Comfortable life in Siheyuan

In the evening, Xu Damao pushed his cart and walked into the courtyard. Seeing a group of people chatting together in the front yard, Xu Damao also joined them.

"Da Mao, why did you come back so late? Didn't you go to the countryside today?" The third uncle glanced at Xu Damao's car and lost interest.

"Yes, I went to visit my parents today and just came back. What are you talking about? It's so lively." Xu Damao asked with a smile.

"Today, Wang, the matchmaker from our street came over and said that she had introduced a blind date to Qin Huairu's sister. We would go to her house to meet her at the weekend." The third aunt hurriedly came up to Xu Damao and said in a show-off manner.

"Oh! Let's go to Jia's house to meet him. Where is this man from? Who would like a country boy?" Xu Damao asked puzzledly.

"I heard from the matchmaker that we should go to her house to see her. I guess we won't know until we get there." Second Aunt didn't know that this melon would fall on her head, and she was still talking about gossip excitedly.

"That's really a big deal. I don't know if it can succeed." Xu Damao joked with a smile.

"Never mind, let's just watch the fun." said the third aunt.

"That's right. It has nothing to do with us. You continue chatting. I'll go back first." Xu Damao went back with a smile, but there was a hint of inexplicable taste in his smile.

The next day, Qin Huairu went to the factory early in the morning to ask for half a day off, and took the bus to the countryside.

When she arrived at Qinjiazhuang, Qin Huairu suddenly felt a little unfamiliar. After all these years of marriage, she had only been here a few times.

She didn't care about her parents at all. As soon as she entered the village, she instinctively lowered her head.

After walking for a while, I finally arrived at the door of my house. I hesitated for a while, and finally went in.

"Mom and Dad, are you home? I'm back." After saying this, Qin Huairu's eyes began to redden and tears as big as beans flowed down uncontrollably.

"Who is it? Old woman, go and see if your daughter has come back." Qin's father said with some confusion.

"Mom and Dad, it's Huairu. I'm back." Qin Huairu shouted again.

The old couple hurried out, and when they saw their daughter, they burst into tears.

"You girl, you have such a cruel heart. You haven't been back for so many years. Have you forgotten that you are still a member of this family?" Qin's mother cried while choking with sobs.

"Mom and Dad, I am an unfilial daughter!" Qin Huairu knelt down in front of her parents and burst into tears.

At this time, the people in the house heard the noise and came out. When the eldest brother of the Qin family saw that the person coming was his sister, his eyes began to become complicated.

"Let's go home first. Alas!" Qin's father sighed and said helplessly.

Mother Qin pulled Qin Huairu up and slowly walked into the house.

"How can you still think about this family? After so many years, I almost forgot that I had a sister like you." Brother Qin said in a teasing tone.

"Brother, I know it was wrong of me not to come back for so many years, but I had my reasons. Do you think I had a good life in that city?" Qin Huairu wiped her tears and said with a sob.

"Huai Ru, what happened to you in the city?" Qin's mother asked with concern.

"When I first got married, I couldn't even have a say in that family. My damn husband was a man who listened to his mother-in-law, so I had no choice. A few years ago, Dongxu passed away, and all the family affairs fell on my shoulders. My mother-in-law was lazy and was afraid that I would remarry. She kept a close eye on me."

Qin Huairu wiped her nose and continued, "Now, I have to support a family of five with my monthly salary. She also needs painkillers from time to time. If I don't give her painkillers, she will make the family restless. I have no hope at all now. My son has become a bad person because of her. Sometimes I really want to remarry and stay away from that family."

"Why didn't you come back and tell us about these things? It's not like there's no one left at your mother's house. If you tell us, we can go and support you." The eldest brother couldn't bear it and said with concern.

"What's the use? I can't chase him away. Even if you go for several days, won't it be the same afterwards?" Qin Huairu said in a crying voice.

"Then why do you come back now? Are you in trouble?" Qin's father lit a pipe of dry tobacco, frowned and said while puffing.

"Jingru came to see me a few days ago and told me about the situation at home, so I wanted to come back and take a look. I haven't been back for so many years, and I miss home." Qin Huairu, who had just held back her tears, flowed again.

"Why did Jingru come to you? Does she want to ask you for something?" the eldest brother asked puzzledly.

"Yes, Jingru said that her family introduced her to a boyfriend, but she disliked the fact that he was from the countryside and didn't want to get married, so she asked me to find her a guy from the city. I've been helping her find one recently, and I'm here to reply to her letter today." Qin Huairu calmed down a bit before speaking.

"Then boss, go call your cousin and her family over and talk about this here," Qin's father instructed.

"Okay, I'll go there right away." The eldest brother said and walked out.

"Mom and Dad, why isn't my sister-in-law at home?" Qin Huairu asked.

"She took the child out to visit friends and will probably be back with your brother soon." Qin's mother said.

After a while, Qin Jingru's family came back with her eldest brother and sister-in-law.

"Sister, is there any news?" Qin Jingru asked excitedly.

"Jingru, don't be anxious. You've been running so fast, take a breath first." Brother Qin said in a low voice.

"Brother, I'm fine."

"Jingru, I've found a matchmaker for you and have talked to Liu Guangtian. In two days' time, on the weekend, come directly to my house in the morning and I'll take you to meet the matchmaker." Qin Huairu said calmly.

"Huairu, what are the conditions of that family? Are they reliable?" Qin Huairu's uncle asked.

"Uncle, the situation of that family is a little complicated. I'll tell you slowly. Liu Guangtian is now working at a scrap collection station. The matchmaker mentioned it last time, and he has been hired as a permanent employee."

Qin Huairu took a sip of water and continued, "Liu Guangtian's family is more complicated. His father is the second uncle in our courtyard. His conditions are definitely not bad, but his relationship with this second son is rather strained. Now Liu Guangtian lives with a master from his scrap recycling station. He has stopped communicating with his parents."

After hearing Qin Huairu's words, Qin Jingru's family fell into silence.

"Huai Ru, are there no better conditions?" asked the aunt in a low voice.

"It's that easy. If Liu Guangtian hadn't allocated a house yet, Shang Jingru wouldn't have gotten her turn. People in the city really don't want to look for someone from the countryside. Those with better conditions basically look for someone directly in the city." Qin Huairu said.

"If this succeeds, they will have nowhere to live." said the uncle unhappily.

"That's not the case. Liu Guangtian is a formal employee. Even if he doesn't get a house now, he will get one in the future. Besides, it's not like he doesn't have the money to rent a house. It's just that it may be a little harder for him to have a child in the future." Qin Huairu explained.

"Jingru, it's not your turn to marry into a good family in the city. I suggest you just find one in the village. The family I mentioned last time has pretty good conditions in the village." Uncle persuaded.

"No, I must marry into the city." Qin Jingru's eyes revealed a firmness that left no room for doubt.