Siheyuan: Why does your brother beat you up every day, Shazhu?

Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu were overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly, patting their chests and promising:

"Sister Yushui, if you need anything from now on, just tell us two brothers! We'll be there whenever you call!"

This sudden allegiance made Yu Shui even more uncomfortable, and he quickly waved his hand:

"Oh, no, no! Don't do that...just keep it the same as before!"

Chapter 30 Inviting colleagues to dinner

After everything was moved into the house and put away, Liu Jun dusted off his hands:

"Weiguo, the job is done. If there's nothing else, I'll leave first!"

"Wait for you to report to the factory in a couple of days, and then we can have a good reunion!"

He Weiguo couldn't let him leave like this, so he quickly grabbed his arm:

"Brother Liu! It's already dinner time! You've helped me so much, how can I let you go on an empty stomach? You must have a meal! Let's go, let's go!"

Liu Jun smiled and waved his hand: "Oh, don't waste money! There is a cafeteria in the factory, I can just have a bite when I get home!"

"That won't do!" He Weiguo said firmly:

"Brother Liu, if you don't let me treat you to this meal, then you're looking down on me, your new brother! How are we going to get along in the future?"

"If you're really polite, you can just treat me later!"

He said this in a rather shameless way.

Liu Jun was amused by him and shook his head helplessly:

"Alright! I can't beat you, kid! Fine, I'll take advantage of you today! But we've got a deal, next time it's my treat!"

"Okay! It's settled!" He Weiguo readily agreed and turned to greet Yu Shui:

"Yushui, let's go have dinner with me and Brother Liu!"

Yu Shui responded obediently and followed behind the two of them.

After leaving the compound and heading towards the state-owned restaurant, they happened to pass by a supply and marketing cooperative. He Weiguo paused:

"Brother Liu, Yushui, wait for me for a moment, I'm going in to buy something, it will be quick!"

He walked quickly into the supply and marketing cooperative.

The salesperson behind the counter was a stranger. He raised his eyelids and said, "Comrade, what would you like to order?"

"Buy cigarettes." He Weiguo glanced across the shelves.

There are many types of cigarettes: Beihai, Combat, Economy...all cheap brands.

Next to it is the conspicuous front gate.

"Give me two packs of Daqianmen." He Weiguo pointed.

The salesperson quickly took out two packs of cigarettes and said, "Two cigarette tickets, sixty cents."

He Weiguo counted out two cigarette tickets and a dollar and handed them over. The salesperson gave him 40 cents in change.

After pocketing cigarettes and change, He Weiguo walked out of the supply and marketing cooperative, threw a pack directly to Liu Jun, and said:

"Brother Liu, take it!"

Liu Jun quickly declined:

"Hey, brother! What are you doing? We're driving a sports car, and we need cigarettes! Put them away! They're too expensive!"

He Weiguo stuffed the cigarette into Liu Jun's hand without saying anything:

"Brother Liu, what others gave is their own, this is my thanks to you, brother!"

"If you don't take it, it means you think that I, your new brother, am ignorant and unworthy of being with you!" He said it a little harshly.

Seeing his serious expression, Liu Jun could only take it with a smile:

"Okay, okay! I can't beat you! But Weiguo, you really know how to handle things!"

"Just based on your cleverness, you'll definitely do better than me in the transport team! Don't forget to help me when the time comes!"

He Weiguo took out a match and lit a cigarette for Liu Jun, then lit one for himself and said with a smile:

"Brother Liu, you are too kind to me. But don't worry, I will remember your kindness in helping me today."

"If you need me in the future, just let me know and I will definitely help you!"

Liu Jun took a puff of his cigarette and nodded with satisfaction:

"Brother, it's all worth it for me to hear your words! Let's go eat!"

The three of them soon arrived at the state-owned restaurant they had been to yesterday.

He Weiguo ordered a few main dishes as if he was familiar with the place.

With the ticket in hand, the price was indeed much cheaper. At the dinner table, Liu Jun thought of something:

"By the way, Weiguo, remember to go to the police station to get your two new cars registered and stamped!"

He Weiguo really didn't know this: "Huh? Bicycles need to be registered?"

"Of course!" Liu Jun explained:

"You have to pay a management fee and get your car stamped. Otherwise, if you lose it, not only will it be hard to find, but these days, someone might get jealous and report you, saying your car's whereabouts are unknown and you're in trouble for no reason! Go get it done right after dinner!"

"Thanks to Brother Liu for reminding me! Otherwise I would be really at a loss! Thank you, Brother Liu!" He Weiguo thanked him sincerely.

"Hey, it's no big deal!" Liu Jun waved his hand.

After dinner, Liu Jun sent He Weiguo and his sister back to the gate of No. 95 compound and jumped into the driver's seat:

"Weiguo, let's go! Thank you for your hospitality today!" He patted the car door with a smile.

"Brother Liu, you are so polite! I should be the one thanking you!" He Weiguo smiled and waved.

"Okay, that's enough, let's go!" Liu Jun started the car, and the truck puffed out a puff of smoke and drove away.

He Weiguo returned home with rain.

The first priority is to assemble the bed.

He was tall and strong, and had good hands-on skills. With Yu Shui helping him by handing him things and lending a hand, it didn't take long before a sturdy single bed was erected.

Yu Shui spread out the newly bought thick bedding and stretched it flat. Looking at the new little corner, a satisfied smile appeared on his face:

"Brother, this is great! You can sleep at home at night and don't have to go to the guesthouse anymore!"

He Weiguo looked at the bed that belonged to him and found it very pleasing to the eye:

"Yeah, it's much more comfortable. Now that the rain has stopped, pack up and I'll take you to the police station to get our bicycle license plates registered!"

"Ah!" The rain responded crisply, feeling happy.

The brother and sister had just walked to the middle courtyard pushing their brand new Fei Ge bicycles when they happened to meet Qin Huairu who was washing clothes by the pool.

He Weiguo was wondering: How dirty are the Jia family's clothes? Do they wash them every day?

When Qin Huairu saw the two shiny bicycles, her eyes lit up instantly. She put on a flattering smile and took the initiative to greet them:

"Hey, Brother He, Yushui, are you going out?"

He Weiguo didn't bother to pay attention to her and didn't even give her a glance.

After all, Yu Shui was young and shy, and had lived in the same courtyard for so many years, so he could only answer in a low voice:

"Sister Qin...my brother and I are going to get our bicycles registered..."

"Oh my! Two new cars!"

Qin Huairu's envy was almost overflowing from her voice. She put down the clothes in her hands and couldn't help but take a step forward, her eyes greedily scanning the beams and seats of the carriage:

"Yushui, you're so lucky! Your brother is so kind to you! This bicycle...it's such a valuable thing!"

As she spoke, her hand seemed to unconsciously want to touch the handlebar of one of the bikes.

He Weiguo frowned and calmly pushed the handlebars, moving Yu Shui's car forward half a step, just avoiding Qin Huairu's outstretched hand.

His voice was cold, with an undeniable detachment:

"Rainwater, let's go. It's important to get down to business."

After saying that, he pushed the cart and walked straight forward without responding to Qin Huairu's words at all.

The rain quickly responded:

"Hey! Sister Qin, we're leaving first!"

Yu Shui quickly caught up with He Weiguo. The little bit of neighborly affection he had left in his heart for Qin Huairu was also greatly diminished by his elder brother's cold attitude and Qin Huairu's overly eager eyes.

Qin Huairu's hands froze in mid-air. Looking at the brother and sister pushing the cart away, the ingratiating smile on her face instantly collapsed and her eyes became a little complicated.

She looked down at her hands soaked in cold water, then looked at the two brand new bicycles, feeling mixed emotions!

Chapter 31 Registering a Bicycle

Just as Qin Huairu was still in a daze, Jia Zhang's voice sounded behind her:

"What are you looking at? Your eyes are about to pop out!"

Jia Zhang came out of the house at some point and saw the scene clearly.

She rolled her triangular eyes:

"You little slut! What's wrong? Are you so attracted to someone else's bicycle?"

"I'm warning you! If you dare to have those evil thoughts and do anything to let Dongxu down, I'll tear your face off!"

She spat, continuing to vent her bitterness and resentment:

"Besides, what's there to envy about He Weiguo? Isn't he just a poor soldier who just got discharged?"

"I wonder how long he can boast about the two severance pays in his pocket! If he spends it all, he'll be left with nothing!"

"Our Dongxu is a fitter at the steel mill! That's a stable job!"

"Wait until his skill level is raised. What's he got? A bicycle is nothing! Then let him buy you a new one!"