Siheyuan (courtyard house): My name is Shazhu!

"Actually, I think we should choose Zhuzi. That kid is the honest one. After He Daqing left, he worked hard from dawn till dusk, bringing rainwater so well."

She even brought rainwater to work. I noticed that girl; after He Daqing left, she smiled more often, and it was a genuine smile.

"'Silly Zhu' is no longer the same. He doesn't respect me, an 'old man.' He went away for a while to learn a trade, and he's changed."

After my leg heals, I will train him to 'respect the elderly and care for the young.' The old lady hasn't given up on him either; she's been a backup caregiver for us." Yi Zhonghai always has a mysterious self-confidence.

If He Yuzhu knew, he would definitely spit a mouthful of spit and pickled cabbage at him and ask him to taste it.

"You decide, is it because I didn't give you a son that we're in this passive position?" Tan Guilan always thought that not having children was her problem and didn't understand what science was.

"I don't blame you. Everything will be alright. I got hurt by accident. I'll be more careful in the future."

"Your legs..."

Yi Zhonghai understood what his wife wanted to say: "Even if my legs become lame, it will only make my gait look bad. My skills are all in my hands, not my legs."

In about two weeks, I'll be able to walk with crutches and I'll get better. You've been with me at the hospital the whole time, and it must have been hard for you. Please rest more when you get home." Yi Zhonghai always said nice things to everyone.

"I'm fine."

Hospital!

"That old bastard Yi Zhonghai only gave me 300,000 yuan, how stingy. Dongxu, have you asked the doctor? Will I need to stay in the hospital for a few more days this time?"

"At most three days. There are no anti-inflammatory drugs in the hospital, so even if you are hospitalized, there is no way to treat it effectively."

This time your leg injury isn't as serious as last time. The bone healed very well, so the second injury wasn't severe. The redness and swelling aren't bad, and it should subside within three days.

"Dongxu, the hospital is out of medicine again. Why don't you prescribe more for me? I heard it's very troublesome if we don't have enough medicine." Jia Zhangshi was terrified of dying.

"We can't prescribe more. A week ago, each patient received a three-day injection dose because the hospital was short of medication. After discharge, they also received three days of oral medication."

"There's no medicine in the hospital. What are these doctors good for? They're a bunch of useless idiots. Aren't they just trying to kill us patients?" Jia Zhangshi was very dissatisfied.

"Mom, keep your voice down. How much are the medicines? The hospital doesn't tell you; they're distributed from above. I heard they're all being used in the north, where the soldiers really need them. Why don't you rest?"

"Hmph. My life is my life too, why should I only consider theirs?" Jia Zhangshi was still dissatisfied, but her voice was much softer.

.......

On the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, I went to work at Emei Restaurant. Everyone I met wished me a Happy New Year, and they all offered their blessings without hesitation.

"Fifth Brother, you seem quite happy to be back at work during the New Year. You must have been helping Master prepare the banquet dishes; you've certainly made a good haul."

"Sixth brother, 100,000 yuan. This is the first time I've had 100,000 yuan."

He Yuzhu felt awkward when he heard the term "sixth brother". "I am the upright He Yuzhu, how could I be the 'sixth brother'?" "I'm the sixth brother, I won't argue with that."

"Congratulations, senior brother."

"Lots of money, good food."

"These people are all wealthy; they come to this restaurant to eat, and they belong to the most affluent group."

"My master and I also work in the catering industry. When the host invites guests, there are several tables, and the catering is very elaborate, consisting of famous Sichuan dishes."

"These people are rich; no family spends less than 80,000 yuan per table." The speaker was Wu Gui, the apprentice of Chef Wu. He was talkative but not a bad person.

In Beijing, private banquets were priced per table, with a fixed price per table.

There's another type of wealthy person who, when preparing a banquet for several tables, pays the head chef a total of how much? The amount paid is far higher than the normal cost of preparing a banquet.

The head chef and his apprentices don't sit at the table. There's food reserved in the kitchen; you can eat as much as you want. However, you can't take any home. You can only take things with the host's permission.

The way 'Shazhu' does it is not the proper way for a chef at all; it's just fooling people who don't know any better.

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "There will be plenty of leftovers too; I brought them back."

"We brought back a lot of food, and the host family didn't want any leftovers. Everyone who went there was a respectable person, and the meal wasn't just a gluttonous affair."

Each time, I bring at least three large lunchboxes, and I still can't pack them all. It's enough to feed my whole family for a day.

Wu Gui looked very satisfied.

"Me too." Fifth Senior Brother was a man of few words.

"Zhu Zi, you should go too. There's food and money to be made. It's just a bit busier than working at the restaurant."

"It's inconvenient to bring children."

"That's a bit of a pity."

Today is Sunday, and since it's just after the Lunar New Year, there are quite a few people dining at the restaurant.

He Yuzhu and the other three workers were very busy. With so many people, they ordered a lot of dishes, so they couldn't learn cooking skills from their master.

I was busy with work and didn't get off at 9 pm until I went home.

.......

February 20th is the Lantern Festival, which is also the birthday of Rain Water. Yesterday was the 'Rain Water Festival', so we can celebrate it as well.

He chose to celebrate his birthday today because it's Monday, a day off for He Yuzhu. Celebrating his birthday at noon allows him to eat more and play more in the afternoon, which is good for digestion.

"Rain Water, today is your birthday, brother. We're celebrating your birthday, which is also the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. What would you like to eat?"

"Brother has decided, it'll be delicious. What's the Lantern Festival?" He Yushui's eyes crinkled with excitement when she heard it was her birthday, knowing there would be delicious food today.

The core meaning of the Lantern Festival lies in reunion, praying for blessings, and revelry. It symbolizes family gatherings, social harmony, and the wish for a better life.

At the same time, as the grand finale of the Spring Festival customs, it carries the mission of inheriting and carrying forward traditional Chinese culture.

This is the meaning of the Lantern Festival. Remember Rain Water? We eat birthday dumplings at noon, and we can eat glutinous rice balls for the Lantern Festival at noon and in the evening,” He Yuzhu replied.

"Brother, I remember, my birthday is at noon." He didn't care whether He Yushui remembered the Lantern Festival or not; as long as she had an impression, that was enough.

He Yuzhu arranged four dishes and a soup, along with a birthday cake. "Yushui, happy birthday!"

"Thank you, brother. Is this a cake? Dad bought me a small piece before, but it's not as big as this cake. The cake is very, very delicious." He Yushui expressed her love for the cake.

The cake and the four dishes and one soup were all bought from the system's store. He Yuzhu found that he didn't really like cooking.

Working at the restaurant was like being an apprentice; he forced himself to learn the craft. When he returned home, with no one to care for him, He Yuzhu began to relax on his own.

Sigh, with the system's in-game store, I really don't want to cook.

The food there is not only cheap, but also tastes high-end or master-level, only the prices differ.

"You like cake, there will be more later. Let's eat first, it's all your favorite dishes."

"Thank you, brother. I'll just have a little bit of cake first."

The Lantern Festival is the last event of the Spring Festival.

The brother and sister chatted while eating, and the atmosphere was very pleasant.

"Brother, isn't your birthday March 10th? I heard Dad mention it once, but I don't think we've ever celebrated your birthday."

"My birthday is March 10th. I'm a boy, and my family wasn't well-off before, so it didn't matter whether I celebrated my birthday or not. I don't need to celebrate this year either; I'm used to it."

"I've remembered my brother's birthday. When I grow up and start earning money, I'll definitely celebrate my brother's birthday." He Yushui clenched her little fist and said it very firmly.

"I'm waiting for you to celebrate my birthday. Rain Water, by the end of March I'll teach you boxing, martial arts, and how to protect yourself, okay?"

He Yuzhu should be able to buy the 'Power Pill' by March, and then he should teach Yushui martial arts. Just ordinary Wudang Long Fist and Taizu Long Fist.

"After I learn martial arts, can I protect my brother and fight bad guys?" He Yushui asked with wide eyes.

"Yes, after practicing martial arts, in a few years, Yu Shui will be able to protect himself and his brother, and also fight bad guys," He Yuzhu said with a smile.

"I study martial arts," He Yushui answered firmly.