Courtyard House: New Life, New Silly Zhu

"Well, Comrade Yang, let me tell you the truth." When Yang Lifang asked this question, He Yuzhu didn't know how to answer. After thinking about it, he decided it was best to tell the truth.

"Actually, something happened in our compound last night..."

He Yuzhu had no choice but to recount what he had done the previous night, explaining that the ticket was a thank-you gift from someone and would expire if he didn't use it.

This put Yang Lifang in a difficult position. After all, the tickets were a gift from someone, and it wouldn't look good to return them in front of that person.

Seeing the woman's hesitant expression, He Yuzhu decided to be bolder.

"Comrade Yang, to be honest with you, I've taken a liking to you and want to be your friend."

He Yuzhu's words were like a thunderclap, startling Yang Lifang so much that her heart skipped a beat.

A pretty girl like her usually has many suitors, but they are always proper and not as blatant as He Yuzhu.

"Comrade He, thank you very much," Yang Lifang suddenly felt speechless. After studying for so many years, she didn't know how to say it.

"Sigh," Yang Lifang sighed, "Comrade He, we've only met twice and we're not very familiar with each other. You suddenly said that, and I don't know how to respond for a moment."

When He Yuzhu heard this, she felt that it was interesting. Although she had never been in a relationship, she had seen other people in relationships.

Back when he was in school, he also offered a lot of advice to his roommates.

"Comrade Yang, since we're not very familiar with each other, let's take this opportunity to go see a movie and get to know each other better," He Yuzhu invited enthusiastically. He was going all out to win over the woman he liked.

As a girl from the countryside, Yang Lifang wasn't one to hesitate or be indecisive. In fact, she knew about even bolder and more open things in the countryside. So after a slight hesitation, Yang Lifang nodded.

"Alright then. Comrade Yang, I'll come pick you up tomorrow afternoon." He Yuzhu said, unable to suppress the smile on his face. Just then, a voice came from behind him.

"Brother, why did you come so early?"

He Yuzhu turned around and saw He Yushui, carrying a schoolbag, standing prettily behind him.

"Rain, you've come?"

Seeing her brother's silly expression, He Yushui felt helpless. They had clearly agreed on it yesterday.

"Yes, brother, I was in a hurry to put on my skirt, so I came here to Sister Yang." As she spoke, He Yushui turned her face to look at Yang Lifang behind the counter.

Seeing that He Yushui had already finished school, Yang Lifang was surprised to find that so much time had passed. She glanced at the clock behind the counter, quickly put the clothes in her hands into a basket, and stood up.

"Since Rainy Day is over, Comrade He, you should take your sister home first. I'm sure people will be coming in soon, so I won't keep you any longer." Although she would hide behind the counter to mend clothes and earn some money when no one was around, she wouldn't neglect her work when it was time to work.

Having achieved his goal, He Yuzhu didn't linger any longer and nodded.

"Well then, Comrade Yang, I'll pick you up tomorrow afternoon." He Yuzhu waved goodbye.

He Yushui waved to her brother, "Sister Yang, see you next time."

After saying that, the brother and sister hurried home.

Once they were a little further away from the supply and marketing cooperative, He Yushui asked He Yuzhu.

"Brother, why did you suddenly change your plans and come here on your own?" He Yushui said, patting her small bag of money.

He Yuzhu took out the two movie tickets from his pocket and waved them in front of He Yushui.

"Didn't Uncle Xu give me two movie tickets this morning? I was thinking of inviting Yang Lifang to go to the movies."

Seeing He Yuzhu's smug look, He Yushui immediately understood upon hearing her brother's words that the invitation must have been successful, and she couldn't help but feel happy.

Lately, our family has been blessed with a series of happy events. My brother not only found a good job but also has money of his own, so he no longer has to worry about not having enough to eat. Now, my brother and that beautiful woman are also making good progress. Life is truly getting better and better.

However, seeing her brother's smug look, He Yushui still wanted to tease him.

"Brother~" He Yushui's voice was full of resentment, which made He Yuzhu tremble.

"You brat, can't you speak properly? Suddenly doing this, ugh~" He Yuzhu said, rubbing his arm with his hand.

"Oh dear, everyone says that once you marry a wife, you forget your mother. My brother has married a wife and forgotten his sister!" He Yushui feigned a sad expression, but the next moment, her face suddenly changed, and she clapped her little hands and stomped her foot.

She said to He Yuzhu in an exaggerated manner, "I suddenly remembered that my brother hasn't gotten married yet, and he's already forgotten about his little sister."

As a young man of the new era, He Yuzhu may not have much to say to outsiders, but he has a lot to say to his family.

"Oh, sister, what you're saying makes my heart colder than the coldest days of winter. Sister, please don't draw any more words in my heart, or it will make my heart ache."

He Yushui had never suffered such torment before, and she gasped in shock.

"Brother, don't you think what you said is really infuriating?" He Yushui now understood how He Yuzhu had felt just now.

She rubbed her arms with her hands and ran straight home.

Watching his younger sister run forward, He Yuzhu walked quickly behind her, shouting to He Yushui, "Look, I only said a few extra words, and this is how my sister reacts."

He Yushui couldn't hold back any longer. She stopped, turned around, and made a shooing motion.

"Get out! Get out! Who are you? You possessed my brother's body! Get out of here!"

Seeing the rain like this, He Yuzhu couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Hahaha, Rain, I've possessed your brother's body, and now I'm going to possess yours too, woof!" With that, He Yuzhu lunged forward.

With a shout, He Yushui skipped and jumped as she ran home. The two siblings ran in the sunset, their laughter ringing out louder.

The next day after get off work, He Yuzhu took a good shower at the steel rolling mill and tidied himself up before heading to the supply and marketing cooperative to find Yang Lifang.

"Rain, I've already cooked the food. Do your homework later, after you finish eating." He Yuzhu, his hands still wet, smoothed his buzz cut, gave this instruction, and then left the house.