Siheyuan: Starting with one acre and three fen of land

"Old Yi, what are you doing? You were walking just fine, but suddenly you stood at the door and didn't move."

Jia Zhang walked into the living room cursing, with a look of dissatisfaction on her face.

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai's body shook, and he quickly adjusted his posture. After standing firm, he turned his head and glared at Jia Zhang with displeasure in his eyes.

Jia Zhang looked around and realized that the occasion was not right. She shrank her neck, looked embarrassed, and forced a smile.

Yi Zhonghai then turned around and nodded to the people present.

Many people had left the He family before, and he thought everyone had gone home, but he didn't expect that the head of the family was still here.

Yi Zhonghai turned his gaze to Zhang Baishu, who was sitting at the top of the table, and bowed respectfully: "Old man, I hope you are well!"

Zhang Baishu had sharp eyes and saw through Yi Zhonghai's intention at a glance. He smiled faintly and waved his hand: "Xiao Yi, if you have something to say, just say it! We have almost finished drinking."

"Old man, please understand! The daughter-in-law of the Jia family felt a little unwell just now, and I would like to ask you to go and see her." Yi Zhonghai politely stated the purpose of his visit.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Baishu thought that the problem with the pregnant woman could be big or small, as they were all minor issues before.

But if anything unexpected happened to Jia Zhang's previous actions, it would be bad.

He stroked his beard and shook his head to refuse: "The old man drank today, you should go to the hospital to see a doctor!"

"Grandpa, this..." Yi Zhonghai looked a little conflicted when he heard his refusal, and was about to persuade him again.

Jia Zhang didn't wait for Yi Zhonghai to speak, and shouted directly: "Grandpa, please be kind! This is the eldest grandson of my Jia family."

Although her words were a bit unpleasant to hear, they were also reasonable.

Everyone's eyes were also focused on Zhang Baishu, causing his expression to change.

Seeing this, He Yuzhu knew that Zhang Baishu was a little shaken.

He didn't want to be the target of medical trouble at Zhang Baishu's age. That would be really disgusting.

"Aunt Jia, why are you howling? I think you should be sent to the hospital!"

Jia Zhang's face changed instantly, pointing at He Yuzhu and yelling, "It doesn't cost money to go to the hospital! Can't you use the money to buy meat? Who thinks you can eat as much as you do?"

After she finished speaking, she glanced at the dishes on the table, with envy and hatred flashing in her eyes.

After these words were spoken, everyone at the table, except He Yuzhu, had different expressions.

Zhang Baishu realized that Jia Zhang was playing the emotional card and trying to take advantage of her. His originally wavering attitude became firm and he did not want to interfere in the affairs of the Jia family.

The people at the main table looked at each other in bewilderment. Was he scolding them for living a life of luxury and being rich landlords?

"It's bad!" Yi Zhonghai cursed in his heart, and when he saw the changes in the expressions of the people at the table, he knew that the matter was over.

His mind raced, and he had no choice but to try to smooth things over.

"Old man, please be magnanimous. Jia Zhang said something nonsense out of anxiety. Please don't take it to heart."

Zhang Baishu knew it well, but with Yi Zhonghai's help, he could take advantage of it.

As residents of a large compound, such a small matter would not cause them to fall out with each other.

"Okay, I won't care so much. You should send him to the hospital quickly and don't delay." Zhang Baishu waved his hand and suggested.

Seeing the atmosphere become more relaxed, several people agreed: "Yes! The pregnant woman is the most important, it would be better to send her to the hospital as soon as possible."

Yi Zhonghai breathed a sigh of relief, his eyes swept over He Yuzhu, and his heart moved.

"Zhu Zi, lend me your bicycle so that your brother Dong Xu can take his wife to the hospital."

He Yuzhu immediately shook his head and refused, with a firm face: "That won't do. It's so late. What if something happens on the road and my bike is to blame?"

Jia Zhang was about to open her mouth to argue, but was stopped by Yi Zhonghai's eyes, so she had to shut her mouth in disappointment.

Yi Zhonghai felt a little disappointed when he saw that this trick didn't work.

Yan Bugui sat at the table and thought He Yuzhu was right. With Jia Zhang's temper, she would really be blamed.

The whole family had a good meal here today, which was even more comfortable than the Chinese New Year. He suddenly had an idea and offered a suggestion.

"Old Yi, I think what Zhuzi said is right. I remember there is a cart in the yard next door. Let's borrow it, let Dongxu pull the cart, and everyone can lend a hand. Isn't that all?"

"Yes! Teacher Yan's idea is reliable!"

"Yes! Master Yi, let's get moving!"

"Okay, okay! I thank all the neighbors on behalf of Dongxu!" Seeing that several people were willing to help, Yi Zhonghai thanked them repeatedly and turned to wink at Jia Zhang.

Jia Zhang immediately understood what she meant, turned around and ran out of the room, went home to inform Jia Dongxu, and prepared the mattress and quilt.

He Yuzhu looked at the people who stood up and prepared to leave, and said with a bow, "Uncles, I won't go. I still have to clean up this mess."

Peng Dagang patted his chest and said, "Zhu Zi, I have a few helpers, that's all. You just stay and look after the old man."

He Yuzhu bowed, thanked him, stood up and saw him out the door.

The living room suddenly became quiet. Aunt Wang took Xiaoyu by the hand, stood up and looked at Zhang Baishu: "Grandpa, I will take Xiaoyu back to the front yard. I will come over later to help clean up."

Zhang Baishu nodded with a smile: "Go ahead! Zhuzi can take care of it himself."

Aunt Wang smiled, lowered her head and said to Xiaoyu: "Xiaoyu, say goodbye to Grandpa Zhang!"

"Goodbye, Grandpa Zhang!" Xiaoyu waved goodbye.

He Yuzhu watched the two of them walk out of the living room, then turned back to look at Yushui: "Yushui, go to the kitchen and open the damper of the stove and boil some hot water."

"Okay, brother, I'll go right away." Yu Shui agreed, got up and ran out.

Seeing that everyone had left, Zhang Baishu stood up and prepared to go back to the backyard.

"Zhu Zi, I'll go back to the house and rest too."

Hearing this, He Yuzhu hurried forward, stretched out his hand to support him, and smiled: "Okay, I'll take you there. I'll bring the hot water to you when it's ready."

"Zhu Zi, do you feel that what happened today was inhumane?" Zhang Baishu suddenly said in a low voice.

He Yuzhu slowed down his pace involuntarily and shook his head repeatedly: "Master, why would I think so. It's obvious that Jia Zhang doesn't want to spend money on this matter. I guess it's not a big deal."

Zhang Baishu nodded, and a hint of sarcasm appeared on the corner of his mouth as he recalled the past.

"Well, in the past few months, the daughter-in-law of the Jia family was a little unwell, so Jia Zhang came to visit. At first, I thought of the friendship between neighbors and didn't think much of it."

He Yuzhu didn't expect this to happen. He usually goes out early and comes back late, so he has never encountered this kind of thing.

"Master, why didn't you tell me?"

Zhang Baishu gently patted the back of his hand and said, "It's just that I'm old, so I can teach you. The Jia family's daughter-in-law is pregnant now, and I don't want to get involved."

"Master, you are right. As the saying goes, business that is pursued is not business. The same applies to our medical treatment. People may not take your kindness to heart." He Yuzhu comforted.

Zhang Baishu smiled with satisfaction and changed the subject, "Haha, not bad. By the way, Xiao Chen has been back in Suzhou for some time, has there been any reply?"

"Not yet. Yu Shui wrote a letter before the New Year, but it probably hasn't arrived yet. If there is no telegram in a few days, I plan to send a telegram." He Yuzhu thought for a moment and shook his head.

Zhang Baishu nodded and agreed: "Okay, let's have a good reunion when he comes back. When the time comes, remember to pick him up at the station."

"Okay, Master, don't worry!" He Yuzhu responded.