Siheyuan: The beauty Xueru Huizhen, the birds are jealous

"Dad, why do you buy so many things for us?" his daughters once asked him.

"Because I want you to know that there are many beautiful things in this world, but what is more important is your heart." Yang Ming replied with a smile.

However, Xiaodang and Huaihua failed to understand Yang Ming's good intentions. Under the temptation of material things, they gradually lost themselves. Until one day, Xiaodang found Yang Ming with a tangled face.

"Brother Yang, I don't know what to do." Xiao Dang's voice was trembling.

"What's wrong?" Yang Ming frowned.

“I feel like I can’t live without these material things now, but I don’t want to lose my original heart.” Xiao Dang’s words made Yang Ming’s heart ache.

"Xiaodang, remember, material things are only a part of life, not all of it. If you are seduced by material things, you will lose true happiness." Yang Ming's tone became serious.

"But..." Xiaodang wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Yang Ming.

"If you continue like this, I will no longer help you find a job." Yang Ming's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Xiaodang's heart.

Xiaodang was stunned. She didn't expect Yang Ming to say that. She hugged Yang Ming's arm, tears in her eyes.

"Brother Yang, I was wrong. I will change, and I won't be seduced by material things again." Xiaodang's voice was firm.

"I will naturally arrange for you what I promised you. But you must remember one thing: you must not snatch it." Yang Ming's voice was deep and powerful, as if carrying an unquestionable majesty.

Xiaodang and Huaihua looked at each other and saw the fear in each other's eyes. They knew that although Yang Ming was usually kind, once he got angry, even an old fox like Yi Zhonghai would have to retreat.

"Brother Yang Ming, we understand." Xiao Dang answered cautiously, with a slight tremor in his voice.

Yang Ming nodded and turned to leave. His back was very long in the sunset. After a while, Yang "Sanjiuling" Ming returned home carrying two plump roast ducks.

The neighbors all looked at him with envy. After all, in this day and age, it was rare to find people who could afford to eat roast duck regularly.

As the factory director and deputy director for many years, Yang Ming naturally had no worries about food and clothing. At the same time, Xiaodang and Huaihua also tiptoed back home.

They were wearing new clothes, and their faces still had a blush on them. As soon as they entered the room, Qin Huairu noticed something was wrong with them.

"Where did you two go today? Why did you come back so late?" Qin Huairu's tone was filled with a hint of blame.

Xiaodang and Huaihua looked at each other and lowered their heads in a guilty manner. Qin Huairu was even more confused when she saw this. She noticed the new clothes Huaihua was wearing and couldn't help but frown.

"Huaihua, where did you get this dress? Why haven't I seen it before?" Qin Huairu's tone was a little stern.

Huaihua stammered and couldn't answer. Seeing this, Xiaodang had to stand up and confess.

"Mom, we went out with Yang Ming today to eat roast duck and watch a movie. He gave this dress to Huaihua." Xiaodang's voice became smaller and smaller, and finally became almost a mosquito's cry.

Qin Huairu's face darkened when she heard this. She didn't expect her daughter to do such a thing. She looked up at Jia Zhang, who was staring at them with dissatisfaction.

"You two are such ungrateful bastards! You eat yourselves well and yet you don't even bring something back for your family!" Jia Zhang's voice was sharp and piercing, like a needle piercing Qin Huairu's heart.

Qin Huairu didn't say anything, but walked to the window silently. She saw Yang Ming standing in the yard, holding the remaining roast duck in his hand. An indescribable feeling surged in her heart.

"What's going on between you two today? Why did you go out with Yang Ming?" Qin Huairu finally couldn't help but ask.

Xiaodang and Huaihua lowered their heads and dared not speak. Qin Huairu was even more annoyed when she saw this. She knew that if the matter today was not cleared up, this family would probably not have peace.

As night fell, the lights in the courtyard gradually lit up. However, in this small family, there was a tense and depressing atmosphere. Qin Huairu frowned, as if thinking about something important. Xiaodang and Huaihua sat aside, not daring to breathe.

"Mom, I want to tell you something!" Xiaodang leaned close to Qin Huairu's ear mysteriously.

Qin Huairu put down the clothes in her hands and looked at Xiaodang curiously: "What's so mysterious?"

"Mom, I have a godfather!" Xiaodang announced proudly.

"Godfather?" Qin Huairu was stunned. In that era, the title of "godfather" was still relatively formal, unlike today's society where it carries a slightly derogatory connotation.

"Yes, Mom, it's Uncle Yang Ming." Xiao Dang explained.

Qin Huairu frowned. Yang Ming was an old resident in their courtyard and was a kind person, but Xiao Dang suddenly recognized him as his godfather, which still puzzled her.

"Why do you suddenly want to find a godfather?" Qin Huairu asked softly.

Xiao Dang sighed, with a look of helplessness on his face: "Mom, I've been back from the countryside for so long, and I still haven't found a job. Uncle Yang has some connections in the city, and he promised to help me find a job."

Qin Huairu was silent for a moment. She understood Xiaodang's difficulties and how difficult it was to find a job in this era. But she was still worried that Xiaodang would go astray.

At this moment, Jia Zhang came out of the room and heard the conversation between the two. Her face darkened and she asked loudly, "What? You acknowledged Yang Ming as your godfather? What's going on?"

Xiaodang and Qin Huairu were both startled by Jia Zhang's sudden questioning. Xiaodang hesitantly explained: "Grandma, I...I just want to find a job."

Jia Zhang snorted coldly: "Looking for a job? You can find a job by recognizing a godfather? What is Yang Ming up to?"

Seeing this, Qin Huairu quickly tried to smooth things over: "Mom, don't be angry. Xiaodang has no choice. It's really not easy for her, a girl, to find a job in the city."

Jia Zhang glared at Qin Huairu and said, "Don't give me that! Yang Ming has two granddaughters as his goddaughters. Is that reasonable? What is he thinking?"

Qin Huairu sighed helplessly. She knew Jia Zhang's character. Once she made up her mind about something, it would be difficult for her to change her mind.

At this moment, Xiao Dang suddenly remembered something and took out twenty yuan from his pocket and put it on the table: "Grandma, this is what Uncle Yang gave us."

Jia Zhang looked at the money on the table, her face becoming even gloomier: "Is that all? He didn't give you anything else?"

Xiaodang and Huaihua looked at each other and lowered their heads guiltily.