Courtyard House: My Wife is Xu Huizhen

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Jiang Hui asked softly, "Is it very expensive here?"

He Yuzhu didn't expect her to ask that question; it seems she's still quite virtuous.

She smiled and said, "It's not that expensive, it's still within my budget."

The two chose a relatively secluded and quiet corner. He Yuzhu ordered a steak set meal, and Jiang Hui, who was also visiting for the first time, ordered the same set meal.

There was an aperitif, corn and ham soup, steak, an egg and pasta, two small pieces of bread, salad, and black tea.

A meal set costs only 2.2 yuan, which is quite a good deal.

Jiang Hui looked around the hall with great curiosity. Crystal chandeliers hung from the high dome, and the dining table and interior decorations were all in a strong Western style, which made her feel overwhelmed and curious about everything.

Soon the food was brought over one after another. He Yuzhu taught her table manners and then they chatted casually.

Jiang Hui was a little reserved, as it was her first time being alone with He Yuzhu. After a while, she gradually relaxed and began to chat and laugh.

After their meal, the two left the Lao Mo Restaurant. He Yuzhu asked Jiang Hui why she didn't want him to take her home, so she left her at the station instead. Only then did they part ways.

He Yuzhu drove back to Qianmen Hutong. It wasn't time for the tavern to open yet, but Master Niu had already been waiting for a while.

Seeing that He Yuzhu had come alone, he asked anxiously, "Why didn't you bring any people with you?"

"Does he want to practice on the spot?"

With a bitter face, Uncle Niu exclaimed, "I think it's better to be on the safe side."

He Yuzhu shook his head and said, "No need, I doubt he has the guts."

He Yuzhu brewed some tea for them, and the two of them sat at the table in the middle and chatted. Before long, they saw a group of people surrounding Master Qing as he came over.

Chapter 356 Negotiation collapse

The current ration for an adult is 15 jin (7.5 catties), and many people are not getting enough to eat. They can only eat two meals a day, and they still eat the same feed that was previously used to feed livestock. Even so, they are still not full.

But the people in front of me were all burly and strong, without the bloating that comes from not having enough to eat.

As Master Qing led his men in, Master Niu stood up and greeted him with a smile, "Master Qing is here?"

Qing Laosan nodded, watching He Yuzhu sit there leisurely with no intention of getting up.

Before he could speak, someone behind him shouted, "Kid, you're pretty arrogant. Don't you even know who our Third Master Qing is?"

He Yuzhu laughed and said, "What are you asking about? Are you angry at my ignorance? Tell me."

"You..." the burly man said angrily, then saw Qing Laosan raise his hands, so he didn't rush over.

Logically speaking, He Yuzhu's actions were indeed somewhat unreasonable. There were no guests anywhere, and the host who had already arrived had no reason to remain seated.

However, He Yuzhu did this on purpose, as a way of retaliating against the other party. He sent a henchman to relay a message through Master Niu, and the message was not pleasant to hear.

Even if the other party had presented the simplest invitation, it would have been enough to fulfill the proper etiquette. However, the other party did not do so. Instead, they simply told him verbally to go to Qing San's residence in the morning.

What is this all about? There is absolutely no respect for He Yuzhu.

Since the other party doesn't respect him, why should He Yuzhu respect them?

So when Master Qing and his gang arrived in a grand procession, He Yuzhu didn't give them any face at all, remaining seated and not getting up at all.

Only then did Master Qing seriously examine He Yuzhu. He had been a well-known figure in the underworld for decades, and in the Qianmen area, he was practically a local tyrant. There were very few people who dared to disrespect him.

He Yuzhu in front of me showed no fear or apprehension whatsoever, and it didn't seem like he was faking it; it was a genuine contempt from the bottom of his heart.

He was very puzzled, wondering where He Yuzhu's confidence came from. He was just a deputy factory director!

Master Qing, clutching two iron balls in his hands, slowly walked to the table, then clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Greetings, Master He."

As the other party approached, He Yuzhu stood up, raised his hands in a fist salute, and said almost simultaneously, "Greetings, Third Master Qing."

The two smiled at the same time and each extended their hand, saying:

"Please, Mr. He."

"Please, Third Master."

Although both sides wished they could kill each other, people in the capital were just so concerned about saving face that they greeted each other with smiles and performed all the proper etiquette.

The two sat down opposite each other. Master Niu poured tea and placed it in front of each of them before getting up and backing away.

Master Qing waved his hand, signaling the people following behind him to leave. In the blink of an eye, only the two of them remained in the tavern.

After the two had finished their tea, Master Qing said, "Master He, someone asked me to pass on a message to you: it would be best to release those three."

He Yuzhu almost burst out laughing, knowing that this was just an ordinary sentence, not a message from the Imperial Army he knew who had asked him to deliver.

Just as he had guessed, Qing Laosan was looking for him because he had three hostages in his hands.

Bai Ling withstood the pressure from above, and when the other party saw that Bai Ling wouldn't release the person, they asked Qing Laosan to put pressure on them.

He Yuzhu chuckled twice and said, "Third Master Qing, aren't you putting me in a difficult position? Those three are police officers and they're already in the city bureau's compound. I'm just an ordinary citizen; how can I just release them like that?"

“Mr. He, you’re going too far with what you’re saying. Let’s be frank, you have to release this man.”

He Yuzhu said calmly, "What if I don't let go?"

Master Qing smiled and said, "Master He, we all live in this area, and we know your family's situation very well. Why make things unpleasant for both sides?"

He Yuzhu's expression immediately changed. This Qing Laosan actually came up to him and threatened him with his family. He really didn't know what he was getting himself into.

If the other party were some high-ranking official, He Yuzhu might have some reservations. However, Qing Laosan was just an ordinary citizen who was only rich and powerful.

This kind of person could easily crush countless people with a flick of his wrist, yet he dares to make arrogant threats against him.

"Don't think you're someone important and can spout nonsense here. If you break the rules of the martial arts world, don't blame me for being impolite."

In general, conflicts in society do not extend to family members, but Qing Laosan directly threatened He Yuzhu with his family. He Yuzhu had already added Qing Laosan to his list of targets.

Regardless of the relationship between Qing Laosan and Jiang Hanyang, since they are now on the same side, He Yuzhu decided to start by taking action against Qing Laosan.

Qing Laosan's smile vanished, and he said, "He Yuzhu, don't push your luck. When I was out on the streets, you weren't even born yet. Release him now, or don't blame us for being impolite."

"hehe!"

He Yuzhu laughed and said, "Tell your master behind you that there are some things that don't belong to him, so he can't take them. If any hand reaches out, I'll chop it off."

"You really won't release them?" Third Master Qing asked fiercely.

"I won't let them go. I'm determined to strip those three people naked."

"Fine, He Yuzhu, you win. We'll meet again someday. Let's see if you'll still be laughing then."

There's no point in talking if you don't see eye to eye. Master Qing felt that he had already given He Yuzhu enough face by coming here in person to talk to him.

He Yuzhu was completely unyielding; they would deal with him later.

After saying this polite remark, Master Qing turned and left. Master Niu watched from outside as Master Qing's expression turned livid, and he led his men away in a huff.

He rushed in and asked, "Did your talks with Master Qing fall apart?"

He Yuzhu nodded and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Uncle Niu. This matter has nothing to do with you. Don't get involved in it anymore, lest you fall into their trap."

"You know, this is such a mess. How did things go from being a perfectly good thing to this point?"

He Yuzhu comforted Uncle Niu for a while before returning home.

"How did things go?" Xu Huizhen asked.

He Yuzhu briefly recounted what had just happened, much to the surprise of Xu Huizhen and the other two.

Xu Huizhen said, "They are too audacious to even make threats."

"Yes, I didn't expect that either, so try not to go out alone these days."

Xu Huizhen nodded and said, "That's no problem. We don't usually go out, we just go grocery shopping."

He Yuzhu said to Zhao Yuezhen, "You shouldn't go out. Just stay home. Let the factory security personnel handle the grocery shopping."

He Yuzhu was somewhat relieved that a problem had occurred a few days ago, and now the security personnel were on duty nearby, which would strengthen the security force.

This will ensure that no accidents happen to family members.

Zhao Yuezhen gave He Yuzhu a wink. He Yuzhu stayed for two minutes, spoke to them to make sure there were no problems, and then went to the restroom.

After returning, he went into Zhao Yuezhen's room, hugged her in his arms, and with one hand already unbuttoning a button, he reached inside and asked, "Did you miss me?"

"No, it's not you. Take your hand away."

He Yuzhu, of course, wouldn't listen to her and whispered, "I feel like you've gotten so fat lately, I can't even hold you in one hand."

Zhao Yuezhen looked down and said, "It is indeed much bigger than before."

He Yuzhu laughed and said, "This is all thanks to my massage. It's better for him to be a little older so that my son won't go hungry in the future."

Zhao Yuezhen's spirited face flushed even more. With her eyes half-closed, she enjoyed He Yuzhu's massage and whispered, "You want me to have a son for you?"

He Yuzhu asked curiously, "Could it be that you can have a son for someone else?"

"Of course not, would you joke about something like this? I'm yours for life. What I mean is, I'm not ready yet, I..."

"I'm just informing you now. Wait a while longer until this situation passes, then there will be no danger at home, and it will be easier for you to have the baby."

"Okay, whatever you say," Zhao Yuezhen said shyly.

Looking at the rapidly changing shapes under her eyelids, Zhao Yuezhen suddenly remembered that she had come to see He Yuzhu for something, so how did the conversation turn to having a son for him?

He shouted, "I have something important to tell you."