The beginning of Siheyuan starts with refusing to bring lunch boxes

"Uncle Mao, eat some rice and chicken first, then we can drink. Let's drink slowly today. I want to talk to you about something."

Seeing that He Yuzhu was serious, Xu Damao nodded and said, "Okay, let's eat the chicken first." After that, Xu Damao picked up the rice and the chicken and started eating.

After eating four or five pieces of chicken and half a bowl of rice, He Yuzhu felt that Xu Damao had something in his stomach, so he wouldn't get drunk so easily. He also picked up the wine glass and gave each of them a glass, saying, "Uncle Mao, let's not do anything else, just cheers to the fact that we men haven't fought during this period of time!"

"Let's do it!"

"By the way, Master Zhu, you just said you had something to tell me. What is it?" Xu Damao drank a glass of wine and ate a bite of chicken.

"Da Mao, I want to ask you something, you have to answer me honestly," He Yuzhu put down his glass and said seriously.

"What's wrong, Mr. Zhu? You're so serious all of a sudden. I'm scared." Seeing He Yuzhu so serious, Xu Damao also put down his chopsticks.

He Yuzhu lowered his voice, "I heard a few uncles chatting today. One of them was an old man who liked to visit the Eight Great Hutongs when he was young. He contracted a disease that damaged his genitals and made him infertile. Fortunately, he got married early and has a son."

Xu Damao immediately became interested and asked, "What else?"

"That old man has a cousin who went to the Eight Great Hutongs to drink and prostitute when he was sixteen or seventeen. He was still childless when he was over forty. At first he thought it was because of his wife. Later he married two younger ones, but they also couldn't have children." Xu Damao took a sip of wine and asked, "What happened next?"

"He later went to the Union Hospital for a checkup and was told that his early exposure to alcohol and sex, coupled with his lack of self-control, had affected his fertility."

"And then? You won't be the same as Yi Zhonghai, will you?" He Yuzhu was speechless. If it wasn't for you, would I have made up this story? You are still so gossipy.

"The doctor told him that if he had come for treatment earlier, it wouldn't be a problem and he could just take some conditioning. Now it's a little late, but there's still hope. So he was treated at the Union Hospital for three years. One year before the founding of the People's Republic of China, one of his concubines became pregnant and gave birth to a big fat boy, thus avoiding extinction of the family."

"Then this person is quite lucky," Xu Damao said heartlessly.

"Da Mao, let me ask you, you often go to the countryside to show movies, do you often go into widows' doors? Moreover, when you first entered the steel rolling mill, you were only 17 years old, but I saw you go to those half-closed doors."

Xu Damao shuddered all over and thought, does Sha Zhu know that I left the door half-closed?

"No, how could I sneak into a widow's house? If I were caught, I would be beaten to death," Xu Damao said guiltily.

"Hey, I wanted to help you, but since you don't tell the truth, forget it," He Yuzhu said after drinking a glass of wine.

"Master Zhu, what do you mean?" Xu Damao guessed something.

"Let me ask you, you have visited so many widows, but no widow has ever bothered you? Don't you find it strange after so long?" He Yuzhu said with a half-smile.

Xu Damao felt a chill in his crotch. He had always thought that he was cautious, but now that he thought about it...

"Master Zhu, what do you mean? Just tell me!" Xu Damao asked anxiously.

"Da Mao, I overheard those old men chatting, and I realized that having children is not just a woman's thing. Men can't do it either. When I heard about that cousin, I remembered your glorious history.

But let me be frank. I don't mean to say anything to you. We grew up together. Although we always had fights in the past, we are brothers who grew up together after all. I don't doubt anything. I just want to remind you to go to the hospital for a check-up when you have time, preferably a hospital far away. I know it's good for your reputation. As for the result, I won't ask and you don't have to tell me.

As a brother, I can only help you so much. I am afraid that if something happens and you are not aware of it and are delayed, you will regret it for the rest of your life. It would be fine if I didn’t know about this situation, but if I knew and didn’t tell you, I would feel guilty.”

Xu Damao drank in a daze, recalling his experiences over the past few years. The more he thought about it, the more scared he became. Sweat began to break out on his forehead. After finishing the glass of wine, he pretended to be drunk and said, "Uncle Zhu, thank you for your concern, don't worry, I'm not having any such thing. I'm drunk right now, so I'll go home first."

"Oh, it's my fault, brother. I just said too much. It's best if you don't do this, Master Mao. I'll take you back."

"No need, Master Zhu, I can go back by myself."

After seeing Xu Damao off, He Yuzhu returned to the house, locked the door and continued drinking, thinking, "Silly Zhu, oh silly Zhu, I have repaid the favor you owed Xu Damao." Thinking of this, He Yuzhu felt a little relieved. He Yuzhu was suddenly shocked.

"Could it be that the original body, Sha Zhu, has not completely dissipated? Could it be that because I accomplished something, he let go of some of his obsession? All right, Sha Zhu, I will support your sister through her studies. If she gets into college, I will continue to support her. If she fails, I will use my connections to find her a good job. When she gets married in the future, I will also marry her off in style and promise not to treat her badly. As for your He family, although I have taken over your body, your bloodline is still yours after all. So, don't worry about this. I will not let your He family become extinct."

After saying this in his mind, He Yuzhu felt his brain suddenly become clear, and his brain seemed to work faster. He also seemed to hear a sentence in his mind: "Thank you, Shazhu will be miserable, but He Yuzhu will not. I'm leaving." He Yuzhu looked out the window and whispered, "Shazhu, I will keep my promise." After that, he poured the wine in the glass to the ground.

He Yuzhu guessed that he had taken over Shazhu's body, and Shazhu's soul had not completely dissipated, or some of his obsessions had not completely dissipated. After all, people like the original Shazhu were very stubborn, and the more stubborn they were, the deeper their obsessions were.

Now that I have accepted all of Shazhu's obsessions, I have nothing to worry about. The power that supports those obsessions is gone and has dissipated. At this moment, I have truly and thoroughly come into this world.

Xu Damao's home

Xu Damao returned home, locked the door, and drank a large glass of water. He wondered in his heart whether what He Yuzhu said just now was true or not. If it was true, then what did He Yuzhu mean? Was he testing himself? Or was he really doing this for my own good? If it was false, then what did he mean?

I thought about it for a long time but still had no clue. However, in the past few years, I have slept with at least 30 widows, if not 20. I even slept with two or three older girls. But no one came to me to take responsibility. Could it be that I really... ?

"I'll go to the Third Hospital of Xicheng tomorrow to check it out! Anyway, no one will recognize me from such a far distance!" Thinking of this, Xu Damao went to bed without washing or taking off his clothes.

The next day, at eight o'clock, everyone in the hospital went to work. Xu Damao pushed the bicycle provided by the factory and quietly went out. It took him nearly an hour to get to the Xicheng Third Hospital.

"Hello, doctor, I want to check my body. My wife and I have been married for a year, but she is not pregnant yet. I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said she was fine. I am going to check myself secretly now," Xu Damao lied.

The doctor took a look at Xu Damao and had a good impression of him. After all, in this era, there were not many men willing to check themselves. In this era, it was generally believed that whether to have a child or not, and whether the child was a boy or a girl, was the responsibility of the woman. So he wrote him a prescription for a check-up.

Two hours later, the test results came out. Xu Damao took the test report to the doctor. The doctor looked at the report and asked,

"You've been to places you shouldn't have been, haven't you?"

"This..." Xu Damao said hesitantly.

"You have contracted an internal disease, which has caused your sperm activity to be low. Fortunately, you came early. If you had come seven or eight years later, you would have been extinct in this life."

"Really? I can still be saved?!" Xu Damao immediately held the doctor's hand in surprise.

"Don't get excited yet. There is still hope. It can be cured in half a year. However, you need to give up drinking and sex during this period. You also need to come for a checkup every month and exercise for half an hour every day," the doctor comforted Xu Damao.

"No problem. I promise you, the great man, that I won't drink a drop of alcohol in the next six months, I won't even hold a woman's hand, and I'll run for half an hour every day!" Xu Damao raised his hand and promised. At this moment, Xu Damao felt regretful and scared. Fortunately, Sha Zhu reminded him. Otherwise, the Xu family would have been the only heir in three generations and it would have been gone if it had come to him.

The doctor prescribed medicine for Xu Damao. Xu Damao took the prescription to the pharmacy, got the medicine and went home.

Chapter 39: Three uncles make self-criticism and hold a feast on Sunday

Xu Damao got the medicine and went straight home after leaving the hospital. When he arrived at the courtyard, he saw the three aunts who had replaced Yan Bugui as the gatekeeper.

"Auntie, are you chatting?"

"Da Mao, you didn't go to work?"

"I went to the countryside in the afternoon, and my boss asked me to come back early today to prepare."

"Oh, you've worked really hard, but Damao, you're a promising person in our courtyard."

"Thank you, Auntie. Please continue chatting. I will go back to clean up."

The third aunt saw that Xu Damao's briefcase was bulging and wanted to ask what was inside, but she couldn't open someone else's briefcase.

After returning home, Xu Damao took some medicine and then lay on the bed thinking about his own things.

"It's true. I always had a problem with Sha Zhu before, but I really have to thank Sha Zhu for this matter. If it weren't for him, I would have been extinct like Yi Zhonghai. But could it be that Yi Zhonghai couldn't have children because of him, not the aunt? I always heard people in the yard say that this old man is loyal and righteous. He didn't divorce even though the aunt couldn't have children. But I heard from the doctor that having a child is a matter for two people, and you can't always say it's because of the woman.

Our Master Mao, a man of the city, Master Jing! If there is a grudge, it must be avenged, and if there is a favor, it must not be forgotten, especially such a great favor. I can't always confront Sha Zhu in the future. Yi Zhonghai, this old man, always wants to plot against Sha Zhu. I have to remind him when I have a chance.

This old man Yi Zhonghai is not a good guy. Every time Sha Zhu beat me up, it was because of this old man. I have to find a way to deal with him!"

Saturday came in a blink of an eye. He Yushui came back yesterday afternoon.

Today, He Yushui cleaned the house first, washed clothes, and then went to play with classmates. Now He Yuzhu is very satisfied with He Yushui. Usually, He Yuzhu cleans up, and when He Yushui is on vacation, He Yushui cleans up. Moreover, He Yushui's cooking skills are also improving. On the one hand, He Yuzhu, a level 5 chef, teaches him in person, and on the other hand, it may be due to the genes of the old He family. In short, the He family is very clean and tidy now. Aunts and old ladies always say that the He family is cleaner than those newlywed houses.

At around five o'clock in the afternoon, the workers of the steel rolling mill got off work and arrived home one after another. He Yuzhu had prepared dinner by then. Because He Yushui came home late today, he cooked it. It didn't matter if there was one more meal. He Yushui was not a nanny. As long as she knew how to take care of the family, He Yuzhu didn't want to blame He Yushui. After all, she was his blood sister. Now He Yushui also likes to go home very much. On the one hand, the food at home is good. Although she has to do some housework after returning home, He Yuzhu usually cleans up, so there is nothing special to clean. On the other hand, she feels that her brother is better now. Although the silly brother before was also good to her, he doesn't feel more like a family as he does now.

At around six o'clock, everyone in the courtyard had finished their meal. Yan Bugui and Yi Zhonghai began to organize a meeting. There was no other way, as Director Wang would personally preside over the meeting. Although the two old men were very reluctant,

At half past six, the meeting was held on time, but there was only one person sitting at the square table, that was Director Wang. The three old guys were standing in front of the square table.

"Everyone, please be quiet. Today's meeting of the whole institute is mainly for the review of Yi Zhonghai, Yan Bugui, and Liu Haizhong. Let's start now."

First came Yi Zhonghai, then Yan Bugui, and finally Liu Haizhong

Liu Haizhong was very dissatisfied with this order. He thought that after all, he was the second uncle before, and should be the second. This is Liu Haizhong, a fan of officials. Any time and anything can be linked to officials.

Forty minutes later, the three finished their self-examination, and Director Wang spoke again, "There are only two uncles in charge of the courtyard now. The front courtyard and the middle courtyard both have uncles in charge, but the back courtyard has no uncle. In the future, Yan Bugui will be the second uncle, but the back courtyard needs to select a third uncle for Courtyard No. 95. Raise your hand if you want to apply."

At this moment, Liu Haizhong subconsciously wanted to raise his hand, but was stopped by Sun Xiaofeng beside him. Haha, this Liu Haizhong will not let go of any opportunity to become an official.

When Auntie Tian from the backyard heard this, she took her husband's hand and said, "Old Tian from our family has signed up." There were only seven households in the backyard. Xu Damao had gone to the countryside to show a movie, so the old lady didn't get involved. Liu Haizhong had just been fired, and among the remaining four households, only Tian Da Kui, a level five welder, had signed up. Director Wang saw that he was the only one who signed up, so he said, "Please raise your hands if you agree that Comrade Tian Da Kui will be elected as the manager." The other three households raised their hands. The people in the front and middle yards knew that he was an honest and decent man, so most of them raised their hands. Director Wang saw that more than half of the votes were cast, so he appointed Tian Da Kui as the manager of the backyard on the spot, and then the meeting ended.

Tian Da Kui's wife, Aunt Tian, ​​was so excited. Although this was not a real official, as an ordinary person, it was an honor to have this identity. Tian Da Kui's son Tian Xinmin and daughter Tian Xiaoni were also very happy. Liu Haizhong looked at the joyous Tian family and snorted coldly and went home. Soon, the Liu family sang the Seven Wolves Happy Song again. When the people in the courtyard heard it, they could only sigh, "What sins did Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu commit in their previous lives?" But no one tried to persuade them, because the more people persuaded, the harder Liu Haizhong beat him. So, the courtyard knew that leaving it alone might be the best support for Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu.

He Yuzhu from the Central Court heard the screams of the two brothers and felt that they really had to find a way, and they had to do it quickly.

No words all night, the next day came in a blink of an eye

He Yuzhu went out to wash up, and saw that the widow Qin was already in place by the pool. The capital city had already started to get hot in late May, and people were already wearing cool clothes. Qin Huairu was washing clothes diligently, and as her body swayed, the grain bag also swayed. Her neckline was a little low, and the white ravines also made He Yuzhu dizzy.

"This damn widow, isn't this a test for me?" He Yuzhu calmed down and concentrated, thinking that he should find a wife as soon as possible!

When Qin Huairu saw He Yuzhu, she smoothed the hair by her ears and said with a smile, "Zhuzi, get up and wash up?" She was really like the temptation of a sister-in-law next door. He Yuzhu thought to himself, "The island country is not deceiving me."

"Good morning, sister-in-law Jia, why are you washing clothes so early?" He Yuzhu replied somewhat unnaturally.

"We have three children in the family. Huaihua is still breastfeeding, and Xiaodang is only three years old. It's time to buy clothes, so there are a lot of clothes."

He Yuzhu didn't talk much with her, and just washed himself. Qin Huairu saw He Yuzhu's distracted look at her, and she felt proud in her heart. She felt that today was a good start.

After He Yuzhu had the breakfast made by He Yushui, he waited for Ma Hua and Liu Lan at home. They arrived before 8:30. Ma Hua knew where he was. Liu Lan waited for Ma Hua at the gate of the courtyard before coming in together. After all, He Yuzhu was a bachelor, and it was not appropriate for a woman like her to go alone.

Seeing them coming, He Yuzhu took them to Courtyard 66. It was only nine o'clock when they arrived at Wang Tiande's place.

"Zhuzi is here?" Wang Tiande was very happy to see He Yuzhu coming and stuffed a pack of cigarettes into his hand.

"Leader, this is our family's business, I have to pay attention to it, leader, where are the ingredients?"

Next, Liu Lan made the steamed buns first, and Ma Hua washed the vegetables and helped. After the three of them worked together to prepare the dishes, Wang Tiande came over and said that the meal would start at 12 o'clock.

"Okay, leader, I'll make them leave their tongues at the banquet today!"

Wang Tiande smiled and pointed at He Yuzhu

At twelve o'clock, the feast begins! First comes the cold dishes, then the hot dishes, the hard dishes, and finally the steamed buns and soup.

Wang Tiande felt very proud when he saw the guests praising the food, especially his own in-laws, who said, "My in-laws, today's meal is so delicious! Not only is it delicious, but it tastes really good, even better than the food in a big restaurant. It will be a blessing for our daughter Yingzi to marry into our family!" His in-laws prepared such a good meal and found such a good chef, which showed their respect for their daughter. Some guests even asked where the chef was hired from, and asked Wang Tiande to introduce him to them if they needed him. Wang Tiande felt even more proud.

At around 2 o'clock, the guests had all left, and Wang Tiande, reeking of alcohol, came to He Yuzhu.

"Zhuzi, your craftsmanship is impeccable. This is the rule." He took out three red envelopes and He Yuzhu opened them. One of them contained ten yuan, and the other two contained one yuan each. He Yuzhu stuffed the ten-yuan one back and said,

"Leader, I'll keep these two, and you take this one. If you don't take it, you're pushing me out and treating me as if I'm not your own!" Wang Tiande was even happier when he heard He Yuzhu say this.

"Okay! I'll listen to you, but you have to keep this wedding cigarette, right?" Wang Tiande took a pack of Beihai cigarettes.

"You can have this, hahahaha", and then He Yuzhu accepted it with a smile.

"Well, leader, you still have to clean up here, so we'll go back first." Then the three of them picked up two lunch boxes each and left.

When they reached the entrance of the alley, He Yuzhu gave two red envelopes to each of them. Liu Lan had been watching for a long time, so she didn't say anything polite. Ma Hua stammered, "Master..."

Seeing Ma Hua's stupid behavior, He Yuzhu kicked him on the butt and said, "What the hell are you talking about? Just take it if I tell you to!" Ma Hua was touched and his eyes were red.

"You better hold it back! Look at how useless you are! Take your lunch box home!" After saying that, without waiting for Ma Hua to say anything, he took his lunch box and left.