The Courtyard House: He Yuzhu, Who Defied Fate

But if He Daqing leaves, then the thought of going back to my old life is terrifying.

Widow Bai quickly said to He Daqing:

"Da Qing, don't go. From now on, you're in charge of this household. I won't bother Sha Zhu anymore!"

He Yu hugged He Daqing tightly, embracing her father's neck.

"Daddy, Rain is so good, don't want Rain anymore!"

Hearing He Yu's words, He Daqing's resolve hardened even further.

You have to understand that He Yuzhu and He Yu are still your own children, no matter what.

It wasn't those two ungrateful wretches from the Bai family who bossed me around every day.

He Daqing nodded to He Yuzhu:

"Let's go, let's find a place to talk!"

After saying that, He Daqing picked up He Yu and walked out. Widow Bai stood up and was about to chase after He Daqing to bring him back.

He Yuzhu looked coldly at the white widow, and then said:

"White Widow, I advise you to have some self-awareness, otherwise, I'll show you what it means to hit someone!"

The white widow looked at He Yuzhu, whose eyes were filled with murderous intent, and was terrified.

The widow thought that she and He Daqing were not divorced yet, and that He Daqing would definitely come back.

I'll just say a few nice words, and He Daqing will obediently listen to me.

He Yuzhu followed the direction He Daqing had left in and also left.

The three of them arrived at a teahouse and sat down.

He Daqing looked at He Yuzhu and then said:

"Silly Zhu, you've taken good care of your sister, haven't you? Did you give all the money I sent to you two to your sister?"

He Yuzhu feigned surprise and asked:

"Send money? How could that be? I haven't seen a single penny!"

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, He Daqing exclaimed in shock:

"What? I entrusted Yi Zhonghai to you two. I found a job in my second month here."

Starting from the third month, I began sending money to both of you, 150,000 a month.

Considering you're still an apprentice and your sister isn't capable of earning money, this 150,000 yuan, though not a large sum, will at least ensure you and your sister don't go hungry!

He Yuzhu said disdainfully:

"Hmph, that hypocrite Yi Zhonghai schemed against you to bring you here, how could he possibly give me money?"

Forget it, let's talk about Yi Zhonghai later. Let me ask you about other things first.

He Daqing knew that Yi Zhonghai's matter was so important that He Yuzhu had to talk about it later, so this matter must be even more serious than Yi Zhonghai's.

He Daqing asked curiously:

"whats the matter?"

He Yuzhu asked:

"That's a matter of our family's class background. Are we really farm laborers? Didn't you interfere?"

He Daqing said:

"How is that possible? How could this possibly be causing trouble?"

He Yuzhu asked:

"What about Tan Family Cuisine? Tan Family Cuisine is official cuisine, also known as the cuisine of the second-place scholar. How could ordinary farm laborers possibly understand it!"

He Daqing sighed and said:

"I haven't told you this before. Actually, our family's Tan Family Cuisine isn't a family recipe."

Back then, it was an era of warlordism, and your grandfather, who was also my father, worked as a servant in the Tan family.

The kind of thing where people sold themselves into servitude. Later, with the establishment of the Republic of China, the system of household servants was abolished.

Moreover, the Tan family was a prominent family during the Qing Dynasty.

How could they possibly have a good ending? One night, the Tan family was massacred, and all their property was looted.

It was your grandfather who secretly led the matriarch of the Tan family and her young daughter away.

Since the matriarch of the Tan family no longer has a man, the recipes have fallen into the hands of your grandfather.

The matriarch of the Tan family returned to her parents' home and sent your grandfather away. Your grandfather, relying on the cooking skills in the recipe, eventually made his way to the capital.

Then I met your grandmother, and that's how our He family came to be.

This matter is all verifiable, if I truly am a descendant of the Tan family cuisine.

I'm doing so poorly because Lou Qingshan's wife is the Tan family's daughter that your grandfather rescued back then.

It was agreed beforehand that your grandfather's act of saving people would be considered settled once the recipe was obtained.

As for my job at the steel rolling mill, one reason is that I have the skills, and another is that I do have the connections and relationships that come with it.

As for determining the class composition, I also discussed this matter with the government, and after consideration...

They just appointed us as farm laborers.

If your grandfather hadn't been a servant back then, how could he have been classified as a farm laborer?

I was working at the Lou family's steel rolling mill at the time. The Lou family's steel rolling mill was privately owned, and I was an employee.

He Yuzhu heard this and then said:

"...Is that so?"

He Daqing nodded:

"That's right, otherwise, what are you thinking?"

He Yuzhu realized that it was no wonder that Xu Damao, such a smart person, did not attack He Yuzhu on his background when he watched TV.

So that's the situation. He Daqing and Liu Haizhong weren't unaware of it. They knew that at that time, falsifying ingredients would have been a serious matter if it were verified.

That's a great achievement; how could no one possibly remember it?

Moreover, back then, it was common for people to report each other and sever ties, not just neighbors.

He Yuzhu asked:

"What about our steamed buns business?"

He Daqing explained:

"Would we starve to death if we didn't buy steamed buns? At that time, the capital had not yet been liberated, but the army was already pressing in."

All the shops and factories closed, fearing the impact of the war.

But we have nothing. If we don't sell steamed buns, how will we survive?

Hearing He Daqing's words, He Yuzhu was relieved; the issue of ingredients had been resolved.

That leaves only the matter of the White Widow. He Yuzhu said to He Daqing:

"Oh, I see. So what are you thinking? Are you still going to stick with Widow Bai, or are you going back and I'll ask someone to find you a virgin in the countryside?"

I won't hate you or resent you after you get married and start living your lives. You're a man too, and you have to live your life as well.

It's perfectly normal to find another woman to settle down with.

I don't object to you remarrying, but if you don't consider me when you get married, at least consider Yu.

The rain is so heavy, I'm thinking of you every day!

If you still want to live with the White Widow, I won't stop you. Go back and transfer the house to Yu.

Then I give Yu living expenses and tuition fees every month.

Yu is in first grade this year!

Hearing He Yuzhu's words, He Daqing asked curiously:

"No, Yi Zhonghai didn't give you any money, so how did you take good care of He Yu?"

He Yuzhu didn't know how He Daqing made his choice, so he didn't say anything:

"That's none of your business. Just tell me what you think, Huai?"

He Daqing thought for a moment, then asked:

"Silly Zhu, can you really help me find a virgin?"

He Yuzhu said with great disdain:

"Dad, you have a job, you have a skill, and you have a house in the capital with two rooms."

Finding a wife isn't difficult at all! Just give the matchmaker a bit more money, and you can find one anywhere in the countryside. Besides, we won't accept anyone who isn't good-looking!

"If she won't serve you, send her back to the countryside. Dad, you should know the situation now; the preference for sons over daughters is so severe!"