Siheyuan: Rebirth of Liu Ergou

In the kitchen, the light was softly sprinkled on the dazzling array of ingredients. Various kinds of dry goods were piled up like mountains, meats were tantalizingly colorful, and fresh vegetables were neatly placed in baskets. He Yuzhu and Xu Damao stood at the door of the kitchen, their eyes full of surprise, as if they were in an unknown wonderland, and they were a little at a loss for a moment.

"This...are these all for us?" He Yuzhu swallowed and asked in disbelief.

Liu Yi smiled lightly, with a sly look in his eyes: "Of course, let's give everyone a good meal today."

He Yuzhu and Xu Damao looked at each other with a hint of excitement in their eyes. They began to get busy in the kitchen, but faced with such a rich variety of ingredients, they were a little overwhelmed and didn't know what to do.

Seeing this, Liu Yi smiled faintly and said, "Don't be nervous. As long as everyone is well fed, it's fine. You guys can do whatever you want."

At this moment, the cunning Jia Dongxu quietly slipped into the kitchen, his eyes scanning the ingredients, thinking about something in his mind. He suddenly turned around and ran out of the kitchen quickly, and soon he came in with the three uncles.

Uncle Yi Zhonghai was old but in good spirits. He looked around and nodded with satisfaction: "Well, not bad. But we have to save as much as possible and eat only half full."

The second uncle Liu Haizhong seemed a little anxious. He asked Liu Yi directly: "Can you always supply like this?"

Liu Yi nodded and said confidently: "Don't worry, I have a way."

Hearing this, Second Uncle Liu Haizhong sighed, as if he had a thousand words to say but didn't know where to start. He was silent for a while, but in the end he didn't speak.

The third uncle, Yan Bugui, was a shrewd man. He looked around and had already made up his mind. He cleared his throat and said, "Everyone has to pay. We can't let Liu Yi carry it alone."

The deaf old lady came over tremblingly. She had poor hearing, but her eyesight was extremely sharp. She listened carefully to what the third uncle said and nodded: "Yes, the third uncle is right. We have to follow his meaning."

The kitchen fell into a brief silence, and everyone was thinking about their own little plans. Liu Yi looked at this scene and couldn't help but feel a little emotional. He knew that everyone in this yard had their own little thoughts, but at this special moment, they were still able to unite and face difficulties together.

At this moment, the deaf old lady suddenly broke the silence: "Children, we have to cook quickly. Don't let the food go to waste."

Hearing this, everyone started to move. The kitchen suddenly became lively, with the sounds of pots and pans colliding, ingredients being stir-fried, and people talking and laughing, forming a warm picture.

Liu Yi watched this scene, and a warm current surged in his heart. He knew that the warmth and unity at this moment were rare. He secretly made up his mind to find a way to make everyone in this courtyard live a good life.

In the kitchen, He Yuzhu and Xu Damao have gradually adapted to this busy rhythm. They began to skillfully handle the ingredients and cook delicious dishes. The three uncles helped them on the side. Although their movements were slow, they were extremely serious.

The deaf old lady sat aside, watching all this quietly, with a loving light in her eyes, as if she was watching her children busying themselves.

As delicious dishes were served on the table, the whole yard was filled with an alluring aroma. Everyone sat around the table with happy smiles on their faces.

Liu Yi looked at this scene, feeling a sense of accomplishment. He knew that it was all worth it. He picked up the chopsticks, took a bite of the dish and put it in his mouth, savoring it carefully. Mm, it smells so good!

Everyone began to taste the food on the table, and everyone praised it highly. They ate and talked about their recent situation and future plans. In this warm atmosphere, they seemed to have forgotten all their worries and sorrows.

However, at this moment, a rapid knock on the door broke the silence. Liu Yi put down his chopsticks, frowned, and stood up to open the door. Standing outside the door was a strange young man, who said anxiously: "Excuse me, is this No. 95 Courtyard in Nanluoguxiang? I'm from the street office. I have something urgent to do and I want to see the manager of your compound."

Liu Yi couldn't help but feel a little uneasy when he heard this. He nodded and motioned for the young man to come in. After the young man came in, he hurriedly said, "Comrade Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong, and Yan Bugui, our street office has received a notice that there will be a large-scale shortage of supplies for a long period of time. We hope you can prepare in advance."

Liu Yi's heart sank when he heard this. He knew what this news meant. He looked at the food on the table and the people sitting around the table, and a strong sense of responsibility surged in his heart. He secretly made up his mind to find a way to get through this difficult time.

After seeing the young man off, Liu Yi returned to the dining table and said solemnly, "Everyone, I just received a notice saying that there will be a large-scale shortage of supplies for a long time from now on. We must prepare in advance."

When everyone heard this, they all stopped eating with chopsticks in their hands, and worried expressions appeared on their faces. They knew what this news meant. In this special period, the shortage of materials would undoubtedly bring them greater difficulties.

However, at this moment, Liu Yi suddenly laughed. He patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, I have a way. We will definitely get through this difficult time."

Seeing Liu Yi's confident look, everyone felt warm in their hearts. They knew that as long as Liu Yi was there, they would not be left hungry or cold. ...

In the dead of night, Liu Yi sat alone on the kang, thinking that if he really took out so many supplies, the consequences would be disastrous if he was reported by someone with ulterior motives. His brows were furrowed, and his eyes revealed a hint of anxiety and worry.

Liu Yi knew the importance of these materials to everyone, but he also understood the risks involved. In this turbulent era, people's hearts are unpredictable, and if he is reported, he will face serious consequences. He couldn't help but think of those who had been persecuted for similar things, and a chill surged in his heart.

He sat there quietly, thinking about what to do. He knew that he had to be careful not to let anyone find out about the supplies. He decided to hide the supplies in a more hidden place and only take them out when they were most needed. At the same time, he also decided to be more careful in dealing with other people to avoid unnecessary suspicion.

Liu Yi took a deep breath and calmed himself down. He knew that he had to face this challenge bravely. For everyone's survival and future, he was willing to take this risk. He stood up, walked to the window, looked at the night outside, and made up his mind.