Siheyuan: Yan Jiekuang's carefree life

Qin Huairu was stunned when she heard what Jia Zhang said. Qin Huairu asked with a trembling voice: "Mom, what do you mean by this?!"

Jia Zhang said, "I have finally understood. The current situation of our family is completely due to the lack of a man in the family. You are not too old. I don't want you to remarry. I can only find a man for you. This is the third boy of my eldest brother's family, named Zhang Denggao. He has been adopted by me and is my son. He is only two months younger than Dongxu. He is also good-looking. He just injured his hand when he was doing farm work when he was a child, but there is nothing wrong with him. You have met him, whether you are satisfied or not, I have made the decision. After the New Year, you two will go and get the certificate." After that, Jia Zhang said, "Denggao, come and sit down! Come and taste the cooking skills of your future wife!"

Zhang Denggao had already taken a liking to Qin Huairu the first time he saw her when he entered the house. Now that Jia Zhang had settled their affairs, Zhang Denggao felt that it was his turn to express his feelings. Zhang Denggao said, "Huairu, stop working, the dishes are almost ready. Sit down and eat!"

Qin Huairu hesitated for a moment, then pulled Huaihua over, and the mother and daughter sat down opposite Jia Zhang. Jia Zhang picked up her chopsticks and wolfed down two mouthfuls of food, then slowed down and said, "Huairu, don't blame me as your mother-in-law. I've seen how you've been these years. We women always need a man to rely on in our lives. Dongxu is gone, so you can't rely on him. Banggeng is in that state, so you can't rely on him either. Since your husband and son are unreliable, I can only find you a supporter. Besides, Denggao is not an outsider."

Qin Huairu gave Huaihua a steamed bun and said, "Mom, since you have said so much, I have nothing more to say. You have always said that my current job belongs to the Jia family. Okay, when I go to work on the third day of the junior high school, I will return the job to your Jia family. Later, I will take Huaihua to live in the factory dormitory to make room for you two."

"Qin Huairu, what do you mean?!" Jia Zhang jumped up immediately when she heard Qin Huairu's words.

Qin Huairu said: "What do you mean? It means literally. Since you already have a son, there is no point in having me as your daughter-in-law."

Jia Zhang shouted sternly: "Qin Huairu! Are you trying to rebel against the heaven?!"

Qin Huairu sneered: "Who do you think you are?!"

Jia Zhang's face changed instantly, and she said in a trembling voice: "Okay! Okay! Okay! Qin Huairu, you are getting cocky now, aren't you?! You don't even listen to me." Then she said to Zhang Denggao: "As a man, can't you control your own wife?!"

When Huaihua heard what Jia Zhang said, her face changed. She quickly grabbed two steamed buns made of two cups of flour, picked up a plate of food and ran out.

Qin Huairu wanted to run too, but she was a step too late. Zhang Denggao, who was quick-witted and quick-handed, grabbed her clothes and slapped her hard in the face with his hand that was missing a few fingers. Qin Huairu was stunned instantly.

However, this pain reminded Qin Huairu of Jia Dongxu. Qin Huairu came back to her senses with a start, and kicked Zhang Denggao with courage from nowhere. Zhang Denggao was caught off guard and was kicked hard by Qin Huairu. Zhang Denggao was out of breath. Qin Huairu took this opportunity to break free from Zhang Denggao's hand.

Just when Qin Huairu thought she could escape, Jia Zhang came to her side without her knowing and hugged her tightly.

Although Qin Huairu was young and had some strength, Jia Zhang was too strong. No matter how Qin Huairu struggled, she couldn't get away.

Zhang Denggao also recovered by then and slapped Qin Huairu twice. Just when Qin Huairu gave up struggling, Huaihua came with the police.

"What are you doing?!" Jia Zhangshi and Zhang Denggao were both dumbfounded when they heard the police's questioning.

Qin Huairu took this opportunity to escape from Jia Zhangshi and Zhang Denggao. With her face swollen like a steamed bun, Qin Huairu cried, "Comrade, you have to save me!" Then Qin Huairu told the police about Jia Zhangshi's plan.

The old policeman who led the team changed his expression instantly after hearing what Qin Huairu said. Jia Zhang also noticed that something was wrong with the policeman's expression, and hurriedly said, "Comrade, don't listen to her nonsense! I am her mother-in-law, how could I harm her?! Since my son died, she has been having affairs with many men outside. In order to make her settle down, I kindly introduced my eldest brother's son to her."

Qin Huairu said, "You mean well?! You mean well enough to beat me like this?!"

Jia Zhang said indifferently: "If you are obedient and follow my family to climb the mountain, you won't be beaten."

The old policeman had understood what was going on by now, his face changed, and he said, "You three, come with us!" Then he muttered, "You're still making trouble during the New Year. You've had too many good days. You're looking for trouble."

When the police officer led Qin Huairu, Jia Zhangshi and Zhang Denggao out of the house, the door was already crowded with people watching the excitement. The old police officer said, "There's nothing to see! Let's go back and eat!"

The onlookers made way for the crowd and watched the police take the man away, then began to discuss. After a while, Yan Bugui said, "Everyone, it's cold outside, let's go back and continue to eat the reunion dinner!"

When the neighbors heard what Yan Bugui said, they thought what he said made sense, and they all went back to their homes. Yan Bugui returned home, just sat down, and before he had time to pick up the wine glass, his wife's voice rang out: "I really don't know what this Jia Zhang is thinking?!"

Yan Bugui replied, "What else can she think?! She is afraid that Qin Huairu will remarry and abandon her. When she gets old and can't move, there will be no one to take care of her. In addition, the rumors in our courtyard a while ago stimulated Jia Zhangshi. Otherwise, she would not have thought of finding a man for Qin Huairu."

The third aunt sighed and said, "Qin Huairu was beaten so badly! Will her beautiful face be damaged?!"

Yan Bugui added: "Whether her face is damaged or not, it has nothing to do with us anyway." Then Yan Bugui muttered: "I don't know how Jie Kuang is doing now?!"

Yan Jiedi said, "Dad, Third Brother can't come back, why don't we go see him?!"

Yan Bugui was somewhat tempted when he heard what Yan Jiedi said. However, after calculating the time, Yan Bugui had no choice but to give up. Yan Bugui said, "It takes four or five days to travel from Sijiucheng to where Jiekuang is working. It takes ten days to go back and forth. I won't even get to sit down there before I have to come back. This is not worth it."

Yan Jiedi muttered, "Why did Third Brother go to such a far place?! It would be better if it was closer."

The third aunt rolled her eyes at Yan Jie Di and said, "Your third brother ran so far, wasn't it just for a girl like you and your second brother?!"

Yan Bugui said: "Things have already happened. There is nothing to say. Children have their own choices. We as parents should not interfere. After the New Year, send a few boxes of snacks to Jie Kuang. He likes this."

"Hey!" Auntie responded, "I'll send it to him when the post office opens."