Siheyuan: A Family of Loyal and Brave People

As the sun sets in the west, the scorching sun fades away and the cool evening breeze blows across the city.

There were eight tables in the small courtyard, each of which was filled with guests. Everyone was talking and laughing, and the atmosphere was very warm.

After a busy day, the wedding banquet was ready.

He Yuzhu and several kitchen helpers served the dishes to the table. At the same time, Cheng Hao entered the main house to pick up Xu Yun.

Weddings in this era are simple, without so many complicated procedures. They mainly consist of friends and family getting together for a meal and sending their blessings to the newlyweds.

The couple held the wine jug and wine glass, toasted everyone with a glass of wine, and the wedding banquet began.

The guests at each table could no longer hold back and were eating heartily, enjoying the delicious food.

I have to say that He Yuzhu's cooking skills are really amazing. The banquet he prepares is no worse than those in a big restaurant. The guests all eat with gusto, and their faces are filled with satisfied expressions.

The banquet lasted until dark, and the relatives and friends who had eaten and drunk their fill left one after another.

In the days of material scarcity, guests would pack up the leftover food from the banquet and take it away, and they would also clean up the leftover kitchen waste so as not to cause trouble for the host.

Therefore, after everyone left, Cheng Hao's house became deserted again.

Only the festive decorations everywhere in the yard are still sending blessings to the newlyweds.

"Finally, the work is done."

After cleaning up the tables and chairs, Cheng Hao breathed a sigh of relief.

Many guests came today, and Cheng Hao had a lot of pressure on his shoulders. Fortunately, everything went well and the banquet ended successfully.

"Brother Hao, it's nothing, we won't disturb you and sister-in-law."

He Yuzhu wiped the sweat off his face with the towel around his neck and tactfully left the yard.

Cheng Hao was in a hurry to get married in the bridal chamber that evening, and He Yuzhu didn't want to ruin his wedding as he was still waiting to hold his nephew and niece.

"Hey, wait a minute.

I haven’t given you the hard work fee yet.”

Cheng Hao stepped forward and grabbed He Yuzhu, saying seriously.

Brothers should settle accounts clearly. As the wedding chef invited by Cheng Hao, He Yuzhu had to take some money even if he didn't want to.

"Brother Hao, it's all included in the money you gave me that day."

He Yuzhu shook his head and refused to accept it.

"Don't think I don't know that you didn't get a penny of the benefits, and you spent all the money on the banquet.

Just take it if you are told to, and don’t say anything nonsense.”

Cheng Hao took out a wad of money from his pocket and stuffed it into He Yuzhu's hand.

They were brothers who had been through life and death together on the battlefield, and Cheng Hao could clearly see every little move of He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu had no choice but to accept the money.

"That's right.

I'll look for you next time I have a banquet."

Cheng Hao patted He Yuzhu's shoulder and urged him, "It's getting late, go back quickly. Your wife and Yu Shui must be waiting anxiously."

"By the way, remember to take the food left on the stove back with you.

I left it specially for the rain, so don’t miss it.”

In this era, basically every family sends a representative to attend the wedding banquet.

He Yuzhu came on behalf of the He family, but He Yushui and the others did not come.

"I thank you on behalf of the rain."

He Yuzhu did not refuse. He came out to prepare a feast today, and if he didn’t bring some delicious food back, his sister would be unhappy.

After He Yuzhu left, the courtyard became completely quiet. Cheng Hao closed the door and tiptoed back to the main house.

I quietly opened the door and saw Xu Yun, under the light, concentrating on counting the money collected during the day.

Cheng Hao tiptoed behind Xu Yun and suddenly hugged his beloved wife's waist.

Xu Yun was so shocked that her body trembled slightly. After she recovered, she cursed in a low voice: "Hate~"

“I didn’t expect that my dear wife is such a money-grubber.

Let me see how much money I received today."

Cheng Hao held Xu Yun's small hand, gently took the money from her, and said with a smile.

“These are all mine.

Haha, now I am the richest person in my family."

"Stop messing around, I haven't finished counting yet, give it back to me."

Xu Yun murmured softly in Cheng Hao's arms.

"If you don't give it to me, then I won't give it to you."

Looking at the weak Xu Yun in his arms, Cheng Hao became ferocious and put his face close to her with a wicked smile.

"Kiss me quickly, or I won't give it back to you."

Compared to the wedding banquet, it is more fun to tease his wife. Cheng Hao couldn't wait any longer because he hadn't found a chance to do it during the day.

"Really..."

Xu Yun couldn't fight for it, so she could only perfunctorily kiss Cheng Hao on the cheek.

Unexpectedly, Cheng Hao became more demanding. Not only did he not give her money, he blew out the oil lamp on the table and carried Xu Yun directly back to the bed.

“Don’t…don’t…”

Xu Yun only struggled symbolically for a few times and then surrendered easily.

……

Their married life was plain but fulfilling, just like an ordinary couple. Cheng Hao would pick up and drop off his wife to and from get off work every day and was busy with various tasks in the street office. Xu Yun would work while taking care of various housework.

With work on one side and family on the other, Xu Yun has a heavy burden on her shoulders. Fortunately, Cheng Hao is there to share the burden, so she isn't too tired.

Of course, she didn't have much time to focus on learning how to ride a bicycle, and the bicycle Cheng Hao bought for her would probably be gathering dust at home for a while.

Just like that, a few days passed and it was the weekend again.

This is the first holiday after marriage, and Cheng Hao has made plans early. Today he will take his wife for a stroll around Sijiu City, and then go to Hongbinlou for a good meal in the evening before going home.

Early in the morning, Cheng Hao and his wife got up, washed up, and were about to leave when there was a sudden knock on the door.

"Who?"

Cheng Hao frowned slightly, and suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart that today's itinerary might encounter twists and turns.

When I went out and opened the gate, several familiar faces came into view.

Cheng Hao's face became even gloomier, and he said in a cold voice: "Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong, Yan Bugui, what are you doing here?"

The people coming outside were none other than the neighbors in the courtyard.

"Haha~"

When he saw Cheng Hao, Yi Zhonghai immediately showed a flattering smile and took a step forward to enter the yard, but Cheng Hao raised his hand to block him.

"Cheng Hao, we heard that you became the director of Xining Subdistrict Office, so we came here to congratulate you on behalf of the neighbors in the courtyard."

Yi Zhonghai, who was blocked, didn't feel embarrassed at all and continued to try to get close to Cheng Hao.

"That's right, Cheng Hao. We are neighbors in the same courtyard. Why didn't you tell us about such a big thing?"

Yan Bugui straightened his glasses, which were tied with tape, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

Now that there is a government official in the hospital, it will be much easier for them to get things done in the future. This can save a lot of money.

"Oh, it's just a transfer from the army, nothing much to say.

I have something else to do, you all go back."

Cheng Hao waved his hands impatiently, as if trying to drive away the three annoying flies in front of him.

But these three flies didn't understand what people said and insisted on continuing to pester me.

"Cheng Hao, we came all the way here, but you won't even let us in. This is too unreasonable."

Yi Zhonghai turned his head and looked around, looking at the size of the yard and thinking secretly.

The house occupies a large area, more than half an acre. Cheng Hao, a cadre, is indeed wealthy.

"Just go in, I have nothing to say to you.

Get out of here right now."

Cheng Hao knew very well what kind of people these people were in the courtyard, and he didn't want to be blamed.