Siheyuan: Starting from a Truck Driver

It is the Xu family that needs to be careful. Lou Xiao'e has a gentle personality and means no ill will, but Xu Damao is a sinister villain.

Most of the other residents are like us, simple workers.”

Yu Li was a little confused.

She had only visited occasionally before and had never expected that the interpersonal relationships within this courtyard were so complicated.

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After Yu Li left, Li Xiaodong began to sketch the preliminary design of the central supporting structure under the dim light.

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Seeing Yu Li frowning, Li Xiaodong quietly hugged her waist and said softly: "In fact, the complexity is only on the surface. We are like ordinary people in the courtyard. We should be low-key. As long as we don't show off, others will not be jealous of our wealth.

I fell ill not long ago and almost mortgaged my house. Although I am a driver now, my family is not wealthy. Therefore, you should announce to the public that I have never sent a betrothal gift to your family. "

Yu Li naturally didn't believe that Li Xiaodong's family was poor. He always brought rich gifts when he visited, so how could he be a poor family? But she didn't like to show off by nature, so she naturally didn't want to be asked for things frequently.

She nodded slightly, like a chick pecking at food: "I understand. This is called making a fortune in silence."

As soon as she finished speaking, she felt the rough big hand seemed to be restless, wandering on her body, and her cheeks suddenly flushed, spreading to her fair neck. She said shyly: "Don't do this, this is not a private space!"

"Well, let's go inside."

"..."

It is the rush hour after get off work. The gate of the courtyard is bustling with people. Children from school, workers who have finished their work, and housewives who have returned home all flock to the courtyard. The air is filled with the flavor of life.

Seeing Yu Li's petite appearance, Li Xiaodong had to withdraw his hand. If it were in the future, they should have discussed whether it was a round bed or a water bed. But this was the only way to feel real, it was just physical pleasure, and it would only make him feel empty afterwards.

The two walked and talked in low voices, thinking about spiritual civilization in their hearts. At this time, Yan Bugui was busy sorting out waste cardboard, and when he saw the two, he immediately hid in the house.

The third aunt was picking vegetables. Seeing Yan Bugui's depressed expression, she guessed that Li Xiaodong had returned. She sighed, put down the vegetables in her hand, and said, "Old Yan, this won't work. Xie Cheng's mental state has been too bad recently and he has lost a lot of weight."

"It's good to be thinner, it saves cloth and grain." Yan Bugui didn't care. The third aunt glared at him and said, "Do you still have any conscience? If Yu Li really marries Li Xiaodong, and we can't find a wife, where will you put your face as the third uncle? You are so educated!"

"I have no other choice. I have asked several matchmakers, but they are unwilling to take the offer." Yan Bugui explained helplessly. He was puzzled. Wasn't half a pound of wild fish attractive enough? Why were the matchmakers not enthusiastic?

Seeing that he was wavering, the third aunt stood up and whispered in his ear: "In my opinion, it is better to agree to Jia Zhang's proposal. The fifty cents introduction fee is nothing. When your daughter-in-law comes home in the future, can't you just let her pay for it?"

"If what Jia Zhang said is true, that girl doesn't ask for money or dowry, and as a female worker in a textile factory, a fifty-cent introduction fee is nothing to me. Would I be so stingy?" Yan Bugui retorted.

"The key is that Jia Zhang is untrustworthy. We had a quarrel before because Bang Geng stole our fish. Why would she suddenly be so enthusiastic about helping us?" Third Aunt interrupted, "She didn't mean to be kind. She did it for the fifty cents. I heard that she had to pay Damao's family ten dollars last night. Even Sha Zhu didn't lend her any money. She's in urgent need of money."

"I still think this is inappropriate." Yan Bugui had been deceived by Jia Zhang for many years and had doubts in his heart.

At this time, there was a commotion outside the door. Yan Bugui opened the door to check and found that Li Xiaodong and Yu Li were talking to Sha Zhu.

"Shazhu, don't go. Let me introduce you. This is my wife Yu Li. When you see her from now on, you have to call her sister-in-law." Li Xiaodong introduced.

"Hey, hello sister-in-law. You are so beautiful." Sha Zhu deliberately raised his voice so that Yan Bugui could hear it clearly.

After chatting for a while, Sha Zhu suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, He Yushui's boyfriend said it's time to give a betrothal gift. I don't understand this. How much betrothal gift did you give to your sister-in-law's family?"

Before Li Xiaodong responded, Yu Li said generously: "I didn't ask for a gift. I married Xiaodong because of who he is, not his money. I just want to spend the rest of my life with him."

When this was said, everyone around was surprised. Even the poorest families in the city would have a 10-yuan betrothal gift when getting married.

Didn't Li Xiaodong get a wife for nothing? He was just a stingy person from the Yan family!

Sha Zhu suddenly opened his eyes wide, is this even possible?

He had gone on many blind dates before, but each time Qin Huairu interfered and he had to spend money on banquets.

Seeing that the crowd was getting bigger and bigger, Li Xiaodong crossed his arms and slowly explained: "Yu Li and I are in a free love relationship, not bound by the customs of the old society."

At this time, Yan Jiecheng also rushed out of the house. He could not sit idly by and watch his fiancée fall into Li Xiaodong's hands.

"Yu Li, don't be deceived by Li Xiaodong. He has a bad character. You clearly had a blind date with me first." Yan Jiecheng tried to stop her.

"Yan Jiecheng, you are not allowed to say that about Brother Xiaodong. He is my current partner!" Yu Li took Li Xiaodong's arm. It was not easy to meet such a good person, and she would not allow anyone to question her.

Sha Zhu also rolled up his sleeves and angrily said, "Yan Jiecheng, who do you think you are? Wei Zi and Yu Li are a perfect match. Your family is so stingy, whoever marries them will suffer."

Yan Jiecheng was afraid of Sha Zhu's straightforwardness and took a step back. Yan Bugui and the third aunt also rushed over and stood in front of Sha Zhu.

Seeing the chaotic scene, Li Xiaodong waved his hand and said, "Okay, everyone is here. I have something to announce. Since my family is poor, the wedding next month will not be held. It's good enough for everyone to know that Yu Li is my wife."

The neighbors were disappointed when they heard this. They had hoped to have a good meal, but were told that the wedding was cancelled.

Xu Damao still remembered the last time Li Xiaodong refuted him, and took the opportunity to interrupt.

"You said you come from a poor family? You just became a driver, and you're only a level 49 driver, and you only make yuan a month. How can you be poor?"

Most of the people in the yard were unaware of the situation and began to whisper to each other when they heard this.

"A level 5 driver! Tsk tsk, Old Li is so lucky! The Li family is about to have good luck."

"That's right. I heard that drivers make a lot of extra money. How can they be short of money?"

Jia Zhang, who had just returned from outside, also came over when she heard "49 yuan".

Oh, a salary of 49 yuan is too much for Li Xiaodong and Yu Li to spend.

The salary is obviously high, but not having a wedding? No, absolutely not!

Li Xiaodong's unusual behavior immediately attracted everyone's attention, and finally even Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong squeezed in.

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Li Xiaodong decided to take this opportunity to make things clear. "Yes, it is true that I am paying 49 yuan a month. But think about it, I just borrowed money from my uncle and almost mortgaged my house."

"Don't talk nonsense. Why would I want your house?" The uncle noticed everyone's unfriendly looks and hurriedly explained awkwardly.

Li Xiaodong ignored him and continued, "Later, I met Yu Li. She gave me her own private money and helped me pay off my uncle's debts."

I have to admit that Yu Li is really smart. Not only was she not frightened by Li Xiaodong's impromptu performance, but she lowered her head shyly and said with a blushing face: "I have become Li Xiaodong's wife, so my money is naturally his property."

Wow.

Huhu.

sizzle.

There was a sound of gasps in the courtyard, and the atmosphere around it instantly heated up.

Is there any amazing move where the woman takes the initiative to make up for it?

Li Xiaodong is not observing the basic principles of being a man!

Yan Bugui regretted it deeply. If he had known that Yu Li had so much private money, he would never have done such a stupid thing.

Yan Jiecheng was heartbroken. My Yu Li, my money!

"No, how can you not even have a wedding?" Jia Zhang was stunned. She wanted to take advantage of Li Xiaodong's wedding to prepare some meat dishes.

Li Xiaodong explained: "Isn't it advocated to do new things in a new way now? I am responding to the call. Uncle, second uncle, do you think it's right?"

"Ms. Jia Zhang, please stop talking nonsense. Xiaodong is right. There is a shortage of supplies now and we should be frugal." Although Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong knew that Li Xiaodong was lying, they could only agree with his advanced ideas.

No matter what you can do, can it be greater than the above policies?

Jia Zhang was so angry that her eyes almost turned white.

She didn't believe that Li Xiaodong really had no money.

Where did Yu Li, an unemployed woman, get the money? It must have been saved by Old Li from his previous long-distance driving.

She blamed Qin Huairu for not being helpful. If she had dealt with Li Xiaodong earlier, Yu Li would not have left home.

Li Xiaodong no longer needed to explain anything to them.

"Come on, honey, let's go home!"

Yu Li cooperated so well that Li Xiaodong decided to reward her well.

"Hmm!" Yu Li followed Li Xiaodong to the backyard like a shy young wife.

Yan Jiecheng looked at their backs, feeling a pain in his heart as if it were being cut by a knife.

"Yu Li, my Yu Li..."

Sha Zhu glared and warned: "If you dare to call Wei Zi's wife like that again, I will beat you up."

Yan Bugui and the third aunt stepped forward to stop him, "Shazhu, if you continue to make trouble, I will go to the police station to sue you."

Seeing the chaotic scene, Yi Zhonghai shouted loudly: "It's getting late, everyone should go home, cook, and leave quickly!"

When he returned home, Yan Bugui saw Yan Jiecheng's grief-stricken look and felt a little pity for him.

Li Xiaodong was able to find a wife who paid for him, and Yan Jiecheng was able to marry one who didn't ask for a dowry. Is this too much?

He asked the third aunt to invite Jia Zhang into the house.

"Oh, old Brother Yan, I have something to ask you, but you won't even offer me a sip of water." When Jia Zhang heard Yan Jiecheng's uncontrolled roar in the house, she realized that Yan Bugui could no longer hold on and naturally had to put on airs.

"Pour the tea, pour the tea."

"Remember to put some broken tea leaves in there. I'm not used to drinking plain water."

The third aunt curled her lips, and seeing that Yan Bugui had no objection, she had to grab a handful of broken tea leaves and put them into the enamel jar.

These teas were given to Yan Bugui by the school as a reward for being named an outstanding teacher five years ago.

Jia Zhang took two sips of tea and frowned, saying, "Maybe the broken tea leaves of Old Yan's family have expired? Why does it taste wrong?"

Would drinking it give me diarrhea? She didn't dare drink any more, put down the enamel pot, and said:

"Brother Yan, just tell me what you want. You know that Juhua's conditions are so good that several families are waiting for me to help them find a partner!"

"Well, well, auntie, I've thought it through. I'd like to ask you to introduce Juhua to Jiecheng." Yan Bugui became anxious when he heard this.

"Old Yan, it's too late for you to worry now! A family has already offered two dollars as a matchmaking fee." Jia Zhang's triangular eyes were slightly slanted, and she looked like she was waiting for a good price.

Yan Bugui was angry about Jia Zhang's behavior of destroying the matchmaking market. "This is too outrageous. I have helped many people to make matches, and the matchmaking fee is only half a pound of fat meat at most."

"Then let Jie Cheng live with half a pound of fat meat!" Jia Zhang grasped his weakness, stopped being anxious, and stood up to leave.