Siheyuan: Rebirth 52 years later, escaping from famine in Beijing

When asked about the rental price, Liu Lan and Sha Zhu seemed very worried. "Brother Weimin, Sister Jing, we like this place very much, but we are not sure how much the monthly rent will cost. If the price is too high, we can't afford it!"

Lu Weimin replied, "I have already told my friend about what happened to your family. He also expressed deep sympathy, especially for Zhaodi's situation. Considering that my family is not short of money, I decided to set the monthly rent at only five yuan!"

Hearing this, the two were shocked. "Really? Such a big house only charges five dollars a month? Did we understand correctly?"

"That's right, the rent is only five yuan per month, and it supports quarterly or annual payments!" Lu Weimin confirmed again.

The couple immediately agreed to rent the place. "Then we'll rent it. We're willing to pay the rent quarterly or even half a year at a time!"

"How long do you plan to rent for?" Li Jing continued to ask.

Sha Zhu explained: "No matter what, Siheyuan will always be our home! One day in the future, when Zhaodi recovers enough, we will of course return to live there. At present, we do this only for her recovery!"

After hearing this, Lu Weimin and his wife nodded in agreement, and at the same time they were thinking about how to avoid the problems that may arise from long-term renting, such as the next generation may regard this place as a permanent home and be unwilling to move again. However, for Sha Zhu's family, they don't have to worry about this at all, and they are more concerned about the future of their children. But even if the probability is small, it is always beneficial to prevent it beforehand.

Then go through the rental procedures and pay the deposit.

That Sunday,

Sha Zhu and Liu Lan applied for leave together to start the relocation process.

When the neighbors saw the couple hired a flatbed truck and were busy packing and moving the furniture, they were quite surprised and came forward to ask what was going on.

"Shazhu, Liu Lan, what are you doing? Where are you moving your things?" Aunt Yan asked in confusion. The neighbors also gathered around and asked what happened.

Liu Lan explained: "The doctor told us that Zhaodi was deeply traumatized by Jia Dongxu's kick. If she stayed in the courtyard and saw Jia Dongxu frequently, her condition would not improve but might get worse. Therefore, we decided to move out!"

So that's what it is. Then everyone suddenly realized.

Several neighbors who were already dissatisfied with the Jia family angrily condemned Jia Dongxu's behavior, "What an inhuman guy! He actually attacked a child! He will get his comeuppance sooner or later!"

"That's right! Jia Dongxu has gone too far, God will punish him!"

Aunt Yan asked with concern, "So when are you planning to move back, Shazhu, Liu Lan?"

Liu Lan said firmly: "We will definitely come back. After all, this is our root. We will only move in again when the time is right." Aunt Yan nodded to show her understanding: "That's a good thing. We will go home eventually!"

"Time is running out, neighbors. Excuse me, we have to start moving. Rent is very expensive!"

"Okay, go ahead, but don't forget to come back often to see these old friends." "Thank you, we will."

Soon, everyone in the compound learned that Sha Zhu's family was moving, and they all gathered to see what was going on.

Qin Huairu was very surprised to learn that Shazhu and his wife had left. She walked to the window and peeked in, her eyes revealing resentment: "They are afraid that we will retaliate for beating Dongxu, so they are in a hurry to move, right? You know you are afraid, right?"

The deaf old lady was also quite shocked when she heard the news. She came out with a cane to watch and felt sorry: "What a pity! If Sha Zhu had not been misled by that man surnamed Lu and caused a strained relationship with us, he would actually be a very reliable candidate to accompany the elderly!"

When the sun set, neighbors like Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong, and Yan Bugui who had just returned from get off work were shocked to learn that Sha Zhu's family had left the courtyard.

Some people are still wandering in front of the house where Sha Zhu once lived, with a lot of thoughts in their minds.

Soon, the dinner Qin Huairu prepared for Jia Dongxu was delivered to the hospital. Upon hearing the news that Sha Zhu's family had left, Jia Dongxu became proud, thinking that Sha Zhu was afraid of his revenge, "That kid thought he would be fine if he moved out? He beat me up for so long in hospital, and I have to settle the bill sooner or later!"

But soon after he said this, he saw Sha Zhu, who had just paid for the medical expenses, walk into the ward. Seeing this, Jia Dongxu immediately became silent. Qin Huairu also felt uneasy.

At this time, Sha Zhu said coldly: "Mr. Jia, since you feel much better, leave the hospital as soon as possible and don't waste my money anymore! Every day you stay in here, my daughter will have to extend her treatment for one day. Don't you know how heavy a burden the medical expenses are for us? You know, both of us are office workers, and you are the only one in your family who is working to earn a living!" After that, he turned and left the ward.

In front of Sha Zhu, Jia Dongxu didn't dare to say a word. As soon as Sha Zhu left, in order to save face, he began to curse: "Stupid Sha Zhu, you actually put on airs in front of me, do you think I don't want to be discharged? I just want to stay here and see how you can cope with the increasing expenses. This really makes me happy!"

In the evening, Sha Zhu invited Lu Weimin to dinner.

During the conversation, they mentioned Jia Dongxu's refusal to leave the hospital. Lu Weimin said with a smile: "If you want Jia Dongxu to leave the hospital, it's very simple. Just ask the doctor to prescribe more expensive nutritional supplements for your daughter!"

Upon hearing this plan, Sha Zhu's eyes lit up: "Brother Wei Min is really quick-witted!" The next day, he went to communicate with his daughter's attending physician.

As expected, not long after, faced with the ever-increasing medical expenses, the Jia family could no longer afford it, and Qin Huairu was forced to go to Sha Zhu to ask for negotiation, and the two parties finally completed the discharge procedures together.

On the first day of work, Jia Dongxu felt dizzy while standing in front of the machine. He sat down quickly and gasped for breath.

That afternoon, Sha Zhu returned to the courtyard on a worn-out bicycle. He bought the bicycle from Lu Weimin's wife at a low price. The old bicycle, which was originally thought to be useless, became Sha Zhu's treasure. When Yan Bugui saw Sha Zhu coming back, he greeted him with a smile, and then muttered, "Sha Zhu obviously moved away, but it seems that he didn't move away!"

It turned out that Sha Zhu's family had moved out of the courtyard a few days ago, but Sha Zhu would go back to the courtyard at least once a day. He still cooked in the courtyard and packed the food before taking it away. Sometimes, Liu Lan would come back to help. This confused the neighbors: they said they had moved away, but he often came back; they said they had not moved away, but the house was indeed empty. What did Sha Zhu mean? Was there no place to cook in the new house? I guess that was the case.

For other neighbors, whether Sha Zhu moved away or stayed did not have much impact, they just felt that the yard was less lively, but also a little quieter. However, for Yi Zhonghai, the deaf old lady, Jia Dongxu, Qin Huairu and others, Sha Zhu's reappearance gave them a headache. They originally thought that he would be less troublesome after moving away, but he came back to hang around again, which made people feel unhappy.

When Jia Dongxu came back from the public toilet, he saw Sha Zhu with a livid face and walked past him without saying a word. His disgust for Sha Zhu not only did not lessen, but became even worse. Since he was discharged from the hospital, he often felt dizzy. The doctor said that this was a sequela of the previous brain injury and excessive blood loss, and suggested that he take more nutrition. However, Jia Dongxu was reluctant to spend money, so he never took good care of his body.

Lu Weimin and his family returned to the courtyard. When they entered the middle courtyard, Lu Weimin and Li Jing saw that the door of Sha Zhu's house was open, and they were a little surprised: Could it be a thief? However, the smell of food wafting from the house dispelled their doubts.

Lu Weimin walked over and asked, "Zhu Zi, why did you come back to cook again?"

When Sha Zhu saw Lu Weimin, he smiled and said, "I am used to cooking here, and I can see your family. I am also very happy to cook for you!"

Hearing this, Lu Weimin was surprised and moved. Soon, everyone knew why Sha Zhu frequently returned to the courtyard. Some people said that Sha Zhu was stupid, and some criticized him for being shameless in trying to curry favor with Lu Weimin. Only the deaf old lady praised: "Sha Zhu is smart! He can be where he is today because of his good relationship with the Lu family. After moving out, if he doesn't come back to visit more often, his relationship with the Lu family will gradually fade, and all kinds of benefits will also decrease. He does this, seemingly stupidly, but in fact he does it to continue to maintain his relationship with the Lu family, which has many benefits!"

After hearing what the deaf old lady said, Jia Dongxu said with jealousy: "This silly Zhu appears to be honest, but he is actually very smart!"

At home in Ermingang, after dinner, the whole family came back from a walk and prepared to wash up.

"Mom, we haven't taken a bath together for a long time. How about taking a bath together tonight?" Li Jing said to Sister Fei.

When Sister Fei heard that her daughter wanted to take a bath with her, she had no objection and smiled and nodded to show her agreement. Then, the two of them took their bath towels and walked to the bathroom.

When they took off their clothes and faced each other honestly, both mother and daughter couldn't help but exclaim in surprise: "Hey! Mom (Jingjing), you..." They both found that the other's physical condition was better than before, with delicate skin and attractive curves.

Sister Fei said with a smile: "It is true that with the care of my husband's family and after giving birth to a child, my figure has become even more charming."

Li Jing felt sweet but also a little shy when she heard her mother's praise. She looked at Sister Fei and said, "That's not necessarily true. My health is getting better and better!"

Sister Fei hurriedly explained:

“Because Weimin always lets me drink that magical hot spring mineral water, which is very beneficial to the body.

I also take a walk after dinner every day and run along the Northern Canal on weekends.

He also taught me to practice Ba Duan Jin to strengthen my body.

The most important thing is that you often come here to accompany me, and my mentality is getting better and better;

I am also passionate about writing novels. I have set a goal for myself to write at least a few thousand words every day. My life is full of expectations and motivation! "