Siheyuan: I am different He Yuzhu

While He Yuzhu was working hard to increase the production capacity of the Red Star Steel Plant, a vigorous people's commune movement was in full swing in the rural areas of the Eastern Great Country. In the spring and summer of 1958, the weather was good and crops grew well in various places. In addition, some places exaggerated the grain production during the summer grain harvest, which greatly accelerated the Eastern Great Country's efforts to promote the mass commune. As a result, the influential event in history - the big pot meal appeared.

You know, in this courtyard, there are not many families with rural household registration, and the Jia family is one of them. Faced with such a rare opportunity, how could they let it go easily? So, Jia Zhang, who has always been extremely stingy and loves to take advantage, did something unexpected - she rushed back to Jiajia Village where her mother's family was, and decided to live there for a long time.

It turns out that Jia Zhang had only one purpose for this action: to enjoy the big pot meal organized by the commune! This kind of free food is simply an irresistible temptation for her. Adhering to the strange idea that "eating other people's food can save your own food", Jia Zhang is like a fish in water in Jiajia Village. All day long, she either eats and drinks or wanders around, completely ignoring the eyes of others.

Jia Zhang had returned to her parents' home, so how could Qin Huairu, another rural resident of the Jia family, get away? This hardworking and kind daughter-in-law was ruthlessly instructed by her selfish mother-in-law Jia Zhang to let her son Jia Xudong send her back to Qinjia Village. Not only that, even Qin Huairu's two lovely children, Banggeng and Xiaodang, were sent away just to eat free meals in the mass canteen. In this way, the originally bustling Jia family suddenly became deserted, leaving only Jia Xudong alone in the No. 95 courtyard.

When the news of Jia Zhang's deeds spread throughout the courtyard, all the neighbors looked at her with envy. After all, who wouldn't want to enjoy free meals like Jia Zhang? Unfortunately, although everyone was jealous of Jia Zhang's rural hukou, no one was really willing to give up their urban hukou and move back to the countryside. Perhaps, for those who are used to city life, the harsh conditions in the countryside still make them hesitate...

He Yuzhu, who usually didn't pay much attention to the things in the courtyard, suddenly found that Qin Huairu, who often washed clothes in the pool in the courtyard of the courtyard, had not appeared for several days. So when He Yuzhu returned to the courtyard after work, he didn't just say hello to the third uncle Yan Bugui and go directly into the courtyard as usual, but stopped and chatted with Yan Bugui.

"Uncle, I always feel that our yard is very quiet recently, which is very different from before! Can you tell me, is there something serious happening in the yard?" He Yuzhu said as he reached into his pocket and quickly pulled out a pack of cigarettes. He took out a cigarette skillfully and handed it to Yan Bugui with a smile.

Seeing this, Yan Bugui's face was immediately filled with smiles, and he respectfully took the cigarette handed over by He Yuzhu with both hands. He put the cigarette under his nose and sniffed it gently, seeming to enjoy the aroma of tobacco, but he did not rush to light it up, but carefully clamped it on his ear.

"Oh, Director He, you are a very busy man! You are busy dealing with the most important matters in the factory all day long. How can you spare time to care about the trivial matters in our yard!" Yan Bugui first flattered He Yuzhu, then changed the subject and continued: "However, if this yard has been so quiet recently, it is really thanks to Jia Zhang's 'contribution'!"

Hearing this, He Yuzhu's heart skipped a beat, and he thought to himself, "Jia Zhang? What contribution can she make? Could it be that she has done something weird again? But why haven't I heard Lou Xiao'e mention it..." Thinking of this, he hurriedly asked, "What's going on with Jia Zhang? Tell me about it!"

"Hey! Did you know that Jia Zhang and Qin Huairu both have rural household registration? Recently, there has been a big commotion in the countryside - a 'mass commune' has been established. As soon as the commune was established, a mass canteen was immediately set up. It is said that anyone who joins the commune and becomes a member can eat and drink to their heart's content in the canteen without paying a penny!"

"Tsk tsk tsk tsk... How could Jia Zhang miss such a great opportunity! So, she took her daughter-in-law Qin Huairu and hurried back to the commune where their respective household registrations were located, to get the free big pot meals! I also heard from people that in this mass canteen, big white steamed buns are provided for every meal, and meat and vegetables can be seen from time to time! Oh my God, it's so mouth-watering!" Yan Bugui smacked his lips and said with envy, and even couldn't help licking his dry lips with his tongue.

After hearing what Yan Bugui said, He Yuzhu who was standing by suddenly understood as if waking up from a dream: So that's it! It was because of the big pot meal! Judging from Jia Zhang's greedy and petty character, she would definitely rush forward without hesitation for such a good thing as pie in the sky, even if it was raining knives outside. It's a pity, this will probably be the highest treatment Jia Zhang can enjoy as a rural hukou in her life! As the saying goes, everything that goes up must go down. After this glorious period, Jia Zhang will probably have to struggle at the bottom of her life for the next few decades! Thinking of this, He Yuzhu couldn't help but shook his head gently, sighing in his heart.

After finding out the reason why Qin Huairu disappeared, He Yuzhu smiled and said to Yan Bugui: "I was wondering why I didn't see Qin Huairu washing clothes in the COSCO pool for several days. It turns out she went back to her parents' home. Thank you, Uncle San, for clearing up my confusion." After that, He Yuzhu pushed his bicycle towards the central courtyard.

After He Yuzhu walked farther and farther away until his figure disappeared, Yan Bugui carefully took off the cigarette that he had pinned to his ear. His movements were so gentle as if he was holding a rare treasure in his hand, afraid that it would be damaged if he was not careful. Then, Yan Bugui put the cigarette close to his nose, closed his eyes, and sniffed deeply the unique and tempting aroma. This cigarette is only available to middle-level cadres! For Yan Bugui, who has always been frugal, such a precious thing naturally cannot be wasted easily, so he decided to experience this wonderful taste first, and then slowly savor it after he has had enough.