Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

An old man criticized Aunt Liu, which angered many people.

You yelled at Sha Zhu, "What do you mean by talking about Aunt Liu?"

Besides, neither Ren Jianguo nor Yingzi provoked you.

To put it mildly, you spoke too quickly; to put it more seriously, you've damaged someone's reputation.

If you turn around, the founding of the nation will definitely make things difficult for you.

There are quite a few people in this courtyard now, waiting to see a good show!

"I know, I've heard about it," Qin Huai replied calmly.

Yi Zhonghai picked up the flour sack and said, "I'd like to ask you to tidy up Zhuzi's house so that his daughter won't laugh at him when she comes over."

In the past, Qin Huairu would have accepted the bag of flour with a smile and agreed without hesitation.

Then, just in time for the arrival of the people, show your face inside Sha Zhu's house.

If we don't eat well after this meal, then all the food will end up being ours.

Now, Qin Huai didn't even glance at the bag of flour: "You should take it back!"

“It’s not appropriate for a widow like me to clean up in a man’s house. Sir, if you have nothing else to do, I’ll go back inside.”

Without waiting for Yi Zhonghai to speak, she lifted the curtain and went into the room.

Yi Zhonghai stood at the door, carrying a sack of flour, looking completely bewildered.

This script...it's not right!

This shouldn't be happening. Why wouldn't Qin Huairu accept it? How could she refuse?

Twenty pounds of cornmeal, and you still think it's not enough?

Even now, Yi Zhonghai still doesn't understand the situation.

They were even less willing to believe that Qin Huairu had truly changed his nature.

Like most people, I felt that this person could only get worse and could never get better.

This guy!

We should still have some kindness in our hearts and less scheming.

Only then can you truly understand yourself and live a fulfilling life.

Yi Zhonghai returned with a head full of questions, while Yang Jianguo and Yingzi entered the courtyard chatting and laughing.

As we walked in, we saw Xu Damao coming out of the doorway.

"Oh, you've bought things again?" Xu Damao said sarcastically, looking at what the two of them were carrying.

Since announcing his upcoming wedding, Yang Jianguo has been buying a lot of things for his home.

Every few days, they would bring several items home.

The brand-new cast iron furnace had just been heated through when the radio was brought back.

What are you showing off?

"Just some odds and ends," Yang Jianguo replied casually, not even lifting his eyelids as he walked past.

Once the two entered the central courtyard, Xu Damao spat out, "What a character! He'll get what's coming to him sooner or later."

I cursed a couple of times and felt relieved.

Xu Damao squatted down outside the courtyard gate and stood guard like that.

What?

What else can we do but stake out the place?

Today, Yang Jianguo took Sha Zhu to find Aunt Liu.

Sha Zhu received a letter in the afternoon, and seemed quite satisfied.

This made Xu Damao very envious, and he kept scheming in his mind how to get some benefits out of it.

Initially, he intended to intercept the deal.

He embellished Sha Zhu's shameful deeds and told them to a girl, then started dating her himself.

But then I thought, no, Aunt Liu will be with us.

Speaking ill of Sha Zhu to his face is like slapping him in the face, isn't it?

Moreover, they probably forgot what Aunt Liu did for a living.

That's a real expert from the neighborhood committee; if I say something out of line, I might get dragged in for a reprimand.

If that causes problems for the factory workers, who can we complain to?

I thought about it again.

Aunt Liu can introduce a good one to Sha Zhu.

He was even better off than Sha Zhu, working as a projectionist at the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill.

If you tell her, she'll definitely try to find you someone better.

At that time, she'll outshine Sha Zhu's wife.

Hey, how great would that be?

Xu Damao would be even happier if he could outshine Yang Jianguo's wife, Li Ying.

It's settled then, we'll snatch Aunt Liu away...

Pshaw...

They blocked Aunt Liu's way and asked her to act as a matchmaker for them.

Find a woman who is even better than Li Ying and Sha Zhu's partner.

Those two will be green with envy then!

Chapter 109 Ran Qiuye's Visit: Isn't This a Test for Cadres?

Aunt Liu led Ran Qiuye into the alley.

He chatted and joked with her as they walked, and casually complimented Sha Zhu a couple of times.

"He's tall, he must be this tall."

"He's strong and good-looking."

"Being a cook is a lucrative profession, and the pay is quite good. If it weren't for that, the auntie wouldn't have introduced you to it."

"Anyway, once you've met them, it's up to you to decide whether it works out or not."

As she approached the door, Aunt Liu saw a person squatting outside.

Xu Damao also spotted Aunt Liu and ran over with a smile.

Those eyes, however, were fixed on Ran Qiuye, who was standing next to him.

Is Ran Qiuye pretty?

At that time, it was beautiful.

She hasn't suffered much, and her skin is delicate.

She was dressed well, and her temperament was impeccable.

Just by standing there, you can tell she's different from the women on the street.

In the past, she would have been considered a well-educated and virtuous young lady from a respectable family.

Can it be the same?

Xu Damao's eyes widened, but his mouth didn't stop: "Aunt Liu, you've come. Are you tired? Why don't you come inside and rest for a while?"

As soon as Aunt Liu saw him, she knew exactly what was going on.

He's taken a liking to the girl he brought along, but he's not angry at all.

My daughter is beautiful and well-educated; she's quite different from ordinary girls.

On the way here, he wasn't the only one who stared wide-eyed.

However, he no longer had the chance.

She brought the person herself to meet He Yuzhu for a blind date; how could she let someone else steal her away?

"I'm not drinking anymore, I have things to do!" Aunt Liu replied, then called Ran Qiuye and headed inside.

Xu Damao quickly stopped him, smiling ingratiatingly, "Auntie, Aunt Liu, I want to talk to you about something."

"What's wrong? I made an appointment with someone." Aunt Liu was a little unhappy at this moment.

You've already made yourself so clear, yet you still insist on stopping me, and your eyes are still glancing at other people's daughters.

What do you mean? Are you trying to be a pervert?

Xu Damao was clever and knew how to read between the lines.

As soon as he heard something was wrong, he realized that he had become someone's enemy.

He quickly put his pair of thieving eyes back. "I won't bother you any longer. I just wanted to ask you to act as a matchmaker. That's all."

Seeing that he no longer looked at Ran Qiuye, Aunt Liu's expression softened a bit: "Whether it works or not, I need to understand the situation first."

"People are waiting! Okay, I'll find you after I'm done here. Which room are you staying in?"

"I'll be waiting for you in the backyard. When you're done, just call out to Xu Damao, and I'll know and come out to meet you."

Aunt Liu nodded and said, "Alright then, girl, let's go!"

Ran Qiuye, who hadn't said a word the whole time, followed her into the courtyard, still aware of the gazes behind her.

That gaze was fixed on the back of himself.

"Rogue," Ran Qiuye muttered under her breath.

Aunt Liu didn't hear clearly and looked up curiously: "What's wrong?"

Ran Qiuye shook her head and said, "Auntie, I don't think that Xu Damao is a good person."

Aunt Liu turned around and glanced at Xu Damao, who grinned and waved to her, seemingly oblivious to anything amiss.

However, Aunt Liu still took it to heart.

His gaze just now wasn't very pleasant.

I'll have to ask again later; it would be best to ask Jianguo and Yingzi, as they are reliable.

After bringing Ran Qiuye into the courtyard, Aunt Liu did not go to Sha Zhu's house first.

Instead, she called out to Yang Jianguo's family, whose door was open, "Jianguo, Yingzi, are you home?"

"Oh, I'm home!" Yingzi came out of the house.

"Auntie, Jianguo is cleaning inside. You brought him here."

Yingzi looked at Ran Qiuye and took the initiative to greet her: "Hello, my name is Li Ying, I was also introduced by Aunt Liu."

Ran Qiuye stepped forward and extended her hand, saying, "Ran Qiuye."

After shaking hands, Ran Qiuye smiled and said, "I heard from Aunt Liu that your marriage is her biggest selling point."

Inside the house, Sha Zhu, who had been sitting still for a while after hearing the commotion, opened the door.

Upon seeing the unfamiliar figure from behind, Sha Zhu felt at ease.

With the person present, at least the matter has begun.

No need to worry about whether they'll come or not; just don't waste all the good food you made.

"Aunt Liu, you've arrived!" Sha Zhu called out as he came out of the house, and Ran Qiuye, hearing the noise, turned around.

Ran Qiuye was not satisfied with Sha Zhu at first glance.

In her heart, she still harbored romantic fantasies about love.

Female literary youths always have a touch of pretentiousness that's out of touch with reality.