The beginning of the silly uncle, the true love is full of the courtyard

After hearing Yan Bugui's answer, Qin Huairu slowly poured him a cup of tea and then slowly said:

"My mother-in-law, what happened to her?"

"Huai Ru, it's like this! You know the situation of our courtyard. Ever since the incident with Yi Zhonghai and the deaf old lady, the reputation of the courtyard has plummeted. The work and life of the people in our courtyard have been greatly affected."

"If it weren't for Brother Ping An's generosity in giving us a chance, we would all have to walk with our heads down. Others may not understand reputation, but as a cadre, don't you understand it?"

"We have worked so hard for so many years to restore the reputation of Siheyuan. Your mother-in-law came back as a labor camp inmate. You said she would come back, and for the sake of our long-term neighbors, we didn't despise her."

"But she brought people to cause a scene at the steel mill the next day after she came back, and even let people know that she was a prisoner! Once this incident gets out, our courtyard will become famous again!"

"My son Jie Cheng is already 20 years old this year, and he is going to find a partner and get married soon. If people knew that my family has a neighbor who is a prisoner in the labor camp, who would dare to marry their daughter to him? So, Huairu and I plan to discuss with the neighbors in the courtyard and drive Jia Zhang away!"

In order to get Qin Huairu's generous reward, Yan Bugui also fought hard. He was clearly helping Qin Huairu, but he took it upon himself. He even dragged the whole courtyard into the future. The character of a scholar was no match for a few ounces of silver.

Listening to Yan Bugui's righteous words, and the look on his face as if he was going to turn against him, Qin Huairu couldn't help but sigh in his heart: intellectuals are considerate when doing things.

"Teacher Yan, my mother-in-law's affairs will indeed bring bad influence to our courtyard. I apologize to you on her behalf. But you can't drive her away just because of this!" Qin Huairu put on the posture of a good daughter-in-law and argued for Jia Zhang.

"Huai Ru, I'm not here to discuss anything with you. I'm just telling you that for the sake of our long-standing friendship, I'm going to drive Jia Zhang away for my son's marriage, whether you agree or not. There are many young people in our courtyard who are old enough to get married, and I believe they will support me!"

Listen to the words and listen to the tone. Although Qin Huairu was speaking for Jia Zhang on the surface, she was actually telling Yan Bugui that this alone would not drive Jia Zhang away! Yan Bugui was so smart, how could he not hear it?

"Teacher Yan, since you insist on driving my mother-in-law away, I am not afraid of falling out with you. Although the state issued a clear instruction two years ago: all non-urban residents must return to their place of residence to live. But my mother-in-law is old and can no longer do farm work, so you can consider it!"

"My mother-in-law did nothing wrong in causing a scene at the steel mill today. Because of this, in order to prevent people from saying that the steel mill is retaliating, the factory leaders will definitely not agree to you driving her away!"

Qin Huairu saw that Yan Bugui only thought of using Jia Zhang's identity as a labor camp prisoner as an excuse. He frowned slightly and had to remind him.

"You..." Yan Bugui seemed to have not expected Qin Huairu to say such a thing. His eyes widened and he looked at Qin Huairu in disbelief.

Looking at Qin Huairu, who was willing to turn against her for her own mother-in-law, Yan Bugui felt a chill in his heart: What a cruel person, what a cruel heart.

While Yan Bugui was shocked, he couldn't help but feel fortunate. If he hadn't taken the initiative to approach Qin Huairu early on, he really wouldn't have been able to get this job.

"As the saying goes, a distant relative is not as good as a close neighbor! Teacher Yan, do you think this will work? We have been neighbors for many years and should help each other! As long as my mother-in-law is fine, I will pay for Jie Cheng's wedding. Moreover, I can introduce him to a job in the steel mill!"

To catch big fish you have to use heavy bait. Qin Huairu didn't believe that Yan Bugui would not be tempted by such a generous reward.

"You didn't...you didn't lie?"

"I won't lose my trust in Siheyuan because of such a small matter. But you are also aware of the current situation in the country. Jie Cheng can only be a temporary worker in the steel rolling mill. But I can guarantee that as long as there is an opportunity to become a regular employee, I will definitely help smooth it out!"

"No, no problem!"

"Old hag, let's see how long you can stay free!" Qin Huairu murmured in a low voice, looking at Yan Bugui's back.

"Old man, is it done?" Yang Ruihua saw Yan Bugui coming in and hurried over to him. He looked outside the door like a spy. When he found no one there, he asked impatiently.

"If I personally take action, is there anything I can't accomplish?! Qin Huairu answered me that after the success, she would be responsible for all the expenses of the marriage, and would also introduce him to the steel rolling mill as a temporary worker!" Yan Bugui said quite complacently.

"Really?"

"Keep your voice down! Are you afraid that others won't know what's going on?" Looking at Yang Ruihua shouting loudly, Yan Bugui scolded in dissatisfaction.

"Hmm...Hmm! Old man, what are you going to do?"

"What should we do? The mountain man has a clever plan! Okay, you don't have to stay at home anymore, go out and spread the news that Jia Zhang made a scene at the steel mill today, and that she is a labor camp prisoner!"

"What a shame!" Seeing Yan Bugui didn't say anything, Yang Ruihua grumbled in anger. But thinking of Qin Huairu's reward, he left happily.

In 1960, when there was no entertainment, there were a bunch of idle aunties, and the explosive news. Before the people working in the steel mill could come back to spread the news, the gossip about the Jia Zhang family spread throughout Nanluoguxiang.

In the evening, it was time for gossip in the courtyard again. As expected, everyone was discussing the incident of Jia Zhang's disturbance at the steel mill.

"Have you heard that Jia Zhang made a scene at the steel mill today and was humiliated by Qin Huairu?"

"Everyone knows about this. Jia Zhang is really amazing. She is still as skilled as ever! She just came back and made such a big news."

"Who says it's not true? But she has done enough. Didn't Qin Huairu promise to support her in her old age?"

"Retirement? Ha...! That depends on how it works. Steamed buns are for retirement, rice and flour are also for retirement! But her, hey!"

"No way! Qin Huairu is not afraid that Jia Zhang will go to the steel mill to make trouble again. Besides, she is a cadre and her salary is not small. She shouldn't do that!"

"Not necessarily? Qin Huairu didn't give Jia Zhangshi face today, and didn't you notice that Qin Huairu hasn't returned to the courtyard since yesterday!"

"So what? Officials like Qin Huairu and others are most aware of the impact! Even if she is not satisfied, she has to support Jia Zhang well!"

"What's wrong with cadres? Cadres have more ways to deal with people!"

"Aren't you just arguing? Did I say I was cleaning up the people? I said I was looking after the elderly."

"I……"

"Alright, stop arguing! Is it just a piece of gossip? Just ask Teacher Yan and you'll know. In our school, he is the only one who has a close relationship with Qin Huairu!"

"Yes! Teacher Yan! Hey, where is Teacher Yan? Why hasn't he come out yet?"

"Teacher Yan's room is so stuffy, why don't you come out and enjoy the cool air!"