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"Okay, I'll get up right away.

"Xu Damao got out of bed and dressed, "Wife, is there anything new in the compound recently?"

“Nothing, everything is fine.

"Liang Ladi replied: "It's my second uncle who often beats the children.

"Is this a big deal?" Xu Damao smiled when he heard this, "Are you not used to this kind of thing?"

"We're almost used to it. Now the four little kids are not afraid of him anymore, but they don't dare to get close to Second Uncle.

"Liang Ladi turned and left, waking up the children who were still sleeping, and the family enjoyed breakfast in the early morning.

Liang Ladi said while eating breakfast: "Tomorrow is the weekend, we will go to your parents' house, and we can cook the pheasant. I will also prepare some of the things you brought back.

"Okay, it's up to you, you have the final say at home.

"Xu Damao agreed," My father no longer goes to the countryside, so these are indeed less.

“But don’t be reluctant to eat at home, I eat very well down there.

Liang Ladi warned, “You can spoil them, but I can’t indulge them anymore.

When I went to the central courtyard to fetch water or wash clothes, I found that the Jia family doted on Bang Geng too much.

“Especially the aunt from the Jia family, this is not good for the children.

"Xu Damao was stunned when he heard this, and then asked: "You and Qin Huairu are getting close?"

"It's just a few small talk. I'm busy with work and I have to do housework when I get home, so I don't have time to chat for long.

"Liang Ladi's words made Xu Damao feel much more at ease,"But I did hear some things about her.

"What's the matter?" Xu Damao didn't seem to care too much about it.

Liang Ladi seemed a little embarrassed and seemed unable to speak.

Xu Damao waited for a long time, and when he saw that she didn't move, he turned around and asked, "Is there something you can't say?"

“That…is about you.

"Liang Ladi whispered in Xu Damao's ear.

After hearing this, Xu Damao flew into a rage: "Hey, Uncle San, I gave him a basket of mushrooms yesterday!"

"No, I'm going to go find him and ask him.

What is going on?

It turned out that it was because Xu Damao was unable to have children after his divorce.

Jia Zhang usually takes care of the children at home. Although she is busy, she often participates in small talk with neighbors.

The rumors about Xu Damao were spread by Aunt Sanda. Although some time had passed, the fact that Xu Damao married a widow with four children became a new hot topic.

Liang Ladi was quite famous in Nanluoguxiang, mainly because the women who didn't work liked to gossip.

As a widow with four children, her life naturally attracted attention.

Xu Damao was pretty nice to the mother and son, and everyone could understand that, but people always liked to chat, and when there was a new topic, they were naturally willing to discuss it.

During the chat, someone mentioned Yang Ruihua.

Who is Yang Ruihua? She is Yan Bugui’s wife, as the third aunt called her, and she spread the story.

After hearing this, Jia Zhang went home and told Qin Huairu.

Qin Huairu didn't think much about it when she first heard it, after all, it was the truth.

However, when she saw that Liang Ladi remarried with her children and lived a good life, and that Xu Damao treated her and the children very well, she couldn't help feeling a little jealous.

So, during her free time on her way home from doing laundry, she talked about this with Liang Ladi.

Liang Ladi was conflicted about whether she should tell Xu Damao.

Telling him might cause trouble, but if she didn't tell him, would she be blamed if she was found out later? After weighing the pros and cons, she decided to tell him, because at least it could solve the problem now, otherwise she might not be able to bear the consequences.

Besides, it was not Xu Damao’s fault, it was just other people’s gossip.

Xu Damao was furious when he heard this. Although he had changed, his stubborn character could not be changed overnight, and his changes were mostly out of helplessness.

Although life is still okay, the inner dissatisfaction still exists.

He put down his chopsticks and prepared to go out to argue with the three aunts.

However, Liang Ladi stopped him and said, "I'm about to go to work. What can you say now? Besides, is this news accurate?"

Xu Damao's eyes turned, and he calmed down. "You are right, but I will never give up. Let's eat first!"

After dinner, the family closed the door and pushed their bicycles forward.

At this time, the third uncle Yan Bugui was not in the front yard, but went directly to school. He always went to work early, so he avoided a head-on conflict with Xu Damao.

The factory was showing movies that day, but there was only one projectionist, as the main task was still to carry out movies in the countryside, and propaganda to the commune was more important.

Xu Damao thought about this problem all day long, and when he returned home at night, he felt that something was wrong.

How did the third aunt know about it? Only he and Lou Xiao'e knew about his divorce. Although he was taking Chinese medicine, this was not something that ordinary people could associate with.

This is indeed a problem! After the movie, he and Liang Ladi took the four children home. Da Mao and Er Mao came after school just to watch the movie.

When Xu Damao returned home, the third uncle was not in the front yard, because he knew that the steel mill was showing a movie that night and no one would bring anything back, and it was already late.

Xu Damao asked Liang Ladi to take the child home first. Liang Ladi said uneasily: "I'd better accompany you to the third uncle's place!"

“No, don’t worry, I’m calm, something is wrong, I just want to ask about the situation.

"Xu Damao shook his head to indicate that he had no problem, and asked Liang Ladi to leave first.

Liang Ladi had no choice but to take the children back, while Xu Damao parked his bicycle and knocked on the door of the third uncle.

"Uncle, are you there?" he shouted while knocking on the door.

"Is that Damao?" The third uncle's voice responded quickly, and then opened the door. "Damo, is there something you want to talk to me about?"

“Let’s go outside and talk.

"Xu Damao stepped back a few steps and made room for the door.

Although Yan Bugui didn't know what was going on, he was secretly happy. Since people asked him for help, shouldn't he show some appreciation?

With a satisfied expression, Xu Damao did not ask directly, but said first: "Uncle, how do I, Xu Damao, usually behave?"

"Don't I bring you something every time I come back?"

"Yes, Damao, you are very generous.

"Yan Bugui nodded in agreement.

However, Xu Damao then questioned: "How could you say behind my back that I can't have children? Don't tell me you don't know!"

Yan Bugui's body stiffened when he heard this, and he was obviously surprised that this matter was discovered.

"This..." Yan Bugui seemed a little embarrassed. His reaction said it all.

Yan Bugui is not a stubborn person. Although he likes to take advantage, he values ​​fairness.

He is willing to do what he can to balance the guilt in his heart.

He was indeed in the wrong this time, but he was also confused. How could Xu Damao suddenly know about this matter after such a long time?

"You are really amazing!" Xu Damao gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, our relationship ends here, don't talk anymore.

"Don't be like this, it shouldn't be that serious!" Seeing Xu Damao was about to leave, Yan Bugui hurriedly stopped him. Even if it was a small matter, it could not be ignored.

"Da Mao, actually it was Zhuzi who asked you to spread this.

"Yan Bugui explained," But don't say that I told you.

It's like covering your ears and stealing bells, deceiving yourself.

Hearing this, Xu Damao was slightly startled, "He Yuzhu?"

He couldn't believe it. After all, in his impression, He Yuzhu was not such a sinister person.

However, he remembered that Lou Xiao'e went to the hospital. It was He Yuzhu's suggestion, and he thought about fighting back at that time.

Later things happened one after another, divorce, rumors, remarriage, he forgot about it, but he didn't expect He Yuzhu to show up again at this moment.

"Is it really him?" Xu Damao confirmed.

"Yes, that's him.

You know, the third uncle's family is not well off, and all the fine grain in our family is returned to Zhuzi.

"Yan Bugui's face was full of worry,"Didn't you spread gossip about him before?"

"Besides, nothing has happened between you two recently, so let it go?" Yan Bugui suggested.

"..." Xu Damao was silent for a moment, but still nodded in agreement, "Okay, this matter has nothing to do with you, we will continue as usual, but I don't want there to be a next time.

“There will definitely not be a next time.

"Yan Bugui promised.

Xu Damao turned and left, deciding to go home and think carefully.

Liang Ladi was already cooking at home. When she saw him come back, she immediately came out to ask, "Are you okay?"

"It's okay, it wasn't Uncle Three who did it, it was He Yuzhu.

"Xu Damao replied.

Liang Ladi was slightly stunned. She had no impression of He Yuzhu.

"He Yuzhu, is he the one who designed our house?"

"Yes, that's him.

We didn't get along before, and our relationship has not been very good since our two families moved into this yard.

But now the situation is much better than before.

Xu Damao frowned and continued, "I have spread rumors about him before. Does he want to retaliate against me this time?"

"You actually did such a thing?" Liang Ladi looked at Xu Damao in surprise.

Xu Damao blushed and defended himself, "Those are things of the past, but he taught me a lesson back then.

If you spread rumors now, I will suffer a great loss!"

"..." Liang Ladi felt speechless. How could such a thing be settled in this way?

"What rumors are you spreading?" Liang Ladi asked.

Xu Damao curled his lips, not wanting to say anything, but when he saw Liang Ladi's stern eyes, he suddenly felt insecure and had to confess: "I just said he was a live-in son-in-law.

"You..." Liang Ladi said angrily, "Isn't this nonsense?"

“When I first came here, I knew his son’s last name was He.

"..." Xu Damao couldn't refute it. This reason was indeed untenable. "But he owes me this time.

"Don't..." Liang Ladi hurriedly stopped him, "Can't you beat him?"

"..." Xu Damao felt very embarrassed today, "He is a chef and very strong, I..."

"Okay, stop talking.

"Liang Ladi interrupted Xu Damao and continued, "If you can't beat him, don't provoke him.

You can go talk to him directly. Since he hit you last time, it is wrong for him to spread rumors again.

You can question him directly.

“This doesn’t seem to be of any use…” Xu Damao paused here, then suddenly realized, “That’s right, he is indeed wrong.

If he doesn't apologize to me, I will expose him publicly in the yard.

"Don't hold a public meeting. Haven't you and He Yuzhu always been at odds?" Liang Ladi stopped him again. "What if a conflict occurs?"

"Now our whole family lives in the same yard, and we see each other everywhere, unlike before.

Xu Damao took a deep breath. This matter really needed careful consideration because he now had a wife and children.

"Well, I'll consider your suggestion.

I will come back early from my parents' place tomorrow and go directly to their house to talk to He Yuzhu.

“Okay, but I want to go with you, and if he dares to make a move, I will fight him.

"Liang Ladi's words left Xu Damao speechless for a moment.

Early the next morning, Xu Damao and his wife left the compound with their children, carrying many things, even a pheasant.

Father Xu looked at this scene and felt quite relieved.

Although Liang Ladi was a widow with four children, her behavior was impeccable. Those things were obviously brought back by Xu Damao from the countryside.

She did not enjoy it alone, but brought it to everyone to share, which was enough to show her filial piety.

Liang Ladi and Xu's mother were busy cooking outside, the children were playing outside, and Xu's father was talking to Xu Damao alone.

"Da Mao, are you still taking that medicine?" asked Xu's father.

"I'm still eating it. Ladi cooks it for me. She brings it with her every day even when she goes to the countryside.

"Xu Damao nodded and said," We always choose to do things during her safe period, but there has been no movement so far.

"Oh, she doesn't object to having a child for you?" Father Xu asked with concern.

"No objection, she is still looking forward to leaving offspring for me!" Xu Damao replied with a smile, "Don't worry, if I don't bring medicine to the countryside, she won't agree, she said that the treatment must not be interrupted.

"That's good, the wife you married now is much better than Lou Xiao'e.

“Father Xu was very satisfied with this.

He was a despicable man with a cunning mind, but he was powerless when it came to his son's problem, and no matter how much he planned, it was all in vain.

Fortunately, the daughter-in-law he married this time was smart and capable, allowing his son to live a comfortable life. As for whether he could have offspring, he could only leave it to fate.

"Dad, tell me, I feel pretty good after taking this medicine. Although going to the countryside is hard, I will recover after a rest.

"Xu Damao said with a smile on his face.

......

At night, they left early, Xu Damao was eager to find He Yuzhu! After returning to the compound, they first sent the bicycle and the child home, and then the couple went straight to He Yuzhu's residence, because He Yuzhu happened to be at home today.

"Bang bang bang! He Yuzhu!" Xu Damao felt that he was right and knocked on the door particularly hard.

"Squeak..." The door opened. He Yuzhu was standing at the door. He recognized Xu Damao and his wife at a glance. "Xu Damao, why are you knocking on my door so hard?"

"What if my son gets scared?" Xu Damao asked.

"Hey, you're the one who took the initiative.

"Xu Damao raised his head and said, "I am here to argue with you today. You have to give me an explanation. Should I tell you now or let's go inside and talk in detail?"

"Ha~" He Yuzhu laughed, "Okay, then come in and talk!" Liang Ladi also followed her into the house. He Yuzhu did not refuse and personally invited them to take a seat.