Siheyuan: Starting with one acre and three fen of land

The three of them rode their bicycles forward, through the streets and alleys, and finally stopped in front of a yard.

Zhang Mingda stopped the car first, walked up quickly, knocked on the gate, and shouted, "Awen, we're back! Open the door!"

"Come on, come on!"

As the words fell, the tightly closed door slowly opened, and Yao Wenhui's smiling face appeared behind the door.

She saw Zhang Mingda and immediately turned her gaze to the live fish in his hand: "Oh! You didn't miss the chance this time! I thought you were going to the market to buy fish again!"

Zhang Mingda's face changed slightly, he smiled awkwardly, quickly handed the fish to Yao Wenhui, and secretly glanced at the two people who had just parked the car.

He coughed twice and interrupted Yao Wenhui: "Look at what you said, you still don't believe in my fishing skills? Go and do your own thing!"

After Zhang Mingda finished speaking, he turned into the yard from the side.

Yao Wenhui held the fish, looked at Zhang Mingda's back, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

She turned to look at the two guests outside the door and waved enthusiastically: "Lao Luo, Zhuzi, please come in!"

"Sister-in-law, sorry to bother you!" Luo Benyuan responded with a smile and nodded, then walked into the yard first pushing his bicycle.

He Yuzhu followed closely behind. While pushing the cart, he said to Yao Wenhui at the door, "Aunt Yao, long time no see!"

Yao Wenhui's smile became even brighter, and she closed the gate.

She patted He Yuzhu's arm affectionately and said happily, "Zhuzi, what have you been busy with recently? My Xixi misses you so much!"

He Yuzhu scratched his head and said, "Hehe! I think she wants something delicious!"

Yao Wenhui couldn't help laughing after hearing this. She looked towards the main room and said, "Look! She is very active!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhang Qian ran out of the house. When she saw He Yuzhu, she shouted happily, "Brother Zhuzi, you're finally here! What delicious food are you going to make today?"

He Yuzhu turned his head and saw Zhang Qian running over. Seeing her expectant eyes, he couldn't help but smile: "Of course, let's eat fish!"

Zhang Qian clapped her hands happily and swallowed her saliva: "Okay! Brother Zhuzi, can we not have spicy food and change to another fish?"

He Yuzhu looked at her cute appearance and shook the fish in his hand: "Today there are more fish than last time, so I will make a spicy dish, is that okay?"

"That's great!" Zhang Qian happily ran to He Yuzhu and prepared to help him carry the fish.

Yao Wenhui looked at the happy Zhang Qian, then looked at He Yuzhu and said, "Zhuzi, I'll help you kill the fish first."

He Yuzhu waved his hand to refuse and took the fish hanging on the handlebars: "Aunt Yao, please give the fish to me! You go and do something else first, I will be done soon."

Yao Wenhui's heart moved. She really needed to entertain Luo Benyuan who was about to visit. After all, she only knew he was coming yesterday.

A trace of apology flashed in her eyes, and she said to He Yuzhu: "Zhuzi, I'm sorry that I may not have entertained you well this time."

He Yuzhu took the fish from Yao Wenhui and said nonchalantly, "Just be busy. This is not my first time here."

Yao Wenhui gave Zhang Qian a few more instructions, then turned around and left in a hurry.

In the yard, He Yuzhu was killing fish while Zhang Qian was chattering with him beside him. She also helped scoop water to wash the fish from time to time and worked enthusiastically.

Yao Wenhui placed the prepared snacks on the coffee table in the living room one by one, exchanged a few words and quietly left, leaving Luo Benyuan and Zhang Mingda to leisurely drink tea and chat.

Luo Benyuan took a sip of tea, with a little confusion in his eyes. He put down the teacup and looked directly at Zhang Mingda: "Old Zhang, you didn't call me here just to eat fish today!"

Zhang Mingda was almost choked by his words. He coughed a few times: "Cough, cough, cough! You are such a blockhead."

He calmed down and continued, "If your old leader hadn't come forward to vouch for you last time, you wouldn't even be able to look after the warehouse."

When Luo Benyuan thought of the past, a wry smile appeared on his face, and a hint of bitterness rose in his heart.

Zhang Mingda looked at his childhood playmate in front of him and knew the pain in his heart.

He sighed and stated his intention bluntly: "I know you are not good at these things, but it is only natural to thank your old leader."

"You're right, but..." Luo Benyuan didn't know how to thank him, and the expression on his face became even more bitter.

"You! Now you know why I want to introduce Zhuzi to you!" Zhang Mingda said with some regret.

Luo Benyuan finally understood, but still felt a little awkward. After hesitating for a while, he finally nodded: "This~ isn't too bad, right?"

Zhang Mingda glared at him angrily: "What's this and that? It's settled!"

Seeing his firm attitude, Luo Benyuan no longer refused his friend's kindness.

Zhang Mingda went to the district school to teach at night, hoping to help Luo Benyuan and alleviate the shortage of teachers.

In this era, university teachers still have a heavy responsibility, which invisibly saved Luo Benyuan a lot of trouble.

Just as the two were chatting enthusiastically, Yao Wenhui walked into the living room carrying a series of fragrant dishes.

The tempting aroma instantly attracted the attention of the two people. They stopped talking involuntarily and looked towards the dining table.

Luo Benyuan smelled the fragrance, his throat moved, and he exclaimed: "Lao Zhang, I believe what you said now."

Zhang Mingda smiled proudly: "It's good that you know it. I will mention it to Zhuzi later. He shouldn't refuse."

"The last dish is here!" Yao Wenhui walked into the living room with a plate in her hand and a smile on her face.

He Yuzhu followed closely behind, carrying a steamed bun basket and a bowl in one hand. Zhang Qian came in last, skipping and jumping, holding chopsticks in her hand.

Everyone took their seats. Zhang Mingda's eyes were filled with satisfaction. He raised his glass high and said, "I want to especially thank Zhuzi for today's meal! This first glass is for you!"

"Uncle Zhang, you are so polite! I am satisfied as long as we all have a good time eating together." He Yuzhu picked up the wine glass and drank it first as a show of respect.

"Okay! Since Zhuzi has said so, then we won't be polite!"

Zhang Mingda smiled and drank the wine in his glass, then called everyone: "Come on, let's eat and taste Zhuzi's cooking!"

Suddenly, the table became lively, with everyone's attention focused on the food. The sound of chopsticks picking up dishes and the crisp sound of cups and plates colliding were intertwined.

Seeing that Zhang Qian had finished eating, Yao Wenhui glanced at Zhang Mingda and said, "Lao Luo, Zhuzi, you and Lao Zhang can eat slowly. I'm going to take Qianqian to rest first."

"Awen, go ahead!" Zhang Mingda waved his hand, signaling them to leave.

Then he looked at Luo Benyuan and He Yuzhu, pointing at the wine bottle on the table: "Lao Luo, Zhuzi, look, there's only half of the wine left. Zhuzi, your cooking skills are really getting better and better!"

"Haha! Today's dishes are really delicious." Luo Benyuan gave He Yuzhu a thumbs up and praised him.

"You two have won, come, let's have another one!" He Yuzhu stood up and poured wine for the two of them.

The three of them drank and talked, and before they knew it, they had drunk a few more rounds. Zhang Mingda felt that the time was right, so he raised his glass and said, "Zhu Zi, I have something I want to ask you for help with."

"Uncle Zhang, what are you talking about?" He Yuzhu raised his glass and drank the wine.

Zhang Mingda put down his wine glass and said directly: "It's like this, I want you to help Lao Luo cook a meal."

He Yuzhu looked at Luo Benyuan, saw the expectation in his eyes, and nodded in agreement.

"That's no problem. Uncle Luo, please confirm the time and let me know in advance so that I can arrange it. I live in Heizhima Hutong, Nanluoguxiang."

When Luo Benyuan heard that he agreed so readily, he was overjoyed and raised his glass quickly: "Zhu Zi, thank you so much!"

He Yuzhu accompanied him with a glass of wine and said with a smile: "Uncle Luo, you are too polite! If Uncle Zhang asks, I will definitely not refuse."

Seeing this, Zhang Mingda raised his glass again: "Haha! Lao Luo, stop being so fussy, let's drink together!"