Siheyuan: A blessed place to start

Jia Zhang was locked up these days and was tortured to a pulp. She couldn't stand the pain in her body and had to take two painkillers every day to relieve the pain after she came back.

But Qin Huairu claimed that she had no money, so she started making a fuss.

Everyone felt quite sympathetic when looking at Jia Zhang with injuries on her face.

"If Aunt Jia is sick, you can go to the hospital for treatment. Don't be afraid of ruining yourself by taking painkillers at home all day long!"

A deep voice appeared out of nowhere, and Jia Zhang jumped up again.

"This is our family affair, you have no right to interfere! Not to mention that you are the section chief, even if you are the factory director, you have no right to interfere!"

Xiao Weiguo smiled awkwardly, and the onlookers consciously made way for him. He walked over with his hands in his pockets and a bit of a ruffian look.

In fact, Jia Zhang was still a little nervous. She had been sent in twice by Xiao Weiguo. How could she not be scared?

Seeing Xiao Weiguo walking towards her, Jia Zhang rubbed her clothes nervously with her hands, "What...what are you going to do? I didn't say anything, don't try to throw dirty water on me."

"Aunt Jia, I don't think you know how expensive firewood, rice, oil and salt are. A painkiller costs 20 cents. If you take one a day, it will cost you 6 yuan a month. Do you think this is a small amount?"

Wow, I wouldn’t know until I calculated it. I was shocked to find that Jia Zhang spends five or six dollars every month on painkillers.

Yan Fugui at the side couldn't help but say, "This can buy eight kilograms of pork. What a concept! It's enough to eat dumplings every day!"

The neighbors who were watching the fun couldn't help but complain. These days, every family counts money to make ends meet. Six yuan a month can buy more than 60 kilograms of corn flour. Even if the Jia family has ten more people, it will be enough to feed them.

No wonder she often cries poor and asks everyone to donate money. It turns out that all the money goes to buy medicine for this old lady Yu.

Seeing everyone pointing fingers at her, Jia Zhang felt embarrassed.

"I don't take it every day... I was beaten so badly in there. I can't sleep without taking painkillers every night. Qin Hairu not only doesn't feel sorry for me, but she also doesn't give me money to buy medicine. Isn't this abusing me?"

After her time there, Jia Zhang seemed to have learned how to act aggrieved and miserable, but Xiao Weiguo would not tolerate her.

"Aunt Jia, you have to be careful. If you take painkillers every day, be careful before you go in!"

what?

Jia Zhang opened her mouth wide in surprise, and the others looked at Xiao Weiguo in confusion.

"It seems that everyone doesn't quite understand. Today I will give you some popular science. The side effects of long-term use of painkillers are just right for Aunt Jia, but this thing is addictive. In ancient times, Lin Zexu destroyed opium in Humen. You are repeating the same mistake and digging your own grave!"

Lin Zexu?

The few intellectuals in the institute knew this history, especially Yan Fugui, who seized the opportunity to exaggerate it.

"Chief Xiao is right. When opium was introduced into my country, it brought disaster to the country and harmed the people. If it hadn't been for Lin Zexu destroying the opium in Humen, who knows how many descendants of the Chinese nation would have been harmed!"

"Look, this is a wise man!"

Xiao Weiguo gave Yan Fugui a thumbs up, saying that his ideological awareness was worthy of a people's teacher.

"So, Aunt Jia, whether you want to take the medicine or not is up to you!"

Jia Zhang suffered from her lack of education and looked at Yi Zhonghai with her triangular eyes blinking. When Yi Zhonghai saw Yan Fugui's agreement, he remained silent.

At this critical juncture, too much talk will lead to mistakes!

"I...Is it okay if I don't eat?"

Finally, Jia Zhang compromised, and Qin Jingru looked at Xiao Weiguo with pride, thinking that she had really found a treasure.

The people in the courtyard gradually dispersed, feeling that since Jia Zhang had been educated, there were more directors.

"Okay, remember what you said and don't force me anymore."

Before leaving, Sha Zhu did not forget to cheer for Qin Huairu and kept speaking in support of her.

But Jia Zhang was so angry that she had no place to vent her anger. She became extremely angry when she saw Sha Zhu stealing glances at Qin Huairu.

"You don't need to remind me. I'm telling you that you must send your lunch box to my house every day. If I don't have enough to eat, I'll go to your house and make trouble!"

Shazhu hissed and was dumbfounded. What on earth was going on?

You've offended whoever you've offended.

"Tsk, for Sister Qin's sake I won't argue with you. Just starve to death!"

After saying that, Sha Zhu ran away, while Jia Zhang jumped up and down behind him, cursing loudly.

"You bastard, you have no good intentions. I will make you poor!"

Qin Jingru opened her eyes wide in shock. Who said that city people have high quality? This matter would be ignored no matter where it happened!

How could Jia Zhang say this with such confidence?

"Let's go, ignore her."

Xiao Weiguo reached out and patted Qin Jingru on the shoulder, and gave Qin Huairu a look.

Qin Huairu glanced at Jia Zhang and said, "This meal is inedible... You just came back and haven't cooked yet, right? I'll go cook for you."

As she said this, she carried Xiaodang out of the house, following closely behind Xiao Weiguo and Qin Jingru. Jia Zhang looked at their backs and spat in disdain.

"Bah, you jinx! You crippled Dongxu, and Xiao Weiguo isn't much better! I'll see how you two can argue when I catch you two dead."

At this time, Jia Zhang was suppressing her anger, she was simply angry but dared not say anything, for fear that she would be sent to jail by Xiao Weiguo again if she was not careful.

That was not a place for people to stay. It was common to be beaten during interrogation, and often abused when returning to the small dark room. Recalling those unbearable days, Jia Zhang pouted and felt extremely aggrieved.

If it weren't for her disabled son lying on the kang and her chubby grandson, she really wouldn't be able to hold on any longer.

She became a widow at a young age. It was difficult for her to survive, so she had to find a backer for herself. However, she didn't expect to be seen by her daughter-in-law.

But as long as Qin Hairu continued to stay in the Jia family and support the family, she could endure anything.

Small courtyard

"Jingru, you guys have been busy all day. I'll make dinner today. You and Weiguo can go inside and rest!"

Qin Huairu pushed Jingru out of the kitchen and cooked alone.

"Sister~ You have been wronged so much at the Jia family just now. I feel sorry for you. Come into the house and rest. I will cook."

The two sisters became polite to each other in the kitchen, while Xiao Weiguo and Xiao Dang were having a great time.

Xiao Weiguo moved a few candies from his left and right hands to his right hand, making Xiaodang giggle.

"Weiguo~Thank you!"

Seeing Qin Huairu's tearful eyes, Xiao Weiguo patted her shoulder.

"If you are not comfortable living in the Jia family, I can help you find a house and bring Xiaodang to live alone."

Qin Huairu stood up in surprise, a long-lost smile on her face.

"Really? Is it really okay?"

"Weiguo, I think this is a good idea. It will prevent the Jia family mother and son from clinging to my sister like vampires!"

Qin Jingru brought out the dishes and agreed with this idea wholeheartedly.