Courtyard House: Passing through the Silly Pillar, Activating the Blessed Cave Heaven

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Additionally, if the opportunity arises, it's advisable to develop more regular clients.

"I've explained everything I needed to you. Now you can go and tidy up your own rooms."

These are just my suggestions; you should think about them carefully when you get back.

Once you've made up your mind, sign up as soon as possible so you don't miss the opportunity.

Also, don't put anything in those side rooms in the courtyard; I'm going to keep them as storage rooms from now on.

After He Yuzhu finished speaking, he was about to turn and leave when Zhang Hu suddenly called out to him, "Brother Zhu, I have something private I'd like to talk to you about alone."

"Okay, then come out with me." He Yuzhu glanced at Zhang Hu, wondering what he was going to say.

The two walked to the south side of the courtyard and into the back building. He Yuzhu stopped and waited for Zhang Hu to speak.

"Brother Zhu, why do you insist that we find jobs? It's much better to work for you now. There's not much work, but we earn a good amount of money, and it's easy."

"Did you all ask this together? Then I'll just say it directly."

Tiger, times have changed.

Haven't you noticed that many things now have to be sold at regulated prices? In a while, private buying and selling might not even be allowed anymore.

From now on, all the business you've been doing with me will have to be done secretly.

On the surface, you must have a legitimate job.

Do you understand what I mean?

"Although I still don't quite understand, I trust Brother Zhu."

If it weren't for your help back then, our family might not have been able to survive.

We'll do whatever you tell us to do, without the slightest hesitation!

"Don't be so nervous. Just go back and convey my message to the others."

We need to be more careful when shipping in the future, as the supply is quite tight right now. We should focus on maintaining good relationships with our existing customers and not rush to expand our customer base for the time being.

Pay attention to the thoughts of the brothers, and report to me promptly if anything happens.

I'm leaving now. You should go back and tidy up the house too.

He Yuzhu patted Zhang Hu on the shoulder, turned and left the courtyard in Chunshu Hutong, heading towards his master Wu Baotian's house.

After more than ten days of careful planning, He Daqing finally decided to take advantage of He Yuzhu's rest and the opportunity to take He Yushui on a trip to leave Beijing and go to Baoding with the White Widow.

Upon learning of He Daqing's decision, Widow Bai was overjoyed and readily agreed to He Daqing's long-cherished request, making He Daqing feel like he was a winner in life.

That day, He Yuzhu happened to be on vacation and had just entered the gate of the courtyard house at No. 95 Nanluoguxiang when He Yushui ran over happily and hugged his leg.

"Big brother, will you take me to fly a kite today?"

He Yuzhu affectionately picked up his younger sister, gently pinched her little cheek, and said with a smile, "Okay, big brother will take you there now."

"Let me grab the kite, and then we'll set off."

"Then hurry up, brother!"

He Yuzhu found the kite and handed it to his younger sister, then lifted her high up and let her sit on his shoulders.

"Hold on tight, we're off! Dad, I'm taking Yushui to fly a kite." Hearing his little sister's clear and melodious laughter, He Yuzhu felt a warmth in his heart.

"Take good care of your younger sister and come back soon."

He Daqing suppressed his reluctance and watched the overjoyed brother and sister gradually disappear into the distance.