Siheyuan: Starting with one acre and three fen of land

He Yuzhu extended his hand to signal He Dongsheng to sit down first, and then he slowly said: "Manager He, your pickles are really good! I think they have some of the characteristics of Liubiju. As for the wine... hehe!"

He Dongsheng heard this and thought that he had indeed met an expert. He looked at He Yuzhu and saw that he didn't look like an ordinary person in terms of his appearance and clothing, so he had to give in.

"I didn't recognize a great person. I'm sorry for not treating you well today!" He Dongsheng had no choice but to bow and apologize.

He Yuzhu waved his hand and said, "Boss He, I'm not here to cause trouble today. I just heard that this tavern here has some special features, so I came here to see it for myself."

"You are so generous! I will change a pot of good wine for you right away." After saying this, He Dongsheng stood up and walked to the counter, ready to get another pot of wine.

A moment later, He Dongsheng returned to the table with a pot of new wine.

He Yuzhu poured a cup and showed a satisfied smile on his face: "Tsk, not bad! Authentic Erguotou!"

He Dongsheng breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that the matter was over, and put on a smile.

He Yuzhu put down his wine glass and said, "Manager He, I wonder which winery this wine was purchased from?"

He Dongsheng hesitated for a moment and looked at He Yuzhu: "This is the good wine brewed by my in-laws' winery, which they just brought back a few days ago."

When He Yuzhu heard the news, his heart skipped a beat. Could it be that he was too late?

He asked hurriedly, "In-laws? What's your last name?"

He Dongsheng nodded, with a hint of doubt on his face: "Yes! My in-laws' surname is Xu, and we have our own winery in Niulanshan."

He Yuzhu noticed something was wrong with He Dongsheng, and coughed to cover up his embarrassment: "I think the wine is good, I want to ask for details. Go buy some when you have time. Shopkeeper He, go ahead!"

"Okay! You drink it." He Dongsheng turned and walked to the backyard, continuing to move the wine jars and pour them into the wine jar.

He Yuzhu sat at the table, drinking wine and eating pickles in silence, but his heart was filled with turmoil.

He thought that Xu Huizhen's marriage seemed to be a tragedy, so it seemed necessary to go to Niulanshan and find the Xu family's winery to see if there was any change.

In the evening, He Yuzhu left the Ma family and rode his bike back to the courtyard.

As soon as I arrived at the gate, I heard Li Huailiang's voice: "Brother Zhuzi, you're back! My family is waiting for you to have dinner. Yu Shui is already at my house."

He Yuzhu responded with a smile: "Isn't it here? Let's go!"

He stopped the car at the gate and carried it to go in. Li Huailiang saw this and stepped forward to help carry it.

"Zhu Zi is back!" Yan Bugui held a shovel and greeted He Yuzhu who came in.

He Yuzhu smiled at him and said, "Hello, Teacher Yan. I just got back. Please go ahead and do your work. I'll go over first."

"Okay, you go first." Yan Bugui watched He Yuzhu walk towards Li's house, wondering what he was thinking.

He Yuzhu parked his bicycle and walked into Li's house.

He looked at the table full of dishes, smiled and gave Aunt Wang a thumbs up: "Aunt Wang, your cooking skills are really good!"

When Aunt Wang heard his praise, she laughed happily and said, "Zhu Zi, I am happy that you praised me. Big Brother, bring a chair to Zhu Zi. Let's talk while we eat."

"Okay! Uncle Li, Aunt Wang, I won't be polite today."

With He Yuzhu's arrival, the atmosphere in the Li family became more lively.

At this time in the back room in the backyard, the swaying oil lamp emitted light, illuminating the dim room.

Two people sat opposite each other in the room, with a pot of tea on the table, each holding a teacup in their hands.

The deaf old lady picked up the teacup, took a sip, and turned her gaze to Yi Zhonghai who was sitting opposite her. There was a hint of determination in her eyes.

"The old lady asked Xiaoyan to call you over today because she needs your help with something." Although her voice was not loud, every word was clear.

Yi Zhonghai replied respectfully: "Old lady, if you have anything to ask, just tell me and I will definitely help you."

The deaf old lady nodded slightly and continued, "Zhonghai, do you know about the recent situation outside?"

Yi Zhonghai nodded and responded: "Of course I don't know this. The factory promotes this every day, and people discuss it on the street."

The deaf old lady sighed, her voice full of helplessness: "Yes! It seems that this day can never be changed back."

When Yi Zhonghai heard her say this, a trace of surprise flashed across his face, and he asked curiously, "Old lady, what are you planning to do?"

"There's nothing to hide. I plan to donate a house I own. If the situation changes, these empty houses won't be able to support me in my old age." The deaf old lady said quietly.

Yi Zhonghai widened his eyes and asked in confusion: "Old lady, why do you say that? Can't we collect rent now?"

The deaf old lady shook her head and looked at him deeply: "A few days ago, I passed by the yard at the entrance of the alley and saw that someone from above had nailed a glory board on the door of Old Hu's house.

I helped his kid find a job and sent him some supplies. Zhonghai, have you ever seen such a scene?"

Yi Zhonghai's expression turned serious and he shook his head.

"Yes! Don't say you haven't seen it. It's the first time for me to see it, too. I asked the staff the other day, and they will give preferential treatment to lonely elderly people who have no source of income and no one to rely on.

What's the news about the rent you mentioned? It's unreliable, and it might disappear someday."

Yi Zhonghai's face changed, and his voice was a little hoarse: "Old lady, you have considered everything carefully. How can you ask me to help you?"

The deaf old lady glanced at him and took a sip of tea slowly: "Zhong Hai, you should rest tomorrow. Just take me to find the government office."

Yi Zhonghai looked at the deaf old lady with some surprise: "That's it?"

The deaf old lady knocked the cup in her hand onto the table and looked at him sharply: "What? Do you think I will repay you with a favor and let you be torn to pieces?"

A trace of annoyance flashed across Yi Zhonghai's face, and he quickly explained: "Old lady, you misunderstood! Why would I think so? I dare not forget what happened back then."

The deaf old lady waved her hand: "Oh! I hope so! In the future, you can ask Xiaoyan to accompany me more often!"

Yi Zhonghai breathed a sigh of relief and assured her again and again: "Don't worry! I will ask her to take good care of you. Tomorrow I will take you to see Director Wang. I have dealt with him before."

The deaf old lady nodded: "Well, that's it! I'm tired today, let's stop here!"

"Okay! Then you take a rest. I'll arrange a car to take you there tomorrow."

After Yi Zhonghai finished speaking, he bowed slightly, turned around and walked out of the room.

The deaf old lady watched his figure disappear out the door, thinking that Yi Zhonghai was really hard to control. It seemed that she would have to show more kindness to Wang Yayan in the future.

Yi Zhonghai needs to be taught a lesson. Don't think that he can ignore her just because the situation has changed. He should not really think that she is just an old lady with no one to rely on.

Yi Zhonghai returned from the backyard to the east wing of the central courtyard, pushed open the door of his room and walked in.

Wang Yayan was sitting in the living room at this time, looking at the door, waiting for Yi Zhonghai to come back.

When she saw Yi Zhonghai enter the room, she stood up and asked, "You're back! What did the old lady want to see you about?"

Yi Zhonghai smiled at her and said, "Nothing. The old lady asked me to go out with her tomorrow."

"Oh, I thought it was something important! I can just accompany her out. You only have one day to rest." Wang Yayan pretended to complain.

"Haha! The old lady is worried, so you have to take more responsibility. Go to the backyard more often to accompany her in the future. After all, she has helped me before." Yi Zhonghai instructed.

Wang Yayan nodded with a smile on her face: "Okay! I get it. I've always been like this! Let's take a break!"