Siheyuan: Rebirth of Liu Ergou

After the New Year's Eve dinner, the atmosphere at home was still warm and lively. Qin Huairu took the initiative to stand up and took the dishes with a smile. Her movements were gentle and skillful, as if she was performing a silent ritual, extending the warmth of home to every detail. In the kitchen, the sound of running water and the sound of dishes hitting each other intertwined into a warm melody.

Xu Huizhen was busy pouring tea for everyone. Her eyes showed the radiance of motherhood. Every time she handed over a cup of tea, it was as if she was conveying care and comfort. The aroma of tea, intertwined with the laughter in the room, made this night even warmer.

He Yushui and Yan Jiedi were busy cleaning the dining room. They cooperated tacitly and with a wave of the broom, they took away the leftovers on the table, as if they also took away the fatigue and bad luck of the year.

Chen Xueru sat by the side, holding the two children in her arms, feeding them tenderly. Her eyes were full of love, as if the two children were everything in her life. Occasionally, her eyes swept over the conversation between Lou Bancheng and Liu Ying, and a trace of worry surged in her heart.

Lou Bancheng and Liu Ying spoke in low and serious voices, discussing the current tense situation, where many people were locked up in cowsheds and criticized for historical reasons. Lou Bancheng frowned and said, "Capitalists like me should leave!" Lou Bancheng decided to take the children to Hong Kong to find a more peaceful sky. However, Chen Xueru's two children were just born, and Lou Xiao'e's belly was so big, which put them in a dilemma.

At this moment, Liu Yi suddenly spoke, his voice firm and decisive: "Let Chen Xueru and Lou Xiao'e follow Lou Bancheng to Hong Kong." This sentence was like a reassurance, and the worries in everyone's hearts were instantly dispelled.

Time passed quietly, and the children played until after eleven o'clock in the evening, feeling hungry and sleepy. Seeing this, He Yuzhu took the initiative to cook dumplings himself. He walked into the kitchen, skillfully lit the fire, put the pot in the pot, and stirred it. After a while, a large pot of fragrant dumplings was served on the table.

When the children smelled the fragrance of the dumplings, they immediately gathered around, their faces filled with happy smiles. Everyone sat together, tasting the delicious dumplings, feeling this rare warmth and happiness. In this night full of love and care, all the worries and fatigue seemed to be melted by this warmth, leaving only the deep touch and warmth in the heart.

During the long night, everyone gathered in the house. Uncle Yan Bugui suggested playing mahjong, and everyone responded. Uncle Yan Bugui, Auntie Lou Bancheng and Lou Tan sat around a table and started the game with great interest. Their faces were filled with smiles, and they chatted while playing cards, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

The young people chose to drink tea and wine. They sat together, tasting fine wine and fragrant tea, and talking about the little things in life. Their laughter and conversation echoed in the house, making this night full of vitality and energy.

As time went by, the card game and the chat continued. Everyone was immersed in the joyful atmosphere and forgot the passage of time. This long night was no longer long because of everyone's company and laughter.

Time slipped quietly to four o'clock in the morning. The night was as dark as ink, and everything was silent. Only the house was still brightly lit and full of people. At this time, the stomach of the third uncle Yan Bugui began to growl at an inopportune time. The sound was particularly loud in the quiet night, causing everyone to laugh.

Liu Ying was very attentive and noticed this subtle change. She didn't want Yan Jie Di to think that she was not a good host, and she didn't want any misunderstandings between Liu Yi and the elders. So she stood up quickly, looked at Liu Yi gently, and said softly, "Xiao Yi, go get some mutton skewers or something to fill the stomachs of the elders."

Liu Yi was about to stand up, but was held down by He Yuzhu. He Yuzhu volunteered, "Let me do it. Your so-called cooking skills are just average." His words were somewhat teasing, but also revealed confidence. Hearing this, Liu Yi smiled and praised He Yuzhu, saying, "Brother Zhuzi is really good. I'll wait and enjoy the good life."

He Yuzhu stood up and walked towards the kitchen. His movements were skillful and powerful, as if every movement contained his love and respect for food. Soon, the kitchen was filled with fragrance, the smell of beef noodles, dumplings and various barbecues, which intertwined to form a mouth-watering aroma.

When He Yuzhu brought the dishes of food to the table, everyone's eyes lit up. The beef noodles were attractive in color and rich in soup; the dumplings were plump in shape, with thin skin and large fillings; the barbecue was even more delicious, with every bite leaving a lasting aftertaste.

The elders gathered around the table and ate with relish. They ate and talked, their laughter and conversations intertwined, forming a warm and harmonious picture. Yan Bugui's stomach was also satisfied. He praised He Yuzhu's cooking skills while eating: "Zhuzi, your cooking skills are getting better and better. It's a blessing for Liu Lan to marry you."

He Yuzhu just smiled when he heard this, but a warm feeling surged in his heart. He knew that this was not only a compliment on his craftsmanship, but also a recognition and love for him as a person. On this night full of love and care, he felt the warmth and happiness of home. And all of this turned into the food in his hands and passed it on to everyone.