Siheyuan: Rebirth of He Yuzhu, God of Cooking starts

"In fact, some of my relatives in my hometown want to make a living in the city, so I plan to rent the house to them temporarily."

Director Wang interrupted, "Hey, little He, you just don't understand the importance of saving money. You should relocate your relatives to the steel mill, where there are staff dormitories. Why buy a house..."

"I'm sorry, the steel mill has a very strict recruitment process, and they don't need any extra staff right now. I can't use my personal connections to let them take the opportunity, as that would have a huge impact on my future!"

"Okay, there are a few houses for sale in Juer Hutong. If you really want to buy one, go to the street committee tomorrow to register and pay the deposit. I will help you get it done!"

"Thank you so much, Aunt Wang."

"Oh, there's one more thing... Can you adjust my age record?"

Aunt Wang smiled and teased: "Hey, kid, do you want to get married soon?"

He Yuzhu said somewhat embarrassedly: "Our family is a single-line family. The important responsibility of continuing the family line falls on my shoulders. Do you understand?"

"Rain Pillar, this matter is not worth mentioning."

"I don't need to emphasize your matter too much. The higher-ups have actually been paying attention to you for a long time."

Aunt Wang advised: "Listen to me and be patient. Such a small matter should not become a stumbling block that hinders your progress."

After a moment's thought, He Yuzhu replied, "Thank you for your reminder, Aunt Wang."

"I have to go, my family is waiting for me."

"It's better to eat at home."

However, He Yuzhu declined, saying, "No, I haven't been with my sister for a long time."

The farewell words were full of affection: "Auntie Wang, see you tomorrow!"

Watching He Yuzhu drive away, Director Wang gazed into the distance, lamenting that time flies while others have risen rapidly.

"Chunhua, there is no need to buy New Year's goods anymore."

“You’ve bought too much.”

He Yuzhu answered generously: "What's there to worry about? If it's not enough, just buy more. If you can't finish it, you can refrigerate it!"

Mu Chunhua suddenly brought up the past: "Yes, I have sold that house."

"It's a good idea to sell it. That house is not suitable for long-term living."

When asked about the evening's plans, she asked, "Are you still going back?"

“I’m not going back today.”

The coughing sound continued...

He Yuzhu asked with concern: "Why are you coughing so badly again, Dad?"

Chunhua said worriedly, "I don't know much. The doctor said his condition gets worse in the winter."

"It's quite warm in the room, but he still coughs. It's heartbreaking to see him like that."

Suggested: "Send him to the doctor?"

"I mentioned it, but he disagreed, saying it was a waste of money and that the hospital didn't have any effective treatment."

The old shepherd glanced at his own palms, which were red, and knew in his heart that the end was near.

He talked about his wish: "Tonight I want to eat hot pot, drink some wine and smoke a cigarette."

"You can never do this!" Mu Chunhua retorted firmly.

"Hua'er, Dad knows that his condition is serious, but in the last stage of his life, please let me enjoy it as I please..."

He Yuzhu persuaded: "Dad, don't think like that. I can get antibiotics like penicillin."

But Lao Mu shook his head and responded firmly: "I am not that confused yet."

"This medicine doesn't work for me now. The basic condition of my body has collapsed. It's like a house. If the foundation is broken, no matter how good the repairs are, it will be in vain. The house will collapse one day, won't it?" After saying this, Chunhua burst into tears.

He Yuzhu suggested with concern: "Chunhua, just follow the old man's wishes."

"Life is all about pursuing comfort and pleasure."

Mr. Mu said expectantly, "I have been coveting your Moutai for a long time."

He no longer concealed it and said frankly: "I have been coughing for a long time. I am not sure whether it is an illness or an accident tomorrow."

"I want to have more fun while I can still be active."

Mu Chunhua was excited when she heard this: "What are you planning?!"

However, He Yuzhu could understand the old man's thoughts and summed up his state of mind in four words: "He is tired of this life."

Maybe it was because he was tired, or maybe it was because he didn't want to implicate his daughter. No matter what the reason was, He Yuzhu admired him. Facing life and death, it was not something that ordinary people could do, and even he himself could not be so open-minded.

Mu Chunhua did as she was told. Although her tears were like raindrops falling into the pot while cooking, at this moment, any comfort would seem futile and silence was sometimes the best choice.

At the dinner table, although Mr. Mu kept coughing, from the expression on his face, he was not feeling unwell and was just enjoying this moment: "It feels so good."

After dinner, He Yuzhu returned to the factory and deliberately left his sister behind to give the father and son a chance to be alone. "Brother, this is not the way home!" He Yushui asked in confusion.

He explained: "The factory has allocated me a house, and we will live in the new residence."

Returning to the factory building, the two sisters went upstairs, and He Yuzhu led her: "I heard that this will be our new home."

Hearing this news, He Yushui jumped for joy. "Brother, is that my room?"

He Yuzhu took her hand and led her to the room he had prepared for her: "This is your private territory."

"Wow, that's great!" He Yushui shouted excitedly.

He Yuzhu responded: "That's natural, everything is brand new and clean."

He guided: "Come, there is a toilet here, you don't have to worry about waiting in line to use the toilet."

Behind He Yushui's simple joy, there is also a slight sense of satisfaction with his new life: "Are we going to live here in the future?"

"Will Siheyuan come back?" she asked.

"It depends on your mood. If you want to go back, then go back and take a look." He Yuzhu said.

He Yushui was reluctant to leave his old home: "I want to go back and stay for two days a week, is that okay?"

He Yuzhu responded lovingly: "Okay, I'll do as you say."

"There's a bathtub here. I'll boil some water so you can take a bath," He Yuzhu suggested.

He Yushui shook his head and smiled: "I will wait for my sister-in-law to help me wash it."

Hearing this, He Yuzhu was stunned...

"Chunhua will not live with us anymore."

"Aren't you going to get married?" He Yushui asked in confusion.

He Yuzhu replied: "Your sister-in-law is somewhere else."

"But Chunhua will join our lives, but we won't live together for the time being."

"Don't ask too many questions. You don't understand these emotional matters now, but you will understand them when you grow up." He Yuzhu said softly.

No matter how beautiful Mu Chunhua is, the person closest to He Yushui is her elder brother.

"Brother, will you still take me to Maoer Hutong tomorrow?"

"It's up to you. If you like to go, go. If not, just stay home. There are many of my employees here. There will be no danger. You can play at home or walk around in the yard!"

He Yushui thought for a moment and said, "I'd better go to Maoer Hutong, so Ding Qiunan won't be lonely."

He Yuzhu advised: "Go to bed early."