Restarting life in Siheyuan

Chapter 60 Drinking and talking freely
Looking at the depressed Zhu Xuesong, Zhu Xuefeng once again took out the same box as before and handed it to Zhu Xuesong.

"This is for you. I originally wanted to give it to you on your birthday, but you are about to take the exam, and it happens to be useful, so I will give it to you first. Don't ask for it from your elder brother for your birthday."

Zhu Xuesong took it in surprise. He liked the two black ones better, the red one and the green one. Hum, only little girls would like it.

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The meal was quite a lively one. After all, with Shazhu’s craftsmanship and rare ingredients, the dish was really better than what’s served in the restaurant.

He Yuyu has eaten a lot in the canteen in the past few years, but rarely eats such delicious food. He is not sure whether it is because he is embarrassed, or because he is reserved, but he is not as open-minded as the two little guys.

There was a table full of delicious food, and most of them were eaten. Even the steamed buns that Zhu Xuefeng bought specially were not eaten.

The appetite of the three siblings has dropped significantly. Zhu Xuefeng knew that this was because there was some oil in their stomachs.

Silly Zhu drank a little too much, so he talked more. He talked about the past when the brother and sister depended on each other, and also talked about his worries about He Yuyu's immediate graduation and job search.

"Brother, you don't know. Without the help of the old lady, the uncle's family and many people, I don't know if we, brother and sister, would have grown up..."

Zhu Xuefeng understood Shazhu's special feelings for the old lady, his eldest father, and his aunt. This was equivalent to reborn as a parent. At that time, Shazhu didn't go to work. He was even worse off than his own family was now. He had no room for a house and what Lao He had left behind. A little money.

Both families had no adults, but they all shared the same problem, which made the younger siblings and He Yuyu burst into tears, and they secretly wiped them away from time to time.

He Yuyu must have thought of his brother's difficulties, his eyes became very gentle, and he would refill everyone's water from time to time. They were all remembering the hardships and thinking about the sweets. The atmosphere was very harmonious, and they naturally became a lot closer.

Zhu Xuemei didn't know when she sat next to He Yuyu. The two held hands alternately and leaned on He Yuyu's shoulder.

When it came to work, He Yuyu was a little silent. Zhu Xuefeng's words last time made her think about it for a long time and a lot.

"Sister Yuyu, what do you think? Do you want to go to work or go to college?"

He Yuyu looked at his brother and hesitated for a long time.

"I kind of want to go to college, but I'm afraid of burdening my brother. He still has to study for four years."

Silly Zhu raised his head, looked at He Yuyu with red eyes and said.

"Sister, you want to go to college? That's a good thing! This college student will earn much more than me as soon as he graduates. Isn't it just four years? I can afford it, I definitely can."

"I've kept all the cooperative orders untouched, leaving them all for you to go to school with."

Zhu Xuefeng looked at Shazhu and then at He Yuyu.

"Actually, you don't have to worry about money. Sister Yuyu's subsidy should be enough. Besides, Brother Zhuzhu, didn't you tell me that art is not a burden? You have a good craftsmanship, but you are still worried about lack of money!"

"Good brother, tell me, how can I make money?"

Silly Zhu grabbed Zhu Xuefeng's hand and became a little anxious.

"Of course it depends on your cooking skills. You bring a few people to cook a family banquet. Who doesn't set up a few tables for weddings and funerals? Just because of the reputation of your craftsmanship in this area, you are not busy. I’m so busy!”

"Besides, you can make some cooked food and sell it at the market. Check out the public delicatessen on the street to see if it sells well. Just don't make too many at one time."

"It would definitely be good to make a pre-made dish if you have nothing to do."

"What do you mean by prepared dishes? I've never heard of them."

Zhu Xuefeng was also quick to talk, so he had to explain that it would be a few years later in the capital before pre-prepared dishes began to enter people's homes. There would be no problem. They were pre-prepared dishes from public-private restaurants.

Is it okay to cook less and put it in the cafeteria to benefit the employees? They don’t have to clean it up when they go home. They can be served after being heated up. It’s only two to five cents cheaper than buying food by yourself.

Sha Zhu slapped his thigh.

"That's right, why didn't I think of that? Otherwise, you are smarter in school. Sister, you have to continue reading this book."

"We can't go to the market. There are too many people and we can't get rid of this. We have to discuss the pre-made dishes with the leaders. Don't make mistakes. It's no problem to make a wedding banquet. You can also bring an apprentice. I haven't had the chance to teach. .”

Silly Zhu made a decision in an instant and was quite strong in action.

"Here, pour it, and we two brothers will have another drink."

The two drank another drink. Silly Zhu opened his red eyes and looked at his sister.

"Sister, we all have to thank Zhu Xuefeng for pointing out a clear path. You can also pour it and have another drink. This good thing comes in pairs."

He Yuyu's face was already slightly red, and his tears were gone, but his eyes were still watery, completely different from usual.He Yuyu looked at his glass. He didn't know when it became empty. He couldn't go back to school tonight anyway. He also wanted to drink more for some reason, so he poured it again.

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"Brother Zhuzi, do you think it's time for you to talk about a wife? You're not too young now. If you had a wife, I would have already thought about it for you, so you don't have to worry."

"With my conditions, no one can take me seriously!"

Silly Zhu seems to have hit a wall. He obviously lacks self-confidence and seems to have no luck with women. This is indeed not as good as his arch-rival Xu Damao.

"No one likes your conditions. What do you say? Otherwise, I will make the plans for you."

Zhu Xuefeng gave Silly Zhu a roll of his eyes and continued.

"Not to mention that you are a formal employee of the steel rolling mill, your salary is 37 yuan a month, which is higher than the income of many people."

"I don't have an old person to support here. I only have one younger sister down here. Sister Yuyu will receive subsidies after she goes to college, so she can take care of herself."

"You have a good craft and can make extra money."

"Your family is not short of housing, and you are in good health. There is nothing wrong with you. You are not missing arms or legs."

"What kind of family can't find such conditions? If you don't try it, you will come to find a matchmaker tomorrow. If everything goes well, you can get married before the year and have a son next year."

Silly Zhu was so excited that Zhu Xuefeng said that his two major events were arranged by Zhu Xuefeng in an understatement. Why didn't he deal with Zhu Xuefeng earlier? This guy is really a smart man!

Zhu Xuefeng ignored Sha Zhu's grinning mouth and stared at him with a pair of small eyes, and turned to He Yuyu.

"Sister Yuyu, you mentioned last time about giving extra classes to my sister during the summer vacation. There has been no change in your schedule, right?
"No, no. Anyway, I don't have much to do during the summer vacation and I don't have anywhere to go. It's nice to spend time with Xuemei."

After He Yuyu finished speaking, he looked back at Zhu Xuemei and rubbed the top of Zhu Xuemei's head with his cheek. Now he really liked this little girl. It would be great if she really was his sister.

"Brother, why do you still have something to do with me?"

Zhu Xuemei opened her eyes and asked doubtfully.

"Make up classes, what classes should I make up for? I've already graduated, and I still need to make up classes!"

Zhu Xuemei's little face was also flushed, probably due to the lively atmosphere.

Nowadays, there is basically no concept of making up classes. Only students who can’t keep up will have teachers take the initiative to provide make-up classes.

Zhu Xuemei was not happy now. She stood up suddenly. Her elder brother used the sea to lure her. The sea was not there yet, so she had to study the junior high school textbook.

Zhu Xuefeng waved his hand and motioned for Zhu Xuemei to sit down.

"Not long ago, I asked your sister Yuyu to help you make up some extra lessons and learn the knowledge of junior high school in advance."

Zhu Xuemei stared with big eyes, very unconvinced.

"Why didn't you tell me this?"

"It's not too late to tell you now. Don't think too much and don't affect your entrance exams."

Zhu Xuefeng was a little impatient and waved his hand.

"After you, Sister Yuyu, finish the college entrance examination, I will give you extra lessons."

"It's a good thing I'm not there!"

Zhu Xuesong looked at his sister and gloated.

"I can't run away from you. You don't have to make up classes, but you have to do a good job with logistics. I have to go to work after finishing the college entrance examination!"

Seeing Zhu Xuesong's depressed look, Zhu Xuemei immediately burst into tears and laughed. She was not worried about poverty but injustice, and her second brother had to suffer some hardships with her, so that she could be happy.

"Come and let's toast to the future teacher Xiao He."

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(End of this chapter)