Courtyard House: New Life, New Silly Zhu

"It's this Sunday. After all, that girl has a job and is only available on Sundays. It just so happens that Zhu Zi is also available on Sundays, so we arranged to meet today." The older woman said, looking at the plump stick in Qin Huairu's hand with some envy.

Although she somewhat adored the chubby little boy, she didn't want to touch him and annoy people. After all, it was well-known that she couldn't have children, and many people were superstitious about it; she didn't want to make a fool of herself.

Qin Huairu looked at the fish and pork belly that He Yuzhu was washing with some envy. Then, with a glint in her eye, she smiled and said to He Yuzhu.

"Zhu Zi, you went on a blind date today. Did you tidy up the house? Do you want me to come in and help you? After all, you men aren't very good at these kinds of housework." Qin Huairu had just finished speaking when He Yushui's voice rang out from the doorway.

"No need, Sister-in-law Jia, I'm here at home." He Yushui carried out a basin of dirty water, poured it into the sink, wiped the rag clean again, and washed her sweaty face with water.

Today is her brother's blind date, and she needs to make a good impression. After all, her brother is supporting her now, but if he gets married and then supports her, he'll have to depend on his sister-in-law. She wants to make a good impression.

"That's right, the rain is getting heavier now, which can help your brother." Qin Huairu said with some regret, but she hid it very well.

After all, it's bound to cause gossip if a married woman goes to work in the home of an unmarried young man. Her previous offer to help He Yuzhu was just an excuse to try and get some benefits later.

At this moment, Banggeng in Qin Huairu's arms looked at the fish that He Yuzhu was cleaning and pointed at it, saying...

"Mom, there's a big fish here, shall we eat some fish too?" Banggeng stared intently at the fish, while Qin Huairu hugged Banggeng and whispered comfortingly.

"Banggeng, be good. In a little while, ask your dad to take a fishing rod to the river. If he catches a big fish, we'll give it to Banggeng to eat, okay?" After saying that, Qin Huairu was about to take Banggeng away. She nodded to the three of them and went back home.

Seeing that it was getting late, the older woman smiled and said to He Yuzhu, "Zhuzi, you need to cook soon. I'll go to the girl's house first and bring her over."

"Alright, then I'll trouble you, Auntie." He Yuzhu said with a smile.

The older woman nodded and left the courtyard.

By this time, He Yuzhu had almost finished washing the vegetables. After draining the water, he carried the vegetables to the kitchen.

Soon, the courtyard was filled with a delicious aroma.

However, today was a big day for He Yuzhu's family. All the children in the courtyard had been instructed by their families, so no child misbehaved and ran to He Yuzhu's place.

Only Xu Damao in the backyard tilted his head back, smelling the fragrance in the air.

"Brother, why are you sticking your head out so long? It looks like a turtle." Xu Xiaoling teased.

Xu Damao rolled his eyes at her. "You brat, you're the one who's a bastard. I'm checking the weather, don't you understand? It's scary to be uncultured."

"Tch, do you have to crane your neck to check the weather? You're crazy." Xu Xiaoling curled her lip, looking disdainful. Before leaving, she stomped on Xu Damao's big toe.

Xu Damao howled in pain, clutching his foot and hopping around, yelling, "Xu Xiaoling, you just wait!"

However, Xu Damao did not go back to the room to chase after Xu Xiaoling. Instead, seeing that no one was coming out of the backyard, Xu Damao quietly ran to the middle courtyard.

Looking towards the hanging flower gate, sure enough, after a short while, an older woman led a young girl over.

This girl is very tall, with an oval face, almond-shaped eyes, fair skin, and a slender figure.

Xu Damao stared at the beautiful girl, completely mesmerized.

"This girl is so beautiful, it's a real waste for her to marry He Yuzhu." Xu Damao already had a plan in mind. After the older woman led the girl into the house, Xu Damao immediately ran out and waited near the public toilet.

Since there are no toilets in the courtyard houses, and you have to go to a public toilet if you need to use the restroom, this is an excellent place.

He Yuzhu had just finished stir-frying the hand-torn cabbage and put it on the table when he saw the girl that the older woman had brought in.

It must be said that this girl is really good-looking, and she perfectly fits the Chinese aesthetic standard.

"Welcome, ma'ams! Please have a seat. Yushui, go and pour some tea." He Yuzhu greeted the two women and told her to sit down, then asked her sister to pour some tea.

He Yuzhu hurriedly ran back to the kitchen, took off his apron, washed his hands again, and then returned to the living room.

Having arrived here, He Yuzhu suddenly didn't know what to do next.

However, this matchmaker, an older woman, came into play.

"Alright, Zhuzi, sit down too. Everyone, please don't be shy. You two introduce yourselves," the older woman said with a smile.

"Hello, comrade, my name is He Yuzhu, I am the team leader and head chef of the No. 3 canteen in the steel rolling mill. This is my sister, He Yushui. It's nice to meet you." He Yuzhu introduced himself, first mentioning that he was also a team leader.

After all, there are good and bad things when you're out in the world, and it's always better to have an identity to protect yourself.

"Hello He Yuzhu, it's a pleasure to meet you and Comrade He Yushui. My name is Zhang Daya, and I'm a worker from a textile factory in the suburbs of Beijing."

After a few introductions, they suddenly fell silent.

An older woman immediately spoke up, "Alright, now that everyone's introduced themselves, let's start eating. After all, Zhu Zi has been preparing this meal for a long time. Look, Da Ya, Zhu Zi is very happy to welcome you."

He Yushui immediately picked up her chopsticks, placed a piece of braised pork in Zhang Daya's bowl.

"Sister Zhang, try my brother's cooking. He often makes braised pork, and his skills are amazing," He Yushui said with a sweet smile.

He Yuzhu also picked up a piece of fish belly meat with his chopsticks and put it into Zhang Daya's bowl, saying, "Comrade Zhang, try this fish. It's wild and tastes very fresh, without any muddy taste."

Zhang Daya looked at the food in her bowl, smiled, and said, "Thank you, Comrade He and He Yushui. You're too kind; I'm embarrassed by your hospitality."

She was very polite, but He Yuzhu felt that this woman was a bit pretentious and might not be as easy to get along with as she appeared on the surface.

Of course, it's possible that she simply didn't fancy him; after all, someone as handsome as him could easily be eight hundred or a thousand.

"Alright, alright, if you keep being so polite, it'll be hard to eat. Da Ya, just call yourself He Yuzhu Zhuzi, don't call me Comrade He. Zhuzi, just call me Da Ya, it sounds more friendly." An older woman standing nearby noticed something and said with a smile.