Courtyard House: He Yuzhu started in 1948

More than twenty MK2 grenades exploded that night, along with submachine guns and other weapons, causing quite a commotion.

The third round of peace talks has just been successful, and now such a big commotion has broken out in the city. What's going on?

However, despite the investigation, no conclusion was reached. They couldn't even trace the origins of the American hand grenades and MP18 submachine guns. The investigation files were placed on Commander Fu's desk, and after reviewing them, he called the Urban Work Committee to discuss the matter.

It's just a crackdown and retaliation against organized crime, and it doesn't affect what we're discussing. Besides, don't you also need to wipe out these organized crime groups when you enter the city? Wouldn't this save you some trouble?

Urban Management Committee: We want the criminal gangs to be judged by the people, not just to die like this!

But faced with the prevailing trend of peace talks, such a trivial matter was simply dropped. In any case, it was a notorious criminal gang that was going to die. If it were someone else, this matter would not have been resolved so easily.

The only possible impact was the death of Zheng Xingqiang, the captain of the secret service's action team and a hidden spy chief.

But his death was just right; everyone was happy.

The only one who might be unhappy is Xu Zongyao, the station chief of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics in Beiping. Why did he have to die so young?

The credit that was about to be earned vanished.

He Yuzhu returned home, had a wonderful sleep... and then went to work feeling great.

The Chinese New Year was just around the corner, but some students were unable to go home because of the flag-raising ceremony. The next day was Lunar New Year's Eve. After widely soliciting opinions from the students, Zhang Tianyong and Lü Qinghuan reported to Zhang Yifu, the education instructor sent by the Urban Work Committee, and decided to let the students stay for the New Year. At the same time, they took out some of the stored supplies and sent people from the school to deliver them to the families of the students who were unable to go home.

Ten pounds of mixed grain flour, five pounds of braised pork, plus radishes and the like, to ensure the students' families have a good New Year.

As for the students who stayed behind, of course, Manager He helped them prepare things for the New Year.

When He Yuzhu arrived at the school, Zhang Tianyong took him to see Zhang Yifu.

Ouch……

Another celebrity!

He Yuzhu was filled with trepidation, but Zhang Yifu praised He Yuzhu highly, believing that he was progressive in thought, had a firm spirit, and was a good comrade!

Faced with Zhang Yifu's praise, He Yuzhu humbly stated that before coming to the school, he was just a street vendor who was bullied by thugs and ruffians and received counterfeit money. It was after entering the Fifth Middle School that he gradually broadened his horizons under the guidance of Lü Qinghuan and Zhang Tianyong. He also expressed that he would choose to study in the future, and although he dared not say that he would make any great contributions, he would still contribute to the revolutionary work.

I'm like a brick in the organization; I'll go wherever I'm needed.

He Yuzhu's statement made Zhang Yifu even happier: "Comrade He, some of the students at the school are unable to go home for the New Year. We hope you can cook a meal for the students on that day."

"Sure, no problem, I guarantee I'll complete the task!"

He Yuzhu firmly agreed to the three requests and asked He Daqing, He Yushui, and He Lei from her family, as well as Tian Zao and her poor brothers, if they could come to the school to celebrate the New Year together. She also expressed her willingness to bring all the New Year's supplies that her family had prepared. Zhang Yifu naturally did not refuse, but told He Yuzhu that it was enough for her to come, but she did not need to bring anything.

How could I not bring anything?

When He Yuzhu returned home, he saw He Daqing and Yi Zhonghai discussing the New Year's arrangements. He Yuzhu went over and said to Yi Zhonghai apologetically, "Uncle Yi, I'm sorry, on New Year's Eve, my dad, my sister, and Xiao Sanzi won't be able to spend the New Year in the yard. A large group of students from school can't go home either. I'm planning to have my dad cook a meal, and there will be Tian Zao and the others too. There aren't enough people at home."

He Daqing was taken aback: How come I didn't know about these things you're talking about?

Then his face darkened.

Got it!

He had been set up by his rebellious son, He Yuzhu, once again.

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, Yi Zhonghai fell silent. The matter at No. 5 Middle School had already been revealed by Jia Zhangshi, and coupled with the various rumors he had heard at the steel mill... Yi Zhonghai dared not get involved in such matters.

However, Yi Zhonghai still reminded He Yuzhu: "Zhuzi, don't get involved in such dangerous things in the future. You're still young. What if something happens to you?"

He Yuzhu just listened.

After returning, Yi Zhonghai quickly came back with a small stack of red paper wrapped around his hands: "I don't know if you'll be back on the first day of the Lunar New Year. This is your New Year's money, Yushui's and Xiaosanzi's. I wish Xiaosanzi will make a name for himself by learning from your master, Yushui will grow up quickly, and Zhuzi... Zhuzi, do your best. In our No. 95 courtyard, you will definitely be the most successful one in the future."

"Thank you, Uncle Yi. Happy New Year to you too, Uncle Yi."

He Yuzhu chuckled as he accepted the red envelope, then patted He Lei on the shoulder: "Little Sanzi, kowtow to Uncle Yi!"

He Daqing glared at He Yuzhu: "Aren't you going to kowtow?"

"whee……"

He Yuzhu smiled, there was no way he would kneel: "This red envelope is an encouragement from Uncle Yi, but Uncle Yi, I'm working now, so you don't need to give me New Year's money anymore... Wait a moment, I'll make one for Jiaozi, Meihe, and Sister Chunxi."

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Yi Zhonghai helped He Lei up, patted his head, and said to He Yuzhu, "As long as you're not married, you're still a child, and you should get New Year's money... This is for Zao'er and the others; you can give it to them later."

Tian Zao's share was included, but the amount given to her and her friends was definitely less than that given to He Yuzhu and the other two.

"On behalf of Zao'er, I thank Uncle Yi."

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After Yi Zhonghai left, He Daqing kicked He Yuzhu and angrily hissed, "What's wrong with you? I didn't say anything to you for getting involved in the Fifth Middle School's affairs, but why did you make me go? Do you think the house isn't chaotic enough already?"

"Dad, what are you thinking about?"

He Yuzhu whispered in He Daqing's ear, and after he finished speaking, He Daqing's eyes widened in disbelief: "Are you serious?"

"right."

He Yuzhu nodded vigorously and reminded He Daqing, "Father, strictly speaking, what we are doing is opportunistic behavior. People like this will never be liked in any era, so please don't let it slip."

"Do you need to tell me?"

He Daqing glared at He Yuzhu, then asked, "And what about your flag-raising ceremony before...?"

"No, no, no!"

He Yuzhu naturally denied it. He kept the speculation to himself; he didn't even intend to tell his own father. "It was a coincidence. But now that everything's settled, we need to make a good impression, don't you think?"

He Daqing expressed his understanding, and He Yuzhu did not stay at home any longer, but went to talk to Tian Zao about it.

Tian Zao hesitated after hearing this: "My brother bought a sheep and is discussing with the people in our yard about making mutton soup tomorrow."

I don't know if she was just craving lamb or cherishing the time she spent celebrating the New Year with her neighbors.

As for the eldest brother?

I don't want to talk to him!