Courtyard House: New Life, New Silly Zhu

Chapter 122

He Yuzhu was preparing vegetables on the cutting board, while on the other side, the older women, after washing the vegetables, were not idle either. They took out grains and prepared to steam buns.

In this day and age, every household knows how to steam buns. Whether the skill is good or not is another matter, at least they can make them rise.

While the steamed buns were being cooked on the stove, He Yuzhu was also busy frying some things in a large pot next to him.

There are a lot of dishes to cook today, and all of them will be used up after frying, so nothing will go to waste. Therefore, he fried everything that could be fried.

The aroma of steamed buns and fried food filled the entire yard instantly.

A number of young children gathered around, their mouths watering as they looked at the fried food in the pot.

He Yuzhu looked at the children and said with a smile, "Want to eat? Don't rush, I'll serve you a bowl when it's cooked to satisfy your cravings."

After the food in the pot was fried, he scooped out some and kept the little kids away from the stove to prevent oil from splattering on them. These kids were young and had delicate skin; even a little bit of oil would cause them to get blisters.

A burst of firecrackers sounded at the entrance of the courtyard house. He Yuzhu looked in the direction of the sound and saw that Liu Haizhong's apprentices had come to congratulate him on his son's admission to a vocational school.

As soon as I arrived at the door, a whole string of firecrackers went off, crackling and popping, which really made Liu Haizhong look good.

It has to be said that Liu Haizhong is really good at teaching his apprentices. He not only teaches them skills, but also how to be good people.

These apprentices are all genuinely grateful to Liu Haizhong.

When Liu Haizhong's family had a happy occasion, they all came to offer their congratulations, and the firecrackers were set off so loudly that the whole alley could hear them.

Liu Haizhong naturally knew, and he immediately went to the door to greet them.

He Yuzhu didn't care about any of that; all he wanted to do now was show off his skills.

Although everyone in the alley knows about his banquet skills, he can only cook a lot of dishes, and no one in the courtyard has ever asked him to cook for them.

So this time, He Yuzhu wanted to give it his all and show everyone how capable he was.

As soon as the chili oil hit the pan, its irresistible aroma immediately attracted the attention of the crowd, and many people gathered around.

"Zhu Zi, your cooking skills are really good." Jia Dongxu couldn't help but say to He Yuzhu as he smelled the aroma.

He didn't eat much today in order to eat more, and now his stomach is empty. The smell of this food made his stomach rumble.

"Zhu Zi's craftsmanship is renowned," Xu Damao chimed in from the side.

His wife always asks He Yuzhu to cook for her when she wants something nice to eat, and he knows He Yuzhu's cooking skills best.

Everyone started chatting, and even He Yuzhu couldn't help but join in.

After most of the people had arrived, He Yuzhu began to take out the dishes from the steamer one by one.

Dishes were placed on the table one by one, and baskets of steamed buns were also placed on the table.

However, at this point, everyone knew the rules and didn't start eating; instead, they waited for the main character to appear.

Who is the main character? It is Liu Guangqi, who was admitted to a vocational school. Liu Guangqi originally wanted to come out and join in the fun today, but his father wouldn't allow it and insisted that he come out last.

Naturally, at this time, Liu Guangqi was to be brought out. Soon, Liu Guangqi, who was not as round as he later became, appeared in front of everyone.

The father and son stood in front of everyone, and Liu Haizhong said with a smile.

"Thank you all for coming today. My son Guangqi has made something of himself. He got into a vocational school and will become a cadre after graduation. I won't say any more. Everyone, eat and drink well, and don't leave until you're drunk." After saying this, Liu Haizhong led Liu Guangqi to the table. He didn't sit down but instead led his son to toast each person.

After the last soup was served, He Yuzhu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He called over the waiters and sat down at a table to eat. He Yuzhu, however, did not sit at the table, as it was the rule that he, as the chef, was not allowed to sit there.

I found a small stool, which is where the women sit when they wash things.

He Yuzhu had just finished eating when Liu Haizhong, accompanied by Liu Guangqi, having already toasted everyone, came to He Yuzhu's table.

"Zhuzhu, your second uncle is in a good mood today, come and have a drink." Liu Haizhong was clearly a little drunk, and his speech was slurred.

Liu Guangqi quickly poured a glass of wine, handed it to He Yuzhu, and said with a smile, "Brother Zhu."

He Yuzhu took the wine glass and said with a smile, "Second Uncle, Guangqi, how's the feast I prepared today?"

Liu Haizhong was too drunk to hear clearly, but Liu Guangqi immediately said, "Brother Zhu, this meal is excellent! It's delicious, fragrant, and beautifully presented, even better than what you get at restaurants."

"Guangqi is indeed a top student who got into a vocational school. He speaks so well. I like it. Come on, bottoms up." He Yuzhu drank it all in one gulp and showed them the glass at an angle.

"Good, Zhu Zi, well done, I'll toast you too." Liu Haizhong also downed his drink in one gulp, though he staggered a little.

Liu Guangqi quickly helped Liu Haizhong up and said to He Yuzhu, "Brother Zhu, my dad is in a good mood today and drank a bit too much. Don't mind him. I'll take him home first, and then come over later to have a couple more drinks with you."

He Yuzhu didn't mind: "It's nothing. Your dad was in a good mood today, so it's normal for him to have a couple more drinks. You should help your second uncle back first."

After chatting for a bit, Liu Guangqi helped Liu Haizhong back to rest, while He Yuzhu returned to his seat. Instead of eating, he poured some soup into his bowl and slowly drank it.

Seeing this scene at the head table, Yi Zhonghai felt an indescribable envy.

This scene of fatherly love and filial piety had appeared in his mind countless times, but unfortunately, he could never realize it in his lifetime.

Yi Zhonghai sighed and subconsciously glanced at the table where the young man was sitting.

Jia Dongxu sat in his seat with a stick, constantly stuffing himself with food.

Jia Dongxu would occasionally feed Bang Geng a bite of food, completely ignoring Bang Geng's drool, his eyes only showing his longing for the food.

Yi Zhonghai didn't find their eating habits strange at all.

Even when faced with food, his first reaction is to take a couple of bites rather than drink with others first.

He shook his head, suppressed his thoughts, and continued drinking with others.

At this moment, Liu Guangqi, who had sent Liu Haizhong back, came to He Yuzhu, drank two cups with him, and took out two red envelopes from his pocket and handed them to He Yuzhu.

"Thank you, Brother Zhu, for today. Besides the agreed-upon payment, this is just a small token of my appreciation. Thank you, Brother Zhu, for adding to the joy of our family's celebration."

"You're too kind, Guangqi. This is all thanks to your own hard work; I was just adding to your success." He Yuzhu raised a glass and said, "Guangqi, I wish you a bright future and academic success."