Siheyuan: Starting with one acre and three fen of land

As winter goes and spring comes, green buds appear on the branches again, and the cold is about to go away.

I found a new job before the New Year and quickly completed the reporting procedures. Almost half a year has passed.

There were no vacancies in the Ministry of Metallurgy, so He Yuzhu did not force it.

There is absolutely no need to squeeze out others' positions just for the sake of convenience.

Other logistical positions are not as comfortable as staying in the cafeteria, so it’s better not to go there and just look for other places.

Finally, I mentioned it to Chief Chen, and soon I found a buyer.

I was assigned to a research institute in Dongcheng District, where there is a vacancy.

The new unit was not far from his home. It was just a few blocks south from the alley along the main road, which met his requirements very well.

This was also because he was taken away temporarily, and Chief Chen felt a little guilty for helping him get convenience.

Early in the morning, He Yuzhu prepared breakfast for his family step by step.

Unlike staying in the kitchen to watch the fire as usual, he hurried back to his room.

Chen Xueru was holding a Zhongshan suit in her hand, which was obviously well-made and worth a lot of money.

He Yuzhu glanced at his little son in the cradle, stepped over the threshold and landed gently.

He walked closer quietly and rubbed his hands: "Xue Ru, give me the clothes! I'll change into them right away."

Chen Xueru smiled sweetly, nodded slightly, and helped him put on new clothes.

Looking up and down at He Yuzhu, who was dressed neatly, she walked around him, patted his clothes with her hands to smooth out the wrinkles.

"Xue Ru, your craftsmanship is getting better and better! It fits her perfectly and looks stunning!"

He Yuzhu stretched his arms and found that the clothes fit well, and immediately started to praise them.

This dress was tailored by Chen Xueru herself and took a lot of effort to make.

"You're just so sweet! All right! I'll take them to school today, and you go to the party!"

The reason I'm dressed so formally today is because I received an invitation.

There will be a banquet inside the red wall today, and everyone will be organized to watch some opera and dance.

"Xue Ru, it's a pity that you don't go and join in the fun! You still value the child too much."

There was regret in his tone. In the future, there would not be many opportunities to attend such dances.

Chen Xueru refused half and half. On the one hand, she really cared about the child, and if anything went wrong, she would regret it for the rest of her life.

Secondly, the level is too high, and there are big guys everywhere, so I still feel uncomfortable deep down.

"Alright, alright! We're almost leaving now, and you're still talking here!"

Chen Xueru waved her hand and slapped him, interrupting him from continuing, and rolled her eyes in response.

He Yuzhu chuckled and let the matter go.

"Okay! You are the one who takes care of the family. You are the white jade pillar that supports the sky and the purple gold beam that bridges the sea!"

Before leaving, he did not forget to flatter and coax the beauty in front of him.

As the morning light broke, He Yuzhu rode his bike to Chang'an Avenue.

The familiar courtyard wall came into view, and as the wheels rolled, we drove to the gate.

The last time I went in here was several years ago. Memories came flooding back to my mind, and I couldn’t help feeling a little dazed.

The guards on duty had changed a lot, and only occasionally could one or two familiar faces be seen.

After the inspection, He Yuzhu stepped onto the familiar path and walked forward along it.

Except for the fact that the tree trunks on the roadside seemed to be thicker, everything else was still the same as I remembered.

In front of the auditorium, He Yuzhu stopped and looked up. This was his first time entering through the main gate.

In the past, I was either in the kitchen or in the residences of a few big bosses.

Passing through the gate decorated with lights and colors, a lively and cheerful atmosphere hits you.

According to the banquet schedule, there will be a play in the morning, lunch at noon, a movie in the afternoon, and a dance party in the evening.

Throughout the day, He Yuzhu followed Chief Chen to meet many people, became familiar with them, and integrated into the banquet.

The last rays of sunset disappeared, and night enveloped the earth again.

The venue has been set up in the spacious auditorium, and buffet tables with a wide variety of food are placed around it.

The guests gathered in groups of three or five, holding their glasses of wine and chatting, making the atmosphere in the venue even more lively.

"Buzz~"

The sudden noise drew everyone's attention to the front desk, and the room gradually became quiet.

"Dear guests, dear comrades, today..."

Mr. Wu stood on the stage with a smile on his face and gave his opening remarks.

After the speech, warm applause brought the party to a new climax.

He Yuzhu stood in a corner holding a plate, his focus entirely on finishing the food.

There were a lot of Western-style pastries stacked on the plate, all of which were styles that he normally found difficult to make.

He already has a wife and children, and is not interested in dancing, but he is still very interested in eating sweet cream cakes.

The old man was sitting on the sofa next to me, smoking a cigarette, his face flushed, and he was obviously in a good mood.

He had just finished a conversation with someone, took a puff of cigarette, and saw He Yuzhu eating with his head down, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

He waved to the attendant, pointed at He Yuzhu and whispered something, then saw the attendant walking straight towards him.

"Comrade He Yuzhu?"

He Yuzhu suddenly raised his head, looked at the person who came, and asked with a smile: "Hello, comrade! I am He Yuzhu!"

"Comrade He, hello! The old man wants you to come over! What do you think?"

The attendant glanced over there and quickly stated his intention.

He Yuzhu glanced in that direction and nodded repeatedly: "Okay! Let's go now."

The attendant nodded and led him forward.

He Yuzhu followed closely behind, holding a plate.

When he came closer, the old man patted the armrest happily and motioned He Yuzhu to sit on the sofa next to him.

"Xiao He, we haven't seen each other for a long time! This is my fault. I was so busy that I forgot about it.

Seeing you having fun today, I feel relieved. I don't dare to eat too many of these sweet things, but you are so young, eat more for me!"

In recent years, the domestic and international situations have changed dramatically. He has too many things to worry about and is often on the go.

He Yuzhu nodded, indicating that he understood, and took a big bite in front of him.

Knowing that he wouldn't mind doing this and would feel very happy about it, I really made him laugh.

"You are so busy that it's not a big deal if you can't remember these little things. Look, I'm here today.

I live in Beijing. If you need my help any day, I'll be there right away.

Hey, you know what, these cakes are delicious. If you don’t mind, I’d like to pack some back to give to the kids.”

The old man smiled even more happily, holding a cigarette between his fingers, pointing and saying, “You are still you, nothing has changed!

I promise you this. When you go back later, I will ask you to bring a copy with you.

But you must give your children my greetings as a grandfather."

He Yuzhu finished the last piece of cake and scraped the plate clean before putting it down.

After bowing and expressing their gratitude, the two chatted about family matters and laughed.

"Xiao He, I see you don't want to dance either, so go take a walk outside with me."

The old man exhaled smoke and asked He Yuzhu to go for a walk outside.

He Yuzhu quickly stood up and wanted to help him up, but was rejected.

"I am not old and feeble yet. Last year I could swim in the Yangtze River. Why would I need your help?"

He waved his hand to push He Yuzhu's hand away, stood up with the help of the sofa, and patted his shoulder proudly.

"How's it going? Hahaha~ let's go!"

What else can He Yuzhu say? Just give a thumbs up.

The street lights cut through the darkness, illuminating the road. The two walked slowly together, with security guards following not far behind them.

The old man suddenly stopped and looked back at the auditorium which was brightly lit.

There was a lot of noise over there, but standing here and watching it, I suddenly felt a sense of disconnection.

“Xiao He, you have made many contributions, all of which are selfless.

A lot has happened over the years. What do you think? Tell me about it.

You know I like to hear the truth, don't lie to me like others do!"

He Yuzhu stood there, facing the piercing gaze, and couldn't help but feel his hair stand on end.

All he could touch was the surface, and he had no idea what was going on inside.

How to answer this? It’s hard to grasp the right balance.

After hesitating for a moment, he spoke slowly.

"You know I deal with pots and pans every day, and there are many things I don't understand.

As the old saying goes, governing a big country is like cooking a small fish.

The subtlety of this is difficult to master, and I can only master the subtlety of the pot, cooking the dishes just right and making the food delicious.

After watching the newly adapted drama series today, I feel that I can borrow some of A-Qing Sao’s words.

She said this to protect our comrades and deal with the enemy.

But now it has become an excuse used by some comrades to get around issues.

Things have quietly changed. This is just my humble opinion. Please don’t laugh at me.”

He raised his hands and clapped softly, his smile was very contagious: "Good, good! This is your true words, and you said it very well!

I'll give you a few books. Read them from time to time to broaden your horizons. We'll discuss this next time we meet."

The two figures walked farther and farther away along the path, slowly disappearing into the darkness in the distance, and only faint laughter could be heard in the wind.