Siheyuan: Pushing Huairu, the Prime Minister admits defeat

Li Weijun came to the well in the central courtyard to fetch water in a sullen manner. Although Nanluoguxiang was connected to the water plant and the entire population of the courtyard shared one water pipe, Li Weijun could always smell disinfectant powder in the water, perhaps because the disinfection process was relatively rough.

In addition, there were too many people and too little porridge, and dozens of people in the entire courtyard were crowded to use this one water pipe, which was not as convenient and quick as pumping water from the well.

What's more, after a day of exposure to the scorching sun, the water in the tap is mostly warm, lacking the unique charm of the cool and refreshing ancient well.

When not in use, this ancient well with a long history is usually covered with stone slabs. On the one hand, it can prevent airborne objects such as fallen leaves and bird droppings, and on the other hand, it can prevent naughty children from peeing in the well.

Throwing feces on the door, peeing in the well, stuffing bricks and straw into the chimney, this kind of naughty behavior that can blind a monkey's eyes is something that some naughty children never get tired of.

The forest is big and there are all kinds of birds. If you happen to encounter a mentally retarded or a naughty kid, once he takes a dip in the water, although it won't pollute the entire well, it will still make you feel a little uncomfortable.

After shaking the water, Li Weijun, wearing only his shorts, had a basin of freezing cold water poured over his head. He felt that all the pores on his body instantly opened up, and the restlessness in his heart gradually disappeared along with the basin of cold water.

Ji Xiaotao can break the rules, or even do something wrong due to momentary confusion, but Li Weijun cannot. As Ji Guochun's only daughter, as long as Ji Xiaotao does not cross the red line, even if she does something excessive, someone will clean up the mess.

This is the confidence and strength behind her spoiled and willful nature. She is unlike some fairies in later generations who only know how to act bossy and act like big shots. Not only do they not understand the situation clearly, they also don't know their own weight, yet they want to learn from the kids from wealthy families and throw tantrums.

The disparity in status and position brings about different angles of thinking. At least for the time being, Li Weijun, who cannot figure out Ji Guochun's true thoughts, is really unwilling to take risks just for a moment of pleasure.

However, this situation where one can only watch from afar but not touch it really makes people feel depressed and boring, but also makes them more eager for it.

Li Weijun casually wiped his face to clean the water. Just as he was about to squeeze the soap bubbles onto his head, a pair of slender hands gently and lightly washed his hair.

The movements are skillful and meticulous. He even said that in order to prevent soap bubbles from covering the eyes, the bubbles around the eyes can be washed away in advance with clean water.

"Sister Qin, why did you come here without saying hello? The children are all asleep."

In the courtyard, there is no one else except Qin Huairu who can wash my hair so gently and always consider my feelings.

Taking the height difference into consideration, Li Weijun half-knelt down quite comfortably, feeling particularly relaxed, enjoying the tranquility that would not come for a long time.

Qin Huairu smiled calmly, with indescribable happiness on her fair face. "They are asleep. As soon as it got dark, I coaxed Banggeng and Xiaodanghuahua to go to bed early. I also specifically reminded them not to wake up in the middle of the night unless it's something important. Unless you are about to pee on the kang, whoever doesn't sleep well and wakes up will have no food to eat the next day."

Listening to Qin Huairu's method of educating his son, Li Weijun nodded with satisfaction.

To the naughty and evil-minded Banggeng, if we keep spoiling him like he was soaking in a honey pot, this kind of person will not be grateful but will instead become more demanding.

Only by following the sage saying that "a good son is born under the stick" can you make the stick obedient.

The only pity is that Bang Geng was born under the stick of Jia Dongxu. If there is a chance in the future, I can confirm with Qin Huairu the truth that a filial son is born under the stick.

At this point, Li Weijun suddenly remembered something and asked in confusion: "Sister Qin, where is your mother-in-law? At this time, I remember that she doesn't have the habit of going to bed early. If she happens to see us like this and spreads gossip..."

Even though the old man's calligraphy is a sacred document, people's words are scary, especially those of a sharp-tongued person like Grandma Qin Huairu, who will add fuel to the fire and smear others without any effort.

In addition, with the blessing of her status as a mother-in-law, even if the matter is groundless, it will cause quite a stir.

When Qin Huairu heard Li Weijun mention her mother-in-law, she instantly perked up and explained nonchalantly.

"At this time, I guess my mother-in-law is the only one there sewing shoes and operating the sewing machine. You have no idea how hard she has worked since she started working as a fitter in the steel mill. She is lazy and I wanted to quarrel with her several times, but as soon as I mentioned remarrying back to the countryside as you said, she became like a mouse seeing a cat and instantly wilted. Not long after, she obediently worked to earn money to support the family."

Seeing that Qin Huairu had made rapid progress during this period and had a good way of disciplining her son, even controlling her mother-in-law, Li Weijun could not help but nodded with satisfaction and praised her generously.

"Sister Qin, a good bird chooses a good tree to roost in, and a wise minister chooses a wise master to serve. It's enough for you to understand this. This child belongs to his old Jia family, not your old Qin family. You carried the baby for ten months and left a seed for Jia Dongxu. It's already a great favor. What else do you want from me?"

Having said that, Li Weijun paused, revealed his broad back, and let Qin Huairu rub the mud off.

Although it was impossible to rub off any dirt on the back in this season, Li Weijun was naturally unwilling to miss the rare opportunity to have Qin Huairu serve him.

Qin Huairu had been in close contact with Li Weijun for so many days, and she had a thorough understanding of Li Weijun's thoughts.

He rubbed her back skillfully and explained as he did so, "That's true, but the neighbors have been spreading rumors lately, saying that in the surrounding alleys, there has never been a daughter-in-law enjoying happiness while the mother-in-law suffers. I always feel that this thing may not last long. It's embarrassing to be criticized all the time."

"What the hell? Have you never seen a daughter-in-law enjoying happiness while the mother-in-law suffers? You are just a frog in a well. Those gossipy women are short-sighted. I think they just don't want their daughters-in-law to learn from you. In this kind of thing, someone has to suffer. If you, as a daughter-in-law, don't suffer, then the mothers-in-law will suffer."

Li Weijun scoffed at this statement and treated it with disdain.

Especially things that have never existed since ancient times. There are many things that have never existed since ancient times. Do we have to follow ancient ways for everything?

Since ancient times, marching and fighting have relied on fists and feet, swords, spears, bows and arrows. Have they always used these cold weapons?

Since ancient times, ordinary people have been hungry for nine out of ten meals. Let alone a bicycle radio, even a bowl without a crack would be cherished for fear of it being dropped or hit.

Why don't those gossipy women who can only show off their skills with words continue to live such a hard life?

In the final analysis, since ancient times, all these banners have been used to achieve one's own goals, and they are just a cover.

Those who flatter the daughter-in-law who suffers while the mother-in-law enjoys the good life are either too old and have children and grandchildren around them, and are eager to live a good life in peace and comfort, and are prepared to treat their daughter-in-law as a maid.

Or they are just some people who have no temper because they are controlled by their mother-in-law and envy Qin Huairu's enjoyment.

Sometimes, it's not just about what some people say, but also what they do.

For example, Li Weijun himself is a gentleman who always keeps his word.

He said he would not touch even a hair on Ji Xiaotao, and he would make sure that Ji Xiaotao would remain intact without any flaws.

This is not because he is afraid of Ji Guocun or something like that, it is entirely because Mr. Li is self-disciplined, noble and unyielding, and will not be troubled by worldly desires in the world.

Of course, if Ji Xiaotao was determined to marry Li Weijun and Ji Guochun had no objection, then Li Weijun would naturally not be reserved.

"You are a widow with no one to rely on. If you have to run the household and earn money to support your family, wouldn't that ruin you? If your mother-in-law is sensitive to cold and heat, she will naturally hold up the sky. Unfortunately, your mother-in-law is not sensitive to cold and heat. She is like a spring. When you are weak, she is strong, and when you are strong, she is weak."