Siheyuan: I am reborn as a good person He Yuzhu

Director Xia couldn't help laughing when he heard this: "Haha, you think too much. I didn't come to you for this."

Although he was relieved, He Yuzhu still asked nervously: "Then why did you come to me?"

Director Xia's eyes turned serious: "That girl's last name is Jin, right?"

He Yuzhu nodded: "Yes, her name is Jin... Sorry, I only know her last name is Jin, but I don't know her specific name."

Director Xia frowned and asked, "Do you remember what she looks like?"

He Yuzhu tried to recall for a while: "She is good-looking, with big eyes and fair skin."

Director Xia nodded, as if he was thinking about something. After a while, He Yuzhu couldn't help but ask, "Director, are you here to see me because of this girl?"

Director Xia glanced at him and shook his head: "It's not entirely because of her, it's actually about her brother."

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu's heart skipped a beat: "Her brother? What happened to her brother?"

Director Xia sighed, "Her brother made mistakes in the past. Although he has reformed now, he still has some historical issues that need to be dealt with. We suspect that he may be related to a case."

He Yuzhu couldn't help but feel a little scared when he heard this: "Director, you don't want me to help investigate this, do you?"

Director Xia didn't say anything, but just stared at him silently.

"Director, I'm just an ordinary chef. I can't help you with this matter." He Yuzhu said quickly.

Director Xia sighed: "Actually, we don't want you to participate in the investigation, but we want to know your understanding of this girl."

After hearing this, He Yuzhu finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Then those questions just now..."

Director Xia continued, "We want to confirm whether you have noticed anything unusual in your interactions with her. After all, you have had contact with her before."

He Yuzhu nodded, and finally calmed down a little. But he still couldn't help asking: "Director, is this girl in danger?"

Director Xia glanced at him and remained silent. At this moment, He Yuzhu's heart became heavy again. He understood what the other person's eyes meant.

Taking a deep breath, He Yuzhu tried to calm himself down: "Director, if there is anything I can help you with, please let me know."

Looking at his determined eyes, Director Xia revealed a hint of appreciation: "Okay, if I need anything, I will find you..." Then, Director Xia turned and left.

Standing there, He Yuzhu was filled with mixed feelings. Originally, he just wanted to live a peaceful life, but he never expected to be involved in such an incident. After a long sigh of relief, he turned around and returned to his room.

As the afterglow of the setting sun gradually dyed the sky red, the courtyard was enveloped in a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. He Yuzhu opened the door and saw his father He Daqing sitting at the dining table. His brows were furrowed, as if he was thinking about something.

"Dad, what's wrong?" He Yuzhu asked softly, full of concern.

He Daqing looked up at his son, sighed and said, "When I think back to the days before liberation when men were conscripted, it really makes me sad."

He Yuzhu's heart couldn't help but move. He already knew that his father had many stories about his past, so he sat aside and waited for He Daqing to tell his story.

He Daqing took a sip of tea and said slowly, "At that time, the countryside was the hardest hit area because farmers were easier to control. In contrast, it was much more difficult to capture city dwellers, whether they were from rich or poor families. Rich families have wealth and power, while poor families have many elderly people and children. If one person is captured, the whole family will be in dire straits. Therefore, the soldiers were reluctant to go to the city to capture able-bodied men."

He Yuzhu nodded, imagining those difficult years.

"Dad, how did you survive?" He Yuzhu asked curiously.

He Daqing smiled, with a proud look in his eyes: "Thanks to my excellent cooking skills, I cooked a meal for an officer and he kept me here. Moreover, I have a fellow villager who is an officer in the army and became my protector. In this way, I can save my life and take care of you and your daughter."

He Yuzhu was deeply moved after hearing this, and deep in his heart he was full of admiration for his father's wisdom and strength.

At this time, the sound of Liu Ping's busy work came from the kitchen. She was preparing dinner and keeping the whole house in order so that He Daqing could work with peace of mind.

"Mom, you've worked hard." He Yuzhu walked into the kitchen to help.

Liu Ping smiled and shook her head. "It's nothing. As long as you and your son are safe and sound, that's all."

As soon as he finished speaking, He Daqing suddenly slapped his head and said, "Oh, I actually forgot to collect rainwater after school!"

The father and son looked at each other in silence. This careless father once again made them feel helpless.

"I'll go pick up my daughter right now." He Yuzhu said as he picked up the key and prepared to go out.

"Wait, I'm going too!" He Daqing stood up hurriedly and ran out without even having time to put on his shoes.

The two hurried to the front of the yard and found Yan Bugui taking He Yushui home. He Yushui was holding the candy man that had melted a little in her hand, with a particularly bright smile on her face.

"Why did you come back with Uncle Yan, Yushui?" He Yuzhu asked.

When Xiao Yushui saw He Daqing, she pouted and said, "Dad, you forgot to pick me up again!"

He Daqing touched his head awkwardly: "Sorry, I forgot. Sorry, little princess."

Yan Bugui smiled and said, "It's okay. I know your dad is too busy. Fortunately, I know the way back."

Looking at the melting sugar man in Yu Shui's hand, He Yuzhu asked distressedly: "Is your sugar man almost melting?"

Little Rain lowered his head and answered with a hint of grievance: "I waited for a long time but my dad didn't come to pick me up. The sun melted the sugar man."

At that moment, He Yuzhu felt heartbroken, realizing that his negligence had indeed wronged his daughter. He squatted down and gently stroked his daughter's head: "I'm sorry, Dad was wrong, let's go home and eat."

After saying that, the family walked towards their warm home, leaving behind warm memories in the evening.

He Yushui nodded slightly, tears in her eyes, but a smile appeared on the corners of her mouth. She understood that although her father would occasionally forget some things, his love for her would never change.

In the afterglow of the setting sun, a family of three walked into their home hand in hand. Liu Ping saw this scene in the kitchen, and her heart was filled with happiness and satisfaction. She knew that no matter how many difficulties and challenges life brought, as long as her family was by her side, they could get through it together.

"Yu Shui, don't cry. Uncle will buy you a candy man." Yan Bugui held He Yu Shui's little hand and comforted her softly.

At the candy figurine stall, the stall owner was busy making all kinds of exquisite candy figurines. When he saw Yan Bugui and the little girl coming over, he smiled and said, "Brother Yan, how come you have time to come here today?"

Yan Bugui pointed at the little girl beside him and said, "Buy a candy man for my niece."

The stall owner looked at He Yushui and said with a smile, "Little girl, what kind of candy do you want?"

He Yushui looked around at the colorful sugar figures with tears in her eyes, and finally chose the butterfly-shaped one, "I want that one."

The stall owner nodded in agreement and began to make it carefully. After a while, a lifelike butterfly candy man appeared in front of them.

"This candy figure costs two thousand." The stall owner handed the candy figure to Yan Bugui and raised two fingers.

Yan Bugui frowned slightly: "Old Zhao, this is too expensive, right? The last time I came here, it was only fifteen hundred yuan."

Old Zhao smiled and explained: "Brother Yan, there is nothing we can do about it. Prices have gone up now, and the cost of raw materials has also increased a lot. Moreover, this is a purely handmade work of art, and the craftsmanship is worth some price!"

Yan Bugui sighed and said, "Okay, let's do this. I'll give you five hundred."

Old Zhao got anxious when he heard this: "Brother Yan, if you say that, I really can't take your order. It's not even enough to cover the cost!"

Yan Bugui smiled and said earnestly, "Old Zhao, don't be so fussy. My niece is in a bad mood today and I want to make her happy. If you still insist on paying me, it will seem like I haven't done a good deed, right? Just think of it as accumulating blessings."

Old Zhao was so moved after hearing this that he almost cried, "Hey, Brother Yan, after hearing what you said, I also feel that I can't let you suffer any loss! I'll give this candy figure to the child for free, just as a token of my love."

Yan Bugui waved his hand to show that he was unwilling to do so: "Lao Zhao, there is no reason for us to take advantage of each other. How about this, you tell me the specific cost and charge me according to the actual cost. It is also a personal favor for me."

After thinking for a moment, Lao Zhao agreed and finally accepted the 500 yuan from Yan Bugui. Then he turned to He Yushui and said with a smile, "Little girl, take good care of your sugar man and be happy!"

After receiving the candy man, He Yushui smiled and thanked the uncle for his thoughtful gesture. "Thank you, uncle!"

Seeing his niece's smile, Yan Bugui's mood also improved. He gently patted Lao Zhao on the shoulder and said, "Lao Zhao, I will definitely treat you to a drink later."

Old Zhao laughed and responded: "Okay, okay, I'm waiting for Brother Yan's good wine!"

Yan Bugui turned around and took He Yushui, who was smiling again, and continued walking forward. Behind him, Lao Zhao was still shouting, "Brother Yan, come again next time!"

Yan Bugui turned around and responded, and continued to accompany He Yushui shopping. He Yushui held a beautiful butterfly candy man in his hand, and a bright smile bloomed on his face.

"Uncle, why are you bargaining with the stall owner?" He Yushui looked at Yan Bugui in confusion and asked.

Yan Bugui smiled slightly, "Yushui, many things in this world require bargaining. Just like what you just saw, if I hadn't discussed it with the stall owner, he might have raised the price of the candy man very high. Through negotiation, we can buy what we want at a more reasonable price. This is not only a good way to save money, but also wisdom in life."

He Yushui nodded, not quite understanding: "Oh, so that's how it is."

Looking at He Yushui's pure and innocent face, Yan Bugui felt deeply moved: This child is so simple, I hope she can always maintain this innocence and kindness.