As soon as Gu Qinghuan got on the tricycle, he told the driver that he was going to the big courtyard in the old city.

The master pedaling the bike immediately gained strength.

"Which one in the compound are you looking for? I live in that area, too. Most of us tricycle riders live there. I'm sure I know the person you're looking for!" This man was quite enthusiastic.

"I'm looking for He Qiang. Do you know his home?" She only knew a rough address and planned to go over and ask. Anyway, everyone in the compound would be familiar with this kind of boss, so she would know the address once she asked.

I didn't have much hope when I came here, but I didn't expect that this master actually knew He Qiang: "Are you talking about the He Qiang who rides the tricycle?"

"Really?! I'm looking for the guy riding the tricycle, He Qiang." I didn't expect this guy to be quite famous.

"Then you have found the right person. We are from the same compound and we will see each other sooner or later.

This kid is a hard worker, working 360 days a year. He injured his hand some time ago, but not long ago, he started driving again. However, when you go there, I'm afraid only his brothers and sisters are at home." The master knows his family situation well.

Gu Qinghuan calculated the time and decided that he should have the splint removed from his injury.

Once the arrow is shot, it cannot be retrieved. As long as there is someone at home, that's enough. She is going there today to deliver a New Year gift.

"Okay, Master, please take us over there." After saying that, she said to Master Zhong Luoxi who was riding a bicycle next to her, "Master, please follow us."

"Okay!"

"What do you want to do with He Qiang?" The master was quite curious. After all, Gu Qinghuan lived in a Western-style building and was related to the guys in the big courtyard in the old city.

"Chinese New Year is coming soon, I will send some New Year gifts to his family."

The master had already seen a pile of gifts in the car, and they looked like they must be good things. He was envious and thought that He Qiang must have been so lucky to suddenly meet a noble person.

Soon, the car passed through the old city and came to a large compound. The people here were all low-class people who had a hard time making a living.

The master pedaled the bike skillfully around the alley, and Gu Qinghuan's heart was pounding when he saw it, and he finally landed.

"Yes, if you go in through this door, the third house on the side is He Qiang's."

The masters helped to move the things down, Gu Qinghuan gave them the fare, and the two masters went out to pick up other customers.

Gu Qinghuan and Zhong Luoqi walked into the large courtyard carrying a bunch of things.

Several children were playing snowballs in the yard. They were stunned when they saw two women in bright and beautiful clothes come in.

She approached quietly to say something, and a young girl came over without her noticing, bumped into her with her back to her, and happened to bump into Gu Qinghuan.

Miss 께 was startled and almost cried.

"Sorry, I did it on purpose."

Gu Qinghuan put down what he was holding, took out a handful of fruit candies from his pocket and handed them to her, motioning for her to take them.

"It's okay, my friend, do you know where He Qiang lives?"

Seeing that she really gave her candy, Miss Xiao wiped the tears from her eyes and took it carefully: "Are you looking for Brother He Qiang? He is out and is at home. However, Sister He Lin and the others are at home. Let me show you the way!"

The girl burst into laughter, happily put the candy in her pocket, and ran in front to lead the way.

The other kids were jealous.

That's a whole handful of fruit candies.

Gu Qinghuan and Zhong Luoqing hurriedly followed, and Miss Xiao shouted from a distance: "Sister He Lin, there are guests at your house."

A half-grown girl came out of a door and said softly, "Xiao Yingzi? What's the matter?"

"Sister He Lin, I've brought your guest here." Miss Xiao said and ran away.

Only Gu Qinghuan and He Lin were left staring at each other.

"Who are you?" He Lin had never thought that there would be such a guest at home. The words "the splendor of the flowers" in the book became concrete at that moment.

It was clearly a shabby yard, but because of the presence of these two people, it instantly became the same.

Even the nasty snow on the ground turned into a beautiful scene.

"My name is Gu Qinghuan, and this is my cousin Zhong Luoqing. We are both friends of your brother." Gu Qinghuan introduced himself.

He Lin reacted immediately. She had heard this name from her brother more than once. She was a noble in the He family. The family had become much better off financially these days, and they all relied on this noble to support them.

"It turns out that distinguished guests have arrived. Please come in!" He Lin opened the door and quickly invited them in.

"My brother went out to work early in the morning and is not at home now. Is there anything I can help you two with?" He Lin asked gently.

At this time, a boy limped out from the room with extremely coordinated limbs: "Sister, who is it?"

"Xiao Han, there are guests coming. Go and pour two cups of water from the stove. Don't forget to add some brown sugar from my cabinet." He Lin instructed as she made room for the guests to sit.

Xiao Han looked at Gu Qinghuan and the other two, then left obediently.

"Don't bother, we'll just talk for a few minutes and then leave." Gu Qinghuan said quickly.

"Yes, yes, please take a seat, sisters. It's a rare opportunity for you to come here. I've heard from my brother a long time ago that you are our family's great benefactors. It's just that our family is a little frustrated and we have neglected you." He Lin said embarrassedly.

This house is indeed very small. There is a bed in the living room, and there are also tables, benches, cabinets, etc., all squeezed into the small space, making it very crowded for people to move around.

Fortunately, it is clean.

Gu Qinghuan and Zhong Luoqing looked at each other and had to sit down.

Gu Qinghuan saw that the child named Xiaohan looked like he had polio, so after he left, he asked softly, "What's wrong with this child's leg?"

He Lin was able to face people's questions calmly. She said with a hint of regret: "I had a fever when I was young, and this happened after the fever subsided."

Gu Qinghuan knew in his heart that this should be poliomyelitis, also known as poliomyelitis.

Poliomyelitis usually occurs in infants and causes slow nerve paralysis, so it is also called "infantile paralysis."

Sixty years ago, sugar pills to prevent polio had not yet been developed, and many children were still suffering from the disease. People were more accustomed to blaming the disease on fate and gods, and took the children's condition seriously, which eventually led to delays in treatment.

Upon hearing this, Zhong Luoqing hurried to help Xiaohan, as she was worried that he would burn himself.

"Where are your parents? Did they go to work?" Gu Qinghuan asked curiously.

He Lin looked up at her and saw that she seemed to really know the truth. She lowered her head and said in a low voice, "There are no adults in our family. There was a famine that year and we had nothing to eat. In order to keep the four of us alive, my parents starved themselves to death.

From then on, my eldest brother took care of us. Xiaohan also got sick that year, and our family was too poor to afford his treatment. "

Gu Qinghuan felt his face flushed for a moment, and he was at a loss as to what to say.

She really didn't expect that He Qiang's family would be in such a situation.

No wonder he is so ruthless and desperate to make money.

He was just an adult, but he became the head of the family early and took on the responsibility of taking care of his three younger siblings.

Before that, he injured his hand while trying to save Youran. Didn't that mean his family was doomed?

At that time, she just gave some symbolic compensation for the missed work, without considering the actual situation.

Gu Qinghuan suddenly felt a little upset and blamed himself for being negligent.

"I'm sorry, I..." I know your family is like this, if I had known earlier...

If I had known earlier, I could have done something for them, except just giving them more money and food.

She herself has a lot of messy lawsuits, so why should she care about other people?

"It's okay, sister, we are used to it.

"My eldest brother is making more and more money, my second brother and I are also doing well in our studies, and although Xiaohan has a leg problem, it does not affect his normal life, and we will get better and better." He Lin comforted her instead.

There was light in her eyes, as if she was full of hope for life.

Gu Qinghuan was relieved after hearing this, yes, there are very few people who come out with a golden spoon in hand, most people grow up by enduring like this, as long as you enjoy yourself, suffering will not be able to crush you.

I didn't expect that He Qiang was quite responsible as the eldest brother. Even though the family was in such a difficult situation, he still insisted on supporting his two younger siblings to go to school.

Self-reliance and restlessness will make you poor wherever you go.

"You have a brother? What grade are you in?"

As the two were talking, Xiao Han and Zhong Luoxi came in with two bowls of water.

"I'm sorry, big sister, we don't have any cups at home..." Xiaohan explained embarrassedly.

Gu Qinghuan took the bowl from him and took a sip: "Sweet! Thank you, how old are you?"

Xiaohan then revealed a shy smile: "I am ten years old."

He looks older, but he's already ten years old. It must be due to polio and poor nutrition.

After drinking the water, Gu Qinghuan put the things he brought on the table and said, "He Lin, we are going back to Northeast China to celebrate the New Year soon. This is a New Year gift for you in advance. Please tell your brother."

Gu Qinghuan felt that what he gave was a little too little, and he should have taken more.