Siheyuan: If you ruin the reputation of the whole courtyard, I will move out

He Yuzhu criticized dissatisfiedly: "Random suspicion will only make your character trouble you. You should know him. To be honest, I hope you can be together. If you are with Zhang Yu, you will become a part of my family. We are a family caring for each other, how perfect!"

Hearing his words, He Yushui joked, "It feels like you have already made plans for me, as if you want to marry me directly to Zhang Yu."

He Yuzhu said seriously, "I know Zhang Yu's character very well. There is no harm in marrying him. I just want you to be happy."

"I have no objection to being with you, but I have always regarded him as an elder brother, and this sudden intimacy makes it difficult for me to adapt to it for a while." He Yushui explained.

"Hang out with each other more often and you'll get used to it. There's nothing to be uncomfortable about," He Yuzhu encouraged.

He Yushui glanced at He Yuzhui, with one hand on his cheek, thinking thoughtfully about Zhang Yu.

.....

Early the next morning.

"Brother Yuzi, why is your room so messy?" She said as she picked up Zhang Yu's wrinkled clothes, intending to help him tidy them up and wash them.

Seeing this, Zhang Yu knew that He Yushui had tacitly agreed to his confession. It was rare for a single man's residence to be taken care of by her so actively. This was not her normal state.

"I have to work on the weekend. How about we go shopping in Qianmen together when we have a holiday?" Zhang Yu took He Yushui's hand and made an invitation generously.

At first, He Yushui was a little embarrassed, but she quickly adjusted her mood and did not stop Zhang Yu's bold behavior. In today's society, holding hands symbolizes intimacy and may bring a deeper interpretation.

"Brother Yuzi, I want to discuss something with you." She looked at Zhang Yu and said seriously.

"Go ahead, I'll listen carefully." Zhang Yu responded, holding her smooth little hand tightly with a firm look in his eyes.

"I still have six months before I graduate from high school. I hope to consider marriage after graduation." Her words were cautious, revealing her anticipation.

In fact, He Yushui is already an adult woman. According to the law in 1980, women can legally marry at the age of 18. However, the law was revised in 1984, raising the minimum legal age of marriage to 21.

"It's okay, I'll wait patiently." Zhang Yu promised firmly.

"During this period, it is better for us to maintain a moderate distance in our relationship." He Yushui's attitude was very firm.

Zhang Yu smiled and responded: "Okay, everything will be as you said, Miss He."

He Yushui breathed a sigh of relief and realized that she was not naive enough to think that men would never lose control of their impulses. So she set aside a whole year to observe the two of them getting along and confirm that they were compatible. "My brother has ordered that you spend the Spring Festival with us," she said while tidying up the room.

"Will there be any other relatives visiting during the Spring Festival?" Zhang Yu asked.

"Uncle and aunt will definitely come, and the deaf old grandmother once said that she hopes to bring Lou Xiao'e with her." He Yushui suddenly thought of this and added.

Zhang Yu changed his clothes and nodded gently, "After Sister Xiao'e got divorced, she became estranged from her parents. She will be much lonelier during the Spring Festival."

After dropping the clothes, He Yushui earnestly warned Zhang Yu: "Listen, try to avoid too much contact with Lou Xiaoe."

"Hey, are you jealous?" Zhang Yu couldn't help laughing.

He Yushui rolled her eyes at Zhang Yu's statement: "I know all the little tricks of men. Even if Sister Xiao'e is charming now after the divorce, you don't have to imitate your brother's tricks."

"I'm not a member of the He family, and I'm not very interested in widows or divorced women." He held He Yushui's hand tightly and said affectionately, "Please rest assured that I will only be devoted to you, and to you alone."

He Yushui's face flushed slightly, with shyness: "My mother always said that men's sweet words are not always trustworthy."

Zhang Yu jokingly replied: "Instead of worrying about me, you might as well pay attention to your brother. He prefers to get close to these women. Don't ruin his good marriage." Hearing this, He Yushui nodded in agreement: "I should find time to talk to my brother. He will easily sympathize too much with these women, which may delay himself."

After saying that, she put down the work at hand, hurried back home, determined to discuss her concerns with He Yuzhu.

Zhang Yu shook his head as he watched He Yushui's figure quickly disappear into the distance. The pleasant fragrance still lingered in his eyes. "It looks like I need to start preparing for my new home in the near future." He looked at this simple residence, and the upcoming wedding preparation plan in half a year appeared in front of him, including the essential "three major items" - all of which had to be prepared in advance.

Considering the narrow living space and his financial situation, he knew that the existing savings could not buy enough furniture and he needed more vouchers, especially the tape recorder and watch vouchers which were out of reach. Even if he already had vouchers for bicycles and sewing machines, the others were still out of reach.

While thinking about how to get these coupons on the way, Zhang Yu was about to go to work, but unexpectedly met someone.

"Zhao Zihao?" His eyes revealed confusion.

Zhao Zihao was observed lurking outside the gate, constantly scanning the courtyard. When his eyes passed over Zhang Yu, he was surprised and walked closer quickly. "How did you know I was here?" His tone was a little angry.

Zhao Zihao bowed respectfully and explained: "Brother Zhang, please don't worry. I just want to visit your mentor to show my respect." His words were full of sincerity.

Noticing that Zhao Zihao had broken his finger, Zhang Yu's expression eased a little. "I have already told my teacher about your situation, but he politely declined your request." He said it directly and frankly.

Upon hearing the news, Zhao Zihao whispered Niu Yunfei's wish before his death: "Master Niu Yunfei once interacted with Master Lu, and when he passed away, he hoped to have further exchanges in martial arts."

Faced with Zhao Zihao's words, Zhang Yu was half believing and half doubting, and the friendship between them was not deep.

"Tell me, what is your real intention!" Zhang Yu asked bluntly, hitting the other person's mind without reservation.

Zhao Zihao looked a little embarrassed, and after hesitating for a moment, he said, "Do you have any extra brown rice or wheat grains left?"

Although he vaguely realized that Zhao Zihao wanted to exchange it for money, Zhang Yu still shook his head firmly and said: "I don't have too much food stored." The truth is that he has a lot of food types hidden at home, but he has not yet reached the time to sell them urgently, so he needs to prepare for emergencies.

After knowing this, Zhao Zihao seemed very disappointed. At the end of the year, people's private affairs are always complicated. Zhao Zihao and his wife Niu Meili rushed between bird markets to make a living, relying on selling food to maintain their lives, and even had to sacrifice part of their property to maintain.

Thinking back to the big dragon stamps that Niu Meili mentioned, and looking at Zhao Zihao's broken palm, Zhang Yu hesitated for a moment, and said calmly: "I don't have much food on hand, but I have some freshly picked Beijing Tiaozi pears here, do you want to buy them?"

Zhao Zihao raised his head when he heard this, with a look of surprise on his face: "Can we still find this kind of pear at this time?"

"It's a completely fresh pear." Zhang Yu deliberately took out a pear from his pocket and showed it to him. Zhao Zihao took it carefully, and the crisp juice immediately overflowed.

"So new?" Zhao Zihao was obviously surprised.

Although Jingtiaozi pears are not common in the current season, there are not many fresh fruits on the market due to transportation difficulties and storage difficulties. Especially when winter is approaching, they are even more rare. The rare fresh Jingtiaozi pears on the market may be extremely difficult to find in winter. "

Zhao Zihao immediately saw the opportunity: "Can your pears be kept so fresh? How many do you have? Give me a number." His eyes burned with enthusiasm to buy.

Zhang Yu replied: "I have quite a lot of goods, about several hundred kilograms. If you are really interested in buying, I would like to hear your offer." They retreated to a corner, and Zhang Yu tried to test Zhao Zihao's willingness to make a deal. He replied without hesitation: "20 cents per kilogram, just quote how much you can."

Zhang Yu, however, was firm: "I expect the selling price to reach 50 cents per pound. I'm sorry that I can't compromise." His words were full of determination.

Zhao Zihao said solemnly, "The price you set is a little high. You have to know that pears are easily damaged when exposed to cold weather. It would be very difficult to handle a large number of them at one time."

Facing his concerns, Zhang Yu responded nonchalantly: "Don't worry about the storage problem. I will take measures to preserve it properly." Zhao Zihao was stunned for a moment, and then he said with full of hope: "Brother Zhang, are you saying that you can ensure that these fresh pears will never rot?"

Zhang Yu nodded and said, "In about a month, you can still get the freshest Daxing pears." Hearing this, Zhao Zihao's body couldn't help but tremble slightly. It was the end of December, and Beijing was about to face the most severe winter of the year. Imagine being able to enjoy fresh fruit in the cold winter, this fantasy almost exceeded Zhao Zihao's imagination, but it was obvious that Zhang Yu did not mention it casually.

Recently, Zhang Yu has been thinking about how to deal with the large number of Daxing pears. Originally, it was just a small transaction with pigeon market profits, but now facing so many pears, the risks cannot be ignored. He has long been looking for partners to share profits and reduce risks. Previously, he cooperated with Niu Meili in grain trading to test the market response, but it was not successful as he wished.

Although Zhao Zihao had some doubts, his oath after cutting off his finger made him think it was worth a try. "How about this? You buy it first to test the market demand, and then discuss it in detail after a month? How about that?" he asked hesitantly.

“Can you make sure the pears are always fresh?”

Zhang Yu answered firmly: "The results will be clear in a month."

Zhao Zihao pursed his lips slightly, then made a decision: "Okay, then let's start with 100 catties, 50 cents per catty. As for the price, as you said, we won't bargain."

Zhang Yu smiled approvingly and said, "Your decision is indeed a good one."

Zhao Zihao said earnestly: "This is the opportunity you gave me. I will do my best and not make the same mistake again." He conveyed his firm determination between words.

"It's the season of fruit shortage right now, and a hundred kilograms is not heavy. As long as word of mouth is established, pears will be hard to find in the market in winter, and it will not be easy to make a loss." Zhang Yu continued to analyze his strategy.

Although Zhao Zihao has not fully understood all the details, he is familiar with the law of supply and demand. With the freshness guarantee proposed by Zhang Yu, fresh pears will definitely be in short supply on New Year's Eve in the cold winter.

Zhao Zihao said firmly: "Then please prepare the 100 kilograms of pears as soon as possible. I have made up my mind to give it my all." He will place the pears at the location reserved tonight. As for the cost, he proposed to pay half of the deposit in advance and the rest at the end of the month. "This is my request after careful consideration." Zhang Yu proposed.

"Mr. Zhang is a man of integrity and I am also a decisive person. I will pay for the pears, but I have a request." Zhao Zihao brought up a new topic.

"I hope to have the exclusive right to sell these pears." Zhang Yu praised happily: "It seems that you understand the meaning of exclusive agency very well!"

Zhao Zihao seemed a little confused: "What is the specific agency method?" he asked.

Zhang Yu shook his head slightly and assured, "Don't worry, these pears are your exclusive products. If our relationship continues well, I will hand over all the other items in my hands to you."

Hearing this, Zhao Zihao was filled with joy: "But I have a request."

Zhang Yu urged: "Why don't you just say it, I will fully cooperate."

"From now on, please avoid contacting me without reason. If I need anything, I will find you through Zhima Hutong to ensure that we communicate privately." In this regard, Zhang Yu made clear their private rules.

Immediately, Zhao Zihao promised: "Of course, I take Tianming as my witness, I will respect your wishes and will not cause you any trouble because of my changes."

As he nodded slightly, Zhang Yu noticed that the atmosphere around him was gradually becoming more lively. He waved gently at Zhao Zihao, indicating that Zhao Zihao could leave first.

"The pears will be returned to their original place at eight o'clock tonight. Please come to Zhima Hutong to pick them up tomorrow." After saying that, Zhang Yu stood up and said goodbye, then walked towards the Red Star Steel Mill.

As agreed, at 7:30 in the evening he returned to the place where he had met Niu Meili before, took out the two hundred kilograms of pears he had hidden, and prepared to leave.

The chance encounter at this time allowed Zhang Yu to meet Niu Meili, who was talking to Zhao Zihao. Zhao Zihao saw this and stepped forward to greet her with a smile: "Mr. Zhang, you are really punctual."

Niu Meili stood aside, looking at Zhang Yu with a little nervousness in her eyes.

"The goods have been put into storage. Please come and pick them up at the same time tomorrow morning." There was a hint of coldness in Zhang Yu's words.

Seeing the pears in the room, Zhao Zihao smiled brightly: "That was my mistake. Not only were you magnanimous, but you also handed the business over to us, as if you had forgiven me. I deeply admire your magnanimity, and I feel guilty." He sincerely apologized to Zhang Yu.

"Why not come to my house for a gathering tomorrow night?" Zhao Zihao took the initiative to invite.

However, Zhang Yu politely declined, saying, "Don't bother. Let's stick to the usual practice and just put it in your mailbox. You can take it and go. This is safer. We should do our own thing from now on."

Zhao Zihao swore firmly: "I, Zhao, promise that I will not betray my companions even if I am in danger."

Turning to Niu Meili, she nodded in support with the same determination. After they separated, Zhao Zihao and Niu Meili immediately went to the abandoned hut to carefully examine the batch of pears.

Facing the pears, Niu Meili sincerely praised: "Mr. Zhang is really capable. He can find such fresh fruits in such severe cold weather."

Zhao Zihao revealed his secret: "You may not know that he is actually a master in my field. His master, Master Lu, was well-known back then. He also escorted important people on their trips. He is very powerful and should not be underestimated."

Hearing this, Niu Meili deeply resonated: "Brother Zhao, we must make good use of such resources."

Zhao Zihao's pride was beyond words. He shook the hand with only one finger left and said, "You understand, this was my way of apologizing to you when I cut off my finger. It was a self-punishment." There was a hint of showing off in his expression.

Hearing this, Niu Meili felt a little regretful: "I was short-sighted and failed to see such a good opportunity."

Then he said, "Time waits for no man. Mr. Zhang Yu is likely to obtain a rare treasure. If it is an exclusive supply, wealth will continue to flow in."

Niu Meili nodded in agreement: "A small loss in business is worth it. The key is to maintain a good relationship with each other."

Zhao Zihao laughed softly and said, "It's impossible to make a loss. Fresh fruits are scarce in the market nowadays. The purchase price is only five or six silver cents. We can sell them for more than one or two silver dollars. This profit margin is very considerable."

Niu Meili is looking forward to this: "500 kilograms can make a net profit of 10 silver dollars, and 2,000 kilograms can make 20! The future is full of potential."

Zhang Yu added: "The key is the preservation method. According to what you said, I have mastered the preservation technology. Fresh fruits are even more scarce in winter. As the New Year approaches, the price per catty may rise to three taels of silver dollars."

"Three taels of silver? Isn't that more than the price of pork? Nowadays, a pound of pork is only six or seven or eight cents."

Zhao Zihao explained the economic law: "You don't understand the principle of supply and demand. The Spring Festival is approaching, and everyone is eager to have delicious food on the table. There is a shortage of fruits and vegetables in winter, so the prices will naturally rise."