I am doing well in the Siheyuan

"Xiao Ming, when you go to the army and see Xiao Bai next time, tell her not to worry about me and let her work in the army with peace of mind. Everything is fine here."

After hearing this, Ye Ming replied.

"Well, Sister E, I will convey your words to Xiaobai."

......

Ye Ming and Ran Qiuye finished their dinner at He Yuzhu's house, and chatted with He Yuzhu and Lou Xiaoe for a while before leaving.

After leaving He Yuzhu's house, Ye Ming first sent Ran Qiuye home, and then returned to Long Shuhua's residence.

After returning to Long Shuhua's place, Ye Ming read a book first, chatted with old lady Long for a while, and then went to wash up.

After washing up, Ye Ming lay on the bed to rest.

Just like the ink-painted moonlight gradually faded away, a red sun slowly rose, and the golden sunlight filled the earth, as if covering the ground with a layer of golden gauze.

Ye Ming woke up on time, washed up, had breakfast with Long Shuhua, and then rode his bike to the steel plant to work. Twenty minutes later, he arrived at the steel plant, parked his bike, walked into his office, and started a new day.

Time passed like flowing water, and half a month passed in the blink of an eye. Lou Xiao'e's due date arrived, and He Yuzhu accompanied her to the hospital. In less than a day, Lou Xiao'e gave birth smoothly.

She gave birth to a healthy baby boy for He Yuzhu. According to the previous agreement, they named the child He Xiao. The birth of He Xiao made Lou Xiao'e, He Yuzhu's family, Ye Ming's family, and Yi Zhonghai and his wife all immersed in joy.

However, some are happy while others are sad, and Xu Damao is the one who is disappointed. When he heard that Lou Xiaoe had given birth to a child, he had a big fight with Qin Huairu that night.

A week later, Lou Xiao'e was discharged from the hospital and returned home. The neighbors in the compound sent her gifts. Although they were just some food and drinks, Lou Xiao'e and He Yuzhu gladly accepted the kindness.

A few days later, at He Yuzhu's residence, Lou Xiao'e sat on the bed, and He Yuzhu took care of her diligently. Ran Qiuye and He Yushui took turns holding He Xiao and playing with him. Ye Ming sat on a chair and said to Lou Xiao'e, "Sister E, this is the gift I prepared for He Xiao."

As he spoke, Ye Ming took out a longevity lock from his pocket and handed it to Lou Xiaoe. It was a longevity lock made of pure gold, with a unique shape, and obviously worth a lot of money. Hearing Ye Ming's words, Lou Xiaoe took the longevity lock with a smile and responded: "Xiao Ming, you are so thoughtful."

Then, she looked at He Yushui and said, "Yushui, help He Xiao put on the immortality lock." He Yushui replied "OK", picked up He Xiao and walked to Lou Xiao'e, took the immortality lock from her hand, and hung it around He Xiao's neck. "Does it look good, He Xiao?" He Yushui gently touched He Xiao's nose and said with a smile on her face.

He Xiao seemed to understand and chuckled. Seeing this, Ye Ming, Ran Qiuye, and He Yuzhu and his wife couldn't help laughing. In an instant, the room was filled with a warm atmosphere.

"By the way, Brother Zhuzi, where do you plan to hold He Xiao's full moon banquet, at your home or Sister E's home?" Ye Ming asked in He Yuzhu's room.

He Yuzhu replied: "Xiao'e and I have agreed that the full moon party will be held at Xiao'e's home. Then I will invite my friends at the steel plant, Xiao'e's friends, and the neighbors in the compound, and we will all have fun together." Ye Ming nodded in agreement when he heard this.

In the evening, at Old Lady Long’s residence.

Ye Ming and Long Shuhua were enjoying dinner. While eating, Long Shuhua said to Ye Ming:

"My dear grandson, look at your brother Zhuzi, he already has a child. When do you, Xiaobai, and Qiuye plan to get married?"

"Grandma wants to hold her grandson."

When Ye Ming heard what Old Lady Long said, he was slightly stunned.

Obviously, he didn't expect Long Shuhua to ask about his wedding date with Zhou Xiaobai and Ran Qiuye.

"It seems that He Xiao's birth has had a significant impact on grandma."

Ye Ming muttered silently in his heart, and then answered:

"Grandma, I'm not even twenty yet. It seems a little too early to get married."

"Besides, Xiaobai and Qiuye are at the peak of their careers, so it's not appropriate for them to get married now."

After hearing this, Long Shuhua glared at Ye Ming and said:

"Xiao Ming, it's not too early or too late. Look at Yan Jiecheng from our compound. He's about the same age as you and he already has a child."

"Getting married won't affect your work, Xiaobai's, and Qiuye's. Don't worry, I'll help you take care of the child if you have one."

When Ye Ming heard this and saw that Old Lady Long looked expectant, he couldn't help but feel helpless.

"Let's talk about it later, grandma."

"Grandma, I'm not going to sleep here tonight. I want to go back to my courtyard."

Ye Ming finished his meal in a hurry, said a few words to Long Shuhua, and without waiting for her response, he got up and walked out of the room.

Long Shuhua looked at Ye Ming's departing back and shook his head helplessly.

......

For more than half a month afterwards, Ye Ming did not live in Mrs. Long's house as usual, but only stayed there for a day or two occasionally.

Most of the time, he spent the night in his own courtyard.

The reason why Ye Ming did this was very simple. He was a little afraid that Long Shuhua would urge him to marry Zhou Xiaobai and Ran Qiuye if nothing happened.

Not living together can at least avoid Long Shuhua's nagging, allowing Ye Ming to have some peace and quiet.

To be honest, Ye Ming didn't want to get married now. He was not even twenty years old yet, and it was indeed too early to get married.

In addition, Zhou Xiaobai has only been in the army for a few months, and according to military regulations, she cannot get married for the time being.

Ye Ming wanted to wait until Zhou Xiaobai and Ran Qiuye settled down before talking about marriage.

......

As time passed, there were only two days left until He Xiao's full moon banquet, which would be held at Lou Xiao'e's home.

That day, in the afternoon, in the canteen kitchen of the steel rolling mill.

He Yuzhu's apprentice Ma Hua asked while cutting vegetables:

"Master, have you arranged everything for He Xiao's full moon banquet?"

He Yuzhu, who was sitting in a chair drinking tea, heard this and replied:

"Well, that's about it. Everyone who needs to be notified has been notified."

"By the way, Ma Hua, on the day of my son's full moon banquet, you have to be smart and make sure to entertain all the guests and neighbors who come to attend."

Upon hearing this, Ma Hua immediately replied.

"Don't worry, Master."

"I will definitely take good care of my guests and neighbors."

When He Yuzhu heard Ma Hua's assurance, he nodded with satisfaction and responded.

"That will put my mind at ease."

"Behave well, and after He Xiao's full moon banquet is over, I will teach you two of our family's ancestral dishes."

After hearing what He Yuzhu said, Ma Hua nodded quickly and said with a smile on his face.

"Thank you, Master. Thank you, Master."

He Yuzhu's family has produced court chefs, and their cooking skills are not something that ordinary people can learn.

Now He Yuzhu has promised Ma Hua that he will teach He Xiao two family dishes after He Xiao’s full moon celebration. How can Ma Hua not be excited?

"By the way, Master, have you informed Xu Damao?"

At this time, Ma Hua suddenly remembered something and asked.

He Yuzhu frowned when he heard this and said:

"Ma Hua, you know that Xu Damao and I have never gotten along."

"How could I possibly invite him to my son's full-month banquet?"

Ma Hua interjected.