Siheyuan: Starting from Building a Village

It is about 60 kilometers from Xiwang New Village to Dongcheng District, and it takes more than an hour to ride a bicycle. This is mainly because most of the roads in the suburbs are dirt roads, and some sections are bumpy.

Everyone got up at six o'clock because today is Monday and they need to go to work.

When the group arrived in Dongcheng District, they separated. He Yushui went to school, Xu Damao's wife Zhang Wenhua went to the supply and marketing cooperative, and Liu Guohao went directly to the steel rolling mill without stopping.

The rest of the people all returned to the office.

"Brother Damao, what are you busy with every day? I don't see anyone there."

As soon as they entered the alley, they met Yan Jiecheng, Sha Zhu and Qin Huairu.

Sha Zhu originally didn't want to be with Yan Jiecheng, but that guy followed him shamelessly, calling her "Sister Qin" and "Sister" more important than "Sister", which made Sha Zhu so angry that his face turned black.

"Jie Cheng, I can't compare with you now. I have to go to the countryside every day, and sometimes I can't come back at night. I just came back from the countryside."

"Oh, Brother Damao, that's really hard work. We are better off as skilled workers. We get high salaries and don't have to travel far."

"That's right, Jie Cheng, when you become a senior fitter, you will have to treat us to a meal."

"Brother Damao, don't worry, I will definitely treat you when the time comes."

"That's great, I'll be waiting. Jie Cheng, I have something to do now, so let's meet later?"

"Brother Damao, see you later."

While Xu Damao and Yan Jiecheng were talking, Li Dabao and others had already arrived at the office.

"Sister Qin, do you think Xu Damao is stupid? He has to replace a good projectionist with a buyer. He still has to run to the countryside every day."

When facing Xu Damao, Yan Jiecheng now has a mysterious confidence.

"Jie Cheng, you don't understand."

Watching Xu Damao going away, Qin Huairu showed envy in her eyes. At the same time, she also had a hint of doubt in her heart. She clearly remembered that Xu Damao used to look at her with eyes that seemed to want to eat her up, and he always called her Sister Qin when they met every day.

But I don’t know when Xu Damao started to change, especially the way he looked at me became clearer, and even when they met, he would just say hello and leave like an ordinary person.

Qin Huairu once wondered if her charm had decreased because of pregnancy. But when she saw the looks in Sha Zhu and Yan Jiecheng's eyes, she realized that it was Xu Damao who had changed.

Her charm remains undiminished.

"Sister Qin, what don't I understand? I've heard that purchasing work is very difficult nowadays."

"Not easy? That's for others. But for Xu Damao and that Li Dabao just now, it's too easy."

"Simple? That still requires frequent trips to the countryside."

"They're just out having fun."

"Play? Go to the countryside to play? What's fun in the remote countryside?"

"Remote and poor place? Yan Jiecheng, haven't you been to Hope New Village?"

"This this..."

Yan Jiecheng was speechless because they were blocked outside the village that time and could not get in at all.

"Sister Qin, let's go quickly. Don't be late."

Sha Zhu was getting a little impatient. When he mentioned Hope New Village, he thought of Liu Guozheng. When he thought of Liu Guozheng, he thought of his three main rooms. When he thought of those three main rooms, he felt heartbroken.

"Silly Zhu, I heard that Yu Shui and Liu Guozheng's brother are dating. Have you ever thought about repairing your relationship?"

"Sister Qin, don't mention that ungrateful bastard He Yushui."

"Silly Zhu, you, think about it, if you can repair your relationship with Yu Shui, you still have a chance to get your ancestral home back."

"How is that possible? I see clearly that Liu Guozheng is too sinister. The He family's ancestral home will most likely fall into the pockets of the Liu family. You see, they are all surnamed Liu, but Liu Haizhong is so stupid, how come Liu Guozheng is so smart?"

"That's your own fault."

"Sister Qin, why am I not doing my best?"

"Oh, no more talking. It's almost time. Let's go."

Qin Huairu probably understood in her heart that as long as Liu Guozheng was there, even if Shazhu wanted to repair his relationship with He Yushui, there was a high probability that he would not be able to get the three houses back.

At noon, Yan Jiecheng met Sha Zhu again when he was getting lunch.

Yan Jiecheng got two small steamed buns and half the amount of vegetarian dishes as others.

I wanted to make a scene, but I was afraid of getting beaten, so I could only swallow my anger and finish the meal.

"Brother Jie Cheng, are you full?"

"No."

As he spoke, Yan Jiecheng licked his lips and glanced at Qin Huairu's headlights.

"Would you like to eat my steamed buns?"

"eat."

"Here, ten cents each."

Qin Huairu took out a steamed bun directly from the lunch box.

"what?"

"Brother Jie Cheng, what are you talking about?"

“I thought it was the steamed bun.”

"Oh, you think a lot even though you're still young."

"hey-hey."

"Don't think about it. If you don't have money, don't even think about it. Do you want this steamed bun?"

"want."

Yan Jiecheng took out a dime and bought a steamed bun from Qin Huairu. When he got the bun, he deliberately smelled it in front of Qin Huairu, with an intoxicated expression on his face.

"Sister Qin, when can I try other flavors of steamed buns?"

"Brother Jie Cheng, do you have money?"

"No."

"Then wait until night and dream. Dreams contain everything."

Qin Huairu rolled her eyes at Yan Jiecheng, turned around and went back into the cafeteria.

Qin Huairu went straight to the cafeteria's food window and said, "Shazhu, I have something to ask you. Can you please come out for a moment?"

"Sister Qin, what's the matter? Are you not full? I'll get you another steamed bun."

Hearing Qin Huairu calling him, Sha Zhu wiped his hands and ran out in a hurry.

"No, I have something to talk to you about. Let's go over there and talk."

Without waiting for Sha Zhu to speak, Qin Huairu turned and walked towards the table in the corner.

"Sister Qin, can you tell me now?"

"Silly Zhu, do you particularly dislike Yan Jiecheng?"

"Yeah, that kid really didn't give me face."

The real reason is that Yan Jiecheng has been hanging around Qin Huairu like a fly. You should know that in Sha Zhu's heart, Qin Huairu will be his sooner or later. Naturally, he doesn't want to see Qin Huairu interacting with other men, especially Yan Jiecheng, whom he looks down upon.

"Silly Zhu, just because of this?"

"No, there are other reasons."

"what reason?"

"Yes, yes, it's you, Sister Qin."

"I?"

"Sister Qin, I don't want you to talk to him."

"Silly boy, I know your feelings, but I can't do that now. Your brother Dongxu has only been gone for a few months."

"Then Sister Qin, how long will it take?"

"It will take at least three years."

"what?"

"What's wrong? Don't want to?"

"Yes, yes, Sister Qin, I'm determined to be with you for the rest of my life."

"Well, I'll ask you for a favor now."

"Sister Qin, what's the matter?"

"Every time I get food, give me an extra steamed bun."

"Don't worry, Sister Qin, these are just small matters."

"Thank you, sister."

"Sister Qin, you are being too formal. We are just like that."

"Okay, I'll leave first."

After the job was done, Qin Huairu left directly, and before leaving she did not forget to throw a wink at Sha Zhu.

Shazhu was so happy that he didn't know what to do.

Qin Huairu's idea was simple. She would sell the extra steamed buns to Yan Jiecheng. Two steamed buns a day would make 20 cents, which would make 6 yuan a month. This money was earned for free. As long as Sha Zhu was around, Yan Jiecheng would never be able to eat enough. He could only buy steamed buns from her. This would be her stable source of income.