He Daqing, do you know how I've lived these past years?

After watching his mother close the door, Dongxu hurriedly took Huairu's hand and walked towards the bed.

"Dongxu, catch your breath first."

Jia Dongxu shook his flushed head, grabbed Huai Ru's wrists with one hand, and slammed her onto the bed.

Qin Huairu, seeing that Yi Zhonghai's eyes were also red, closed her own eyes.

"Dongxu, be gentle."

Upon hearing this, Jia Dongxu immediately transformed into a Teletubby.

"Maka Maka"

While Jia Dongxu wasn't paying attention, Qin Huairu pulled a bulging small sheep intestine from her back and forcefully scratched it against the white cloth with her fingernails.

A moment later, the blood inside soaked the white cloth red, and then the sheep intestines were thrown under the bed.

Outside the house, Jia Zhangshi stretched out her hands and gave Liu Guangqi and Xu Damao a large bib each. The two men covered their faces and fled in panic.

Madam Jia, shaking her head, plopped down in the corner. A cool breeze blew in, and she closed her eyes and fell fast asleep.

Just then, a man slowly walked over. Hearing the sounds from inside the house, he was also filled with rage. As he glanced around casually, he spotted Jia Zhangshi in the corner. He went over and shook her a few times, but there was no response. He then lifted her eyelids...

"Good heavens, who's so despicable as to use drugs?"

"Never mind, I'm already in a bad mood. My wife heard she's going to stay at the Lou family home to take care of General Le's child. The Qing brothers have all had their say, so I have to try it out too."

After saying that, he dragged Jia Zhangshi behind the rain-soaked house.

A moment later, He Yuzhu slowly walked to the window.

"To look or not to look?"

"To look or not to look?"

Even after clearly hearing the sounds coming from inside, I lost all interest.

He simply opened the window and stuck his head inside.

"Damn it, Brother Dongxu is bullying Huairu!"

"Huai Ru is crying so hard, why is she still saying that Dongxu hit her?"

"But she's so fair-skinned."

He Yuzhu felt like he was about to explode, and unconsciously climbed inside.

Half an hour later, Jia Dongxu started snoring loudly, while Qin Huairu's shouts had also fallen silent.

He Yuzhu slowly walked over and found that both of them were asleep. Then he pushed Jia Dongxu, who was on top, away.

Looking at Qin Huairu's appearance and that expanse of white, his mind went blank, and he hurriedly imitated Jia Dongxu's actions from before.

The Angry Birds have started attacking the pig's head too.

And so, Qin Huairu experienced a night of wandering in the clouds, just like in her dream.

……

At the door of Old Yi's house next door, Yi Zhonghai stared at the Jia family with bloodshot eyes.

The sound spurred him back into the house, and he punched Cuilan, who was bruised, swollen, and unconscious with blood streaming from her mouth.

"You egg-laying hen, trying to ride on the good fortune? I'm already wearing a hat!"

……

The next morning, He Yuzhu, leaning against the wall, cautiously opened the door to peek outside. Finding no one there, he quickly closed the door and ran out.

He hadn't run more than a few steps when he collapsed to the ground, his vision blurred as he stared at his own front door, and then he fainted.

"What bad luck! Who was out last night? It's all that vixen's fault!"

Madam Jia Zhang emerged from behind the rain-soaked house, cursing and swearing.

Looking at He Yuzhu lying on the ground, he also spat out a mouthful of saliva:

"Serves you right. If Shan Chu had told your father to live with me, you wouldn't be like this. It's good that you starved to death."

"What happened? I slept outside all night, why is my body in so much pain at three o'clock? Did I get so cold?"

Lost in thought, Jia Zhangshi pushed open the door and went inside.

A moment later, a gasp of surprise rang out.

"How is this possible? She's clearly not a virgin, how could this happen?"

Madam Jia picked up the white cloth, examined it carefully, and then smelled it.

Unable to decide after much deliberation, he sighed, went to the kitchen, and started cooking breakfast.

Half an hour later, He Yuzhu, exhausted, clutched his back and got up from the ground. He glanced back at the Jia family's house and then headed home.

After struggling to heat up the radishes and cornbread that had been diverted last night, I lay down on the ground and fell asleep.

Qin Huairu was also startled awake by Jia Zhangshi's exclamation, and hurriedly pulled up the covers in embarrassment.

But as soon as I raised my hand, I felt pain all over my body.

Looking down, oh dear, I've encountered someone even more perverted than Yi Zhonghai.

My whole body was covered in teeth marks and bruises; every movement of my leg caused excruciating pain.

Jia Dongxu was also awakened by Huairu's cries of pain.

Seeing his wife's condition, he was filled with regret. Drinking had led to this mess; he had been abusing her.

He gently kissed her forehead, then got out of bed and got dressed.

"Ptooey, it stinks! It smells like a dog's mouth that hasn't been brushed in years."

As soon as Yi Zhonghai saw Jia Dongxu come out of his house, he hurriedly stepped forward from the side and said:

"Dongxu, congratulations! Here are some eggs for you and Huairu to eat well. You have your exam in a few days, so you need to study hard!"

Jia Dongxu, also moved, accepted the eggs and said:

"Thank you, teacher. I will definitely pass the test."

Yi Zhonghai nodded and slowly walked back to his room, sporting dark circles under his eyes.

Several days passed slowly.

These past few days, Yi Zhonghai has been waiting for Jia Dongxu at the Intermediate People's Court early in the morning. After work, he doesn't wait for Jia Dongxu, but lets him stay at the factory to practice and prepare for the certification exam.

However, since meeting Qin Huairu on their wedding day, he hadn't seen her again. Worried, Lao Yi repeatedly made excuses to visit Huairu at the Jia family home, but each time Jia Zhangshi thwarted his attempts.

Since that night, Qin Huairu had been in pain all over her body and had been bedridden for several days. Jia Zhangshi also found her increasingly unpleasant to look at, sometimes taking advantage of her while she slept...

He kept pricking a scarecrow with a needle, holding one with Qin Huairu's name on it.

8 No.

The day of the exam finally arrived, and everyone in the courtyard excitedly headed towards the factory.

"Honey, look! This time I'm not only going to be a Level 6 worker, I'm going to be the workshop foreman!"

Liu Haizhong happily ate an egg and said to his wife,

He Yuzhu also excitedly clenched his fist and waved.

If I pass the Level 9 exam this time, I'll be able to cook big pot dishes at the stove. Then I can buy extra food for lunch and take it home to share with the rainwater.

Jia Dongxu happily kissed Qin Huairu goodbye. After he left, Jia Zhangshi took a broom and started hitting the bed.

"I didn't marry you into this family to be a confinement mother. Get up and do your laundry right now, or I'll send you back to the countryside."

……

"dong dong dong"

After a few screw-screwing sounds, workers poured out of several workshops.

Some people had smiles on their faces, while others had worried expressions.

"Zhu Zi, congratulations! You can start cooking now. When you get back, be sure to thank that old lady Fu properly. You should know that respecting and caring for the elderly is a virtue of the Great Xia Dynasty."

Yi Zhonghai patted He Yuzhu happily and said,

He Yuzhu nodded happily.

"As soon as I get my wages this month, I'll buy some pork belly and make braised pork for my grandma."

Yi Zhonghai also laughed heartily:

"Good, good child, you truly are that rich old lady's darling grandson."

"Hey, are you taking this lunchbox home?"

He Yuzhu nodded and said:

"Yes, I saved some of the food from lunch to take home and eat with the rainwater."

Yi Zhonghai shook his head and said:

"Why are you taking leftovers back after you've already cooked in the cafeteria? You should take a piece of meat back with you today and cook it for the old lady."

Aren't all cooks supposed to be honest, cooks who don't steal, and cooks who don't harvest crops?

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu stammered and said:

"But He Daqing and my master both said that cooks can't steal."

Yi Zhonghai angrily slapped He Yuzhu on the head and said:

"What you're doing isn't stealing, it's taking. It's money to support your elders and raise your sister."

He Yuzhu nodded in agreement, looked around, and ran towards the kitchen warehouse.

Yi Zhonghai chuckled and walked towards the factory gate.

……