Siheyuan: Starting with one acre and three fen of land

The next day in the yard, He Yuzhu did not see any other movement from the Jia family. It seemed that Jia Dongxu swallowed the bitter fruit in silence.

He Yuzhu had met Jia Zhang several times and slandered the matchmaker in the alley intelligence station, saying in a sarcastic tone that the blind date she brought was not good enough.

This operation of dismantling the ladder before climbing over the wall really opened He Yuzhu's eyes.

Jia Zhang changed two or three matchmakers to help her find a marriage, but none of them worked out. In the end, she even had a quarrel with the matchmaker in the yard.

He Yuzhu heard about Jia Zhang’s “glorious” deeds from the aunts and grandmas in the alley.

"What a genius! Jia Zhang is probably on the matchmaker's blacklist."

These things in the yard are just small episodes in life. The beginning of the Northern War a month ago caused undercurrents in the city.

"Comrade, your ID!"

He Yuzhu took out his ID and handed it to the patrol member. After checking the ID, the patrol member handed it back to He Yuzhu: "Comrade, it's not safe at night recently. Try to go home early."

He Yuzhu reached out and took the certificate: "Thank you for the reminder, comrade, you have worked hard!"

He looked at the patrol team leaving, thinking that this was the nth wave and he really had to finish work earlier next time.

Shortly after the National Day, the situation on the northern battlefield worsened, and the top leader called on the people of the whole country to "resist the U.S. and aid Korea, and defend the country."

A massive campaign to defend peace and oppose aggression was launched across the country, which sparked a wave of joining the army, participating in the war, and supporting the front.

He Yuzhu sat on a chair, his eyes sweeping over the "Joint Declaration of Democratic Parties" on the newspaper in his hand.

He knew that this great movement had begun and was thinking about what he could do to contribute.

All kinds of thoughts came to my mind, and my fingers tapped rhythmically on the table.

He Yuzhu thought for a long time, and finally shook his head secretly: "A good cook cannot cook without rice! The money I have is not enough to donate a cannon."

He sighed. Since he couldn't go to the front or join the army, he thought he might as well donate some money to show his appreciation.

"Maybe I can still do this. It doesn't hurt to try. Let's get started!"

He Yuzhu picked up the wick, took out a paintbrush and a notebook from the cabinet, leaned over the table and began to write and draw.

A few days later in the morning, He Yuzhu took a leave of absence and rode his bike to the district office.

He entered the yard, came to the door of the office he had been in last time, and knocked.

When Wang Xia heard the voice, she looked up and saw He Yuzhu at the door: "Xiao He? Come in! What do you want to do today?"

"Hello, Director Wang! I came here today to ask you something."

Wang Xia picked up the thermos and poured him a glass of water, then handed it to him: "Xiao He, go ahead!"

"It's like this. I see that everyone is very active and enthusiastic in participating in sports, and I want to do my part, too."

Wang Xia was very pleased to hear this and patted his arm to show encouragement: "You are very good!"

"Hehe! Everyone out there is joining the army to support the front. I can't go for the time being, so I plan to donate money to the country. I wonder if this idea is feasible now?"

Wang Xia also hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Xiao He, we are indeed not accepting donations from the masses. How about this! I will take you to report to the leader."

He Yuzhu saw that she was about to leave, and hurriedly stopped her: "Wait a minute! I have some more ideas, please take a look first."

As he spoke, he took out the booklet from his bag and handed it to Wang Xia.

Wang Xia took it nonchalantly, and as she turned the pages, her expression became serious.

"Okay! Let's go find the leader together now." Wang Xia took He Yuzhu's wrist and walked out.

“Dongdongdong~ Director Su, this is Wang Xia, I have an urgent matter to report!”

"Please come in!"

When Wang Xia heard the voice, she immediately took He Yuzhu into the office.

She walked forward swiftly and placed the booklet in her hand in front of the director.

Director Su opened the booklet in front of him and flipped through it quickly.

Wang Xia saw that Director Su had finished reading it, so she began to speak: "This is the manual Comrade Xiao He just handed to me.

Comrade Xiao He made a voluntary donation to support the frontline, but the organization did not notify us about this.”

Director Su stood up and walked over, shaking hands with He Yuzhu: "This must be Comrade He! It's true that the younger generation is pushing the older generation forward, not bad, not bad!"

"Director Su, thank you for your kindness! These are just some of my simple ideas, just throwing out some ideas to stimulate discussion."

Director Su turned to look at Wang Xia and said, "Secretary Wang, go write a report on the voluntary donations from the masses and I will type it up.

After all, there is no need to dampen the patriotic enthusiasm of the masses. Please prepare a receipt for Comrade Xiao He’s donation. If the report is not approved, we will return the money.”

"As for this suggestion." Director Su paused, "I will go to the municipal government to find the district mayor and report it as soon as possible."

After Director Su finished speaking, he patted He Yuzhu on the shoulder and strode out the door.

Wang Xia and He Yuzhu followed Director Su out of the office.

"Xiao He, let's go back! I'll give you a receipt. The idea for your booklet is novel, I think it will be adopted, maybe you'll be rewarded again!"

"I mainly want to contribute. It is better to let our soldiers eat better than any reward."

Wang Xia was very satisfied with He Yuzhu in front of her, and her heart was moved instantly: "You are right. Whether there is a reward or not, I will find you a good wife in the future."

"Ah!? I'm still young, thank you for your kindness." He Yuzhu was puzzled as to why they were talking about getting married.

Wang Xia looked at him with a smile: "A good wife must find a good target early, otherwise the opportunity will be lost, understand?"

He Yuzhu had no choice but to interrupt and said, "Okay! Let's get down to business!"

"Haha! Just take out the money! I'll give you a receipt."

He Yuzhu opened his backpack and put a bundle of money on the table.

Wang Xia looked at him in surprise when she saw so much money: "Wow! Zhuzi, how do you have so much money?"

He Yuzhu looked at Wang Xia and spread his hands: "I earned it! I invested in a set of comic books last year and got paid this year."

When Wang Xia heard that it was publishing fees, she knew it was real. This thing is very easy to check.

"Then why don't you leave some for the family?"

"You forgot that I also bought government bonds from you. And now I work at the Emei Restaurant. I have money in my pocket every month and I have money to spend."

Wang Xia nodded and began to count the money, jokingly saying, "I never thought you had this skill!"

In her mind, she raised He Yuzhu's priority to a higher level, and her mind quickly flashed through the younger generations of her relatives and comrades-in-arms who were of the same age, trying to see which one would be suitable.

He Yuzhu took the receipt and said, "Don't you think the illustrations in the booklet are good?"

Wang Xia was only paying attention to the text content just now, but now she thinks carefully that the illustrations are indeed good. It is obvious that the illustrations are skillfully done and not just scribbled.

He Yuzhu saw that she had figured it out, so he said goodbye: "Then you are busy, I will leave first."

"Okay, if the report is not passed, you will be notified to come and collect the money."