In the courtyard, everyone is afraid of the little boy who is so smart!

She heard footsteps, raised her head slightly, looked at Wang Jianguo with sparkling eyes, a gentle smile on her lips.

Wang Jianguo was somewhat confused by her gaze, and subconsciously raised his hand to touch his face, and asked doubtfully:

"Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something on my face?"

He Yushui shook her head gently, then lowered her head, her smile becoming even brighter, and she whispered with a hint of shyness and sweetness:

"No. It's just that since we came here, we have been busy every day, either dealing with various affairs or dealing with everyone."

"It's been a long time since we've had the time to spend together quietly like this. This moment feels particularly peaceful and beautiful."

Wang Jianguo straightened his back slightly, as if trying to support the fatigue and pressure of these days. There was a complicated look in his eyes.

Then he sighed slowly, and that sigh seemed to be telling of the hard work during this period and his thoughts about the future. After a moment, he said calmly:

"Yes, ever since I came here, every day has been like a clockwork, running non-stop, with all kinds of affairs coming one after another, and I am so busy that I am dizzy."

"Look at this place. Compared with the prosperous and bustling Sijiu City with a profound cultural heritage, it is just like a blank piece of paper that has not been painted yet."

"Everything has to start from scratch. Infrastructure, people's livelihood construction...everything needs us to plan and build urgently."

He Yushui stopped what he was doing, raised his head, looked at Wang Jianguo intently, with a hint of curiosity and concern in his eyes, and asked softly:

"Brother Jianguo, what do you think? Do you still want to go back to the old city? Or do you plan to stay here for a long time and devote yourself to the construction of this land?"

A hint of sadness quietly emerged in Wang Jianguo's eyes, as if the softest yet most helpless corner of his heart was touched.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, his thoughts seemed to drift back to the distant Sijiu City, the place with countless memories and concerns, and said slowly:

"My grandma, her kind face always appears in my mind, and my uncle, the time we spent together is also unforgettable."

"The laughter of the brothers seems to still echo in my ears. And you and Yu Li, your families are also in the old city."

"That's where our roots are, and where our inseparable family ties are. How could I not want to go back?"

He paused, the sadness in his eyes gradually replaced by determination, and continued:

"But it would not be wise to go back now. The big man who is doing evil in secret is like a dark cloud hanging over me all the time."

"If I return to Sijiu City now, it would be like a sheep walking into a tiger's mouth. I would not be able to protect myself, and I would also bring harm to those relatives I cherish."

"As for when I can go back, I am not sure. But I know that I have to work hard here."

"Make some tangible achievements and continue to accumulate strength until I have enough power to fight against the evil forces behind it and protect the ones we love."

"Only then can we return to Beijing with our heads held high, to the home we long for day and night."

Wang Jianguo slightly turned his body and slowly cast his gaze towards He Yushui, with a hint of inquiry and concern in his eyes, and asked softly:

"What about you? Why did you suddenly think of asking me this question? What do you think? Do you want to go back to the Forbidden City?"

He Yushui was originally concentrating on the greasy bowl in her hand. When she heard Wang Jianguo's question, she paused slightly.

Then she slowly put down the bowl, raised her head and looked directly into Wang Jianguo's eyes. Her eyes were calm and frank, and she spoke softly:

"My brother has gone to the army, and now I am left alone. I have no other relatives in this world to rely on and care about."

She paused slightly, as if thinking about how to word it.

"So for me, it doesn't matter where I live. It doesn't matter whether I go back to Beijing or not."

Wang Jianguo listened to He Yushui's calm statement, but his heart felt like it was weighed down by a stone, and he felt an irrepressible sadness.

His brows furrowed slightly, his eyes were filled with guilt and self-blame, and his voice became low and hoarse:

"Yushui, I'm really sorry. When I made the decision, I was too hasty and didn't consider your feelings."

"I didn't even ask if you were willing to come with me to this strange place."

He took a small step forward, as if wanting to get closer to He Yushui to give her some comfort, but he felt that his actions were a little clumsy.

"Look, I'm unfamiliar with this place now, and I have to adapt to everything from scratch."

"And you, not only have to take care of your own things every day, but also take the trouble to take care of me. I really feel bad and feel that I have wronged you."

When He Yushui heard Wang Jianguo's apologetic words, her eyes instantly turned red.

The tears that were already welling up in her eyes could no longer be held back, and quickly filled her entire eye sockets like a bursting dam.

Her lips trembled slightly, and her voice was choked with sobs that were difficult to conceal:

"Brother Jianguo, please don't say that. Ever since I came here with you, you have taken care of me like a relative."

"Before this, I was always worried about where to get my next meal. It was you who gave me a stable life and made me no longer worry about those basic needs of survival."

She sobbed slightly, wiped the corners of her eyes with the back of her hand, and continued:

"Think about it, I'm just a single woman. If I stay in the city alone to make a living, even though it's big, there's no place for me to stay."

"I don't have any special skills, and it's even harder to find a job. I might not even be able to eat a full meal."

"I followed you willingly in the beginning. I know it very well."

"But sometimes, I wonder if I am just a burden and a nuisance."

“If I wasn’t by your side, you would be able to fight and venture out without any worries, and do more great things.”

"Instead of being like now, they have to consider my situation before doing anything, fearing that I will be wronged or in danger."

Wang Jianguo felt a pang of pain in his heart when he saw He Yushui, who looked so pitiful and sincere.

He hurriedly wiped the water stains on his hands on his apron, walked quickly to He Yushui, stretched out his rough but warm hands, and gently wiped away the tears that kept falling for her.

His eyes were full of care and comfort, as if silently telling her not to have such thoughts and that everything would be fine.