Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

The next day, Lou Xiao'e told Lin Jinghan the news, and He Yuzhu found out as well.

He carefully recalled Sha Zhu's memories, but found no information about the Lu family.

Perhaps it was because Lou Zhenheng died too early at that time, and Lou Xiao'e stopped seeing Lou Xiaowan.

Of course, it's more likely that Sha Zhu simply didn't take it to heart.

Sha Zhu's heart is only so big; it's filled with Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu.

She couldn't even take care of her own younger sister, He Yushui, let alone Lou Xiao'e's child.

In order to make it easier to control Sha Zhu, Yi Zhonghai basically prevented Sha Zhu from having any contact with the outside world.

Every time Sha Zhu goes out to cook, he asks all sorts of questions.

Sha Zhu treated him like his own father and didn't hide anything from him.

Once Yi Zhonghai discovers that someone wants to associate with Sha Zhu, he will interrogate them repeatedly.

Some people meddle in his business and say things that are detrimental to him, so he tries to persuade Shazhu to cut ties with them.

That silly Zhu doesn't care about the consequences of his actions.

With the deaf old lady, Yi Zhonghai, and Qin Huairu taking turns to get Sha Zhu to bomb Tiananmen Square, that bastard was capable of doing it.

Sha Zhu's world is very small, so small that it can only accommodate two people in the east and west wing rooms of No. 95 courtyard.

Unable to obtain any useful information from Sha Zhu, He Yuzhu stopped bothering with him.

This matter concerns the Lou family.

He's an outsider, so it's not easy to manage him.

Lin Jinghan asked, "What are you thinking about when I talk to you?"

He Yuzhu came to his senses: "What else could I be thinking? Tell me, why did the Lu family suddenly appear out of nowhere?"

"Xiao'e has been in the limelight these past two years. It's not surprising that the Lu family knows about it."

That makes sense.

He Yuzhu and Lin Jinghan were worried about the impact, so Lou Xiao'e and Zhang Yan were the ones who spoke on their behalf.

"I don't want to think about it anymore. If there's a real problem, it'll surface sooner or later."

"Where's our son? When is he coming back?"

Lin Jinghan sighed: "He's the top official in the prefecture-level city now, so he can't leave during the Spring Festival."

I can only come back after the Chinese New Year.

As the children grow up, they all stop coming home.

"Childhood was the best."

Having your child by your side is certainly nice, but it's a luxury.

Children have their own paths to walk; it's impossible to revolve around them at home.

If we really had to stay home every day, it would probably cause family conflicts.

Lin Jinghan was just making a casual remark; she didn't mean anything by it.

"Oh, right, there's something else. Dad wants to go back to his hometown for a visit."

"Sure. When?"

It has been more than 20 years since Lin Chih-chieh last returned to his hometown.

After the movement began, he stayed at a sanatorium in BJ.

After the exercise ended, work got busy.

His identity is unusual; once the news of his return to his hometown gets out, it will definitely cause a great stir.

To avoid trouble, Lin Zhijie did not go back.

After Grandma Lin passed away, it was Lin Jingyuan who took them back to their hometown for her burial.

"After the Lunar New Year, the exact time has not yet been determined."

"Then let's get ready and bring some gifts back to our hometown."

Lin Jinghan then went to take care of this matter.

With nothing to do, He Yuzhu went to a restaurant.

Even at the end of the year, the restaurant was still very busy.

When he has a good relationship with guests, He Yuzhu will even cook two dishes himself.

He didn't give up his culinary skills and occasionally even secretly used some spiritual spring water.

Those who got to eat it made a fortune.

I don't know who spread the news, but recently many old friends have been coming to the restaurant to eat.

He Yuzhu was filled with regret.

Xu Damao also heard the news and rushed to the restaurant, specifically to see He Yuzhu make a fool of himself.

"I heard you're back in the kitchen. Make me a few of your best dishes."

He Yuzhu glared at him irritably: "Why aren't you with your daughter? What are you doing here?"

Xu Damao said confidently, "I came here to make delicious food for my daughter, of course."

He Yuzhu spat and said, "Was it because Zhang Yan kicked you out?"

Xu Damao blushed and quickly recovered, saying, "Nonsense. Who am I? How could I be kicked out?" He Yuzhu didn't believe him.

Xu Damao was aware of this as well, and said, "The mother and daughter haven't seen each other for a long time, so I'm giving them some privacy."

He Yuzhu was too lazy to argue with him, so he didn't expose him.

"Has anything unusual happened in the courtyard house lately?"
Tell me, let me hear it.

Mentioning this, Xu Damao became interested: "That's really great."

The Yan family children went to visit Yan Bugui.

As a result, he ran away without even eating at home.

He Yuzhu asked in confusion, "Didn't you eat? Did Yan Bugui ask them for money again?"

Xu Damao shook his head: "It's not just about money."

Their visit to Yan Bugui was not voluntary.

Yan Bugui threatened to take his three aunts to their workplace on New Year's Eve.

They had no choice but to come and see Yan Bugui.

He Yuzhu was taken aback.

Was Yan Bugui really that brave in his entire life?

They actually used this trick to threaten several children.

Didn't he know that this tactic, while effective, would also have endless consequences?

Given the nature of the Yan family, they would definitely seek revenge after suffering a loss in this regard.

He Yuzhu thought back to Sha Zhu's whole life, Yan Bugui had never used this trick on the children.

Of course, in Sha Zhu's lifetime, Yan Bugui never needed to use this trick.

Despite his usual demeanor, Yi Zhonghai secretly hoped that the Yan family's children would be unfilial.

When the New Year comes, in order to promote filial piety, Yi Zhonghai will take the initiative to trick Sha Zhu into bringing the Yan family's child back.

In Yi Zhonghai's words, during the Spring Festival, the whole family should reunite.

The family he referred to was naturally the Yi family, the Jia family, and Sha Zhu.

"How did you know?"

Xu Damao said with a smile, "There was a quarrel at home at that time."

Jie Di's voice was the loudest.

He Yuzhu thought to himself, this is what Yan Jiedi fears most.

Luo Hongke is the director of the police station. If Yan Bugui really causes a scene, he won't be able to stay in his position as director.

No wonder she's anxious.

"Why did Yan Bugui call them home? Didn't he say that you won't get poor from eating or dressing, but you will get poor if you don't plan ahead?"

"When the kids come home, meals can be quite an expense."

Xu Damao chuckled: "That's because Liu Haizhong's kids have all gone back."

Liu Guangqi, along with his wife and children, returned to the courtyard house.

Yan Bugui must have been provoked.

This is something new.

In his entire life, Sha Zhu only ever saw the Liu family gathered together once.

That was when Liu Haizhong passed away and the family property was divided.

At other times, it was basically never complete.

Sha Zhu could force Liu Guangqi to visit Liu Haizhong, but he couldn't force Liu Guangqi's wife and children to go as well.

"Is Liu Guangqi doing this for the sake of becoming an official?"

Xu Damao nodded: "What else could be making him so concerned besides this?"

He went back to the courtyard house, first went to see Uncle Li, and then wanted to call me.

I was still half asleep when they barged in. It made me furious.

"You don't close the door when you sleep?" He Yuzhu asked.

"I was drunk, how could I close the door? Guangtian closed the door for me from the outside, but he couldn't stop them."

When I woke up, he looked for me, but I ignored him.

By the way, he heard that Guangtian often meets with you and wants to see you again.

Listening to Liu Guangqi's behavior, He Yuzhu felt that he had changed quite a bit.

Liu Guangqi has been particularly proactive this year.

Unlike Sha Zhu, who spent his whole life having others beg him for everything.

He maintained an indifferent attitude throughout.

Even when facing Liu Haizhong and his wife, Liu Guangqi maintained the same attitude.

Liu Haizhong needs to ask for permission before he can return, and Liu Guangqi might not even agree. (End of Chapter)