The beginning of Siheyuan starts with refusing to bring lunch boxes

backyard

"Zhu Zi, Yu Shui, and Old Lady, thank you both."

"Old lady, don't say that, it's all in the past."

After chatting with the old lady for a while, he went out with He Yushui to the alley where the Song family lived.

At around 2:30, Song Xia and Song Xiaomei appeared at the entrance of the alley.

"Brother Pillar"

"Brother Zhuzi, rain"

Song Xiaomei held He Yushui's arm and spoke intimately.

Then He Yuzhu said, "Let's go." He Yushui and Song Xiaomei cooperated and got into the car one by one. Song Xia blushed and sat in the back seat of He Yuzhu.

Song Xia blushed and said, "Brother Zhuzi, your family is choosing furniture, so it's not appropriate for us to go there, right?"

He Yuzhu said, "At least give me some reference advice," and then whispered, "Besides, you will need it in the future."

Song Xia blushed, secretly touched the soft flesh on He Yuzhu's waist and pinched it, then warned, "I told you not to talk nonsense!"

He Yuzhu cried out in pain and said with a smile, "Am I wrong?"

Then he was pinched again. Finally, He Yuzhu quickly begged for mercy. He Yushui and Song Xiaomei behind him smiled and looked at the two of them.

Half an hour later, at Courtyard 7 of Guaizi Hutong, four people stopped the car.

"Aunties, I want to ask you, does Master Zhang live here?"

The middle-aged women who were chatting looked at the others, and one of them, who was in her early fifties, asked, "What do you want to see Master Zhang for?"

"Auntie, I'm from Hongxing Street. I want to find Master Zhang to make some furniture. Master Chen recommended me here."

"Our boss is here, you guys follow me", it turns out that this person is Master Zhang's lover

"Boss, come out quickly, someone wants you to make furniture!"

At this time, a man in his early fifties with a bald head, a cigarette in his mouth, and wearing a vest came out of the house and asked, "You want to make furniture?"

"Hello, Master Zhang, my name is He Yuzhu, I'm a chef at the steel mill. My house is being renovated recently, and the furniture at home is too old, so I want to replace it with new ones. Master Chen recommended you to me."

"Well, that kid is okay, remember what you are going to do"

"Two sets, wardrobe, table, bed, cabinet, dressing table," He Yushui interrupted, "and bookcase and desk!"

He Yuzhu nodded

Master Zhang knew this was a big job, so he said, "I'll have to go to your house and measure the size to know the exact price, but let's choose the style and carving first. Of course, you can also choose the basic style without carving, which will be cheaper."

"Master Zhang, let's go and choose one."

Master Zhang took the four people to an annex room, which contained some simple styles and more carved styles.

"Yushui, it's your own house, you choose it yourself," and then looked at Song Xia, "Xia Xia, come on, you decide"

He Yushui was excited to choose the style, while Song Xia blushed and pinched him happily, but she still chose seriously.

After more than half an hour, the three of them finally decided on the style and carvings. Why three people? Because Song Xiaomei also accompanied Song Xia to choose, and the two sisters had a heated discussion. He Yuzhu took out a cigarette and handed it to Master Zhang, and the two chatted with each other.

At four o'clock, several people returned to the He family's courtyard together.

"Hey! Master Zhang, you old man is here?"

"Humph! Chen family kid, you should call me Uncle Zhang"

The two of them joked for a while, and then Master Zhang took out his tools and asked questions, measured, and recorded. After half an hour, Master Zhang looked at the notebook in his hand and said, "Master He, if it is a basic style without carvings, it will cost about 360 yuan. If it is according to the style and carvings you requested, it will cost 450 yuan."

When Song Xia heard that it was so expensive, she wanted to ask for the basic model and no carvings. He Yuzhu said, "Okay, Master Zhang, you are a professional, then let's do as we agreed before. When do you think it can be done?"

Master Zhang turned around and asked Master Chen, "Chen boy, when will this be finished?"

Master Chen said, "It will be finished by Tuesday night"

Master Zhang then said to He Yuzhu, "This is a bit rushed. It will take at least five days for me to complete it."

"Master Zhang, don't worry, as long as it's done by next Sunday."

Then He Yuzhu took out money from his bag and counted out 400 yuan, saying, "Master Zhang, this is 400 yuan. I will give you the remaining 50 yuan after you bring the furniture over next Sunday. Is that okay with you?"

Master Zhang was stunned to see He Yuzhu was so straightforward. After all, every furniture maker would bargain for a long time. But He Yuzhu actually took out the money so straightforwardly, and most of it. Generally, half of it was paid as a deposit.

"Master He, you are so generous." He gave He Yuzhu a thumbs up, then turned to Master Chen and said, "Chen's kid, I'm grateful to you for your help today. Come to my place for a drink later."

Master Chen smiled as if it was natural and continued to work.

After everything was settled, He Yuzhu was going to take a few people out for dinner, but seeing that He Yuzhu had spent so much money on furniture today, Song Xia said that they should not go out to eat at all. Song Xiaomei wanted to go, but was forced by Song Xia to ride her bicycle home.

He Yuzhu thinks that such a woman is really good, beautiful, virtuous, and a good woman.

The He brothers and sisters went to the uncle's house for a meal. As a result, He Yuzhu fried some shredded potatoes and shredded radishes, and paired them with the leftovers from lunch. The people who had lunch at noon had another meal in the evening, but the atmosphere was completely different from that at noon.

Chapter 70: Receiving the House, Yi Zhonghai Wants Qin Huairu to Improve His Skills

He Yuzhu and He Yushui left the courtyard together

On the way, the two of them rode side by side slowly to He Yushui's school. He Yuzhu said to He Yushui, "Yushui, He Daqing has sent me a total of 1740 yuan over the years, and he is still sending money every month. I will keep 740 yuan, plus the money the old man just compensated you, and I will deposit it in the bank for you. This money will be your confidence in the future."

Squeak! He Yushui stopped immediately, "Brother! What are you doing? I haven't even gotten married yet, and you want to separate me from your husband?"

He Yuzhu saw He Yushui stop, and he also stopped. After hearing what He Yushui said, He Yuzhu said, "Yushui, you have to take this money. Your brother is already working. As for you, you are a girl. You have money in your hands, so you are strong."

Then He Yuzhu joked, "If you have money, you won't be cheated by gangsters with a few candy beans."

He Yushui said, "Brother, without you, I wouldn't have survived at the age of six. I know all the hardships you've endured over the years. We've spent a lot of money on home renovations and furniture purchases these days. This money belongs to our He family, and I won't take it away! When I get married in the future, just prepare a dowry for me like other girls get married."

"Brother, you have raised me for so many years. I am 15 years old now, and it will take at least four or five years for me to get married. This means that you still have to raise me for so many years," He Yushui said, hugging He Yuzhu's arm.

"This money may seem like a lot, but it took a lot of money to raise me all these years. I need money for school, food and clothing. You even bought me a bicycle. I'm not an ungrateful person. I remember all this, brother. Keep it. With this money in your hands, I, your younger sister, will have confidence wherever I go!"

He Yuzhu looked at He Yushui's serious expression and suddenly laughed. He Yushui was puzzled as to what he was laughing at. He Yuzhu said, "Okay, then I'll take it away and go back to school as soon as possible."

The two of them rode their bikes again. He Yuzhu sent He Yushui back to school, and he rode his bike back to the staff dormitory of the steel mill.

He Yuzhu smiled because he felt the warmth of his family. This was the first time in his two lives that he felt the warmth of his family. He was an orphan in his previous life, and he only took care of this cheap sister in this life. Although He Yushui was somewhat dependent on him, He Yuzhu did not feel the feeling of family from her. Today was the first time

He Yushui's words just now made him feel the warmth from his family, the feeling of caring for him.

That night, He Yuzhu slept soundly, not for anything else, but for the warmth of his family.

The days in the 60s were monotonous, but also full of fighting spirit. Every day, we could hear various propaganda broadcasts, and the broadcasts that were full of vitality and hope. Walking on the streets of that era, there were inspiring slogans, happy blue crowds, and people who were thin due to material scarcity but full of spirits. Everything showed one thing: this country, this nation stood up.

The days passed like this, and He Yuzhu spent the past two days going back and forth between the dormitory and the kitchen.

Wednesday, in the steel mill dormitory, at half past six, He Yuzhu woke up

He has to go back to the courtyard today because he needs to collect the house.

After a quick wash, I took my things and rode back to the courtyard. On the way, I ate three meat buns at Uncle Cheng's place and brought two more for the old lady.

Courtyard house

"Hey, Second Uncle, you're guarding the door so early. Have you had breakfast?"

Yan Bugui, who was fiddling with his flowers and plants, was only concerned with the people in the yard and didn't notice He Yuzhu coming back from outside. Yan Bugui turned around and saw that it was He Yuzhu. He subconsciously wanted to go up and see if he could take advantage of him, but thinking of the times he had been fooled, he simply replied, "Your second aunt is doing it, Zhuzi, are you back to live here?"

"Uncle, the house has been repaired today. I came to inspect it today and will be back to live in it in the evening."

He Yuzhu pushed his bicycle to the middle courtyard, put it at the door, and then went to the backyard.

The old lady moved back from Yi Zhonghai's place last night

"Madam? Have you had breakfast?"

The old lady sitting at the table heard the voice and knew it was He Yuzhu, "Zhuzi, why are you back today? I haven't eaten yet, have you? Or why don't you go to your aunt's place and have a bite?"

"Hey, the old lady is still thinking of me. I have eaten it, and it is still a meat bun," He Yuzhu said with a sly look on his face.

"Meat buns, not bad, young people should eat more meat, it's good for health," the old lady said with a smile.

"Old lady, I moved back tonight because the house has been repaired and is being inspected today. Also, what do you think is this?"

The old lady saw him open the package in his hand, and saw that it was steamed buns. She raised her head and asked, "Zhu Zi, is this for Madam?"

"This is for you. Eat it, old lady. It's a meat bun," He Yuzhu handed it over with a smile.

"Okay, okay, okay, I haven't eaten for a while."

At this time, Xiaoying came over with a bowl of porridge and Nian'en came over with a small plate of pickles. "Madam, Mom and Dad asked us to bring you breakfast."

He Yuzhu hurriedly took the bowl and put it on the table.

The deaf old lady broke a meat bun in half and gave it to the two little ones, "Xiaoying, Nian'en, eat it. These are the meat buns your brother Zhuzi bought for you. They are delicious."

Xiaoying took it and said, "Thank you, ma'am. Wow, it smells so good. Ma'am, can I take this bun home for mom and dad to try?"

"Okay, good boy, go ahead," Xiaoying then took Nian'en and skipped to the middle courtyard.

Xiaoying's voice could be heard in the backyard, "Mom, Dad, Brother Zhuzi bought some meat buns, and my wife gave them to us to eat. They are so delicious. You guys should try some too."

At the Yi family, Yi Zhonghai and the aunt heard Xiaoying's words, and saw the two children eagerly handing over their buns. Their eyes were slightly red, and they looked at each other. Yi Zhonghai and the aunt took a small bite of Xiaoying's and Nian'en's buns respectively. Yi Zhonghai touched the two children's heads and said, "Hmm! It's really delicious! Xiaoying, Nian'en, you guys should try some too."

After watching the two little ones leave and hearing what they said, He Yuzhu and the old lady smiled at each other. The old lady said, "Now your uncle shouldn't have to worry about his retirement. These two children, like my Zhuzi, are kind-hearted."

At eight o'clock, Master Chen came to the courtyard of the quadrangle and saw He Yuzhu waiting at the door. He took two quick steps and took out the key and gave it to He Yuzhu.

"Boss, I'm sorry, I'm a little late. Boss, can you open the door and inspect it?"

"Master Chen, I just arrived too," He Yuzhu said as he opened the door.

He looked at the door, floor, wall, window, and the kang, all of which were in good condition. He then went to He Yushui's room for a quick look, and said to Master Chen, "Master Chen, this is your skill, there is absolutely no problem. Please order the remaining money."

"Boss, since there is no problem, I will leave. If there is any problem, please come to my house to find me."

"Okay, then take care of yourself, and keep this box of cigarettes."

"Well, thank you, Boss."

After seeing Master Chen off, He Yuzhu put his things into the house, locked the door and went to the steel mill.

Steel rolling mill, workshop 1

Yi Zhonghai was originally thinking about the scene in the morning when Xiaoying and Nian'en made meat buns for him and his wife, and then he was working happily. But he accidentally caught a glimpse of Qin Huairu, who was still grinding the sticks, chatting with a male worker. He thought about it, then stopped the machine and walked over.