Siheyuan: Big City, Small Love

Soon the day of the wedding banquet arrived, and the He family began to become lively. The aunts and grandmas helped to clean up, and the cooking was left to Brother Sha Zhu and his fellow brothers.

He Daqing and Sha Zhu were at the door to greet the invited guests.

He Lai and Xiao Yu Shui were pressed on the table to register the visitors and the gift money. Not to mention the formality, everyone who came happily handed over the money.

He Lai was writing traditional Chinese characters with difficulty, Xiao Yu Shui was responsible for collecting the money, and everything went on in an orderly manner.

The middle and back yards were soon filled with people. Sha Zhu and Qin Huairu also drank happily amidst the blessings.

He Daqing didn't drink much, as he was waiting for something.

The guests and hosts were all happy and everyone left. The women helped to clean up the dishes, tables and chairs.

At He Daqing's house, He Daqing and his fellow apprentices sat around the table drinking tea. Sha Zhu was unconscious, and Qin Huairu was tired and lay down to rest.

"My fellow disciples, today is a good day. I will offer you another glass of tea instead of wine."

"Hey, that's a small thing." "That's right!"

All the fellow disciples echoed.

"Junior brother, if you have something to say, just tell me, don't be so nagging!" The eldest brother could see that something was wrong with He Daqing today.

"Yes, Lao He, just tell me if you have something to say. We have been through thick and thin together for more than 20 years. Just tell me what you want to say." Master Sha Zhu also echoed.

"Then I'll tell you, I want to leave Sijiu City."

"What,"

Everyone was surprised!

"Go on." The eldest brother waved his hand.

"I recently fell in love with a widow who has a home in Baoding. I want to go there."

"The reason? Even though Zhuzi is married, the rain is still so small! Can you bear it?"

"Well, let me tell you the truth. The ingredients of my family may be problematic. You all know that my Tan family cuisine has been passed down from my grandfather.

I am worried that my status as a poor peasant will be cleared. Also, it seems that someone knows that I cooked for the Japanese for a while. I am worried that it will cause trouble for Zhuzi and others. "

"In fact, it's better for me to leave. I can leave the house to Zhuzi. When my grandson is born in the future, the place will be much more spacious! I can rest assured that Yushui will be taken care of by the He family."

"Brother Hu, when the time comes, I will leave the job at the steel mill to Zhuzi, and I won't go to Fengzeyuan!"

"Okay, I'll teach him a few more tricks in the next few days. With his current level, it shouldn't be a problem for Zhu to handle the food in the factory."

"Okay, you've made up your mind, so we won't persuade you anymore. Zhuzi will help take care of her, but don't throw all your energy into the widow. Leave the money for Zhuzi and Yushui, just in case."

The eldest brother instructed.

He Daqing nodded in agreement.

"Then we'll go first. You talk to Zhuzi and the others. It's better not to talk about it since the rain is still light. Anyway, you can do whatever you want. Just don't make the two siblings have a grudge against you."

He Daqing saw everyone out the door and continued to sit there thinking about how to arrange the next things.

He couldn't sleep, and so could Shazhu. They had slept too in the afternoon, so it was time to work hard!

"Brother Damao, look, Uncle He has bought a bicycle for Brother Zhuzi, where is Uncle Xu?"

"cough…"

"You said I should ask Brother Zhuzi to help me, he should be happy to do so!"

"No, I'll go talk to my dad tonight!" Xu Damao was anxious.

Now that straw cages are not popular, they are stolen every day, so people rely on row hooks. But now the fishermen have learned to be smart and don't bring people with them. Only He Lai is familiar with the old man, so he brought the two of them with him.

"Hey, do you think Uncle Xu will buy it for you?"

"necessary."

"I do not believe."

"How about asking your mother to lend us the car?"

"I'd better go find Brother Zhuzi!"

"No, let's discuss it. Wait for me."

Xu Damao also quickened his pace.

……

"Dad, I want a bicycle."

"I think you're asking for trouble."

Xu Fugui pretended to fight.

"Now I'm working with Xiao Laizi to sell fish. I'll pay you back when I make some money. You can buy one first."

"Hey, how much did you earn?"

"Will you buy it first?"

"You're rebelling, kid! Tell me now!"

"About three or four hundred thousand." Xu Damao stammered and said a number.

"Thirty or forty, exactly?"

"Three hundred and sixty thousand."

"This business is easy to do. Why don't you try it after get off work?"

"can not do this."

"What?"

"No boat."

"Where did you get your boat from?"

"He Lai is familiar with the fishermen, they just lend it to him."

"Hey, this kid is really amazing. Okay, I'll buy you one tomorrow, and you just follow my lead and work hard."

"That's great." Xu Damao finally heard these words.

On the other side, He Lai brought Xiao Yushui to Li Dawa's house.

"Uncle Li, Aunt Li,"

"Xiao Laizi is here, come in and sit down. Is there anything I can do for you? Or do you want to make something new?" Li Dawa greeted him hurriedly.

"I just want to ask Aunt Li, is the textile factory still hiring?"

"They should be recruiting. There are new people coming into the factory every day recently."

"Okay, thank you Aunt Li." He Lai got the answer he wanted and immediately took Xiao Yushui away from the Li family.

"Hey, kid, why are you so busy lately?" Aunt Li said with a smile.

At Sha Zhu's house, He Daqing was scolding Sha Zhu again, while Qin Huairu was cleaning.

"Uncle He, if you keep scolding Brother Zhuzi, Brother Zhuzi will hardly be able to lift his head up."

"Hey, kid, what's up?"

"Nothing, I'm going to look for Brother Zhuzi and his wife. Brother Zhuzi, let's go." He Lai took Sha Zhuzi out of the door. Xiao Yushui also looked at Qin Huairu.

"Then, Dad, I'll go take a look too." Qin Huairu said. He Daqing waved his hand.

Qin Huairu followed with Xiao Yushui.

"Why did you bring us to the Military Control Commission?" Sha Zhu asked in panic.

"You'll know when it arrives."

Xiao Laizi went in and knocked on Director Wang’s office door.

"Come in."

"Hello, Aunt Wang." He Lai bowed with a little rain.

Director Wang looked at the four people in confusion and asked, "Zhu Zi, you just got married, what's the matter?"

"Ah, that, this," Shazhu stammered, unable to say anything.

"Auntie Wang, is that textile factory still short of people?" He Lai quickly spoke up.

Director Wang glanced at Qin Huairu and immediately understood.

"Others may not need it, but since Xiao Laizi asked, Auntie Wang will make one for you."

"Hey, thank you Auntie Wang. Auntie Wang is treating you to candy. It's Brother Zhuzi's wedding candy."

He Lai immediately ran over and took out the candy from his pocket, and Xiao Yushui also took out the candy from his pocket and put it on the table.

"Okay, okay, you two little ones." Director Wang hugged the two little ones.

Then he took out a letter of introduction from the drawer, filled in the information and gave it to Sha Zhu.

The four of them left the Military Control Commission in this way.

"Thank you, Xiao Laizi." Qin Huairu hadn't recovered from the surprise yet. She would also have a job soon.