Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

"Master He, Qin Huiru wants to introduce her cousin from the countryside to me, right?"

"Hey, how did you know?"

Sha Zhu was a little surprised; this shouldn't be happening!

and also……

Why did you steal my lines?

Seeing that he was caught off guard by Yang Jianguo's blunt retort, Yang Jianguo picked up some food and said while eating, "Do you think I can agree to that?"

"Hey." Sha Zhu scratched his head, his silence speaking the same thing.

If he thinks he's interested, he'll just blurt it out, given his single-minded nature.

Why be embarrassed and scratch your head?

"Let's not talk about this anymore, let's just drink, okay?" Yang Jianguo watched him pick up the jug.

Sha Zhu thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "You've treated me to such good wine, what else is there to refuse?"

Yang Jianguo was particular, and even Sha Zhu, whom he brought along, became more refined.

They all used the honorific "you" (您).

Clang.

After taking a sip, the two chatted idly over the goose meat.

Somehow, the conversation turned to the 'rule' of cooks bringing leftovers home.

Yang Jianguo blurted out, "Why didn't you give this goose to Qin Huairu?"

Sha Zhu was stunned. "The leftovers I brought aren't necessarily going to be given to their family, are they?"

Seeing Yang Jianguo purse his lips and remain silent, Sha Zhu became unhappy.

He wasn't stupid; he immediately figured out the intricacies of the situation.

It's fortunate that it was Yang Jianguo; if it had been Xu Damao...

Sha Zhu grabbed the jar and cracked his skull open; there was no need to think about it.

But Jian Guo is different; he's a good person.

I gave him a handful of peanuts, and he still remembers it to this day, even returning the favor by giving me a table.

Can that be the same?

"Jianguo, tell me the truth, does everyone think that the lunchbox I brought back should be given to the Jia family?"

Seeing that even Sha Zhu was starting to use his brain, Yang Jianguo wondered if he should have a word with him.

This guy!

In the current environment, it's neither good nor bad.

Twenty years from now, we'll see honest, law-abiding people.

From beginning to end, he was a complete idiot who was completely bewildered.

This reminded Yang Jianguo of The Truman Show...

However, one is sensory deception, and the other is mental deception.

To be honest, these three are the most formidable: an old man, a woman, and a young boy.

They were completely fooled by Sha Zhu.

By the time he came to his senses, half a lifetime had passed.

The impulsiveness of youth is gone; now, I think more about the mundane details of daily life and routines.

Habit!

An invisible, intangible, yet terrifying species that truly exists.

When a person gets used to their environment, even if they are in an abyss or walking on hell.

They will also ignore the outstretched hand of others.

Pain and darkness have become indelible marks on his life.

Even if you try to help him escape his suffering, it will be in vain.

However, Sha Zhu hasn't reached that point yet.

He harbored feelings for Qin Huairu, lusting after her body; he was despicable.

But it's just like seeing a pretty girl on the street during puberty; how could you not feel a little envious?

No.

Moreover, Qin Huairu was a pretty widow who was always around him.

Her looks, her figure, and her femininity.

For a native-born, vigorous young man, it's like a drug that's addictive!

But you might say that Sha Zhu is already thinking about marrying her.

pass!

She's proud of herself, and she really looks down on people like her.

She had to be a young woman with a good urban household registration, a good family background, and good looks and figure.

Impulsive as it may be, marriage is marriage.

You spend all your time partying in bars, do you really think you can marry the girls who flirt with you and make them your wives?

The same principle applies to Sha Zhu and Qin Huairu.

That's why we say Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu's methods are so clever, like boiling a frog in lukewarm water for over ten years.

They managed to cook Sha Zhu perfectly—brilliant!

Why was his attitude towards Yi Zhonghai so aggressive and irritating?

Because, in this courtyard, the person Yang Jianguo despised the most was Yi Zhonghai.

People in Qinhuai are scheming, but it's all for their own family.

For the sake of her three children, for the sake of supporting her mother-in-law, and only in the end for herself.

After some planning, I managed to at least meet the basic standards of being a mother and raise my child to be healthy.

These days, there's only one requirement for raising children in the countryside.

live!

There were seven children in the family, and it wasn't a big deal if three of them died young.

Just go to any village and you'll understand.

She also fulfilled her duties as a daughter-in-law, caring for her mother-in-law in her old age and seeing her off in her final days.

Regardless of whether that old woman is a good person or not.

Given the current circumstances, she, as a daughter-in-law, had no other choice.

Yes, the government advocates and encourages widows to remarry, but look at how many actually do it.

They may say they'll agree, but which widow actually intends to remarry?

They'll all gossip about you behind your back.

There are lots of rumors and unpleasant things going on!

Each sentence is like a sharp knife stabbing into your heart.

Not only will they stab you, but they'll also stab your parents.

I'll stab your man... your man's family.

Forget about daily life, it's considered lenient if they break things up at home every few days.

Those with weaker mental fortitude would jump into the river and drown themselves within two weeks.

Remarry?!

Chapter Twenty-Four: Yang Jianguo Tells a Story, Sha Zhu Suffers from Insomnia Again

Having discussed Qin Huairu, let's now talk about Yi Zhonghai.

For whom is he plotting this?

For myself.

When did it start? It started when He Daqing went to Baocheng with the widow, and Sha Zhu and the girl went to find someone who chased them back.

How many years has it been?!

Who instilled the ideas in Sha Zhu after he grew up? From the very beginning, who was it that kept nagging him, "It's not easy for Widow Qin all by herself"?

Who is it that keeps brainwashing him, making him take on the responsibility of Qin Huai as if he were his own family?

The purpose was to have him take care of me in my old age and see me off when I die.

If Sha-ju were to die unexpectedly, Bang-geung would be able to take over his job, ensuring that someone would take care of him in his old age and see him off in his final days.

From the early days of the People's Republic of China to the new era of reform and opening up, this is called far-sighted planning.

This is the kind of old man who is so insightful!

Therefore, Yang Jianguo felt disgusted just looking at him. If he had to watch him all the time, he would starve to death.

Why?

I feel nauseous and vomity, I can't eat, I vomit as soon as I eat, I'm starving to death.

"Jianguo, why aren't you saying anything?"

Yang Jianguo fell into thought, feeling restless and uneasy because of Sha Zhu.

What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything?

There was something he didn't understand, but Jian Guo dared not say it...

Can't you?

The brain becomes more active and cleverer the more it's used.

Sha Zhu felt that something was wrong with his life.

But he couldn't figure out what was wrong.

Thinking about it more deeply—it gives me a headache!

"Master He".

Seeing his frustrated expression as he scratched his head and kept drinking, Yang Jianguo decided to say a few words.

Whether he listens or not is up to him.

An honest person shouldn't necessarily end up being a scapegoat.

"What do you think of what Granny Jia said last time?"

Upon hearing him mention this, Sha Zhu got angry. "That's nonsense. I don't care about an old woman like her."

Why should I use my family's grain to help outsiders?

What utter nonsense is this? Is it her family's grain?

How dare you take advantage of her? What a shameless person!

"But Granny Jia thinks she's right," Yang Jianguo said expressionlessly, as if he were talking about an outsider's business.

Seeing Sha Zhu's ever-changing expression, Yang Jianguo said calmly, "I'll tell Master He a story."

"Once upon a time, there were two people who were inseparable. When they grew up, one of them fell on hard times and had to beg for food on the streets, sometimes hungry and sometimes full."

"Although this Yi is not very rich, he is doing alright. He couldn't bear to see his friend go hungry, so he gave him five dollars a month."

Five yuan is enough for two people to eat for a month these days.