Siheyuan: Starting with one acre and three fen of land

The wind blew through the treetops, blowing off the dead leaves on the branches.

A chill quietly sneaks into the wind, and winter is approaching.

"Squeak~"

With the sound of brakes, the bus stopped steadily in front of the roadside platform.

"We have arrived at the station! Comrades, please get off the train in an orderly manner. Don't crowd at the last stop!"

The conductor shouted at the top of his voice, asking the passengers to get off the bus.

The people in the car were shouting and getting out of the car in a mess, carrying baskets and backpacks.

"Brother, you squeezed me so hard~"

As soon as He Yushui landed on the ground, he turned around and complained to He Yuzhu.

I made plans to come to Shijingshan a few days ago and sent a letter to Zhao Xincheng and others in advance.

When it’s the weekend break, we get on the bus here and set off.

He Yushui also had weekends off and didn't have to go to school. Knowing that he was coming to Shijingshan, he clamored to come along.

She and the younger sister of the Zhao family grew up in the same courtyard and have kept in touch over the years.

Since I have this opportunity today, I must come here to meet my friends.

He Yuzhu opened his eyes and looked around, and soon found a familiar figure not far away.

The corners of his mouth rose, and his pace couldn't help but quicken.

Hearing He Yushui's complaints, he habitually reached out to pat her on the back of the head.

But Chen Xueru's words flashed through his mind, and he silently withdrew his hand.

"You had to come along! And now you complain to me. Can you come by bike by yourself next time?"

He Yushui noticed him reaching out and reflexively moved to the side, trying to avoid it.

When she heard He Yuzhu's words, the smile that had just appeared on her face because she had avoided being beaten suddenly froze.

"Sister Rainwater!"

The sudden cry saved her from facing her brother's lecture.

She looked in the direction of the voice and saw Zhao Xinrui waving and running towards her, and then she trotted away.

"Xiao Rui~"

Seeing this, He Yuzhu shook his head slightly and walked towards him with a smile.

After a while, the two groups met together.

Zhao Xincheng and his younger sister Zhao Xinrui came to the platform on bicycles to pick people up.

"Brother Zhuzi!"

After happily hugging the rain, Zhao Xinrui greeted He Yuzhu enthusiastically.

She is not much different in age from Yu Shui, in her teens, and is no longer the little girl she used to be.

There are four workers in her family now, and as the youngest one, her food and clothing have improved greatly compared to a few years ago.

He was wearing a clean and tidy set of army green clothes and a pair of white shoes.

The smiling cheeks are white and rosy, revealing the breath of youth.

"Xiao Rui! Long time no see, you've grown so big!

I brought you some delicious food, all your favorites. I put it in the rain bag, go get it from her."

He Yuzhu smiled and nodded in response.

Zhao Xinrui's eyes were filled with surprise when she heard this. The pastries produced by He Yuzhu were so delicious that she could not forget them.

"Thank you, Brother Zhuzi! I won't be shy then~"

After saying that, he immediately pulled He Yushui aside and started talking to her in private.

No matter what the two of them were doing, He Yuzhu turned his gaze to Zhao Xincheng who was standing quietly beside them.

Zhao Xincheng was pushing a cart and had a short beard on his chin, making him look more mature and stable.

"Brother Cheng! Why do you have a beard? It looks a bit weird at first glance."

Zhao Xincheng just smiled and waved his hand: "Isn't it normal for me to have a beard when I'm over 30 years old?

Okay, let’s stop talking nonsense. We are still waiting for you, the chef, to cook!

Lao Lu has something to do so he will come later, let's go back now!"

Hearing him say that, He Yuzhu said nothing more and nodded in agreement: "Okay, let's talk about it at the dinner table!"

"Yushui, Xiaorui, come home!"

He Yuzhu sat on the back seat of Zhao Xincheng's bicycle, while He Yushui and Zhao Xinrui rode one and set off on the road back to the Zhao family's yard.

Before entering the yard, I heard the sound of fighting coming from inside.

Zhao Dezhu has three sons and one daughter. Except for the youngest daughter Zhao Xinrui who is still in school, his three sons are all married and have children.

Although the second and third sons of the Zhao family did not live in Zhao Xincheng's yard after they got married.

But today is the weekend, He Yuzhu came to the house, and the whole family took the opportunity to gather here.

"Dad, Mom~Brother Zhuzi and Sister Yushui are here!"

Zhao Xinrui stopped her bicycle in front and shouted loudly into the yard.

The sound of chaotic footsteps came closer and closer, and then Aunt Qian's face appeared at the door.

Many little kids appeared behind her and looked timidly at He Yuzhu and his sister outside the door.

"Zhu Zi, Yu Shui! Hey, come in quickly~ Why haven't you come to your aunt's place for so long?"

Her eyes were full of smiles, she wiped her hands on her apron, stepped over the threshold and came forward.

"Hello, Aunt Qian. This is a pastry made by my brother. Please accept it."

He Yushui greeted him politely and took out the prepared gift from her bag.

There is still a portion for Xiaorui left in the bag. Knowing what happened in the yard today, I plan to give it to her secretly later.

Aunt Qian didn't take it immediately. She looked at He Yuzhu before accepting the paper package.

“You are still so polite. Bring back some bacon I prepared later.

It may not be as delicious as what you cook, but I can’t refuse a gift from my aunt!"

"Look what you said!"

Zhao Xincheng pushed the cart over and saw them standing at the gate chatting, so he interrupted them with a smile.

"Mom, let's go to the yard and talk!"

"Yes, yes, yes, pillar, rain, come in quickly!"

As Aunt Qian spoke, she enthusiastically pulled He Yuzhu towards the yard.

Turning around and seeing the little grandchildren at home, he said gently, "Call them, Uncle Zhuzi, Aunt Yushui!"

"Uncle Zhuzi~Aunt Yushui~"

After entering the yard, He Yuzhu exchanged greetings with the Zhao family for a while before going to the kitchen to prepare lunch.

Aunt Qian took her three daughters-in-law to wash vegetables and help out at the same time.

The aroma of food filled the yard. It was time for dinner and Lu Qiufu had already arrived.

He Yuzhu's sudden visit this time obviously meant he had something to discuss.

Zhao Xincheng arranged his entire family in the living room and set up another table in the next room.

The door was open and I could still hear the lively noises coming from the living room.

The three of them sat at the table, and the dishes on the table gave off an enticing aroma.

He Yuzhu took the bottle, filled up both of their glasses, and finally filled his own glass.

"Brother, why do I feel that this dish is more delicious than before? Or maybe I haven't tasted it for a long time and I am having an illusion."

Lu Qiufu twitched his nose, turned his head and looked at He Yuzhu and joked.

He Yuzhu raised his glass and laughed: "Brother, it's good as long as it smells good, who cares if it smells better or not!

Let’s have a drink first! Cheers! "

Lu Qiufu and Zhao Xincheng looked at each other, smiled in tacit understanding, and raised their glasses at the same time.

"Dry!"

They are all masters of alcohol testing, and after drinking one glass, they will naturally have three more.

Before the three of them even started eating, they had already finished a bottle of Erguotou.

After all, Lu Qiufu is the oldest among the three, and due to work he has neglected exercise, so his physical condition is not as good as the other two.

He quickly took the chopsticks and put a piece of food into his mouth to suppress the smell of alcohol.

"No, let's drink slowly! I need to eat some food to slow down!"

He Yuzhu put down his wine glass, opened a new bottle of wine, and continued pouring.

"Haha~ Bro, you can't do this! I see you've gained a lot of weight again. You haven't exercised enough!"

Zhao Xincheng sat opposite, his expression unchanged, he picked up his chopsticks and ate the food silently with a smile.

"Ah~ I can't help it. The factory is getting bigger and bigger, and there are more and more things to do."

Lu Qiufu said this, but his brows unconsciously revealed excitement.

It's easy to get addicted to power once you get your hands on it. He is in pain and happy at the same time, and I think happiness takes up more of him.

After eating the food, Lu Qiufu felt better and looked at He Yuzhu.

"Brother, what do you want to do this time?"