Courtyard House: He Yuzhu started in 1948

"Zao'er, go!"

Tian Zhuang pulled out something from somewhere and said to Tian Zao, "Zhu Zi knows very well. From now on, it's much better for you and your brothers to play with him more often than for you to lead them."

"Brother, what are you saying?"

Tian Zao was very unhappy, feeling that she was being looked down upon by her own brother.

But he had to admit that without He Yuzhu, he didn't know when he would be able to avenge his parents.

"Brother, shall I go tomorrow?"

"Go ahead, and take a leg of lamb with you."

Tian Zhuang would naturally agree. He was in the same camp as Lü Qinghuan and Zhang Tianyong from No. 5 Middle School, but they had different roles and didn't usually interact much.

Upon seeing Tian Zhuang, He Yuzhu wanted to ask even more: Had Han Qingkui received the money from his family?

No matter how much He Yuzhu tried to signal him, Tian Zhuang completely ignored him, as if he hadn't seen anything.

I go!

He Yuzhu was somewhat depressed.

He Tianzao is a good brother, so it makes no difference whether the money is with her or with me... But the key is that Tian Zhuang has to get the money in his hands!

Unfortunately, Tian Zhuang did not respond, which angered He Yuzhu so much that he took away Tian Zhuang's heart, liver, and lungs.

The situation at No. 5 Middle School is now out in the open. Although the army has not yet entered the city, no one dares to make a move.

Many people who still harbor illusions are not convinced and believe that the Fifth Middle School will be purged.

But they're getting better and better off.

When He Daqing came, he brought some rice, flour, and cooking oil, not much... enough for his whole family and Tianzao's children to eat.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Yifu immediately criticized He Daqing for being too polite.

When facing his superiors, He Daqing appeared very shy: "No, no... It's already a great honor for us to have a meal with the leaders. We can't take advantage of public resources."

It must be said that He Daqing has the potential to act, showing the cautiousness of a small person, which is also in line with the characteristics of a chef.

A cook is someone who serves others, and no matter how good their skills are, they will always be looked down upon by some people.

A cook is just someone who serves others, right? Even if the emperor praises the food he makes, he's still just a servant!

That was just the view of the old society. But Zhang Yifu, who was determined to create a new society, saw it differently: "What do you mean by leader? Master He, you look older than me, just call me Yifu or Xiao Zhang."

Upon hearing this, He Daqing waved his hands repeatedly, saying that it was absolutely not allowed. After some polite arguing, He Daqing began to cook.

He Yuzhu didn't need to help; He Daqing and his apprentice He Lei handled everything themselves.

He Yuzhu and Tian Zao led a group of children to start working, cleaning the entire school spotless together with the students.

As for the former principal, Zhang Jingtao, he went to the south just two days after the flag-raising ceremony. I heard that his final destination was Hong Kong, but I don't know the specifics.

During the break, He Yuzhu took out the red envelopes that Yi Zhonghai had given to Tian Zao and the others. Zhang Yifu, who was standing nearby, saw this and asked with a smile, "Comrade Yuzhu, why are you giving them red envelopes?"

"I didn't post it; it was posted by an uncle in our compound."

He Yuzhu briefly told Zhang Yifu about Yi Zhonghai's adoption of the child. He did this not to make a good impression on the leaders, but to seek benefits for himself.

In the eyes of someone like Zhang Yifu, it's not enough for one person to be good; what truly matters is for someone to lead those around them to be good as well, and for someone to be given special attention and nurtured.

Why should Yi Zhonghai give Tian Zao and the others New Year's red envelopes?

It wasn't because Yi Zhonghai was particularly good, but because He Yuzhu led Tian Zao and the others onto the right path and moved Yi Zhonghai with his compassion, which led to the harmonious neighborhood scene.

What did He Yuzhu do before?

Those who create Toutiao accounts are also associated with "media professionals".

Since its inception, the characteristics of news media have not changed; only the platforms for dissemination have changed.

As a Toutiao author who can still earn several thousand yuan a month for living expenses through his written articles on Toutiao in the era of short videos, he knows all too well what people want to see.

Zhang Yifu's thinking was indeed progressive, but he received too little exposure to information, unlike the era in which He Yuzhu lived, which was filled with an explosion of information.

As expected, after listening to what He Yuzhu said, Zhang Yifu praised He Yuzhu: "Comrade Yuzhu is very capable. He has influenced everyone in the compound."

He Yuzhu smiled and said to Zhang Yifu, "Director Zhang, you can just call me Zhuzi. Calling me Comrade Yuzhu makes it sound like I'm very old. Zhuzi is fine... My dad calls me Shazhu when he's in a hurry. If you don't mind, you can call me Shazhu too."

"How can that be?"

Zhang Yifu repeatedly refused, the word "stupid" was clearly insulting, and he would not call him that.

However, he still accepted He Yuzhu's request and called him Zhuzi directly.

kind!

Tian Zao then took out the red envelopes from everyone's hands, and took out two silver dollars from her own pocket. Under Zhang Yifu's puzzled gaze, Tian Zao put the money together and explained, "This is the New Year's money that Uncle Yi gave us, but Jiaozi is his adopted child, and Meihe and Sister Chunxi are his godson and goddaughter. This money is for them... I have to let Uncle Yi know that it's true that he has adopted a few children, but they also have their own families to support them."

The simple phrase "family" deeply moved Zhang Yifu.

He had been transferred several times within the unit, but his old unit took great care of him, treating him like family, as if he had found his own brothers and sisters.

It felt so warm and welcoming!

……

On the other side, He Daqing had prepared the ingredients for cooking. Ordinary ingredients were transformed into something extraordinary in He Daqing's hands.

Lamb and carrot soup, spicy stir-fried braised pork, pickled radish, stewed cabbage... plus lard-filled flatbread, four simple dishes and one flatbread, yet the aroma filled the entire school. Even Zhang Yifu, with his firm stance, couldn't help but be tempted by the smell of the food.

So delicious.

He Daqing invited his classmates to eat, while he sat at a table with Zhang Yifu and the others. He Daqing had even taken out half a bottle of Fenjiu to celebrate the New Year, but Zhang Yifu, Lü Qinghuan, and the others did not drink it and instead made He Daqing drink it.

The reason is simple: the army hasn't entered the city yet, so they must prioritize their work, and drinking is strictly prohibited.

Even on New Year's Eve, it's not allowed.

Zhang Yifu and his companions offered water instead of wine to thank He Daqing for cooking for them on New Year's Eve. He Daqing replied that it was nothing to do and that everything was understood without words.

After dinner and cleaning up, everyone performed together. Zhang Yifu and his classmates sang together several times, but it didn't feel right to keep singing like that.

How can the program for New Year's Eve be so monotonous?

Everyone needs to get more active!

When He Yuzhu saw He Daqing, an excerpt from his elementary school extracurricular reading, "Xu Sanguan Sells His Blood," came to mind, showing him stir-frying braised pork with his mouth. He Yuzhu then had an idea.

After the chorus ended, He Yuzhu immediately raised his hand and suggested, "Dad, how about I show everyone how to cook?"