The Great Era of Siheyuan

Qin Jingru left Li Wenqiang's house with great joy, and her steps became much lighter. As she walked, she thought about how she could buy beautiful clothes and delicious food with money in the future, and a bright smile appeared on her face.

After Li Wenqiang closed the door, he leaned against it and shook his head slightly. Qin Jingru was really simple and easy to coax, but her sister was different. Her heart was full of calculations.

"No, I can't let her know that I have money. Otherwise, she will definitely make a fuss if she finds out."

Li Wenqiang made up his mind that he would pretend to be poor in the yard from now on and collude with Xu Damao later. Otherwise, with the Qin sisters' greedy character, they might cause trouble again!

Fortunately, I am quite low-key in the hospital. Except Xu Damao who can guess a little, no one knows how much money I have, otherwise it would be difficult to fool him.

Returning to the kitchen, looking at the roast duck, I decided to treat my wife well tonight. I would spend the next few nights with her and I could have fun once I moved out.

On the other side, Qin Huairu had been waiting for news from Qin Jingru in the room. Seeing Qin Jingru coming back, she hurriedly asked, "How is it? Did he agree?"

Qin Jingru nodded excitedly: "Sister, he agreed and said that he would give me the money tomorrow and find me a house in the future."

Qin Huairu looked at Qin Jingru with satisfaction and said, "That's right. You should live a good life with him from now on. Don't forget me if there are any benefits."

"Well, don't worry, how can I forget you?"

Qin Jingru nodded obediently, but she was thinking about what she would buy with the money.

After hearing this, Qin Huairu showed a satisfied smile on her face. She thought that Li Wenqiang was quite generous and so straightforward. Wasn't what she asked for a little too little?

It didn't take long for everyone to know that a beautiful girl had come to the yard. When Qin Huairu went out to wash vegetables, everyone began to pass by her door intentionally or unintentionally, and took a look at what her sister looked like.

It was fine at first, as they were all women, just chatting and asking about her situation, and after they got to know her clearly, as the men in the hospital started to get off work, this group of women started to take action.

There were many people of marriageable age in the courtyard, including Liu Guangtian from the second uncle's family, Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang from the third uncle's family, and Xu Damao from the backyard. In addition to them, there were also several unmarried young people, and the courtyard suddenly became lively.

Qin Jingru's arrival was like throwing a piece of meat into a wolf pack, and countless people were staring at her.

When it was almost dark, Yan Jiecheng came back from outside riding a 90% new 28-inch bicycle, which stunned the entire Yan family.

"Dad, did you see that? What did I say before? Don't look down on the poor young man! See this? It's a brand new Phoenix 28 truck. It's mine!"

After saying this, Yan Jiecheng patted his bicycle and looked at his parents proudly.

Yesterday, after Liu Guangtian separated from him, he sold the small yellow croaker for 180 yuan at the black market near Prince Chun's Mansion in Houhai, Shichahai, and spent another 140 yuan to buy a second-hand bicycle. He planned to use the remaining money to modify the bicycle bed and return to the three-wheeled vehicle market!

As far as he knew, Yan Jiefang had been making at least two or three yuan a day driving a tricycle recently, which made his eyes almost red.

The uncle and his wife walked around his bicycle and asked curiously.

"Hey, Jie Cheng, you've really made it! Look at this car, it's much better than the one we have! Look at the seat and the wheels, they're so beautiful!"

The three aunts couldn't let go of him and touched him here and there, praising him endlessly and looking at him with satisfaction on their faces, which greatly satisfied Yan Jiecheng's self-esteem.

"Where did you get this car?"

The third uncle took a look at him and asked with a frown, "This rebellious son actually has money to buy a bicycle. There must be something strange about this."

"Didn't I tell you? I bought it!"

Yan Jiecheng said proudly.

"Really? Where does your money come from?"

The third uncle looked at him expressionlessly and questioned.

"Why do you care where the money came from? I bought the car anyway. Why are you asking so many questions?"

Yan Jiecheng said in panic. He was not a strong-willed person. When asked by the third uncle, he immediately started to panic because the money he made was not legitimate.

"I'm your father, if I don't take care of you, who will? Tell me, where did this money come from?"

As soon as the third uncle saw his expression, he knew that there must have been problems in the past few years.

“I earned it!”

Yan Jiecheng said stubbornly.

"You bastard, you dare to lie? If you don't tell me, do you believe I will beat you?"

After saying this, the third uncle angrily prepared to find someone he could use to do something, so as to give him some reward from his father.

"Mom, look at my dad, he's crazy! He wanted to beat me up when I bought a car. Am I your biological child?"

When Yan Jiecheng saw this, he immediately hid behind his mother and asked his third aunt to help him resist his father.

"Old Yan, what do you want to do? Isn't it a good thing for the child to buy a bicycle? Why are you so crazy!"

The third aunt persuaded the third uncle.

"There must be something wrong with his money. He must have stolen it or robbed it. If the police find out later, you should prepare to go to jail!"

The third uncle scolded angrily.

"Who said there's something wrong with my money? I worked so hard to earn this money!"

Yan Jiecheng couldn't help but retort.

That’s right. He worked so hard last night and was beaten up by Sha Zhu. How could he not be tired?

"How dare you lie to me? Tell me how you made your money, and take me with you to make some!"

The third uncle was extremely furious. If this got to know, his job as a teacher would be over. A teacher who couldn't even teach his own son, who turned into a thief, no school would dare to hire him in the future.

"Alright, alright, stop talking. Isn't everything alright? Jie Cheng, push the car in. And you, Old Yan, you should say less. You've made it sound like there's something wrong even if it's nothing. Can't you speak more quietly?"

Seeing that the two were about to quarrel, the third aunt hurriedly stopped them.

"Hmph, Dad, I'm telling you, I can afford a bicycle even without you. Tomorrow I'm going to put a cargo box on the bicycle, and from now on, I'll continue to ride a tricycle! All the money I earn is mine!"

After Yan Jiecheng finished speaking, he walked to the front of the car, turned around and was suddenly stunned.

Liu Guangtian, dressed in a bright and handsome suit and holding half a roast duck in his hand, stood at the door for who knows how long, his eyes fixed on him.

The couple followed Liu Guangtian's gaze and happened to see Liu Guangtian.

Seeing the roast duck in his hand, the uncle quickly put on a smiling face and walked over to see if he could take advantage of it.

"It's broad daylight now! You're going to see your date. You look so handsome in this outfit. You even bought a roast duck! It just so happens that your uncle still has half a bottle of Erguotou in his room. How about you come to my place to get some?"

After the third uncle finished speaking, drool was almost flowing from the corners of his mouth.

"No, Third Uncle, I have something else to do! I'll go back first."

Liu Guangtian twitched his lips and left after saying that! This old man wants to take advantage of everyone. He is so shameless.

Seeing this, Yan Jiecheng hurriedly took the opportunity to push the cart back into the house, his heart pounding. This was over, he knew everything, he would be in trouble later!

"Oh, is there something? If you have something, forget it. Your uncle is not thinking about the half roast duck in your hand. He just wants to have a good chat with you! Since you have something to do, go back first!"

The third uncle said this and watched Liu Guangtian leave reluctantly.

"It's really strange. What's going on with the people in this courtyard today? Why did everyone buy roast duck? Are they all so rich?"

The third aunt said as she watched Liu Guangtian leaving.

"Why, who else in our courtyard bought roast duck?"

The third uncle asked curiously, "I haven't eaten meat for a long time, and my mouth is almost dry." There are fewer and fewer rats nearby, and they have all been caught.

"Li Wenqiang, who else? I'm telling you that you can't have it! Humph, let's go back to the house. Tonight we're going to have steamed buns made with three-grain flour, with some dried sweet potatoes and pickles. Forget about their roast duck!"

The three aunts saw through his little thoughts at a glance!

"Who said I missed their roast duck? Tomorrow I'll get off work early and find a place to cast my rod and catch some big fish so we can have some meat for our family!"

The third uncle said unconvinced.

"Yes, yes, look at your ability! You can barely catch a few fish in a month!"

The three aunts complained.

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