Siheyuan: Cooking journey

Gold silver nest nest as their own kennel.

The conditions at home may not be that good, but that is where you were born and raised, not a reason to leave.

They will not abandon their families to pursue a better life just because the outside world is better.

There is no profound truth to it, I just feel that as long as we live on this land and hold our heads high, we don't care that the moon is rounder in foreign countries, nor do we admire foreign things.

In addition, there is a younger sister, a hard of hearing grandmother, an uncle and an aunt, Director Yang, and A Da, A Er, and A San. Although the feelings for each are not many, when they are twisted together, they become an endless concern.

It’s easy to deal with my younger sister, she can be taken out, but what about the hard of hearing grandmother?

After this separation, we won’t see each other for at least ten years, or maybe it will be a farewell forever.

Originally, I was planning to let Old Lou leave quietly and didn't want Lou Xiao'e to know about this in advance.

At most, it would make her sad for a while.

But I didn't expect that she would make a fuss and barge in, and I didn't expect that she would ask to go together.

He Yuzhu was determined not to leave, but when he heard her sobbing and her anticipation, the idea wavered.

Because he suddenly realized that foreign medical skills were indeed advanced.

If Western medicine is more proficient, even if she can't get pregnant naturally, she can use in vitro fertilization to give her a baby.

It's better than seeing her depressed and unhappy about this every day.

Thinking about these things, He Yuzhu gradually became determined and made a decision.

The study was quiet.

There was only the sound of Lou Xiao'e sobbing softly.

Lou Ma frowned upon hearing this and said sternly:

"Stop crying. No one is allowed to leave, and no one is allowed to mention this matter again."

Father Lou got anxious and interrupted, "Xiao He's suggestion is good, think about it again."

"I told you not to mention it, but you didn't hear me, did you?"

Mother Lou glared at him and snorted coldly.

In front of his son-in-law, Lou's father's face turned red, he looked embarrassed, and looked out the window, pretending nothing had happened.

He Yuzhu frowned, shocked and confused. He didn't expect that the shrewd Lou Ma would object to leaving.

The benefits of going out are obvious, can't you see it?

When Lou Xiao'e heard her mother getting angry, she stopped crying.

She understood what she had just heard outside the door. He Yuzhu's attitude towards the child was indeed not very caring, but she was not comforted by it. Instead, she felt more guilty and distressed.

"Aunt, think about it again. It's best for the old Lou family to leave."

Although I don’t know why Lou Ma reacted like this.

But he couldn't just watch the old Lou family suffer.

He Yuzhu took a deep breath, his expression solemn:

“It’s not just for business, there is a bigger market out there:

“More importantly, some businessmen are beginning to encounter financial difficulties. You should have heard about these things. There is no benefit in staying.

I can't tell you the specific situation in detail. It's like telling someone to throw away a treasure. Who would believe it unless it's absolutely necessary?

We can only cite some recent examples to sound the alarm, as many businesses have sought refuge there.

He Yuzhu didn't want to say these words, but he didn't expect that someone as smart as Lou Ma would refuse to leave.

"Xiao He has a point."

Father Lou understood something, and without caring about his face, he looked at Mother Lou anxiously:

"It's better for us to go out than to stay here in fear. Weren't you worried a lot in the past few years?

"Why are you unhappy again when Xiao He brought it up?

“We are worried, but where can we go?

Lou Ma said sternly, with a cold face:

"The country is the foundation and the home. Once the order is disrupted and foreign enemies invade, when it is so difficult and we are facing life and death, have we ever thought of escaping?

"Why did we rush through the hail of bullets and go to the battlefield? Wasn't it for peace and tranquility? Did we want to escape at that time?

“No, because this is our home, our roots;

"When everything is settled, a new era comes, and prosperity reigns, and many wanderers return to create a prosperous world, what reason do we have to leave? Those who have problems are because they have bad intentions and hoard goods and raise prices during the war;

“We, the Lou family, don’t have this problem. There’s no one in the whole city who’s more decent than us.

“We don’t have to leave. The market will eventually return to normal and will definitely open up in the future. There will be plenty of opportunities to do business.

"Now, just wait patiently for the opportunity."

The study became quiet again.

Lou Ma's expression eased slightly, and she continued:

"As for medical treatment, I will ask someone to find out if there are any good doctors in China, but forget about going abroad, as the procedures for going abroad are too difficult.

He Yuzhu frowned and looked at her for a while, then his brows gradually relaxed and he said:

"Excuse me, auntie. It's getting late. Ezi and I will go back first.

No more lingering, no more words.

He Yuzhu took Lou Xiaoe's hand and left.

Lou Ma is smart and insightful. Even the hard-of-hearing old lady praises her. Don’t you understand?

How could I not understand? How could I not see?

Only then did He Yuzhu realize that he had overlooked the most crucial point - trust, and also ignored Lou Ma's sensitivity.

After all, he is just a son-in-law, an outsider. How could he abandon his present peace and stability and gamble his family's future just because of a word from an outsider?

I originally thought that Lou Ma was smart and easy to talk to.

Now I understand that it is precisely because Lou Ma is smart and opinionated that she is difficult to talk to.

Silence returned to the study again.

Mother Lou looked calm, and no one knew what she was thinking.

Father Lou looked at her, hesitated, and cautiously asked: "You don't believe Xiao He? Are you afraid that he will report you?"

Lou Ma was silent for a long time and sighed:

“It’s not a question of belief or not, but of not taking risks;

"Our Lou family is a big tree that attracts the wind, and now we are like a turtle hiding its head;

"If you don't move, nothing will happen. If you move around, you will bring trouble upon yourself.

“The rules are strict and there are restrictions everywhere, so it’s not so easy to take off this tortoise shell.

“You may find a way out by abandoning the tortoise shell, but without this layer of protection, what will happen if you get out?

"It's better to stay here. It can't be that bad. As long as we don't cause trouble, keep a low profile, and don't have any evidence, there will be no danger.

"On the other hand, without the protection of the tortoise shell, you go out and live under someone else's roof, you have no idea what to do when you encounter problems, no reason, no law to protect you, and you will have more troubles.

"After all, this is our home. There are laws and order here. We have made contributions here. We will not be forgotten. This is also our umbrella of protection...

"Oh, I hope so..."

Father Lou looked worried, sighed, and said helplessly:

"It can only be the.

"Zhu Zi suddenly reminded me like this today, and I don't know what his intention is."

Lou Ma pondered for a moment, glanced at him, and said:

"The valuable things in the house that are easy to pack up should be scattered around. Some should be placed in the children's homes, some in Aunt Wu's home, and some should be hidden in our inconspicuous houses.

"No matter what, I firmly believe that our efforts will not be forgotten, but we must always be on guard against others..."

The night breeze gently blew across my face.

He Yuzhu pedaled his bicycle, feeling indescribably helpless.