Siheyuan: He Yuzhu since 1958

After visiting their master's house to pay New Year's greetings, He Yuzhu and the other two had just returned to the courtyard. Before they had time to catch their breath, there was a knock on the door. Huang Ying walked to the door, opened it, and saw a young man in a Zhongshan suit standing at the door. She asked, "Comrade, who are you looking for?!"

The young man said, "My name is Zheng Jun. May I ask if Comrade He Yuzhu lives here?!"

Huang Ying shouted towards the kitchen: "Zhu Zi, someone is looking for you!"

"Who's looking for me?!" He Yuzhu heard the call and walked out of the kitchen. Seeing the young man standing at the door, he asked, "Comrade, are you looking for me?!"

Zheng Jun said, "Comrade He Yuzhu, my name is Zheng Jun, and this is my work ID." Then Zheng Jun took out his work ID from his jacket pocket and handed it to He Yuzhu. He Yuzhu took the work ID, looked at it, and handed it to Huang Ying.

After Huang Ying finished reading the work permit, she nodded to He Yuzhu. He Yuzhu returned the work permit to Zheng Jun and said, "Come in and tell me what you want to say!"

Zheng Jun put away his work permit and walked into the living room. He Yuzhu closed the door, poured a cup of tea and handed it to Zheng Jun, and sat down opposite Zheng Jun with Huang Ying.

Zheng Jun said, "Comrade He Yuzhu, I am here today to discuss the matter of Lu Hanqing, your fourth uncle, Comrade Lu Guotai."

He Yuzhu and Huang Ying looked at each other. He Yuzhu said, "Comrade Zheng, if you have anything to say, just say it."

Zheng Jun said: "It has been confirmed that Comrade Lu Hanqing died before the liberation of Shancheng. As a family member of a martyr, I would like to ask you, what are your requests?!"

He Yuzhu said: "My grandparents are still alive. I can't make the decision on this matter. Can you give me a day and I will ask them. Or you can go with me and ask them in person."

Zheng Jun thought about it, nodded and said, "Okay! I'll pick you up tomorrow morning." Then Zheng Jun stood up. After He Yuzhu sent Zheng Jun out, he closed the door directly.

Huang Ying asked, "It's still Chinese New Year. Wouldn't it be too cruel to talk about this at this time?!"

He Yuzhu replied, "They will know sooner or later. It's better to let them know sooner. I may have to go on a long trip in a while."

Huang Ying knew where He Yuzhu was going and said, "Go ahead! I'll take care of the rain, don't worry!"

He Yushui walked in from outside and asked, "Brother, who was here just now?!"

He Yuzhu replied, "They are from the government. They are here for our fourth uncle's business. I will go to my grandfather's house with them tomorrow. Will you go with me, or go to the workplace with your sister-in-law, or go out alone?!"

He Yushui thought for a moment and said, "I'd better go to the workplace with my sister-in-law! Don't worry! I will definitely not cause any trouble for my sister-in-law."

"Yes!" He Yuzhu responded and said, "Clean up and let's have dinner."

Nothing happened that night. The next morning, after breakfast, He Yuzhu sent his wife and sister away and waited at the gate of the courtyard.

"Zhu Zi, who are you waiting for?!" Yan Bugui, who was about to go out for a walk, saw He Yuzhu standing at the gate of the courtyard and asked curiously.

He Yuzhu replied: "Waiting for a friend."

"Ding ding!" As soon as He Yuzhu finished speaking, a car horn sounded. After the jeep stopped, Zheng Jun got out of the car and greeted He Yuzhu: "Comrade He Yuzhu, sorry to have kept you waiting."

"I didn't wait long. I just came out too." He Yuzhu got on the jeep. Zheng Jun smiled and followed him back to the car. He Yuzhu then said, "Sanjiadian Village!"

The driver nodded, turned the car around, and drove out of the alley. Liu Haizhong came out of the yard and asked, "Old Yan, who is this car coming to pick up?!"

Yan Bugui replied: "Who else? He Yuzhu."

"What?!" Liu Haizhong looked at Yan Bugui in surprise and asked, "Old Yan, are you sure?!"

Yan Bugui replied: "How could this be wrong? I saw it clearly. And He Yuzhu said that the person who came to pick him up was his friend."

Liu Haizhong muttered: "When did He Yuzhu have a friend like this?!"

Yan Bugui smiled at Liu Haizhong without saying much. He left Liu Haizhong standing at the door in a daze, humming a tune, and walked out of the alley.

An hour later, the jeep appeared at the entrance of Sanjiadian Village. Because today was the second day of the Chinese New Year, the day when married girls returned home, there were many people coming and going in Sanjiadian Village at this time. The appearance of such a high-end thing as a jeep in the village quickly attracted the attention of the villagers.

When the jeep stopped in front of Lv Shunyi's house, the villagers gathered around out of curiosity. But when they saw He Yuzhu getting off the jeep, their curiosity immediately faded.

He Yuzhu walked to the door and knocked on it. Soon, the door opened. Lu Guodong saw He Yuzhu and asked, "Zhuzi, why are you here?!" Then Lu Guodong saw the jeep behind He Yuzhu and asked, "Zhuzi, what is this?!"

He Yuzhu said, "Uncle, this comrade Zheng Jun next to me is here for Uncle Four's matter."

Lu Guodong made way and said, "Come in!"

"Hey!" He Yuzhu responded, and followed Zheng Jun and others, and followed Lu Guodong into the house.

Lu Shunyi heard the noise and walked out of the main room and asked, "Boss, who's here?!"

Lu Guodong replied, "Dad, I am a public servant. I came here for my fourth brother Guotai's matter."

"Guotai?!" Lu Shunyi muttered, and the figure of Lu Guotai instantly appeared in front of him. Then Lu Shunyi sighed and turned to go into the main room.

Seeing this, He Yuzhu was at a loss. Lu Guodong patted He Yuzhu on the shoulder and walked in with He Yuzhu, Zheng Jun and others.

Entering the main hall, after Lv Guodong asked everyone to sit down, Lv Shunyi asked in a sad tone: "Did my fourth child die?!"

Zheng Jun replied, "Old man. Before the liberation of the mountain city, Comrade Lu Guotai died heroically in order to protect our colleagues who were lurking on the bald side." After that, Zheng Jun opened his briefcase, took out the "Martyr Certificate", the "Martyr's Family Certificate" and an envelope and placed them on the table.

Lv Shunyi picked up the "Martyr's Certificate" with shaking hands, and tears flowed unconsciously. Although Lv Shunyi knew that Lv Guotai had not been heard from for such a long time, he might have died. But before receiving the "Martyr's Certificate", Lv Shunyi and his family still held a glimmer of hope. Today, hope was completely shattered. Lv Shunyi put down the "Martyr's Certificate" and asked, "Can you tell me where my son is buried?!"

Zheng Jun replied, "Mountain City." Then he asked, "Do you have any requests?!"

Lu Shunyi replied: "I have no other request. I just want my son to return home."

As if Zheng Jun had expected Lu Shunyi to make this request, he agreed: "I will contact you after I return. I will inform you when the arrangement is made." Then he asked: "Any other requests?!"

Lu Shunyi went on to say, "Of my four sons, only two are left. One is by my side, and the other is far away in the Northeast. I would like to make one last request. Can my eldest son and his family be transferred to Sijiu City?! Or somewhere closer to Sijiu City?!"

Zheng Jun said: "I will report this matter to my superiors when I return. We will try our best to meet your requirements."

Lu Shunyi said, "Zhu Zi, send Comrade Zheng back first. Come back when you are free in a few days."

"Hey!" He Yuzhu responded, exchanged a glance with Lu Guodong, and walked out with Zheng Jun.

After He Yuzhu and his group left, Lu Shunyi said, "Boss, I made the decision without asking you. You won't blame me, right?!"

Lu Guodong shook his head and said, "Dad! I don't blame you!"

Lu Shunyi said, "Your mother and the others are back. Tell your mother. When your fourth son comes back, we will bury him in a grand manner."