Siheyuan: Silly Pillar is Kind

"I prefer what the Prime Minister wrote. I have always been a materialist. Only for you do I hope there is an afterlife."

Sha Zhu took the opportunity to hold Zhang Ran's hand, and this time Zhang Ran did not refuse.

"I hope you can do what you say."

"My father joined the army early, and it was always me and my mother at home. When I was bullied outside, I didn't dare tell my mother because I didn't want her to worry about me."

"If I bully you, will you not resist?"

Looking at Zhang Ran's puzzled eyes, Sha Zhu suddenly felt a little ashamed of himself.

A girl who has suffered so much still has such a strong yearning for the world and hopes that the people around her can live a better life. What reason do I have not to protect them well!

"Come walk with me and tell me your past story. I want to hear it," Zhang Ran said in a low voice.

Sha Zhu was stunned.

Zhang Ran continued, I can see that you are suppressing yourself now.

"The way to relieve my depression is for you to kiss me," Sha Zhu said mischievously!

"Hate it, I'm talking to you about serious matters."

"I'm not suppressing anything. This is the real business. Here I come."

"do not want!"

Sha Zhu looked at Zhang Ran running away, thinking silently in his heart, "As a man, you should shoulder your own responsibilities. You should just stay innocent!"

Chapter 25: Keep a few more poems for later use

Sha Zhu sent Zhang Ran home before dark. When he returned to the courtyard, an old lady came to greet him.

"Zhu Zi, your sister asked your sister-in-law to pick her up, and she said she would wait for you to come back to pick her up."

Sha Zhu agreed and went next door.

Xiaoqin and Xiaohua were cooking. When they saw Shazhu coming, Xiaoqin acted as if they had never divorced each other. She invited Shazhu to come in and sit down, and prepared to eat.

After entering the house, looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar layout and furnishings, Sha Zhu felt an indescribable complex emotion. He widened his eyes and looked carefully at every corner, and found that almost everything here was from his own home.

From the worn-out stools to the old dining table, everything seemed familiar to Sha Zhu. However, when his eyes fell on some details, the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

"Come, let's eat, Xiaohua. Don't just stand there, go pour your brother-in-law a glass of wine. Let's have a good family gathering today."

Sha Zhu just sat there quietly, not saying a word, his eyes fixed on the busy figures of the two sisters. He saw the elder sister running back and forth again and again, with beads of sweat on her forehead; the younger sister was packing things swiftly, with a warm and bright smile on her face.

However, this strange and bizarre scene in front of him made them seem like a close family. Sha Zhu couldn't help but feel confused and lost. He rubbed his eyes, wondering if he was seeing things. He clearly remembered that they were divorced! How come they are so harmoniously together now? Did he remember it wrongly?

Sha Zhu's mind was full of questions, but he didn't dare to ask easily, for fear of breaking this seemingly beautiful picture.

"Brother Zhuzi, if you are busy at work, it is better for Yu Shui to come here. This way you don't have to worry about it. If you come back late at night, Yu Shui can stay here and save you the trouble of running back and forth."

Sha Zhu took a sip of wine and hummed.

"If you encounter difficulties in the future, you can come to me. This is your eternal home."

Sha Zhu finished the wine in his glass without saying a word, and went back with his hands behind his back. Yu Shui didn't want to leave, so he stayed.

When he went back to think about what happened, he was confused for a while. At night, Sha Zhu lay in bed tossing and turning, unable to sleep. What happened during the day kept circling in his mind, making him confused and uneasy.

He didn't understand why Xiaoqin and Xiaohua acted as if they were still a family and let Yushui live there. He thought of their determination when they divorced, and how they were so harmonious now. It was really puzzling.

Sha Zhu decided to find a chance to talk to Xiao Qin and find out what was going on. The next day, he went to the next door and Xiao Qin and Xiao Hua were both at home.

"Xiaoqin, we need to talk." Sha Zhu said with a serious expression.

Xiaoqin glanced at him, smiled and said, "Okay, let's go inside and talk."

After entering the house, Sha Zhu asked directly: "Why are you still treating me the same way as before? Aren't we divorced?"

Xiaoqin was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Zhu Zi, you can look at what you are doing now, which one of them will have a good result if discovered by others? Do you really think everyone is a fool?"

After hearing this, Sha Zhu felt relieved. He said with emotion: "So that's how it is, you are leaving a way out for me?"

"I know you are impulsive and easily offend people. If one day you can no longer stay in the factory or encounter other difficulties, at least you will have a place to stay. The rain is still small, and you can't be without your family." Xiaoqin said softly.

Sha Zhu's heart warmed up, and tears welled up in his eyes. "Xiao Qin, there's no need. I have everything under control."

Xiaoqin smiled and said, "I know your character. Either nothing happens, or if something happens it's a big deal. Okay, go to work."

Sha Zhu went to the factory, and Wang Li asked someone to tell her to meet in the evening. Sha Zhu sighed inwardly, thinking that this was indeed not so easy to solve, so he went to see what Wang Li wanted to see him about.

After get off work, Sha Zhu came to Wang Li's house. Wang Li was waiting there early with a cold face.

"What do you want from me?" Sha Zhu asked straight to the point.

"Where is the house you were talking about?" Wang Li said in a cold tone.

"I've been too busy lately. I'll take you there tomorrow. The street should be ready." Sha Zhu explained.

"Now that the house is ready, what do you decide to do with it?" Wang Li pressed on.

"What should I do? I've asked you to do a few things. Wang Li, you are still pestering me. Believe it or not, I will slap you in the face." Sha Zhu was a little angry.

"Come on, look at me, Wang Li, blink an eye and I'll be yours."

Sha Zhu stretched out his hand for a long time but still couldn't bring himself to do it.

"Zhu Zi, I don't have to pester you, I just can't bear it." Wang Li suddenly burst into tears, "What's wrong with me that I want you to marry me?"

Sha Zhu was stunned. He didn't expect Wang Li to say that.

"Wang Li, love affairs can't be forced. Can't I try my best to make up for what I owe you? Can't you just marry the person you love?" Sha Zhu said helplessly.

"I don't believe it!" Wang Li shouted excitedly, "You obviously have feelings for me, otherwise why were you so nice to me before?"

"That's because I treat you as my wife, but look at what you're doing. If I marry you, will I have to be under you for the rest of my life?" Sha Zhu explained.

"Zhu Zi, stop talking." Wang Li interrupted him, "I understand, you can go now."

Sha Zhu felt a little bit reluctant when he saw Wang Li's sad expression.

He took off his shoes and sat on the bed, "Wang Li, if you can be sincere to me, He Yuzhu, I am not heartless. Go get me a basin of foot washing water and wash my feet, so that I can be like the head of the family. If you can continue to do this in the future, I, He Yuzhu, will marry you."

Wang Li looked for a long time and finally went to prepare some foot washing water for Sha Zhu. However, Sha Zhu looked at the steaming foot washing water and said, "Wang Li, do you want to remove the hair for me?"

After putting down the basin, Wang Li took a deep breath, calmed herself, and then quietly picked up another empty basin to fetch a basin of cold water. She gently placed the water on the ground, reached out to test the water temperature, and felt that the water temperature was just right.

Then, Wang Li carefully bent down, gently lifted Sha Zhu's feet, and slowly took off his socks. Her movements were very delicate, as if she was afraid of hurting Sha Zhu.

Wang Li gently placed Sha Zhu's feet in the basin, letting the warm water flow over his instep. She gently rubbed the soles of Sha Zhu's feet with her hands, feeling the hard skin under his feet gradually become soft. As time passed, the water in the basin began to become turbid, but Wang Li did not stop her actions and continued to wash Sha Zhu's feet carefully. Wang Li washed Sha Zhu's feet silently, took the basin and went out to pour it out. After returning, she sat on the bed and looked at Sha Zhu, with a hint of determination in her eyes.

"Zhu Zi, I've figured it out." Wang Li said softly, "My previous temper was not suitable for being a wife, but I will change."

Sha Zhu was slightly stunned. He didn't expect Wang Li to say that.

"Then we will share life and death from now on. If you don't let me down, I will never let you down." Sha Zhu said sincerely.

Wang Li smiled, and at that moment, the awkwardness and tension between the two seemed to dissipate.

The two of them took off their clothes, but they did start talking.

"Zhu Zi, you really need to find me a job as soon as possible. I can hear the rumors already."

"Well, that's being done!"

"You have to study hard too. You don't want my parents to come and see that their daughter is not living well, right?" Wang Li pouted!

"Wang Li, if I am sent to prison for ten years, will you wait for me?"

"I will wait for you." Wang Li answered without hesitation, "No matter how long it takes, I will wait for you."

"Thank you, Wang Li. I will definitely work hard to give us a better life."

Sha Zhu hugged Wang Li tightly, thinking of Xiao Qin, who was willing to divorce and suffered criticism for her own future, Wang Li who kept paving the way for him after talking it out with him, and Xiao Ran, the pure girl who seemed like his first love. Life really favors me, He Yuzhu, too much.

"Zhu Zi, you must make me happy in the future and you can't act like a big shot with me, or I will get angry!"

"Let's not talk about those things anymore. Now there is something important."

"what happened?"

"If you can't get out of bed again, haha, here I come!"

The next day, Sha Zhu felt more refreshed than ever before. All the troubles in his heart were gone. Looking at Wang Li who was sleeping soundly on the bed, he went out to buy breakfast.

When Shazhu got up, Wang Li was actually awakened. Thinking of He Yuzhu's appearance last night, she gritted her teeth and said, "He Yuzhu, I won't be called Wang Li if you have ten sons..."

After breakfast, they went out to work. Today, they received good news.

Director Wang Hailong came in with a document. "According to the instructions of our superiors, our kitchen has to share the responsibility of the small kitchen. We have approved that everyone will be rewarded for each small kitchen. Now I will tell you the specific rules and personnel arrangements..."

"Deputy Director He, come here for a moment."

"Director, you can just call me Zhuzi, you are too polite"

"Haha, you are so humble. Come to my office and sit down. I have something to tell you."

Seeing the director sit down, Sha Zhu picked up the kettle and filled the director's cup with water.

"Zhu Zi, the factory wants to promote me. Your work ability is obvious to everyone, so I want to recommend you as the canteen director. After all, you are the only deputy director now." Wang Hailong said with a smile.

"Director, first of all, congratulations on your promotion. This is a great event. However, I just arrived and I still have to continue learning behind you." Sha Zhu scratched his head.

"You're still trying to trick me. I'll be frank. The higher-ups want to promote you to be the director, and I'm strongly recommending you. But you know that some people in the factory might not be convinced."

"Director, I really haven't achieved anything, and my qualifications are far from enough."

"Don't be afraid, I support you. Just continue to do your job well and don't make any mistakes. Of course, you should also pay attention to handling your interpersonal relationships well." Wang Hailong patted Sha Zhu's shoulder meaningfully.