Siheyuan: Revenge of the Stupid Pillar

When the leader returned home, he smelled the rich aroma of food and said with surprise:

"Chunfang, the food smells so good. Your cooking skills have improved."

Liu Chunfang said awkwardly: "Zhu Zi came to our house to cook."

The big boss smiled suddenly and said, "I thought your cooking couldn't be this delicious. It turns out that Zhuzi is here!"

Liu Chunfang said dissatisfiedly: "Old Xu, what do you mean? You think my cooking is bad, right? From now on, don't eat the food I cook."

The big boss quickly apologized, "Wife, don't be angry. I have never complained about your cooking. Your cooking skills are pretty good, just a little bit worse than Zhuzi's."

Liu Chunfang glared at the leader and said unhappily:

"You old man, you can't even praise anyone, and you're just saying irrelevant things."

"Okay, wash your hands quickly, the food will be ready soon!"

Upon hearing this, the leader handed the briefcase to Liu Chunfang and turned to wash his hands.

When the leader washed his hands and returned to the living room, delicious food was already on the table.

Twice-cooked pork, braised spicy chicken, shredded cabbage, hot and sour shredded potatoes, and cucumber and preserved egg soup.

The big boss took a deep sniff and said with a smile, "Zhu Zi, it seems your cooking skills have improved again. Just smelling it makes you salivate."

He Yuzhu said modestly, "Uncle Xu, you are too kind."

The big boss patted He Yuzhu on the shoulder and said with a pleasant face:

"Zhu Zi, you are still so humble!"

"Good food must be paired with good wine. Chunfang, take out my treasured Moutai. I want to have a few drinks with Zhuzi today."

Upon hearing this, Liu Chunfang nodded slightly and turned to get the wine.

The big boss continued, "Zhu Zi, why did you think of cooking at my house today?"

He Yuzhu smiled awkwardly and said, "It's been a while since I last saw uncle and aunt, so I wanted to come and cook a meal for you two elders."

The big boss said with a smile: "Zhu Zi, you are not honest. You must have something to ask of me, right?"

"I'm in a good mood today. Just tell me what's going on. As long as it's not something that goes against my principles, I'll definitely help you."

He Yuzhu was embarrassed and didn't know how to start for a moment.

Liu Chunfang came back with the wine, saw He Yuzhu's embarrassment, and helped him out:

"Eat first. If there's anything, we can talk after dinner."

Upon hearing this, the leader smiled and said, "Right...right, don't talk while eating and don't talk while sleeping. Let's eat first."

Seeing this, He Yuzhu immediately took the bottle and started pouring wine for the leader.

Everyone was having a great time at the dinner table, chatting happily, and before we knew it, the meal was over.

The big boss's face flushed from drinking, and he said with a smile:

"Zhu Zi, now that we've finished our meal, tell us what you want to say!"

He Yuzhu adjusted his mood and said calmly:

"Uncle Xu, I want to ask for your help because of my cousin's problem."

"My cousin is a patriotic overseas Chinese. They went to America because of the war. After the founding of New China, they came back to support the country. But two days ago, they were arrested for no reason because they had lived in America."

"My cousin was demoted from a teacher to a street sweeper because of this. She came to me today with tears in her eyes, and I couldn't bear it, so I came to you..."

Upon hearing this, the leader slammed the table and stood up, his face full of anger.

"This group of people is simply talking nonsense. How can they arbitrarily arrest people just because they studied abroad? Doesn't this just chill the hearts of patriotic overseas Chinese?"

"Zhu Zi, don't worry, I will take care of this matter."

He Yuzhu was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, Uncle Xu!"

The big boss smiled and said, "You're welcome! By the way, what are the names of your cousin's wife?"

He Yuzhu said hurriedly: "My cousin is Ran Zhenshan, a professor at Peking University, and my aunt is Jiang Yuzi, an editor at a newspaper."

The big boss nodded and said, "I've made a note of it. I'll let you know as soon as I have any news!"

He Yuzhu said excitedly: "Uncle Xu, I'll leave it to you!"

The big boss smiled and said, "Zhu Zi, given our relationship, there's no need to be so polite!"

"Now that we've finished our business, will you play a couple of games with me?"

He Yuzhu said in embarrassment: "My cousin is still waiting for news at my house. How about I come over to play chess with you tomorrow night?"

The leader paused, nodded and said, "Okay!"

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu immediately said goodbye. The leader nodded slightly. Seeing this, He Yuzhu turned around and left.

He Yuzhu left the leader's house and immediately went to Ran Qiuye's house.

Ran Qiuye saw He Yuzhu and asked impatiently:

"Brother Zhuzi, how is it? Did the big boss agree to help?"

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "The leader has agreed to help. We should have news tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Ran Qiuye was overjoyed and said, "That's great, that's great, my parents are finally saved."

"Brother Zhuzi, you are my family's savior. I really don't know how to thank you!"

He Yuzhu smiled calmly: "You're welcome, we have always been friends, haven't we?"

"Qiuye, it's getting late. I have to go back. You should also go to bed early."

When He Yuzhu turned to leave, Ran Qiuye hurriedly said, "Wait!"

He Yuzhu asked doubtfully, "Qiuye, is there anything else?"

But Ran Qiuye hugged He Yuzhu without saying a word, stood on tiptoe, and kissed He Yuzhu on the lips.

After being shocked, He Yuzhu quickly pushed Ran Qiuye away and said with a stern face:

"Qiuye, I help you because we are friends. You don't need to thank me in this way."

Ran Qiuye said affectionately, "Brother Zhuzi, I'm not like this because of my parents' affairs, but because I still love you."

"I wasn't brave enough back then. I gave up our relationship because of my parents' objection. I've been regretting it for the past two years..."

He Yuzhu interrupted, "Qiuye, it's all in the past, so don't mention it anymore. Besides, I never blamed you."

Ran Qiuye said with tears in her eyes: "Brother Zhuzi, although you have never blamed me, I have always hated myself for betraying the relationship between us. I am sorry for you."

He Yuzhu comforted him softly, "Qiuye, don't dwell on the past anymore. We all have different lives now, you have to look forward."

Ran Qiuye said a little excitedly: "Brother Zhuzi, you may not know that because I have you in my heart, I have never gotten married..."

He Yuzhu's expression froze when he heard this, and he couldn't help muttering in his heart:

"What does this woman mean? Is she trying to rekindle our past relationship?"

He Yuzhu said tentatively: "But I am already married and have my own children."

Ran Qiuye blurted out: "But you are divorced now?"

He Yuzhu was surprised: "How did you know?"

Ran Qiuye said coyly, "After we separated this morning, I went to inquire about your situation and found out that you were divorced."

"I was so happy at the time. I felt it was God's arrangement for us to rekindle our past relationship."