Siheyuan: Rebirth of Liu Ergou

Courtyard No. 95, Nanluoguxiang. There are dozens of families living here. They see each other every day and have a very harmonious relationship. However, recently, due to food shortages, the relationship between neighbors has become delicate.

That day, Liu Yi came back from outside, carrying several heavy boxes in his hands. As soon as he entered the courtyard, he heard the noisy voices of the neighbors. He stopped and frowned. He saw several women gathered together, complaining that there was not enough food at home and the food was too hard to swallow. Liu Yi felt very upset. He knew that everyone had a hard time during this period, but he didn't expect it to get to this point.

He didn't say much, and walked straight to his storage room. He took out dozens of canned pork belly and some pork from the storage room and neatly stacked them in the storage room. He had asked someone to bring these back from other places, and he had originally planned to share them with everyone during the New Year holidays, but now it seemed like it was time to use them in advance.

After everyone had left, Liu Yi called He Yuzhu and Xu Damao. He Yuzhu was the chef in the courtyard, and his cooking skills were very good; Xu Damao was a strong laborer in the courtyard, and he was very strong. Liu Yi asked them to move the meat in the storage room to the kitchen, and prepare to improve the food for everyone.

"Yuzhu, use this meat to make something delicious for the guys." Liu Yi said as he handed He Yuzhu a key. "This is the key to the storage room. Take it. If you need anything in the future, just go and get it."

He Yuzhu took the key and nodded, "Don't worry, Brother Liu, I will definitely make a sumptuous meal for everyone."

Xu Damao also patted his chest and assured: "Brother Liu, don't worry. I'm here, and I guarantee that you won't go hungry."

After that, the two began to get busy. They opened the can of pork belly and cut it into small pieces; cut the pork into shredded meat and sliced ​​meat; and prepared various seasonings and side dishes. The kitchen suddenly became lively, with the sound of pots and pans colliding, the sound of cutting vegetables, and the smell of stewing meat intertwined, forming a warm picture.

Liu Yi looked at the two busy people and felt a little relieved. He knew that everyone had a hard time during this period, and he was very pleased to be able to do something for everyone at this time.

However, when he walked into the yard, he saw that his neighbors were still arguing about the food. Some said that his food was too salty; some said that his rice was too watery; and some said that his food had no oil at all... Liu Yi couldn't help feeling angry when he heard these complaints.

"Everyone, be quiet!" Liu Yi shouted. His voice was loud and powerful, and immediately attracted everyone's attention.

He glanced at everyone and continued, "I know that this period of time has not been easy for everyone. However, we are now working together to overcome difficulties, rather than blaming and complaining about each other. I have asked Yu Zhu and Xu Damao to prepare meals for everyone. I hope everyone can cherish this hard-earned food."

After saying that, he sighed and turned to walk into the kitchen. In the kitchen, He Yuzhu and Xu Damao were almost done. They were preparing noodles and side dishes, ready to make a hot breakfast for everyone.

Soon, breakfast was ready. Liu Yi walked to the yard with bowls of steaming noodles and invited everyone to come and eat. Although the neighbors were still complaining, they were too embarrassed to say anything when they saw Liu Yi preparing meals for everyone so attentively.

Everyone sat together, eating hot noodles and chatting about family matters. Although the food was simple, it was particularly precious during this special period. Liu Yi felt very satisfied watching everyone eating with gusto.

After breakfast, Liu Yi asked He Yuzhu and Xu Damao to prepare lunch and dinner. He told them to make the food as rich as possible so that everyone could eat well. He Yuzhu and Xu Damao also cooked very attentively, knowing that this was Liu Yi's intention and their responsibility as a member of the courtyard.

However, although Liu Yi had tried his best to improve everyone's meals, some people were still dissatisfied. They still complained that the food was not tasty and not enough. This made Liu Yi very angry and helpless.

"What a piece of shit!" He Yuzhu couldn't help cursing in his heart. He looked at those unsatisfied people and felt that they were simply making trouble for no reason. In this special period, it was already very good to have food to eat. What else did they want?

Xu Damao also saw He Yuzhu's anger and helplessness. He patted Liu Yi on the shoulder and said, "Zhuzi, don't bother with them. They may have been hungry for too long and are in a bad mood. We just need to do our best."

He Yuzhu nodded slowly, as if he had made up his mind. He took a deep breath, trying to let the cool air penetrate his chest and calm his surging emotions. At this moment, he knew very well that in the face of the complex situation, he must not act on impulse, but must remain calm and deal with and solve the problem rationally.

It was noon soon, and the kitchen was filled with tempting aromas. The table was filled with a rich variety of dishes, all of which were mouth-watering. The bright red, shiny braised pork exuded a rich meaty aroma; the tender and well-seasoned ribs were stewed to a mellow taste; and the green stir-fried vegetables were refreshing and delicious, adding a touch of freshness and vitality to the whole table. This lunch was a rare feast for the people who lived a simple life on weekdays.

After nightfall, dinner was equally exciting. In addition to the memorable dishes at noon, some new dishes were added. Everyone sat around the table, laughing and talking, enjoying the delicious food.

The neighbors in the courtyard are full of gratitude to Liu Yi and He Yuzhu.