Courtyard House: New Life, New Silly Zhu

The next morning, He Yuzhu got up early and reheated all the leftovers from the previous day.

At this moment, He Yushui also came in. She was so confused by the happy event at home last night that she didn't fall asleep until very late.

"Go wash your face clean, then come and eat." He Yuzhu looked at his younger sister with some helplessness.

Last night, He Yushui was taking a stroll in the yard. After returning, she asked He Yuzhu about going to the factory while doing her homework.

And they kept asking the same questions over and over, which annoyed him.

After He Yushui washed her face clean, she returned to the dining table and ate all the steamed buns and vegetables.

He Yushui was eating at school at this time and wouldn't be coming home for lunch. He Yuzhu also had to go to work today, so no one was home and they couldn't keep the food.

After finishing the meal, He Yushui took the chopsticks and bowl to the sink to wash them clean.

He Yushui always did these chores; He Yuzhu wouldn't do them. One reason is that children nowadays aren't as pampered as they were in later generations, and wouldn't do any work.

Another reason is to cultivate his younger sister's hands-on skills. He doesn't want to spoil her and raise a pampered young lady who is lazy and doesn't know the difference between grains.

After washing up, He Yushui went to the side room, put her schoolbag on her shoulder, and came to her brother's room. She was about to say hello to her brother and leave.

"Yushui, come here," He Yuzhu called out to his younger sister who was about to leave, took out 5 yuan from his pocket, and stuffed it into He Yushui's hand.

He Yushui looked at the five yuan in her hand and said with some confusion, "Brother, have you forgotten? Didn't you already give me the money?"

"This money is for you separately. Now that your brother has a salary, don't be too frugal at school. Eat and drink as you please." He didn't know if his younger sister was just naturally thin or if she had been malnourished since childhood.

But since he was here, he couldn't let his younger sister go hungry, especially at her age. Children usually eat a lot, and she couldn't be without nutrition.

To He Yuzhu's surprise, He Yushui put the money back.

"Brother, no need. Even if you have a salary now, you can't go on such a spree. Yesterday, the two of us ate a pound of meat, which I already felt was extravagant enough," He Yushui said to her brother in a serious tone.

Hearing his younger sister say that, He Yuzhu still stuffed the money back into her hand.

"Rain, your most important thing right now is to focus on your studies. Don't worry about anything else. You know, your brother earns over 30 yuan a month, which is enough for us. Plus, he's a cook. He eats lunch in the cafeteria, and if there are any vegetables, he can even bring some back with him."

He Yuzhu's words were sincere. One reason was that it was difficult to spend money nowadays, and 30 yuan was enough for the two siblings.

Another point is that in the TV series, He Yushui is actually a vocational school graduate, not the one described in the fanfiction as Liu Haizhong's son being a vocational school graduate.

At this point, a vocational school graduate would automatically become a cadre. The TV series didn't specify He Yushui's exact job. If she could only get a regular job after graduating from vocational school, it's possible something else happened that prevented her from becoming a cadre.

This statement is not without basis. After all, reputation and morality are highly valued in this era. If there are problems with people's livelihood, it may really prevent you from becoming a cadre.

Especially after the episode where He Yushui steals chickens in the TV series, it was subtly revealed that He Yushui's wedding was postponed, which was likely due to her reputation for stealing chickens.

A vocational school graduate marrying a low-ranking police officer and being able to postpone the wedding—it's obvious who should take the blame.

He Yushui was touched, not only because of the 5 yuan he was given, but also because her brother had been very kind to her before.

To ensure she could focus on her studies, her brother never let her lack anything. His words only strengthened her resolve to study hard and get into a good school.

After He Yushui went to school, He Yuzhu also tidied himself up.

As soon as he stepped out the door, he saw Yi Zhonghai waiting for him there.

In fact, Yi Zhonghai wanted to come to He Yuzhu's house yesterday, but his family had cooked meat dishes yesterday, and he could smell the whole yard.

So he went to He Yuzhu's house yesterday to chat.

Now, they all have to go to work at the factory. So Yi Zhonghai is waiting for him here.

"Zhu Zi, I heard you got a job at the steel rolling mill." Yi Zhonghai said to He Yuzhu with a smile, his hands behind his back.

In other novels, no matter what, in the TV series, only Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu treated He Yuzhu differently from others. He always called him Zhuzi and never called him Shazhu.

"Yes, sir, I've started working at the steel rolling mill." He Yuzhu said, taking out a cigarette from his pocket and offering one to Yi Zhonghai.

He intended to distribute these cigarettes to the leaders, but since his hands were full of things yesterday, he couldn't just put them on the ground and hand the cigarettes to them.

So he kept the pack of cigarettes in his pocket.

Yi Zhonghai took the cigarette, glanced at it, and frowned slightly.

However, he quickly concealed that subtle movement and, with a hint of persuasion, said, "Zhu Zi, your cigarettes are really good, Da Qianmen. But I still want to say a few words to you. You've just started working, and your family's financial situation isn't that great yet. These cigarettes are too good; you shouldn't smoke them in the future."

He Yuzhu looked at the bag of Daqianmen cigarettes in his hand and felt genuinely helpless.

Although he possessed He Yuzhu's memories, He Yuzhu had been so poor before that he would never have smoked. Moreover, as a cook, he no longer had the habit of smoking.

When he went to buy cigarettes, he instinctively shouted "Daqianmen".

He never expected that Daqianmen cigarettes would be given as gifts at this time, and that they were a good kind of cigarette that ordinary people wouldn't smoke.

At this time, most people smoked Fengshou cigarettes, which were economical and affordable. However, for He Yuzhu, it didn't matter what kind of cigarettes they were.

"Alright, sir, I'll keep your advice in mind. But since I've already bought these cigarettes, I might as well finish them."

Looking at He Yuzhu, Yi Zhonghai was very pleased: "That's good, very good. You've grown up now and are acting like a man. If there's anything at the factory in the future, just come to the fitter's workshop to find me. After all, as the master fitter in the factory, I still have some influence."

"Don't worry, Uncle, I won't stand on ceremony with you. If anything happens in the future, I'll definitely come to the workshop to find you. But if you're going to eat at the canteen in the future, you must come to my third canteen. I'll definitely give you a little extra attention when I'm getting your food," He Yuzhu said with a hint of joking.

He still has a very good impression of Yi Zhonghai. After all, Yi Zhonghai at this time is not the Yi Zhonghai who, after losing his wife and growing old, began to become somewhat delusional. Now, as an elder in the courtyard, he is truly a very good person.

It's not just about having a good reputation, but also about having a sense of responsibility.

Of course, this is also because Yi Zhonghai has no children, so he has no reason to favor one over the other.