Siheyuan: I am reborn as a good person He Yuzhu

Lou Bancheng heard this and shook his head: "No need, I can do it myself this time, you stay at home."

"Oh!" He Yuzhu responded with a bit of disappointment, but he knew in his heart that when engaged in smuggling, sometimes it is not advisable to let too many people know about it.

"Okay, go back to sleep. I have to leave early tomorrow morning." After saying this, Lou Bancheng turned and walked away.

Looking at Lou Bancheng's back, He Yuzhu's mind suddenly changed: it seems that Lou Bancheng's outing this time is different from usual. He couldn't help but become alert.

The next morning, He Yuzhu got up early and came to the yard. He first checked the condition of the car, then returned to the house to get some things, and finally came to the gate to wait.

Not long after, Lou Bancheng went out with a package on his back. Seeing He Yuzhu waiting for him at the door, he got into the car without saying anything extra.

Seeing this, He Yuzhu immediately started the car and drove to the suburbs.

The two were very quiet throughout the journey, each doing their own job: He Yuzhu was concentrating on driving, while Lou Bancheng closed his eyes and rested. After about an hour, the car finally arrived at the destination, stopped in a remote place, and turned off the engine.

"Boss, we're here." He Yuzhu turned and said to Lou Bancheng.

Lou Bancheng slowly opened his eyes and responded softly, "Yeah." Then he got out of the car and walked towards the trunk.

Seeing this, He Yuzhu immediately got out of the car and saw Lou Bancheng taking out several large boxes from the trunk and placing them on the ground.

He Yuzhu was curious: "Boss, this is..."

"Goods to be transported." Lou Bancheng replied simply.

He Yuzhu nodded and stopped asking questions - when they do things like this, the less they know, the better.

Soon after, several people came to carry the boxes away. When everything was done, Lou Bancheng got back into the car and said, "Let's go."

The two drove back in silence until they returned to the city again, and the silence was finally broken.

"Boss, are you going to make a big deal this time?" He Yuzhu asked in a tentative tone.

Lou Bancheng glanced at him and denied his guess. "It's nothing serious, just some small errands."

He Yuzhu felt a little disappointed after hearing this; however, he knew in his heart that there were indeed some things in the smuggling industry that should not be discussed too much.

"You go back and rest. I'm tired too." Having said that, Lou Bancheng got out of the car and disappeared.

He Yuzhu stared at Lou Bancheng's receding back, and couldn't help but feel suspicious. He keenly noticed that Lou Bancheng's behavior this time was different from usual. Could it be that...

Thinking of this, He Yuzhu narrowed his eyes unconsciously and decided to pay extra attention.

In the following days, he kept a close watch on Lou Bancheng, but he did not seem to notice any obvious abnormal behavior. Every day, he went out to work and went home to rest as usual. However, this peace was broken one night a week later.

Around 10 o'clock that night, when He Yuzhu parked his car on the side of the road and was about to take a rest, he suddenly saw Lou Bancheng coming out of the house carrying a package. Apparently, Lou Bancheng saw him waiting and got into the car without saying anything. This scene shocked He Yuzhu and confirmed his previous intuition: this trip was indeed unusual.

Soon, when the car left for a distance, He Yuzhu discovered that Lou Bancheng did not drive to the suburbs along the regular route, but turned into a remote alley. This made him more vigilant again - he knew that something important must be happening this time.

The car finally stopped in a secluded place and the engine was turned off. "Boss, we're here," He Yuzhu announced softly, and then followed Lou Bancheng out of the car and walked to an old building.

At the same time, in another warm family corner, the sound of frying pans and a friendly conversation between father and son can be heard in the kitchen. He Da is preparing meals for his son He Yuzhu, "Zhuzi, your mother thought you were going to be away from home for a long time, and she felt a little disappointed..."

He Yuzhu shook his hand to indicate that he understood, "Dad, I know, you are all doing this for my own good."

Liu Ping, who was outside the door, felt warm inside after hearing this. She was playing with her children in the yard, and the sound of their laughter occasionally broke the slightly dull atmosphere. At the dinner table, the father and son clinked glasses tacitly, without much greeting, just mutual trust and understanding.

When picking up a piece of stewed red-braised pork and giving it to He Yuzhu, He Dadao said, "Try this. Your mother made it especially for you."

After tasting the food, He Yuzhu praised: "**'s cooking skills are still great." At this time, the laughter between the father and son gradually disappeared, and they turned to more in-depth topics. During the dinner table, when talking about the reason for returning, He Yuzhu put down his bowl and chopsticks, and said something unexpected with a serious face: "I suspect that Lou Bancheng intends to obtain some improper benefits through the "public-private partnership" method, and may have learned my true identity."

He was shocked when he heard this: "That Lou Bancheng is so sinister! Is he trying to take this opportunity to launder his gray income?" Then he looked at his son with concern: "So how do you plan to deal with this problem?"

He Yuzhu took a deep breath and said firmly: "If we really need to, we can start over somewhere else. After all, you and I both have skills, and we can live well no matter where we go."

He Daqing stared at his son, his eyes showing a trace of relief and pride. He knew that his son was not only smart, but also had the courage to take responsibility. Nodding, he said to his son: "Okay, if it is really necessary, let's change places and start over."

As the night deepened, the conversation between father and son continued. They discussed the Lou family's business strategy and planned their future life. At this time, Liu Ping and the children outside the door were already fast asleep, and the world in their dreams was full of warmth and hope.

The atmosphere in the courtyard became more intense as night fell. On the dining table, the aroma of delicious food filled the air, and the warm and peaceful atmosphere was mixed with a few discordant elements. Some people ate like hungry wolves, some behaved awkwardly, and some even spit on the table, causing others to frown and look at them sideways.

"Oh, these peanuts are so delicious! Give me some more!" A little boy stretched out his hand to take the delicious food on the plate. The adults next to him tried to stop him, but the child had already grabbed a handful and stuffed it into his mouth, and even made a naughty face at the adults.

“How can this child be so ignorant of rules!” The elders pretended to reprimand sternly, but it was obvious that they were helpless and could not make it too serious.

In this moment full of laughter, a woman named Jia Zhang quietly stood at the door. She was holding a cloth bag and staring at the remaining food on the table, as if she was ready to pack it up and take it away at any time.

"Ms. Jia Zhang, what do you want to do?" A resident saw her intention and shouted with dissatisfaction.

Jia Zhang was not willing to be outdone. She responded with wide eyes, "Why not? I paid for these leftovers. Why can't I take them?"

For a moment, the air in the room was tense. At this time, He Yuzhu stood up from his chair and clapped his hands for silence. "Everyone stop, what's the point of arguing?" His voice was loud and majestic. "Jia Zhang, if you want to take the leftovers, that's fine, but don't go too far. Today's meals are prepared by all of us, not just for you to enjoy."

Facing He Yuzhu's gaze, although Jia Zhang was a little dissatisfied, she had to restrain herself a little.

He Yuzhu made a round of inspection and then suggested: "I have an idea. Next time when we buy meat, we should buy more and distribute it according to quantity. The elderly and children will no longer be on the table. This will reduce a lot of unnecessary disputes."

This statement attracted many comments. Grandpa Gan frowned, thinking whether this arrangement was appropriate. "I think this method is not bad." He Yuzhu added, "You can cut the meat into appropriate pieces and distribute them equally according to the number of people, so as to ensure fairness."

After careful consideration, Mr. Gan realized that this plan not only saved costs but also simplified the process, and he agreed.

"Okay then, it's settled." He Yuzhu decisively concluded, "Uncle Gan, please take care of the purchase of meat. I won't ask about other matters."

Grandpa Gan nodded and took on the task. He knew that although He Yuzhu knew the seller and could bargain, he chose to respect others in handling things, which was a kind of trust and respect.

On the other side, He Daqing also joined the team preparing meals. He cut vegetables skillfully and chatted with Uncle Qian from time to time. Uncle Qian looked at his back and nodded, secretly satisfied. He knew that although He Yuzhu was young, his ability to handle things was reassuring.

At the same time, the small courtyard was full of laughter, while the big courtyard welcomed two street office staff. They were obviously here to investigate the old lady in the backyard. The atmosphere instantly became tense. Except for Yi Zhonghai, the people in the courtyard knew little about the old lady's past, and Yan Bugui was no exception. Facing the visitors, Yan Bugui felt very nervous, not knowing what consequences this investigation would cause.

One of the officers, Wang, looked at Yan Bugui seriously and asked, "Master Yan, do you know anything else about this old lady?"

Yan Bugui stroked his chin and recalled with narrowed eyes: "This old lady moved into our courtyard by exchanging rooms. She claimed that she was the ancestor of this family, which is quite interesting."

Secretary Wang frowned and asked curiously, "What's the matter with changing rooms?"

Yan Bugui explained: "Her house was originally occupied by Jia Zhang, and then Jia Zhang moved away, and her son came back to take her place, so they exchanged houses. So, the old lady moved to our place."

Secretary Wang nodded to show that he understood, and then asked, "So when did she move here?"

Yan Bugui thought for a moment and said, "I moved in almost at the same time as Jia Zhangshi. At that time, the courtyard was quite lively and everyone knew each other."

Director Wang exchanged glances with his colleagues and decided to continue investigating at other homes. After leaving Yan Bugui's home, they walked towards another household.

Watching the staff's backs, Yan Bugui stood at the door with a barely perceptible smile on his face.