Siheyuan: Reborn Silly Pillar, Taking Control of the Entire Courtyard

He Yuzhu took three steps at a time and quickly returned to the entrance of the main house.

The closer you get, the clearer the sounds from inside the house become.

His mother's suppressed moans were like a dull knife slowly cutting into his flesh, each sound striking his heart hard.

He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug deep into his palms, which were already soaked with cold sweat.

"Push harder! Push again! We can see the baby's head!"

Lin Wanqiu's voice carried a hint of urgency.

But more than anything, it is an unquestionable determination, like a beacon in the darkness, guiding the way.

Immediately afterwards—

"ah--!!!"

He Chenshi let out a heart-wrenching scream.

That was an explosion that used up the last bit of strength in the body.

Then came a clear and loud baby cry.

"Wow—wow—"

The sound was loud, powerful, and full of vitality, as if it were crying out all the bad luck that had accumulated in the room.

"It's a baby girl! It's a baby girl! A big, healthy girl!"

Granny Wang's excited shouts came from inside the house, filled with the joy of surviving a disaster.

He Yuzhu felt a surge of heat in his eyes, and a warm current welled up instantly.

The weight that had been hanging over me finally lifted back down into my stomach.

He reached up and wiped his face; his fingertips were wet, and he couldn't tell if it was melted snow or tears of excitement.

But the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up, revealing a smile that was uglier than crying.

It became.

Mother and sister are both alright.

A flurry of busy and cheerful noises came from inside the house.

The newborn was carefully wiped clean and wrapped in a swaddle that had been prepared beforehand.

Although Lin Wanqiu's voice was tinged with fatigue, it remained steady as she quietly instructed Yi Lishi on how to care for the new mother and how to breastfeed the baby.

"Dr. Lin, we are so grateful to you..."

As Yi Li carefully fed He Chenshi brown sugar water, she sighed with emotion.

"Given the situation just now, Granny Wang said they could only save one of them. If you hadn't come, those two lives would have been in grave danger."

Lin Wanqiu simply shook her head gently, a relieved smile appearing on her face.

"Everyone has done their best. The new mother is very weak now, and her qi and blood are severely depleted. She needs to be carefully nourished. These first few days are the most crucial. Keeping her warm and her diet are both very important. If possible, make more chicken soup and fish soup to help her recover."

The deaf old lady, leaning on her cane, walked shakily to the bedside and peeked into the swaddling clothes at the wrinkled little face that looked like a little old man.

After a while, a rare kind smile appeared on the old lady's wrinkled face.

"This child is tough. He survived by the gates of hell; he's sure to have great fortune in the future."

He Yuzhu paced back and forth outside the door, his mind restless and uneasy.

He wanted to go in, to see his mother with his own eyes, and to see his little sister who had just come into this world.

But when he looked down, he saw that his cotton-padded jacket was soaked, his trouser legs were covered in slush, and his shoes were so wet they could be wrung out.

If we go inside, the cold air is biting. If the illness gets into my mother and sister, that would be terrible.

Just as I was hesitating, the door creaked open.

Lin Wanqiu came out.

Her face showed obvious signs of fatigue, with fine beads of sweat on her forehead, and her hair was somewhat disheveled, clinging to her cheeks.

But those eyes remained bright and spirited, radiating an intellectual glow.

"Dr. Lin!" He Yuzhu hurriedly went to greet him, his voice trembling slightly.

"How are my mother and sister?"

"Don't worry, everyone is safe."

Lin Wanqiu looked at the anxious teenager in front of her, and a hint of warmth flashed in her eyes.

"Although your mother is weak, she has a good constitution and will recover after a period of rest. Your sister is also very healthy and has a loud cry."

He Yuzhu nodded repeatedly, so excited that he was somewhat incoherent.

"Thank you so much... I really don't know how to repay you."

"Doctors have the heart of parents; saving lives is my duty."

Lin Wanqiu waved her hand, then looked him up and down a few times, asking with some curiosity.

"You, on the other hand, are quite decisive for your age. And how did you know I was in Dongtangzi Hutong? That's not close."

He Yuzhu's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly scratched his head, putting on an honest and simple look.

"Hey, I was so panicked at the time, all I could think about was finding a doctor. My dad had mentioned to me before that there was a doctor named Lin in Dongtangzi Hutong who was very skilled. So I asked around and ran there. I'm so glad you came with me."

Lin Wanqiu nodded thoughtfully, seemingly believing him.

Just as he was about to say something more, an old voice suddenly came from behind him.

"Pillar."

The deaf old woman stood at the door with her cane, her cloudy but sharp eyes sweeping over and landing on He Yuzhu with a scrutinizing look.

"Do you have the money to pay Dr. Lin's consultation fee? If not, go to your wife's room and get it first. You can pay me back when your father returns."

These words sounded like they were trying to help him out of a tight spot, but He Yuzhu knew perfectly well that the old lady was testing him.

He Daqing left in a hurry that morning without explaining the money. She simply didn't believe that a ten-year-old child could make the decision to pay the medical fees.

He Yuzhu immediately responded, his tone very natural.

"Yes, my father left some money before he left this morning, he specifically told me to, it's enough. So I won't trouble you, Madam."

He spoke fluently, without the slightest stutter, as if it were indeed the truth.

The deaf old lady was slightly taken aback.

She stared intently at He Yuzhu, her gaze becoming deep and intense.

Something's wrong with this kid.

Back in the courtyard, he was a big, simple-minded guy who would just smile foolishly whenever he saw people, and he couldn't even speak properly.

What's going on today?

He remains calm in the face of adversity and speaks with perfect composure. The calmness in his eyes is unlike that of a ten-year-old child.

But now is clearly not the time to delve into it.

She suppressed her doubts and waved her hand, saying, "Alright. Then you should see Dr. Lin off. In this freezing weather, he's been running around for your mother. When your father gets back, he should personally come to thank him. If it weren't for Dr. Lin today, the He family would have been devastated."

"Please go back inside; it's cold outside."

He Yuzhu interrupted, turned to the side and gestured for them to enter, then turned to Lin Wanqiu.

"Dr. Lin, let me see you off."

Lin Wanqiu couldn't help but laugh at the precocious child's mature demeanor and teased, "Then I'll have to trouble you, little master."

"No trouble at all, it's nothing."

He Yuzhu scratched his wet hair and revealed his signature goofy smile again.

The two walked to the front yard, one after the other.

The snow fell even more heavily, with goose-feather-like snowflakes fluttering down, covering the ground in a vast expanse of white.

The rickshaw sat quietly in the corner, a thin layer of snow covering its canopy.

He Yuzhu looked around to make sure no one in the yard was paying attention to them.

He took out a small cloth bag that he had prepared beforehand and carefully opened it.

Inside, ten silver dollars were neatly stacked, their cold, hard, and alluring luster gleaming in the snowy light.

He held the cloth bag in both hands and handed it to Lin Wanqiu.

"Dr. Lin, please don't think this is too little."

He Yuzhu's voice was very sincere.

"My father gave you this as payment for your medical consultation before he left. When he returns tomorrow, I will definitely bring him to your home to pay the rest in person."

That's half true and half false.

He originally only had two silver dollars on him, and the remaining eight, along with a bunch of miscellaneous military scrips and Japanese banknotes, were all taken from those Japanese soldiers earlier.

He dared not use those Japanese coins, as it would easily cause trouble; silver dollars were still the most reliable.

Lin Wanqiu was stunned, clearly taken aback by the ten silver dollars.

She didn't take it, but instead frowned: "That's too much. According to the rules, one silver dollar is enough for delivering a baby. Take it back and buy some tonics for your mother."

As she spoke, she reached out to take the silver dollar.

He Yuzhu suddenly grabbed her hand, poured all ten silver dollars into her palm without saying a word, and then held her fingers tightly, preventing her from pulling back.

"Please keep it."

His voice was low, yet it conveyed a resolute determination.

"You saved not one life today, but two. You must accept this money."

Lin Wanqiu looked at the heavy silver dollar in her hand, and then at the child in front of her with clear eyes but unusually stubbornness, and felt a mix of emotions.

"But... this is too much. Your family has just had a new member, and you're in a period where you need money. Giving me so much money, are you going to starve your family?"

"My dad is a cook, and he's very good at cooking, so we, his mother and his children, never go hungry."

He Yuzhu grinned, revealing a set of white teeth.

"I noticed your clinic... doesn't seem to have much business, does it? These days, everyone's having a tough time. Please accept this as my way of thanking you for saving my sister who hasn't even opened her eyes yet."

Lin Wanqiu was stunned.

These words were so insightful, so insightful, that she couldn't believe they came from the mouth of a ten-year-old child.

He not only noticed the clinic's quietness, but also knew how to consider others.

"Are you sure you're really a child?"

She blurted it out, her eyes filled with curiosity.

He Yuzhu chuckled and pretended to be stupid.

"I've been cooking for wealthy families with my dad for years, and I've picked up some social skills from that experience."

Lin Wanqiu rolled her eyes at him, but she knew in her heart that this child was definitely not simple.

The ten silver dollars in her hand were heavy, and although they were burning hot, they also gave her a long-lost warmth.

Her clinic had indeed been closed for a long time; it was so deserted it felt like it was freezing. She was even struggling to raise enough money to buy medicine.

"Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony."

She no longer refused, carefully put the silver dollar away, and kept it close to her body.

"If there's anything I can do to help in the future, feel free to come to me."

"Don't."

He Yuzhu quickly waved his hand and said earnestly.

"I usually need to contact you for life-or-death matters, so I wouldn't dare bother you too much."

Lin Wanqiu was amused by him and shook her head with a smile.

After she put the silver dollars away, He Yuzhu turned around and went to pull the cart.

Looking at the high threshold, Lin Wanqiu asked curiously, "How did you get this car in? That threshold isn't low."

He Yuzhu didn't say anything. He walked to the threshold, squatted down, and reached under the threshold to feel around.

Then, with a push and a pull—and a "click"—the entire heavy threshold was removed and moved aside.

His movements were incredibly swift; he was clearly a seasoned pro who had done this countless times.

Lin Wanqiu stared in disbelief, then gave him a thumbs up: "Wow, kid, you've got this trick up your sleeve."

He Yuzhu chuckled, pulled the car out, and then put the door sill back on exactly as it was, fitting it perfectly without leaving a trace.

After closing the gate, he turned around and skillfully brushed the snow off the car seat.

"Dr. Lin, please get in the car."

After Lin Wanqiu got into the car and settled in, she reminded him, "Run slowly, the road is slippery, don't fall."

"Okay, thank you!"

He Yuzhu responded, lifted the handlebars, and pushed off with his feet.

At first, I jogged slowly, and after getting used to the rhythm, I gradually increased my speed.

The snowflakes hit his face, icy cold, but his heart was warm.

About ten minutes later, the car arrived at Dongtangzi Hutong.

Lin Wanqiu got out of the car and, seeing He Yuzhu's soaked hair and red face from the cold, couldn't help but say with concern, "Come in and have some hot water to warm yourself up, so you don't catch a cold."

"No need to trouble yourself, I need to hurry back to see my mother."

He Yuzhu replied loudly.

immediately.

As if remembering something, he lowered his voice, leaned close to Lin Wanqiu's ear, and said mysteriously, "Dr. Lin, if you ever need my help, just let me know. You know my address. My name is He Yuzhu, everyone calls me Zhuzi. Of course... it has to be something I can do, running errands or anything."

Lin Wanqiu smiled and gently poked his forehead.

"You little rascal, you're quite cunning. What could a doctor like me possibly need your help with? Just stay home and take care of your mother and sister."

"Don't be so sure," He Yuzhu said, feigning an air of mystery. "In this world, everyone has their difficulties. What if?"

"Okay, okay, I got it." Lin Wanqiu waved her hand impatiently.

"Go back quickly, remember to change into dry clothes and wash your hair with hot water!"

"Why!"

He Yuzhu pulled the car over, turned and ran, quickly disappearing into the vast snow.

Lin Wanqiu stood at the clinic entrance, watching the small figure disappear into the distance.

After a long pause, he shook his head, a meaningful smile appearing on his face.

"What an interesting little guy."

She turned around and pushed open the door to go inside.

The clinic was deserted, with a layer of dust on the medicine cabinets and cold tables and chairs.

She walked to the table, took out the ten silver dollars from her bosom, and laid them out one by one.

The cold silver light reflected off her thin yet resolute face.

In those days, not many families could afford to take out ten silver dollars in one go.

What's more, he's just a child.

She recalled He Yuzhu's eyes—at first glance, they seemed innocent and harmless.

But what lies deep in those eyes is profound and calm.

He even possessed a ruthlessness beyond his years, making him somewhat unfathomable to her.