Before He Yusheng could put his luggage into the house, a middle-aged woman came over and said with a smile,"Yusheng, you're back."
"Aunt Yi, thank you for taking care of my sister-in-law during this period of time.”He Yusheng thanked him sincerely.
A middle-aged woman was good to their family. Although she wanted He Yuzhu to take care of her in her old age, who was absolutely selfless?
Didn't he also have a motive for everything he did? Even in the original novel, when He Yuzhu provided aid to Qin Huiru's family, did he not have the intention of coveting Qin Huiru's body?
"We're all from the same courtyard, why are you saying this?”a middle-aged woman said.
"Aunt Yi, I'll cook for lunch today. Come to my house for dinner later.”He Yusheng said. He invited an auntie to eat. Firstly, he wanted to thank her, and secondly, he wanted to avoid suspicion. After all, he and Lou Xiao'e were the only ones at home.
"Alright, then I'll try Yusheng's cooking.”A middle-aged woman immediately agreed.
"Sister-in-law, is there any more food at home?”He Yusheng asked.
"Your brother bought a chicken yesterday, and there's still half left.”Lou Xiao'e said.
"That chicken is for you to make soup. Besides, half a chicken is not enough. It's still early. I'll go to the market to buy some vegetables.”He Yusheng said.
"Aunt Yi, please stay here and accompany my sister-in-law.”
He Yusheng put his luggage into the house, said something to an auntie, and went to the market to buy vegetables.
In this era, pork was a very scarce commodity. One could only buy it by queuing early in the morning. It was already morning, so there was definitely no more.
There was no official market, but there was one place that had it, and that was the black market.
The black market was also known as Pigeon Market. There was no need for tickets to buy things there, but the price was much higher than the normal price. Moreover, there was a certain risk in buying things there. Once caught, one would be charged with speculation.
People in Pigeon City, whether they were buying or selling things, would cover their faces with things to avoid unnecessary trouble.
When He Yusheng entered Pigeon City, he also covered half of his face with his collar.
"How much is this pork?" He Yusheng came to the pork stall. There wasn't much pork left. He didn't know if the stall owner only dared to take out so much or if it was really sold out.
"1.50 yuan." the stall owner said.
This price was already twice the normal price. No wonder ordinary people rarely came to the black market to buy things.
"I want two catties." He Yusheng took out three yuan and handed it to the stall owner.
The stall owner was slightly surprised when he saw He Yusheng buy two catties. However, he did not say anything more. He cut off a piece of pork and weighed it. It was exactly two catties and handed it to He Yusheng.
After He Yusheng bought the pork, he went to buy a few vegetables and then went home.
As soon as he got home, he started to get busy. He first boiled the chicken soup and then cut the meat. He was going to make braised pork today.
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Qin Huairu's house.
Qin Huairu was on leave today and did not go to work.
Jia Zhang-shi smelled the fragrance of chicken soup and braised pork, and the craving in her stomach was aroused. She said with a cold face,"Why is Silly Zhu's family eating so well today, chicken and meat.”
Qin Huairu was making cornbread when she heard Jia Zhangshi's words. She replied,""I saw Yusheng come back just now, and isn't Shazhu's wife about to give birth? She needs to eat better.”
Jia Zhang-shi said sourly,"We have big fish and meat every day. Who hasn't given birth before?"”
When she was pregnant, it was already good enough for her to smell a little meat. As for having a lot of fish and meat all day long, she did not even dare to dream about it.
Qin Huairu felt the same bitterness in her heart. Back then, she did not have such treatment either. Now that her husband was dead, the burden of the family was all on her.
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After He Yusheng finished cooking the braised pork, he did not forget about the Deaf Old Lady in the backyard. He sent her a bowl, and he had specially cooked it a little so that the Deaf Old Lady could eat it.
"Yusheng, even if you have money, you won't be able to spend it like this. You won't be able to survive in the future.”A middle-aged woman looked at the large plate of braised pork on the table and said with some heartache.
"Aunt Yi, I know you're doing this for my own good, but I'll find a daughter-in-law who doesn't want betrothal gifts in the future.”He Yusheng joked.
"In this era, which young lady doesn't want betrothal gifts?”A middle-aged woman said unhappily.
"My sister-in-law didn't ask for any betrothal gifts." He Yusheng said. Not only did the Lou Family not ask for betrothal gifts, but they also gave a lot of dowry.
"It's already a blessing for the He family to meet such a good girl like Xiao'e. How can you want a second one?”a middle-aged woman said.
"Aunt Yi, I'm not as good as you say.”Lou Xiao'e said with some embarrassment.
However, she would not persuade He Yusheng to save money because she knew that He Yusheng did not lack money at all. He bought an antique that was more than 10,000 yuan. Would he care about a few yuan?
"Aunt Yi, if you don't eat now, the red braised pork will get cold and the taste won't be as good.”He Yusheng said.
"Eat, eat." a middle-aged woman said.
In the evening, after He Yuzhu came back from work, He Yusheng went back to his courtyard because there was no place for him to stay here.
Although He Yushui had not returned yet, he could not possibly go to He Yushui's room to sleep.
The next morning, He Yusheng went to visit Lord Bull first. Lord Bull was still the same. He went to the tavern to drink every day and lived a carefree life.
After visiting Master Bull, he went to Master Guan's house.
"Erguotou for 1.3 yuan, good wine.”
He Yusheng had yet to enter the courtyard when he heard Master Guan's voice.
"Master Guan, your nose is really sharp.”He Yusheng walked in with two bottles of Erguotou. He couldn't help but admire Uncle Guan's nose.
"Chunming, go get two cups from the house.”Uncle Guan said to a child who was reading a book.
"Yes, Master." When the child heard this, he immediately ran into the house to get the cup.
"Master Guan, is this your new disciple?”He Yusheng asked. Actually, when he heard Master Guan call him Chunming, he knew that this child was Han Chunming.
"This kid is called Han Chunming. I like him.”Uncle Guan said. His words were as concise as ever.
Soon, Han Chunming came out with two cups.
"Chunming, he's the He Yusheng I told you about.”Uncle Guan said.
"Hello, Big Brother He." Han Chunming greeted.
"Hello," He Yusheng responded, then opened a bottle of Erguotou and filled both cups.
"The wine is good, but unfortunately, there are no dishes to go with it.”Uncle Guan picked up the glass, sniffed it under his nose, and put it back.
"Alright, I'll cook two dishes for you.”He Yusheng said and ran to the kitchen to cook.
"At least you have a conscience." Uncle Guan smiled.
In less than 15 minutes, He Yusheng returned with two small dishes.
"It smells so good. Your dishes are still the best.”Uncle Guan praised. Ever since he had eaten He Yusheng's dishes, his taste had changed a little.
"I'll be at home during this period of time. I'll definitely come back often to cook for you.”He Yusheng also drank a bowl with Uncle Guan.
"Kid, I have something to discuss with you.”Uncle Guan said.
"Master Guan, just tell me what you need.”He Yusheng said.
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