Siheyuan: A Family of Loyal and Brave People

During the Spring Festival, the courtyard was filled with joy and happiness, except for the Jia family's house, which was dark, cold and unusually quiet.

Jia Dongxu looked at the plate of pickles, two steamed buns, and a bowl of corn porridge on the table, his brows furrowed and his face full of worry.

"Mom, is this what we eat during the Chinese New Year?"

The reunion dinner on New Year’s Eve is of great significance. Even a stingy person like Yan Bugui would cook a few meat dishes to satisfy his hunger.

Jia Dongxu couldn't accept that the Jia family's New Year's Eve dinner was so simple.

Jia Zhang picked up the steamed bread, tore off a piece, put it in the porridge to soften it, stuffed it into her mouth, and said unhappily: "That's all, eat it if you want. You've been lying in bed for more than a month, and the family savings have long been squandered. Now you don't even have a job. If you don't save money, the whole family will starve."

When Jia Dongxu was able to work and earn money, Jia Zhangshi loved him very much. But since Jia Dongxu lost his job, Jia Zhangshi's attitude has changed 180 degrees. He used to be a good son to his mother, but now he feels worse than a dog.

"Mom, my leg injury has healed. I can go out and find a job to earn money after the New Year. We can't be too frugal during the New Year."

Jia Dongxu's voice became smaller and smaller, and he said weakly: "Also, didn't you just get some money from Yi Zhonghai a few days ago? Your family is not that difficult, right?"

"bump!"

Jia Zhang punched the table, scaring Jia Dongxu so much that his body trembled.

"That's my money, my money!"

"You useless thing, if it weren't for you, would I be like this?

You still have the nerve to ask me for money? Dream on! "

Ever since Cheng Hao knocked out her teeth, Jia Zhang could only eat liquid food. She couldn't chew hard meat or vegetables, and she couldn't eat them even if they were cooked.

Since Jia Zhang couldn't finish it, she certainly wouldn't spend a lot of money to buy it back and watch Jia Dongxu enjoy it.

"I didn't ask you to go to the military camp to cause trouble for Cheng Hao..." Jia Dongxu muttered in a low voice.

It was clearly Jia Zhang who went to the military camp to get beaten, so how could he blame Jia Dongxu?

"What did you say!"

Jia Zhang suddenly stood up, staring at her son with red eyes. After a while, she sat down dejectedly and burst into tears.

"Old Jia, you died tragically.

Once you leave, your son will be unfilial. I will not live any longer. Take me away quickly..."

As Jia Dongxu looked at his crying mother, he became more and more frightened. After trying to persuade his mother a few times but seeing that Jia Zhang was still not satisfied, he could only grit his teeth and slap himself a few times.

"I was wrong, I was wrong, I was really wrong, Mom, please forgive me."

Jia Dongxu apologized to Jia Zhang while smoking.

Only after Jia Dongxu's cheeks were swollen and he had established his authority and regained control of the family did Jia Zhangshi calm down.

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Not to mention what the Jia family did on New Year's Eve, on the morning of New Year's Day, Cheng Hao, who had a good sleep, got up early, changed into the new clothes he had prepared, and went out to wish his neighbors a happy new year.

This is Cheng Hao’s first New Year in the Siheyuan. It is of great significance and worth celebrating.

As soon as he walked out of the house, Cheng Hao saw He Yuzhu, who was also wearing new clothes, coming to greet him.

"Happy New Year, Brother Hao."

"Happy New Year, Zhuzi."

After the two congratulated each other, He Yuzhu suddenly came up to Cheng Hao and whispered, "Brother Hao, what exactly did you talk to my dad about last night?"

Last night, Cheng Hao and He Daqing were playing dumb, and He Yuzhu, who was curious, hadn't figured out the reason until late at night. This morning, He Daqing dressed He Yuzhu in a new set of clothes and even did his hair. He Yushui didn't even get such treatment. This made He Yuzhu even more confused.

Seeing that He Yuzhu was a little anxious, Cheng Hao simply stopped hiding it and replied frankly: "Your father found a date for you. The other party is a girl from Qinjia Village outside the city. He is going to take you there to see her today."

"What?!" He Yuzhu was shocked, beating his chest and stamping his feet, saying: "Why didn't you tell me such a big thing earlier. Also, why did my dad find a girl from the village for me? Didn't I say... Oh..."

"Zhu Zi, don't jump to conclusions.

When you meet him, if you can resist the temptation, I will treat you to a meal of Quanjude roast duck.

If we are attracted to each other, how about you treat me to two meals of roast duck?" Cheng Hao said slowly.

"Heh~" He Yuzhu was instantly excited when he heard this. "You're trying to give me a good meal for free. You look down on me too much. With my cooking skills, I'm good enough to be the captain's daughter. How could I fall for a country girl from the village?"

"Look at what you are capable of. A cook wants to marry the daughter of the regiment commander. Then I have to marry the daughter of a division commander." Cheng Hao joked with a smile.

"Hehe, let alone the commander's daughter, with your ability, Brother Hao, you are more than qualified to marry the commander's daughter." He Yuzhu also responded with a smile: "When you get married, I will be the chef, I guarantee you will be satisfied."

"Okay, okay, okay, stop talking nonsense. Hurry up and get ready. When you meet the female comrade later, be sweet and don't be so stunned."

Cheng Hao patted He Yuzhu's shoulder and reminded him seriously.

"Brother Hao, are you not going to accompany me?"

Having fought together before, He Yuzhu knew Cheng Hao very well and could understand the meaning behind his words.

"This is your destiny, what am I going to do? To steal your limelight.

Have a good talk with him, I'll wait for you to come back and have a drink in the evening." After saying that, Cheng Hao left without saying anything more.

The family was quiet and lonely, and it was not that Cheng Hao had not thought about finding a woman, but he had to put it on hold temporarily because of certain things.

The problem He Yuzhu faces is that there are too few suitable candidates, while Cheng Hao's problem is that there are too many options.

Having made great achievements at a young age, Cheng Hao, as a company commander, is definitely a hot figure in the blind date market. On weekdays, the battalion commanders and regiment commanders are always worried about his personal problems.

However, Cheng Hao put his career first and rejected their kindness.

Cheng Hao must treat this matter with caution. He wants to wait until the war is over and then find a suitable partner to spend his life with.

After He Yuzhu simply paid New Year's greetings to his neighbors, he left the courtyard early as arranged by his father and headed for Qinjia Village outside the city.

Cheng Haoze was strolling in the yard alone. As he was walking, he suddenly saw Yan Bugui setting down his pen and ink in the middle yard, writing couplets for the neighbors.

Yan Bugui is a teacher at the nearby Hongxing Primary School. He is considered one of the few educated people in the courtyard. Every year, he helps his neighbors write couplets in exchange for snacks such as peanuts and melon seeds.

Since Yan Bugui's handwriting is good and it saves the trouble of going out to buy couplets, many neighbors are happy to ask him for help.

Less than half an hour after opening, a small mountain of peanuts had piled up in Yan Bugui's winnowing basket, and he was grinning from ear to ear.

Cheng Hao walked to the stall that was writing couplets. Yan Bugui thought he had a business call and greeted him with a smile: "Cheng Hao, do you want a couplet? I'll write you a nice couplet that will go perfectly with the plaque on your door."