Siheyuan: The Rebirth of the Silly Pillar in the 50s

Time passed in a hurry, and soon it was time for He Yuzhu and Xu Huizhen to make an appointment to meet again.

He Yuzhu went to pick up his bicycle after get off work, and He Daqing specially told him: "Don't run out all the time in the past two days, and calm down. Zhang Dabiao is gone. I will take you to Lou Dong's house to cook this Sunday. Try to fool around in front of Lou Dong." Looks familiar, you know?"

"I know, Dad, it's only Friday. You have to catch the rain from He Xiai. You don't have to wait for me to eat tonight."

As soon as he finished speaking, He Yuzhu ran away on his bicycle.

Before He Daqing could say anything, he was left behind.

He muttered awkwardly into the air: "Damn boy! He ran pretty fast!"

He Yuzhu arrived at Zhengyangmen Bistro just in time for lunch.

The store was full of people and noisy.

Xu Huizhen was busy greeting guests alone, when she suddenly turned around and saw He Yuzhu.

With a big smile on his face, he greeted warmly: "Zhuzi, I've reserved a seat for you. It's by the window. You go and sit there first. I'll serve you wine and food."

"Boss Xu, you are busy with your business. I will make this side dish myself and not make it special."

He Yuzhu smiled.

The regular customers in the store laughed at him when they saw this scene.

"Boss Xu is so partial. We are all regular customers, and I haven't seen you personally serving us."

"Why are you so upset? You have a handsome young man!"

"Boss Xu is so good-looking that he naturally looks down on us ugly ones!"

"You talk nonsense all day long in front of other people's children. I'll give you half a catty of liquor. I'll see if I can't shut your mouths!"

Xu Huizhen solved the crisis like a joke.

Seeing that she was busy, He Yuzhu made some snacks and sat down in his seat.

People came and went in the store, customers came and went, and in the end there were only a few tables of customers left.

Xu Huizhen wiped the sweat from her forehead with a handkerchief and sat opposite He Yuzhu.

"I'm quite busy today. If you don't entertain me well, I'll give you a toast."

Xu Huizhen said, poured two glasses of wine and clinked glasses with He Yuzhu.

"I wish Boss Xu a prosperous business."

"Lend your auspicious words!"

Xu Huizhen pushed her belly in front of He Yuzhu and urged him to try it.

"Try it, I changed the marinade this time. You are a cook, so you must have research on food. If there is anything wrong, please give me your opinion."

He Yuzhu took a bite and put it in his mouth.

"How about it?"

Xu Huizhen looked at He Yuzhu expectantly.

"good."

He Yuzhu tasted it carefully and quickly discovered the problem.

"But did you put rock sugar in this marinade?"

"Yes!"

"Putting sugar slices in it will make it more fresh. You can try it next time. And sugar slices are not difficult to buy and the price is cheaper."

"You are the one who is the cook after all, Zhuzi, your tongue is really amazing! You will know everything after just one taste."

Xu Huizhen clapped her hands excitedly, as if she had just experienced something surprising.

“You’ll get good at it naturally if you try a lot of dishes.”

He Yuzhu smiled.

As the two people were talking, a strange accent suddenly came from the door.

"Boss Xu, two draft beers!"

He Yuzhu looked towards the sound.

Xu Huizhen had already stood up to receive this person with a strange accent.

It's a boy and a girl, two idiots.

"Vladimir, you haven't been here for a while. Are you finally willing to bring your Elena here today?"

"Irina came to the tavern with me for a few drinks just for the sake of Boss Xu."

Vladimir has been in China for several years.

Although I speak Chinese with some accent, I am fairly fluent.

I didn't learn anything else, but I learned the unique "courtesy" of the Chinese people.

"Look at you now, you look more and more like a Chinese. Even your words have the flavor of a Beijing movie!"

Xu Huizhen smiled and pulled Elena's arm again, and personally gave them two draft beers.

Vladimir never sits at a table when he comes to a pub, only at the bar. He drinks a few draft beers without ordering any snacks.

He drank half the draft beer in one gulp.

Another long ah sound means that you are very comfortable.

"I've been here for so long, but I can't get used to this Chinese liquor."

"That's because you are out of luck. China's wine has a long history. If you are used to drinking it, you will want to drink it every day."

"Just pretend I don't have this blessing! Chinese people are always arty. Look, you drink, sing, punch, and even write poems to each other. Think about our hometown. After drinking a few glasses of wine, people in the pub start to fight. . I have been thinking about this event for so many years since I came to China. Unfortunately, I have not met an opponent so far. "

Vladimir said it as a joke.

But as the saying goes, the speaker has no intention but the listener has the intention.

The gentlemen present heard what this old man said about an invincible arm-wrestler in China.

Who can bear this?

"Vladimir, I don't agree with what you say."

The rickshaw driver Zhang Fugui stood up and said with an ugly face: "In China, if you talk about martial arts, we Chinese gentlemen can all stand up and gesticulate with you. If you talk about strength, those of us who are strong can also spar with you. Let’s discuss. If you are not convinced, let’s try it out first!”

All eyes turned to Zhang Fugui and Vladimir.

"Vladimir, our tavern aims to make you feel at home. If you miss the customs of your hometown, please come."

"Okay! Then let's discuss and learn from each other!"

The competition officially kicked off.

Vladimir and Zhang Fugui shook hands, following Xu Huizhen's order.

Both sides started to exert force!

The guests watching the game cheered Zhang Fugui in unison!

Zhang Fugui persisted for ten seconds, and was obviously suppressed by Vladimir.

At the last moment, Vladimir used an overwhelming tactic and suppressed Zhang Fugui's hand!

"Shh..."

The guests booed in unison.

Zhang Fugui, who lost, also walked away dejectedly.

Vladimir shrugged, with a look on his face that said no one could beat me.

"Boss Xu, is there anyone else who can compete with me?"

Xu Huizhen was also a little weak, and even the driver who exerted great strength could not compare with her.

This……

"I'll try!"

He Yuzhu stood up at this time.

Xu Huizhen deliberately stepped forward to stop him. In her heart, He Yuzhu was still a young boy.

But he looked very confident, so Xu Huizhen had no choice but to let him go.

Vladimir did not take He Yuzhu seriously either.

After all, the two people are quite different in body shape.

But it's obvious that he has a love rival.

The moment He Yuzhu held his hand, Vladimir felt a powerful force.

He thought to himself: This guy is quite energetic.

The competition begins again.

The guests present were all holding their breath, and they were all a little nervous about He Yuzhu.

A young man competes with an adult from a fighting nation.

The ending seems predictable.

Unexpectedly, He Yuzhu persisted for fifteen seconds!

Even Vladimir was obviously struggling. With sweat on his forehead, he stared at He Yuzhu's big hand with a horrified expression.

He wanted to use overwhelming tactics again to catch He Yuzhu off guard.

Unexpectedly, He Yuzhu predicted it!

He actually took the lead in exerting force, and after a loud shout, he directly overwhelmed Vladimir's wrist!

Seeing this result, Xu Huizhen said with a proud face: "Did you see it? Vladimir, this is our Chinese gentleman!"

Vladimir rubbed his sore wrist and looked at He Yuzhu with a convinced expression.

“hawekoh-фykpyчeвawe (I didn’t expect you to be quite powerful.)”

“tы toжe. ”

Vladimir looked at He Yuzhu in surprise: "You actually know Russian?"

"This little brother is really awesome. He can actually speak old Maozi language?"

"It seems to be a pretty good idea!"

"No wonder Boss Xu is so fond of him!"

"..."

"I learned a few sentences while reading in the library."

He Yuzhu is not modest, but he is a 15-year-old child who has never gone to school.

If you know how to do everything, it will definitely arouse suspicion.

"You are very talented in languages, young man! Boss Xu, please..."

"He Yuzhu."

"He Yuzhu has a draft beer, please!"

Vladimir is famous for being stingy, and he even invites others to drink.

Xu Huizhen felt a little surprised.

Before he regretted it, he quickly got He Yuzhu a glass of draft beer.

"Come on, let's have a drink together! Hua Xiong's friendship will last forever!"

After Xu Huizhen suggested it, the three of them had a drink.

Vladimir took Elena to sit at He Yuzhu's table.

He kept communicating with He Yuzhu in Russian as if he were meeting a fellow villager.

The two of them came and went, chatting and laughing happily.

But Xu Hui, who was suffering, couldn't understand anything.

"The three of you are talking without me, and I can't understand a word you say."

"Sorry, Boss Xu. My Chinese skills are average, but I'm a little excited to meet someone who can speak Russian."

"Actually, my Russian is average. After all, I learned it through books. Do you think this is okay? I will come here often in the future. I will teach you Chinese and you will teach me Russian. Let us communicate with each other and improve each other?"

"Great!"

Vladimir was very happy, and he hit it off with He Yuzhu.

And we agreed to meet at the tavern every Friday from now on.

Soon eight o'clock arrived, and Xu Huizhen started playing music again.

The men and women began to sing and dance!

Elena also happily taught He Yuzhu how to tap dance.

After playing until about ten o'clock, the music stopped and the guests dispersed.

Vladimir gave He Yuzhu a book in Russian.

"I like this book How Steel Was Tempered. I give it to you."

"Thank you. Next time I will give you a copy of The Romance of the Gods."

"See you next time."

"See you next time."

Vladimir took Elena away.

Seeing that Xu Huizhen was busy cleaning up alone, He Yuzhu kindly came over to help.

While clearing the table, Xu Huizhen suddenly put her chin on her hands and looked at him with admiration: "Zhuzi, is there anything in this world that you don't know how to do?"

He Yuzhu looked at her face, which was slightly drunk from alcohol.

I don't know which nerve he hit.

His heart was beating fast. He quickly avoided her eyes and said shyly: "Life is endless and learning is endless."

In an instant, Xu Huizhen’s silvery laughter erupted in the tavern.