Siheyuan: Starting from the driver

Chapter 679 Preparations for a Stillbirth
Jia Zhangshi fled home in a panic, feeling extremely angry.

"You damned Xu Damao, why are you meddling in my business?! I curse you to have sons without an anus, to be unable to have sons! I'll make sure your Xu family's ancestral graves are so dusty you won't even be able to find your grave!"

"You're showing off! You might as well get hit by a car and die! You son of a bitch, you really think you're some big shot, you really think you're something special!"

"Pooh!"

Jia Zhangshi cursed and swore at Xu Damao.

Qin Huairu watched from the side, not wanting to say anything. She was just looking for trouble and deserved to be taught a lesson.

Yi Zhonghai was also furious: "This Xu Damao is outrageous. He doesn't respect me, his old man, at all. These young people nowadays have no respect for the elderly at all."

"Things have changed, the atmosphere has changed. Where have the days of friendly neighborliness in our courtyard gone?"

Yi Zhonghai couldn't help but shake his head.

Looking at Yi Zhonghai, Jia Zhangshi was even more furious: "Old Yi, I haven't even said anything to you yet! What kind of old man are you? You told Xu Damao to talk to you like that, and you didn't even say anything back!"

“You’re a grown man, always so arrogant, but you never lift a finger. How dare you sit here? Get out of here!”

Yi Zhonghai's face darkened. When they needed him, they begged and pleaded with him, but now that they didn't need him anymore, they said this about him.

"Okay, you're really something!"

Without saying another word, Yi Zhonghai turned and left!
As I stepped over the threshold, my cotton shoes suddenly got stuck in the door crack, which was a little embarrassing.

Madam Jia chuckled softly, "Those without heirs are all clumsy."
Fortunately, Yi Zhonghai didn't hear it.

Madam Jia continued cursing, "Hmph, he's like a good-for-nothing. He can't even handle a dead old woman, yet he dares to try and take advantage of me. Dream on!"

"You're a childless widow, I'll definitely take all your money when you get old!"

Qin Huairu had no choice but to step forward: "Mom, how can you talk to Uncle like that? If we offend Uncle, how can I continue working at the factory?"

Qin Huairu was worried that Yi Zhonghai would sabotage her as she was about to start work in a couple of days.

Jia Zhangshi waved her hand dismissively: "He wouldn't dare! You don't know Yi Zhonghai, Banggeng is his god-grandson. He wouldn't dare to really break ties with our family, otherwise I wouldn't let Banggeng recognize him as his godfather."

“He’s an extinct family member, so he wouldn’t dare to do anything reckless. As long as there’s a member of our family, he’ll have to keep an eye on us.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Huairu nodded, taking Bang Geng even more seriously, and decided to educate Bang Geng properly in the future.

But I still want to issue a couple of warnings.

"Mom, that's enough. Don't let things get too tense. Otherwise, you might fall out with Uncle and he won't accept the joke anymore. That would be the end of you."

"Don't regret it later. Don't blame me for not telling you. Think this over carefully."

Hearing Qin Huairu's warning, Jia Zhangshi felt a little scared. She was really afraid that Yi Zhonghai would abandon the Jia family.

If Yi Zhonghai hadn't been backing her up, she would have been beaten to death by everyone. The last time the women in the courtyard beat her up was a living example.

Despite being afraid, he remained stubborn.

"Don't worry! Yi Zhonghai is counting on our Banggeng to support him in his old age. With Sha Zhu's stupidity, how could he support him in his old age?"

"He can't even support his own sister. He'd be lucky if he didn't starve to death. How could he possibly support Yi Zhonghai?"

"Besides, Sha Zhu has been married for over a year now, and he still hasn't gotten pregnant. He probably won't be able to have a son either; they'll all die without a son!"

Hearing Jia Zhangshi's outrageous words, Qin Huairu really wanted to do as she said, but things are unpredictable and who knows what will happen in the future.

"Whatever you want, do whatever you want. You'll offend that old man to death sooner or later. At that point, not only will Old Qian's house be gone, but our own house might not even be safe."

Upon hearing this, Jia Zhangshi was so frightened that her heart trembled.

While dealing with others was troublesome, dealing with the Jia family was a piece of cake, and he immediately dared not utter any more arrogant words.

She was still muttering something to herself, but Qin Huairu was too lazy to say more.

As long as Jia Zhangshi doesn't offend Yi Zhonghai unnecessarily, a few curses won't do much harm.

the other side.

After returning home, Yi Zhonghai became increasingly angry.

I tried to help out of kindness but got yelled at and cursed, leaving me feeling like I was being treated badly by everyone.

Especially Jia Zhangshi's ugly face. She clearly forced him to do it, but in the end she blamed him for being incompetent. It made him furious.

"No, I can't let Jia Zhangshi keep nagging me. I have to think of something. That silly Zhu is really something. It's been more than a year and there's still no sign of him."

Thinking of this, Yi Zhonghai became anxious: "If it really doesn't work, why don't we replace Jin Huainu? Qin Huairu got pregnant not long after she married into the family, and it's been more than a year now."

Yi Zhonghai couldn't understand why Jin Huainu, who bore a resemblance to Qin Huairu, could only think about it but not feel any signs of pregnancy.

I didn't care before, I could wait patiently, but now it seems I can't wait any longer.

"Go talk to Sha Zhu."

Whenever I think of what Sha Zhu said, "Grandpa, I'll take care of you in your old age."

Coupled with Sha Zhu's sincere expression, Yi Zhonghai's heart was filled with hope, and he would be moved to tears every time he thought of it.

This is far better than the Jia family's greedy behavior of eating meat without spitting out the bones.

Thinking of this, amidst the puzzled look of the older woman, Yi Zhonghai picked up the wine bottle and went to find Sha Zhu.

"Pillar."

"Uncle, what brings you here? Hey, you even brought wine! I'm really craving it. Come on in, my wife will go get some snacks to go with the wine, and I'll have a drink with you."

Jin Huainu nodded and turned to go to the kitchen.

They look so happy, much better off than the Jia family.

"Zhu Zi, it's been a while since we've had a drink together. Let's have a drink while we have the holiday."

"Okay, okay." Sha Zhu hurriedly went to get the cup and peanuts.

When pouring wine, Yi Zhonghai deliberately lets the liquid overflow the rim of the glass, a practice that shows sincerity by filling it to the brim.

While Jin Huainu was cooking, Yi Zhonghai casually remarked, "Zhu Zi, how's your job, Xiao Jin? Still up to par?"

Sha Zhu didn't quite understand what he meant, but he still replied, "It's great! My wife is wonderful, and my life is much better than before."

"With my wife around, the house is clean every day, and I can come home to a hot meal without having to cook. The rain and my wife get along really well too."

Sha Zhu tirelessly talked about the benefits of having Jin Huainu, his face beaming with an unstoppable smile.

A sister-in-law that even He Yushui likes, and more importantly, who looks like Qin Huairu, what could Sha Zhu not like?

"Oh, that's good, that's good."

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai had no choice but to abandon his plan to divorce his wife.

Then she added, "You two have been together for a year now, how come there's no sign of pregnancy? Zhu Zi, the old lady is getting old and is hoping that you two will have a child so she can see it."

"Xiao Jin has tried many folk remedies, but there's still no improvement. Have either of you been to the hospital? Whose health is the problem?"

"I've seen it, I've seen it." Sha Zhu waved his hand dismissively and said, "The doctor said we're both in good health, there's nothing wrong with us."

"As for having a child, the doctor said it's up to fate, we can't force it. We're still young, we can take it slow and get pregnant eventually, there's no rush."

Sha Zhu told the truth that he was still young and not in a hurry to have children.

"Don't rush. You're not young anymore, almost thirty. Look at Dongxu, he has three kids, and you still don't have one."

"What about Xu Damao? He doesn't have any either."

“He’s different; he’s an outsider.” Yi Zhonghai replied anxiously, “You two need to hurry, you know?”

"Okay, okay," Sha Zhu waved his hand. At this moment, Jin Huainu brought over the food. She had originally intended to sit down and chat, but because of the child, she felt too ashamed to sit down.

"Zhu Zi, you eat, I'm going to find rainwater."

"Ah."

With Jin Huainu gone, Yi Zhonghai was finally able to speak frankly: "Shazhu, tell me, have you ever thought about having children?"

Sha Zhu said helplessly, "Uncle, I'm not lying to you. I do want a child, but my wife can't get pregnant."

"Besides, there's a food shortage right now, so even if you get pregnant, it might not be a good thing. We can't even afford to raise the child."

"Pah, pah, pah, it's okay for others to say this, but you can't say it. You're the cook, and a cook doesn't steal grains, so you know that better than I do."

"Anything that leaks out of the kitchen can feed a child. Tell me the truth, what's it like with Xiao Jin?"

Sha Zhu thought Yi Zhonghai was going to send Jin Huainu away, and immediately panicked: "Uncle, my wife and I are fine, don't worry. As for the child, I'll try my best."

In the past, Yi Zhonghai would stop talking at this point, but not this time.

"Zhu Zi, give Uncle a definite answer this time: this year! Will he be able to get pregnant this year? You may not be in a hurry, but your old lady is."

"Don't worry, I'll definitely get pregnant this year."

As Sha Zhu patted his chest to assure them, a piece of white plaster suddenly fell from the roof beam, but fortunately, neither of them saw it.

Sha Zhu also wanted to have a child as soon as possible, but he couldn't get pregnant no matter what he did, and there was nothing he could do.

"Alright! It's a deal then. You have to get pregnant this year no matter what," Yi Zhonghai said seriously.

He originally wanted to say that if she couldn't get pregnant, he would replace Jin Huainu, but considering her appearance, he decided it was best not to say anything harsh. He would find a way to replace Jin Huainu with the old lady later.

With him and the old lady stepping in, and reasoning with him, Sha Zhu probably won't hold a grudge against him.

"Eat vegetables, eat vegetables."

After Yi Zhonghai left, Jin Huainu came out of He Yushui's room to clean up the dishes.

While tidying up, he asked, "Zhu Zi, what did that old man say to you?"

Sha Zhu, completely unsuspecting, said, "They didn't say much, just about having a child. I promised Uncle that I would get pregnant this year no matter what."

“We’ve been together for over a year now, it’s time we had a child.”

Normally, this wouldn't cause any problem, but the fact that Yi Zhonghai came made Jin Huainu worry.

"What if we don't get pregnant this year?"

"That's impossible. With my physique, as long as I want to, how could I not get pregnant? Don't you think so, honey?"

Sha Zhu leaned affectionately against Jin Huainu's back, his head resting gently on her shoulder, his hands wrapping around her from behind and gently holding her hands as she worked.

Sha Zhu, feeling hot from the alcohol, said, "Wife, don't bother washing up, shall we go to bed?"

"Okay~ Wait until I finish washing the dishes, you go first."

"Okay, I'll wait for you." Sha Zhu immediately went to bed and waited for Jin Huainu.

Jin Huainu, however, was lost in thought.

With her sixth sense, although she didn't hear what Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu were talking about, she could vaguely sense that it was something that was not good for her.

Jin Huainu touched her belly, feeling helpless. Why was her belly so uncooperative?

"I'm perfectly healthy, so why can't I get pregnant?"

After washing up, Jin Huainu went to bed with her.

Let's make a baby together with Sha Zhu.
The next day.

The last day of Labor Day.

Yi Zhonghai woke up groggily and saw Qin Huairu washing Kuihua's clothes.

"Xiao Qin, time to do the laundry."

"Yes, Kuihua peed again this morning."

Yi Zhonghai nodded: "By the way, you have to go to work tomorrow. Get your things ready today, and go straight to the factory tomorrow."

"Okay, by the way, what do we need to prepare?"

"Nothing much, just a work permit, a food ration book, food coupons, and a few cents, that's all. Oh, and don't forget the lunchbox."

Qin Huairu nodded: "Understood, Uncle. I'll go prepare in a bit."

Yi Zhonghai nodded without saying anything.

Qin Huairu finished washing and drying the clothes, then turned and went into the house to find Jia Zhangshi.

"mom!"

"What is it!" Jia Zhangshi was still angry. She hadn't slept well all night because of the anger she felt towards the Qian family yesterday, and the more she thought about it, the angrier she became.

Qin Huairu was too lazy to indulge her: "I'm going to work tomorrow, remember to have 300 yuan ready."

"What 300 yuan? When did that happen?" Jia Zhangshi still tried to deny it.

But Qin Huairu wasn't buying it at all: "We just agreed on this a few days ago, and you've already forgotten? Or should I call Uncle over?"

"Otherwise, I'll go find Uncle San and discuss changing jobs. As long as I get the money, I'll have to change jobs."

Now, Madam Jia could no longer fool them, so she could only speak politely.

“I remember, I know about it, but I just hadn’t thought of it. Don’t worry, I’ll give you the money tomorrow.”

"Hmph!" Qin Huairu snorted smugly and went inside to check on Kuihua.

Seeing that Banggeng was still fast asleep, she slapped his butt in exasperation: "Aren't you getting up? The sun's already high in the sky! Have you finished your homework yet?"

"All you do is play all day long. You never even touch your homework. If you don't do your homework, the teacher will beat you, and I won't care."

Bang Geng was sleeping soundly when Qin Huairu disturbed him, which annoyed him greatly: "Ugh, don't bother me!"

"You little brat, how dare you talk to your mother like that? You're asking for a beating! Get up and do your homework!"

After saying that, Qin Huairu forcibly pulled and dragged Banggeng out of bed.

"Leave me alone!" Banggeng shouted.

Qin Huairu wasn't going to tolerate this, so she grabbed a rolling pin and started hitting him through the blanket.

"what!!"

"Mom, I was wrong, I was wrong, I'll get up right now!"

Bang Geng screamed as he got out of bed, and Jia Zhangshi watched from the side, not daring to interfere.

Fearing that she might push Qin Huairu too far, she immediately went to Yan Bugui to bring up the matter of changing jobs.

"Hmph! Let you be so smug." Madam Jia gritted her teeth in hatred, but had no choice but to swallow her anger.

Seeing that no one in her family dared to oppose her, Qin Huairu was smug.

I couldn't help but fantasize about what it would be like to receive 300 yuan.

With a large sum of money in hand and a job at a steel mill earning 27.5 a month, as long as he doesn't spend money recklessly, his savings will only increase.

(End of this chapter)