Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

Lin Ze thought for a while and said, "Brother Zhuzi, I just rely on my own efforts and try more new things."

Sha Zhu nodded thoughtfully, "Well, that makes sense. So what do you think I'm suitable for?"

Lin Ze looked at Sha Zhu and said, "Brother Zhu is such a good cook, he can open a restaurant in the future."

Sha Zhu's eyes lit up, "Opening a restaurant? That's a good idea!"

The two of them drank and chatted, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

"But opening a restaurant requires a lot of capital and a good location," said Lin Ze.

Sha Zhu scratched his head and said, "I haven't thought about this."

"It's okay, you can plan slowly." Lin Ze encouraged Sha Zhu, "As long as you have a goal, you will have the motivation to move forward."

Sha Zhu nodded, "Yeah, you're right! I'll think about it first. Thank you, brother. After talking to you, I feel more at ease."

"You're welcome, Brother Zhuzi. If you have any ideas in the future, we can communicate at any time." Lin Ze raised his glass and clinked it with Sha Zhu.

They both drank it in one gulp, their faces filled with longing for the future.

When Lin Zhengguo returned to the courtyard after get off work, he smelled alcohol before he even entered the house.

"Lin Ze, have you been drinking at home?"

Lin Ze stood up quickly, "Dad, I...Brother Zhuzi and I drank a little." Lin Zhengguo frowned, "How did you learn to drink, kid? Who did you learn this bad habit from?"

Sha Zhu said a little embarrassedly: "Uncle, I was the one who forced Lin Ze to drink, don't blame him."

Lin Zhengguo glanced at Sha Zhu and said, "Zhu Zi, you guys can drink, but don't drink too much. Drinking is harmful to your health. You are still young, so you should take care of your health."

"I understand, uncle." Sha Zhu nodded repeatedly.

"Dad, don't worry, we drink in moderation." Lin Ze said, "Besides, Brother Zhuzi was in a good mood today, so he only drank a few glasses."

Lin Zhengguo sighed, "You young people are prone to impulsiveness. But I am also very pleased to see that you are so motivated."

He patted Lin Ze on the shoulder and said, "Son, if you have any ideas, just go for it boldly. Dad supports you." "Thank you, Dad!" Lin Ze said happily.

Sha Zhu looked on with some envy. After all, his father, He Daqing, had left the courtyard early, abandoning him and He Yushui.

After talking about this, Sha Zhu felt embarrassed to stay any longer, so he said goodbye to Lin Ze and Lin Zhengguo and went back home.

Sha Zhu went to find Lin Ze, originally intending to match him up with He Yushui, but thinking that Lin Ze was only fifteen, it would not be appropriate for him, as his brother, to rush into the match. So he changed the subject and got a suggestion to open a restaurant.

Sha Zhu had no money and no power, and he didn't know how many years it would take him to open a store. His mentality changed very smoothly from being excited to being depressed after returning home.

Sha Zhu was a little envious of Lin Ze. The difference between having a father and not having a father was sometimes really huge.

Lin Zhengguo and Lin Ze chatted for a while about everything under the sun, and then Li Xiuzhen came back.

For dinner, I had some simple steamed buns made from Sanhe flour and a pot of pheasant stewed with mushrooms.

When Lin Ze came back, he brought a lot of pheasants.

The family of three sat happily around the dining table. Lin Zhengguo picked up a piece of chicken and put it in Lin Ze's bowl, "Eat more, this is made specially for you by your mother."

Lin Ze smiled and nodded, "Thank you, Mom."

Li Xiuzhen looked at her sensible son, her heart filled with joy, "Son, tell me what your plans are for the future?"

While eating, Lin Ze thought, "I want to go hunting in my grandfather's mountain first, sell some prey to make money, so that my parents can live a better life. If there is a chance in the future, I can also use the money I save to open a restaurant."

Lin Zhengguo and Li Xiuzhen smiled at each other and said, "Good, son, you have a promising future. We believe that you can realize your dream."

After dinner, Lin Ze helped his mother clean up the dishes. Li Xiuzhen wiped the tears from her eyes and said, "Son, you have grown up and become sensible. If you have any worries in the future, don't keep them in your heart and tell your parents."

Lin Ze nodded, "Mom, I know. You should also take care of yourselves and don't get too tired."

At night, Lin Ze lay in bed, thinking about the conversation with his parents today, his heart filled with warmth.

He knows that no matter how many difficulties lie ahead, he has the support and encouragement of his family.

Lin Ze had never watched the TV series about Siheyuan, nor read the novel. He didn’t know the personalities of the people here, nor did he know their endings.

Lin Ze just wants to live a good life with his family.

After having this idea, Lin Ze no longer hesitated and stopped accompanying the third uncle to go fishing.

He went to Dongsi People's Market alone and bought a bicycle with his bicycle ticket and the money he had saved during this period.

Public buses have long been available in the city, but Lin Ze prefers to travel alone.

He got on his bike and wandered around the city. He wanted to find a new fishing base, but unfortunately, apart from Shichahai, the only lake in the park was big enough for him.

Lin Ze did not hesitate and rode his bike to a park far away from Nanluoguxiang, where he put the bike into a space in a secluded place.

Another day of crazy fishing began for Lin Ze. He fished around the lake and stuffed all the fish he caught into a sack.

Gradually, Lin Ze was surrounded by old men and women who were walking in the park.

"Young man, do you want to sell this fish?"

A white-haired old man pointed at Lin Ze's sack tremblingly.

Lin Ze smiled and said, "Uncle, if you want to buy a lot, I'll give you the biggest one." As he said that, Lin Ze picked out the biggest fish from the sack and handed it to the uncle.

When the people around saw that there were still free fish, they all opened their mouths to buy them. Soon, all the fish in the sack were sold out.

Lin Ze counted the various bills in his hand, feeling very happy. "This is much more than what my old man earns at work." Lin Ze collected the money and prepared to catch some more to sell.

At this time, a middle-aged man came over and asked, "Little brother, where did you catch this fish? Why is it so big?"

Lin Ze pointed to the lakeside and said, "It's right here."

The man looked at the lake, then at Lin Ze, "Your fishing skills are really good. I am also a fishing enthusiast, but I have never caught so many big fish."

Lin Ze smiled and said, "It's just luck."

The man handed Lin Ze a hard card and said, "This is my business card. My name is Wang Deli and I'm a businessman. I want to cooperate with you. Sell me the fish you catch every day. You can name the price."

Lin Ze was a little surprised, "Really?"

Wang Deli nodded, "Of course it's true. I own several state-owned restaurants and they need fresh fish. Your fish is of such good quality, I'm sure our customers will like it."

Lin Ze thought about it and felt that this was a good opportunity.

So he and Wang Deli reached a cooperation intention. From then on, Lin Ze would go to the park to fish every day and then sell it to Wang Deli.

There were a lot of various bills accumulated in the space, and even the big black ten soon accumulated to two thousand.