Siheyuan: Started in 1950, third-level cook

"Qin Huairu, what's wrong with you as a mother? You're not even going to do anything about Banggeng crying like this?"

Annoyed by Bang Geng's wailing, Jia Dongxu yelled at Qin Huairu in a huff.

Having regained control of the finances, he stood up again—no, he stood tall again.

Qin Huairu was unable to earn money for her family, and her status plummeted once again. However, Qin Huairu was more resourceful than Jia Dongxu had imagined. She had already planned to make do for two years, and once the money from the Jia family selling the workstations was gone, she would take Banggeng back to Qin Family Village. With her looks, it wouldn't be impossible for her to marry the butcher again.

At that time, not only will someone support her, but someone will also raise her children, only their status won't be as respectable.

"How can you manage him? You know what kind of person Bang Geng is. He'll keep making a fuss if you don't give him what he wants."

Qin Huairu said helplessly, "Although Banggeng is young, he has a very big temper. If he can't get what he wants, he will make a fuss for a long time until he gets tired and takes a nap to calm down."

If it were Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong, or even Yan Bugui who were craving the sticks, she could swallow her pride and ask for some, but not Chen Jun.

No matter who you are, whether you are a resident of the courtyard or the manager, it doesn't matter at all in front of Chen Jun. He doesn't give you face if he says he doesn't. Back when Yi Zhonghai was still a big shot, he was often rebuffed by Chen Jun. How could Qin Huairu compare to Liu Haizhong?

You'll be lucky if you get kicked out; you might even get a scolding.

"Then go and ask him for some!"

Jia Dongxu was also incredibly tempted by the aroma of the bear paw, but he was too embarrassed to say so. He took the opportunity of the sticky rice cake to let Qin Huairu try it.

What if Qin Huairu arrives?

Wouldn't I be able to taste this delicious food myself?

"Dongxu, this fragrance is coming from Chen Jun's house. Don't you know what kind of temper he has?" Qin Huairu pouted, looking aggrieved.

She was a former employee of the cafeteria and had a natural fear of Chen Jun, the cafeteria director.

Although Jia Dongxu was, he had Li Huaide backing him up at the time, so he wasn't too afraid of Chen Jun.

Putting aside his position as the canteen director, Chen Jun is not someone to be trifled with in the compound.

Although Chen Jun's methods were not as troublesome as Xu Damao's, they always struck at the heart of the Jia family's problems and did not give them a chance to apologize.

There was nothing they could do; Chen Jun wasn't short of money, and the paltry sum he lost was beneath his notice.

Although Xu Damao wanted both, he always kept it within the Jia family's means, so there was no reason for him to be afraid.

“So what? Just say that our Banggeng was crying so hard that we had no choice but to come. Chen Jun is the head of the cafeteria, after all. Do you think he'll stoop to a child’s level?” Jia Dongxu felt he had found a suitable excuse: “If all else fails, you can take Banggeng with you.”

"Chen Jun won't..." Qin Huairu wanted to say a few more words, but was impatiently interrupted by Jia Dongxu.

"Just go when I tell you to, stop talking nonsense! Do you think my word doesn't count anymore?"

To be honest, Jia Dongxu's attitude completely changed depending on whether he controlled the family finances or not. Before Qin Huairu was in charge, she only arranged two meals a day for Jia Dongxu, and he only dared to grumble behind her back.

Now that Jia Dongxu has regained control of the finances, he is much more assertive, and his words carry an unquestionable tone.

The powerful aura made Qin Huairu swallow the words she was about to say.

Just go!

Anyway, if they don't get any food, the whole Jia family will lose face.

Qin Huairu was going all out. She had no resources left and didn't care about losing face. On the contrary, the more pitiful she acted, the more sympathy she would gain from the residents of the courtyard.

This will be helpful for her future plans.

Thinking of this, Qin Huairu smoothed her hair, bent down, and hugged the still-crying Banggeng in her arms.

"I'll go try it."

After saying that, she opened the door and prepared to go out, but as soon as she stepped out of the threshold, Qin Huairu suddenly turned back: "Dongxu, come with me."

“You are disabled now, and our Banggeng is a child. If you two go begging together, Chen Jun will give us some food out of consideration for his reputation.”

beg??

Jia Dongxu was furious!

"Qin Huairu, watch your mouth! How could I, Jia Dongxu, possibly beg for food!"

"Also, you and Banggeng aren't going to beg for food. You're going to ask for some to eat and appease our Banggeng, understand? You're asking for food, not begging!"

Jia Dongxu, whose legs were crippled, was exceptionally sensitive, so much so that he couldn't even bear to hear the words "beggar."

What kind of person begs for food?

A beggar!

How could Jia Dongxu, once the most promising young man in the courtyard, beg for food!

"Okay, I won't beg for food, I'll beg for something to eat."

Whether Qin Huairu was deliberately trying to disgust Jia Dongxu or not, she emphasized the words "beggar" before taking the stick to the backyard.

At this moment, the Chen family's gate was wide open, and they could see the group sitting around the table, waiting for Chen Jun to finish his work so they could have dinner together.

Um? ?

Xu Damao and Hou Guifang?

Qin Huairu was taken aback at first, then breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Presumably, Xu Damao was also attracted by the aroma. Since we can accept Xu Damao and his wife coming to freeload a meal, we shouldn't refuse to give Bang Geng some food.

So Qin Huairu quickly walked over.

When she arrived at the door, Qin Huairu raised her hand to knock.

But the little stick in my arms spoke first, shouting, "It smells good, eat it, I want to eat it! Ah! I want to eat it!"

As she spoke, she struggled to jump down from Qin Huairu's arms.

Ok?

Upon hearing this, Xu Damao was the first to stand up.

He was all too familiar with that commotion; it was none other than the shouting of that little brat from the Jia family.

This little brat hasn't even finished speaking properly yet, and he's already learned to come to their house and steal their food.

When he saw that Qin Huairu had also arrived, Xu Damao snorted coldly.

"What are you doing, Qin Huairu?"

"Did you smell the aroma and want some food? Hey, are you out of instant noodles at home?" Xu Damao truly lived up to his reputation as a scoundrel in the courtyard, unafraid of being called immoral for his words.

They really did it, bringing up the very things that are most sensitive to!

Upon hearing this, Qin Huairu's cheeks twitched involuntarily.

But she suppressed her discomfort and asked Lin Yao through Xu Damao, "Lin Yao, is your brother home? I need to talk to him about something."

She came to ask Chen Jun for help, not Xu Damao, so she simply ignored Xu Damao.

Lin Yao scratched her head, thought for a moment, and then called out to the kitchen, "Brother, Qin Huairu wants to see you."

"We can talk about it after I'm done with my work."

Chen Jun in the kitchen responded almost instantly, his stir-frying motion completely unaffected.

Even a fool could guess that Qin Huairu was up to no good.

After all, the two families don't get along well, so why would they tell you if there's good news?