Siheyuan: A Very Happy Era

Chapter 572 Is Yu Jiaxue Sick?
Not long after, Li Guoqiang left Xu Damao's house with a smile on his face, intending to go to Xiangmizhai to have a proper talk with Qin Jingru and ask her to continue living with Qin Huairu for the time being.

On the surface, that jar of medicinal wine was meant to help Xu Damao get promoted, but in reality, it was a trap set for him.

If Xu Damao can hold back, that would be fine; it would just be him, as the master, supporting his apprentice.

But if Xu Damao couldn't resist, then he would have to hold onto him tightly for the rest of his life.

In addition, this was also his way of building up connections for the future reform and opening up.

He ran into Jia Zhangshi as soon as he arrived at the Intermediate People's Court.

"Hey! Qiangzi, you're back from the countryside?"

"Yes! I came back to take care of some things. Aunt Jia, have you eaten?"

Li Guoqiang looked at Jia Zhangshi's chubby round face, nodded, and greeted her with a soft smile.

"I've eaten, I've eaten!"

Jia Zhangshi nodded, then her eyes darted around, and she chuckled as she asked, "Hey, Qiangzi! We're all family here, so could you think of a way to help my Banggeng find a job so he can come back to the city?"

Upon hearing this, Li Guoqiang shook his head without hesitation and refused.

"This won't work. You have no idea how tight job opportunities are in the city right now. Let alone me, even my uncle and cousins ​​have a hard time getting someone a job."

"you"

Upon hearing this, Jia Zhangshi was about to speak out when Li Guoqiang's face darkened, and he preemptively warned her:

"Besides, don't forget how Bang Geng and Xu Damao framed our family back then. I'm already being lenient by not pursuing his responsibility. Don't push your luck."

Otherwise, you can forget about getting those three yuan every month from now on.

"No way! I was just asking casually. If you don't want to, then forget it."

When Jia Zhangshi saw that Li Guoqiang was planning to cut off her monthly pension of three yuan, she didn't care about getting angry with Li Guoqiang anymore and immediately took the initiative to soften her tone.

"Humph!"

Li Guoqiang snorted lightly, then ignored Jia Zhangshi and turned to go back to his own home.

As Jia Zhangshi watched Li Guoqiang's retreating figure, her face alternated between pale and flushed, clearly angered by Li Guoqiang's tough attitude.

However, the situation is beyond her control now. No matter how angry she is, she doesn't dare to provoke Li Guoqiang, for fear that he will stop giving her three yuan a month for her pension.

You see, with those three yuan, she had the confidence to support herself.

To put it bluntly, these three dollars are worth half a Korean hamburger.

In fact, if her children are unfilial in the future, she will have to rely on these three yuan to survive!

As she thought about it, she couldn't help but feel a little regretful, regretting that she hadn't asked Li Guoqiang for a few more yuan in pension money.

If Li Guoqiang could give her ten yuan a month, no, just five yuan a month, then she could go out and have a treat from time to time.

At that time, with Qin Huairu taking care of me at home and money to spend, just thinking about that life makes me happy.

However, what she didn't know was that it was fortunate she had agreed to pay 3 yuan per month.

Otherwise, if she asked for even one more dollar, Li Guoqiang wouldn't have bothered with her.

Because he didn't want to feed Jia Zhangshi's appetite too much, and end up raising a thankless wretch.

Soon, taking advantage of the fact that no one was home, he replenished the family with a lot of cured meat and dried delicacies from land and sea, so that Li Dawei, Yao Meilan and others could enjoy their cravings.

Then, seeing that it was still early, he simply got a big basket, filled it with some good tea, wine and other interesting things, and rode his bicycle to Yu Jiaxue's house.

When we arrived, we found the door was closed.

"Bang, bang, bang!"

"Who?"

Soon, a girl of about sixteen or seventeen ran over and opened the courtyard gate. She then stared at Li Guoqiang with wide eyes, her gaze sparkling.

He's so handsome!

"Hello, I'm Li Guoqiang. You must be Chen Xueqing!"

Li Guoqiang looked at the young girl in front of him who looked seven or eight parts similar to Yu Jiaxue, smiled slightly, and then greeted her softly.

"You...you're Li Guoqiang? My distant cousin?"

Upon hearing the name Li Guoqiang, Chen Xueqing paused slightly, then asked with some surprise.

"That's right, based on age, you should call me cousin!"

Li Guoqiang nodded, then chuckled and replied.

“That’s great! I’ve heard my parents mention you before, but I’ve never actually seen you. I’m so glad to finally get to see you now.”

Chen Xueqing stared at Li Guoqiang with shining eyes, a hint of excitement on her face, just like a little fangirl.

Seeing this, Li Guoqiang couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

Even if he is handsome and can make Chen Xueqing look good, there is no need to get so excited, right?

Then, before he could ask, Chen Xueqing gave him the answer on her own.

"Do you know what? I've been working in the countryside in Changping since last year. The best thing I did was write a news article for the Sijiu City Daily."

You also went to the countryside, but in just over two years, you opened a famous restaurant called Xiangmizhai in our city, leading so many farmers out of poverty and into prosperity.

This is absolutely amazing!

After she finished speaking, her gaze towards Li Guoqiang revealed an uncontrollable admiration, as if she were about to rush up and hug him.

"Ah!"

Upon hearing this reason, Li Guoqiang chuckled inwardly, then waved his hand modestly and said:

"You flatter me. Actually, I just happened to come up with this idea, and then I just happened to get the support of the production brigade leaders. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to achieve such results so easily."

"You can't say that!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xueqing immediately retorted, "If it were as simple as you say, why is it that you alone have achieved such outstanding results in Beijing, or even the whole country?"

"Alright, then I'll shamelessly accept your compliment!"

Seeing how serious Chen Xueqing was, Li Guoqiang didn't argue with her and simply nodded in agreement.

"That's right!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xueqing first praised him with a satisfied expression, then suddenly seemed to remember something and hurriedly asked:
"By the way, are you here to see my dad? He's not home right now, why don't you come inside and wait a bit?"

"Oh, I see! And what about your mom?"

Li Guoqiang raised an eyebrow, then asked in a low voice.

“My mom is home! But she’s a bit sick and doesn’t seem to have any energy. She’s been lying in bed all day. I took leave to come back specifically to see her!” Chen Xueqing’s expression darkened, and she answered with some concern.

"sick?"

Li Guoqiang was slightly taken aback, then asked with some doubt, "What illness does she have? Why doesn't she go to the hospital to get it checked out?"

"I don't know! I'm not very clear about the specifics either. Every time I try to persuade her to go to the hospital, she tells me it's no use."

Chen Xueqing shook her head, her lips slightly pouting, a hint of grievance showing on her face.

"Okay, may I go in and take a look at her?"

Upon hearing Chen Xueqing's account, Li Guoqiang seemed to have guessed something, and then asked softly.

"It's convenient! How could it be inconvenient! Come in quickly!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xueqing immediately nodded and then gestured for Li Guoqiang to proceed.

Seeing this, Li Guoqiang didn't stand on ceremony with her and immediately turned around and lifted the bicycle up.

Instantly, the muscles on his arms showed off smooth lines.

Gudong~
Chen Xueqing, standing to the side, saw this scene, her eyes widened slightly, and then she unconsciously swallowed.

Surprisingly, despite his somewhat thin appearance, he has such firm muscles!

Soon, Li Guoqiang parked his bicycle in the corner of the yard, then took the large basket tied to the back seat and said to Chen Xueqing:

"Xueqing, some of these things are for your dad. I'll move them inside and put them away first. Remember to tell him later."

"Okay, I'll talk to my dad when he gets home tonight."

Chen Xueqing glanced at the large basket, a hint of curiosity in her eyes, but she didn't ask any further questions. She simply nodded and agreed.

Immediately afterward, before Li Guoqiang could urge her, she stepped forward, pushed open the door, and led Li Guoqiang into the room.

"Mom, Mom, come quick, look who's here!"

"Who?"

At this moment, Yu Jiaxue, who was lying in the inner room, heard Chen Xueqing's voice and replied weakly.

"Nobody, it's just my cousin Li Guoqiang that you guys always tell me about!"

As Chen Xueqing walked into the inner room, she answered.

"Who are you talking about? Li Guoqiang? Really?"

Upon hearing Li Guoqiang's name, Yu Jiaxue froze for a moment, then quickly sat up in bed, her captivating eyes fixed on Chen Xueqing.

"Yes! It's my cousin Li Guoqiang! If you don't believe me, I'll call him in so you can see!"

Seeing Yu Jiaxue's strong reaction, Chen Xueqing felt a little strange, then nodded and replied.

After saying that, she was about to turn around and call Li Guoqiang in when she suddenly saw Yu Jiaxue throw off the blanket and run out barefoot without even changing her clothes.

This scene left her completely dumbfounded.

"Hadron!"

Soon, Yu Jiaxue ran to the outer room, looking excitedly at the figure at the door who had made her lose her appetite and sleep.

If it weren't for the last vestige of reason remaining in her mind, she probably would have already lost control and wanted to throw herself into Li Guoqiang's arms.

"Auntie!"

Li Guoqiang looked at Yu Jiaxue's disheveled and haggard appearance, his eyes narrowed slightly, and then he called out softly.

Immediately afterward, before Yu Jiaxue could say anything, Chen Xueqing ran out from the inner room, and while draping a coat over Yu Jiaxue's shoulders, she complained with some confusion:

"Mom, why are you in such a hurry? Qiangzi isn't going to suddenly run away. What if you catch a cold?"

Hearing this, Yu Jiaxue took a slow, deep breath, trying to control her excited emotions, and then softly instructed Chen Xueqing:

"Qing'er, Mom is a little hungry. Go to a restaurant outside now and buy Mom something to eat."

"So, what would you like to eat?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xueqing didn't doubt it much. After pausing for a moment, she asked directly.

"Anything is fine! Just go!"

At this moment, Yu Jiaxue just wanted to get rid of Chen Xueqing as soon as possible, and then settle accounts with Li Guoqiang and make him pay back the debts he owed her.

"Oh!"

Seeing that Yu Jiaxue was in such a hurry, Chen Xueqing didn't dare to waste any time. She simply nodded in agreement and hurriedly turned and ran out.

Then, before the door could be completely closed, Yu Jiaxue could no longer control her anxious emotions and threw herself into Li Guoqiang's arms.

"You little rascal, how could you bear to stay away from me for so long? Do you know how much I've suffered waiting for you! Waaah~"

As he spoke, tears welled up in his eyes and soon soaked Li Guoqiang's clothes.

Seeing Yu Jiaxue like this, Li Guoqiang couldn't help but find it a little funny. He chuckled and said, half comforting and half teasing:

"Alright, look at you, you're such a grown-up, yet you still act like a little girl, bursting into tears at the drop of a hat."

If you really can't wait, then why don't you divorce my uncle and come with me in a few days?

Upon hearing this, Yu Jiaxue immediately raised her head and glared at Li Guoqiang with a hint of anger.

This time, unlike three months ago when she rejected Li Guoqiang without hesitation, she responded with silence, clearly indicating that she was wavering.

However, after a moment of silence, she finally shook her head and politely declined, saying, "Never mind, I'm already this old, and I have two children to take care of. I really can't leave."

If you have any conscience at all, come back and visit me more often!

"Row!"

Upon hearing this, Li Guoqiang immediately replied softly, "I will try to make more time to come back and see you in the future!"

"Ok!"

Yu Jiaxue nodded slightly in response, then looked up and gazed at Li Guoqiang's handsome face with a touch of fascination.

This face, which had appeared in her dreams countless times, was finally able to appear before her.

Looking at Yu Jiaxue's extremely haggard face, Li Guoqiang sighed inwardly. Without wasting any time, he immediately began to help Yu Jiaxue with her beauty treatment.

Soon, Yu Jiaxue was completely absorbed in the spa, until Li Guoqiang reminded her that Chen Xueqing had returned. She then suddenly opened her eyes, a hint of panic in them.

"Don't rush! You tidy up inside first, I'll go out and stop her!"

Seeing this, Li Guoqiang couldn't help but find it a little funny. He then said a comforting word in a soft voice before getting up and striding out.

(End of this chapter)