Siheyuan: He Yuzhu since 1958

He Yushui tilted his head to look at He Yuzhu and said tentatively: "Brother, I told you. You can't be angry with me!"

He Yuzhu glanced at He Yushui and said impatiently, "I promise I'm not angry. Just tell me now! Stop trying to tease me!"

"Little bastard! Who allowed you to come back?! Get out of here!" At this moment, Liu Haizhong's roar resounded throughout the courtyard. He Yuzhu and He Yushui heard the sound and immediately walked to the door, and then saw Liu Haizhong throwing a roll of bedding into the middle courtyard.

He Yuzhu said, "Second Uncle, what's the matter? Why are you so angry?!"

Liu Haizhong, who was standing in the Chaoshou Arcade, said, "Liu Guangfu came back without even saying hello. Don't you think he's infuriating?!"

He Yuzhu advised: "Why should we be angry about this? Liu Guangfu has been away for so many years, it's normal for him to come back."

Liu Haizhong said: "Normally he never sends a letter back, nor does he ask how we are doing?! Now he comes back without saying a word and wants to come in. No way!"

He Yuzhu said, "Second uncle, you won't let him in. Where are you going to let him go?! Let him sleep under the bridge?! No matter what, he is your son. You and your wife have three sons, and now he is the only one left. You are counting on him to support you in your old age! If you kick him out like this, won't it benefit others?! Second uncle, everyone says you have a good brain. After all this time, it turns out you are just a big idiot!"

"He Yuzhu, don't provoke me! I won't fall for it!" Liu Haizhong yelled at He Yuzhu, "You little bastard, why are you standing there watching the fun?! Why don't you get out of here right now?!"

"Oh!" Liu Guangfu reluctantly picked up his package and followed Liu Haizhong back to the backyard.

After Liu Haizhong and his son left, He Yuzhu quickly scanned the neighbors who were watching the fun and said, "Stop watching! There's nothing to see! Go back!"

After the neighbors had dispersed, He Yuzhu took He Yushui home and asked, "What did you want to say just now?!"

He Yushui hesitated for a moment and asked, "Brother, what's the situation at Liu Haizhong's house now?!"

He Yuzhu replied, "What else could it be?! The Liu family has three children. The second child went to Chengde and settled there. I heard that he found a female worker in the forest farm and married her. They also had two children. After Liu Guangqi severed his relationship with Liu Haizhong and his wife, he went to Tianjin. At first, he lived a good life. Two years ago, I heard that Liu Guangqi took money from others and was arrested. I don't know what the situation is now. Now Liu Haizhong and his wife can only rely on Liu Guangfu."

He Yushui pondered for a few seconds, then suddenly asked, "Brother, why don't you find a wife?"

He Yuzhu was stunned for a moment, looked at He Yushui, and said, "Why do you say that?!"

He Yushui said: "A colleague of mine, her sister just returned to the city. She is almost 30 years old and still not married."

He Yuzhu said, "Yushui, your sister-in-law has been gone for less than three years. I don't want to think about this now. Besides, it's useless even if I agree. At least the four little ones including He Bing should agree!"

He Yushui said: "Brother, since you don't agree, just pretend I never said anything about it."

He Yuzhu nodded, and then asked: "Now that you have come to my place, what should I do with the children?!"

He Yushui said, "My parents-in-law are helping to look after it! Fan Yongjia and his wife came back yesterday."

He Yuzhu was stunned and asked, "How dare they come back?!"

He Yushui replied, "Isn't it because they have their eyes on my father-in-law's job?! Fan Yong's brother-in-law has been working outside. His family wants to bring him back, but there is no job. So, they heard that my father-in-law retired, so they set their eyes on his job."

He Yuzhu asked: "What's the Master's reaction?!"

"What other reaction could there be?! Just beat them both out. When I came, I saw them standing at the door of their house. I don't think they would leave so easily."

He Yuzhu said, "They are father and son after all. Don't get involved in their affairs. Tell Yongting not to get involved either."

He Yushui smiled and said, "Yong Ting is very smart! He won't care about his brother's affairs."

"Wife, is it okay for you to talk about your man behind his back?!" Just then Fan Yongting came in from outside, saw He Yuzhu and shouted, "Brother!"

He Yuzhu nodded slightly and asked, "How is the situation at home?!"

Fan Yongting said, "That's right, it's true. My brother's father-in-law's family was liquidated. My brother came back this time not only for his brother-in-law's job, but also to let my father find a way to transfer their family back. I didn't expect that my father, who usually looks like a good guy, can be so hateful when he does things. My father took out a newspaper with the statement of Fan Yong's family severing ties. He beat the couple out on the spot. Look, my brother didn't get any benefits and left with his wife. I don't think the couple will just leave like this, I'm afraid they will come to find you."

"Why are you looking for me? I can't help them." He Yuzhu poured a glass of water, drank two sips, and asked, "Have you eaten?!"

Fan Yongting looked at He Yushui and replied, "No!"

"Then you sit for a while, I'll cook two dishes. We can eat and talk at the same time." After saying that, He Yuzhu walked towards the kitchen.

Fan Yongting's mouth has always been ineffective in saying good things, but always accurate in saying bad things. He Yuzhu had just finished cooking and brought out the food when there was a knock on the door. He Yuzhu wiped his hands on his bib, walked to the door, opened it, and saw Fan Yongjia and his wife standing at the door.

He Yuzhu asked: "Why are you here?!"

Fan Yongjia smiled and said, "It's rare for me to return to Sijiu City, so I came here specially to see you."

He Yuzhu said, "Don't! You are a high-ranking official. How can I not let you, a commoner like me, come and see me?!"

Fan Yongjia said: "Zhu Zi, we are all family, don't say such harsh words."

He Yuzhu said, "I heard that the master broke off relations with you."

Fan Yongjia wanted to exchange a few words with He Yuzhu, but Zhang Yan, Fan Yongjia's wife, pulled Fan Yongjia and said, "He Yuzhu, no matter what, we in the Yong family are your brothers. When guests come, you can't leave us standing at the door, right?!"

He Yuzhu replied, "I'm sorry. I didn't notice there was someone breathing here." He Yuzhu looked at Fan Yongjia and said, "It's because I still remember the friendship between brothers. Otherwise, I would have driven you away long ago." Then he changed the subject and asked, "Tell me! What do you want from me?!"

Fan Yongjia said, "Since you asked, I'll be frank. I heard you have a lot of connections, so I'd like to ask you to help me find a connection to transfer us back to Sijiu City."

He Yuzhu mocked, "You are doing well in Tianjin, why did you come back?! Besides, I don't have the ability to transfer you back. Even if I did, why should I help you? Is it because you have no shame?!"

Zhang Yan jumped up and yelled at He Yuzhu: "What do you mean by that?!"

He Yuzhu glanced at Zhang Yan and said calmly, "It means exactly what it says. I see you committing a crime now! Immediately! Get out of my sight! I don't want to see you!"

"Okay! Okay! He Yuzhu! You will definitely regret it! Just wait and see!" After saying that, Zhang Yan pulled Fan Yongjia and walked outside.