The Courtyard House: He Yuzhu, Who Defied Fate

No one would give their life-saving possession to someone they don't want to help out of pity.

Only those who don't worry about surviving will pity others; otherwise, they'd be struggling to survive themselves and would suppress their pitiful compassion.

He Yuzhu knew this, but he also knew that if he didn't speak up, the jealousy would slowly fester.

But if I say that, no one will be jealous; they will all pity me.

So what if I can earn my own money? I still don't have parents, and I have a younger sister to support.

So after everyone finished talking, they stopped bringing up the topic and went to prepare to cook.

Although He Yuzhu became the second chef, he didn't sit idle; he also helped with tasks to improve his skills.

Chopping vegetables, kneading dough, cutting, etc.

Seeing that He Yuzhu, despite being a sous chef, was still working as an apprentice, everyone said:

"Zhu Zi, you don't need to do that. You're the second chef now, you don't need to do this!"

He Yuzhu waved his hand:

"Alright, even though I'm only the second chef, it's because my master and Manager Gu took pity on me and wanted to help me out."

Besides, these are all basic skills for a chef, and I can't afford to fall behind, can I?

After saying that, they started doing it themselves. No one was jealous of He Yuzhu anymore; they all thought it was only right.

He Yuzhu listened to the information in his mind:

[Cooking Skills+]

【Guazhang+】

[Lifting and Leaping Technique+]

Tai Chi+

【Extreme Fist+】

[Cooking Skills+]

……

He Yuzhu felt that this sound was the most beautiful sound in the world.

Remember that with each increase in proficiency, you take a step closer to becoming stronger.

Just as He Yuzhu was immersed in the pleasure of improvement, a voice interrupted him...

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Chapter Twenty-Six: Yi Zhonghai Borrows a House

"Zhu Zi, come here for a second, someone's looking for you!"

He Yuzhu was taken aback upon hearing this, then took off his clothes, came out, and asked Manager Gu:

"Manager Gu, who's looking for me?"

Manager Gu shook his head:

"I don't know, they said they're from your compound!"

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu came out. You see, he hadn't been seen much in the compound since He Daqing left.

What are you doing here?

However, He Yuzhu still went out and saw the person who came, which turned out to be Yi Zhonghai, an old man from the compound.

He Yuzhu asked curiously:

"Sir, is there anything I can help you with?"

Yi Zhonghai said:

"This isn't the place to talk. Can we find somewhere else to talk?"

He Yuzhu pointed to the tea stall by the roadside:

"Let's talk over there!"

Hearing He Yuzhu's words, Yi Zhonghai nodded, and then went with He Yuzhu to a roadside tea stall. After they finished eating, He Yuzhu asked:

"Uncle, what is it? I have a lot of work to do over there."

After all, today is my first day at work!

Yi Zhonghai nodded:

"Well, Jia Dongxu went on a blind date, didn't he? You know about his family situation."

Your family is struggling financially. You're getting married soon, but the house is a bit cramped, so you're here as an apprentice.

I won't be going back to live there for the time being. Could you give me your place so I can move it to you when I go back?

Your house is big, perfect as a wedding home. Don't worry, you won't be staying for free; you'll pay rent!

He Yuzhu waved his hand:

"Uncle, this won't do. Forget about the rent, you can't even buy my house."

As you know, my dad doesn't want me and Yu anymore, and now this is the only house we have left.

With this house, we have a home; without it, Yu and I wouldn't even have a home.

We can't live under someone else's roof, and Yu is already six years old; she'll be starting school next year.

So that's impossible, you don't need to say that, and there are empty houses in the yard.

If that doesn't work, you can go talk to the neighborhood committee. My house isn't the steel mill's house; it's our family's private property.

You don't need to tell me that!

Yi Zhonghai was taken aback when he heard He Yuzhu's words. Yes, this house was originally bought by He Daqing and the steel mill.

It's worth noting that He Daqing was the canteen director of the steel rolling mill at the time, and he had a very good relationship with Lou Qingshan, the current factory director.

In addition, Lou Qingshan also needed He Daqing's cooking skills, so he gave He Daqing face.

Moreover, the steel rolling mill now belongs to the Lou family, not the government.

Yi Zhonghai advised:

"Zhu Zi, you don't need it for the time being anyway, so it's just sitting empty and you don't have any income."

A few extra dollars is for your own good, isn't it?

Besides, you said it yourself, Yu will be starting school next year, and school costs money. If you have more money, you'll have more financial freedom, right?

Besides, doesn't your family have two rooms?

You and Yu live in the small house, and the big house can be rented out; that's also a source of income, isn't it? We're all neighbors, it's good to help each other out!

He Yuzhu shook his head:

"Uncle, you don't need to waste your breath on me. That's impossible. I don't care about ten yuan a month in rent."

I won't rent it. You should ask around! See if anyone has a place to rent!

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, Yi Zhonghai was stunned.

What the hell?

Ten pieces?

One more month?

Why aren't you renting it?

I was only planning to give you one or two dollars.

You've just mentioned ten dollars, why don't you just fly away?

Hearing He Yuzhu's words, Yi Zhonghai did not reveal his rent.

After all, wouldn't saying it out loud be a slap in the face?

People say they won't rent it for ten yuan a month, let alone one or two yuan.

But even if the rent were ten yuan, Yi Zhonghai wouldn't agree.

However, Yi Zhonghai has not given up:

“Zhu Zi, look at you now. Your father is gone, and it’s just you and your sister in the yard.”

If you help others now, they'll have someone to help you when something happens to you, right?

He Yuzhu said with a smile;

"Grandpa, do you really believe what you're saying? It doesn't matter whether my dad is here or not."

Tell me, who in the compound helped me?

You came here to ask me something and comfort me.

What else did they help me with?