Siheyuan: Rebirth of Liu Ergou

The cold wind was like a knife, cutting every inch of exposed skin, and snowflakes were flying all over the sky, dressing the whole world in silver. Liu Yi stood in the simple hut, looking at the raging snow outside the window, and an inexplicable melancholy surged in his heart. But this melancholy was quickly dispelled by the jumping flames in the fireplace. The crackling sound of the burning wood reflected on his resolute face, adding a bit of warmth to this cold winter day.

"Xiao Yi, the old lady is hungry." An old and slightly hoarse voice came from inside the house. It was the cry of the deaf old lady. The deaf old lady was very old and her ears were not very sharp, but her eyes were still sharp. She looked at Liu Yi with love and expectation in her eyes.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yi immediately put down his work, walked quickly to the deaf old lady, bent down, and carefully carried her on his back. Although the deaf old lady was thin, she looked particularly heavy on Liu Yi's back, as if carrying the vicissitudes of life and past memories.

"Grandma, please sit down and let me warm you up by the fire." Liu Yi said softly, placing the deaf old lady on a chair in front of the fireplace. The firelight reflected on her face, outlining the traces of time, but her eyes were shining with an unyielding light.

After arranging the deaf old lady, Liu Yi turned and walked into the kitchen. The simple kitchen utensils and ingredients in the kitchen told of the hardship of life, but he didn't care. He skillfully picked up the noodles, poured them into boiling hot water, added a few slices of beef and a few slices of green vegetables, and a bowl of hot Lanzhou beef noodles came out.

Liu Yi brought the noodles back to the deaf old lady and handed her the bowl. The deaf old lady took the bowl, picked up the chopsticks with trembling hands, picked up the noodles and tasted them carefully. To her, the bowl of noodles was not just food, but also Liu Yi's love and filial piety for her.

"Xiaoyi, it's so cold out here, it's not easy for you to be alone. As your grandma, I just hope you can find a good girl, start a family, and live your own life." The deaf old lady said while eating, her tone full of concern and expectation.

Hearing this, Liu Yi smiled and shook his head: "Grandma, don't worry about it. I am used to freedom and don't like being bound. Besides, I have you by my side now, which is enough."

Hearing this, the deaf old lady's eyes flashed with tears: "You are always so sensible, child. But grandma knows that you are suffering. Your father passed away early, and your mother didn't care about you. It's not easy for you to work hard all these years."

Liu Yi interrupted her with a smile: "Grandma, it's all in the past. Look, I'm doing well now, right? I have a job, I can support myself, and I can take care of you. I feel very happy."

The deaf old lady looked at him with satisfaction and pride in her eyes. She knew that although her grandson was young, he had an indomitable spirit and a kind heart.

"Grandma, I have something to discuss with you." Liu Yi said suddenly, his expression becoming serious.

The deaf old lady raised her head and looked at him: "What's the matter? Tell me."

"Grandma, you see, I'm not young anymore. Isn't it time for me to consider remarriage?" Liu Yi said with some hesitation in his tone.

When the deaf old lady heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes: "Really? You've figured it out? Great! Great! Grandma has been looking forward to this day for a long time."

Liu Yi looked at her and said with a smile, "Grandma, don't be impatient. I haven't finished what I'm saying yet. I want to remarry, but I don't want to find just anyone. I have to find a woman who can take care of you and live with me."

The deaf old lady smiled from ear to ear when she heard this: "Okay, okay! Grandma is not in a hurry. Grandma believes in your vision. As long as you think it's good, grandma thinks it's good."

The two of them ate and talked about their future plans and future life. The outside world was still snowy, but in this small house, it was full of warmth and hope. …

Niu San heard the voices of He Yuzhu and Xu Damao coming from outside, and his heart tightened. He knew that the two had seen the smoked fish and bacon prepared by Liu Yi and wanted to sell them on the black market. He quickly closed the kitchen door and hid in a corner, not daring to make a sound.

He Yuzhu and Xu Damao walked into the kitchen and saw the cured fish and cured meat hanging on the wall, their eyes lit up. They looked at each other and then showed greedy smiles.

"These cured fish and cured meat are really good stuff. If we sell them on the black market, we can definitely make a lot of money." He Yuzhu said.

"That's right, let's take them away quickly." Xu Damao said, and reached out to take the cured fish and cured meat.

At this moment, Niu San suddenly rushed out from the corner and shouted, "What are you doing? This is the cured fish and meat from my brother Xiaoyi's house!"

He Yuzhu and Xu Damao were startled by Niu San. They didn't expect that this kid Niu San would suddenly appear.

"Niu San, don't be so ungrateful. These cured fish and meat were obtained by us and Liu Yi together, so they are ours." He Yuzhu said.

"You are robbing me in blatant robbery. I won't let you succeed." Niu San said.

"Hmph! If you don't let us take these cured fish and meat, don't blame us for being rude! We will immediately spread the news that you are selling things on the black market, and then we'll see how you end up. You will definitely pay the price!" Xu Damao glared at Niu San fiercely, his face full of threats.

Niu San's heart tightened when he heard this, and a thin layer of sweat appeared on his forehead. He knew very well that he was no match for He Yuzhu and Xu Damao. If he really fought with them, he would definitely suffer. However, those cured fish and meat were what he had worked hard to prepare for the New Year, so how could he give them away so easily? For a moment, Niu San was in a dilemma, and his heart was filled with fear and helplessness.

Just when Niu San was hesitating and didn't know what to do, suddenly, a clear and hurried sound of footsteps came from outside. The footsteps came from far away and seemed to be coming towards the kitchen.

"Oh no, someone is coming, we have to retreat quickly!" He Yuzhu's face changed and he whispered to Xu Damao.

Xu Damao also seemed a little panicked at this time. He hurriedly threw the cured fish and cured meat in his hands back to the ground, and then he and He Yuzhu quickly fled out of the kitchen like two frightened rabbits.

Seeing the two people fleeing in panic, Niu San finally breathed a sigh of relief. His heart, which had been hanging in his throat, slowly fell back into his stomach. Looking at the mess of cured fish and cured meat on the ground, Niu San was filled with gratitude. He secretly felt lucky that thanks to the unexpected footsteps, he successfully escaped this disaster. At the same time, Niu San also made up his mind that he must be doubly careful from now on and never give He Yuzhu and Xu Damao any chance to bully him.