Siheyuan: Starting from a Truck Driver

Indeed, Han Zhizhi ran from the northeast to Beijing, easily joined the steel mill and obtained a hukou, which would not have been possible without certain connections. Cui Dake, for example, was even willing to be a live-in son-in-law to Liang Ladi, a widow with a child, in order to obtain a city hukou in the steel mill.

"I'm going to go back and ask Yuzhu about this, but I guess it should be fine. But if you give him a betrothal gift, people might gossip about you," said Li Weidong.

"What's wrong with that?" Han Zhizhi said nonchalantly, "If it can't be used as a betrothal gift, then it can be used as a dowry. Anyway, we can't let Yu Zhu down!"

It seems that she has started to get into the role. Li Weidong gave Han Zhizhi a thumbs up in his heart and said, "Okay, I will help you solve the other things. As long as your parents come, the wedding can be officially held. In addition, you have to apply to your superiors for marriage. You can't get married without the approval of the factory."

"That's true. I almost forgot. Thanks for reminding me." After Han Zhizhi left, Li Weidong was deeply touched. He Yuzhu is undoubtedly the template for the protagonist. In the original work, He Yuzhu's father died and was taken care of by a deaf old lady and Yi Zhonghai; he fell in love with Lou Xiao'e, and the deaf old lady sent Lou Xiao'e to He Yuzhu without spending a penny. After that, he also inherited Lou Xiao'e's inheritance, and the entire courtyard was his. If it weren't for Qin Huairu's obsession and Banggeng's betrayal, He Yuzhu should have been a winner in life.

Even though the plot has changed, He Yuzhu still attracts wealthy women to propose to him. The charm of the protagonist is really hard to ignore. While thinking about these questions, Li Weidong unknowingly returned to the steel mill. It was still early, and he came to the restaurant kitchen and happened to see He Yuzhu instructing his apprentices in their work.

Li Weidong waved his hand and shouted, "Zhu Zi, come here!" He Yuzhu turned around and saw that it was Li Weidong, and immediately walked over quickly. "What's the matter, Weidong?" he asked.

Li Weidong leaned close to He Yuzhu's ear and whispered, "The marriage proposal has been settled. There is another good news. Do you know how much money Han Zhizhi has prepared as a dowry?" He Yuzhu smiled disdainfully, "How much? At most a sewing machine."

Li Weidong rolled his eyes: "Don't underestimate her, her family is rich! I tell you, she has prepared this amount!" As he said that, he stretched out three fingers and waved them in front of He Yuzhu's eyes.

He Yuzhu's eyes lit up and he asked, "Three thousand yuan?" Li Weidong sneered and said, "No, to be exact, it's 2888 yuan! Zhuzi, you really got a great bargain this time!" He Yuzhu swallowed instinctively and confirmed, "Are you telling the truth?"

"Of course, why would I lie to you?" After getting a positive answer, He Yuzhu's expression became complicated. "Weidong, she said she prepared so much dowry, do I look too shabby?" he asked.

"If you don't want to look shabby, bring three thousand dollars."

He Yuzhu's face turned red after hearing this, and after a long while he spoke: "I can't do it."

Li Weidong spread his hands and said, "Doesn't this explain the problem? You have to do this kind of thing within your means. The gift is about the thought, not the more the better. Don't have a competitive mentality!"

When the woman gives a dowry to the man, it means that the man becomes a live-in son-in-law.

Although He Yuzhu felt a little embarrassed, he really couldn't come up with more than 3,000 yuan.

Forget it, face and other things are just clouds. The most important thing is to solve the problem.

He Yuzhu also thought it through. At worst, he could treat Han Zhizhi better after she got married as compensation.

As for income, He Yuzhu had already inquired about it. Han Zhizhi's monthly income was only one or two yuan less than his, so he had almost no advantage over her.

"Then have you helped me convey this to Qin Huairu?"

Hearing He Yuzhu's question, Li Weidong paused for a moment.

Then he shook his head: "Not yet in time, but it's not a big problem. Since I promised to help you, I will definitely get it done."

He Yuzhu was a little worried about being entangled by Qin Jingru, so he sighed and said, "Hurry up, solve the problem quickly, otherwise I will always be unsure."

Li Weidong looked at him helplessly. Since he had already asked for leave, he might as well help him get the matter settled. "I give up on you. I'm going to talk to Qin Huairu now, okay?"

He Yuzhu immediately held Li Weidong's hand tightly and said firmly: "No need to say anything more. How about I lend you a copy of my family's ancestral menu?"

Li Weidong broke free from He Yuzhu's hand with a look of disgust. But isn't the menu of He Yuzhu's house Tan's cuisine? This is still very valuable. After all, people often say that "food is the first necessity of the people."

In this era, it is not possible to live a luxurious life, but eating better means improving the quality of life. With the guidance of chef He Yuzhu and the menu of Tan's cuisine, Li Weidong's cooking skills will soon reach the level of a master.

"Okay, then I won't be polite. You know, I'm not interested in anything else except eating."

"We are all family. If you are polite to me, I will be unhappy." After the two joked for a while, Li Weidong walked out of the cafeteria.

He originally wanted to take this opportunity to mention He Daqing. After all, marriage is a major event in life, and unless parents are no longer around, they must be invited. He Daqing is not far away, and as long as He Yuzhu sends someone to inform him, he will most likely come back.

However, Li Weidong thought about it and didn't say it. He was a little confused about the fact that He Daqing hadn't seen Sha Zhu for decades. If He Daqing's identity was exposed by someone with ulterior motives, wouldn't it harm Sha Zhu and He Yushui?

Li Weidong shook his head, put aside these thoughts, strode to the bicycle shed, and then rode his bicycle quickly to the hospital. After Banggeng was injured, the factory sympathized with Qin Huairu and gave her a week's vacation. She has been accompanying Banggeng in the hospital for the past few days.

Qin Huairu knew that only a mother loves her son the most. Despite Qin Jingru's help, she was still worried. When Li Weidong came, she was helping Banggeng do physical exercises. Banggeng couldn't get out of bed yet, so Qin Huairu could only use this method to prevent him from feeling uncomfortable due to long-term bed rest.

Qin Huairu was very happy to see Li Weidong coming, but she didn't dare to show it too obviously in front of her son. She realized that Bang Geng had been spoiled by her and Jia Zhangshi, and if he was aware of her relationship with Li Weidong, it might cause trouble.

"Great! Uncle Weidong is here on behalf of the factory. There were problems with two parts I made in the workshop a few days ago, and I need to go back and fix them. Just lie still and don't move."

"Uncle Weidong, my mother has been taking care of me these days and it's very hard. You must not let her do any heavy work." Seeing Qin Huairu guarding him day and night, Banggeng was very moved and advised Li Weidong.

"If you're not working, you're fixing things." Qin Huairu winked at Li Weidong, who immediately understood and walked out of the ward. They didn't stay in the corridor, where there were many people and it would be bad if they were seen by acquaintances.

Actually, it was nothing, but both of them had something to hide. So, they went to the roof together. Twenty minutes later, Qin Huairu remembered the business.

"By the way, why did you come to see me?"

Li Weidong slapped his head suddenly, remembering what He Yuzhu had said. Qin Huairu's actions were so fast that he forgot the main topic for a moment.

"I want to talk to you. Your cousin Qin Jingru and He Yuzhu's affairs may be ruined."

Qin Huairu was stunned after hearing this and asked, "Why?"

Li Weidong didn't elaborate. He just said, "This matter is quite complicated. You'd better talk to your cousin about it so that she can be mentally prepared."

Qin Huairu opened her mouth and wanted to ask more questions, but when she saw Li Weidong's expression, she held back. Compared with her cousin's affairs, she was more concerned about her own happiness. Now, her future and her success depended on Li Weidong.

When faced with the disappointing performance of her two daughters, she could not change their personalities. She had no choice but to rely on Li Weidong. Finally, she sighed: "Okay, I will talk to her. But do you have any other suitable candidates? The established things suddenly changed, I have to at least give Jingru an explanation."

Li Weidong looked at Qin Huairu deeply. This was not what she would say.

"I'll keep an eye out, and when I meet the right person, I'll let you know."

Qin Huairu nodded. Now, she didn't mind Qin Jingru staying at her house. After all, there was an extra free babysitter. After all, there were five people eating together before, and it was still the same now.

After they got dressed, they left the rooftop. When they reached the bottom of the building, Li Weidong ignored Bang Geng and left the hospital. Qin Huairu's son was not his child after all.

It may be that out of respect for Qin Huairu, he may give Banggeng some attention, but trying to take the opportunity to get closer is impossible. When he returned to the ward, Banggeng stared at Qin Huairu's wet hair and complained unhappily: "Uncle Weidong is such a big liar. He clearly promised not to let you do things, but now he has started to do it again."

"Your Uncle Weidong is a good man, and it was mom who wanted to help." Qin Huairu explained in an awkward whisper, trying her best to hide her shame.

As the sun set, the sun cast a gentle glow. When Li Weidong realized it was getting late, he did not return to the steel plant, but went directly to the supply and marketing cooperative to shop. He estimated that he would have to wait until the trade fair was over before returning, and including the travel time, it would take at least a week.

Yu Li was usually frugal and fickle, so Li Weidong had to prepare winter supplies for her in advance. When he returned to the courtyard with many packages, it was already dark. As soon as he stepped into the courtyard, he saw many neighbors gathered at He Yuzhu's door, pointing and talking.

Li Weidong walked towards a neighbor and asked in a low voice: "What happened?" The neighbor saw him and answered enthusiastically: "He Yuzhu's blind date is here! Ah, this girl is a little taller than Xu Damao and a little shorter than you. She has a good figure. Although she looks rough, she is very charming! I just saw her bring a pig in with my own eyes!"