Siheyuan: A Family of Loyal and Brave People

"Hey~"

He Daqing still shook his head and did not comment.

"Dad, I have no grudge against them, and I don't know them.

If it weren't for the instigation of those two guys from the Bai family, they would never have come to trouble me.

You have to make the decision for me on this matter."

He Yuzhu had long been annoyed with the two boys from the Bai family, so he naturally would not let go of this opportunity.

"What does this have to do with Bai Yong and Bai Zhi?"

He Daqing was already unhappy about the incident at his doorstep, and now that his stepson was involved, he became even more annoyed.

"Dad, isn't this obvious?

Just now those brats said that I was planning to take over the Bai family’s property.

If it wasn't Bai Yong and Bai Zhi who did it, then who did it?"

Even if those naughty kids didn't say anything, He Yuzhu could guess that it was Bai Yong and the others who did it.

After all, only they two could do such a wicked thing.

“You think too much. Although Bai Yong and Bai Zhi are naughty, they would not do such a thing.

Maybe they accidentally said something angry when they were playing with the neighbor's children, which led to the misunderstanding."

He Daqing advised earnestly: "No matter what, they are both your brothers. As the eldest brother, you should be more considerate and don't get angry with them."

With He Daqing's intelligence, it's not that he can't see the truth of the matter, he just doesn't want to believe it.

Once the two brothers of the Bai family are called over for a confrontation, both sides will definitely stick to their own opinions and start arguing again.

He Daqing was caught in the middle. No matter which side he helped, he would inevitably offend the other side, and in the end he would end up in trouble.

It would be better to smooth things over and nip the seeds of conflict in the bud, so that he can live in peace.

But He Daqing was able to live in peace, while He Yuzhu could not avoid suffering injustice.

There's no way, who made He Yuzhu older and more sensible than the two brothers of the Bai family?

In a family, when parents do not treat their children equally, whoever is more sensible and considers the overall situation better will suffer.

"Dad, they are your sons, so am I not your son?

But I am your own son.

When I was a kid, you would give me a beating whenever I did something wrong. I don't know how many times I got hit on the butt.

Why don't they have to take responsibility or be punished when they do something wrong?

This is so unfair!"

He Yuzhu was deeply hurt by his father's partiality.

No matter how the two brothers of the Bai family behaved, they could not cause any substantial harm to He Yuzhu.

What really hurt He Yuzhu was his father's favoritism and neglect.

He Yuzhu came all the way from the old city, bringing gifts with him, full of sincerity.

He Daqing's reception seemed perfunctory.

Apart from being somewhat concerned about He Feng, he didn't even say a serious greeting to He Yuzhu and his wife. It was really heartbreaking.

"Tsk~"

He Daqing frowned and sternly rebuked: "That was many years ago. You came all the way from the city just to settle old scores with me? The past is the past, and the present is the present.

Your mother passed away early, and I was afraid that you would go astray, so I was very strict with you.

How can he be the same as Bai Yong and Bai Zhi? "

He Daqing still had some words to say.

He Daqing was so indulgent towards the two brothers of the Bai family because, firstly, he could not be ruthless because of the persuasion of Widow Bai.

The second is that He Daqing came to Baocheng and lived in the Bai family, which strictly speaking meant that he was living under someone else's roof.

People have to bow their heads under the roof.

He Daqing was only concerned with living a comfortable life and had no time to care about the two brothers of the Bai family.

He Yuzhu was still indignant after hearing this, and gnashed his teeth and said, "Why is it different? We are all born and raised by our parents, so why don't they get punished for everything? I don't accept it!"

"Hey, brat, you're fighting with your dad, aren't you?

I haven't seen you for a few years. You've grown up and become more powerful. Do you dare to confront me?"

He Daqing felt that his authority as a father was offended, and he walked up to He Yuzhu with a menacing look and raised his hand to threaten him.

He Yuzhu used to be a stubborn person, and even though he had been in the army for several years, his character remained the same.

If He Daqing consoles him with kind words, he may give in, but a strong warning may cause him to rebel.

"I'm not being cocky, I'm just trying to make sense with you.

If you do something wrong, you must admit it, take responsibility, and correct it.

If you refuse to repent, there is no hope for you.”

It is not known whether He Yuzhu's words were directed at the two brothers of the Bai family or at admonishing his father.

He Yuzhu hopes that his father will change his mind and return to Sijiu City with them.

Don't stay in Baocheng and help the Bai family and support other people's wives and children.

It is not a glorious thing to be a gangster.

Besides, even the regent of the Qing Dynasty couldn’t handle the widow, so how could a mere cook like He Daqing possibly handle it?

If this continues, He Daqing will suffer a great loss sooner or later.

Hearing the hidden meaning in He Yuzhu's words, He Daqing became furious and slapped him in the face.

"What did you say, little bastard?

Whoever refuses to repent is beyond salvation? !

What? Going back to Sijiucheng with you means I know my mistakes and correct them, but staying in Baocheng means I refuse to repent and am hopeless? !

I am your father, and your father is still alive, so you can't be so unruly!

Whether I go back to Sijiucheng or stay in Baocheng is my own business, you don't need to worry about it!"

He Yuzhu did not dodge or evade, but stood where he was and took the slap from his father.

Unexpectedly, after a few slaps, He Yuzhu showed neither resentment nor submission. He just stared at his father with a calm, frighteningly calm look.

After a few slaps, He Daqing, who felt a little relieved, met his son's gaze. His heart suddenly tightened, his raised hand froze in mid-air, and his legs began to tremble.

This was the first time He Daqing had seen his son look like this since he was a child.

This is not the look one gives to a father, but the look one gives to a stranger.

The father and son looked at each other for a while, and it was He Yuzhu who spoke first to break the silence.

"Dad, I'm asking you one last time.

Are you going to follow us back to Sijiu City or not?"

It only took a moment for the heart to die. A few slaps from He Daqing almost shattered the relationship between father and son, but He Yuzhu still wanted to give him one last chance.

As long as He Daqing agrees to return to Sijiu City, He Yuzhu can let go of the unpleasantness that happened in the past.

On the contrary, He Yuzhu will never disturb He Daqing's life again.

He Daqing did not answer immediately. He turned his head away to avoid his son's pressing gaze, pursed his lips and thought silently.

At this moment, the White Widow walked out of the courtyard, grabbed He Daqing's arm, and asked with concern: "Brother Daqing, what's wrong? You two should talk it out, don't fight."

After Widow Bai interfered, He Daqing, who was originally tempted, immediately gave up the idea.

What's good about going back to the old city? There are no women, and the quilt is cold when I sleep at night.

Besides, the He family has only two rooms, one for He Yuzhu and his wife, and one for He Yushui.

Does He Daqing have to share a room with his daughter when he returns?

It’s better to stay in Baocheng.

"Zhu Zi, Dad was just impulsive just now, don't take it to heart.

I know you are worried about me.

But you really don't have to worry about me. I eat well, sleep well, and live a comfortable life in Baocheng.

Although Bai Yong and Bai Zhi are mischievous, everything will be fine when they grow up and become sensible. "