Siheyuan: Starting with one acre and three fen of land

After dinner, the living room was filled with a faint scent of tea.

The two sat on the sofa, each holding a cup of tea, enjoying the tranquility of the afternoon.

He Yuzhu was the first to break the silence and looked at Chen Xueru beside him: "Xueru, what are you thinking?"

When Chen Xueru heard this, she glared at him with her almond eyes and retorted confidently: "Humph, what little calculations are you making? I just want to help you improve, how can I have any bad intentions!"

He Yuzhu smiled slightly and glanced at her face: "Really?"

"Of course, but I teach you Russian, so it's not too much for you to call me Teacher Chen, right?" Chen Xueru said with a smile on her face, not forgetting to observe his reaction out of the corner of her eye.

He Yuzhu raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and his eyes lingered on her pretty face, as if he was thinking about something.

Guidance from a beautiful teacher?

"Hiss~ It's so terrifying!" He quickly emptied his mind and patted his forehead.

Chen Xueru was a little confused by his series of confusing behaviors and could not help but look at him blankly.

"Ahem~" He Yuzhu noticed something was wrong and said perfunctorily, "You are probably younger than me, this won't do! You should call me brother."

When she heard this, she immediately quit and rolled her eyes: "That won't do. Besides, when is your birthday?"

He Yuzhu smiled and said calmly: "March of the twenty-fourth year, older than you!"

Chen Xueru was not willing to be outdone and raised her head: "Humph! Everyone learns things in different levels, and everyone specializes in different skills. It doesn't matter how old you are!"

He Yuzhu picked up the teapot and added water to her: "But I don't have to follow this path or learn this profession. I want you to solve my doubts!"

"Humph! I don't care, just tell me if it's okay or not!"

"Then you call me brother first, and we'll talk about other things. How about it?" He Yuzhu looked at her with a wicked smile.

Chen Xueru didn't expect that after all the talk, she would end up calling someone brother?

She shook her head and waved her hands to refuse: "That's impossible! You wish!"

After a while, He Yuzhu suddenly said, "Then let's both take a step back. I'll learn from you, and you don't have to call me brother. Is that okay?"

Chen Xueru's thoughts turned around, she slapped the armrest of the sofa with her palms, and glared at He Yuzhu: "Okay! You actually want me to teach you for nothing!"

He Yuzhu leaned over and looked into her eyes: "Xueru, just tell me if it's okay or not!"

Chen Xueru stared into his eyes, feeling the pressure from his approaching body. She leaned back involuntarily, her fingers tightly gripping the handrail.

She felt the heat in his eyes and subconsciously turned her head to avoid eye contact.

"Ah~" She let out a soft cry and said in a satisfied and confused tone, "Okay, okay!"

When Chen Xueru came to her senses, she angrily grabbed his arm a few times.

She hurried into her bedroom, slammed the door, and ignored him.

Outside the courtyard, He Yuzhu was pushing his bicycle and preparing to leave. He turned around and said goodbye to Feng Liping: "Mother Feng, I'm leaving first!"

Feng Liping stood at the door and pulled him enthusiastically: "Xiao He, why are you leaving so early today? Why don't you stay a little longer?"

He Yuzhu shook his head with a hint of apology on his face: "Mother Feng, I'm going to my master's house first today. You go back and rest!"

Feng Liping nodded, her eyes falling on the clothes box on the back seat: "Alright! Tie up the clothes on the back seat, don't let them fall off!"

As she spoke, she walked over to check again with concern.

He Yuzhu saw her actions and said respectfully, "Don't worry, it's safe! You can take a rest, it's hot enough today."

Feng Liping patted the back seat with a warm smile on her face: "Okay, be careful on the road. You don't have to come so early next time."

"Definitely next time! Aunt Feng, I'm leaving first! Goodbye!" He Yuzhu got on his bicycle and prepared to set off.

Feng Liping stood at the door and watched him ride away on his bike.

She thought that Chen Xueru didn't come out to see him off today, but judging from He Yuzhu's reaction, she didn't seem to be in conflict.

Feng Liping smiled gently, thinking to herself: "It seems that the young lady really cares about Xiao He!"

The smile on her face did not last long. When she thought about the situation at home in Suzhou, she became more worried.

Not knowing whether to inform the lady about what was happening now, he couldn't help but sigh and turned into the yard.

He Yuzhu turned the corner on his bicycle, reached out, and put the packaging box on the back seat into the space.

He thought about Chen Xueru's reaction just now and couldn't help laughing.

Hou Jiacheng, your wife is gone, even if Jesus comes, it’s useless!

He Yuzhu walked all the way to the outside of the Ma family's yard and knocked on the door.

Not long after, Tong Lanfang opened the door. She covered her mouth and yawned: "Zhu Zi, why did you come so early today?"

He Yuzhu smiled and replied: "I just want to come and learn from Master earlier."

Tong Lanfang couldn't help laughing, and looked at He Yuzhu as he entered the yard: "Aren't you getting irritated after saying that?"

He Yuzhu parked his bicycle, scratched his head and looked at Tong Lanfang, but did not answer.

Tong Lanfang looked at him carefully, and suddenly her eyes lit up: "You look so happy, have you made any progress with that girl?"

"Aunt Tong, you really are the Monkey King's Fiery Eyes and Golden Pupils!" He Yuzhu gave her a thumbs up.

When Tong Lanfang heard this, the flames of the Bagua flames burned fiercely, and she quickly stepped forward and pulled He Yuzhu.

"Hurry up and talk to Big Sister! Big Sister will go to the store tomorrow to give you a look."

The two of them walked towards the living room together, leaving behind Tong Lanfang's laughter along the way.

In the evening, Tong Lanfang sent Zheng Song and He Yuzhu out the door.

Zheng Song threw the lunch box on the handlebars to He Yuzhu, looking proud: "Zhuzi, the twice-cooked pork at noon is good! People used to say I was bragging, but now everyone knows that I have a good junior brother!"

"Senior brother, I will send you one next time!" He Yuzhu reached out to take the lunch box with a bright smile on his face.

Zheng Song smiled and waved his hand: "Don't bother, it's okay to enjoy it occasionally!"

He Yuzhu put the lunch box into the cloth bag and continued, "It's not a problem. I don't come here every day. Anyway, it's just a side job. I'm afraid you won't be able to eat when you're out!"

Zheng Song slapped the handlebars and said, "Really? Remember to put it in the cabinet when the time comes, or there will only be dregs left when I return!"

He Yuzhu laughed loudly when he heard this: "Brother, don't worry! I promise to put it in the cabinet for you!"

Thinking of something, he moved closer to Zheng Song and lowered his voice: "Brother, Xueru and I mentioned you. Find some time to go there and ask her for a spare key. There is only a wall between her shop and the backyard, don't let anyone escape."

Zheng Song nodded solemnly and gave He Yuzhu an approving look.

He Yuzhu saw that he had understood, so he stepped away from the car and said, "Brother, I'm leaving now!"

"Okay, be careful on the road, see you next time!"