Siheyuan: Don’t say I can’t do it

When the popsicle became much smaller, Chen Luo put it in Xiaodang's hand and let her hold it herself.

Chen Luo's fingers have now become sticky.

When he returned to the courtyard, he ran into Auntie San, who was carrying a vinegar bottle and was about to buy vinegar. Chen Luo said, "There is nothing to eat in the supply and marketing cooperative, only salt. If you want to buy vinegar, you should go to the street to buy it."

"I'm just going to buy it at the entrance of the alley. There's a small shop over there that sells vinegar and soy sauce."

The third aunt had just walked into the doorway when the second aunt also came out from the hanging flower door. She was holding two bottles in her hands, and it seemed that she was going to buy soy sauce and vinegar.

This time Chen Luo just nodded at her and went to the sink to wash his hands without saying a word.

"Mom, eat!"

"Okay! Mommy, just give it a taste!"

Chen Luo turned around when he heard the sound and saw Qin Huairu licking Xiaodang's popsicle with her little tongue, her eyes narrowed, as if she was intoxicated.

Chen Luo really wanted to try whether a popsicle could bring Qin Huairu a sense of happiness.

But he immediately realized that Qin Huairu was different from Xiaodang.

Her appetite had long been spoiled by Sha Zhu. How could a two-cent popsicle possibly bring her happiness?

Even if you give her ten dollars, she may still feel that you don't give her enough.

Thinking of Qin Huairu's blood-sucking instinct, Chen Luo felt that it would be better for him to keep a little distance.

Didn’t you see that she now lets Xiaodang take the lead?

Will the next step be to trick him and turn him into the second Shazhu?

Although Chen Luo believed that he was sober enough, he did not particularly trust his own willpower, and felt that his heart was not strong enough.

Chen Luo felt that if Qin Huairu really used all of her tricks against him, he might not be able to resist.

So Chen Luo decided that it would be better to avoid it strategically.

"Sister-in-law Huairu, is your mother-in-law still summoning spirits every day? Has she been beaten by the deaf old lady again?"

"She's used to it. She feels uncomfortable if she doesn't summon spirits for a day."

"That's for sure. She probably thought that she would feel less lonely if she called Lao Jia a few times."

"Now she only dares to summon the spirits in a low voice, not loudly, for fear of being beaten."

"Is Jia Zhang still afraid?"

"She only remembers eating and not being beaten. She only knows how to bully me." Qin Huairu said helplessly.

"Won't you go to the Women's Federation?"

"If I had a Beijing hukou, I would have gone there a long time ago! But if we really fall out now, what should I do?"

"What are you afraid of? If you really have a falling out and have nowhere to go, I can rent a place for you and keep you as my mistress." Chen Luo chuckled.

"Go to hell! You don't even have much hair, and you still want to keep a mistress!"

"How do you know? Have you seen it?" Chen Luo asked in surprise.

"Do I need to see it? At your age, you can guess it."

"What about Brother Jia?" Chen Luo said with a wicked smile.

"Who in this courtyard can compare to your brother Jia? He is not only handsome, he is also good in other aspects." Qin Huairu said proudly.

"Oh my god! Is this true? I'll have to go over and listen to what's going on at the wall when I have time..."

"No need to listen. Just ask Yan Jiecheng, Liu Guangtian and others and you will know." Qin Huairu replied nonchalantly.

"You know all about them going to listen to Zenggen, so you and Brother Jia..." Chen Luo was very surprised.

"It's your brother Jia who likes people to eavesdrop, and I'm just obeying his wishes." Qin Huairu gave Chen Luo an ambiguous look.

"Then Brother Jia doesn't mind your exposure?" Chen Luo couldn't help but ask a more direct question.

"Who knows what he's thinking? Anyway, he's my man, so he can do whatever he wants."

Qin Huairu's face flushed with embarrassment, but she immediately calmed down and put on a proud expression.

This woman's expressions were so varied and natural that Chen Luo thought she should apply for a job at a film studio. Maybe she would succeed in one try.

"They all said that Jia Ge's bottom is like a little carrot head. Is that true?"

"What's wrong with that, little rascal? As long as it works!" Qin Huairu admitted without hesitation.

Qin Huairu’s reaction surprised Chen Luo again, and he was a little confused. Could this little carrot head work?

However, thinking that Qin Huairu is now in the second place and looking forward to the third place, it cannot be said that Brother Jia’s little carrot head is useless.

"It really works! You have more children, so you are right!"

Chen Luo felt that it was really hard to grasp the scale of this topic, so he didn't plan to continue talking about it.

Hearing the voices coming from the Chuihua Gate, Qin Huairu immediately said, "Sister, I have to go back. If my mother-in-law doesn't see me for a while, she will say that I am cheating on her husband."

"How many have you stolen?" Chen Luo was quite interested in this question.

"How could I possibly cheat on him? Dongxu treats me very well, and I won't let him down!"

Chen Luo thought, 'Can I believe this? They are treating me like a fool!'

"Actually, I think that living in the backyard should be more comfortable for you than living in the middle yard, right?"

"It's okay. The two rooms are separated, so it's more comfortable. Plus, with the suppression of the deaf old lady, my mother-in-law scolds me less often."

At this moment, Jia Zhang's shouting was heard outside.

"Old Jia, Qin Huairu is so unfilial. She bought popsicles for that money-loser and didn't even buy one for me..."

When Chen Luo heard this, he realized that Xiaodang really kept the secret and didn't say that he was the one who gave the popsicle.

"I really have to go back!" Qin Huairu walked quickly towards the Chuihua Gate.

Yan Jiefang walked over with a smirk on his face, raised his eyebrows at Chen Luo, and whispered, "How is it? Is there any hope?"

"What's going on?" Chen Luo asked doubtfully.

"Pretend! Just pretend! Xiaodang doesn't ask anyone else for a popsicle, why does he ask you for one? There must be something going on between you and Sister Huairu. You see, my eyes are still quite useful!"

"There is nothing wrong with your eyes, but your brain may be filled with water. Can't you see that she used Xiaodang to test me, just to make sure whether my heart is soft enough. She is attracted by my little money."

"Oh! Hiss - it really is! Is she trying to turn you into another idiot? You better be careful!"

Yan Jiefang actually believed Chen Luo's analysis, because from the Third Uncle's words and deeds, he already knew what kind of person Qin Huairu was.

"There are so many beautiful women out there. I won't be thinking about a married woman."

"That's right! There's a very beautiful woman in East Mianhua Hutong!"

"How beautiful is she? Compared to Qin Huairu?"

If there is a particularly beautiful woman, Chen Luo would still be interested, after all, he is not a vegetarian.

"Do you have anything to eat here?"

Yan Jiefang suddenly asked this, which surprised Chen Luo. "What do you mean?"

"If you have food, I can take you to find the beautiful woman in East Mianhua Alley."

"Is it you who wants to eat, or is it the woman who wants to eat?"

"Nonsense! Of course she needs to eat! For just ten steamed breads, she will go out with you."

"Where can I get so many steamed bread?" Chen Luo understood what he meant. Maybe they did this because they couldn't make ends meet.

"That's such a pity, it means you are not lucky enough to have a girlfriend!" Yan Jiefang shook his head, looking as if he felt sorry for him.

Chen Luo looked at him suspiciously and asked, "What's going on? Can you explain it more clearly?"

Yan Jiefang swallowed his saliva and seemed a little hesitant, but he still lowered his voice and said, "You know Mr. Lin from Dongmianhua Hutong, right? His wife is so beautiful."

Chen Luo thought that Yan Jiefang was actually making trouble by referring to a married woman.

However, Chen Luo didn't particularly believe it.

So he had a puzzled expression on his face, "Mr. Lin makes a lot of money, right? Can his wife do this?"

Yan Jiefang winked and said, "Yesterday Shazhu gave her ten steamed bread, and she went out to play with Shazhu. They played until about four in the afternoon, and when they came back, Shazhu's legs were weak..."

If Yan Jiefang was talking about Xu Damao, Chen Luo might still believe it.

But since he brought up Sha Zhu as an example, Chen Luo didn't even bother to doubt it.

But Chen Luo still gave Yan Jiefang face and went to Dongmianhua Hutong with him.

"It's right in front! You have to be mentally prepared! The girl from the Lin family looks like a man would have some ideas."

After saying that, he couldn't wait to pull Chen Luo towards the Lin family.

Seeing Yan Jiefang so anxious, Chen Luo couldn't help but feel curious.

He wanted to know what kind of woman could be admired so much by Yan Jiefang.

The two men came to the gate of Mr. Lin's courtyard in Dongmianhua Hutong. Yan Jiefang asked Chen Luo to wait outside first, while he went into the courtyard and entered the east wing.

Chen Luo stood outside the door, feeling somewhat confused but not thinking too much about it.

However, his hearing was so sharp that he could hear the voices inside clearly.