Siheyuan: The opening earthquake of stealing and replacing pillars

On August 26th, which was Sunday, the sky was gray in the morning, which made He Yuzhu mistakenly believe that it was still dark. However, when he looked at the alarm clock, it was almost eight o'clock. He got up quickly, opened the door and saw that it was going to rain!

"…A strong cold air mass moving southward from Outer Mongolia has now reached Inner Mongolia, Northeast China and North China, and is expected to continue to affect most parts of my country in the next two days. The temperature has dropped significantly today, accompanied by strong winds of level 5 or 6. According to the forecast of the Meteorological Bureau, after this cold air mass passes, the temperature south of the Yellow River and north of the Huai River will drop by about five to ten degrees. All units are requested to make preparations for cold and frost prevention…" The announcer on the radio was reporting the news of strong winds and plague.

The weather is indeed a bit cold, but it’s nonsense to say “protect against cold and frost”. It’s August now and the autumn heat hasn’t arrived yet!

He Yuzhu turned off the radio in a huff, then washed his face with a washbasin. He changed into clean clothes, took out his bag, checked the seasoning inside, and locked the door when he felt that everything was fine. He planned to go out for a walk.

When I was buying a bicycle yesterday, I heard their manager say that a batch of "new goods" would arrive this morning, and He Yuzhu also wanted to pick up some bargains.

When we arrived at the commissioned business in Beixinqiao, there were already people "leaning over the counter" inside, also waiting to pick up bargains. However, what they thought of as picking up bargains was not shopping for treasures like He Yuzhu, but buying some daily necessities, like old clothes, old shoes, fur coats, bedding, teapots, watches, bicycles, etc.

There is no other way. The commissioned company sells everything and does not require tickets, so if anyone is short of something, they will come here to exchange it. Of course, most of them are poor people. Because their families are poor, they can't afford to buy new things, so they can only use old things. However, if you are lucky, you can also exchange for something that is almost new.

He Yuzhu has no shortage of clothes, shoes and other things. Besides, he doesn't like them. Who knows if they were taken off the body of a dead person? It would be so unlucky if he got caught!

In the morning, most of the people "leaning on the counter" were children. The manager saw that they were not buyers and was too lazy to serve them. It was not until He Yuzhu came in that the manager smiled.

"Director He, you're here?"

It’s too enthusiastic, even He Yuzhu is a little uncomfortable!

"Manager Zhan, I'm just passing by and taking a look!" He Yuzhu smiled again and said, "You should be busy, no need to greet me!"

"It's okay. I have nothing to do in the morning. By the way, today's goods have arrived. If you are interested, I can take you there." Manager Zhan greeted with a professional fake smile.

He Yuzhu could see it, of course. After all, he was just a small canteen director, and it wasn't to the point where people would bow down to him.

"What a coincidence! Let me take a look!" He Yuzhu said politely.

"Okay, come with me!"

This commissioned business was very large, with five storefronts inside and outside. Three of the rooms with counters were halls, and the other two were warehouses. He Yuzhu followed Manager Zhan inside, where several staff members were counting the newly arrived goods. There were several piles of goods on the ground, and some packages even emitted a strange smell that made He Yuzhu feel choked.

"That's how old things are, don't be surprised!" Manager Zhan said with a wry smile.

He Yuzhu nodded to indicate that it was nothing, and then Manager Zhan opened the cleaned goods one by one and asked him to pick whatever he wanted. But when He Yuzhu looked at them, they were all pots and pans, light bulbs and some useless things, so what was there to pick?

"Forget it, I won't watch anymore!"

He Yuzhu walked out and said, "Manager Zhan, I want to buy a watch. Do you have any in stock? I was in a hurry yesterday and forgot to ask you!"

"Yes, but I don't know which one you like? The domestically produced Zhonghai or the imported Rolex?"

Damn, there’s also a Rolex, I must have one!

"Take a look first, take a look first!"

When the two returned to the lobby, Manager Zhan took out a few old watches from under the counter. Although they were old watches, they had been repaired and looked like new.

He Yuzhu took a look and was surprised to find that Vacheron Constantin also had it.

"How much is this?" he asked, pointing at the old Vacheron Constantin watch.

"One hundred and eight!"

Damn, second-hand ones are so expensive?

He Yuzhu was shocked: "What about this Rolex?"

"One hundred ten!"

Manager Zhan saw that He Yuzhu was very surprised, so he smiled and said, "The price was originally higher, but in recent years, the development of domestic watches has been too fast, so these imported watches have no market. Moreover, they are second-hand. It's only because you came, otherwise I would have taken them off the shelves. Now they are really hard to sell!"

Although He Yuzhu did not understand the market, he also understood that watches were still luxury goods, and even second-hand ones were not much cheaper. It was these imported goods that suffered from the times and fell to the point where no one was interested in them.

"Okay, I'll take this Rolex!"

He Yuzhu knew clearly that although these watches were not valuable now, as long as they were well preserved, they would be worth at least one or two million in a few decades, so it was a good deal.

"Okay, I'll pack it for you right away!"

Another good deal, Manager Zhan is so happy! This is a big customer, he must be served well.

He Yuzhu was about to pay the bill, but when he touched his pocket (actually connected to the space), he found that he didn't have enough money. He only had one hundred yuan, ten yuan short. Isn't that embarrassing?

"I'm sorry, Manager Zhan, I didn't bring enough money. How about we talk about it next time? I'm really sorry to bother you!"

"..."

Manager Zhan was a little confused. Did I just waste all my time talking to you in vain?

"Don't bother me!"

Manager Zhan hurriedly stopped him. He was afraid that the next time would be a long time coming. He had seen this happen many times.

"How much did you bring? If it's about the same, I'll give it to you. I can see you really like it. It would be a pity to miss it now!"

He Yuzhu was delighted, thinking that the price could be negotiated. I thought the price was fixed, why didn’t you tell me earlier!

"It's just a hundred. If you think it's suitable, you can give it to me. If not, I can wait for two days!"

Bargaining is also an art. You can't let others lead you by the nose. Since there is room for maneuver, He Yuzhu will certainly not be polite.

Manager Zhan smiled bitterly, this is what they are doing...

To be honest, this price does not even cover the cost, but these watches have been around for more than a year and no one has bought them. What’s even more annoying is that no one even asks about them.

"Okay, it's settled!" Manager Zhan said gritting his teeth.

……

After coming out of the commissioned company, He Yuzhu was in a good mood. Looking at the Rolex on his wrist, he felt as if he was back to the time before the time travel. It felt really good.

At ten o'clock, he arrived at Teacher Ran's house on time. This is the family compound for the school's faculty and staff. It has three floors and Teacher Ran's house is on the second floor. The guests have already arrived and Teacher Ran is busy greeting them.

"Teacher Ran~"

"Master He, please come in!" Ran Qiuye was very enthusiastic, as if she was treating her husband who had just returned home.

He Yuzhu just smiled faintly. He didn't want to get too close to Ran Qiuye because she was also a widow now!

The He family's tradition is not right, and they can no longer be entangled with the widow, so he vows to marry a "complete person" to correct the family tradition.

"You guys chat, I'll go in and cook first!" He Yuzhu said hello and walked into the kitchen!

Ran Qiuye was somewhat disappointed. She had originally thought of taking this opportunity to further her friendship with He Yuzhu. Regardless of whether it would succeed or not, she just wanted to keep the relationship going!

But who knew that He Yuzhu gave her a feeling of being rejected as soon as he entered the room. The classmates at the scene didn't know, but Ran Qiuye knew it in her heart. After all, the two of them had been together before, although it didn't work out in the end, but now the opportunity has come again, right?

You have such a good relationship with Banggeng’s mom, why are you so cold to me?

After thinking about it, Ran Qiuye felt like crying. She also knew her situation. Her husband had died, her parents were gone, and she was the only one left at home. But who could understand how lonely she felt at night!

Who doesn’t want to have someone to confide in?

"Qiuye, what are you thinking about?"

Ran Qiuye quickly calmed down and said with a smile, "I didn't think much of anything. By the way, you may not know that Master He here today is a famous chef. I guarantee you will want to eat more of his dishes!"

"Really?" Some people didn't believe it.

"Of course, he and I have known each other for a long time. I was the one who introduced him to cook for our teacher's family. Even the teacher looks at him differently!" Ran Qiuye seemed to be showing off.

"Then I have to taste it carefully to see if he is as mysterious as you said!"

"Just watch it!"

Ran Qiuye smiled proudly, turned around and walked towards the kitchen, ready to go in to help.

At this moment, she also thought clearly that she must pursue her own happiness bravely. Just like Qin Huairu said back then, happiness is right beside you and you must grab it, otherwise you will regret it.

"Hey, Teacher Ran, how did you come in?"

He Yuzhu was very surprised. He thought Ran Qiuye would be outside entertaining the guests, but he didn't expect her to come in.

"I'm just helping you. It's not the first time. Besides, watching you cook is a pleasure!" Ran Qiuye chuckled.

Enjoy? I think you are planning to enjoy yourself!

I can't give you this!

"By the way, Teacher Ran, I'll be leaving after dinner. I have too many things to do today and I really can't stay any longer! I'm sorry!"

The rule of banquets is that after the chef finishes cooking, he has to wait until the guests finish eating, mainly to prevent them from adding more dishes in the middle. But today, He Yuzhu didn't care about that, and left as soon as he finished cooking. It was really uncomfortable to stay for one more second.

This is a sign of not loving.

Ran Qiuye was stunned. She wanted to introduce He Yuzhu to everyone!

"Well then, if you have anything to do, just go ahead and do it. I can handle it on my own!"

I won’t serve you even if you play the victim!

He Yuzhu nodded, then lowered his head to cook. Time passed by minute by minute, and the two of them did not exchange a word.

Not long after, five or six dishes were ready. When the dishes were served, He Yuzhu stood up to say goodbye. There was nothing he could do. After the guests had finished eating and were satisfied, they would definitely praise him again. Then Teacher Ran would take advantage of the topic again, and he would really not be able to leave today!

"Thank you so much today!" Ran Qiuye walked her out the door.

"You're still being polite to me, aren't we friends?"

He Yuzhu emphasized the word "friends". He hoped that Ran Qiuye could understand that some people missed each other, while some people may spend their entire lives searching for the love that belongs to them and never get tired of it.

Everyone has a long and busy road ahead of them. There is no need to dwell on it. Love is beautiful, but it is a fleeting brilliance that will eventually be drowned in the long river of time.

When he returned to the courtyard, he didn't see the third uncle. He Yuzhu was very puzzled. Could it be that the old man was "laid off again?"

There are two guard posts in the courtyard. The first one is the front yard where the third uncle is. He always likes to guard the door, and then see who comes back with something, and then try to take advantage of it.

The second post was none other than Qin Huairu. She stood guard just to stare at He Yuzhu and the lunch box in his hand. She said nothing else, because any more words would bring tears.

But now that both of them are not here, He Yuzhu feels that the world is much quieter.

Just then, there was a noise coming from the backyard. The voice sounded like Xu Damao. He Yuzhu hurried over to see, because Ma Hua was moving today and was worried that he would fight with Xu Damao!

There was a large group of people gathered in the backyard, and Ma Hua was indeed in the middle. He was facing not only Xu Damao, but also Banggeng's family. He was isolated and helpless at the moment.