Siheyuan: Starting with one acre and three fen of land

He Yuzhu put down the chopsticks in his hand and looked at Yu Shui who was eating breakfast opposite him.

"Yushui, I have to go out and cook for someone later. At noon, take the steamed buns and lunch box and go to Aunt Wang's house to eat together."

"Yeah, I got it, brother." Yu Shui looked up, blinked, and nodded in response.

He Yuzhu thought that Yushui was about to start school, so he asked, "Yushui, did your teacher give you any homework for the winter vacation?"

"Huh, of course I have. I've already done it, brother, you only remember to ask now."

When Yu Shui heard this, she curled her lips and gave He Yuzhu a cold look.

He Yuzhu smiled awkwardly. The fact that he went to school and did his homework only existed deep in his memory. How could he still remember this?

"Brother, don't you believe in rain? These assignments are a piece of cake for you."

Yu Shui looked proud and raised his head: "Of course, I will go to college in the future."

"Okay, when you get into college, I'll reward you with a watch." He Yuzhu encouraged with a smile on his face.

Yu Shui suddenly put down the bowl and chopsticks, stood up in surprise, with a gleam in his eyes: "Brother, is it true?"

"Of course. When have I ever lied to you?" He Yuzhu assured. After he said that, he took out his pocket watch and looked at the time. Lu Ming was almost here.

He Yuzhu stood up, took the backpack from the chest of drawers, turned his head and said to Yushui: "Yushui, I'm leaving first. Don't go out to play by yourself."

"I know, brother, you are becoming more and more nagging." Yu Shui smiled and waved his hand.

He Yuzhu pointed at her and nodded: "You, you..."

He Yuzhu put on his hat and gloves, walked out of the courtyard fully armed, and stood on the roadside outside the gate of the courtyard waiting patiently.

Not long after, a familiar engine sound was heard at the entrance of the alley, and a jeep slowly approached.

Lu Ming was sitting in the driver's seat. He saw He Yuzhu through the car window and the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously.

With a "creak", the jeep stopped steadily in front of He Yuzhu.

Lu Ming leaned forward and waved enthusiastically, "Xiao He, come up quickly, let's go!"

"Okay, Brother Lu." He Yuzhu responded, opened the car door, and got in swiftly.

Seeing that he was seated firmly, Lu Ming smiled slightly, then stepped on the accelerator. The jeep drove away smoothly and sped towards the entrance of the alley.

He Yuzhu sat in the back seat of the car, looking out the window at the buildings rapidly receding behind him.

He took out a pack of cigarettes and handed it to Lu Ming in the front seat with a smile.

"Brother Lu, how long can you stay this time?"

Lu Ming held the steering wheel firmly with one hand, and quickly took the cigarette box with the other hand, smiling: "Xiao He, these are your cigarettes. I dare not take others'."

As he spoke, he stuffed the cigarette box into his pocket and took out a loose cigarette and put it in his mouth.

Seeing this, He Yuzhu took out a match and went forward to help him light it.

Lu Ming took a deep breath and slowly exhaled the smoke: "I'm not sure about this. I'll just follow the leader's arrangement."

"That's true. I was being nosy." He Yuzhu realized that this was not something that should be asked.

Lu Ming chuckled and said loudly: "You cook for the leader, so you don't have to worry about this. But it's better for us not to know."

"Brother Lu, you're right. We just need to do our job well." He Yuzhu nodded repeatedly, "However, is it just the chief this time or are there other chiefs as well?"

"It's just the chief's family. The chief came back to recuperate this time and has no other tasks assigned to him for the time being." Lu Ming reminded.

"Okay, I got it." He Yuzhu smiled, "By the way, Brother Lu, did the commander use the ginseng I gave you last time?"

"Alas," Lu Ming sighed, a trace of helplessness flashed in his eyes, "The chief and the boss kept one piece, and the rest were sent to the hospital for the wounded who needed it more."

He Yuzhu was suddenly enlightened. As expected, the ginseng was only left with one piece.

Lu Ming saw his expression change through the rearview mirror and was a little curious: "Why? You thought of it a long time ago?"

"Hehe, the leaders are all selfless, this kind of thing is also expected." He Yuzhu heard his words and quickly replied.

Lu Ming thought about the leaders he usually came into contact with and nodded, saying that it was indeed the case.

He Yuzhu suddenly had an idea, looked at the inventory in his warehouse, and suggested: "Brother Lu, I'll give you a few more next time. Even one piece is better than nothing."

"Xiao He, you have to talk to the chief first. I dare not accept it, otherwise the chief will scold me." Lu Ming was somewhat tempted and proposed to He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu patted his chest and said, "I will definitely tell the leader first, don't worry."

The two chatted about some things on the northern battlefield. Time passed, and before they knew it, the jeep had arrived in front of the compound.

The car stopped in front of the sentry post, and the sentry strictly checked the documents, and his eyes fell on He Yuzhu.

He opened He Yuzhu's backpack curiously, and inside was frozen chicken and various medicinal herbs.

"Good guy, Xiao He, you are really professional." Lu Ming turned around and saw this scene and interrupted.

The sentry turned to look at Lu Ming with a puzzled look on his face.

Lu Ming looked at him and quickly explained: "This is the chef hired by the chief. He brought his own ingredients. No problem."

The sentry nodded, returned the backpack to He Yuzhu, saluted and let him pass.

Lu Ming started the jeep and drove all the way to the front of the yard: "Xiao He, you go in first. I'll go park the car and come find you later."

"Okay, Brother Lu." He Yuzhu agreed, opened the car door, got out, walked inside, and came to the back kitchen according to his memory from last time.

He Yuzhu took off his backpack and put it aside, took out the chicken and herbs, glanced at the ingredients in the kitchen, thinking about the lunch menu.

After a while, Lu Ming appeared at the kitchen door. He saw He Yuzhu had already started preparing the ingredients. He secretly praised him in his heart and walked over without stopping.

"Brother He, please stop. The commander asked me to take you to see him first."

He Yuzhu paused when he heard this. He turned to look at him with a surprised look on his face: "Ah? Brother Lu, what's going on?"

"It should be a good thing. Come with me." Lu Ming raised a mysterious smile and patted He Yuzhu's shoulder.

He Yuzhu quickly put down the food in his hands, walked quickly to the sink to wash his hands, dried them carefully with a towel, and said to Lu Ming, "Brother Lu, let's go."

Lu Ming nodded and walked outside first, followed by He Yuzhu.

The two of them soon arrived outside the chief's study, and Lu Ming went forward and knocked on the door.

"Come in!" The leader's voice responded from inside, and the two men pushed open the door and walked in.

Chief Chen looked up and saw the two people coming in. He smiled and said, "Xiao He, you're here. Xiao Lu, go and have a rest first."

"Yes, Chief!" Lu Ming responded, saluted the Chief, and then turned and left the study.

Chief Chen waved his hand and looked at He Yuzhu with a smile: "Xiao He, come here first."

"Okay!" He Yuzhu responded, walked quickly to the desk, stood still, and imitated a salute.

Seeing this, Commander Chen couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Haha, Xiao He, you salute like a real soldier. Someone who doesn't know you would think you are a soldier."

"Commander, I am only understanding the form, but I can't take it seriously." He Yuzhu scratched his head embarrassedly.

Chief Chen waved his hand, indicating that there was no need to be modest, and changed the subject: "Okay, I have a surprise for you today."

After he finished speaking, he opened the drawer and took out a small wooden box.