I stayed with Lu Wenxiu in the office for a while, and soon it was time to get off work.
Su Wen returned home and felt unprecedented loneliness and loneliness. He looked around. The room was dark and quiet. There was no busy figure of Wang Qianqian, nor her gentle voice and smile. He suddenly realized that this home was no longer as warm and familiar as before.
He sat on a chair, with an extinguished stove in front of him, feeling a deep sense of longing in his heart. He missed Wang Qianqian's tenderness and care, and the time the two of them spent cooking and chatting together. Those seemingly ordinary details of life have now become extremely precious and desired.
Su Wen went to Xu Damao's house to exchange for a briquette and came back. Lou Xiao'e was the only one at home. It was extremely cold inside. After sitting for a while, Su Wen's feet were already numb from the cold. He couldn't sit still at home, so he planned to go to a small restaurant outside to eat a bowl of noodles.
Su Wen walked through the hanging flower door, and Yu Li, the owner of Shazhu in the middle courtyard, was cooking. The smell of vegetables came. In the lean years, there was no cook. Yu Li was now willing to add oil when cooking. Su Wen's stomach began to growl. .
Jia Dongxu's body has not fully recovered, but he decided to return to work for the sake of his family. As the breadwinner of the family, he has the responsibility to provide a stable source of living for his family. With Yi Zhonghai, an eighth-level fitter, taking care of him in the steel rolling mill, it was relatively easy for Jia Dongxu to finish a day's work. After Yi Zhonghai told the workers and the workshop director about Jia Dongxu's situation, no one commented on Jia Dongxu's work efficiency. It's so low, there are people who take the initiative to help Jia Dongxu after finishing their own work.
Master Yi Zhonghai and his apprentice went to the cafeteria to find Sha Zhu and went back to the courtyard together after get off work. Yi Zhonghai and Jia Dongxu had already agreed to use words to bully Sha Zhu into getting the lunch box in his hand. There was a treat in the canteen today. Sha Zhu started cooking at around four o'clock. Now It's almost finished cooking.
"Brother Dongxu, I will be done soon. Please wait for me."
Silly Zhu's words were exactly what Master Yi Zhonghai wanted. Not long after, Silly Zhu came out of the cafeteria carrying a lunch box. Yi Zhonghai and Jia Dongxu looked at the lunch box in Silly Zhu's hand and secretly rejoiced in their hearts. They knew that the Jia family's dinner was settled today, and it was a stir-fry with plenty of oil and water.
Jia Dongxu was still a little embarrassed, but Yi Zhonghai had no worries at all. After leaving the steel factory, he began to complain to Sha Zhu, telling Jia Dongxu how difficult it was for him. He Daqing abandoned their brother and sister and left Sijiu City. After going to live in Baocheng, Shazhu became a little sensitive and eager to be recognized and praised by others. In the courtyard, he always played a carefree and righteous character, but in fact, he longed for the care and concern of others. recognized.
Yi Zhonghai's complaint made Sha Zhu feel a little guilty. It didn't take long for the lunch box in Sha Zhu's hand to go to Jia Dongxu. Jia Dongxu took the lunch box from Sha Zhu's hand, feeling both grateful and a little guilty. Jia Dongxu looked at Shazhu with a complicated expression: "Zhuzhu, I..."
"Brother Dongxu, you're welcome. Your family is in trouble right now, and I should help you if I can. I even ate your steamed buns when He Daqing left. How about the help of the uncle and the neighbors in the courtyard? , it’s hard to say whether our brothers and sisters can survive until now.”
Jia Dongxu was moved by Sha Zhu's sincerity. He clenched his fists, took a deep breath, and then said: "Si Zhu, thank you. You are really my good brother. If you need help in the future, just ask. "
Silly Zhu smiled and said: "Brother Dongxu, you're welcome. We are co-workers in the steel rolling mill and neighbors in the courtyard. We should help each other."
"Thank you Zhuzi."
Back at home in the courtyard, Yu Li had already prepared dinner, and she and He Yuyu were sitting at the dining table waiting for Sha Zhu to come home and have dinner together.
"Brother, why are you coming back so late? I'm already hungry. My sister-in-law insists on waiting for you to come back."
"There was a reception in the factory today, so I came back a little late."
Hearing Sha Zhu say that there was a reception in the factory, He Yuyu subconsciously looked at Sha Zhu's hand. When there was a reception in the past, Sha Zhu could always bring back some delicious food. Today, Sha Zhu came back empty-handed and did not bring a lunch box.
"Brother, where is your lunch box? Why didn't you bring me something delicious?"
Silly Zhu looked at He Yuyu, then at Yu Li, and said with some helplessness: "Today I came back with the first uncle and Dongxu brother. On the way, the first uncle kept telling me that Dongxu brother's life is difficult at home. I was injured and I didn’t dare to rest at home so that the whole family could eat and drink, so I gave the lunch box to Brother Dongxu. We also ate the steamed buns from Brother Dongxu’s house before, so we treated it as repaying a previous favor.”
When He Yuyu heard what Silhu said, he had a disappointed look on his face.
"Well, I must bring it back next time." He Yuyu said with some reluctance.
"Okay, I will definitely bring it back next time." Shazhu nodded and agreed.
At this time, Yu Li had already prepared the food and put it on the table. The three people sat around the table and started today's dinner. Although there is no stir-fry that Shazhu brought back, Yu Li's craftsmanship is also good. She made a stir-fried potato shreds, which is He Yuyu's favorite dish.
He Yuyu looked at Shazhu with mixed feelings in his heart. She knows that Silly Zhu is a warm-hearted person and is always willing to help others, but she also hopes that Silly Zhu can think more about herself and not always take other people's difficulties to heart. She sighed deeply and then said:
"Silly brother, I know you always want to help others, but you should also take good care of yourself. Don't always think about others and ignore your own needs."
Shazhu was a little moved when he heard He Yuyu's words. He knew that He Yuyu cared about him, but he also felt that he had a responsibility to help others. He looked at He Yuyu, smiled and said:
"I know, I will pay attention to it in the future, but sometimes when I see others in trouble, I can't help but want to help. After all, we are all neighbors, and we should help each other."
He Yuyu nodded, she understood what Silly Zhu was thinking. In this courtyard, they are all a family, and helping each other is a matter of course. However, she also hopes that Silly Zhu can protect her own interests and not always sacrifice her own needs for others.
Yu Li also nodded, agreeing with He Yuyu's words. She looked at Silly Zhu, and was a little worried that Silly Zhu would be overflowing with love in the future and would neglect her own family in order to help others.
"Zhuzi, I know you are a warm-hearted person, but sometimes you have to think about your own family and you can't always think about others. Our little family also needs your care and attention." Yu Li said softly, her tone Full of tenderness and care.
Silly Zhu smiled, held Yu Li's hand, and said: "I know, Yu Li. I will pay attention."
