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Chapter 1379 Can’t bear to leave easily

"MCA, look at you, you just hang out all day without doing anything!" Zhao Aimin couldn't help but scolded.

Ma Hua raised his head, looked at Zhao Aimin, and showed a helpless smile. "Aimin, are you here to teach me a lesson again?" He said with a smile, "I didn't do anything wrong, didn't I just enjoy life?"

Zhao Aimin sighed, "You have to have a certain level to enjoy life. It's really irritating that you have nothing to do all day long."

Ma Hua sighed softly, "Maybe you are right, I have also thought about doing something, but I always felt that there was nothing worth doing."

Zhao Aimin frowned, "Then can't you find something to do for yourself? For example, learn a craft or help others."

Ma Hua smiled bitterly and shook his head, "I don't have as much ability as you, so why should I learn a craft? To help others, there must be someone who needs help."

Zhao Aimin looked at Ma Hua and felt sympathy in his heart, "Maybe you really need some guidance and help. How about I teach you some cooking skills? You can help me do simple things in the restaurant."

After listening to Zhao Aimin's words, Ma Hua's eyes flashed with excitement. "Really? That's great! I've always wanted to learn some cooking skills."

So, from that day on, Zhao Aimin began to teach Ma Hua cooking skills. They set up a simple stove in the yard, and Zhao Aimin patiently taught Ma Hua how to cut vegetables, season them, and cook various delicacies.

"Remember, cooking is an art that requires patience and skills." Zhao Aimin said to Ma Hua seriously, "As long as you study hard, you will definitely become an excellent chef."

Ma Hua listened with great interest. He worked hard to learn every step and asked Zhao Aimin some questions from time to time. He discovered that cooking is not as difficult as he thought. As long as you work hard, you can always make delicious dishes.

As time went by, Ma Hua's cooking skills gradually improved, and he began to help with simple tasks in the restaurant. He works diligently on every task and tries his best to do his best. Gradually, he was no longer idle, but full of energy and energy.

On a sunny afternoon, the sunlight in the yard shines through the treetops and casts mottled shadows on the ground. Ma Hua was still sitting on the stone bench in the yard, looking blankly into the distance, seemingly lost in thought.

Zhao Aimin came over and felt a little unbearable when he saw Ma Hua's appearance. He knew that although Ma Hua had a laid-back personality, he was also a person with his own worries and confusions.

"Ma Hua, what are you thinking about?" Zhao Aimin walked to him and asked softly.

Ma Hua raised his head and smiled slightly, "It's nothing, I'm just a little annoyed."

Zhao Aimin sat on another stone bench next to him, "Let's talk, maybe I can help you."

Ma Hua sighed, "Actually, something happened recently that made me feel very uncomfortable."

"What's going on?" Zhao Aimin asked with concern.

Ma Hua scratched his hair and said with a distressed look on his face: "An old house near my home has been targeted by some people recently. They plan to demolish the house and build some commercial buildings."

Zhao Aimin frowned, "Isn't this too much? That is an old house near your home. It would be a pity to demolish it."

Ma Hua nodded, "Yeah, I think it's a pity too. Although that house is a little dilapidated, it carries many memories of our alley."

Zhao Aimin looked around, and he could understand Ma Hua's feelings. Every old house in this alley has stories and memories of the residents. If it is demolished, part of the history and culture will be lost.

"No, even you can't stand it." Ma Hua said with emotion.

Zhao Aimin sighed, "Maybe we can do something to try to preserve that old house."

Ma Hua looked at Zhao Aimin in confusion, "What do you think we should do? We are not rich and powerful people, what can we do?"

Zhao Aimin thought for a while, "Maybe we can launch a protest and mobilize more people to join in and jointly protect this old alley."

A glimmer of hope flashed in Ma Hua's eyes, "This is a good idea, I am willing to join you."

Zhao Aimin and MCA decided to jointly launch a protest, and they began to publicize everywhere, calling on more residents to join their actions. They designed slogans and produced leaflets, spreading the voice of protest to every corner.

Soon, more and more residents joined their actions and took to the streets together, chanting slogans and expressing their dissatisfaction and protest against the demolition plan. They used their actions to show the outside world their love and determined attitude towards this old alley.

The protest attracted media attention, and news reports covered the protest, making more people aware of the issue. All sectors of society have also expressed support and concern, calling on relevant departments to reconsider the demolition plan.

With the joint efforts of everyone, certain results were finally achieved. Relevant departments began to re-evaluate the demolition plan, listened to the opinions and suggestions of residents, re-planned the development plan, retained the old house, repaired and renovated it, and turned it into a cultural heritage protection zone.

Zhao Aimin and Ma Hua were sitting in the courtyard. The old trees in the courtyard were swaying in the breeze, casting mottled shadows. Zhao Aimin held a piece of paper and said to Ma Hua with a solemn expression: "Ma Hua, let me tell you again, I think this opportunity is rare, and you should really consider it."

Ma Hua smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Aimin, I understand your good intentions, but I really can't bear to part with this courtyard. This is the only legacy my father left to me, and it is also the place where I have lived for most of my life."

Zhao Aimin nodded understandingly, "I know how you feel, but you also know that our current situation is not very optimistic. Your business is not as good as before. If you can get so much money, you may be able to start over. to a better life.”

Ma Hua was silent for a while, then raised his head and looked into the distance, "Maybe you are right, but I still find it difficult to let go of this place."

Zhao Aimin sighed softly. He knew that it was not easy to convince MCA. He continued: "Director Yang has paid out 30 yuan, which is a large amount, enough for us to start over."

Ma Hua fell into deep thought. He closed his eyes and recalled everything that happened in this courtyard. He remembered his father's joy when he brought him here, the scene of their family playing in the yard, and the dreams and hopes of his youth.

"Aimin, maybe you don't know, this courtyard is more than just a house to me." Ma Hua said slowly, "This place carries too many memories and emotions for me, and I really can't bear to leave easily."