Siheyuan: Since 51

Cross-campus.

Qin Huaiwu and Xiao Tingting, leading a man and a woman, came through the Moon Gate.

"Tingting, I'm not against it, but I hope you all consider it carefully."

The person who spoke was Xiao Tingting's sister Xiao Lili.

He has a pair of almond-shaped eyes, sharp and bright, and his voice is crisp and he speaks a little fast.

Xiao Tingting glanced sideways at Qin Huaiwu, hesitated for a moment, and looked at him with a hint of pleading.

"Sister, if you have anything to say, let's talk about it when we get back, okay?"

Qin Huaiwu moved his lips but ultimately said nothing. He turned his eyes away and felt the night was as cold as frost.

The man next to her, Xiao Tingting's brother-in-law Song Tao, waved his hand, his voice a little hoarse.

"Lili, don't be anxious. Now that you're here, just explain it clearly!"

At the same time, Lin Zhiyuan lifted the door curtain and walked out.

With the help of moonlight, he could see who was coming and was slightly startled.

Xiao Tingting spoke first and greeted, "Lin Ke."

Qin Huaiwu also followed Weng Sheng and said, "Brother-in-law."

Xiao Lili and Song Tao looked over at the same time, with a hint of scrutiny in their eyes.

The four people had very different expressions and the atmosphere was weird.

Lin Zhiyuan was confused, but his expression remained calm. He chuckled and walked forward.

"Tingting, Xiaowu."

As he spoke, he looked away and asked, "Who are these two?"

Xiao Lili blurted out: "I am Xiao Tingting's sister, Xiao Lili, and next to me is my man Song Tao."

"Hello, you two."

Lin Zhiyuan said, turning around and motioning, "Come on, it's cold outside, come in and have a glass of water."

Unexpectedly, Xiao Lili waved her hand and said, "No, we'll come here today and say a few words to make things clear, and then we'll go back."

Lin Zhiyuan raised his eyebrows and narrowed his eyes. The visitor had bad intentions. Could it be that something had changed between Xiaowu and Tingting?

"You said."

Xiao Lili looked down at him with disdain, "Comrade Lin, vines clinging to walls can indeed enjoy more sunlight, but not all walls are willing to do so."

Hearing this, Lin Zhiyuan put away his smile and his eyes became cold. Are you saying that I'm trying to curry favor with the powerful?

He stared at Xiao Lili for several seconds, suppressed his anger, and spoke slowly.

"Ivy is also a kind of decoration for the wall, but they complement each other. Besides, it's too early to say who is the wall and who is the vine!"

Xiao Lili sneered, "Comrade Lin, that's all I have to say. Goodbye."

After saying that, he glared at Xiao Tingting, then walked away quickly.

After the three people left, Qin Huaiwu folded his hands across his chest and squatted on the ground.

Qin Huairu, Lin Zhihui and others also came out at this time.

Qin Huairu asked with concern: "Brother Zhiyuan, Xiaowu, what's wrong?"

Lin Zhiyuan turned around and waved, "It's okay, you guys continue eating, Xiao Wu and I will chat."

Wait for a few people to enter the house.

Lin Zhiyuan patted Qin Huaiwu on the shoulder and said, "Stand up and follow me."

The two of them came to the stone table. Lin Zhiyuan didn't mind the cold and sat directly on the stone bench, lighting a cigarette.

"Tell me, what's going on?"

Qin Huaiwu sat opposite him, looking painful, "Brother-in-law, Tingting's sister doesn't agree."

Lin Zhiyuan threw the cigarette box forward, "Your words are so obvious, how could I not hear it? Tell me everything you know!"

Cling to the powerful?

I am just a hanger-on, and I don't look down on anyone, but how could I be looked down upon by others?

Is there anything more fucked up than this?

Lin Zhiyuan became angrier and angrier as he thought about it. Seeing Qin Huaiwu hesitating for a long time, he couldn't help but urge him, "What are you standing there for? Speak!"

"Tingting has two sisters, and her brother-in-law is a son-in-law..."

Qin Huaiwu spoke incoherently, and it took Lin Zhiyuan a while to sort out the information before he had a general understanding.

The Xiao family is just so-so, and their conditions were even worse than those of the Qin family in the past.

Both parents died early, and there were only two sisters in the family, no sons, so Xiao Lili married a son-in-law, Song Tao, who had already given birth to two sons.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, my aunt Xiao Heyu and her husband transformed themselves into underground party members and even held high positions.

Xiao Heyu is still very principled, or rather, their feelings are not that deep, and they don't provide much help to the two sisters.

I just introduced jobs to the Xiao sisters and Song Tao.

There have been changes in life at home, but not much.

Xiao Tingting is already twenty years old, one year older than Qin Huaiwu, and she has been with someone before.

In the same way, Xiao Lili came to the house and cut off contact.

I thought of what Qin Huaiwu said, that Xiao Tingting was more sensible and used all her salary to supplement the family expenses.

Lin Zhiyuan had to think of the worst, because Qin Huaiwu was actually quite good.

He has a house and a job, and his brother-in-law is a regular official. He is also Xiao Tingting's direct superior. On paper, he can be considered okay.

Even if you don't want to, you shouldn't be so blunt.

Perhaps, the sisterly love is not that deep, or perhaps, Xiao Tingting, who is living under someone else's roof, has to do this?

It was nothing at the beginning, but over time, quantitative changes led to qualitative changes, and the family conditions improved little by little. Did Xiao Lili and her husband have other ideas?

……

After thinking for a long time and smoking two cigarettes, Lin Zhiyuan finally calmed down and asked.

"Xiao Wu, what did Xiao Tingting say?"

Qin Huaiwu smiled bitterly, "She? She should listen to her sister!"

"Think about it carefully. You can talk to Xiao Tingting. Anyway, I want to know her attitude."

As he spoke, Lin Zhiyuan stood up and said, "If she is determined and you really can't let her go, I can come forward to help you again."

"Brother-in-law..." Qin Huaiwu's eyes flashed with hope, "Is there still a chance?"

Lin Zhiyuan chuckled, "If Xiao Tingting can figure it out, there is still a chance. If she can't figure it out, I suggest you don't waste your time."

"Brother-in-law, I'll go find Tingting tomorrow!"

"Go back to the village tomorrow and think about it calmly."

Lin Zhiyuan frowned. "Even if you want to communicate, don't say too much. This is a matter of a lifetime, you'd better know her true attitude, rather than trying to persuade her with all your heart and getting something reluctantly."

"No, brother-in-law, I believe her!"

Lin Zhiyuan shook his head slightly, "Xiao Wu, blind confidence is not good!"

After saying that, he walked straight into the house.

That’s all I have to say. Lin Zhiyuan will not interfere with what Qin Huaiwu will do specifically.

After all, no one can be sure that they are right!

What’s more, how can you know the joy of a fish if you are not a fish?

As a bystander and brother-in-law, I can help analyze the situation and give reminders. If you need to step up, it’s okay to provide support within my ability.

What others want is guidance, not pointing fingers.

Too much meddling is not good.

That’s how the Chinese New Year goes. Before you know it, it’s gone quietly in laughter.

After starting work, Lin Zhiyuan was not dissatisfied with Xiao Tingting because of Qin Huaiwu.

Work goes on and life goes on.

In the blink of an eye, the cicadas begin to chirp, and midsummer has arrived.

After more than half a year, Chu Chen became the secretary and Chu Xiaoying also married into the Siheyuan family.

Qin Huaiwu and Xiao Tingting are still connected but not entirely sure what to do.

Lin Zhihui has never returned home since the New Year.

Lin Zhihao has grown taller and stronger, his academic performance has improved by leaps and bounds, and his temperament has also become much calmer.

As for Lin Zhiyuan, the mysterious little tree in space blossomed three more times in April. He wrote a paper on the Book of Songs and successfully obtained his graduation certificate.

Monday, July 7, afternoon.

Lin Zhiyuan was writing hard when he heard hysterical shouts from outside the window.