Siheyuan: Since 1962

Chapter 3 True Love
Zhou Weimin didn't care what He Yuzhu's mood was like. He quickly walked back to the house and started to make a fire and cook.

Although he could do it in this space, there was nothing he could hide, so he didn't go into the space to do it.

However, just as he had fried some cabbage and some shredded potatoes and heated up some steamed buns made of two grams of flour to prepare for dinner, Yi Zhonghai walked in with a bottle of wine and a plate of steamed buns made of white flour.

"Wei Min, you haven't eaten yet, right? Come have a couple of drinks with me."

Yi Zhonghai put down what he was holding, turned around and closed the door.

"Wow, Master Yi, you are so generous. You brought Fenjiu and white flour buns. I have two dishes here. Please enjoy them."

Zhou Weimin's words were not meant to be sarcastic, but were the truth.

These days, ordinary people may not even be able to have enough steamed bread to eat, and if they want to drink, they can only drink a little.

The white flour is used to exchange for corn flour, and Fenjiu is used as gifts. Ordinary people would not necessarily put these two things on the table together even during festivals.

"What's the point of making do with it? As long as there are snacks to go with the wine, it's fine."

After Yi Zhonghai finished speaking, he sat down with a worried look on his face and sighed again.

"Wei Min, when you go to the countryside to purchase supplies in the future, you must be careful. Don't take the small roads just to save time. The New Year is coming in a few months, and the outside of the city is not peaceful."

"Don't worry. The Propaganda Department has a lot of screening tasks during this period. When I go to the countryside to purchase, I will go with the projectionist. Nothing will go wrong."

Zhou Weimin took out two small wine glasses and a set of bowls and chopsticks from the cupboard and placed them on the table, then filled the glasses with wine.

Yi Zhonghai’s reminder was indeed correct, but it was a little late. Isn’t that how his predecessor died? If he hadn’t traveled through time, he would have been buried.

"Master Yi, don't be too sad. Brother Dongxu's situation has already come to this. You still have to take care of the pension and the next job. You can't collapse at this time."

"Ah... your brother Dongxu is just unlucky. Life is about to get better..."

Yi Zhonghai drank the wine in one gulp, his eyes full of sadness and heartache.

This is not pretending, but a true expression of my feelings.

In order to train Jia Dongxu, he has spent countless time and effort over the years.

With Jia Dongxu's death, everything disappeared into thin air. How could he not be heartbroken?

Zhou Weimin didn't say anything, but just took a sip of wine in silence.

Although Yi Zhonghai looked somewhat pitiful now, as if he had lost his son in middle age, he was very clear that Yi Zhonghai did not come to him to complain.

"Wei Min, you and Dong Xu have known each other for more than ten years?"

Yi Zhonghai calmed himself down and poured himself another glass of wine.

"Yes, we have known each other since we moved into this courtyard. We were all young at that time, and Brother Dongxu often took us out to play, and we were always scolded when we came back."

Zhou Weimin nodded and sighed unconsciously. Thinking of Jia Dongxu who greeted him with a smile yesterday, he couldn't help feeling a little sad.

Suddenly someone left, and I couldn't help but feel a little complicated. "That's because you don't know. At that time, you guys were all naughty, and Dongxu stopped everything to prevent you from being scolded."

As Yi Zhonghai spoke, a smile appeared on his face, but then it disappeared.

"Wei Min, your brother Dongxu is gone, and the Jia family will have a hard time. You are the only one who has a ration. Your aunt Jia, Huairu and the children are all registered in the countryside and do not have a ration. You are now a clerk in the purchasing department. If you have a way, help the Jia family buy some food when you go to the countryside to purchase. Otherwise, even if you have money, the Jia family, an orphan and a widow, cannot buy food."

Zhou Weimin narrowed his eyes, then said helplessly, "Master Yi, I can only think of a solution. You know the current situation. I may not be able to complete my monthly procurement task. Every commune is short of food. No one will sell it even if I pay. I can't bring the things collected from the hunters into the yard. Even if I bring them, they can't be eaten as food."

He knew that Yi Zhonghai came to find him with some bad intentions, and it turned out that he was waiting for him here.

What do you mean by helping to buy food? Isn't that just giving it away for free? It's the same trick as asking He Yuzhu to take care of the Jia family.

In fact, He Yuzhu's side is even better. After all, these days, people don't take big advantages of the government, but they take small advantages all the time.

Not to mention other things, the pens, papers, and workbooks used by Yan Bugui's family must have been from school.

He Yuzhu was taking out the leftovers from the leaders' hospitality. As long as it wasn't too excessive, Director Yang would be able to protect it even if it was exposed, and the lunch box could be given to Qin Huairu generously.

But it was different for him. He had to go to the countryside to purchase food for the Jia family. Not to mention entering the yard, he had to find an excuse for the food.

Even when delivering food, they had to do it quietly when no one was around.

If you keep doing this kind of thing, you will inevitably be exposed.

What awaits him is either being caught by others or having his relationship with Qin Huairu spread out and known to the whole city.

No wonder Yi Zhonghai sighed and complained as soon as he came up, and mentioned to him that he and Jia Dongxu had known each other for so many years.

If it were his previous incarnation, seeing him so miserable and thinking about how Jia Dongxu had taken care of him in the past, he would have gritted his teeth and agreed to it even though he knew it was inappropriate.

At the same time, even if someone heard what Yi Zhonghai said at night, they would only think that he was considering the Jia family and would not find any fault with him.

It’s no wonder that Yi Zhonghai is very clever.

If they hadn't known in advance what he had done to He Yuzhu, I'm afraid even someone traveling from the future would have fallen into his trap.

After all, when purchasing, the buyers will buy some things for themselves, and the person who comes to complain is a senior who is usually nice to them, so how many people will be on guard?

"Ah, life is not easy for everyone these days. Weimin, I know your difficulties, just keep this in mind. I will think of a solution here. If it doesn't work, let Zhuzi think of a solution. Let the Jia family get through these few months first."

Yi Zhonghai sighed and didn't rush to continue.

More haste, less speed, so Zhou Weimin had to take his time in helping the Jia family.

Being too anxious will only damage the relationship between them, which will not be worth the loss.

"That's right, Master Yi, you've thought it through. When Jia's sister-in-law gets a job at the steel mill, Master Yi can help her get her household registration in the city. That way, her children will all have their quotas, and their lives will be better in the future."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Weimin carried Yi Zhonghai up without saying a word.

(End of this chapter)