Siheyuan: Big City, Small Love

In the courtyard

Every household caught a lot of fish today and everyone was very happy.

At Li Dawa's house, everyone came to give him fish and expressed their wish to borrow tools in the future. After all, ordinary people don't have these tools at home.

Li Dawa also stated that it is okay to borrow things, but not to lend them to people outside the hospital, especially those who want to receive bribes.

Everyone also knew about Yan Fugui's situation and expressed their agreement.

In this way, several good friends discussed to go fishing together in the future so that they could use the same tools.

……

Wu Juan's home

He Lai was drinking hot water and bragging to Yu Shui about how many fish he had caught. Wu Juan and Qin Huai Ru were also listening with smiles on their faces.

"Yushui, it's a pity that you didn't see your brother Lai's mighty power on the ice." He Lai held the teacup and looked at the door.

"Then brother Lai, can we go again tomorrow?" This is how Yu Shui gave He Lai face.

"Alright, it's Sister Yushui's request, so I can't refuse. So..."

"Okay, okay, you just tease the rain." Wu Juan interrupted mercilessly.

"Yushui, I'll talk to you later." He Lai decided to avoid his mother's edge for the time being.

After a while, Sha Zhu came back and brought two lunch boxes.

He Lai quickly took it.

"Master, you really understand me. I haven't eaten for several days. Rains are coming soon. Brother Lai will treat you to some good food."

Yu Shui immediately ran over from Wu Juan's arms with a smile.

Braised lion head with Dongpo pork elbow is really good.

The two little ones decisively started their meal time.

Sha Zhu and others didn't rush to grab the food, because they knew He Lai only cared about delicious food.

"Master asked you to go there when you have time." Sha Zhu took the child from Qin Huairu's arms and reminded He Lai.

"Oh, I see." He Lai replied while eating the lion's head.

The remaining two lion heads were given to Wu Juan and Qin Huairu. Sha Zhu had no shortage of food, so he didn't need them.

After eating, Sha Zhu immediately asked He Lai to wash the dishes.

"Stop!" Wu Juan spoke, spreading out her palms. Qin Huairu also stretched out her hand when she saw this.

Now the fool has been caught. He can only hand over the money obediently.

When Wu Juan saw that there was actually 30 yuan, she was also shocked. Her son's ability to make money was still so amazing.

Qin Huairu was given 15 yuan and the two were sent to wash dishes. Yu Shui returned to Wu Juan's arms, playing the role of a well-behaved and sensible person.

"Brother Zhuzi, give it to me quickly."

"Give what?"

"It's the money from selling fish!"

"I gave them all to your mother."

He Lai looked at Sha Zhu speechlessly.

"Brother Zhuzi, are you stupid? Can't you give me a little less?"

"I...yeah, yeah, I'll definitely do it next time, definitely do it next time."

"Brother Zhuzi, you wash it. I can't do the work without money."

"Okay, Brother Zhuzi, wash it. Brother Zhuzi, wash it."

Alas, I suffered a cold day for nothing. Fortunately, there was something delicious. No, I will take Yushui to the chef's place for a meal tomorrow. I will also bring a recipe.

Well, that’s it.

……

"Yushui, your brother will take you to a big dinner today!" He Lai started drawing as usual.

"Brother, are we going to Fengze Garden?"

"Yes, didn't your brother tell us yesterday? The master asked us to go!"

He Lai took Yu Shui to find Xu Damao, as they couldn't walk too far.

Soon the three of them went to a Chinese medicine store and bought some medicine plasters, dividing them into three portions. After all, they were three master chefs.

Of course, he had to go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some tea, cigarettes and alcohol. In the end, Xu Damao insisted that he pay for it. He Lai followed his lead.

Then the three of them ran towards Fengze Garden.

……

"Master, your disciple is here to see you." He Lai handed over a gift.

"Well, good, good, you are the only one who remembers the master's waist." Master Hu was also very happy.

"That's right, Master is my idol!"

"That's enough, that's enough. Stop flattering me." Master Hu scolded with a smile.

"Master Zheng, Master Liao, these are for you." He Lai took out two more packets of medicine plasters.

Master Liao nodded in thanks.

Master Zheng picked up Xiao Laizi and looked at him with admiration. "Xiao Laizi, make a dish for Master Zheng. I've been a little busy lately."

He Lai didn't believe it. The New Year is almost here, and you said you have nothing to do!

But he still took out a piece of paper.

Master Zheng quickly took it and started to look at it.

"Chicken braised in scallion oil! This is a novel dish. Chef Hu, let's go and try it."

The two of them hurried to the stove to study.

Master Liao still looked calm. Few new dishes could impress him. Anyway, he would be able to cook them by then.

……

"It tastes good. Go ahead, the private room is ready for you." The manager came over, took a bite, and touched He Lai.

The manager really understands He Lai.

He Lai quickly ordered the chefs' specialties: Nine-turn large intestine, Mushu pork, braised prawns, twice-cooked pork, and fish-flavored shredded pork.

The three of them hurried to the familiar private room.

"Xiao Laizi, how nice it would be if we could eat like this every day!"

"Brother Damao, don't sleep, it's still daytime!"

He Lai replied to Xu Damao, but Xu Damao was not angry. He thought it was good to be able to daydream.

Soon, all the dishes were served and everyone started to eat.

He Lai also sighed: How great it would be if I could eat these delicious foods every day!

What a pity, what a pity, hard times are coming soon.

Fortunately, my father is coming back soon. After serving as a soldier for another three years, I should be able to become a company commander!

Wait, wait. It will come back eventually.

The three of them finished their meal. He Lai took some time to visit the manager's office and took away another 100 million.

He Lai said goodbye to Master Hu and the others, still holding two lunch boxes.

……

During this year's Chinese New Year, Yu Shui and He Lai planned to give up everything and wait for Wu Juan and the others to come back and fix it themselves.

No matter what the couplets are, what the lanterns are, or what the door gods are, they don't matter anymore.

He Lai brought Yu Shui to Xu Damao's house and learned how to cut paper-cuts from Aunt Xu.

Aunt Xu is indeed someone who has lived in Lou Bancheng's home. She is very good at cutting window paper-cuts.

"Aunt Xu, have you ever thought about cutting some and selling them on the street? You're guaranteed to make money." He Lai directly expressed his love for window paper-cuts.

"Really? If Xiao Lai likes it, just take a few more." Aunt Xu was also very happy to hear what He Lai said.

He Lai and Yu Shui spent a long time learning how to cut until Wu Juan and the others came back.

When Wu Juan saw that nothing was posted, she immediately grabbed He Lai's ear.

He Lai immediately became obedient. Hey, this is fate. Why would I want to challenge it? I will be the one who gets hurt.

Looking at the rain, it was clear that the little girl had already bribed Wu Juan with window decorations.

It's really hard for me. Post bar, post bar. After resisting, I will definitely be beaten again!

Soon the things were posted.

Sha Zhu and his wife also came. They were also used to celebrating the New Year at He Lai's house.

Unless He Daqing can come back. Unfortunately, He Daqing usually comes back once after the Chinese New Year, takes Yu Shui for a stroll, and then goes back.

I guess he was forced before, but now he is immersed in the tenderness of a widow.

Alas, don’t they know what happened to Dorgon? Are widows so sweet? Are other people’s sons so good?