The Courtyard House: He Yuzhu, Who Defied Fate

I wouldn't use it for any so-called donation; it's not even as good as what my family eats.

Moreover, He Yuzhu simply couldn't get used to the coarse grains available now; you have to understand that the coarse grains available now are just too coarse.

Hu Shuzhi asked:

"With so many people in your family, do you have enough money? If not, Mom has some here!"

He Yuzhu quickly stopped Hu Shuzhi:

"Mom, no need, we have enough money. You know I have a lot of bonuses, it's more than enough!"

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, Hu Shuzhi said:

"Don't try to tough it out. If you can't make it, talk to your parents. They have some connections!"

You know, at this time, if you don't find something to eat to satisfy your cravings, you'll be starving for the communal meals.

Although the communal meals were good, with so many people, not much meat could be eaten.

He Yuzhu said:

"Mom, I understand. If it's too dangerous, then don't do it. We have safer ways."

Don't take any risks in those years!

Hearing He Yuzhu's words, Hu Shuzhi smiled and said:

"Isn't yours dangerous?"

He Yuzhu nodded:

"Mom, what I did really wasn't dangerous at all, it was perfectly safe!"

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, Hu Shuzhi smiled but remained silent.

He Yuzhu knew that Hu Shuzhi didn't believe him, so he thought he would just send over some meat whenever he had free time.

You should know that your space contains a considerable amount of pork, chicken, duck, goose, lamb, and beef.

I've stored up a lot of meat.

Now it's time to bring them out and eat them, but this time the two chickens and two ducks are enough for the two of us to eat for a few days.

I'll send over some mutton and goose meat myself in a few days.

Thinking of this, He Yuzhu said:

"Mom and Dad, we won't stay here. We'll come back for dinner tomorrow. We're taking He Xiao and He Hua to visit relatives for the New Year!"

Hu Shuzhi and Yang Zhili also knew that the two had quite a few friends.

Only a few people remained. After Hu Shuzhi gave her two grandsons and granddaughters red envelopes, the two little ones sweetly said goodbye to the elderly couple.

He Yuzhu drove to Tian Zehua's house and presented him with gifts.

Just like at his in-laws' house, they ate chicken and duck.

I didn't give them more, since things aren't that difficult right now, and even if someone is in trouble, my master won't be either, since he's a first-class cook.

Moreover, the cooks are never hungry, and they are the cooks at Hongbinlou Restaurant.

Therefore, Tian Zehua didn't stand on ceremony with this, and he knew his apprentice's abilities.

Obtaining these things might be extremely difficult for others, but for He Yuzhu, it was incredibly easy.

After chatting with the two of them for a while, the teacher's wife, Yu Hui, gave the two little ones red envelopes, which made them very happy. They chattered sweetly with their little mouths.

Ke was happy when he told his master and mistress.

He Yuzhu smiled but didn't say anything, and didn't touch the two little ones' New Year's money at all.

Instead, they guided the two little ones to save all the money.

The two little ones are also money-grubbers, which made Yang Xiaodi extremely happy.

He Yuzhu drove home, and the two little ones said, still wanting more:

"Dad, aren't we going to visit relatives for the New Year?"

Yang Xiaodi looked at the two adorable faces and then said:

"I'm not going. I've already been to all the places I wanted to go!"

The two little ones were a bit disappointed after hearing this; they wished they could wish everyone in the entire capital city a Happy New Year.

However, He Yuzhu still explained to the two little ones:

"He Xiao and He Hua, we only receive red envelopes when we visit our close elders for the New Year."

Just like maternal grandparents, and like shamans and housewives.

Do you understand?

People you don't know don't give red envelopes when you offer New Year's greetings, and only children receive red envelopes later on.

Look at Mom and Dad, they're adults now, so no one's giving them red envelopes anymore!

Hearing He Yuzhu's words, He Hua quickly said:

"Dad, I don't want to grow up!"

Hearing He Hua's words, He Yuzhu smiled but didn't say anything. After all, He Yuzhu knew that these were his daughter's sincere words.

After a while, I'll want to grow up again.

Once home, everyone gathered together to prepare for dinner.

Because we made a lot yesterday, and no one ate much, we're reheating the leftovers.

Everyone got together again and started drinking happily.

And so, the New Year of 1959 passed.

Gradually, everyone started going back to work.

After He Yuzhu arrived at his workplace, everyone exchanged New Year's greetings. Just as He Yuzhu entered the room, he saw Gu Zhiqi coming over.

Looking at Gu Zhi Qiu's exhausted face, He Yu Zhu joked:

"Director Gu, you didn't skip the New Year again, did you?"

Gu Zhi Qiu rolled her eyes:

"You know perfectly well what I mean. With so many people, how could they possibly be doing well? This year has been all about arresting people, or on the way to arrest them!"

He Yuzhu knew that the people Gu Zhiqi was referring to when he said he was arresting people from the Chrysanthemum and Cherry Blossom intelligence groups.

Having their own medicine, these people had no idea what they had confessed to.

Gu Zhiqi said to He Yuzhu:

"I haven't even come to see you so you can have a happy New Year. Hurry, hurry, get us some more medicine!"

He Yuzhu was taken aback:

"Didn't we hand over the formula and refining process to you?"

Gu Zhi Qiu said shyly:

"The one we made isn't as good as the one you made!"

Hearing Gu Zhi Qiu's words, He Yu Zhu understood.

With my level eight skill, I can sense the characteristics of all medicinal herbs. In fact, the medicinal properties of each herb are different, and only someone like me can perfectly utilize these medicinal herb characteristics.

Achieving a perfect fusion is something others can't do, He Yuzhu said helplessly:

"Alright, you're planning to slack off on your first day at work? Bring me the herbs, I'll prepare the medicine for you!"

Hearing He Yuzhu's words, Gu Zhiqi said happily:

"Okay, I'll go get the medicine for you right now!"

After saying that, he ran out. He Yuzhu knew that Gu Zhiqi was busy interrogating these people and getting things done as soon as possible.

Looking at all these medicinal herbs, He Yuzhu had no choice but to start preparing the medicine.

As He Yuzhu began preparing the medicine, Gu Zhiqi took the prepared medicine directly.

And so, on his first day at work, He Yuzhu left early and returned late every day. Finally, on the fourth day, He Yuzhu had finished refining all the medicinal herbs.

He Yuzhu said:

"Oh my god, it's finally over! I was going to die of exhaustion if it hadn't been finished!"

Gu Zhiqi patted He Yuzhu on the shoulder and said:

"Thank you for your trouble. Please take a few days off and come back to work in three days!"

Upon hearing about the holiday, He Yuzhu didn't hesitate and said to Gu Zhiqi:

"Thank you, Director Gu!"

After finishing his sentence, He Yuzhu tidied up, opened the door, and went out. After returning home, He Yuzhu took a very refreshing shower.

Chen Xueru looked at He Yuzhu and then asked:

"Husband, why are you back so early?"