Courtyard House: He Yuzhu started in 1948

Zhang Tianyong's proposal was approved by everyone. Lü Qinghuan then took out an article he had written, "Preparatory Committee for the Fifth Middle School's Celebration of the Peaceful Liberation of Beiping," and prepared to write an invitation on an old exam paper so that students from the Fifth Middle School's Democratic Youth League could take to the streets and distribute them to the people of Beiping.

The exam paper is old, but the content is new! The hope it conveys is real!

Zhang Tianyong told the students that they were volunteer "postmen" spreading hope, but they must protect themselves while doing these things.

He Yuzhu also joined in the writing. After three days of preparation, they took the more than four thousand handwritten "invitations" made from old exam papers and began to distribute them.

He Yuzhu didn't choose to send the messages at night; instead, he would slip them under people's doors or pass them on in shops during the day.

More than 4,000 handwritten invitations were delivered to the public by students from No. 5 Middle School in various ways.

Some of them are literate, while others are illiterate, but ultimately, their voices will be heard by more people.

When He Yuzhu was doing these things, he felt a strong sense of responsibility.

The reason for choosing daytime is that there are more people during the day, making it harder for patrol officers to manage them. Doing these things at night makes it easier for patrol officers to discover them.

"Kid, what are you stuffing in your mouth?"

Just as He Yuzhu was happily handing out "invitations," several patrol officers spotted him and quickly ran towards him with batons.

Upon seeing this, He Yuzhu turned and ran.

The two patrol officers were no match for him, but there was no need to take the risk. If the fight attracted more patrol officers to surround him, it would be dangerous.

The two patrol officers behind him thought He Yuzhu was just a kid and shouldn't be in any danger. They figured that if they caught him and found his parents, they might be able to extort a considerable sum of money from him.

In a hutong, He Yuzhu was running when suddenly a large hand appeared and pulled him aside. He Yuzhu immediately assumed the starting stance of the 24 forms of Beijing wrestling, only to find that it was an acquaintance.

"Master Duo?"

It was Duomen, the man who was drinking with He Daqing.

"You little brat, you want to beat me up again?"

Duomen gave him a light kick, then chased him into the house behind the alley. He then pretended to straighten his clothes and walked out of the alley.

The two dark-skinned policemen who were chasing after him immediately stopped when they saw Duomen and obediently called out, "Master Duo."

"Man, you're still so dedicated in this freezing weather!"

Duomen looked at the two of them and asked with a smile, "What, did you catch Little Red Coat?"

"No, I saw a student handing out flyers and wanted to grab him to get some money for drinks."

Seeing Duomen, Blackie grinned and said, "But whether we chase after him or not, we're definitely in for a drink."

"Hey, you want to cut my flesh, huh?"

Duo Men didn't take it seriously, snapped his fingers and said, "Alright, I'm in a good mood today. After work, let's go to Donglaishun!"

"Master Duo is so generous!"

After quickly dismissing his two colleagues with a few words, Duomen turned around and dragged He Yuzhu out: "You little brat, because of you, I had to pay for a drink!"

"Master Duo is so generous!"

He Yuzhu didn't intend to spend money, but said to Duomen, "When things change in Beiping, I'll have my superiors write you a thank-you letter."

"..."

Looking at He Yuzhu's stingy nature, Duomen thought about the price of the thank-you letter and clasped his hands in a fist and said to He Yuzhu, "Young Master He is generous, but a bit stingy."

He Yuzhu chuckled and reached into his pocket: "Master Duo, I really don't have any money. How about I have my dad treat you to a meal after this crisis is over?"

"That's more like it."

Duomen walked slowly with his hands behind his back: "Kid, take it easy. Although Beiping is about to change, it's not something a commoner like you can get involved in... This only applies to the East District. I don't have that much influence in other places."

He Yuzhu smiled but didn't say anything, then turned around and continued handing out invitations.

After handing out the invitations, He Yuzhu returned to school and saw that everyone looked rather serious. Upon asking, he learned that some students had been caught by patrol officers while handing out invitations, and Lü Qinghuan and Zhang Tianyong went to the principal to discuss getting the students released.

Even if they can't get him out, he should at least be kept in prison without being mistreated.

"Since we are doing something noble, let's disregard personal gain or loss! Even if it costs us our lives!"

Tong Jigang's arm was in a sling. He was lucky; he only took one blow, but at least he managed to escape. His tone was firm: "I'm willing to give everything for my ideals!"

"We're the same!"

He Yuzhu chimed in, "Simply handing out leaflets won't demonstrate our resolve. I think the situation is unclear right now, and the principal and the others are also unsure. We should be more decisive and make them realize that the voice of Beiping must change. If they're not firm, we'll make them firm!"

He Yuzhu is the canteen manager and is fair in his dealings, so the students have a good impression of him.

Wang Xizhong looked at He Yuzhu: "Manager He, what should we do?"

"Raise the flag!"

He Yuzhu said resolutely, "Raise our flag on campus!"

He Yuzhu's words made the students' eyes light up.

That's a really good idea.

Tong Jigang thought He Yuzhu's idea was good. After thinking for a moment, he said, "I think it's a good idea. When Teacher Lü and Teacher Zhang arrive, we'll ask for their opinions, since we accept his leadership."

"good!"

"Let's do it!"

……

More than an hour later, Zhang Tianyong and Lü Qinghuan returned with serious expressions, indicating that their efforts had not yielded good results.

Tong Jigang told Zhang Tianyong and Lü Qinghuan about He Yuzhu's idea. After hearing it, the two looked at He Yuzhu.

Unexpectedly, He Yuzhu was so resolute!

Looking at the other classmates, Zhang Tianyong and Lü Qinghao's eyes welled up with tears.

They initially thought that the arrest of their classmate would dampen their morale, but to their surprise, they became even more determined.

These young people are their future!

Raising the flag at school—this is the sound of No. 5 Middle School.

Everyone knew the dangers involved, but everyone chose to go without hesitation.

Similarly, this was the most dangerous decision He Yuzhu had made since arriving in this era.

After everyone agreed, Zhang Tianyong asked another question: "Is there anything else you'd like to say?"

Everyone else remained silent, but He Yuzhu raised his hand.

He wasn't afraid; he wanted to record history: "Director Zhang, could we get a camera during the flag-raising ceremony so we can record this historic moment?"

"That's a good idea."

Lü Qinghuan immediately expressed his support, saying to Zhang Tianyong, "I have a friend at the newspaper office who can lend me a camera."

"good!"

Zhang Tianyong told Lü Qinghuan to quickly get the camera and prepare the film, and they agreed to raise the flag at the school next Monday, January 10th.

Then everyone asked about the arrested students. Zhang Tianyong only said that the school was trying its best, but it could not release the students. It could only protect them in the police station as much as possible.