Siheyuan: Struggle in the Red Era

Chen Zhaodi eavesdropped on the conversation between the two people next door. How did she feel in her heart? It was exactly like that.

She didn't want to say much about Sha Zhu and Xu Damao, the two main and supporting characters in Qin Man Li. After all, there was an age difference between them, and the affairs of these two people had nothing to do with her.

And from what is shown in the TV series, neither of them is a good person, and no one forces them to do what they do.

So, isn't it good to let go of the desire to help others and respect the fate of others? She herself still needs help, so how can she have the ability to help others?

So, she quietly went around the main room to the side room, and then went to the kitchen. Then she deliberately made some noise, opened the kitchen door, brought out a large basin of dirty clothes, picked up the kettle, and prepared to wash clothes.

When she passed by the deaf old lady's house, she noticed that the curtains moved slightly.

She understood that the two people inside had heard her movements and did not want to be discovered, so they were observing her secretly.

But it didn't matter, there was nothing worth observing about her.

In winter, the water is cold, the clothes are thick, and the stains are difficult to clean. When she finally finished washing clothes for the whole family, it was almost noon and it was time to prepare lunch.

Because Chen Datou and Chen Guangzong would not be back at noon, lunch was very simple. Just heat up the steamed bread and add a stack of pickles. As for the snack, we would have to wait a while. We could go to the space for the snack after everyone had finished eating and rested.

Just as she was eating, the kitchen door was pushed open.

She looked up and saw that it was a deaf old lady.

The deaf old lady was already in her seventies at this time, but she was well maintained, with a fair complexion and smooth skin. She looked dignified and kind, completely different from the old lady who nonchalantly proposed a vicious idea when she eavesdropped.

She stood up quickly and greeted timidly: "Hello, old lady, have you eaten?"

The deaf old lady glanced around the dining table and said with a smile: "Your aunt will bring it to me later, you eat it, you eat it, ma'am, I just came to take a look."

She walked forward and took the seat at the head of the table.

Chen Zhaodi rolled her eyes in her heart, and quickly poured a cup of warm boiled water for the deaf old lady. Then she sat down stiffly and didn't continue eating.

The deaf old lady smiled kindly and said, "Zhao Di, your mother hasn't been home for a few days. She really doesn't care about the family. Look at you, you are the one who is busy at home. It's really hard for you."

Chen Zhaodi said seriously: "My mother said that their factory has just received a big task and they have to ensure that the task is completed successfully, so everyone has to work hard. I have nothing to do at home, so I take care of the house, which is to share her worries and also to share the worries of the country."

The deaf old lady choked, paused, and looked at Chen Zhaodi again. Seeing that she was serious, as if what she said was true, she curled her lips secretly, too lazy to waste words, and continued to ask: "I just saw you go to wash clothes. There is such a big basin of clothes. You are so small and the weather is cold. Don't freeze while washing."

Chen Zhaodi said nonchalantly: "I have already rubbed it in the house in advance. I just need to throw it outside. I also mixed it with hot water, so my hands won't get frozen."

"Oh, you have rubbed clothes at home. But you must remember to add hot water when rubbing clothes in the winter. Otherwise, your hands will be frozen." The deaf old lady got what she wanted and didn't want to sit there any longer.

If I sit here alone, the child won't dare to eat, and it would be embarrassing if others tell others about it.

"Okay, remember, the water is cold in winter, just don't get frozen. Madam, I'm afraid you don't know how to be safe. When you get older and your hands and feet are frozen, it will be too late. Okay, Madam, I'm going home too, you continue to eat."

Having said that, the deaf old lady stood up and walked out.

"Hey, ma'am, take care."

Chen Zhaodi sent the deaf old lady to the door, then closed the door and wanted to continue eating. However, the steamed bun was cold again. She was very angry.

This old woman is really cunning. She clearly made the noise from a distance on purpose to avoid suspicion, but this old woman still came here in person to test her attitude. She is really too cautious. She needs to learn more about this.

Just after putting away the steamed buns and washing the pots and bowls, the door was pushed open again. This time, the person who came in was Hu Meihua.

Chen Zhaodi said happily, "Mom, you're back. Have you had lunch? I'll go heat up some steamed buns for you."

Hu Meihua said listlessly: "No, hurry up and pour me a glass of water. I'm so tired. I need to get some sleep first."

Chen Zhaodi followed her instructions and poured water, asking, "Mom, we still have some brown sugar at home. Do you want to add some? Drinking it will help you sleep better."

Hu Meihua perked up a little and said, "Then add some. By the way, how much sugar is left at home? I remember that there were more than two taels last month."

Chen Zhaodi lowered her eyes and added brown sugar to the water while replying, "You haven't touched it since you brought it back, so it should be more than two taels."

Hu Meihua then relaxed and leaned back in her chair, waiting for Chen Zhaodi to bring her some water. As she waited, she said nonchalantly, "Nothing's happened these days, right?"

Chen Zhaodi handed the water to Hu Meihua: "There is nothing going on at home. Dad is out hauling goods every day. Guangzong has classes every day. He comes back in the afternoon and has done his homework. Just now, the deaf old lady next door came over and asked why you haven't come back for so many days. She saw that I was busy at home."

When Hu Meihua heard this, she was very angry: "This damn old woman, how can she be so jealous of others? The factory is busy, so what's wrong with me working overtime every day? How does it bother this damn old woman? Pah, what a thing."

Then he looked at Chen Zhaodi suspiciously: "Didn't you tell me I was working overtime?"

Chen Zhaodi said aggrievedly: "I told you guys to work overtime to contribute to the country. As your daughter, I should clean up the house so that you don't have to worry about anything."

Hu Meihua rolled her eyes: "Worries."

After drinking the brown sugar water in one breath, he wanted to take a nap, but was stopped by Chen Zhaodi.

"Mom, didn't a new person move in next door to the Jia family in the Central Courtyard a few days ago? That little brother Li had a quarrel with Grandma Jia yesterday, saying that the Jia family stole his meat and wanted the Jia family to compensate. The Jia family said that they would pay it back after buying meat, but they just refused to compensate, and then they quarreled."

Hu Meihua smiled contemptuously: "Look at the Jia family's character. That old hag always says, 'I borrowed it with my own ability, why should I pay it back? Well, if you let her borrow something, then just accept your bad luck."

At this time, he reacted and widened his eyes: "You said stealing, or stealing meat!"

Chen Zhaodi had a greedy look on her face: "Yes, I did steal the meat, and I stole two large plates of meat!" As she spoke, she gestured with the shape of a big plate.

Hu Meihua was now alert, sitting up straight, looking at Chen Zhaodi, and urged, "What happened next? Yi Zhonghai was trying to smooth things over, telling Xiao Li not to care about it, and criticizing Xiao Li for not respecting the elderly and loving the young and being friendly to neighbors?"

Chen Zhaodi laughed secretly in her heart. As expected, everyone was not a fool and they all understood Yi Zhonghai's tricks.

That's right, isn't he a victim of Yi Zhonghai's trick? Chen Datou has been fleeced by the people in the yard for a lot of money, and he has been pulling vegetables and coal for so long for nothing.

So he nodded and said, "Yes, that's what the first uncle said at the meeting last night. He also said that Brother Li shouldn't have shouted that he would report to the police without first asking them to mediate. He was not united and friendly at all, and didn't care about everyone's excellent courtyard. However, Brother Li didn't listen to him at all. He said that the Jia family was a thief and that the first uncle had a crooked butt and wanted to report to the police."

Hu Meihua's eyes lit up, and she laughed and said, "Finally, a man has come who dares to stand up to this bad guy." Then she asked, "What happened next? Did Xiao Li suffer any loss?"

Chen Zhaodi shook her head: "After Xiao Li finished making trouble, he ran back to the house, and the meeting was over."

Hu Meihua nodded in appreciation: "That's right. A wise man never suffers a loss in front of him. He is a newcomer and has no idea what he is doing. If he really falls out with others, his life will be difficult in the factory and in the yard in the future."

Chen Zhaodi looked confused and asked, "But isn't Brother Li from the technical department? He's not from the workshop, so why is he having such a hard time?"

Hu Meihua sneered, "He has only been in the factory for a few days, but Yi Zhonghai has been in the factory for many years. If you want to trip him up, there are many ways to do it."