Courtyard House: New Life, New Silly Zhu

Chapter 85

Looking at the grain coupons in his hand, He Yuzhu didn't know what kind of expression he should make.

Just like in the opening scene of a TV series, where a cook is accused of stealing chickens, what's happening now? The cook is given food ration coupons.

But having something is better than having nothing. He put the food coupons in his pocket and went straight back to the canteen, waiting to get off work with peace of mind.

When it was time to leave work, He Yuzhu packed up his things and prepared to go home.

"Why is Master He so proactive today?" someone couldn't help but tease He Yuzhu, who was packing his things so early.

Another person chimed in, "That's right, there's a reason why Master He is so enthusiastic today."

"What's the reason?"

"It's because Master He misses his wife."

He Yuzhu smiled upon hearing this: "Yes, I think it's my wife. Some of you can't even think of a wife yet, so you can only be envious." With that, he turned and left.

The remaining bachelors in the cafeteria began to be mocked by others.

He Yuzhu arrived at the supply and marketing cooperative where Yang Lifang worked. After seeing Yang Lifang, he took out the tickets he had on him and handed them to her: "Xiaofang, the tickets are all here, take a look."

Yang Lifang took the votes and laughed, "Brother Zhu, I didn't expect you to be so amazing, you have so many votes, these are enough."

It's great to have a friend or acquaintance at the supply and marketing cooperative; they always pick out the best items.

"Lifang, what are you doing?" Sister Liu asked, puzzled, upon seeing this scene.

Yang Lifang smiled and said, "It's nothing. Brother Zhuzi got some tickets and is now preparing things for the wedding."

"Married? Lifang, you and your boyfriend are getting married?" Sister Liu asked in surprise.

Yang Lifang nodded: "Yes, we've already met each other's parents and are preparing to get married." As she spoke, her face was full of a happy smile.

Sister Liu put her hands on her hips and said, "That's great! I think that Zhu Zi is an honest man. Li Fang, if you marry him, your life will definitely be prosperous."

Sister Liu looked around and then said, "Lifang, wait here. I remember there are some things that don't require tickets. I'll get them for you." After saying that, she went out.

Not long after Sister Liu left, several other colleagues from the supply and marketing cooperative, knowing that Yang Lifang was preparing for her wedding, came over to help, and in no time they had prepared everything they needed.

"Lifang, come here for a moment." The manager of the supply and marketing cooperative saw the people busy outside and came out of his office to ask why.

Knowing that Comrade Yang Lifang was getting married and preparing for the wedding, the manager thought for a moment and decided to do her a favor by calling her over.

"Manager, what's the matter?" Yang Lifang handed the things in her hand to Sister Liu and then came to the manager.

"Congratulations, Comrade Yang, you're getting married!" the manager said with a smile.

"Thank you for your well wishes, Manager."

"As a member of the supply and marketing cooperative, I congratulate you on behalf of the cooperative. At the same time, I'd like to give you some benefits. Didn't our supply and marketing cooperative receive a batch of defective fabric yesterday?" After the manager finished speaking, he suddenly remembered that Yang Lifang hadn't been at the supply and marketing cooperative yesterday.

"Look at my brain, it's normal that you didn't know yesterday since you weren't here. The supply and marketing cooperative received a batch of defective fabric. Some people have already bought some of it, but there's still some left. You should discuss with your partner and buy these fabrics." The defective fabric the manager was referring to was actually just fabric with the wrong print or some areas that weren't properly finished; it didn't affect its use.

Upon hearing that there was defective fabric, Yang Lifang immediately nodded and said to the manager, "Thank you, manager. We'll take these defective fabrics."

The manager nodded and told her where the defective fabric was in the warehouse, so she could go and get it herself.

When Yang Lifang brought the fabric to the front desk, He Yuzhu couldn't help but give her a thumbs up.

Yang Lifang and He Yuzhu thanked the other colleagues together, and then He Yuzhu paid all the money that needed to be given.

After discussing it with Yang Lifang, Yang Lifang asked He Yuzhu to leave the cloth at the supply and marketing cooperative. She would take it back to her dormitory and make a new outfit to wear at her wedding.

As for the candy, let He Yuzhu take it back to the courtyard house. When they get back to the courtyard, they can mix all the candy together and give everyone a handful to share in the good fortune.

Back home, He Yuzhu looked at the furniture in the house and couldn't help but sigh. He was still too poor; otherwise, he would have replaced all the furniture with new ones.

However, while you can't replace the furniture with new ones, you can at least give it a fresh coat of paint.

Without hesitation, He Yuzhu immediately took the things he was holding to the door of He Yushui's side room.

He Yuzhu knocked on the door. After all, the rain was heavy now, and they couldn't do things like when they were kids. As the older brother, he should avoid suspicion.

"Who is it?" He Yushui asked, opening the door and seeing her brother.

"Yushui, do me a favor and put these things like melon seeds, peanuts, and candy in your room," He Yuzhu said, handing the things he was carrying to He Yushui.

He Yushui took it, and asked in confusion, "Brother, why did you suddenly decide to put this in my room?"

"My furniture is too old. I'm going to move it out, wash it, and then paint it," He Yuzhu said before leaving.

He Yushui carried her things into the room, put them away, and then came out.

"It's perfect that you're out too. Let's move all the stuff out together." He Yuzhu saw He Yushui come out and quickly invited her to help with the work.

He Yuzhu and his sister carried the table to the yard together. He Yushui said to He Yuzhu, "Brother, go buy the paint. I'll take care of this."

"Okay, I'll go first then. Be careful." He Yuzhu said and left the courtyard.

He Yushui looked at the furniture and immediately got busy. She first washed the furniture with water and then wiped it with soap.

"Why are you working all by yourself, Yushui?" Yang Ruihua, the third aunt from the front yard, came over to chat and asked when she saw He Yushui working.

He Yushui stopped what she was doing, panting, and said, "Third Aunt, my brother went to buy paint and will be back in a while."

"Oh, okay, then you go ahead and get busy. I have something to do, so I won't bother you any longer." With that, Yang Ruihua turned and left the courtyard.

She had heard from his wife before that He Yuzhu was not going to hold a wedding banquet, so she didn't want to help out, since there would be no benefit for her anyway.

As I walked through the hanging flower gate, I ran into an elderly woman who was returning from buying medicine.

"Hey, Auntie, where are you rushing off to?" the older woman asked, puzzled, seeing Yang Ruihua's hurried manner.

Yang Ruihua glanced at the medicine in the older woman's hand and secretly curled her lip in disdain, but said aloud, "It's nothing, I just had some things to take care of at home and needed to get back quickly, so I'll be going now."

After saying that, he quickly left. The middle-aged woman smiled, shook her head, and continued walking home.