Courtyard House: He Yuzhu started in 1948

This was the first time He Yuzhu had met Lou Bancheng. He was thin and a little bald, but he was quite good at maintaining his health. He was wearing a large jade thumb ring, so he wasn't afraid of being robbed!

Lou Bancheng came to congratulate Yi Zhonghai, since Yi Zhonghai was a senior technician under his command, and Lou Bancheng had a better understanding of him.

Yi Zhonghai's lack of children has always been a source of anxiety for him, and also for Lou Bancheng. If they could find Yi Zhonghai a godson, wouldn't Yi Zhonghai be incredibly grateful and work even harder?

But before she could find out, Yi Zhonghai found out himself and learned what had happened to the child.

So he's just a kid who sells food with He Daqing.

Lou Bancheng felt a surge of joy when he thought about how he had promised Yi Zhonghai to turn the house in the backyard into a classroom.

Finally, I got it right.

This visit to offer congratulations is not just for the sake of congratulations.

Lou Bancheng first presented a red envelope to congratulate Yi Zhonghai on the birth of his son, and then announced in a high-profile manner that he had sent books, paper, pens and other stationery to the primary school that He Yuzhu was running in the back.

Qiu Dawei, the manager of Weibao Bookstore, was also there. He winked at He Yuzhu in the crowd, indicating that everything was arranged.

Lou Bancheng simply announced that the stationery, books, and other teaching materials he brought would be taken away by the staff of Weibao Bookstore after Lou Bancheng left, and replaced with the things He Yuzhu needed. Any extra money would be split 70/30.

He Yuzhu nodded to Qiu Dawei.

I understand!

I understand!

Tian Zao watched from the side, pursing her lips... They must have reached some kind of secret deal again.

However, this is also good.

The money used to redeem Sister Coal Core has increased again.

Go back and ask He Yuzhu how much money he can make this time, and bring all the money over.

She had heard from all the aunts and uncles in the courtyard that men with money turn bad.

Huh?

man?

Tian Zao explained her actions in her heart: Zhu Zi is my brother, I can't let him go astray!

After congratulating him, Lou Bancheng smiled and looked at Yi Zhonghai without saying a word, clearly indicating that he had other things to do.

Yi Zhonghai's eyes lit up, and he immediately called out to He Yuzhu, "Zhu Zi! Come here!"

Ok?

What about my business?

He Yuzhu had no idea what Yi Zhonghai was up to. Only when he got closer did he realize that standing next to Wang Xiulan were not only Dumpling Yi Pengchao, but also the nameless child, Coal Core.

Yi Zhonghai pulled He Yuzhu in front of him and whispered, "I'll give you both the face and the substance you want!"

Ok?

What do you mean?

He Yuzhu then remembered what Yi Zhonghai had said to him after he returned yesterday.

He Yuzhu was clueless then, and he is still clueless now.

Soon, the answer was revealed.

Lou Bancheng's bodyguard led a girl dressed in coarse cloth clothes into the courtyard. She had no makeup on her face and was clean and tidy.

Upon seeing this, Mei He's eyes lit up immediately. He shook off Wang Xiulan's hand and ran towards the girl.

"elder sister!"

elder sister?

Spring Joy?

He Yuzhu was stunned.

Is this what is going on?

Lou Bancheng smiled and took out a redemption certificate from his pocket, handing it to Yi Zhonghai.

This is a post from Chunxi asking her to be redeemed from her servitude!

After Yi Zhonghai took it, he handed it to He Yuzhu.

This is the face and substance I'm giving you!

He Yuzhu was completely dumbfounded.

Holy crap!

This Moral Celestial Venerable is quite generous; in order to avoid affecting his reputation, he actually spent two hundred silver dollars to redeem his sister's coal core.

Tian Zao didn't expect that it wasn't until Mei He hugged Chunxi and the two siblings started crying that she came to her senses.

What happened?

She was also confused and turned to look at He Yuzhu... but He Yuzhu was in the crowd, and it wasn't the right time for him to speak.

After Chunxi and Meihe finished crying, the two of them walked over, led by Wang Xiulan.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone in the ward, Yi Zhonghai announced loudly, "Folks, today I'm not only going to adopt Jiaozi, but also to recognize her as my goddaughter and godson!"

"Coal core, spring joy."

Wang Xiulan grabbed their hands, her eyes red with tears, and walked to Yi Zhonghai's side with a smile.

Yi Zhonghai explained, "My family was poor. When my parents died, Chunxi sold herself to pay for her father's funeral, which separated her and her brother. I asked Master Lou to redeem the children, and from then on, they became my goddaughters and godsons."

"Fellow villagers, let me start by saying something unpleasant to hear: Chunxi sold herself out of desperation. Today, I've redeemed them both; from now on, they are my daughter and son. If anyone speaks ill of them behind their backs, don't blame me for disregarding the bonds of the neighborhood!"

That old man! What a jerk!

Moral God! Awesome!

He Yuzhu was screaming in his heart, almost ready to cheer for Yi Zhonghai.

He never expected that Yi Zhonghai would offer such a generous and substantial benefit!

No one dares to underestimate an honest man who can say such harsh words!

"Zhonghai Renyi knelt down before me the night before last to help two complete strangers. A man's knees are worth gold; how could I stand idly by?"

Lou Bancheng laughed heartily, then took out four silver dollars and placed them on the tray: "Today, the Zhonghai family is celebrating two happy events. I'll cover the entire banquet!"

One envelope costs fifty silver dollars, and four envelopes cost exactly two hundred.

What kind of banquet could cost two hundred silver dollars?

Even the emperor wouldn't dare eat like this, would he?

But only key people know the inside story.

Yi Zhonghai was surprised that Lou Bancheng had returned the money he had given him: "Mr. Lou... this..."

"What is this?"

Lou Bancheng pretended to be angry and said, "This isn't for you, it's for your goddaughter and godson."

As he spoke, Lou Bancheng handed the tray containing the silver dollars to Chunxi, who then gave it to Wang Xiulan. Wang Xiulan… she didn’t need to give it to anyone; this was her family’s money, and she had wrapped it with red paper.

"Alright, everyone, let's celebrate! Eat and drink well."

Lou Bancheng didn't steal the spotlight, but instead called He Yuzhu to his side: "You must be Zhuzi, right?"

He Yuzhu nodded and called out "Chairman Lou." Lou Bancheng smiled and patted He Yuzhu's head. He Yuzhu was unwilling, but he didn't dodge.

With so many people here, we have to give Lou Bancheng some face.

Lou Bancheng said to He Daqing in the crowd, "Daqing, you've raised a good son."

Today, He Daqing, who became a godfather, was wearing a gray robe and grinning so hard that his gums were showing.

Then, Lou Bancheng asked He Yuzhu to take him to see how the classrooms were doing, and He Yuzhu immediately led him to the backyard.

Liu Haizhong wanted to go closer, but when he saw so many people following Lou Bancheng, he was too scared to move and sat in his seat like a fat quail.

He was filled with regret for what he had said to He Yuzhu. If it reached Lou Bancheng's ears, he would lose his job. If he angered Master Lou, he would not be able to survive in Beiping.

The school in the backyard was spotless. The desks weren't new; they were secondhand items that Qiu Dawei from Weibao Bookstore had helped him find, and they were about 80% new.

Lou Bancheng didn't care about that; instead, he stared intently at the blackboard.

The large character "Lou" on the blackboard was written directly into Lou Bancheng's heart!