Siheyuan: A Family of Loyal and Brave People

On the evening of the first day of the Lunar New Year, the New Year holiday was still going on, and the courtyard was just as brightly lit and lively as yesterday.

It was a rare night without wind and the temperature was suitable, so He Daqing decided to hold the engagement party outdoors.

Two round tables were set up, and more than twenty stools were placed around the tables. After the tableware was prepared, He Daqing and his son quickly served the dishes and invited representatives from each family in the courtyard to take their seats.

After all the guests were seated, He Daqing stood up, raised his glass, and said to everyone: "Today is my son He Yuzhu's engagement party. Thank you all for coming to support us. I'll drink first as a token of my respect."

After saying that, He Daqing drank it all, turned to look at He Yuzhu and smiled with relief. He Yuzhu finally put down a big stone in his heart when he found his wife.

"Today is my engagement party, and this is my wife, Qin Huairu. My husband and I would like to offer a toast to everyone."

After He Daqing finished speaking, He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu stood up and greeted the neighbors.

All the neighbors nodded in response, and from time to time they offered congratulations like "Have a baby soon!"

The neighbors were all very respectful, but Jia Dongxu had a gloomy look on his face when he looked at Qin Huairu. He felt a sharp pain in his heart, as if He Yuzhu had taken away something that belonged to him.

"He Yuzhu, you two haven't even gotten married and obtained a marriage certificate yet, how can you call her your wife?" Jia Dongxu was so angry that he couldn't help but question her.

Before He Yuzhu could react, Cheng Hao said coldly, "Jia Dongxu, you are a wicked scum. Not only did you smash someone's window in the middle of the night, but you also want to break up someone else's marriage today?"

Cheng Hao was happy that He Yuzhu could win Qin Huairu.

Jia Dongxu is such a bastard. He will never be able to find a good wife in the future. It’s his fault for offending Cheng Hao.

The neighbors all looked at Jia Dongxu with contempt on their faces.

Jia Dongxu really didn't know his own weight, and couldn't tell the difference between the big and small kings. He didn't even look at who was protecting He Yuzhu. Isn't it asking for a beating to come out and provoke at this time?

"Jia Dongxu, today is my big day, I won't argue with you.

If you keep talking nonsense, don't blame me for beating you up!" He Yuzhu was not a pushover. Jia Dongxu wanted to ruin his plans, so don't blame him for being rude.

The helpless Jia Dongxu lowered his head, pursed his lips, and said weakly: "I just kindly reminded you to avoid misunderstandings."

"Shut up. If you don't want to eat, get out of here and don't disturb our fun." He Yuzhu immediately retorted.

What misunderstanding?

When He Yuzhu was in Qinjia Village, he had already obtained the approval of Qin Yong and his wife, and even paid the betrothal gift. Qin Huairu also tacitly became He Yuzhu's daughter-in-law. From now on, Qin Huairu will continue to live in the courtyard as his fiancée until the day of marriage.

All the neighbors and both parties had no objection, so why was Jia Dongxu yelling?

Jia Dongxu was so humiliated that he wanted to overturn the table, but unfortunately he didn't have the courage.

Looking at the dishes on the table again and thinking about the bland soup last night, he really couldn't bear to eat it. He could only lower his head, swallow his anger, and eat in silence.

After the little episode ended, the engagement party continued. It lasted until late at night. After eating and drinking to their heart's content, the neighbors, who all looked a little tipsy, dispersed.

After clearing the table and dishes, He Daqing began to arrange Qin Huairu's accommodation.

Fortunately, the He family has two rooms in total, and Qin Huairu can live in one with He Yushui temporarily.

……

At night, in the He family's main house, He Yuzhu, who had just finished his engagement party, was so excited that he couldn't sleep. He was full of vigor and vitality, and his fiancée lived in the next house, so how could he calm down?

"Dad, Huairu's parents have handed her over to me. She may have to live in the yard for a while. Should we find a way to get another house? It's not a good thing for her to always be squeezed with the rain, don't you think?"

Qin Huairu lives in the rainwater house, so He Yuzhu can't do anything. It would be great if they could be separated.

The only difference between the two now is a status, which certainly cannot stop He Yuzhu's desire.

"You little brat, why are you so anxious to hug your wife?"

He Daqing shook his head and laughed, and then his expression suddenly became serious.

"Zhu Zi, when you grow up and find a good wife, Dad will be relieved."

"Dad, what's wrong with you?" He Yuzhu heard that his father was abnormal and quickly turned his head to ask.

He Daqing remained silent for a long time, and finally decided to speak frankly and reveal his true feelings to his son.

“Since your mother passed away, it’s been hard for me to raise you two on my own.

Now that you have made progress, I don't have to worry about you anymore.

I met a suitable person some time ago, and I plan to go to Baocheng with her after the New Year. "

After hearing his father's shocking words, He Yuzhu was not excited, nor did he shout, but just lowered his head and remained silent.

He Daqing looked at his son's abnormal appearance and couldn't help but worry: "Zhu Zi, are you blaming Dad for being cruel?

Don’t worry, Dad will leave half of his savings, and will send money back to you every month after he goes to Baocheng.”

He Yuzhu shook his head, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice: "No, I just think that you have been too hard these years."

He Daqing was stunned by his son's abnormal words, and he was unable to react for a while.

"It was only after I met Qin Huairu today that I understood your difficulties.

You've been holding it in for so many years, it's only right that you find a woman.

But can't you bring her to live in the yard with you?

If the house is not enough, we can buy another one. I have salary and subsidies. In the army, my food and accommodation are taken care of. I don't have much expenses. I can buy a house after saving for one or two years. Don't worry about the house.

And the rain will be sad when you leave."

He Yuzhu appears to be a detached person, but he has actually become much more mature after his experience in the army. When faced with major events, he can analyze things calmly and is no longer as reckless and reckless as before.

"Hi~" He Daqing was a little shaken, but after thinking for a moment, he shook his head.

“No, the other party has three children left in Baocheng, so I have to go back.

Besides, with a stepmother, Yu Shui will have to suffer."

Now that his son was independent and his daughter was taken care of by her sister-in-law, He Daqing's worries were all resolved and he was determined to leave.

"How about waiting a few more years?

The rain is still small, can we wait until she grows up before leaving?"

He Yuzhu tried to keep his father, but it was all in vain.

“No, there’s no time to wait.

Even if Qin Huairu wasn't here, I would go to Baocheng with her in a month or two."

He Yuzhu is a stubborn person, and so is He Daqing. Once they make up their minds about something, they will not change it.

“Remember to come back and see Yu Shui more often when you have time. She is your dear daughter.

After all, your partner's three sons are not your biological children, so they may not be reliable.

If you can’t stay in Baocheng anymore, come back and I will take care of you in your old age.”

It was going to rain and my mother was going to get married, and there was no way to stop it. He Yuzhu could only try his best to remind his father a few words.

"I see.

You know what your father is capable of, so don't worry."

Seeing his son's mature appearance, He Daqing felt more at ease.

The father and son didn't say anything more and turned around to go to sleep.