Siheyuan: I am different He Yuzhu

Uncle Yan Bugui was about to walk to the middle courtyard when He Yuzhu came in pushing a bicycle. He Yuzhu saw Yan Bugui standing on the corridor leading to the middle courtyard with a bottle of wine in his hand and muttering something. He couldn't help but ask curiously, "Uncle, what are you mumbling about here?"

Uncle No. 7 Yan Bugui turned around and replied with a smile on his face, "Hey, Director He, you're back from get off work! Today is a really good day. Uncle No. 7 Yi Zhonghai passed the th level fitter exam, and he said he wanted to treat me to a drink to celebrate. I was just about to go out with the wine, and by chance, I ran into Uncle No. Liu Haizhong who was coming home from get off work. Hey, guess what, Liu Haizhong also passed the th level blacksmith exam, and he also wanted to treat me to a drink. So, the two things happened at the same time!"

After hearing this, He Yuzhu couldn't help but burst into laughter. He patted the third uncle Yan Bugui on the shoulder and teased, "Third uncle, you have offended the second uncle, right? But it doesn't matter, it's not a big deal! You can prepare a bottle of good wine tomorrow and go to the second uncle in person to apologize." After that, He Yuzhu pushed his bicycle towards the central courtyard.

The third uncle Yan Bugui suddenly realized, slapped his forehead, and said regretfully: "Yes, why didn't I think of this trick! Director He, you are quick-witted! You really helped me a lot." Looking at He Yuzhu's receding back, Yan Bugui sighed in his heart that He Yuzhu is worthy of being a cadre in the factory, and he has a way of handling things.

The third uncle Yan Bugui no longer had any worries, and he became relaxed. He happily came to Yi Zhonghai's house, holding a wine glass and humming a little song. When he arrived at the door, he knocked gently on the door and called softly, "First uncle, I'm here."

Hearing the knocks and shouts, Yi Zhonghai smiled, walked quickly to the door, opened it, and greeted him warmly: "Uncle, you're here really quickly. I said I'd go to the front yard to call you, and you're here now. Come in and sit down."

Yan Bugui walked into the room with a smile, and said as he walked: "It's embarrassing to ask you to treat me to a meal, and it would be a bigger sin if I asked you to treat me."

After Yi Zhonghai invited Yan Bugui to sit down, he said apologetically: "Uncle, today's meal is a bit rushed. I asked my wife to make a few simple dishes. Let's just drink a little. Don't be disgusted later."

Yan Bugui waved his hands and said, "Uncle, you are too polite. Just eat something casually." After that, he carefully placed the wine he brought on the table and introduced it, "Uncle, don't be fooled by the fact that this wine has no brand. I bought it at the tavern owned by He Yuzhu's cousin in Daqianmen. It's authentic Niulanshan Erguotou. It's very authentic."

"Really? I remember He Yuzhu's cousin is called Cai Quanwu, right? I've also heard that the tavern where he works sells authentic wine. So tonight I'll take advantage of the third uncle and try this authentic Niulanshan Erguotou." Yi Zhonghai said as he picked up the bottle and took a look at it.

Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui were chatting in the house when they suddenly heard the door being pushed open from outside, followed by a voice: "Master, I'm here!" It turned out to be Jia Xudong who had returned. As soon as he entered the house, he shouted to Yi Zhonghai, and then saw Yan Bugui in the house, and hurriedly greeted him: "Uncle, you're here too! I was planning to look for you later, but I didn't expect you to be here already, which saved me the trouble of running errands."

As he spoke, Jia Xudong put some side dishes and wine he bought on the street on the table, and said to the two of them with a smile: "Master, Third Uncle, just now when I got home, I was thinking that drinking is impossible without side dishes, so I went to the street and bought some peanuts and tripe. You guys can try them later and see if they suit your taste?" Jia Xudong said as he opened the brown paper covering the side dishes.

Yi Zhonghai looked at the food and wine that Jia Xudong brought, and said apologetically: "Xudong, why did you bring so many things when you came to visit us? These dishes must have cost you a lot of money. I'll ask your mistress to give you the money later."

Upon hearing this, Jia Xudong waved his hands and said, "Master, as your disciple, it is my duty to buy you some food. If I let you pay for it, others will laugh at me! Uncle, don't you agree?"

Yan Bugui smiled and nodded, "Uncle, Xudong is right! It is natural for a disciple to respect his master. Look how filial Xudong is! When you are old, you will surely enjoy endless blessings!"

Yi Zhonghai was so happy after hearing what Yan Bugui said. At this moment, an old lady came in with a plate of fragrant scrambled eggs and asked curiously, "What did they say to make you so happy?"

Yi Zhonghai smiled and answered casually: "Nothing, just chatting about some happy things." Then, he greeted Jia Xudong warmly: "Xudong, don't stand anymore, sit down quickly, let's have dinner."

The lady put the scrambled eggs on the table, handed the chopsticks to the three people, and then turned and walked out of the house, saying as she walked: "You eat first, I'll go and cook a few more dishes."

Jia Xudong skillfully opened the cabinet in Yi Zhonghai's house, took out the wine glass from the cabinet, and placed it on the table. He opened the lid of the bottle swiftly, put it under his nose and took a deep sniff, with an intoxicated expression on his face: "This wine smells good, Third Master, this time I finally get to drink Third Master's good wine." After saying that, Jia Xudong first poured a glass for his master Yi Zhonghai, then poured a glass for Yan Bugui, and finally poured a glass for himself.

"Xudong, your uncle got the authentic Niulanshan Erguotou today, and it was bought from the tavern where He Yuzhu's cousin works, so you can drink it without worry." Yi Zhonghai said with a smile, a sly look in his eyes. He knew that Jia Xudong had a special preference for wine, so he deliberately told the source of the bottle of wine from his uncle Yan Bugui, so that Yan Bugui would be proud.

"Really? I've heard about the authentic Erguotou in the tavern where He Yuzhu's cousin works, but I never had the chance to try it. I didn't expect that today, thanks to Third Uncle, I could actually drink it." Jia Xudong said with surprise after hearing this.

He picked up the wine glass and toasted Yan Bugui, saying: "Master, let me toast you first. First, I would like to congratulate you on passing the level 7 fitter exam. Second, I would like to thank you for your careful guidance to me over the years." After that, Jia Xudong drank the wine in the glass without hesitation.

As the wine went down his throat, Jia Xudong tasted it carefully, and then praised it highly: "It is indeed a good wine, strong and smooth to drink."

Yan Bugui had a smug smile on his face and said proudly, "It must be good wine, otherwise I would have traveled all the way to Daqianmen to buy it? You haven't been to the tavern where He Yuzhu's cousin works. You don't know how good the tavern's business is at night. If you go too late, there is no place to sit and you can only stand and drink."

After hearing this, everyone showed a longing look and said that they must go and have a look if they had the chance.

Yi Zhonghai smiled and picked up the wine glass, suggesting: "Uncle, stop talking, let's clink glasses."

Upon seeing this, Yan Bugui hurriedly raised his glass and gently clinked it with Yi Zhonghai's glass. With the crisp sound of clinking glasses, the two men raised their glasses and drank them all.

"Come, come, eat some food." Yi Zhonghai greeted Yan Bugui warmly. Yan Bugui picked up the chopsticks, picked up a peanut and put it into his mouth, chewing it carefully. Seeing this, Jia Xudong quickly seized the opportunity to refill the glasses in front of the two.

After a few drinks, Yi Zhonghai looked at Yan Bugui and said slowly: "Uncle, let's not drink one glass at a time. Take your time. We still have a lot of time. Besides, we haven't been together for a while. We can take this opportunity to have a good chat."

Yan Bugui quickly swallowed the egg in his mouth and nodded repeatedly in response: "Okay, Uncle No. 1! Oh, by the way, Uncle No. 1, do you know? When I came here, I ran into Uncle No. 2 in the backyard and got hit in the bangs."

While picking up some food, Yi Zhonghai asked casually, "Oh? What were you guys talking about?"

Yan Bugui smiled and replied, "It's nothing, it's just that my second uncle Liu Haizhong told me that he just passed the seventh-level blacksmith exam. This is really a coincidence. I just found out that you have passed the seventh-level fitter exam, and the next second he told me that he had passed the seventh-level blacksmith exam. Don't you think it's interesting?"

"It was pure luck that Second Uncle passed the Level 7 blacksmith exam. That's nothing. My master will definitely pass the Level 8 fitter exam next year. By then, my master will be the best worker in our yard." Jia Xudong shouted with a red face.

When Yi Zhonghai heard this, his face darkened. He wondered why this child was so ignorant, so he quickly said: "Old Yan, don't listen to Xudong's nonsense, he is drunk." At the same time, he glared at Jia Xudong, signaling him to shut up.

However, Jia Xudong refused to accept the suggestion and loudly retorted: "Master, I am not drunk. I can drink a lot! In my heart, Second Master is not as good as you, Master!"

Yan Bugui smiled and quickly tried to smooth things over, "It's okay, Lao Yi. Xudong is your apprentice, so it's only natural for me to speak up for you. Don't worry, I won't say anything when I go out. But having said that, Lao Yi, if you really pass the 8th level fitter exam next year, you have to give him a good meal, otherwise I won't let you off!"

Yi Zhonghai smiled awkwardly and responded: "Haha, don't worry, Lao Yan, if I really pass the level 8 fitter exam, I will definitely treat you to a big meal." After that, he glared at Jia Xudong fiercely, implying that he should stop talking nonsense.

Although there was such a bad episode, it did not affect the mood of the three people to drink, and then the three of them ended the party tonight with satisfaction.