Siheyuan: He Yuzhu since 1958

Huang Ying said weakly, "I don't want to eat it for now, just leave it there!" Then she asked, "How's the child?!"

He Yuzhu replied: "The child is fine!"

Cui Juan handed the child in her arms over and said, "Yingzi, this kid is strong and chubby, and he looks easy to raise."

Huang Ying glanced at the child, a motherly smile appeared on her face, and she said, "I have no other thoughts, I just hope that the child can grow up smoothly."

He Yuzhu said, "You are tired, take a rest first. I will go back and make some chicken soup for you."

"Yeah!" Huang Ying responded and closed her eyes.

Five days passed in a flash. Huang Ying could have been discharged from the hospital in three days because she had a normal birth. He Yuzhu was worried and let Huang Ying stay for two more days. Fortunately, it is not winter now, otherwise it would be a hassle to be discharged from the hospital and go home.

There are two elderly people, grandparents, in the family, and sometimes the master's wife comes to help. Except for the time when He Yuzhu has to get up at night to feed the baby, generally speaking, He Yuzhu lives a relatively leisurely life.

As time went by, the autumn harvest was over. After paying the public grain, Lv Guoliang, who had completely free time, took his wife and two children to visit Lv Shunyi and his wife and He Yuzhu's family in Sijiucheng on a Sunday.

"Dad, Mom, are you okay?!" After Lu Guoliang entered the house, he saw Lu Shunyi and his wife and asked with a smile.

Lu Shunyi replied, "You don't have to worry. Your mother and I are fine. Except for not being able to see those old brothers here, everything else is pretty good. And Zhuzi and his three children are also very filial. Don't you notice that your mother and I have gained some weight?!"

Lu Guoliang said: "Dad, I feel relieved if you are doing well."

Lu Shunyi asked: "I guess the autumn harvest is over. How is the situation in the fields today?!"

Lu Guoliang sighed and said, "Dad, don't mention it! Fortunately, our uncle listened to Zhuzi and planted a lot of drought-resistant potatoes and sweet potatoes. Otherwise, there would be a high probability that people in the village would starve to death this time." Then he asked, "Dad, why didn't I see Zhuzi?!"

Lu Shunyi said, "Zhu Zi heard that you were coming, so he went out to buy groceries. He will be back soon."

Speak of the devil and he will appear. As soon as Lu Shunyi finished speaking, He Yuzhu pushed the door open and walked into the room. Seeing Lu Guoliang, he smiled and called out, "Third uncle!" Then he asked, "Where are my aunt and the others?!"

Lu Guoliang replied: "They are looking after the children upstairs!"

He Yuzhu said, "Third uncle, it's rare for you to come to the city. Stay a few more days before going back."

Lu Guoliang said, "We can't be without someone at home right now. After visiting your grandparents, we'll go back in the afternoon."

He Yuzhu raised his wrist to check the time on his watch and said, "Well, don't worry. I'll go to the factory later to see if Taishan and the others are going out today. If they are, let them take you back. Bring some food back with you."

Lu Guoliang said: "Zhu Zi, the village has just distributed food, we have something to eat."

He Yuzhu said, "I know what kind of food your village distributes. It's okay to eat those things every now and then. Eating them every day, although you won't starve, is bad for your health. Listen to me, if there are purchases from the factory in a few days, you can sell some of those things and save some money. In two years, Taishan will be looking for a wife."

Lu Guoliang asked with some embarrassment: "Is this appropriate?!"

He Yuzhu replied: "What's inappropriate?! I think it's very suitable. You guys chat first, I'll put the dishes in the kitchen. Go find Taishan and Taihe, and I'll be back soon." After that, He Yuzhu took the dishes into the kitchen, then pushed his bicycle and went out again.

After He Yuzhu left, Lu Guoliang showed a worried expression on his face and said, "Dad, where did Zhuzi get so much food?! He won't do anything wrong, right?!"

Lu Shunyi said, "After all, he is a man who has suffered. Zhuzi has stored a lot of food at home. It is enough for us to eat for several years. But you can't tell anyone about this."

After listening to his father's words, Lu Guoliang finally let go of his worries and nodded, "Dad, don't worry! I know what to say and what not to say."

He Yuzhu left the courtyard and went to where Lu Taishan and his family lived. What a coincidence, Lu Taishan and Lu Taihe were both there. He Yuzhu asked straight to the point, "Are you driving today?!"

Lu Taishan replied: "I have to go to Sijiqing Commune in the afternoon to give them some farm tools."

He Yuzhu said: "That's perfect! Send your parents back."

Lu Taihe scratched the back of his head and grinned, "We were planning to pick them up this afternoon?! We didn't expect them to arrive first."

He Yuzhu said, "You two should pack up and come to my house for dinner. After dinner, we can go to the factory."

"Oh!" Lv Taishan and Lv Taihe agreed in unison. Lv Taishan smiled and said, "We've both wanted to go to your house for dinner for a long time."

He Yuzhu said, "We live so close, I didn't stop you from going. I'm going to go back first, you two can come over after you finish packing."

"Hey!" Lu Taishan responded, and after watching He Yuzhu leave, he looked at Lu Taihe and said, "When you go over later, take the things for our eldest nephew with you."

He Yuzhu returned home, greeted his grandfather, and went straight into the kitchen.

At this time, if I cook a lot of meat and fish, it will easily make people jealous. But I have to cook it today. He Yuzhu rolled his eyes and brought the meat dishes he was going to cook into the supermarket space. Although open flames cannot be used in the supermarket space, there is electricity inside. He Yuzhu worked hard in the space, prepared all the meat dishes, and then took them out of the space. Then He Yuzhu cooked a few vegetables, took out twenty steamed buns that had been prepared in the space in advance, and steamed them in the pot. When the steamed buns were ready, He Yuzhu brought out the dishes one after another and shouted, "It's time to eat!"

The people upstairs heard He Yuzhu's call and came down from upstairs one after another. At this time, the brothers Lu Taishan and Lu Taihe came. They greeted everyone present and sat down next to their mother Niu Guihua.

He Yuzhu took out a bottle of wine from the cabinet and said, "Third uncle, it's rare for you to come here. Have a drink with grandpa at noon."

Cui Juan said, "Zhu Zi, you can't spoil your grandpa. Look, he has only lived in your house for a few months and he has gained a lot of weight. You said we are here to help you take care of Yingzi and the child, but in fact you are the one taking care of us two old people."

He Yuzhu said, "Grandma, what you said is wrong. If it weren't for you and Grandpa's help, would Yingzi and the child be so well?! Would I be able to work with peace of mind?!"

Lu Guoliang looked at the brothers Lu Taishan and Lu Taihe and asked, "How are you two doing at work now?!"

Lu Taishan replied, "Very good! Two months ago, we passed the driving test. We haven't graduated yet, so we can't leave the city. In two years, when we have graduated, it will be convenient. My master has already told me that next year, Taihe and I will be assigned to the same car. It will be convenient when things happen at home."

Lu Shunyi asked: "How is Dongzi doing now?!"

Lu Taihe added, "Grandpa, Dongzi is quite capable. His master is willing to teach, and he is willing to learn and work even harder. He passed the first-level worker exam before the end of the year. He took part in the first half of the year assessment two days ago. He is now a second-level worker. His monthly salary is 41 yuan, plus a 5 yuan subsidy, which makes 2 yuan a month. My brother and I now get 43 yuan a month. We get different subsidies based on the distance we travel, and we get a 5-cent subsidy for each trip we make in and around the city. The two of us can make about a dozen trips a month. If we perform well, before the Chinese New Year this year, we will get our salary as a deputy fifth-level worker, which is about 20 yuan a month."