Siheyuan: No One Can Be Left Behind

"It's nothing. Dongfang said that the drought will be alleviated this year, and the food shortage situation will improve by the end of the year!" Father Ran said excitedly. They can understand the difficulties of material shortages better than others.

At this time, Ran's mother also came out with porridge. When she heard what Ran's father said, she immediately said unhappily: "How dare you say that? If it weren't for you, would our family be living like this?"

When Ran's mother mentioned this again, Ran's father was immediately unhappy, "What's wrong with me? Can I refuse to give food to my relatives from my hometown who came to borrow some food? Just watch them starve?"

"Humph! If Dongfang hadn't sent us some food, we would be starving now. You're still borrowing from them. Do you think they'll pay you back? I heard that during the New Year, the village got a pig and every family got more than two taels of meat. Did anyone send you some?"

Ran's father immediately calmed down after hearing what Ran's mother said. It was indeed true. When you are hungry, food is more important than meat. Their family saved their food rations and lent them to them, but when they got good things, none of them thought about their own family.

Li Dongfang agreed with what he said. Human hearts are the most vulnerable to test, so he comforted her, "Auntie, don't worry about the food. Just see the person clearly. We should try our best to avoid such people in the future."

When Ran's mother heard this, she became even angrier and complained, "It would be great if this old man could do what you said. He even borrowed food from others, saying that they were in trouble and that they would help as much as they could. When our family is in trouble, they will also help us. If you hadn't brought food here today, we wouldn't even have porridge to drink today."

Li Dongfang was speechless after hearing this, and said to Ran's father: "Uncle, you are going too far. Sometimes people's greed is insatiable, and your kindness will be taken advantage of. Why don't you give it a try? If we can really help each other, then there will be no problem. I can provide as much food as you need. If you just want to take advantage of us, then we should try to stay away from them."

"This..." Father Ran didn't know how to respond.

Ran Qiuye also said: "I think Li Dongfang is right. I should let my dad see what kind of people they are!"

"Yes, Dongfang, give us some ideas and see what we should do." Ran's mother also asked.

Li Dongfang hesitated for a moment and said, "How about this? You can go back to the village and find the people who came to borrow grain. Tell them that your family is in trouble and needs money to save their lives. See what they say."

After hearing this, Ran's mother clapped her hands and said, "Yes, let's do it this way. I want to see how many of them are sincere in what they say. Old man, you will come back with me tomorrow."

"I...I won't go!" Ran's father may have felt that this was a bit embarrassing, so he immediately refused.

"Not going? It's okay if you don't want to go. From today on, you are not allowed to lend even a grain of rice to others!" Ran's mother pointed at Ran's father with her hands on her hips.

"I...I'm embarrassed to speak and I don't know how to say it." Father Ran said reluctantly.

"You don't have to say anything, I'll say it, you just need to follow me." Ran's mother refused to give in.

Ran Qiuye expressed her support for her mother and said, "What my mother said makes sense. I support it. It's not that we don't want to help them, we just don't want to help ungrateful people."

"It's settled then. I'll take your father to the countryside soon and may not be back at night. Qiuye, I'm worried about you being alone at home at night. Why don't you stay at Dongfang's house for one night? His place is big anyway." Ran's mother made the decision right away and was a little proud of her idea. Maybe when she comes back tomorrow, the matter between Li Dongfang and her daughter will be settled. It would be killing two birds with one stone. Such a good son-in-law cannot be let go easily.

"Mom...how can I live in his house!" Ran Qiuye's face suddenly turned red. As a grown woman, how could she stay overnight at another man's house? It was hard to explain.

"What's the big deal? I'm not asking you two to sleep together. It's settled!" Ran's mother said she had made the decision and would not allow Ran Qiuye to refute.

Li Dongfang definitely agreed with Ran's mother's decision, but if he continued, Ran Qiuye would probably be embarrassed to death, so he quickly changed the subject and said, "Auntie, if we meet relatives who are willing to help, we can't be stingy. You take this little money and give them a token of your gratitude when the time comes."

Li Dongfang took out a stack of banknotes, which amounted to dozens of yuan, and stuffed it directly into Ran's mother's hands.

Ran's mother hesitated for a moment before accepting it directly and said, "Then I won't be polite with you. Just consider it as an advance payment for the betrothal gift."

Li Dongfang suddenly wanted to slap his forehead. The topic had already been changed, but his mother-in-law was still able to force the topic back.

The time at lunch was limited, so after Li Dongfang and Ran Qiuye finished their meal, Li Dongfang sent her to work. They agreed that after work, Ran Qiuye would go directly to the courtyard, and Li Dongfang would leave.

In order to prevent a Shura scene, Li Dongfang went to the steel rolling mill specifically to make sure that Yu Li would not go to the courtyard tonight. Only then did Li Dongfang feel relieved.

Just as I was about to go home, I was stopped by Wang Fang when I passed by the office building.

"Li Dongfang! Where are you going?"

Li Dongfang stuck his head out of the car and said, "What can I do? I'm going home to catch up on some sleep."

Seeing that Wang Fang looked unhappy, Li Dongfang waited for her to come closer, then said, "Why don't you come with me?"

Wang Fang looked around in panic and found Wang Hui sticking her head out of the window. She quickly whispered, "Don't talk nonsense. Hui Hui is watching upstairs."

Hearing this, Li Dongfang looked up, waved to Wang Hui and said hello, and whispered, "Why, is it more exciting to do it secretly behind her back?"

Wang Fang blushed and said, "Don't talk nonsense. It would be bad if Huihui heard it."

"What's the big deal? Sooner or later, you will all be mine!" After saying that, without waiting for Wang Fang to speak, he quickly retracted his head and asked Lin Shu to drive away.

Wang Fang was shocked by his blunt words. When she came to her senses, she saw Li Dongfang had retreated into the car and was driving out of the factory. She stomped her feet in anger.

However, she had a secret expectation in her heart. Although a woman in her thirties was still a young girl, she still had needs. She hadn't seen Li Dongfang for some time recently, and she often dreamed about him. However, the details of the dream were too embarrassing and she must not let outsiders know.

I went to see You Fengxia first and asked about her situation. I felt relieved to see that she was fine.

I wanted to do it secretly with Shuyi, but it was hard to find an opportunity in broad daylight, so I had to return home disappointed.