Transmigrating Through the Heavens: Starting with the Silly Pillar of the Courtyard

Chapter 95 Sending My Sister to University

Jia Dongxu's unexpected death did not cause Qin Huairu much distress; on the contrary, it made her feel more free.

Bang Geng is already ten years old, and Xiao Dang is seven.

Without Jia Zhangshi's instigation, Banggeng would still be a good child. With Qin Huairu's frequent and strict upbringing, while his studies are average, he at least doesn't have any major problems.

Just like He Yuzhu told her, if Banggeng studies well, he can become a cadre after graduating from university. Even if he doesn't study well, as long as he doesn't commit any crimes, he will still be given a formal job after graduation.

With He Yuzhu's words, Qin Huairu felt reassured; she would absolutely not allow Banggeng to develop bad habits. His grandmother's lesson was profound enough; Jia Dongxu used to steal petty things, but after Jia Zhangshi's incident, he had long since stopped.

Now that Jia Dongxu has passed away, Qin Huairu is finally free. Her children are all grown up, and her work isn't tiring anymore.

With money in hand and the man giving her many things to support her husband, Xiao Dang naturally had a very easy time.

The two children usually go to school by themselves, and besides going to work, Qin Huairu goes to meet with He Yuzhu in Fuxiang Hutong.

Qin Huairu had no intention of returning the house in the west wing of courtyard number 95. He Yuzhu told her that the house would be very valuable in the future, and keeping it would be a form of wealth.

Qin Huairu planned to keep the main house in Fuxiang Hutong that He Yuzhu gave her for her retirement.

She waited until Banggeng came of age in courtyard number 95, then left the house to him, and moved to Fuxiang Hutong with Xiaodang.

That place was originally given by He Yuzhu to his child and his woman.

Qin Huairu had long seen through He Yuzhu; since it wasn't his child, he certainly wouldn't give the other party much benefit.

That would allow He Yuzhu to agree to arrange a job for Bang Geng in the future.

He Yuzhu only agreed to help because he thought she had served the other party well over the years. If he had offered her something like a stick, the other party probably wouldn't have agreed.

Qin Huairu didn't have any complaints, as she was a widow herself.

Being able to raise a son, give him two houses, a job, and find him a wife is already enough to repay the Jia family.

Bang Geng hasn't shown any signs of stealing or cheating, perhaps because Qin Huairu has really listened to what He Yuzhu said.

I paid special attention to my child's bad habits from a very young age. In addition, there was no Jia Zhangshi to hold him back, and Jia Dongxu never interfered with his studies. Bang Geng's academic performance was hard to say, but he did not develop any bad habits.

Without the legendary thief, the plot of the Siheyuan (courtyard house) becomes quite simple.

This is exactly what He Yuzhu likes to see. I can't have time-traveled and still be fighting with you old folks in the courtyard every day.

He Yuzhu believed that enemies should be dealt with like autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves, utterly crushing them.

Hesitation leads to defeat; you can't leave a snake alive.

Look how peaceful and harmonious the courtyard is now. Even if there are some minor conflicts, they are quickly resolved on their own as long as no one interferes.

The courtyard was peaceful, and He Yuzhu's work was not particularly eventful.

With all these accidents happening, my heart can't take it anymore.

They are all ordinary people, and every day they are just trying to live a peaceful life. There is really not much fighting or conflict.

It's not like he's Sun Wukong, the Victorious Fighting Buddha, who actually went through seventy-two tribulations.

Today is the day He Yushui goes to university to register, and He Yuzhu has been busy making breakfast for his sister since morning.

He Yuzhu hasn't made breakfast in the mornings for many years, but today is an exception.

He Yushui herself was nervous because of her older brother, after finishing breakfast.

He Yuzhu and He Yushui each got on their bicycles and headed towards the University of Posts and Telecommunications with their luggage.

When the two arrived at the school by bicycle, there were already many people queuing up to register.

He Yuzhu spent the whole morning helping He Yushui, and then went to the dormitory to help his sister settle in. He even took out half a pound of milk candy from his bag and gave it to several of He Yushui's classmates.

After He Yuzhu left, He Yushui was surrounded by her roommates.

"Rain, your brother is so handsome!"

"Yes, Rainwater, is your older brother married yet?"

"What, you want to be a 'rain-water sister-in-law'?"

"Is there anything wrong with that? Can't I pursue my own happiness?"

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Seeing that several people were starting to argue, He Yushui quickly tried to stop them.

"Stop arguing, my older brother is married and has two kids."

"Sigh, all the good men are always someone else's."

He Yushui felt that she would probably never be bored again; what kind of amazing people were in this dormitory?

Several of He Yushui's dorm mates were chatting away with her. They looked at her and figured her family must be well-off.

I didn't see a watch on his wrist or a brand new dress on his body.

He Yushui's outfit was a college gift from her sister-in-law. As for the watch, that was many years ago; her older brother gave her and her sister-in-law each a watch on the day they got married.

He Yuzhu got a taste of university life in this era today.

After leaving the school, I headed towards Fuxiang Hutong.

I took a day off today to take my younger sister to school. Now that we don't need to cook special meals for her, He Yuzhu doesn't usually have to go back to the factory to work overtime.

As mentioned earlier, a good leader is one who doesn't cause trouble.

When I had time, I arranged to meet Qin Huairu at Fuxiang Hutong today.

Back in Fuxiang Hutong, He Yuzhu glanced at his watch and saw it was almost midnight, so he quickly started cooking.

Qin Huairu rode her bicycle to Fuxiang Hutong, where He Yuzhu had already prepared lunch. Knowing she was going to see He Yuzhu today, Qin Huairu deliberately didn't eat at the cafeteria.

Because He Yuzhu isn't a fool, and she doesn't cook in the cafeteria. So there's no storyline like Qin Huairu trading steamed buns for steamed buns, and she won't be sneaking into the small storage room with others just for some lunchboxes.

Qin Huairu is now very proud. She wouldn't be tempted by a few steamed buns, or even by tens or hundreds of yuan.

Unless it's a few thousand or tens of thousands of yuan, she'll probably still give in. He Yuzhu knows this all too well, and of course, nobody's willing to spend that much money these days.

"Wow, you've made quite a feast today!"

"Stop watching the commotion and hurry up and take it over there."

Qin Huairu walked into the kitchen and saw that He Yuzhu had prepared a lot of dishes. She was about to pick up a piece of meat with her hand when He Yuzhu slapped her buttocks.

Qin Huairu also helped He Yuzhu carry the dishes to the dining table in the main living room.

Four dishes and a soup: boiled fish, braised tofu skin, mapo tofu, dry-fried green beans, and an egg drop soup.

The two of them sat together, feeding each other bite by bite, and soon they were full.

Back in the bedroom, he lay on the bed and began to talk.

Her voice was a bit loud, almost attracting the attention of some people outside the courtyard. It was only after He Yuzhu told her to use a pillowcase that her voice quieted down. Around two o'clock, Qin Huairu hurriedly got ready and rushed to the factory. She hadn't asked for leave; although being late wouldn't be a problem, she still tried her best not to be late.

Qin Huairu is now in charge of the guesthouse's guest rooms. She arranges rooms for guests from the factory or their employees' families who come with an approval slip.

The second day was quite busy from morning until noon, as I needed to clean the rooms. The afternoon was relatively quiet, with no guests, so I could relax a bit. When guests came, I just had to arrange rooms for them.

It's much more comfortable at the guesthouse than in the workshop. At least it's not as tiring. If I were in the workshop, I would definitely be disheveled and covered in sweat every day.

The fact that Qin Huairu is involved with other men in the plot suggests that the screenwriter has never been to a factory.

In a factory environment, even the most beautiful woman will be covered in sweat. Unless her job changes to logistics or an office, she's unlikely to stay clean and tidy.

He Yuzhu slept until the afternoon before leisurely preparing dinner.

After getting off work in the afternoon, Liu Lan first went to the childcare center to pick up Liu Xin before heading home.

Now that Liu Lan is at work, she naturally doesn't have time to take care of Liu Xin. Every day, she takes him to the childcare center during the day and picks him up after get off work in the afternoon.

Upon entering, Liu Xin saw He Yuzhu's bicycle parked in the yard and immediately guessed that Uncle He had arrived.

"Uncle is here."

Five-year-old Liu Xin ran into the kitchen and saw He Yuzhu cooking.

"Xin Xin is back. Did she behave well at school today?"

"Uncle, I was very good today, and my teacher gave me a little red flower."

"Great job! I'll reward you with a chicken leg later."

"Okay, I like chicken drumsticks."

Liu Xin's mouth was practically watering as he spoke.

He especially loves his uncle's cooking; it's much better than what his school teachers or mom cook. It's a pity his uncle can't cook for him every day.

"You've arrived?"

"Wash your hands first, then I'll cook a dish, it'll be ready soon."

Liu Lan pulled Liu Xin out to wash her hands. Now she rarely goes to her ex-husband's place, only sending back fifteen yuan a month for child support.

She would occasionally send some things to her children, but gradually her son and daughter became a little distant, and even calling her "Mom" felt awkward when they met.

Liu Lan knew they must hate her for being heartless, but she didn't care. As a mother, she had done everything she could; what could she do if they held a grudge?

She wanted to take care of the children, but they still favored the Sun family. Liu Lan didn't mind; she was content as long as she could raise them.

Liu Lan's mind is now entirely on Liu Xin and the man.

With Liu Xin and a man's love, she will not be lonely for the rest of her life.

"How's it going? Did you get the rainwater to the school?"

"Yeah, the school is quite big."

"Xin Xin, you should also go to university someday."

"Mom, is college fun?"

"It's fun, there are lots of fun things there."

"Mom, I want to go to university too."

"Hmm, Xin Xin is such a good girl."

He Yuzhu picked up a chicken leg and put it in Liu Xin's bowl.

Liu Xin held the chicken leg in his hands and ate it heartily.

Seeing the child eating so happily, He Yuzhu and Liu Lan exchanged a smile and started eating as well.

After dinner, Liu Lan went to wash the dishes and pots, while He Yuzhu took Liu Xin inside and told him stories.

When Liu Lan returned, the three of them lay side by side. Liu Xin held his mother with his left arm and He Yuzhu with his right arm. At that moment, he felt very happy.

Liu Xin didn't fall asleep until almost 10 o'clock.

He Yuzhu gently picked up Liu Xin and carried him to the bedroom next door before returning.

"Is he still asleep?"

"No, no."

Do you think Xin Xin will be able to get into university in the future?

He Yuzhu didn't know how to put it. It's only 62 now, and many people haven't had time to study during this period.

Very few people in this generation can truly learn it; He Yushui was someone He Yuzhu had planned for her beforehand.

I can graduate before the wind picks up, which will give me time to arrange a job.

The remaining students, including Ho Tung-leung and Ho Fei-fei, may not necessarily have time to study.

Adding to the subsequent Down to the Countryside Movement, what could He Yuzhu, as an ordinary person, do besides endure it?

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