Siheyuan: Big City, Small Love

After cleaning the room, He Lai went out and brought back some food, which he actually got from the space.

It was a rare occasion for He Lai to cook, and although the food she cooked was not very good, the children still politely said it was delicious.

Xiu'er quickly became familiar with the girl, and the two little girls chattered non-stop together.

He Lai had nothing to do, so he sat aside and helped Sanmao with her homework.

By the way, I asked the eldest and second daughter whether they had ever been to school. I got the answer that they had not, which made me feel helpless.

"Well, Sanmao, go get Damao and Ermao's first-grade books and give them to Da Niu and Er Niu."

He Lai ordered.

"Oh, okay, come here uncle." Upon hearing this, Sanmao immediately put down her book and ran into the room to find her textbook.

"Big girl, second girl, you should read more books at home and learn to read. I will send you to school next semester."

He Lai said to the big girl and the second girl.

"Big brother... come on uncle, can we read that too?"

The big girl asked.

In fact, she had always envied those children who could go to school since she was a child, but she had to take care of her two younger sisters and had no time to study.

"Of course you can. Not only you can study, but Erniu has to study too. In two years, the little girl will also have to study."

He Lai said.

When Erniu heard that she could read, her face was filled with joy.

Next, all three of them can sit at the small desks and read and study.

He Lai watched from the side, his face filled with relief.

After a while, Da Mao and Er Mao also went home.

When he saw Xiu'er playing with a strange little girl, he asked about her. When he learned that the little girl and her friends would live in their yard in the future, he was very happy.

The six children soon started playing together.

After a while, Liang Ladi and others also came back from get off work one after another.

I was also surprised to see three extra little girls.

He Lai also explained to them the origins of the three little girls, and Liang Ladi and others were very sympathetic.

"Sister Liang, please take good care of these three little girls. Their food allowance is in your hands. I will come to check on them from time to time."

He Lai said to Liang Ladi.

"Well, look at what you are saying. It's just right for her to live in our courtyard. Xiu'er has been saying that no one is playing with her and she is lonely!"

Liang Ladi said nonchalantly.

Anyway, He Lai will provide meat, so having more children won’t make any difference to her.

He Lai turned to Nan Yi and said with a smile: "Brother Nan, your efficiency is really a bit slow! It's been several years? And you still can't get it? Do you need to fight for another eight years to find a partner? If not, let's just find someone else."

When Nan Yi heard this, his face turned red and he did not answer He Lai.

Ding Qiunan saw that Nan Yi didn't say anything, wondering if he was angry, so he turned around and went back to the house. Nan Yi hurriedly followed him.

He Lai saw that Ding Qiunan actually allowed Nan Yi to enter the house, it seemed that this matter was about to be settled.

"He Lai, stop making fun of them. They are getting married in eleven."

Liang Ladi laughed. Da Wa and Wu Cao beside her also laughed.

"Is that so? No, Brother Da Wa, Sister Xiao Cao, you two still have the nerve to laugh? Do you know how old you are? I'm already married!

Especially you, Big Brother Da Wa! Do you know that Second Aunt is too worried about your marriage? As soon as she saw me, she said, "Hey, my Big Brother, why don't you bring me a wife? I am so worried about you!"

He Lai imitated his second aunt's way of speaking.

The eldest boy was so embarrassed that he almost buried his head in the ground.

"Dawa has already talked to him. He is a relative of Master Li from our factory. We have met him several times." As Daawa's master, Liang Ladi naturally knows everything about Daawa.

"Oh, is that so? Then hurry up. Tell me what the girl wants. Bicycles, sewing machines, I have tickets for them. Brother Da Wa, hurry up!"

He Lai instructed again.

"I understand." Big Boy nodded.

"Sister Xiaocao, what about you? If it really doesn't work, I'll let Brother Zhiwen introduce someone to you, and I guarantee you'll be satisfied." He Lai turned to Wu Cao and said.

Zhang Zhiwen is a good matchmaker. He introduced Yu Li's husband to her. I heard that she is living a good life now and seems to be pregnant.

"I already have a partner, and we're getting married in November," Wu Cao said shyly.

"Hey, what's wrong with you? Why didn't you tell me? You make me, your younger brother, lose face!"

He Lai said with a smile, I didn't expect that so many of them are getting married soon, that's good, very good.

Wu Cao also lowered his head and did not answer.

"Sister Xiaocao, here, this sewing ticket is for you. Ask your boyfriend to buy it for you! But don't buy it yourself, or I won't agree! Got it?"

As He said this, he handed the sewing machine ticket to Wu Cao.

"Thank you, cousin." Wu Cao didn't act pretentiously. It was a gift from He Lai, so he just took it.

"By the way, He Lai, I heard that Guangdong Province is in a very chaotic situation right now. Is that true?"

Liang Ladi asked curiously.

"Uh...Sister Liang, why are you asking this?" He Lai asked speechlessly.

"Hey, it's boring in the workshop. When gossiping, I heard from the workers who went to Guangzhou that people from Guangdong Province are fleeing to Hong Kong City! People are dying every day."

Liang Ladi explained.

"I don't know about that either. But it has been difficult in the past few years. But this year should be better. You see, the weather has gotten better. The harvest this year will definitely be good, and we won't be hungry then."

He Lai did not answer the question about fleeing to Hong Kong, but talked about the land harvest.

"Yeah, that makes sense. It's getting better. It has rained several times during this period."

Liang Ladi nodded.

Next, He Lai talked to them about their partners. After knowing that they were all from working-class families, he didn't ask too many questions. As long as the other person didn't have any bad character, it was fine.

He Lai didn't stay any longer, after all, Wu Juan and the others were still waiting for him to come home.

……

When he returned to Courtyard 94, Yu Shui and the dog were gone, so He Lai had no choice but to go to the next courtyard.

Sure enough, it’s very lively here, everyone is here!

When Wu Juan saw He coming over, she asked, "Where are the three girls? Where are they now?"

"I put it in Da Wa's yard. He has more houses there, so it's just right for him to keep Liang Ladi's kids company."

He Lai explained.

"You, just be kind-hearted. Don't you see how many people are begging outside now?" Wu Juan glanced at He Lai.

He Lai just smiled and didn't refute.

"Brother!" Wu'er ran over and threw herself into He Lai's arms.

"My little ancestor, look how dirty you are! Have you been playing on the ground again?"

He Lai patted the dirt off her body and said.

"It's okay, mom will help me wash it. Hehe, I'll use your old tree root to break the tree roots of the people in the yard! Isn't it awesome?"

Wu'er didn't care at all and just talked to herself.

He Lai saw that the corners of Wu Juan's mouth and eyes had begun to move upwards. Obviously, Wu'er's words had made her on the verge of taking action.

He Lai quickly carried Wu'er away, wondering if Wu Juan would beat him up, which would be a waste of time.