The Courtyard House: He Yuzhu, Who Defied Fate

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"If you hadn't taught him this way, would he have turned out like this? Let me tell you, if you hadn't brought Bang Geng back..."

You can prepare your own food and drink at home. I'm not bringing it back for you because you are Dongxu's mother.

But Bang Geng is my lifeline. Since you've corrupted him, you're responsible for getting him back.

Otherwise, you'll have to figure out how to eat on your own; I can't support you!

Upon hearing Qin Huairu's words, Jia Zhangshi pouted and was about to wail and make a scene:

Qin Huairu said coldly:

“If you keep howling and making a scene, then go back to your hometown. I won’t tolerate you.”

I'm not afraid of you now. I'm a level 5 fitter, although I can't learn the higher levels.

But my current monthly salary is 61.7 yuan, plus subsidies, it's 66.7 yuan a month.

I'm much taller than your son was back then, and I never imagined I'd become an eighth-grade worker.

I'd be content with being a level 5 worker; that's enough to support my family, and I don't have to depend on others anymore.

But everything Banggeng does is something you taught him. Whenever I say something, Banggeng says I chased him away.

I couldn't bear to hit him, and that's how he ended up like this.

"Hmph, if you hadn't said that when you were at home watching over them, would the Koreans have turned out like this?"

Jia Zhangshi was also a master at shifting blame, saying directly:

“You don’t need to say that. You’re his mother. It’s partly your fault that he’s become like this. If I’m not here and you think he’s wrong, you can just beat him up.”

He'll change after a few scoldings. I feel sorry for my grandson. I'm old and immature, talking nonsense.

You're so naive? You don't even know that's wrong?

It's your fault for not educating her properly!

Upon hearing Jia Zhangshi's words, Qin Huairu snorted coldly and said:

"Since that's the case, then you should just live your own life. Don't you have retirement money?"

Then you can take care of yourself in your old age, don't come looking for me!

Hearing Qin Huairu's words, Jia Zhangshi realized that she was capable and had returned to enjoy a comfortable life, not to squander her savings for her funeral.

"I'm not old yet, why would I need to support myself in old age? That pension is for when I'm old!"

Qin Huairu asked calmly:

"You still know you're not old? If you're not old, why don't you go work and earn money? You just stay at home, eating and waiting to die."

If you want to live here, go earn your own money!

Upon hearing Qin Huairu's words, Jia Zhangshi angrily said:

"Fine, Qin Huairu, my son is dead, and this is how you torment his mother?"

"If I had known it would turn out like this, I should have had my son divorce you!"

Qin Huairu said coldly:

"You don't need to mention Dongxu. If Dongxu hadn't been so good to me back then, would I be here now?"

I would have dumped you and remarried long ago. If it weren't for Dongxu's sake, do you think I would have been so accommodating to you?

"Keep dreaming! You should be grateful to Dongxu. If it weren't for Dongxu, would I be indulging you like this?"

Upon hearing Qin Huairu's words, Madam Jia was speechless!

Madam Jia knew that Qin Huairu was right. Qin Huairu said:

"Now I've been promoted to a permanent position, and I'm even a level 5 worker."

Even if I quit, I can find work elsewhere. I'm not going to abandon you guys.

I can live a good life too.

Hmph, you can't afford to mess with me now. Anyway, I've already offended Yi Zhonghai, so I'm not afraid to offend you anymore.

If you continue to cause trouble for me, then go back home. I'm not putting up with this anymore.

Forget about making a scene; even if you stop, go out and work to support yourself.

Otherwise, you can give it a try!

Madam Jia hadn't expected Qin Huairu to be so assertive after her return.

You should know that when I was in the countryside, I heard Xu Damao talking about the compound, and I rushed back in a hurry.

But I never expected it to turn out like this.

Madam Jia looked at Qin Huairu and asked her:

"So you're just going to watch Bang Geng stay inside like that?"

Qin Huairu said:

"What else can we do? I've tried contacting them, but the police said it's no use no matter who tries. That's just how it is!"

Upon hearing Qin Huairu's words, Jia Zhangshi immediately began to wail and cry out:

"Oh dear—, my poor little rascal, my dear grandson, why is your life so miserable—"

Those outside heard Jia Zhangshi's wailing and realized it was the same old story, so they started watching the spectacle.

Upon hearing Jia Zhangshi's words, Qin Huairu angrily rebuked:

"Shut up, or get out!"

Gah!

Those outside also heard Qin Huairu's words and were surprised that she would say such a thing.

It seems Qin Huairu has really stood up for herself, daring to say such things.

You must know this is Jia Zhangshi, her mother-in-law.

Everyone was waiting for Jia Zhangshi's counterattack, as she was a very selfish person.

How could I possibly go against Qin Huairu?

The reason he dared to bully Qin Huairu before was because Qin Huairu was still an intern, and if he made a scene, Qin Huairu would lose her job.

But now Qin Huairu has been promoted to a regular position, and not only that, she has become a fifth-grade worker.

Let alone myself, even Yi Zhonghai couldn't handle it.

Madam Jia dared not speak further, looking timidly at Qin Huairu. Qin Huairu stood up and then said:

"If you want to eat, get out there and cook, or you'll have to figure out your own dinner!"

Upon hearing Qin Huairu's words, Madam Jia looked at Qin Huairu in disbelief.

I never expected Qin Huairu to treat me like this, considering these were the very words I had said to her before.

Now Qin Huairu is saying this to me.

Madam Jia looked at Qin Huairu in disbelief:

"What did you say?"

Qin Huairu said coldly:

"Don't want to go? Fine, I don't care. If you don't want to do it, I'll do it myself, and I'll save money on food!"

Upon hearing Qin Huairu's words, Jia Zhangshi quickly said:

"I'm going, I'm going!"

After saying that, she went to cook. Only after seeing Jia Zhangshi start cooking did Qin Huairu's expression soften a little.

I've been feeling exhausted these past few days. I had to go and ask about Bang Geng's situation, but I never expected that Bang Geng would be detained in a juvenile detention center for a month.

No one said it worked, and now Jia Zhangshi is back too.

Qin Huairu felt a little better watching Jia Zhangshi busy with chores.

You should know that in the past, it was Qin Huairu who was bullied like this by Jia Zhangshi.

Qin Huairu felt incredibly pleased to be directing Jia Zhangshi now.

Those outside also witnessed Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi's conversation, and Jia Zhangshi indeed went to cook.

Everyone was stunned, because everyone wanted to see the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law fight.

However, they didn't actually fight; Jia Zhangshi actually backed down.

Yi Zhonghai said helplessly:

"Why is this Jia Zhangshi back?"

An older woman shook her head:

"I don't know, but keep an eye on her, this Jia Zhangshi is no good!"

Yi Zhonghai's cold explanation: