Siheyuan: A Family of Loyal and Brave People

The first day of the New Year was sunny and the sky was clear.

In the middle courtyard, Cheng Hao did not respond to Yan Bugui's enthusiasm, but just said with a smile: "Uncle Yan, it's time to pay back the money you owed me last year."

Cheng Hao has nothing to do today, so he plans to collect all his previous debts.

The money was not much, and it was nothing to Cheng Hao now, but he had to take it back. Cheng Hao wanted to remind everyone that his debt was not so easy to owe.

Yan Bugui's face froze. He obviously didn't expect Cheng Hao to mention money at this time. He was stunned for a moment, then smiled and evaded the question, "Cheng Hao, it's not appropriate to talk about these things on New Year's Day. I will return the money to you in a few days."

Yan Bugui used his usual tricks to delay the payment. Cheng Hao would be returning to the army in a few days, and then he could continue to delay the payment until he didn't have to pay back the money.

Cheng Hao shook his head, not falling for Yan Bugui's trick at all. He took a few steps forward and leaned on the table of the calligraphy stall, and said in a cold voice: "Yan Bugui, you said you would wait for a few days last time, and you said you would wait for a few days again this time. How long do you want to delay?

If your family is really in financial difficulty and you can't afford the money, it's okay to wait for a while. But your family is not in financial difficulty, but you keep making excuses. You don't take me seriously. "

These neighbors were still too optimistic and didn't understand the situation clearly. They had to wait for Cheng Hao to show his fists in front of them before they would repent.

Yan Bugui swallowed his saliva, knowing that Cheng Hao was serious and not joking, and hurriedly smiled and said, "No, no, absolutely not. You are a combat hero who has been on the battlefield, and I cannot respect you enough.

It’s just that I spent a lot of money on New Year’s goods, and now I don’t have any money on me.

Please help me look after the stall, I will go back and get the money right away."

After saying this, Yan Bugui put down the brush in his hand, turned around and ran towards the front yard.

A few days ago, Jia Zhang went to the military camp to cause trouble for Cheng Hao, and had a mouthful of teeth broken. Now she can barely hear what she says, and her babbling is unclear. Yan Bugui doesn't want to end up like that.

Looking at Yan Bugui's quick action, Cheng Hao shook his head helplessly. These neighbors really deserved a beating. They had to be beaten up before they would know what was right and wrong.

Not long after, Yan Bugui brought money back from home and paid off his debt.

When handing the banknotes in his hand to Cheng Hao, Yan Bugui did not let go of his hand for a long time, and his face showed an expression as if he had lost his parents.

For Yan Bugui, asking for money is more painful than asking for his life.

But there was no point in holding on any tighter. A single look from Cheng Hao made Yan Bugui let go and take back the money he had lent.

Just like that, on the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, Cheng Hao visited the hospital continuously and collected all the owed money at once.

Many neighbors were very dissatisfied with Cheng Hao's actions, but none of these cowards dared to question him face to face and could only endure it silently.

After this incident, Cheng Hao became famous in the courtyard and his neighbors became much more polite to him.

……

Outside Sijiu City, the bumpy mule cart stopped at the entrance of Qinjia Village. He Yuzhu got off the cart first to pay the fare, then turned back to help the matchmaker, complaining: "This place is too remote. What kind of good girl can come from this remote mountain area?"

"Ahem." The matchmaker coughed a few times and was about to retort, but the driver spoke first: "You are so ignorant, young man. The girls in Qinjia Village are famous in the surrounding area, and there are many people from the city who come to propose marriage. Besides, aren't you here for a blind date as well?"

He Yuzhu felt humiliated and was ready to fight the coachman for three hundred rounds, but fortunately the matchmaker stopped him in time.

Qinjia Village is not close to Sijiu City, and I have to go back in the afternoon. Time is tight, so I have to hurry into the village to do my business.

He Yuzhu was pushed by the matchmaker and entered Qinjia Village cursing and complaining all the way. The matchmaker tried to comfort him at first, but later she just shut up and just led the way.

No matter how much I say, it’s all nonsense. Once you see the real person, everything will be clear.

The two of them came to Qinjia Village, outside Qin Yong's house. Through the low earth wall, He Yuzhu vaguely saw a girl squatting in front of the house washing clothes. It was just a blurry silhouette, but for some reason, He Yuzhu's heartbeat began to speed up.

When he got closer and saw Qin Huairu's beautiful face and graceful figure, He Yuzhu's heart was pounding and he was stunned. He never thought that such a beauty could be hidden in a small mountain village. He felt that this trip was not in vain.

It was only after the matchmaker reminded him that He Yuzhu regained his composure and murmured, "I think I've seen this sister somewhere before."

"Hey~" the matchmaker sighed and corrected, "She is older than you, you should call her sister."

"Oh, I think I've seen this sister somewhere."

He Yuzhu had just corrected his words when he looked up and saw that Qin Huairu had already run back into the house out of embarrassment. She was nowhere to be seen.

……

On the evening of the first day of the Lunar New Year, shocking news broke out in the courtyard.

He Yuzhu, who had disappeared for most of the day, actually returned to the yard with a beautiful bride.

He Yuzhu held Qin Huairu's hand, smiling, holding his head high, and showing off to the neighbors who gathered around from time to time. Qin Huairu, who came to the city for the first time, lowered her head and leaned against He Yuzhu, her eyes were watery and timid, like a frightened deer, which made people love her.

"Dad, I'm back!" He Yuzhu shouted as soon as he arrived at the door.

He Daqing, who was drinking tea with Cheng Hao in the room, shook his head and laughed, "It seems that this kid has succeeded."

"Uncle He, I've helped Zhuzi so much, you have to give me a big red envelope at the wedding." Cheng Hao drank the tea in the cup and prepared to go out to greet him.

"Don't worry, you will definitely be included."

The two came out of the house, and He Yuzhu hurriedly introduced Qin Huairu beside him.

"Dad, Brother Hao, this is my fiancée Qin Huairu."

"Huai Ru, this is my dad, and this is my older brother Cheng Hao."

Qin Huairu raised her head and greeted the two quietly. This was her first time in the city, and she was curious about everything in the city. She was excited and eager, but also a little worried and scared.

"Zhu Zi, you brought the girl back so soon?"

Cheng Hao didn't expect that He Yuzhu would act so quickly and bring Qin Huairu back to the courtyard that day.

Qin Huairu buried her head in her fiancé's arms when she heard that. He Yuzhu scratched the back of his head, smiled and said, "Huairu and I fell in love at first sight, and her parents also thought we were a good match, so we decided to get engaged first.

Huairu had never been to Sijiu City and said she wanted to visit the city, so I brought her back. "

The blind date process in this era is relatively simple. Both men and women have learned about each other's family situations in advance. If the two young people are attracted to each other and have no complaints, they can almost confirm the marriage.

Of course, since He Yuzhu is not yet of marriageable age, he can only get engaged first and then get married when the time comes.

"Since you brought the girl back, you must be responsible and don't let her suffer any injustice.

You guys go inside and chat slowly, Uncle He and I will go and get busy first."

No matter what, He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu's status has been confirmed, and an engagement party is definitely necessary.