The Courtyard House: He Yuzhu, Who Defied Fate

Looking at the proficiency level, He Yuzhu knew that if he kept practicing, he could reach level five with this skill today.

After all, my proficiency with what I've mastered is increasing rapidly.

Seeing that He Yuzhu was engrossed in reading, Chen Xueru did not disturb him, but instead whispered to Xu Huizhen.

He Yuzhu didn't seem to care about this; instead, he quietly looked at his book.

Soon it got dark, and the tavern started to get crowded.

At this moment, someone entered the room and shouted:

"Boss lady, two jin of liquor, and a plate of peanuts, please!"

Upon hearing the voice, He Yuzhu looked over and saw that it was Fan Jinyou. Only then did Xu Huizhen realize why Fan Jinyou always got drunk after get off work.

Because life on the streets was tough, but Xu Huizhen believed that Fan Jinyou's situation was self-inflicted and he deserved it!

Chapter 181: The Jealous People in the Courtyard

However, Xu Huizhen still took two jin of liquor and a plate of peanuts.

Fan Jinyou also saw Chen Xueru and He Yuzhu, but he knew that he was no match for them at the moment, and they didn't take him seriously at all.

Fan Jinyou didn't say anything, poured himself a drink and started drinking. Looking at Fan Jinyou's expression, He Yuzhu knew that Fan Jinyou had been hurt.

If I can't solve this, my life is ruined.

But what does this have to do with me? He's after my woman; not killing him is already giving the country face.

He Yuzhu ignored Fan Jinyou and quietly read his book.

Xu Huizhen whispered to Chen Xueru:

"If you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known what was wrong with Fan Jinyou! I only find out now!"

He comes here to drink every day—always completely drunk!

Chen Xueru didn't give a reply. In Chen Xueru's eyes, Fan Jinyou had only himself to blame.

It had nothing to do with me. I saw people gradually arriving, and it was getting late.

Chen Xueru said to Xu Huizhen:

"Huizhen, it's getting late, we'll be going now. We'll come to see you again when we have the chance!"

Xu Huizhen nodded, and He Yuzhu and Chen Xueru rode away on their bicycles.

At this moment, Xu Huizhen looked at Cai Quanwu and whispered;

"Nothing at all. You mean Chen Xueru and Zhu..."

Cai Quanwu said in a low voice:

"Why should we care about them? We'll just live our lives!"

Cai Quanwu had already realized that the relationship between the two was not simple, but he did not inquire about it out of curiosity.

After all, people mentioned Yang Xiaodi, He Yuzhu's wife, last time, but now it seems she has a relationship with Chen Xueru.

Cai Quanwu didn't ask any further questions. Regardless of the relationship, this matter had nothing to do with him.

It was precisely because of this kind of personality that Cai Quanwu managed to protect Xu Huizhen and her family during the reform and opening up period, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Of course, that's a story for later. After He Yuzhu and Xu Huizhen returned home, He Yuzhu started cooking, while Xu Huizhen went to pick up the children.

After picking up the two children and bringing them home, Yang Xiaodi also returned. After dinner, He Yuzhu talked about what had happened that day.

Yang Xiaodi asked curiously:

"What do you think would happen if the courtyard houses found out about this?"

No one knew that He Yuzhu said:

"Do whatever you want, what can they do to us?"

After hearing He Yuzhu's words, everyone thought about it and agreed.

Just then, Qin Huairu dragged her tired body home, feeling increasingly uneasy.

Seeing that Qin Huairu had returned and lay down without saying a word, Jia Zhangshi asked Qin Huairu:

"Qin Huairu, what's wrong? Did someone bully you? Tell me, or I'll dig up their entire family history and prove it, and I'll consider myself a fool!"

Although Jia Zhangshi often tormented Qin Huairu at home, she still valued Qin Huairu very much.

After all, this family is now relying on Qin Huairu.

Qin Huairu sat up, shook her head, and then said:

"He Daqing's wife went to work at the steel rolling mill!"

Upon hearing Qin Huairu's words, Jia Zhangshi was extremely surprised:

"What? He Daqing arranged for his wife to work in the kitchen? Didn't he say he couldn't do it?"

Qin Huairu said:

"I inquired and found out it wasn't He Daqing, it was He Yuzhu, and he wasn't from the kitchen, he was a full-time employee in the personnel department."

Although he's not a manager, he works in an office!

Madam Jia said with great dissatisfaction:

"What? That country girl can sit in an office?"

Qin Huairu remained silent and did not speak.

Looking at Qin Huairu, Madam Jia knew why Qin Huairu was like this, because her son and Qin Huairu had a very good relationship.

Otherwise, Jia Zhangshi wouldn't have been threatening Qin Huairu with her portrait so often.

Because Jia Zhangshi knew that Qin Huairu would compromise with her for Jia Dongxu's sake.

As for the current situation, Jia Zhangshi also knows that if the He family had arranged for Qin Huairu to work back then...

If both parents work in the family, the ration of commercial grain will be higher, and Jia Dongxu won't be so concerned about food.

She died in the steel rolling mill; Qin Huairu was clearly resentful of the He family!

However, Madam Jia knew that what good would resentment do, since none of the He family members were in this compound now.

Jia Zhangshi sighed and said:

"Alright, go feed the locust flowers, dinner's almost ready!"

Qin Huairu fed the locust flowers, feeling exhausted, and then went out to eat.

Everyone outside had finished preparing the food. Looking at the dishes on the table, Yan Jiecheng sat down next to Yu Li and couldn't help but complain:

"There was still some dry soil last year, but now there's none left!"

Yan Bugui, as the purchasing agent, never expected that the first person to betray him would be his own son.

Yan Bugui said:

"If you want something dry, go buy it. The purchasing for the compound is in your hands. You can eat whatever you buy."

It was only then that Yan Jiecheng realized that all these things had been bought by his father, Yan Bugui.

Yan Jiecheng said with a forced smile:

"I was just saying a few words, I know you've worked hard!"

Seeing what the father and son were saying, the others who wanted to complain kept quiet. If they did, Yan Bugui would hand over the purchasing to them, and they wouldn't even be able to afford a proper meal.

They had offended someone, so everyone had no choice but to eat this unpalatable meal.

It's not that people aren't willing to spend money, or that people don't have a quota; it's just that these things are available, but they can't be bought on the market.

No matter where it is, as long as there is food, it will definitely be snapped up.

No one thinks life is too expensive; life is never too precious, no matter how much you have.

Looking at everyone's expressions, Yi Zhonghai sighed and said:

"Alright, let's just make do. As long as we don't starve, it's fine. Don't you know what's going on outside?"

Too many people are starving to death!

Xu Damao nodded:

"Yes, when I go out to show movies, I see corpses of people who have starved to death on both sides of the road every day."

However, they were all dealt with later, but people were still starving to death every day!

Liu Haizhong said:

"Don't even mention the countryside, many people are starving to death in the city too!"

Xu Damao said:

"If He Daqing were in our courtyard, that would be great. Even if he just brought back a little bit of grain, it would be fine."

That's enough for us to eat. Even though the steel mill doesn't have grain, it's still enough for a few people to eat!

Upon hearing Xu Damao's words, Liu Haizhong said: