Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

He took a few steps forward to the table and asked Yan Bugui to write a note for him.

It's good to show off your handwriting, and besides, it's good to write notes for others.

Yan Bugui didn't mention the "writing fee" but asked the two people directly and wrote the note.

Qin Huairu pressed her fingerprint on the paper and took money out of her cotton-padded jacket pocket.

There were scattered coins, among which were two one-yuan bills.

First, lay the two sheets flat on the table.

Qin Huairu counted the small change, and put it in a stack when she had enough to make a dollar.

As I counted, my vision began to blur uncontrollably.

She was still eight cents short; that was all the money she had in her pocket.

Li Sa wiped away her tears with her sleeve and looked up. Qin Huairu pointed to the money on the table.

"It's all here. I'll give you your salary after you've paid 80% of your salary."

Seeing Qin Huairu's stubborn expression, Xu Damao felt a little guilty.

Could it be that we've angered Widow Qin?

"Alright, eight points is eight points, let's just let it go this time."

Xu Damao raised his hand, ready to wipe the eight-tenths of the debt clean.

He wanted more than just the money, which really angered Widow Qin.

Xu Damao was worried that all his plans would eventually fall through.

Xu Damao had quite a few thoughts on this pretty widow.

I just didn't wait for the opportunity; this time, it came to me on its own.

Could Xu Damao not be caught? Absolutely not!

However, when it's time to back down, you still have to.

Xu Damao is very clever!

Hey ~

It's only eight cents!

Is Xu Damao someone who's short of eight cents?

"Can't count."

Qin Huairu said loudly and decisively, "I will make up for these eight points once I receive my salary. Everyone here can be my witness."

The old and young men in the courtyard looked at each other, all somewhat puzzled.

But for the first time, I felt that this Widow Qin had a fiery temper?

Qin Huairu gritted her teeth and accepted the 100 yuan compensation.

Today's conference has come to a successful conclusion.

After Qin Huairu turned and went back into the house, Granny Jia, her eyes darting around, obediently followed her back.

Everyone took their stools and walked home.

It's just that I can't quite figure it out.

Widow Qin...

Did I take the wrong medicine today?

One hundred dollars, that's a hundred dollars!

Qin Huairu worked as an apprentice, earning 18.5 yuan a month.

One hundred yuan, that's more than five months' salary for her.

Just like that, you accepted it and gave it to me?

Nobody wants to believe it!

One hundred yuan just vanished like that?

Just thinking about it makes my heart ache.

But Qin Huairu had already had her skin taped and her mark pressed on.

In front of all the men, young and old, in the courtyard, they asked three old men to be their witnesses.

If she were to deny it, Qin Huairu's good reputation would be ruined.

Actually, everyone had another thought in their minds.

Qin Huairu has changed her personality.

But subconsciously, no one wanted to believe it.

She can change her personality just like that.

You mean Sha Zhu?

That's not what you call a change of nature.

That means he's awake and not stupid anymore!

Moreover.

The man in front, Sha Zhu, had no interest in acknowledging Widow Qin.

It was an old man named Yi Zhonghai who kept urging them on.

That's how Sha Zhu got close to Widow Qin's door.

Now, he's figured it out himself.

I wonder what good thing he promised the old man.

Instead of encouraging him to help Widow Qin, they're busy arranging blind dates for Sha Zhu.

However, when the old man came back today...

His expression was grim; something must have gone wrong again.

Chapter Ninety-Nine: Qin Huai Ru Kneels at His Doorstep, Obedience

"Finished?"

Seeing that Jianguo had returned, Yingzi, who had been humming softly with her eyes closed on the kang (a heated brick bed), got off the bed.

"Yes, Widow Qin accepted a hundred yuan, that's it," Yang Jianguo replied with a smile.

Yingzi clicked her tongue in surprise and said, "Then her days are going to be tough."

Yang Jianguo shrugged and smiled: "Who knows? We just need to live our own lives well."

If Widow Qin is capable, she can squeeze some money out of Jia Zhangshi.

It's not like she can't afford to give 100 yuan.

Yingzi thought it made sense, nodded and said "Mm", and took the basin to fetch water for him.

Because he had to go to the big leader's house today, Yang Jianguo was unable to buy the stove, and the matter had to be postponed.

We still have a few more days of wiping ourselves with towels.

He's really thinking about it!

Buy the stove, install it, and live a lively life with Yingzi in the house...

"Jianguo."

Yingzi's panicked shouts came from the courtyard. Yang Jianguo felt a surge of anxiety and strode out.

When I got to the door, I was blocked off.

Widow Qin knelt blankly at her own doorstep.

What is she doing?

They're trying to extort money from me!

When he came out and saw me, his face darkened.

Widow Qin realized he had misunderstood and quickly said, "Master Yang, I didn't come here to borrow money from you."

Yang Jianguo didn't say anything, he just stared at her.

Widow Qin felt distressed, but having made up her mind, she came.

She knew she couldn't go back like this. Taking a deep breath to suppress the turmoil in her heart, she opened her mouth and said:

"Master Yang, I want to learn your skills."

Yang Jianguo was delighted when he heard this!

Learn technology from him?

Do you think he can trust you, Qin Huairu, that you came here for the craftsmanship?

"I don't accept female apprentices. Go back!"

I replied without even thinking.

Yang Jianguo said to Yingzi, who was standing blankly by the pool, "Wife, come back inside quickly, it's too cold outside."

"Ah... um!" Yingzi nodded and came back carrying the basin.

"Master Yang, please listen to me. I know you look down on me, but I want to apologize for what happened before."

If Qin Huai was truly capable, he kowtowed in a flash.

When he finished and looked up, his forehead was covered in mud.

Yingzi felt sorry for Qin Huairu; she realized that Qin Huairu had also had a difficult time.

In the courtyard, most people felt the same way.

The truth is!

A widow with three children and an elderly, widowed mother-in-law.

Is it easy? It certainly isn't.

Is it because of this that Yang Jianguo looks down on Qin Huairu?

“I know that you wouldn’t believe me if I suddenly asked you to take me under your wing and teach me skills.”

As people say, there are several hurdles for an apprentice to overcome before they can become an apprentice.

"You set a rule, and if I can't do it, then pretend I never said anything."

"Please give me a chance. I just want to make a good life for myself."

Qin Huairu's words were thought-provoking, each sentence sounding like heartfelt advice.

Looking at Li Ying's pleading eyes, he couldn't help but sigh.

Yang Jianguo stepped aside to let Yingzi into the house.

Then he picked up a stool from the wall inside the door, sat down there with an air of superiority, and said, "You really want to learn from me?"

"Yes, I really came here to become your apprentice."

This idea had been on her mind for a while, and it was what prompted her to come up with it.

If I told you, no one would believe it, but it was her daughter, Xiao Dang.

That girl just plays in the yard all day long, and nobody teaches her anything.

One day, Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi casually complained that life was hard to bear.

To everyone's surprise, Xiao Dang, who had just returned to the room, stood up and looked at her seriously, saying, "Mom, labor is glorious, and diligence leads to wealth!"

"Uncle Yang used to be so poor that he couldn't even afford to eat. Now, he's got so much meat on his hands."

"Mom, you go to work too, why don't you do the same as Uncle Yang?"