The usually talkative auntie also expressed her opinion at this moment: "It is true, Wang Qian, Lao Yi and the others are all reliable people in this courtyard, and it is difficult for others to have bad intentions. You just need to play dumb with me."

Hearing what the two elders said, Wang Qian said gratefully: "Thank you grandpa and grandma for your concern. If there is anything, I will ask my husband for advice and let him persuade me."

"Hey, there's no need to be nervous. As long as it's not people like Xu Damao or Qin Huairu who are causing trouble, everyone will lend a hand if other families have difficulties." He Yuzhu replied with a smile and held her hand to comfort her.

"Uncle is right. Most of our neighbors are kind. You will understand after a while." He said with a smile.

After talking for a while, the old man and the old lady went home to rest. Wang Qian arranged the tea set and said to He Yuzhu with a bright smile: "Husband, it is said that 'an old man in the family is like a treasure', and now I really understand it. Today, I see that grandpa and grandma treat us as their relatives, and we should also treat them as our relatives."

"Yes, my wife understands very well." He Yuzhu smiled and then mentioned, "The pork issue has been settled. I will go buy some pork tomorrow morning after breakfast and send some food to my parents. What do you want to bring? If you have anything, take it out now and we can take it away tomorrow morning."

Wang Qian felt sweet in her heart. He Yuzhu took the initiative to consider her family members, which made her sure that they were treated as family members. She shook her head and said softly, "I don't need to bring anything here. Anyway, we will go to see our parents tomorrow night. If you forget to bring anything, you can just bring it over in the evening."

"Okay, you just take more rest. Everything is fine at home. I can take care of dinner." He Yuzhu said.

"Okay, my husband is so caring to me." Wang Qian smiled and expressed her happiness.

"You are my wife. You treat me well. Should I treat you badly? Okay, I'll go get some hot water for a bath. It's just right after practicing boxing." As he said that, He Yuzhu smiled and picked up the basin, and walked to the yard to fetch water.

At the same time, on Qin Huairu's side.

As soon as Qin Jingru returned to the house with the 100 yuan compensation from Xu Damao, she asked Qin Huairu for the money back.

Qin Huairu didn't seem to care about this at all. Instead, she smiled and said, "Jingru, after the Chinese New Year, the transfer of Xu Damao's house will be completed, and you will have a real home in Sijiu City. Although I have no hope for Xu Damao, I believe that with the strength of our two sisters, our lives will definitely get better and better."

Qin Jingru smiled bitterly. Even if she owned a house, she had no source of income. Although the hundred yuan in cash seemed like a lot, it was limited after all and could not support her in the long run.

After thinking for a moment, she said, "Sister, can you help me find a job in the city? If I have no income, I won't be able to stay in the city for long."

"Please help me find a job in the city. I can't stay in the city for long without any source of income." She thought to herself.

At Qin Huairu's house, she saw her sister had already planned for the future, and she couldn't help but get nervous. Originally, they planned to let Qin Jingru live in Xu Damao's house temporarily, and when the money ran out, Qin Jingru would naturally leave on her own. However, Qin Jingru was thinking about the future now, which made Qin Huairu feel a little anxious.

She was silent for a moment, then decided to comfort him. She chuckled and said, "Jingru, you don't have to rush to find a job. Get a house after the New Year, and you'll live comfortably. Anyway, my family will always provide for you and won't let you go hungry."

"It's not easy to find a job. You need money and connections. My second grandfather's family is rich, but his sons Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu have not found stable jobs yet. Moreover, the sons of the third grandfather in the front yard are old enough to find jobs, but aren't they also doing odd jobs everywhere?

It's hard to find a job, so I took Xudong's job. Do you think that as a woman, I am doing a man's job as a fitter out of my true love? It's just that I have no choice because of the difficulties in life. "Qin Huairu explained.

Qin Jingru nodded after hearing this. It was indeed not easy to find a job in the city, and she felt a little disappointed: "Sister, what you said makes sense, but what should I do now?

Although the house is nice, food is still important. If I spend all my money and still can't find a job, I can only go home and ask my parents for forgiveness! "

Qin Huairu was delighted when she heard this. If it became difficult for Qin Jingru to stay in the city, wouldn't it be natural for the house to belong to them? She said gently, "You don't have to worry too much. There is always a way. You already have a place to live, and your living conditions are better than most people in the city.

Besides, Xu Damao's house is actually quite nice and spacious, which is just right for you. Let's put it this way, you are my sister, I will not stand idly by. I will inquire for you, and if you can find a suitable job opportunity, and the person does not despise you, you can live a stable and comfortable life in the city."

"Really? Sister, you are so kind. As long as I can find a job in the city and escape the hard life in the countryside, I will be satisfied." Qin Jingru said happily.

Qin Huairu said lovingly, "Don't think too much. I will stand by you in times of trouble. You have spent every penny you have and have no food to eat. How can I bear to let you starve?"

"Sister, you are such a considerate person. If I can afford life in the future, I will definitely repay your family." Qin Jingru quickly promised, as if a picture of her beautiful and happy life appeared before her eyes.

"Okay, it's getting late. Let's go to bed early. The New Year is coming soon. We can get the tofu back and pair it with frozen dumplings. We should be able to have a warm New Year!" Qin Huairu said with a smile. Although she did not mention the issue of money, she understood that people would naturally not ignore the supply of meat during the New Year.

Sure enough, Qin Jingru was very happy to receive such care. She immediately took out ten yuan and said with a smile: "Sister, it's New Year, we can't just eat potatoes and cabbage. This money is for you to buy two kilograms of meat and some cloth. It is also necessary to buy some new clothes for the children."

Seeing this, Qin Jingru is really sensible and considerate.

Qin Huairu took the money and immediately felt very happy: "Okay, let's enjoy some meat and fish during the New Year. After the New Year, I will help you find a good male companion, so that our lives will gradually get better."

"Thank you. Family members should help each other."

"Go and have a rest. You have to get up early tomorrow." After saying that, Qin Huairu put the money into her wallet, gently turned off the light, and fell into a deep sleep.

On the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, New Year's Eve, He Yuzhu got up early in the morning, looked at Wang Qian who was still sleeping, gave her a gentle kiss, and then started practicing his Bajiquan.

An hour later, He Yuzhu walked into the portable space, took a shower, brushed his teeth, washed his face, and washed his clothes before continuing with his daily check-in and lottery. Today's prize was surprisingly special - a box of Dove chocolates.

Staring at the unwrapped chocolate in his hand, He Yuzhu recalled the feeling of tasting chocolate for the first time.

After a while, he murmured as if he had come to his senses: "I really hope I can go back to that moment. I just hope my parents are safe and sound."

I put on my new cotton-padded clothes, wrapped my scarf around my neck, and rode my bicycle quietly out of the room. Although it was early in the morning and there was no snow, it was still cold.

He Yuzhu pulled his clothes tight, closed the door, and prepared to go to his mother-in-law's house.

Passing by a deserted place, He Yuzhu took out the supplies on his body, tied them up carefully and put them in the car. Then he continued his journey.

In this era, the old 28-inch truck is simple and reliable. It can carry more than 200 kilograms of food without any damage, with only a slight dent in the tire.

About half an hour later, He Yuzhu arrived at his mother-in-law's house.

As soon as he stepped into the yard, he saw his mother-in-law cleaning the urinal in front of the sink.

"mom!"

"Zhu Zi, you're here so early?" When she saw He Yuzhu, the mother-in-law asked with a little surprise.

"I brought some things here. Today is New Year's Day, and I thought you might need something, so I brought them here first. I will go home later to sort out some things at home." He Yuzhu explained with a smile as he pushed his bicycle into the yard.

Seeing two large bags of food on the back of the bicycle, plus two wild rabbits, two pheasants, a goose weighing nearly 100 kilograms, and several fresh fish, the mother-in-law immediately scolded: "Son, you brought so many things. We haven't finished eating at home. We still have the food you sent last time!"

"Take your time. I've brought the things." He Yuzhu understood that his mother-in-law valued her belongings, so he didn't think too much about it and took the things out of the car with a smile.

He first carried the sacks into the house, and then he and his mother-in-law carried the chicken, duck, goose, fresh fish and rabbit they had brought to the kitchen.

"Mom, I'm about to go home. There are 50 kilograms of white flour at the bottom of this bag. I didn't bring corn flour this time. On the plastic film are freshly picked vegetables and fruits. This bag is filled with half a pork leg, about 150 kilograms. I cut it into large pieces of more than ten kilograms. Remember to sprinkle some salt on it and marinate it, so it can be kept longer." After He Yuzhu sorted out the things, he gave a few reminders and then prepared to leave.

"Wait, Zhuzi, why did you bring so much meat? How about this, just leave a small piece, and take the rest back and eat it yourself." The mother-in-law quickly grabbed him and suggested.

"Mom, don't worry. I brought back a whole pig this time. I'll keep half of it at home, and the remaining half will be enough for Xi'er and I to eat! So, I'll come back later to spend the night with you to celebrate the New Year." He Yuzhu said and pushed his bicycle away.

After leaving, the mother-in-law looked at the kitchen piled with food and sighed with both heartache and amusement: "This child is really ignorant, but he is also very capable. Xi'er will definitely be happy if she marries him."

After leaving his mother-in-law's house, He Yuzhu got on his bicycle without hesitation. Soon, the back seat was full, heavier than when he sent the children to Wang's house. The courtyard was bustling with activity. It was the Chinese New Year, and everyone was preparing the New Year's Eve dinner early.

He arrived at the door of his house, and because the bicycle was heavy, he needed to hold it steady with both hands before he could lift it into the yard. Just as he was about to do so, a figure suddenly appeared, and he was caught right in the act, unable to dodge.

"oops!"

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