Siheyuan Back to the 1950s

After the two entered the house, Zhang Banxian asked some more questions about the pregnant woman.

Qin Jingru naturally told everything she knew, and uncovered all of Qin Huairu's secrets.

When Zhang Banxian learned about Qin Huairu's situation, he immediately smiled. The people in the city are nice! It seems that he received a big order today.

So, he pretended to be deep and said calmly: "My lady, since you can find me, you should know the rules. Spiritual water cannot be passed on lightly. This depends on your sincerity."

"I know, I know. I'm from the next village. I know the rules. Isn't it just donating money to you?" Qin Jingru said indifferently.

Anyway, there was 10 yuan in the bag, and that was her greatest confidence.

"Hey! Girl, you can't say that. This is not a donation to me. This is incense money for various gods. Be careful with your mouth. Be careful with your words. Be careful with your words."

Qin Jingru was still a little girl, and had never experienced such things. After hearing what Zhang the magician said, she was so scared that she clasped her hands together and kept muttering:

"Gods and Buddhas in heaven, please don't blame me, please don't blame me. I beg all the great gods to take me seriously because I am still young and can't speak. I didn't mean what I said."

Zhang Banxian saw that his threat worked, so he didn't want to cause any more trouble and decided to just get the money first.

"Don't worry, young lady. I have just communicated with the higher-ups. They have forgiven you because you are young and ignorant. Now it all depends on your sincerity."

After Zhang Banxian finished speaking, he glanced at the merit box, and his meaning was self-evident.

Qin Jingru looked at it and took out the 10 yuan from her bag without hesitation, and then threw it into the merit box in front of Zhang Banxian's shocked eyes.

Zhang Banxian never thought of this. He originally thought that he could cheat someone out of a dollar.

But reality gave him a big surprise. This harmless little girl was actually so rich. Should he... ?

"Girl, I just communicated with the higher-ups, and your sincerity is not enough!"

"Ah!" This time it was Qin Jingru's turn to be dumbfounded. "Zhang Banxian, this is all the money I have. The remaining two cents is for my return fare. I can't give it to you! Otherwise, how can I go back!"

After hearing this, Zhang Banxian guessed that the girl was really poor, but a mosquito, no matter how small, is still a piece of meat, and he didn't want to let go of the two cents.

So, he said hypocritically: "Girl, I want to help you, but I am just a little short of it. I hope you can think it through."

After Zhang Banxian finished speaking, he gave Qin Jingru an encouraging look.

It seems that as long as you invest that two cents, the matter will be accomplished.

Although Qin Jingru was reluctant, in order to help her cousin, she had no choice but to put the last two cents she had into the merit box.

Seeing that the task was accomplished, Zhang Banxian began to perform a ritual. After a series of fancy moves, he finally obtained the magic water.

He put the spiritual water into a small bottle, then solemnly handed it to Qin Jingru and gave her serious instructions.

"This spiritual water is best consumed at 8 a.m. Remember to bathe and burn incense before consuming it. Remember, remember."

"Thank you, Zhang Banxian, thank you!!!"

Qin Jingru took the bottle of spiritual water with both hands, thanked her, and then prepared to return to the city.

Since she had no money for the bus, she had to rush back to the city before dark to avoid trouble.

As for why you don’t go home to ask for money?

Forget it! That's only two cents, I don't think her father will give it to her, and she might even get scolded.

So, after collecting the spiritual water, Qin Jingru didn't stop for a moment and hurried to the city.

After she left, Zhang Banxian opened a small lid from the bottom of the merit box and took out the ten yuan and twenty cents from it.

Seeing the two banknotes in his hand, he still couldn't believe that the money came so easily.

"Damn, it's so easy to cheat people in the city out of their money. Should I consider developing my business in the city?" Zhang Banxian muttered to himself.

. . . . . . . . . .

In the evening, smoke rose from the courtyard, but there was one person who was very anxious, and that was Qin Huairu.

The reason was simple, because his cousin had gone back to her hometown in the morning and had not come back yet.

Lin Wencui, who had just got off work, saw Qin Huairu still waiting at the door, as if waiting for someone, so she asked curiously.

"Huai Ru, what are you doing? Is there something urgent?"

"Oh! Auntie, Jingru went to the countryside this morning and hasn't come back yet. I'm worried about her!" Qin Huairu explained with a worried look on her face.

"Hey! What's my problem? Jingru is not a child anymore, what could possibly happen? I think it's likely that she will stay at her hometown for the night."

After Lin Wencui's analysis, Qin Huairu felt that it made sense.

"Yes! Why didn't I think of that? Thank you! Auntie, if you hadn't reminded me, I would still be waiting here foolishly!" Qin Huairu thanked with a smile.

"Then don't wait any longer, go home and rest! You need to be careful with such a big belly."

After Lin Wencui finished speaking, she went home on her own because she had to go to the hospital soon and didn't have time to chat here.

Since Qin Jingru was not coming back today, Qin Huairu didn't need to wait any longer. She returned home with peace of mind and started cooking dinner.

What she didn't know was that Qin Jingru, who was cheated and left penniless, had walked dozens of miles after an afternoon of hard work and finally entered the city, almost running her legs off.

Although it is true that she has entered the city, that does not mean she has reached home.

Qin Jingru estimated that it would take at least an hour to get back to the courtyard.

And what is her situation now?

My stomach was already rumbling with hunger, after all, I had only had one meal in the morning.

As for my legs? They were no longer under my control, and I felt tired after taking one more step.

Faced with such a predicament, it was good enough that Qin Jingru didn't cry.

Come on, comrade!

Slowly, more than an hour passed and it was completely dark outside.

When she saw the outline of the courtyard again, Qin Jingru wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and, using her last bit of strength, she came to the gate.

But she couldn't hold on any longer and sat down on the ground.

There happened to be a few people chatting at the gate of the courtyard at that time. When they saw Qin Jingru slumped on the ground, two aunts quickly lent a hand and helped her back to the yard.

Qin Huairu, who was resting at home, saw two aunts helping her cousin come back. She didn’t know what had happened.

"Jingru, what happened to you? I thought you weren't coming back today."

As Qin Huairu spoke, she moved a stool over and asked her cousin to sit down first, then she thanked the two aunts.

"Thank you, aunties, for helping me send my sister back."

"Huai Ru, your sister must be tired and hungry. Hurry up and give her something to eat, and then let her rest more."

"Got it, Auntie, thank you."

After the two aunts left, Qin Huairu quickly took out the remaining steamed bread at home and waited until her cousin had finished eating.