Siheyuan: Starting with one acre and three fen of land

The sky cleared up after the rain and was blue and clear.

He Yuzhu came to Emei Restaurant as usual, took revenge on Yi Zhonghai, and was in a good mood.

He pushed his bicycle into the backyard, humming a tune.

After entering the courtyard, He Yuzhu parked his bicycle and walked through the busy backyard.

"Master He, good morning!"

The handymen who were washing vegetables in the yard all greeted him.

He Yuzhu responded with a smile on his face and nodded one by one.

After walking through the crowd, I ran into Aunt Tang in front of the kitchen door.

She was holding an empty basket in her hand, probably because she had just brought the washed vegetables to the kitchen.

He Yuzhu's mind moved, and he greeted her enthusiastically: "Auntie, are you doing okay?"

When Aunt Tang saw He Yuzhu, she smiled warmly and said, "Master He, I am doing a good job here."

Seeing that there were many odd jobs workers coming and going at this time, He Yuzhu took a step to the side to make way.

He looked at Aunt Tang again. She looked more energetic now than she did a few years ago.

Ever since Tang Mingping followed He Yuzhu and received an award for his meritorious service, he has had a stable job under the care of his comrades.

The Tang family is no longer as dilapidated as before and has moved out of the slum.

Tang Mingping got married two years ago, and his children can now walk.

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Aunt, you look so energetic! It's different now that you have a grandson."

When she heard him mention her little grandson, Aunt Tang's smile became even brighter and her eyes were filled with love.

"Master Zhu... Master He, I have to thank you for this."

He Yuzhu waved her hand: "Auntie, you are too polite. May I ask when Brother Tang will rest?"

Aunt Tang understood that she was looking for her son for something, and quickly replied: "He will be at home to rest tomorrow."

"That's fine, I'll just go find him and catch up. There were too many people at the last housewarming party and I couldn't entertain them properly."

Aunt Tang waved her hands when she heard this: "Master He, please don't say that. He was very happy when Ah Ping came back last time."

After saying that, she lifted the basket in her hand and indicated that she should go back to work. "I will tell him the good news when I go back today."

He Yuzhu turned sideways and nodded at her: "Auntie, thank you for your help. Don't prepare any big fish or meat, I can bring it myself."

Aunt Tang knew his good intentions, wiped her hands, and patted his arm: "Okay, then we are in for a treat."

He Yuzhu laughed and joked, "Then I'll make more tomorrow and save it for you to eat when you come back."

He watched Aunt Tang walk away, pondered for a moment, and decided to reassign her a new position.

Now the number of diners in the restaurant has increased suddenly, and there are not enough people to serve the dishes in the front hall. We can let Aunt Tang do it, which will be easier.

He Yuzhu thought of an idea, walked into the back kitchen door, and went straight to the manager to discuss the matter. As for such a small matter, Wu Zhaoxiong would not hold him back at all.

The next day, He Yuzhu rode his bike through the alleys and after several turns he arrived in front of a house.

He stopped his bicycle steadily, looked at the house number on the door frame, and arrived at the address that Tang Mingping had mentioned last time.

Looking at the half-open gate in front of him, He Yuzhu pushed his bicycle inside.

After turning the screen door, he looked at the furnishings in the front yard and continued walking towards the middle yard.

"Comrade, who are you looking for?" An old lady came out of the house next door, holding a washbasin in her hand, and shouted to He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu looked over and smiled, "Hello, sister. I'm here to see Tang Mingping from the Intermediate Court."

"Oh, that's okay. You can go in! He's resting at home today."

When the aunt heard him say his name, she let down her guard. She poured out the water in the basin and waved.

"Okay! Thank you very much."

After entering the central courtyard, He Yuzhu went straight to the east wing and parked his bicycle under the corridor.

He took the vegetables and meat from the handlebars and strode towards the door of the east wing.

"Wow! Good guy!" He Yuzhu reacted in time and almost bumped into Tang Mingping who came out.

Tang Mingping leaned forward slightly, but quickly controlled himself, with a broad smile on his face. He stepped over the threshold and patted He Yuzhu's shoulder enthusiastically.

"Zhu Zi, I heard some noise inside and thought it might be you."

As he said this, he pulled He Yuzhu inside and looked at the things in his hands, "Zhuzi, why do you bring so many dishes?"

He Yuzhu walked into the house, looked around, and finally looked at Tang Mingping: "Brother Tang, bring it all."

Tang Mingping's face flashed with apology. He didn't expect that he would bring so much. He quickly asked him to sit down and poured him some tea.

He handed the teacup to He Yuzhu, turned around and shouted to the inner room: "Wife, bring Xiaobao out to meet Brother Zhuzi."

After a while, Tang Mingping's wife Lu Qin walked into the main room holding Xiaobao.

He Yuzhu had already put down his teacup, stood up from his chair, and greeted her with a bow: "Hello, sister-in-law, I am He Yuzhu."

Tang Mingping walked up to her, took Xiaobao from her arms, and introduced him to her: "This is He Yuzhu, whom I often mentioned to you."

Lu Qin knew who Tang Mingping was talking about, and nodded with a smile: "Hello, Brother Zhuzi. My old Tang would like to thank you very much."

She was Tang Mingping's bedmate, so she knew the reason. If it weren't for He Yuzhu's help, Tang Mingping would not have received the reward.

Tang Mingping made a mistake and quit the team, losing the preferential treatment for demobilization. It was that commendation that gave him a boost and enabled him to have the life he has today.

What's more, He Yuzhu had already paid the money in the first place, and he didn't take it back because of this incident.

"Hey, this is all old news. Just be happy."

He Yuzhu waved his hand and turned his gaze to Xiaobao in Tang Mingping's arms.

Tang Mingping teased Xiaobao and gently guided him to call for help: "Call uncle! Uncle!"

Xiaobao was held in Tang Mingping's arms. He looked at the unfamiliar He Yuzhu with his big eyes and smacked his lips.

He Yuzhu looked at the cute little guy, took out the red envelope he had prepared long ago, and stuffed it into him.

Lu Qin had just picked up the bag of vegetables when she saw this scene and quickly refused: "Brother Zhuzi, this is not allowed!"

He Yuzhu pretended not to hear it. He let Xiaobao grab the red envelope and laughed happily.

Lu Qin was about to say something else, but Tang Mingping saw He Yuzhu's determination, winked at her, and stopped talking.

"Sister-in-law, please go and wash the ingredients. I'll cook later." He Yuzhu stretched out his hand and pinched Xiaobao's little nose, saying.

Tang Mingping knew that He Yuzhu came here for something today, so he put Xiaobao down and said, "Xiaobao, follow your mother and eat meat later."

After the mother and son left the main room, He Yuzhu sat down again and Tang Mingping poured him some water.

"Zhu Zi, what's the matter this time?" Tang Mingping leaned forward, his face a little serious, and asked in a low voice.

He Yuzhu raised his eyebrows and chuckled, "Brother Tang, relax. We all have families, it won't be a big deal."

Hearing this, Tang Mingping breathed a sigh of relief unconsciously, and then said apologetically: "Zhu Zi, I'm sorry."