Siheyuan: Starting with one acre and three fen of land

The summer night breeze blows gently, and the cicadas chirp one after another.

The lights in the He family's living room were bright, and He Yuzhu was busy packing his luggage.

Yu Shui, who was standing by, was circling around him happily, his words full of anticipation for the journey.

"Brother, how long will it take us to get to Suzhou? I have never been to such a far place." Yu Shui's eyes were shining with longing, and she looked up at He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu did not stop his movements. He responded softly: "Yushui, I don't know the exact time. To be honest, this is the first time in my life that I have been to such a far place."

Yu Shui sat on the chair, swinging her legs: "Hehe, I'll follow you, big brother, no matter where you go."

He Yuzhu packed his luggage, turned around and rubbed Yu Shui's little head lovingly: "Follow me, I promise you will have delicious food and drinks. I'm going to the backyard now, you stay at home obediently."

Yu Shui nodded, and suddenly remembered something: "By the way, brother, will Sister Xueru come to pick us up then?"

"Of course," He Yuzhu nodded affirmatively, "I have already sent her a telegram to tell her the time we are leaving."

After He Yuzhu told her to go to bed early, he walked out of the room and headed towards the backyard.

The next morning, the sun shone brightly in the backyard.

He Yuzhu carried Zhang Baishu's luggage and carefully helped him out of the room.

Zhang Baishu stood at the door, his eyes lingering inside the house, which was filled with his memories.

He took a deep breath, locked the door with trembling hands, and handed the key to He Yuzhu.

"Zhu Zi, let's go!" Zhang Baishu's voice trembled slightly.

"Okay, old man. Go to your hometown and see the customs and culture. That's what you are familiar with in your bones." He Yuzhu comforted him and took the key.

Zhang Baishu looked leisurely and gently patted the back of He Yuzhu's hand to express his gratitude.

Everyone in the yard gathered to see Zhang Baishu off and bid farewell reluctantly.

He Yuzhu pulled Aunt Wang aside and handed her the key: "Aunt Wang, I may be gone for a month or two. Please help me ventilate the room and clean the house."

"Don't worry, Zhuzi." Aunt Wang took the key and agreed.

After He Yuzhu bowed and thanked him, he saw that the time was almost up, so he walked over to remind Zhang Baishu.

Zhang Baishu bowed and said goodbye to everyone: "Dear friends and neighbors, thank you for your hospitality! It's time for us to set off."

He Yuzhu carried the luggage, supported Zhang Baishu with one hand, and held Yu Shui's hand with the other, and walked towards the entrance of the alley.

The deaf old lady looked at Zhang Baishu's back as he walked away from afar, and her emotions gradually became more and more intense.

A barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she thought to herself, "Zhang Baishu did a good job!"

In the past, she always thought that she would just outlast him so that no one would know her true identity.

Now that the person who is more respected than herself is finally going to disappear, she can start her own retirement plan.

However, she also had to be careful not to let Zhang Baishu tell the secret to He Yuzhu. The last rumor incident had already given her a warning.

Thinking of this, the deaf old lady couldn't help but sigh, feeling a little regretful. How could the best candidate for taking care of her in her old age be gone?

In Suzhou City, thousands of miles away, Chen Xueru could only keep in touch with He Yuzhu through telegrams in the past few months.

Whenever she received a telegram from Beijing, her heart would beat faster.

The latest telegram finally arrived. Chen Xueru couldn't wait to unfold the paper. When she learned that He Yuzhu was coming to Suzhou, her eyes suddenly flashed with anticipation.

After reading the telegram, she gently covered her chest as if to suppress her excited heart, and the smile at the corner of her lips bloomed like a spring flower.

Feng Liping saw this scene from the side and joked, "Miss, the soul is back!"

"Auntie Feng, you're here again!" Chen Xueru's cheeks flushed and she pouted in pretending to be angry.

Feng Liping looked at her with a smile, her eyes full of doting: "Is Xiao He coming? You look so happy."

"Yes!" Chen Xueru nodded heavily, with a smile in her eyes, "He should have boarded the bus in Sijiu City by now."

Feng Liping looked at Chen Xueru's happy expression and felt relieved: "It seems that the young lady's wish is about to come true."

Chen Xueru carefully folded the telegram and put it in her pocket.

She lay contentedly on the bed and rolled around happily like a child who had received candy.

Feng Liping looked at her cute appearance and couldn't help but smile and shook her head.

Chen Xueru suddenly stopped, sat up and looked at Feng Liping seriously: "Feng Ma, you have to keep this a secret for me. Otherwise, that scoundrel Hou will come back and do something bad."

Feng Liping was slightly stunned after hearing this, and said hesitantly: "What if the lady asks about this?"

Chen Xueru got up from the bed, walked quickly to Feng Liping's side, took her hand and said coquettishly: "Feng Ma, how could you bear to let me fall into the fire pit? Please help me~"

Seeing her acting like a spoiled child, Feng Liping's heart softened. Thinking that this girl she had raised since childhood was about to have happiness, she nodded and agreed: "Okay, Mother Feng won't tell anyone."

At this time, Chen Xueru thought of Zhang Baishu who would also go south with her, so she ordered: "Auntie Feng, please prepare a car for me. I want to go to the Zhang family and tell them the news."

"Okay, Miss." Feng Liping responded, and then asked with some concern, "Won't the news get out then?"

"The oldest person in the Zhang family now is the old man, and there is only one younger brother left of the same generation." Chen Xueru explained.

Thinking of the interesting experience at Zhang's house last time, she couldn't help laughing, "Last time, some of them called me aunt! Hehe, I will ask them to keep it a secret."

Feng Liping also covered her mouth and laughed, saying repeatedly: "Little aunt, I want someone to prepare a car for you."

Seeing Feng Liping walk out of the room, Chen Xueru stood up, walked to the dressing table and sat on the stool.

She opened the drawer, took out an exquisite dressing box, unfastened the lock on it, and took out a book.

A silly smile appeared on her face as she looked at the words on the page.

"No wonder Brother Zhuzi didn't tell me who he was that time. I never thought I could meet such a big shot. Hehe!" She murmured to herself.

"I wonder what surprise Zhuzi-ge will bring me this time? I'm so looking forward to it!"

She came to her senses, put the book back into the dressing box, locked it, and put it back in the drawer.

She turned her head to look at herself in the dressing mirror, her eyebrows and eyes were like a painting. For a moment, she fell into fantasy, as if she saw herself wearing a phoenix crown and a bridal robe.

"Miss, Miss, the car is ready!" Feng Liping's voice suddenly came from outside, breaking her thoughts.

Chen Xueru woke up from her trance. The person in the mirror had a rosy face. She quickly smoothed her hair and said, "Auntie Feng, I'll be right there!"

After she finished speaking, she quickly stood up and walked out hurriedly.