Siheyuan: I am different He Yuzhu

He Yuzhu rode his bicycle and rushed to Guan Xuezong's home. When Guan Xuezong saw him coming, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he said expressionlessly: "Zhuzi, you are back from your business trip."

He Yuzhu smiled and nodded: "Yes, I just got off the train this afternoon."

Guan Xuezong frowned and said unhappily, "Why are you here to see an old man like me when you just got back instead of staying at home with your wife and children?"

He Yuzhu quickly explained, "I brought you some local specialties from Baiyun City." He raised the banana in his hand and said, "You can't keep it for too long. Once it's ripe, it will go bad in two days. I thought I'd send it to you quickly and come to see you."

Guan Xuezong looked at the banana in He Yuzhu's hand and asked curiously, "What is this thing you have? It smells pretty good."

He Yuzhu smiled and replied, "This is a banana." After that, he broke off a banana, peeled off the outer skin with his hands, revealing the white flesh inside, and then handed it to Guan Xuezong. Guan Xuezong took the banana, took a bite, and after savoring it carefully, he nodded with satisfaction and said, "Well, it tastes good. It's rare for you to be filial."

"Master, I have been on a business trip to Lingnan Province for almost a month. How have you been recently?" He Yuzhu asked with concern.

Guan Xuezong smiled and nodded, and replied: "It has always been good, but during the time you were away from the city, the bannermen had no pork to eat, and they often bothered me about this. I heard that the price of pork in the pigeon market has risen to more than ten yuan per catty, and it's still hard to get it."

Hearing this, He Yuzhu quickly apologized: "Master, I am sorry for the trouble. Tomorrow I will ask my uncle to resume the pork supply to them."

Guan Xuezong waved his hand and said, "Let's not be so polite between master and disciple. By the way, please take away those old things I received recently when you can. I'm running out of room to put them. I'll take you to have a look first." After saying that, he stood up and walked towards the house.

He Yuzhu followed behind, and couldn't help but wonder what treasures his master had received.

He Yuzhu followed Guan Xuezong into the inner room, and saw Guan Xuezong walk to a corner and fumble for a key. He carefully inserted the key into the lock of the cabinet beside him, and with a slight turn, the lock opened. Guan Xuezong smiled and said to He Yuzhu, "Here, these are the treasures I have collected recently, take a look."

He Yuzhu followed Guan Xuezong's instructions and couldn't help but widen his eyes. The cabinet was filled with all kinds of rare items. There were bronze tripods from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, simple and solemn; wine jars from the Warring States Period, exquisite and elegant; Buddha statues from the Southern and Northern Dynasties, solemn and mysterious; bronze mirrors from the Tang Dynasty, smooth and bright; and rare and precious copies from the Song Dynasty... Each item exuded the breath of history and unique charm.

He Yuzhu was amazed and couldn't help but praise: "Master, you are so amazing! It's only been a short time, and you have collected so many treasures!"

However, Guan Xuezong frowned and responded with some dissatisfaction: "Humph, isn't it because of you? You opened up the supply of pork to those people and let them taste the sweetness. Now you suddenly stop the supply, their mouths have been spoiled and they can't stand the days without meat. And the price of pork in the pigeon market is expensive, so they have to sell some good things in exchange for meat."

Guan Xuezong went on to explain: "It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality. They are used to enjoying abundant food, and now they suddenly lose this treatment, so they naturally feel uncomfortable. Therefore, they can only meet their needs by selling precious items."

He Yuzhu scratched his head and smiled helplessly: "Haha, I really have no choice! But fortunately, they will soon be able to live a good life." A trace of expectation and satisfaction flashed in his eyes. Then, he turned to Guan Xuezong and said: "Tomorrow I will find time to let my cousin take these things away."

Guan Xuezong nodded gently and said earnestly: "Well, that's good. Then you should deal with these things as soon as possible." Then, he looked at He Yuzhu, his eyes showing concern: "Okay, since you have come to see me, you should go back quickly. It is really not easy for Xiao'e to take care of six children at home for such a long time. You should go back and help her."

He Yuzhu felt guilty after hearing what Guan Xuezong said. He nodded and agreed, "Okay, Master, I understand. I'll go back now." He was about to turn around and leave. However, just as he was about to walk out the door, he suddenly remembered something, stopped, turned around and said to Guan Xuezong, "Master, you have to eat those bananas quickly, don't be reluctant to eat them. They are easy to spoil." His eyes revealed a trace of worry, fearing that Guan Xuezong would be reluctant to eat them because of thriftiness.

Guan Xuezong smiled and nodded, and replied: "Okay, I know, you can go now!" His tone was relaxed and gentle, and he didn't seem to care about He Yuzhu's nagging. Seeing this, He Yuzhu finally left the room with peace of mind, leaving Guan Xuezong sitting there alone.