Siheyuan: Cooking journey

Tears quietly soaked his clothes.

He Yuzhu raised his head slightly, his hands trembling.

a long time.

The night returned to tranquility.

There is no answer.

Ran Qiuye cried and was in grief, her tears blurring her vision.

"He Yuzhu, are you considered a man? Do you have any sense of responsibility? I have given you my whole life, but I can't get your forgiveness or your company in return?"

He Yuzhu's hands trembled as he wiped away her tears.

A fresh scent wafts in the air.

The air is filled with fragrance.

The night is no longer peaceful.

......

The next morning.

He Yuzhu stared blankly ahead, feeling like a salted fish unable to struggle.

I get a headache thinking about how to face Lou Xiao'e in the future.

I feel distressed when I think about what Ran Qiuye should do in the future.

Although it is legally permitted, it is morally unacceptable.

How could he abandon someone so mercilessly?

If you can do it, why bother finding reasons to refuse?

【Fitness (max level): Deep affection...】

The longer you spend together, the deeper your feelings become.

Looking at the system, He Yuzhu sighed, feeling helpless.

This crappy special effect affects both parties.

Even if there is no affection, it will become deep and hard to let go over time.

What’s more, it’s an unforgettable ex-lover like Ran Qiuye.

"What are you thinking?"

Ran Qiuye rubbed sweetly in his arms and hugged him tightly.

"We agreed that before she comes back, you have to be devoted to me and stop pretending to be indifferent or ignoring me. When she comes back, you don't have to chase her away. I will disappear on my own."

He Yuzhu didn't say anything, but just gently stroked her hair.

"My hair is pretty much the same as in your drawing, right? You didn't expect my hair to be this long."

Ran Qiuye asked shyly, seemingly not caring at all about the impending separation.

He Yuzhu still didn't say anything, but he couldn't help but hug her tighter.

Ran Qiuye felt warm in her heart and asked softly, "Where is my sketch? Where did you put it? Give it back to me."

"threw."

He Yuzhu's tone was firm.

"Big liar, I don't believe it."

Ran Qiuye rolled her eyes at him coquettishly, feeling sweet in her heart. Everything started anew, and it was time to draw a new sketch.

He Yuzhu didn't respond, but hugged her and said gently:

"You should have a good rest today and don't go to school. I will find someone to issue you a transfer order. From now on, you will work in the cafeteria of the steel mill."

"Ah."

Ran Qiuye's cheeks were hot, she buried herself in his arms, and asked curiously:

"I'm a teacher. Can I be transferred to the steel mill?"

"As long as it's a stable job, everyone belongs to the same system and can be transferred."

He Yuzhu explained kindly: "However, just like before, your salary will still be cut in half. Your specific job in the cafeteria is to sort out the account books and spend your days leisurely. No one will care about you."

Although he is the director, he is only doing his job. The sword has its own mission and he cannot care about anything else.

Originally, Director Yang helped me contact the school, and I planned to go and take a look to help Ran Qiuye and find an easy job.

Nowadays, it would be best if you could transfer to my side.

As for teaching and educating people, that is impossible, and the same goes for being married.

He Yuzhu rode his bicycle slowly to the office.

I was thinking that it would take another ten years before I could see Lou Xiao'e again.

I couldn't help but sigh.

It's not that I haven't considered going out to look for it.

But the world is so big, and Mother Lou was like a frightened little rabbit, who knows where she ran off to.

Hong Kong Island?

The place is unobstructed and you can get there in the blink of an eye.

But before signing the contract, I lived in fear every day, fearing that I would be beaten up.

This is not a place for smart people.

The situation has changed, and I’m not sure whether the panicked Lou family will hide there.

In this situation, I can't leave in a proper manner.

If you sneak away, don't even think about coming back, you'll implicate others.

We can find a way to take my sister away, but Director Yang will not leave and will definitely not escape the fate of being affected.

The key is,

He left without even saying goodbye. I can understand that he did it for safety reasons.

I thought we were safe and at least they would send us a letter to tell us where we were going. But after waiting for two years, I received nothing.

I can understand this. It's all for safety and I don't want to get involved more.

Otherwise, if this letter is discovered, it won’t be as simple as suspension.

But no matter how I understand it, I always feel angry.

He was angry at the Lou family and Lou Xiao'e even more, so he just left without saying anything.

No matter how angry I am, there is nothing I can do, after all, she is my own wife.

Thinking about not seeing each other for more than ten years, I just feel sorry for her.

Thinking about Ran Qiuye again, I would be in trouble again when they meet.

Arriving at the steel rolling mill,

He Yuzhu went to see Director Yang and talked about Ran Qiuye's job transfer.

As the deputy director, he can handle this small matter.

But with Director Yang backing him up, he doesn't have to do anything himself.

"Xiao He, do you think you don't have enough to do? It was only a short time ago that the Lou family incident happened."

Director Yang looked strange and a little helpless.

"I was wondering why you mentioned school a few days ago. It turns out you were waiting here!"

"Your marriage is a happy event, and I support it. But if you don't marry someone powerful, you can marry someone from an ordinary family. What do you want? It won't benefit your future at all."

"She's good-looking."

He Yuzhu's answer was simple and direct.

"Okay, okay, you're awesome."

Director Yang was so angry that he slapped his forehead and warned:

"This matter is over with Ran Qiuye, so stay out of other matters."

"Don't worry, I know what's going on."

He Yuzhu nodded. The Lou family’s affairs were there, and he had originally planned to stay out of it.

After chatting for a few more words,

He Yuzhu went to the cafeteria office, drank tea, read newspapers, and enjoyed this leisurely time.

dinner time,

He Yuzhu is the chef.

I didn’t let Yu Li come to help again.

But I still let her buy the groceries every day.

Apart from the unforgettable dumplings on New Year’s Eve and that pot of porridge.

We have known each other for so long.

This was the first time that Ran Qiuye ate dishes cooked by He Yuzhu himself.

I don't know if it's because of the magic of love.

She felt that there was no more delicious food in the world. She ate so much that her face turned red and her eyes curved into crescents.

He Yuzhu sat aside and reached out to wipe the corners of her mouth.

Ran Qiuye felt sweet but shy, and her face turned even redder.

He Yushui felt a sense of loss, rolled his eyes, and made small talk:

"Brother, I heard that the second aunt wants to sell her house. Go find her eldest brother."

"how much is it?"

He Yuzhu asked curiously.

"About 500, quite expensive."

expensive?

He Yuzhu didn't know how to comment.

According to the current market conditions, it is indeed quite high.

Most people earn only 30 or 40 yuan a month, and they have to support a whole family and it's good enough to cover the expenses. They have very little savings, more than 500 yuan, which may not be enough even if they save for ten years.

At this price, many people cannot afford it, and few people will buy it.

The rent for the house allocated by the company is only a few cents per square meter, and you can live comfortably in it. Buying a house is the least cost-effective.

Moreover, there was no real estate policy at that time.

When a house is sold between private individuals, one has to find someone like the yard manager to sign as a witness, which is not very reliable. If the other party goes back on his word after you have paid the money, things will become complicated.

He Yuzhu was just asking out of curiosity and didn't take it seriously.

There is no shortage of houses to live in, so there is no need to buy one. It is not possible to make money by counting on the house price to increase.

If you want to make money in the future, there will be plenty of opportunities.

"Director He..."

There was a call from outside the house.

He Yuzhu looked over,

I saw Wang Deqing standing outside the door in military uniform, holding two boxes of snacks in his hands.

"When did you come back?"

He Yuzhu stepped forward.

Earlier, Wang Deqing was no longer Lao Zhou's bodyguard and was transferred to the army. Due to weather reasons, the issue of housing allocation had not made any progress and he still lived in the tube-shaped building.

Maybe he felt it was inappropriate, so every time he went home, he would come here to pay a polite visit.

"Just came back not long ago."

Wang Deqing stood straight, still looking serious and upright, as if the word "integrity" was written all over his face.

He Yuzhu looked at him, and something moved him, so he told him about the house in the backyard.

Liu Haizhong's house is also a large wing, not much smaller than his own. As a soldier, Wang Deqing would be able to keep his head down if he bought it, and it would be nice to move in. The Siheyuan was in need of such an upright soldier.

The key point is that their family has double income. His wife works in a hospital and the salary of a soldier is not low. They are not short of money and can afford it.

.........

"Here's the thing. I've seen the house. It's pretty good. Most importantly, it's quiet. I'm short of some money, so I came to you."

Wang Deqing looked frank.

Zhou Zhennan looked at his appearance, shook his head, and said with a smile:

"You are quite direct, kid. Why don't you go to He Yuzhu to borrow money? He is the deputy director now, so he is not short of money."

"I'm still staying at his place, but I'm embarrassed to ask for help."

Wang Deqing spoke the truth, paused, and added:

"He Yuzhu got married again."

"Hey……"

Zhou Zhennan sighed, "It's good to get married. His ex-wife has been gone for two years, and he's not young anymore. He has to have a child."

Speaking of this,

Zhou Zhennan looked at Wang Deqing seriously and reminded him:

"You're not young anymore, you need to hurry up and have a baby. You've been married for so many years, but there's still no news!"

Wang Deqing looked serious, as if he didn't hear what he said.

outside the house,

Zhou Xiaobai leaned against the wall, looking dazed and inexplicably sad.

I feel sad because I just learned that Lou Xiao'e has passed away, and I don’t know when I can see her again and enjoy delicious food together again.

But sadness comes from not knowing why.

Thinking that He Yuzhu married another woman,

Thinking back to his gentle smile, my eyes couldn't help but feel sad.

After dinner.

He Yuzhu built a small stove at the door, sat on a small stool, stared at the flames and slowly boiled the medicine.

Ran Qiuye sat quietly beside him, her eyes full of sweetness and tenderness.

The weather seems to be getting better unexpectedly, maybe tomorrow, or maybe the day after tomorrow.

She wanted to be with him every minute and every second.

Although the thought of separation occasionally flashes through my mind, it is quickly dispelled by the warmth in my heart.

The present time is so beautiful, why waste time on other things?

Compared to being able to be together every minute like this, even if we have to separate tomorrow, it is still long enough.

Ran Qiuye moved the small stool, leaned gently on He Yuzhu's shoulder, and asked curiously: "Why do you need to boil medicine? Are you feeling unwell?"

"It's to take care of your body."

He Yuzhu looked at her with a gentle tone.

"mine?"

Ran Qiuye was a little confused for a moment, her face flushed, and her heart felt sweet, as if she had already felt the sweetness of the medicine before she even drank it.

Next door, a family dinner was going on.

There were steamed buns and two plates of vegetarian dishes on the table.

Xiao Huaihua and Xiao Dang ate well and quietly.

Qin Huairu looked indifferent. Qin Jingru had tears in her eyes and said aggrievedly, "Sister, what should I do in the future? Something happened to Xu Damao and I don't even have money to eat."

Qin Huairu glanced at her and said calmly, "We are sisters. It's no problem for me to feed you one or two meals. If you feed more, I can't do it. Xu Damao is in trouble, but he still has his parents. You are their daughter-in-law. Go to them. They won't ignore your meals, right?"

Qin Jingru hesitated and worried: "But, what if they really don't care? I married Xu Damao and didn't even bring the betrothal gifts back home. I definitely can't go back to my hometown. I don't know how I will live in the future."

"You are now married to Xu Damao and live in his house, so you are short of food!"

Qin Huairu said slowly, "Tell your mother-in-law that you are pregnant, and they will not ignore you."

"But if I say so..."

Qin Jingru said timidly, "Xu Damao said it himself the day Xu Damao and I went to meet his parents. We've only known each other for one day. How could they believe me if I said I was pregnant? Even if they did, I'm afraid they wouldn't care. After all, the child couldn't be Xu Damao's."

Qin Huairu couldn't help but look at her a little longer and sighed: "As a woman, you will never starve yourself. Don't worry."

"You can't get pregnant, just tell them directly that if Xu Damao doesn't come back, they will..."

"If they want you to stay a widow for their son, they have to give you at least ten dollars a month. If they don't give you money, you can just find another man to live in Xu Damao's house. The Xu family is very concerned about their reputation, so they will definitely not be able to stand it, and they will have no choice but to agree."

.......

"It's really infuriating. How could this country girl be so calculating?"

Father Xu's face turned pale. Mother Xu's expression was not good either, and she said angrily: "You always say that you have a lot of ideas, so think of a way to drive her back to the countryside. She is still occupying our house!"

"How can we rush her? She and Damao are married."

Father Xu glared at her and said unhappily, "Besides, Damao will come back one day. It's impossible for him to be without his wife when he comes back."

"This won't work, and that won't work either. Why don't you give me an idea?"

Xu's mother was anxious. "Do we really have to give this country woman ten dollars every month? Wouldn't that be a huge loss for us?"

"let me think again……"

Father Xu's face was gloomy. He paced back and forth thinking for a while, then said firmly, "It wouldn't have been a bad thing if it happened earlier or later. It just so happened that when I went to report Sha Zhu, something happened to Damao. Maybe Sha Zhu had something to do with it."

"what?"

Xu's mother became nervous.

"Will it implicate us?"

"Very likely."

Father Xu frowned and said worriedly, "Look, Liu Guangtian has implicated Liu Haizhong. If Damao tells everything, I, the one who gave the idea, won't end up any better."