Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

Recently, He Yuzhu seemed to be enveloped by an invisible joy. His usually calm face was now filled with irrepressible joy. His slightly raised mouth corners were as bright and dazzling as flowers blooming in spring; and his originally deep eyes were now shining with hope as if they were inlaid with countless bright stars.

Each step seemed so light and cheerful, as if there was wind under his feet. He Yuzhu walked through the familiar streets and alleys with an energetic rhythm, with a clear and determined goal - to go straight to the mansion of He Laoer, a well-known and famous decoration master in the old city.

After finally arriving at the destination, He Yuzhu first politely raised his hand and gently knocked on the tightly closed door. When the door slowly opened, he immediately smiled, stretched out his hands enthusiastically, and said, "Oh! Master He, you are really a busy man! I came to visit you today to ask you, a great expert, to come to my humble home and help check our old house. I think it would be a good idea to tidy it up and add some new atmosphere to our life, right?"

When He Laoer heard this, his calm eyes suddenly flashed with interest. Then, he laughed loudly and heartily: "Hahahaha! It's Brother Yuzhu. We haven't seen each other for a while! You look so happy. Is there something big going on? Sure! Since you trust my craftsmanship, I'll go with you and see where I can help you!" After saying that, he picked up the heavy toolbox beside him without hesitation, followed He Yuzhu's footsteps, and headed towards the latter's residence together.

As soon as they reached the door of He Yuzhu's house, the enthusiastic neighbors rushed over like a tide and surrounded them in an instant. Everyone chattered non-stop.

Aunt Zhang's face was full of smiles, her eyes almost narrowed into slits, and she said excitedly: "Oh my, Yuzhu, look at this scene, it must be a wedding for the bride! Look at this house, are you going to renovate it?"

Uncle Li on the side was not to be outdone. He patted He Yuzhu's thick shoulders vigorously and said with a big laugh: "Haha, good fellow, you are finally serious about it! We old neighbors can also take advantage of you and feel the festive atmosphere!"

When the others heard this, they all nodded and kept saying congratulations. Everyone's face was filled with curiosity and sincere blessings.

He Laoer stood in the crowd, looking at the lively scene in front of him, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He raised the corners of his mouth, smiled and teased He Yuzhu: "Hey, Yuzhu, I didn't expect you to be so popular! Since everyone is paying so much attention, you must spend more time on the decoration this time!" After that, he strode into the house and began to look carefully.

He Laoer was seen pacing back and forth in the spacious and bright living room, and then he went into the warm and comfortable bedroom to look around; sometimes he got close to the exquisite doors and windows to look at them carefully, and sometimes he squatted down to check whether the corners were flat.

He held a small notebook in his hand, and from time to time he lowered his head to write a few words, as if he was drawing a grand blueprint. When he encountered some places that needed special attention, he would stop to discuss with He Yuzhu, such as how to place the furniture to make it both beautiful and practical, and which overall style of the room should be chosen to suit his taste, etc. Throughout the process, He Laoer was always fully focused and meticulous, for fear of missing any details.

Meanwhile, He Yuzhu quietly accompanied him, patiently answering all the questions raised by He Laoer. However, his mind had already flown to the upcoming lunch. So, he stepped into the kitchen with light steps, skillfully rolled up his sleeves like an experienced chef. Then, he quickly started a series of orderly preparations, from selecting fresh ingredients to carefully handling every link, showing his love and professionalism for cooking.

He muttered to himself, "Today I have to show off my cooking skills. My cooking skills are unique in the whole city! You are so lucky to have me here to help you cook!" As he spoke, his hands moved flexibly, first washing the vegetables carefully, then cutting the meat accurately, with skillful and neat techniques. From time to time, he would look up and cast his eyes at He Laoer who was working hard, his eyes full of deep gratitude and eager anticipation for future achievements.

Before long, waves of mouth-watering aroma wafted out of the kitchen. This rich aroma seemed to have magical power, attracting curious neighbors to stop and twitch their noses, making sincere exclamations.

Seeing everyone's support, He Yuzhu became more motivated, and the spatula in his hand turned the pot more frequently and vigorously. At this moment, he was secretly thinking that when he had dinner with He Laoer later, he must humbly ask for some practical tips on house decoration so that he could make his own nest more warm, pleasant, comfortable and cozy.

In the spacious and bright kitchen, He Yuzhu was like a skilled chef, concentrating on cooking lunch. The blazing fire reflected an orange-red light, like a soft halo gently covering his focused face, adding a bit of warmth and charm to it.