Siheyuan: Being a fisherman in 1962

"Calm down. If this matter really has nothing to do with you, public opinion will prevail." Qin Huairu glared at Xu Damao and was about to speak when she was stopped by the third uncle.

Seeing Qin Huairu being stopped, Xu Damao became even more complacent and continued to sneer, "Hmph, don't think I don't know what you're thinking. You've already had your eyes on Sha Zhu, and now that he's drunk, you want to take advantage of this opportunity to make things a fait accompli!"

Upon hearing this, the uncle frowned and said sternly, "Stop talking nonsense here! The matter has not yet been concluded, how can you slander others' reputation like this?"

Xu Damao was stopped by the old man and dared not to do it again.

At this moment, Jia Zhang suddenly pulled something out of her bosom, raised it above her head, and cried out loudly, "Come and see! This is the portrait of my Dongxu! His body is still warm, and this Qin Huairu comes to seduce Silly Zhu again!"

Qin Huairu felt a chill in her heart. She stared at Jia Zhang's distorted face with wide eyes and was speechless for a moment.

Xu Damao was secretly delighted, as if he saw the pleasure of his revenge spreading in Qin Huairu's eyes.

Seeing this, the Third Master knew that he couldn't let the situation go on any longer. He stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "This matter is of great importance. How can you convict Qin Huairu based on your words alone? Besides, Dongxu's portrait is here, and we should respect his spirit in heaven. How can we act so recklessly?"

Jia Zhang would not listen to any of this. She only wanted to teach Qin Huairu a lesson and let her know who has the final say in this courtyard.

She struggled to get up from the ground, pounced on Qin Huairu, and cursed: "You bitch, I will tear you apart today!"

Qin Huairu was forced to retreat again and again, but she became more and more determined in her heart. She would not let herself be bullied by Jia Zhang.

"Stop it! Although I am a woman, I know propriety and honor. If you dare to make trouble again, I will report it to the authorities and let them judge the case!"

When these words came out, Jia Zhang was stunned.

Although she was just a woman, she knew that reporting the matter to the authorities was a serious matter. If it really went to the authorities, she might not be able to gain any advantage.

She felt flustered, but didn't want to let Qin Huairu go.

"Stop it!" a majestic voice came.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw that the deaf old lady had been standing at the door without them noticing.

Although she is old, her eyes are still bright, as if they can see through all hypocrisy and lies.

She walked slowly into the room, her eyes swept across everyone's faces, and finally landed on Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi, and said in a deep voice:

"I have heard about this matter. You two have different opinions, so it is difficult to tell whether it is true or not. But there is one thing I want to make clear - I personally presided over the marriage between Qin Huairu and Sha Zhu, and it is now a done deal. If you two dare to quarrel over this matter again, don't blame me for being rude!"

An indescribable feeling surged in Qin Huairu's heart, a mixture of the joy of becoming a wife and the grief and indignation of facing Jia Zhang's tyranny and unreasonableness.

Although these words were harsh, they were also meant to protect her marriage with Sha Zhu and prevent this happy event from being disturbed unnecessarily.

After hearing this, Sha Zhu rushed back home in a hurry, holding the gift he carefully selected for Qin Huairu in his hand.

As soon as he saw Qin Huairu, he hurried forward and protected her behind him, looking at Jia Zhang with a firm look in his eyes: "Sister Qin is already my fiancée, if you dare to be rude to her again, I will not be polite!"

Jia Zhang was so angry that she was shaking, but she could do nothing.

When Sha Zhu gets angry, no one can stop him, not even the Lord.

She had to retreat temporarily, muttering curses under her breath, and turned back to her room.

Looking at Sha Zhu's back, Qin Huairu felt a warm feeling in her heart. She finally found someone she could rely on, someone who was willing to protect her from the wind and rain.

"Thank you."

"Don't worry, I will treat you well." Sha Zhu smiled naively and held Qin Huairu's hand with his backhand.

The two looked at each other and smiled, as if all the troubles disappeared in this smile.

In the following days, Sha Zhu began to actively prepare for his marriage with Qin Huairu.

He personally selected the wedding candy and invitations, and even had someone make two new sets of clothes, one for Qin Huairu and one for himself.

After they get married, he will definitely treat Qin Huairu well and let her live a happy life.

Qin Huairu also began to try to build relationships with Sha Zhu's children.

If you want to stay with Sha Zhu for a long time, you have to let him win the hearts of the children first.

Although Jia Zhang was a stubborn person, she was still a mortal after all, so how could she resist the temptation of delicious food?

These past few days, Sha Zhu has been busy preparing for his wedding. He has been busy in the kitchen every day, stewing chicken, meat, and fish. The aroma is everywhere, making everyone in the courtyard salivate.

Although she was harsh in her words, Jia Zhang couldn't help but swallow her saliva secretly every time she smelled the fragrance.

Being a person who cares about his reputation, he naturally would not bow to Sha Zhu easily, but the glutton in his stomach would not obey him.

On this day, Sha Zhu was busy in the kitchen again, cooking a pot of braised pork that was shiny and fragrant.

Jia Zhang could hear it clearly in the room and felt itchy in her heart, but she was too embarrassed to speak out.

He walked to the window and secretly peeked at what was going on in the kitchen.

I saw Sha Zhu stir-frying the meat in the pot while humming a little tune, looking like he was enjoying it.

But she could do nothing but stare blankly.

The two people's life is getting better and better, but the situation in the courtyard is undercurrent.

That morning, the sun shone on the bluestone pavement of the courtyard. Sha Zhu and Qin Huairu walked out side by side, ready to go to work together.

Sha Zhu bought a new bicycle and carried Qin Huairu on the back seat. The two of them rode on the same bicycle, attracting the attention of passers-by on the road.

Qin Huairu blushed and leaned on Sha Zhu's broad back, her heart filled with sweetness.

"Look, they are all looking at us." Qin Huairu said softly, poking Sha Zhu's back with her finger.

"Just watch it, we are a match made in heaven, what are you afraid of?"

After saying that, he pedaled a little harder, and the bicycle sped along in the morning breeze, as if carrying the two of them to the other shore of happiness.

When they arrived at the steel mill, Sha Zhu sent Qin Huairu to the women's area and went to the kitchen himself.

I had just changed into my work clothes when I saw the factory director coming in with a serious look on his face.

"You've come at the right time. I have something to discuss with you." The factory manager said straight to the point.

Sha Zhu's heart tightened, he didn't know why the factory director had to come in person.

He quickly put down the work in his hands and stood aside respectfully.

"Recently, someone was found violating laws and disciplines in the factory. This matter is of great importance and must be investigated." The deputy factory director spoke slowly, looking at Sha Zhu.

His heart skipped a beat, and Sha Zhu thought about the various rumors in the courtyard in recent days. Could it be...

"This matter involves Lao Li. You have always been on good terms with him. Do you know if he has done anything unusual?" asked the factory director.

Old Li, the usually amiable Old Li, would actually do something illegal?

I couldn't help but recall every moment I spent with Lao Li, trying to find some clues from them.

"Although I have some friendship with Lao Li, I have never seen him do anything unusual. Regarding this matter, I really..." Sha Zhu hesitated, his heart was in a mess.

The factory director's words echoed in Sha Zhu's ears. His heart was in turmoil, but he forced himself to remain calm.

This matter is of great importance. Any mistake will lead to eternal damnation.

"Although I don't know the details of this matter, I have always trusted Lao Li. Perhaps there is some misunderstanding here."

"You think so, which shows that you are fair. However, this matter is of great importance, and we must get to the bottom of it."

"Of course." Sha Zhu responded, but he felt uneasy in his heart.

Just then, Fade Chen walked in, looking quite proud.