Siheyuan: Starting from a Truck Driver

The meat purchased two days ago had been used up, and without Sha Zhu's lunch box, Qin Huairu had to fry an old cabbage to fill her stomach.

It's time for dinner.

Jia Zhang and Bang Geng enjoyed the white flour buns with big mouthfuls.

Qin Huairu, Xiaodang and Xiao Huaihua could only eat black steamed bread.

In Jia Zhang's eyes, Banggeng, as the eldest son and grandson of the Jia family, will shoulder the responsibility of supporting her in the future and deserves better treatment.

For Xiaodang and Xiaohuaihua, they will eventually become part of someone else's family.

As for Qin Huairu, as an adult with a sweet mouth, she could eat enough in the factory during the day and survive the occasional hunger. However, the black Wowotou was too hard, so she broke it into pieces and soaked it in the porridge, saying softly: "Mom, the white flour is almost used up, and my salary has not been paid yet, so why not make all black Wowotou tomorrow."

Jia Zhang said affectionately: "Daughter-in-law, do you think I eat white flour buns just for myself? No, I eat for this family. You know I have a chronic stomachache, and the doctor suggested that eating refined food will aggravate the condition. What if I am bedridden, wouldn't it cause trouble for you?"

Qin Huairu's mouth twitched, realizing that Jia Zhang was pretending to be sick. "But last month the factory security department fined us five yuan, and also compensated Xu Damao's family ten yuan. Our family is really stretched to the limit." She hurriedly advised, "How about I go and borrow some flour from you?"

Jia Zhang's face darkened, and she responded angrily: "Don't think I don't know what you are thinking, Qin Huairu, I can accept Yi Zhonghai's rough noodles, but I cannot accept meat and refined white noodles." She decided not to continue the topic.

Bang Geng, who had been eating silently, could no longer bear it and retorted, "Grandma, Mom is doing this for the good of our family. Why are you arguing with her? Besides, the old man is a very good person. He is my dad and mom's master. What's wrong with him lending me some white flour? White flour is much more expensive than brown flour."

Jia Zhang realized that she had to find time to talk to Bang Geng about Yi Zhonghai's problem, otherwise her grandson would be affected. "You can ask Li Xiaodong for help," she suggested.

"Li Xiaodong is not an option. He is so poor that he couldn't even hold a wedding. How can he afford to lend us money?" Qin Huairu recalled the unpleasant experience before and was wary of Li Xiaodong. "He even dared to exchange eggs for steamed buns. If we borrow money from him, I'm afraid we will have to eat meat."

Jia Zhang said disdainfully: "That guy is very cunning, he must be pretending to be poor. Who has money but doesn't hold a wedding?"

Qin Huairu never thought that one day she would also make excuses for her "financial sponsor".

No matter how Qin Huairu encouraged him, Sha Zhu was unwilling to borrow money from Li Xiaodong.

However, for the sake of Jia Zhang and Banggeng's steamed buns, Qin Huairu had no choice but to knock on Shazhu's door again.

[To be honest, Qin Huairu doesn't look down on Sha Zhu.

The main reason is that his appearance is too ugly.

Otherwise, she would not have gone to the hospital to take contraceptive measures one month after Huaihua was born.

In the original work, the third uncle once praised Jia Xudong and Qin Huairu for being a perfect match.

It is conceivable that Jia Xudong should be a very attractive person.

Women often pay attention to appearance, especially beauties like Qin Huairu.

Of course, if Sha Zhu could become the deputy factory director, the situation would be different.

And Sha Zhu is not really stupid. The reason why he tries to please Qin Huairu is that

On the one hand, it was because Yi Zhonghai exerted moral pressure behind the scenes.

On the other hand, it is also because of Qin Huairu's beauty.

Although Shazhu is ugly, he can indeed gain a lot of face when he goes out with a beautiful wife.

Just like Wu Dalang was willing to spend a large sum of money to marry Pan Jinlian, this is a mentality that men can understand.

As for Sha Zhu, he condoned Bang Geng's misbehavior and even encouraged him, perhaps he also wanted to use this opportunity to set up his own business.

But he didn't expect that Qin Huairu had already taken contraceptive measures.

This ultimately led to the opposite of what was desired.

Everyone has his own calculations. 】

——Sha Zhu opened the door and saw Qin Huairu with tears in her eyes.

"Brother Zhuzi, did I do something wrong? Or what? Why have you been ignoring me recently?"

"No, no, I'm indeed a little busy. I'm really busy!" Sha Zhu scratched his head and smiled awkwardly.

——In the past two days, he also realized that always following Qin Huairu to get benefits is not a long-term solution.

He is the only heir of the He family, and he must continue the He family's bloodline.

What's more, He Yushui is about to get married.

As an older brother, he always had to prepare some dowry to support his sister.

...

Sha Zhu's indifference made Qin Huairu feel cold in her heart.

Has the long-term support disappeared just like that?

Just at this moment, Yi Zhonghai happened to pass by with his hands behind his back.

Qin Huairu's eyes moved flexibly.

Soon, she thought of a solution.

Her expression suddenly became sad, and she sighed:

“I know you’ve helped our family a lot over the years.

I'm the one who's holding you back.

But I really have no choice.

As a mother, I can’t just sit and watch my son starve... wuwuwu..."

Sure enough, when Yi Zhonghai heard this, he frowned, stopped, and walked over with his hands behind his back.

Seriously teach Sha Zhu: "Zhu Zi, Sister Qin's family is in trouble, you should lend a hand, don't refuse."

"But, but..." Facing Yi Zhonghai who was like a strict father, Sha Zhu seemed embarrassed and could only stammer.

Yi Zhonghai patiently guided:

"What else but!

As a person, you should have a global perspective and learn to help your neighbors.

Back then, your father He Daqing abandoned the widow when you and your siblings were still young.

It was my aunt and I who supported this family.

What would you think if we chose to stand aside and do nothing?"

However, Brother Zhuzi is no longer the Brother Zhuzi of the past.

Especially after the theft incident, when Qin Huairu stabbed He Yushui in the back and almost put him in trouble,

He felt deeply that his position in Qin Huairu's heart was insignificant.

Under such circumstances, anyone who spends money to support the Jia family would undoubtedly be a fool.

"Uncle, it's not that I don't want to help, but you also know that He Yushui is about to get married..." Brother Zhuzi could only come up with the old excuse.

After hearing this, Yi Zhonghai looked at Brother Zhuzi in disbelief.

In just a few days, an old man who is about to retire has undergone such a big change?

"Stop talking about this, be true to your conscience!"

Yi Zhonghai was so angry that his head was buzzing and he left with his hands behind his back.

He wanted to go home and carefully study the changing trajectory of Brother Zhuzi.

Seeing the foreign aid retreat, Qin Huairu was not panicked at all and said:

"Yushui is my sister, so naturally I have to help her at her wedding. Actually, I didn't come to you today to borrow money."

"Not lending money? What about the food?" Brother Zhuzi opened his eyes wide in surprise.

"..."

Qin Huairu realized that she might have pushed too far, so she pursed her lips and said slowly, "I'm not borrowing food, I just want to talk to you.

In this compound, you are the only one who is my true confidant and can understand my pain."

Since he didn't need to borrow money or grain, things would be much easier, and Brother Zhuzi's vigilance immediately relaxed.

"Then go ahead and tell me. I'm all ears."

Qin Huairu sighed: "I was criticized by Director Liu in the workshop today."

"Don't you have your uncle to support you? How dare that Liu criticize you?" Brother Zhuzi asked doubtfully.

“Hey, Director Liu somehow encouraged the workers in my group to blame me.

Even my uncle couldn't help.

You know, I'm a lesbian and have never done any heavy work. How can I compare with those big men?

It's just that I'm a little slow and occasionally break some parts, but they are all public property.

Is it necessary to criticize me so harshly? "

As Qin Huairu spoke, her emotions gradually heated up.

Tears slid down her white and smooth cheeks, making her look pitiful.

But Brother Zhuzi remained indifferent. He was just criticized and the factory didn't fine him. Was he so sad?

Qin Huairu had no choice but to use her trump card. She wiped away her tears and said in a trembling voice:

"What's even more abominable is Xu Damao!"

"What happened to Xu Damao?" Brother Zhuzi suddenly became alert.

"He, he knew I had no money to buy steamed buns, so he took the opportunity to seduce me to the warehouse." Qin Huairu deliberately pretended to be shy.

"Then you went?" Brother Zhuzi's blood pressure soared instantly and he asked with gritted teeth.

"Of course not, I'm not that kind of person!" Qin Huairu felt that she should erect a chastity arch in the courtyard.

Only then did Brother Zhuzi feel relieved.

He put in so much effort and didn't even get to touch a little hand.

If something really happened between Qin Huairu and someone else in the warehouse, how heartbroken would he be?

However, even though it didn't happen, Xu Damao still wanted to teach him a lesson.

On the one hand, he could vent Qin Huairu's anger. After all, she had been crying for so long, and he should respond.

Secondly, he wanted to teach Xu Damao a lesson.

Isn't it a good thing that I can vent my anger and win Qin Huairu's favor without spending a penny?

Sha Zhu unknowingly returned to the state where he helped Qin Huairu.

"Sister Qin Huairu, don't worry, I'll help you right away!"

"Don't be impulsive. I can't let Xu Damao and I have a falling out because of you."

Qin Huairu looked at Sha Zhu rushing to the backyard aggressively, and a sneer appeared on the corner of her mouth.

She laughed in her heart, you silly boy, you’ll never be able to escape from me in this life.

Sha Zhu came to the backyard and happened to see Xu Damao making a fire and cooking.

Because Lou Xiao'e had an argument with him yesterday, she went back to her parents' home in a fit of anger.

Sha Zhu pushed the door open and angrily asked, "Xu Damao, how could you bully Qin Huairu?"

"Bullying Qin Huairu?" Xu Damao looked confused.

He lost a lot of money today and waited in the small warehouse for a long time without even seeing a single person. He almost caught a cold.

He was obviously the one being bullied!

However, Sha Zhu didn't care at this moment. He grabbed Xu Damao's collar and pulled him out of the door.

——Shazhu is not really stupid. He knows that fighting in the house can easily damage items and require compensation.

"No, Sha Zhu, you are being unreasonable." Xu Damao also saw through Sha Zhu's intention and understood that he was being unreasonable.

Before he could finish his words, he was punched in the stomach.

Xu Damao curled up in pain like a shrimp.

He also slowly raised his right hand and pointed at Sha Zhu: "You thief, remember this, one day I will make you pay the price."

"You useless thing, you deserve to be beaten!"

Seeing that Xu Damao still refused to give in, Sha Zhu became even more excited and kicked him directly in the crotch.

"Ouch……"

"hiss……"

The people watching around covered their crotches and cried out in pain for Xu Damao.

However, no one stepped forward to stop the conflict.

They had long been accustomed to the quarrels between the two enemies since they were young.

As for Xu Damao being kicked in the crotch, it was commonplace for them.

...

The noise startled Li Xiaodong.

He opened the door, took a look, and then closed it again.

Haha, if Sha Zhu and Xu Damao fight, then everything will be fine.

He was more concerned with painting.

Under the dim light, Li Xiaodong held a pen and sketched a preliminary design on a piece of draft paper.

Since there was no manual calculator, he first drew a blueprint of the central support structure, and the specific values ​​would be supplemented later.

As the night deepened, Li Xiaodong rubbed his stomach and felt that the steamed buns he had for dinner were almost completely digested.