Siheyuan: Cooking journey

"Stupid, bad guy, I've been back to Hong Kong for several days, Jiqi went to Japan and came back, why did you just remember to call now?" Listening to Lou Xiao'e's complaints, He Yuzhu felt tender in his heart, and said gently: "I'm really too busy."

"I don't care. You've forgotten me. When we meet again, I'm going to bite you a few times to teach you a lesson."

Lou Xiao'e grumbled and asked softly, "How many days will it take for you to come back? Will you come to Hong Kong Island?"

"Probably not. Don't go back to Beijing for the time being."

He Yuzhu comforted him, "I'll call you before I return."

"Uh-huh."

Lou Xiao'e asked curiously, "By the way, I heard from Jiqi that you set up a company in Japan. Why did you set up a company? Do you plan to sell your products there?"

"No, it's mainly about stainless steel..."

He Yuzhu gave a brief explanation.

"Oh, I see."

Lou Xiao'e didn't take it too seriously and snorted complacently.

"Are you disappointed after seeing Huang Ruo and Ji Qi go to Japan together? You are smart enough to let Ji Qi come back. I'm telling you, don't have any ideas about her. I won't give you any chance!"

He Yuzhu was speechless, thinking to himself, how could he be a playboy? Why didn't she trust him so much?

If the distance wasn't so far, I would really like to explain it to her.

"You're silent, is it because I'm right?"

Lou Xiao'e's tone was somewhat proud and excited.

"I'm telling you, don't even think about seeing her anymore. I sent her to Singapore to develop new markets."

He Yuzhu didn't know how to respond.

The company’s products were not intended to be sold in Singapore, but rather to be supplied to the mainland market.

The so-called development of new markets was just an excuse to send her away.

Jiqi has done a great job in managing the company over the years. The previous misunderstanding also proved that she is not a person who is greedy for fame and has good character. He Yuzhu has always had a good impression of her.

He deeply felt that sending Jiqi to Singapore to be responsible for the so-called new market development was a sheer waste of talent.

But He Yuzhu was also very clear that he could not say too many good things about Jiqi, so as to avoid causing more misunderstandings and jealousy on Lou Xiaoe's part.

"It's also a good idea to explore new markets. You can decide for yourself."

He Yuzhu changed the subject in a calm tone.

"Please organize the company's affairs first, and I will invest in the mainland after I come back. Also, I have ordered an instant noodle production line in Japan. Huang Ruo will contact you. Please communicate with the Guo family's shipping company first and prepare to go there to pick up the goods..."

After briefly explaining everything, He Yuzhu hung up the phone.

The two things he wants to do most at the moment are to develop the iron ore market and to make Lego flourish in China to ensure that infants and young children can eat safe milk powder, which is crucial for the next generation and is also the top priority of his current work.

As for the domestic development, it is led by predecessors. Although there will be twists and turns in the process, it will eventually prosper. He does not need to interfere too much, nor can he interfere.

After completing these two tasks, He Yuzhu plans to hand over the steel rolling mill, and then he can rest assured and live a relaxed and happy life.

Now, he is like a nobody and continues to visit other countries.

The next stop is Lion City.

…………

In Lion City, the weather is great with bright sunshine and gentle breeze.

Jiqi was in a bad mood, full of disappointment and expectation.

The reason I felt lost was because I was sent to Singapore to develop new markets. Whether it was Lego or Red Bull, they were already in short supply in Hong Kong, so there was no extra product to develop other markets.

Moreover, she came alone.

He said he was going to Singapore to expand new markets, which was obviously just a reason to get her away and deliberately attack her.

But this also shows that the boss has her in his heart and still cares about her.

Realizing this, Jiqi felt both expectant and happy, but a little disappointed, as she didn't know how long her boss would "suppress" her before coming to pick her up.

Flipping through the newspaper, Jiqi's eyes sparkled with anticipation, and her heartbeat quickened, "The Red Country delegation is about to arrive, and the whole country is rejoicing...!"

In the university dormitory.

Zhou Xiaobai was concentrating on memorizing English words.

Song Yunping came in with a thermos, glanced at her, and said with envy in her eyes:

"Xiaobai, are you really planning to study abroad? Aren't you afraid of going abroad?"

Not long after the start of the school year, the school issued a notice saying that it would select some students with outstanding academic performance to study abroad, and those with good English would have a better chance.

Since then, Zhou Xiaobai has been learning English like crazy.

But Song Yunping never thought about this at all. For her, being able to go to university was already a great satisfaction.

Abroad, I'm unfamiliar with everything, and there are foreigners everywhere. Just thinking about it makes me uncomfortable, and I don't want to go abroad.

"A foreign country is just a strange place. There's nothing special about it. You just need to get used to it slowly."

Zhou Xiaobai said indifferently, his eyes a little dazed. How can I get used to such a strange place?

But what other solution is there?

I originally thought that once I went to college and focused on my studies, some things would slowly fade away.

As a result, I thought about it even more.

Especially living under the same roof with He Yushui.

Every time I see her, I can't help but think of that person.

I can't forget it even if I want to.

Many times I almost couldn't control myself and wanted to follow He Yushui to the Siheyuan.

But even if I go, what will happen?

Nothing can be changed, it will only make me more worried and miss you more.

Go abroad, go to the other side of the ocean, never see or hear it again, stay far away, and use time to dilute it all. This is the only way I can think of.

"Foreign countries and here are two completely different worlds. I don't think I can adapt to it."

Song Yunping shook her head and asked curiously:

"By the way, Xiaobai, do you know what Yushui has been busy with recently?"

"I used to be able to find time to come to class, but now I just show up every afternoon, take my notes and leave. I don't even live in the dormitory anymore."

He Yushui and the person she was extremely grateful to had only one character in their names.

I knew that was that man's sister.

Song Yunping thinks this world is so magical.

Because of this, he was particularly close to Yu Shui. Knowing that she was busy, he helped her organize her class notes carefully every day.

"I'm not so sure either."

Zhou Xiaobai also shook his head and said hesitantly: "I know that Sister Yushui is the deputy director of the steel mill. Maybe she has a lot of things to do in the factory and can't leave."

"Deputy Director?"

Song Yunping was very surprised: "Yu Shui is so amazing. He can manage the factory while working."

The deputy factory director is a position of real power.

Song Yunping was very surprised.

Generally, when cadres are admitted to university, their relationship is transferred to the school, where they concentrate on studying and never go back to work. After graduation, they either return to their original unit or accept reassignment.

There are many such cadres and soldiers in the school, and they all follow this path.

He Yushui is the only one in the school who can manage a factory while studying.

Zhou Xiaobai was flipping through an English book and didn't respond.

She didn't know much about the steel mill.

When I mention the steel mill, all the memories left are good ones.

I just remember that every time she went there, Sister E would take her to eat a lot of delicious food, all made by him.

So silly, so regretful.

When Sister E left, she didn't understand anything.

I don’t even understand my own feelings.

When she got married for the second time, she understood everything, but it was too late.

Once you miss it, it’s your whole life and there’s no turning back.

There was a squeak.

The door was pushed open with the sound of He Yushui.

"Xiaobai, Pingping, I'm back."

I know she is busy and her time is precious.

Song Yunping quickly took out her notebook, "Yushui, these are today's class notes."

"Pingping, you are so kind."

He Yushui hugged her gratefully.

"Thank you for your hard work recently. When I am done with this busy period, I will treat you to roast duck."

"No, no, we are all classmates. It's just a small matter. It's nothing."

Song Yunping smiled gently, a little embarrassed, but curious:

“Yushui, I heard from Xiaobai that you are still working;

"Why don't you put your work aside and concentrate on your studies?"

“Remember that work is only temporary;

“Knowledge learned, used for a lifetime, that is what is important;

"You're running back and forth like this. Not only will you be tired, but you won't have the energy to study. It won't work."

"I know this won't work."

He Yushui rubbed his brows and said helplessly:

“I had originally agreed with my brother to focus on studying and not get involved in factory affairs;

"Who knows, something went wrong suddenly, he had to go out for something.

"It would take more than ten days for him to come back, and the factory couldn't be without a leader, so I had to take care of both sides..."

Zhou Xiaobai couldn't help but glance sideways, and asked with a slightly trembling voice:

"Sister Yushui, Uncle Zhuzi, have you been on a business trip for a long time?"

He was there, and he dared not go;

He left, but I really want to go and feel his breath.

"About eight or nine days."

He Yushui thought for a while and said.

aside,

Song Yunping was very curious.

Call Yushui sister and call that guy uncle.

The name Xiaobai is really strange.

Then, Song Yunping felt even more puzzled.

"I heard from my dad that Sister E is back. Is she living in the courtyard now?"

I have already married Ran Qiuye, but Sister E has come back.

Zhou Xiaobai understood that He Yuzhu faced a difficult choice, but she was not curious about who he would choose.

Because no matter who you choose, it has nothing to do with you.

At this moment, she wanted to go to the courtyard and sleep with his pillow in her arms, but she also wanted to know who left it behind.

“I don’t live in a courtyard.”

He Yushui shook his head.

"After she came back, she has been staying in a hotel. Recently, she went back to Hong Kong."

Did you finally choose Aunt Ran to stay?

Zhou Xiaobai felt complicated.

I knew from a young age how deep the relationship between He Yuzhu and Lou Xiao'e was.

The reunion after many years ended sadly.

Recalling the beautiful scenes of the past, Zhou Xiaobai's heart also became gloomy.

At this moment, she seemed to be somewhat awakened.

No matter how beautiful something is, it will fade away with time.

This also made her more determined to study abroad, to stay far away and use time to dilute the unnecessary longing.

"It's a complicated matter. To be honest, I don't know who was chosen in the end."

He Yushui frowned in annoyance.

He looked at Song Yunping, then at Zhou Xiaobai, hesitated for a while, and said hesitantly:

“My two sisters-in-law have a very good relationship with my brother, and both have children;

“My brother didn’t say how to solve it and kept dragging it out;

"They didn't argue or force my brother to make a decision. One of them lived in a hotel, and the other lived in a courtyard.

“We still meet occasionally, and we are friendly and get along well;

"I really can't figure out what's going on..."

Song Yunping was a little confused. This meant that the man had two wives at the same time!

Zhou Xiaobai looked dazed.

What does it mean to not make a choice?

Not letting go of any one?

baffling,

Heartbeat.

Zhou Xiaobai was eager to return to the courtyard.

In the courtyard.

Zhou Xiaobai showed up.

Ran Qiuye was so happy that he held her hand affectionately:

"Xiaobai, why haven't you come to visit me for so long?"

Zhou Xiaobai lowered his head and said a little embarrassedly:

"I repeated the college entrance examination. I didn't pass the first year, so I studied for another half a year and finally got into college.

"Once I entered university, I was afraid that I would not be able to keep up with my studies. I spent all day thinking about studying..."

What complicated reasons?

It's obviously just shyness.

He Nianqiu whispered in his heart, while hugging her cutely:

"Aunt Xiaobai, Nianqiu misses you so much..."

I really miss you,

I was really afraid that you wouldn't come.

Finally you came.

He Nianqiu felt a little disappointed, pouting and full of complaints.

My father went abroad and I couldn’t see him.

There is no chance of matchmaking.

"Xiao Nianqiu, Auntie misses you too..."

Zhou Xiaobai was so happy that her eyes curved into crescents from smiling, and she couldn't help but pinch her little face.

He Nianqiu wanted to roll his eyes and secretly take note of this "account", planning to settle it with his sister later.

Because of Zhou Xiaobai's arrival,

The originally quiet home now becomes much more lively.

We had dinner together, of course.

So naturally I stayed.

After it gets dark,

Just wash up briefly,

Zhou Xiaobai was lying on the bed with bare feet, hugging the pillow tightly without letting go.

That familiar and fresh scent makes people attached to it and miss it constantly.

The mood is both beautiful and joyful.

Ran Qiuye coaxed little Nianqiu to sleep,

Seeing her close her eyes peacefully, as if she had fallen asleep,

I have mixed feelings.

She had always been aware of Zhou Xiaobai's concern for her man.

But I also understand that all this is simply impossible.

I really want to persuade her to give up.

But how can I talk about such a thing?

I was afraid that once I opened my mouth, Zhou Xiaobai would be too embarrassed to come over again.

The best way is to pretend to be confused.

"Why..."

Ran Qiuye sighed in his heart, turned off the lights, and lay down on the other side of the bed.

The night was quiet and silent.

Zhou Xiaobai hugged the pillow for a long time.

Thinking of the purpose of this trip, I asked softly:

"Sister Ran, are you asleep?"

“Not yet.”

Ran Qiuye also responded softly.

"that..."

After hesitating for a moment, Zhou Xiaobai pretended to be curious and asked:

"My dad told me that Aunt Xiao'e is back. What does Uncle Zhuzi mean by this?"

"I am not sure as well."

How can we talk about peaceful coexistence with outsiders?

If it gets out, it will have a bad impact.

Ran Qiuye's tone was slightly low:

"Because of some special reasons, this situation has come to this point."

“There is no right or wrong in this matter”

“He didn’t say much, life was still the same as before, and I didn’t ask much;

"I believe he will give me an answer, eventually."