Siheyuan: Fighting against Japanese Aggression in Beijing

"Hmph, you are a family leader, why do you save so much money? You are so stingy," Jia Zhang cursed, "Oh, our family has suffered so much. Tell me, it would be great if Dongxu was here! How could it turn out like this? It's all because of that little beast in the backyard. It was only after he came that things changed."

"Mom, that's enough. Uncle is really upset! He gave Sha Zhu so much money at once.

When money was mentioned, Jia Zhang became excited, "Huai Ru, you have to think of a way. Your cousin must marry Sha Zhu."

"I want to, too! But is there a chance?" Qin Huairu said unhappily, "Jingru, you have to work hard to get close to Zhuzi, otherwise you will have to go back after the New Year."

"Sister, there's nothing I can do! I don't even have a chance to contact her." Qin Jing said bitterly.

"Let me tell you, this matter is still He Yushui's fault. Shazhu will definitely prepare New Year's Eve dinner for Yushui tonight. You can go and urge him then, and bring a few dishes for my good grandson." Jia Zhang said.

"Mom, go quickly. How can that money-loser He Yushui eat the food made by Sha Zhu? Bring them all here. All of them." Bang Geng shouted excitedly.

"Bang Geng, don't learn from your grandma. Call me Aunt Yu Shui from now on," Qin Huairu glared at her. "That's true. I'll go over and take a look. Jingru, you and my mom can make dumplings first."

After saying that, Qin Huairu went to He Yushui's house.

"Yushui, is Yushui home?" Qin Huairu called through the door, "I'm your sister Qin, if you're here, please open the door."

At this time, He Yushui was sulking at home! Today was New Year's Eve, and her silly brother hadn't told her what to do tonight yet? I don't know if he was thinking about his sister.

"Squeak!"

"Sister Qin, I'm here. What's wrong? Is there something wrong?" He Yushui asked after opening the door.

"Haha, Yu Shui! Isn't it the New Year? We always celebrated it together in previous years, so today I came to see how you are going to celebrate it? Do you want to join us? My family bought half a pound of meat and made dumplings, and I'll send some to you later." Qin Huairu said.

"I don't know," He Yushui said dissatisfiedly, "I haven't seen the shadow of my silly brother yet! He is probably still a slave in his master's house! He must have taken the wrong medicine. He has ignored his sister for a stranger."

"Haha, what nonsense are you talking about?" Qin Huairu said with a smile, "How could your brother forget you? Even if he forgets anyone else, he will never forget you. He will definitely send food to you later."

"I hope so!" He Yushui sighed.

"Of course, it's our family that's in trouble. It's New Year's Day, and my cousin is still here. There are six of us in the family, and we only have half a pound of meat to look after. Sigh!" Qin Huairu sighed, "I originally thought that if my cousin could follow your brother, he could help my family. What do you think..."

"Sister Qin, don't worry, my brother can't run away. He is like that, don't worry!" He Yushui said meaningfully.

"Haha, if your brother doesn't want to join you, why don't we hang out together? It'll be too lonely for you to be alone during the New Year," Qin Huairu suggested.

"Look at this! I don't even know whether he will send it or not!" He Yushui said ambiguously.

While the two were chatting, Sha Zhu called out at the door, "Yushui, the meal is ready. Come with me to my master's house to eat."

Hearing about going to Li Kangri's house for dinner, He Yushui immediately perked up, "Going to Li's house for dinner?"

"Brother, what did you say? Where are we going to eat?" He Yushui ran out and asked.

"I've been begging for a long time to go to my master's house. When you get there, try not to talk as much as possible. Eat and leave quickly..." He Yuzhu said.

"Zhu Zi, hehe..." Qin Huairu walked out and said to He Yuzhu embarrassedly.

"How are you... humph!"

After Sha Zhu snorted, he turned around and walked towards the backyard. At this time, he was very angry and anxious. He Yushui didn't take his words to heart at all.

"Brother, brother, wait for me, I'll close the door!" He Yushui shouted hurriedly, "Sister Qin, you come out first, I'll close the door and go find my silly brother."

There was no choice but Qin Huairu to stand up.

“Snap, crack!”

He Yushui locked the door in a series of actions, then said to Qin Huairu apologetically, "Sister Qin, I have to go chase my brother first. It's too late to eat..."

After saying that, He Yushui ran away like the wind.

"Rainwater, I have something else to say..."

"Sister Qin, tell me later..."

"This rain, really," Qin Huairu stomped her feet in anger.

"Silly brother, silly brother, wait a minute."

He Yushui grabbed Sha Zhu and said, "Why are you in such a hurry?"

"Yu Shui, why didn't you listen to me and get together with Widow Qin again? Do you still consider me as your brother?" Sha Zhu said angrily.

"Silly brother, why are you angry on New Year's Day? I didn't go looking for her, she came to me, what can I do?" He Yushui made an excuse.

After hearing what He Yushui said, Sha Zhu was speechless. "Don't talk to her next time. Remember what I just told you. Go in and eat well. Don't talk nonsense. You know my master's temper. He gets angry at any time," He Yuzhu warned.

"Got it, that's enough!"

Having said that, He Yushui followed Sha Zhu and walked in.

"Master, my sister, hehe!" After entering, Sha Zhu said with a smile.

"Well, sit down! Sit down and eat." Li Kangri said.

"Okay, haha," Sha Zhu said with a wry smile, "Yu Shui, you sit here, I'll sit next to you."

After Sha Zhu sat down, Xu Damao said, "Let's eat, Master. Today's New Year's Eve dinner is awesome. I dare say this is the first in the city. Come, my junior brother and I will toast you first. Hurry up, junior brother."

Hearing Xu Damao's words, Sha Zhu quickly stood up and toasted with Xu Damao.

"Okay, come on, drink!" Li Kangri said with a smile.

"Then my junior brother and I will toast to our most beautiful aunt. We hope she will become more and more beautiful and find a good uncle for me next year." Xu Damao said.

"Haha, Damao! You have such a mouth..." Li Kangri said speechlessly.

"Eat it, eat for a while, or the food will get cold."

……

At the dinner table, He Yushui didn't say a word except for stealing a few glances at Li Kangri. Plus, there were too many dishes today, all of which he had rarely eaten, so she put everything aside and started to serve the dishes.

Halfway through the meal, everyone felt full and took a break while rubbing their stomachs.

"Brother, don't you have a rule that says one big, three small, two, five, and ten? Now I'm the deputy director of the cafeteria, shouldn't we drink like this too?" Sha Zhu said in a mean way.

"Go ahead. Even if you are the factory director, you are still my junior brother. You can go to any place. I am much older than you!" Xu Damao said proudly.

"Okay then, how about we drink together, you one and I'll take three, you two and I'll take ten?" said Sha Zhu. He really wanted to have a good drink today.

"You're just looking for Moutai and want to drink it! Why don't you try Erguotou instead? I'll drink you to death." Xu Damao said contemptuously.

"No, wait, brother, what did you just say? Are you the deputy director of the canteen?" He Yushui asked, pulling Sha Zhu.

"That was arranged by my Uncle Li. Haha, your brother is so awesome!" Sha Zhu boasted.

"No way!" He Yushui said in disbelief, "Who is your Uncle Li?"

"Haha, my master's Brother Li is my Uncle Li, right?" Sha Zhu said.

"That's what I told you!" He Yushui said.

Seeing He Yushui like this, Li Kangri was full of displeasure, but he didn't say anything, just drank alone.