Siheyuan: Me! He Yuzhu defies fate and changes destiny

Chen Xueru agreed and said, "Okay, let's go now!"

The two nodded in agreement, and He Yuzhu took Chen Xueru to a tavern near Zhengyang Gate on his bike. There, He Yuzhu discovered that Cai Quanwu was no longer doing porter work, but had become the manager of the tavern.

Cai Quanwu also started a new relationship with Xu Huizhen. When he saw He Yuzhu coming, he greeted him:

"Your boy is here?"

He Yuzhu praised:

"This is incredible! Uncle, you are actually the head shopkeeper here now!"

Cai Quanwu smiled and said modestly:

"It's just luck."

At this time, Xu Huizhen took over the conversation:

"Your uncle was given this position because he could read and played a role in the previous literacy campaign. By the way, Xueru, I heard that your cloth shop has a new person in charge. Why was Fan Jinyou removed from his position?"

Chen Xueru explained the reason to her, and Xu Huizhen said:

"This is outrageous. This person actually did this. He deserves to be fired. I also heard that Director Sun made things difficult for Fan Jin. So this is what happened!"

Xu Huizhen turned to look at Chen Xueru and asked jokingly:

"What's going on between you two? Xueru, why do you always come here with He Yuzhu? Are you together?"

Even though her heart was filled with sweetness and she wanted to say something, Chen Xueru thought that if this matter were to be spread, it might cause trouble for He Yuzhu, so she shook her head and said:

"That's not the case. He Yuzhu just wants to learn about antiques from a master. I know that Mr. Niu, who often drinks here, is very knowledgeable about antiques, so I want to ask him for some advice."

Xu Huizhen said softly:

"Why are you suddenly interested in this thing? Isn't He Yuzhu an engineer? Antiques don't seem to be valuable now." Chen Xueru said.

"I know, and you should not be too conspicuous. The current atmosphere is a bit wrong. But He Yuzhu has a good background, and learning some knowledge can also be regarded as improving your own cultivation." Chen Xueru continued.

After hearing what Chen Xueru said, Xu Huizhen asked, "Zhu Zi, do you plan to learn it comprehensively, or just try it out briefly? Just get to know it?"

He Yuzhu replied: "As long as there is a basic introductory book, I don't have much time to study it. I just want to have a rough understanding."

He Yuzhu understood that if he had this kind of book, he would be able to improve his level through continuous reading, and when he finally upgraded, all the knowledge and skills would be automatically integrated into his memory.

Chen Xueru said, "You don't need to trouble Master Niu for such a small matter. I can do it myself. Now I am with your uncle, and you should call me aunt according to seniority. I have a few introductory books that I can give to you. I have read them once, so you can read them first and return them to me when you have finished. After all, they are ancient books!"

After hearing what Chen Xueru said, He Yuzhu said generously: "Thank you so much, auntie!"

Xu Huizhen added: "It's okay, just wait here, I'll go back and get the book."

Cai Quanwu nodded and said nothing. Xu Huizhen understood Cai Quanwu's character, so she didn't say much. She left for a while and came back to hand He Yuzhu a thread-bound ancient book.

"Zhu Zi, this is the book. If you understand these, you can basically get started. It contains basic introductions to ancient coins, calligraphy and paintings, porcelain, jade and bronze. I don't have more in-depth stuff. If you want to further your studies, you have to find a master to learn from." Xu Huizhen said.

He Yuzhu shook his head after hearing what Xu Huizhen said, "No need, the entry-level one is enough!"

The two women thought that He Yuzhu just wanted to learn the basics and didn't pay much attention to it. But He Yuzhu knew that as long as he spent more time reading these contents, he would be able to improve his proficiency.

He Yuzhu sat down with the book and began to read it carefully.

If He Yuzhu turns on the prompt sound now, he can hear:

【Antique Appraisal +1】

【Antique Appraisal +1】

【Bajiquan +1】

【Baguazhang +1】

【Antique Appraisal +1】

However, he turned off the notification tone.

[Ding, activate the antique identification skill]

[Ding, the host's historical skill level 8 is detected]

[Damn, antique identification skill upgraded to level 4]

Countless antique knowledge poured into He Yuzhu's brain. After all, to become an antique identification expert requires a deep background knowledge, and his historical knowledge has reached level eight, covering all fields of ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad. This enables him to directly master the level four antique identification technology!

Regarding the identification of calligraphy and painting paper, the distinction of text, the recognition of seals and the artistic atmosphere.

He Yuzhu mastered the knowledge of jade identification, bronze evaluation, gold, silver and jade appreciation, and other less popular antiques. This information quickly merged in his mind. Later, he picked up a beginner's guide and read it with great interest.

Because after this information transmission, he was able to fully understand the contents of this elementary book. Although the contents of the book were at a basic level, he found that through reading, his professional skills were steadily improving. Looking at the ever-increasing proficiency, He Yuzhu knew that his skill level would reach level five today, because his learning progress was now extremely fast.

Seeing He Yuzhu concentrating on reading, Chen Xueru did not disturb him, but talked to Xu Huizhen in a low voice. For He Yuzhu, this was just a part of his daily life, and he was still immersed in the world of books. Soon, night fell and the tavern began to get busy.

At this time, a customer walked into the store and shouted:

"Madam, give me two ounces of liquor and a serving of fried peanuts!"

Hearing this, He Yuzhu looked up and saw that it was Fan Jinyou. At this moment, Xu Huizhen finally understood why Fan Jinyou always got himself drunk after get off work.

It turned out that he had encountered difficulties at work, but Xu Huizhen didn't think much of it. She thought that Fan Jinyou's current situation was entirely his own fault and he deserved it.

However, Xu Huizhen still took two kilograms of liquor and a plate of peanuts.

Fan Jinyou also noticed Chen Xueru and He Yuzhu, but he knew very well that he was no match for them now. Moreover, He Yuzhu and Chen Xueru would not take him seriously now.

Fan Jinyou didn't say much, just drank by himself. Seeing Fan Jinyou's state, He Yuzhu realized that he was obviously hit. If he couldn't untie his knot in a short time, his life would be over.

But what does this have to do with me? The man who coveted my woman was not killed, which was a face-saving act for the country.

Therefore, He Yuzhu ignored Fan Jinyou and read quietly on the side. Xu Huizhen whispered to Chen Xueru:

"If you hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have known anything had happened to Fan Jinyou. He comes here every day and gets drunk!"

Chen Xueru did not respond. To her, Fan Jinyou's downfall was entirely his own fault. As the night deepened and more people came to the door, Chen Xueru said to Xu Huizhen:

"Hui Zhen, it's getting late. Let's go first. I'll come to see you again when I have the chance."

Xu Huizhen nodded, and He Yuzhu and Chen Xueru rode away on their bicycles. After watching them leave, Xu Huizhen whispered to Cai Quanwu:

"Nothing. You said, Chen Xueru and Zhuzi..."

Cai Quanwu replied softly:

"Why should we worry about that? Just live our lives well!"

Cai Quanwu had long seen that the relationship between the two was unusual, but he did not ask too much. After all, last time He Yuzhu said that his wife was Yang Xiaodi, but now it seems that he has a close relationship with Chen Xueru. But Cai Quanwu did not ask further because it had nothing to do with him. This attitude allowed him to protect Xu Huizhen and the whole family in this turbulent era and safely survive the reform and opening up.

Back to the topic, He Yuzhu and Chen Xueru returned home. He Yuzhu began to prepare dinner while Xu Huizhen went to pick up the children. After the two children and Yang Xiaodi returned home and finished their meal, He Yuzhu mentioned what happened today. Yang Xiaodi asked curiously:

"What do you think would happen if the people in the courtyard knew about this?"

Everyone was at a loss. He Yuzhu said:

"Let them think whatever they want, what can they do to us?"

After hearing what He Yuzhu said, everyone felt that it made sense.

At this time, Qin Huairu returned home exhausted, feeling even more upset. Seeing her lying on the bed as soon as she entered the room, Jia Zhang asked with concern:

"Qin Huairu, what's wrong with you? Is someone bullying you? Tell me, or I will go and settle accounts with their ancestors for eighteen generations!"

Although Jia Zhang often bullied Qin Huairu, she still valued Qin Huairu in her heart, because now the family depends on Qin Huairu.

Qin Huairu sat up, shook her head and said:

"He Daqing's wife started working in the steel mill!"

Hearing this, Jia Zhang was very surprised:

"What? He Daqing arranged his wife to work in the kitchen?" Qin Huairu said, "I found out that it was He Yuzhu. He was not a handyman in the kitchen, but a formal employee of the personnel department. Although he was not a management position, he worked in an office after all!"

Jia Zhang said very dissatisfiedly: "What? That little girl from the country can actually work in an office?" Qin Huairu remained silent. Jia Zhang looked at Qin Huairu's expression and understood Qin Huairu's heart knot. Jia Zhang had a good relationship with her son, which was one of the reasons why she often threatened Qin Huairu with photos of her dead husband. She knew very well that Qin Huairu would think of Jia Dongxu and make some compromises with herself. In this situation, if the He family could have given Qin Huairu a job, their family would have had one more formal job, and the food quota would have increased a lot. Perhaps Jia Dongxu would not have died in the steel plant for a few bites of food. Therefore, Qin Huairu was full of resentment about the He family's actions!

But even so, what does it matter? The He family no longer lives in this compound. Jia Zhang sighed and said, "Forget it, go feed Sophora japonica. It will be time for dinner soon." Qin Huairu fed Sophora japonica with a heavy heart, then got up to eat.

The people outside were ready, and the dishes were on the table. Yan Jiecheng sat next to Yuli and couldn't help complaining, "Last year we had dry food, but this year we don't even have anything dry!" As a material purchaser, Yan Bugui didn't expect to be the first person to be dissatisfied.