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Seeing that Zhang Yuan didn't say anything, Qin Huairu quickly turned her gaze to Sha Zhu, revealing her once innocent face, and said miserably, "Sha Zhu, you used to love Bang Geng the most. You've liked him since he was a child, and he always thought you were his closest person. Bang Geng suffered a lot outside and even had a lame leg. Can you bear to let him suffer in the countryside again?"

When Sha Zhu heard Qin Huairu's words, his heart softened. He recalled the past between him and Bang Geng. Bang Geng was indeed very cute and obedient when he was young, and they got along very well. But now Bang Geng has grown up and become a little rebellious, which makes Sha Zhu feel helpless.

Qin Huairu continued to look at Sha Zhu with her pitiful expression, and said in a tearful voice: "Sha Zhu, look at us, an orphan and a widow, life is not easy! If you don't help me, who will help me?"

Sha Zhu was moved by Qin Huairu's words. He thought of how hard it was for Qin Huairu to raise several children all these years. He couldn't help but soften his heart and wanted to agree to Qin Huairu's request.

However, Sha Zhu thought of his wife Qin Jingru and son He Xiao again, and he knew that he could no longer help Qin Huairu without scruples as before. He felt very entangled and didn't know how to face the situation.

Qin Huairu saw that Sha Zhu hesitated and knew that Sha Zhu still had some feelings in his heart. She immediately struck while the iron was hot and said in a pleading tone: "Sha Zhu, why don't you give your job to Bang Geng? Anyway, it's just a sweeping job, and the monthly salary is not high. If you lose this job, you can still support your family by preparing banquets for others. With this job, our family can at least make a living, and at the same time, Bang Geng can stay. Isn't this killing two birds with one stone? What do you think?"

Hearing this, Zhang Yuan secretly thought that it was not good. Qin Huairu was really getting too much, and he could hardly bear it. So he quickly said, "Qin Huairu, don't go too far! Who do you think you are? You just want people to give up their jobs to your family without any reason. Do you know how difficult it is to find a job now? Besides, Shazhu has a wife and son to support. How could he give up his job just because of a few words from you?"

After hearing this, Qin Huairu's face turned extremely ugly. She glared at Zhang Yuan fiercely and said angrily: "Zhang Yuan, shut up! It's ok that I don't ask for your help, but you can't stop Sha Zhu from helping me."

Seeing Qin Huairu being so rude, Zhang Yuan was also a little angry. He responded loudly: "Qin Huairu, don't make a mistake. Sha Zhu is not your family's slave. Why should he help you solve all your problems? Moreover, this matter is related to work issues. How can you be so selfish?"

Qin Huairu was speechless after being told this by Zhang Yuan. She knew she was in the wrong, but she was unwilling to give up this opportunity. So, she turned to look at Sha Zhu with a hint of pleading in her eyes. However, before Sha Zhu was still thinking about how to refuse, Zhang Yuan had already made the decision for him and directly scolded Qin Huairu away.

"Brother-in-law, you are already a family man, why are you still hesitant about what happened just now? We can't touch a dog-skin plaster like Qin Huairu. Once Qin Huairu climbs up to us, we will always be controlled by her. Do you want your wife and children to be separated and your family to be destroyed in the future?" Zhang Yuan persuaded Sha Zhu again, wanting to give him a reminder.

After hearing Zhang Yuan's words, Sha Zhu smiled bitterly: "Alas, I know you are right, but after all, Qin Huairu and I have known each other for so many years, and I still have some feelings for her, so sometimes I will be soft-hearted."

Zhang Yuan looked at Sha Zhu and shook his head helplessly: "Brother-in-law, you can't always be like this! You have to think about yourself and your family. Qin Huairu is no longer the simple and kind woman she used to be. She has become selfish and only wants to get benefits from others. If you continue to tangle with her, it will only bring you more trouble."

Sha Zhu nodded, indicating that he understood Zhang Yuan's concerns: "I understand what you mean, but I just can't bear to reject her."

Zhang Yuan patted Sha Zhu's shoulder and comforted him, "Brother-in-law, this is your weakness. But you have to know that Qin Huairu doesn't really love you, she's just using you. You should learn to protect yourself and don't let her succeed."

Sha Zhu sighed and said, "I know you are doing this for my own good, but I really don't know what to do."

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Yuan made a suggestion: "Brother-in-law, if that's the case, why don't you move in with me? I have a yard that's empty and I can lend it to you. This way, you can stay away from this place of trouble and avoid too much contact with Qin Huairu. Besides, it's safer and more comfortable to live there."

After listening to Zhang Yuan's suggestion, Sha Zhu was a little shaken. He really didn't want to be entangled by Qin Huairu anymore, but he was worried that leaving the courtyard would cause dissatisfaction among others. So, he asked hesitantly, "Will this be too much trouble for you?"

Zhang Yuan smiled and replied, "No, brother-in-law, we are all family, and we should help each other. Besides, the yard is empty anyway, so if you move in, you can help me look after the house."

Sha Zhu looked at Zhang Yuan gratefully and said, "Thank you, Zhang Yuan. If it weren't for you, I don't know what I would do."

Zhang Yuan waved his hand: "You're welcome, brother-in-law, we are a family. Once you decide, we can move in anytime."

Sha Zhu nodded and began to seriously consider Zhang Yuan's suggestion. He thought that maybe leaving the courtyard and living in a different environment would be a good choice for him.

However, Sha Zhu changed his mind after a while and gave up the idea of ​​moving away.

"No need. That's your yard. I'm afraid it won't be suitable for me to move there. I'm used to living here." Sha Zhu refused Zhang Yuan, but his decision this time would make him regret it in the future.

Seeing that Sha Zhu was stubborn, Zhang Yuan stopped trying to persuade him.

That night, Qin Huairu did not come back. Seeing that there was no food to eat, Banggeng didn't know where to go. Instead, Huaihua came. She was so hungry that she went to find Xiaodang. Xiaodang still resented her betrayal and ignored her. Finally, she had to go to Qin Jingru. Qin Jingru felt sorry for Huaihua and asked her to stay at home for dinner.

"What's going on? Why doesn't Qin Huairu care about you? Is this okay? Since you haven't eaten, come, I'll cook for you." Qin Jingru said to Huaihua with a distressed look.

"Thank you, auntie. I'm so hungry..." Huaihua said gratefully.

Qin Jingru quickly cooked a pot of noodles and made two poached eggs for her.

"Eat quickly! Don't be hungry." Qin Jingru brought the noodles to the table and handed a pair of chopsticks to Huaihua.

"Thank you, auntie, you are so kind." Huaihua said with emotion.

"You're welcome. You are my family. Just tell me if you have any difficulties." Qin Jingru said gently.

Huaihua wolfed down the noodles, and then they all went back to their rooms to sleep.

The next morning, Qin Huairu finally came back. She saw that the house was deserted and felt a little guilty.

"I'm sorry, kids. Mom couldn't come home yesterday because of something. Did you eat?" Qin Huairu asked apologetically.

"We ate noodles, which were made by my aunt." Huaihua replied.

"Oh, that's good." Qin Huairu said casually, not seeming to care much.

On the third night, Qin Huairu walked in from outside, exhausted. Although she looked exhausted, she couldn't hide her smile. It turned out that she had successfully secured a job for Banggeng! Although the job was hard, Qin Huairu felt that it was all worth it when she thought that her son could stay with her and didn't have to suffer in the countryside.

However, Banggeng did not understand his mother's good intentions and even felt that Qin Huairu was deliberately humiliating him. When he heard the specific content of the job, he immediately jumped up and shouted angrily: "What? You want me to sweep the floor in the steel mill? I won't go! Whoever wants to go can go, I can't afford to lose this person!" His tone was full of disdain and dissatisfaction.

Banggeng still maintained his arrogant attitude. Three years of life outside did not seem to destroy his arrogance. On the contrary, he believed that he should be a superior person and was born to sit in an office, instead of being in the spotlight and doing menial jobs like he is now. He firmly believed that his ability was far more than this and he should not be assigned to do such humble things.

Qin Huairu looked at Banggeng's reaction and couldn't help feeling disappointed. She originally thought that her son would appreciate her efforts, but she didn't expect such a result. But she still tried to persuade him, "Banggeng, I know you feel wronged, but we have to face the reality. It's not easy to have a job now. You should work hard first, and you will have the opportunity to change to a better job in the future."

Bang Geng, however, was totally unwilling to listen. He waved his arm and interrupted Qin Huairu: "Enough! Stop talking! You don't understand my ambition at all. I want to stand out and do great things! How can this crappy job allow me to realize my dream?" After saying that, he turned his back to Qin Huairu and got angry alone.

Qin Huairu sighed helplessly, tears welling up in her eyes. She didn't know how to make Banggeng understand that being down-to-earth is the way to success. At this time, Banggeng was immersed in his own fantasy, full of unrealistic visions of the future...

"I worked so hard for this, how can you not let me worry less? If you can't find a job in ten days, you will have to go to the countryside. Do you want to suffer in the countryside for the rest of your life like your grandmother?" Qin Huairu was so angry that she was shaking all over and her tears could not stop flowing.

She stared at Bang Geng with eyes wide open in disbelief, her heart filled with grievance and anger. She thought this job could change the fate of her and her son and allow them to live a better life, but now it seems that Bang Geng does not know how to cherish it at all.

Qin Huairu recalled that she had been willing to compromise in order to get this position, and even had a relationship with Li Huaide, all for the sake of Banggeng staying in the city. But now, Banggeng was dismissive of this job, which made her feel extremely disappointed and sad.

"Do you know how much effort your mother has put in for you? It was not easy to get this job opportunity. But what about you? You actually despise it!" Qin Huairu cried, with endless resentment in her voice.

Bang Geng was also stunned when he heard his mother's words. However, deep down, he still couldn't let go of his face and self-esteem, and still felt that this job was not suitable for him. He didn't want to be a cleaner and be looked down upon.

"Mom, I know you've worked hard. But this job is really not what I want. Can you help me find a more promising and decent job? I promise I will not let you down." Bang Geng tried to explain.

Qin Huairu got even angrier after hearing what Bang Geng said: "Do you think it's that easy to find a job? With your lack of education and skills, how can you find a good job? Can't you be more down-to-earth?"

Banggeng frowned and felt a little irritated. He felt that his mother always compared him with others and never believed that he had the ability to make a career.

"Mom, can you please stop discouraging me? I have dreams too. I don't want to be a cleaner all my life. I want to make a name for myself and give you a good life." Bang Geng retorted.

Qin Huairu looked at Banggeng, a trace of helplessness flashed in her eyes. She knew that Banggeng had a strong sense of self-esteem, but reality was often more cruel than imagined. She sighed and said, "Okay, since you insist so much, I'll go and have a look, but you have to remember, if I still can't find a suitable job within ten days, you have to go to work in the steel mill, otherwise you can only go to the countryside. When the time comes, don't blame me for not reminding you."

Seeing Qin Huairu compromise again, Banggeng nodded to show that he understood.

However, the greater the expectations, the greater the disappointment. On the seventh day, Qin Huairu did not get a decent job as she wished, so she had to persuade Banggeng to go to work first.

Seeing this situation, Bang Geng knew that he had to bow to reality. Under Qin Huairu's expectant eyes, he finally nodded and agreed to go to work.

However, Banggeng was not a worry-free and obedient child. On the second day of work, he actually had a fight with his coworkers. The team leader handled the matter fairly according to the regulations, but Banggeng felt that they were in the same group and deliberately bullied him alone. Finally, in a fit of anger, Banggeng threw away his backpack and left the factory, never to go to work again.

This incident made Qin Huairu so angry that she almost had to be hospitalized.

On the ninth day, the neighborhood office came to notify the people on the list. At this time, Banggeng regretted his decision very much and was afraid of suffering, so he begged Qin Huairu again. However, the last fight had already made Banggeng lose the opportunity to work, and no one could change that.

Finally, Qin Huairu talked to Banggeng in tears for the whole night and took out the money she had saved in the past few days from her pocket, which was only more than 70 yuan, half of which she had asked Li Huaide for. Now she gave it all to Banggeng, hoping that he could live a better life in the countryside.