Siheyuan: Revenge of the Stupid Pillar

Yu Haitang joked, “Yushui, you have to thank your brother, otherwise you would have starved to death.”

He Yushui rolled her eyes and said, "Do you even need to tell me that? My brother has been so kind to me, and his love for me is as deep as the sea. When I have something to show for myself in the future, I will definitely repay him."

Hearing this, He Yuzhu was speechless and could only smile sarcastically. He Yushui instantly felt ashamed.

The deaf old lady noticed that the atmosphere was not right and immediately interrupted:

"Zhu Zi, you are really amazing. If an ordinary person was abandoned by his father at the age of twelve or thirteen, he would have been at a loss and at a loss."

"But Zhuzi didn't cry or make a fuss. He resolutely took on the burden of the family and worked hard with his own hands to get to where he is today..."

Yu Haitang's eyes sparkled with admiration as she said, "Brother Zhuzi, your story is so inspiring!"

"Just like what is written in the book, when God is about to give a man a great responsibility, he must first make his mind suffer, his muscles and bones tired, his body hungry and empty, and his actions frustrated, so as to stimulate his heart and harden his nature, and increase his ability to do what he cannot do..."

He Yuzhu said with a smile: "Sister Haitang, you are too kind. How can I be as good as you say?"

The dinner ended with laughter.

"Old lady, Brother Zhuzi, thank you for your hospitality. It's getting late, so I'll go back."

"Haitang, why don't you stay at my house tonight."

Yu Haitang wanted to agree, but she thought that since it was her first time at the man's house and she was sleeping there, he would gossip about her, so she shook her head and refused:

“Yushui, thank you for your kindness, but I have to go back, otherwise my parents will be worried.”

The deaf old lady smiled and said, "Haitang, you are right. Then we won't stay."

"Zhu Zi, please send Hai Tang home. It's not safe for a little girl like her to go home at night."

He Yuzhu naturally would not refuse and nodded readily.

Yu Haitang said modestly, "Brother Zhuzi, don't bother me. My home is not far from here. Nothing will happen."

He Yuzhu smiled gently and said, "No trouble, I just ate too much and want to digest it."

"Thank you, Brother Zhuzi."

"Don't be so polite, let's go!"

He Yuzhu pushed his bicycle and walked outside with Yu Haitang, chatting and laughing. Neighbors who were taking a rest in the yard greeted them one after another.

"Uncle, it's so late, you still want to go out?"

"You've eaten too much. Go out for a walk to help digest the food."

"Uncle, is this beautiful girl your match?"

"No, she is Yu Shui's classmate."

"Uncle, please don't hide it from us. If she's not your girlfriend, will you send her home?"

He Yuzhu smiled, neither denying nor admitting it, and walked out of the courtyard at a leisurely pace.

Outside the courtyard, He Yuzhu skillfully got on his bicycle and said with a gentle smile:

"Sister Haitang, come up!"

Yu Haitang leaned back in the back seat with ease, her left hand gently around He Yuzhu's waist, her face resting tenderly on her back.

Leaning on He Yuzhu's sturdy back, Yu Haitang felt particularly warm and secure. Her pretty face unconsciously turned red, and she looked incredibly beautiful.

The breeze at night seems to have a kind of magic, which not only dissipates the heat of the day without a trace, but also brings a hint of coolness.

The quiet night sky is dotted with stars, echoing the lights on the roadside.

On this poetic and picturesque night, He Yuzhu was carrying a beautiful girl through the dim streets, creating a warm and romantic beautiful picture.

After He Yuzhu took Yu Haitang away from the courtyard, the idle aunties and grandmas started chattering.

"Do you think that pretty girl just now is the girlfriend of a great man?"

"I estimate that this is probably the blind date of the uncle. Tonight is their blind date party. The smell of meat wafting from the house is making my mouth water."

"I smelled it, too, and immediately my scrambled eggs didn't smell good anymore."

"I have fried eggs to eat, what the hell are you talking about? I'm still eating the cold steamed buns left over from lunch."

"Zhu Zi is already 25 or 26 years old, it's time for him to get married."

"Yes! If it weren't for that vicious woman Qin Huairu and that hypocrite Yi Zhonghai, Zhuzi's children would probably have been able to play soy sauce."

"Who says it's not true? This couple is so mean. For their own selfish interests, they want to make Zhuzi childless."

"That adulterous couple even dared to cheat everyone's money. What else can't they do?"

"Adulterer and adulteress? Are they really having an affair?"

"These two hang out together every day, do bad things together, and spend money together. If there is no adultery, I would never believe it even if you kill me."

"Why did I hear that Yi Zhonghai and Jia Zhang were having an affair?"

"Are you stupid? One is an ugly old fat woman, and the other is a charming young woman. Who would you choose?"

"Of course I'll choose the most charming young woman!"

"That's it."

"But Yi Zhonghai is already over 50 years old and has age spots. Qin Huairu's taste wouldn't be that strong, right?"

"Haven't you heard what people in the factory say? Qin Huairu can get a handful of steamed buns. For money, what can't she do?"

"Are you guys off track? Aren't we talking about the pillars?"

"What's there to talk about with Zhuzi? It's normal for men to get married when they are old enough, and for women to get married when they are old enough, isn't it?"

Yang Ruihua said sourly: "That girl is beautiful, but she is also He Yushui's classmate. She must be very young. Zhuzi is not worthy of her at all."

Wang Shufen immediately sarcastically said, "Zhu Zi is not worthy? Who is worthy? Your precious eldest son?"

Yang Ruihua said confidently: "My Jie Cheng has good looks, a handsome figure, and most importantly, he is young. He is indeed more suitable for that girl than Zhuzi."

Sun Jinfeng sneered: "Yang Ruihua, did you eat too much cornmeal last night and your brain has turned into mush?"

"Zhu Zi's salary is over 100 yuan, but Yan Jiecheng only makes 10 yuan a month? Zhu Zi is the canteen director, but Yan Jiecheng doesn't even have a formal job. How can your son compare with Zhu Zi?"

"You're still saying that your son is more suitable than Zhuzi. Aren't you afraid of making everyone laugh?"

Wang Shufen added, "Your son is a labor camp inmate. He has a terrible reputation in our area. Even matchmakers are unwilling to introduce him to a date. How dare you compare him with Zhuzi?"

"If a tree doesn't have bark, it will surely die. If a man has dignity, he will be invincible."

Before Wang Shufen finished speaking, others jumped out to accuse her.

"Yang Ruihua, your family is so stingy that they even count the pickles. Which good girl would be willing to marry you?"

"Yang Ruihua, your man is a swindler and a bad guy. He is hated by everyone. That girl must be blind to marry you."

"Yang Ruihua, I heard that your three sons are only planning to marry one daughter-in-law. Is that true?"

"Yang Ruihua, can your family's half bowl of oil really last a year?"

"Yang Ruihua, your daughter Yan Jie Di has grown up. Are you really planning to sell her to get money for your son's betrothal gift?"

Yang Ruihua quickly fled in embarrassment amid everyone's ridicule.