Siheyuan, Rainwater is the master, Shazhu wins

At this moment, something Qin Huairu had never expected happened.

He Yuzhu suddenly made a quick move, pressed her down hard again, and hugged her tightly, refusing to let go.

At the same time, he was muttering, "Hehehe...don't move around, it's most comfortable to hold me like this and sleep soundly!"

Qin Huairu knew very well that she could not go on like this, otherwise if she went to work too late in the afternoon, her wages would still be deducted.

She tried her best to break free and get up, but her body seemed to be nailed down and unable to move.

"Zhu Zi, I beg you, I will never steal your lunch box again, please let me go." Qin Huairu pleaded bitterly.

However, He Yuzhu was unmoved and insisted, "No! You made me starve yesterday, and you want to do the same thing again today? Unless you are willing to accept the punishment, don't even think about escaping from me!"

Qin Huairu explained with tears in her eyes: "I'm sorry, Zhuzi, my family is really in a difficult situation, I really have no choice."

Faced with Qin Huairu's crying, He Yuzhu remained indifferent. He still pressed and hugged her tightly, and soon fell into a deep sleep.

Seeing that He Yuzhu had fallen asleep, Qin Huairu used all her strength to push him away and finally succeeded in escaping from his arms.

She quickly tidied up her somewhat messy clothes, and after making sure that there was nothing unusual, she tiptoed to the kitchen, picked up the rice bowl, and took it away along with the food inside.

The moment she walked out of the kitchen, Qin Huairu was filled with regret, feeling that she had suffered a huge loss today as she had let this fool take advantage of her for nothing.

She left the place in a hurry, as if something terrible was chasing her from behind.

When she returned home, she didn't even have time to take a breath, and gently placed the rice bowl in the cupboard, then rushed to the steel mill in a panic.

At this moment, He Yuzhu waited until Qin Huairu walked away before slowly opening his closed eyes.

He thought to himself, "Hey, little brat, let's see if you dare to come here again! You always come here to steal things, and you really think I don't exist! I have to scare you this time, because you never change your ways!"

In fact, He Yuzhu was intentionally trying to play a trick on Qin Huairu, hoping to make her late by stalling for time, which would eventually lead to her having her salary deducted.

Only in this way, perhaps Qin Huairu will learn her lesson and no longer come to steal easily.

Sure enough, when Qin Huairu arrived at the factory, it was already 2:30 in the afternoon, and she was half an hour late.

Coincidentally, Director Guo from the workshop passed by and saw the late Qin Huairu at a glance.

"Qin Huairu, where have you been? Don't you know that you are late?" Director Guo asked with a stern face.

Qin Huairu looked aggrieved and quickly explained, "Director Guo, I'm so sorry. I just went home to make lunch for my child. I'm the only one left at home now, and I really can't do anything. Please understand."

However, Director Guo was not moved at all and said seriously: "No matter what the reason is, since I saw you late with my own eyes, you must be fined. This is the factory rule and no one can be exempted!"

After hearing this, Qin Huairu turned pale and begged bitterly, "No, Director Guo, if you fine me again, I really won't be able to survive. Our family is still burdened with foreign debts, and part of my salary will be deducted to repay the debts. Please be merciful and let me go this time..."

"This has nothing to do with me. I'm just following the rules. Don't blame me for being ruthless." Director Guo still insisted on his principles and refused to give in.

As soon as Director Guo finished speaking, he turned and left without wasting any more words with Qin Hairu.

He knew in his heart that with Qin Hairu's personality, she would definitely come to him on her own initiative for this matter.

At this moment, Qin Huairu was secretly cursing He Yuzhu in her heart, feeling that she had been badly harmed by him.

She originally thought that she could save some money by using some leftovers, but she didn't expect to be deducted so much money. This money was enough for her to buy several meals. It was really a losing deal!

In fact, Yi Zhonghai had already noticed the situation here.

Looking at Qin Huairu who looked aggrieved, he walked over and asked with concern: "Qin Huairu, what happened?"

Qin Huairu felt like she had found a savior, and quickly told Yi Zhonghai everything that had happened: "Uncle, this is what happened. I was late for half an hour today, and Director Guo insisted on deducting my money."

Yi Zhonghai frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he comforted her: "Well, everyone knows your situation. I will go talk to him later, so don't worry."

Hearing this, Qin Huairu seemed to have taken a reassurance pill, and said with tears of gratitude: "Well, thank you so much! If it weren't for your help, I really don't know what I would do."

Qin Huairu then went back to work with peace of mind. She was no longer worried about the matter because with the presence of Daye, an eighth-level worker, everything was not a problem.

He Yushui had been waiting for Ma Hua to return, and after he returned, he went there to rest for a while with peace of mind.

After all, other colleagues would take care of the remaining affairs in the cafeteria, and she only had to wait until four o'clock in the afternoon before she could leave work.

As he didn't know the situation at home, when it was four o'clock in the afternoon, He Yushui said goodbye to everyone and left.

After stepping out of the steel mill, she went straight to the vegetable market to buy food.

Because I was worried about theft again - there were not many vegetables left at home - I was extra cautious in this purchase.

However, when we arrived at the vegetable market, we found that only potatoes and cabbage were left on the stalls, and the rest of the dishes were sold out.

Although she felt a little regretful, she thought that cabbage and potatoes were enough to meet her needs, and compared with the severe famine a few years ago, her current situation was quite comfortable, at least she didn't have to worry about starving.

When she stepped into the courtyard, she happened to meet the third uncle watering the flowers leisurely at the door.

At this moment, the third uncle was wearing a pair of glasses on his nose with tape on the temples. His small eyes kept moving, vigilantly scanning the surroundings.

He watched He Yushui carrying vegetables into the courtyard, and couldn't help but ask curiously, "I heard that you asked someone to bring back four lunch boxes. Aren't these enough for you?"

He Yushui smiled and explained, "Well, these are prepared in advance. In case the weather is bad or I forget to bring my lunch box, I can still cook some food to fill my stomach. Besides, there are not many vegetables left at home, so it's always good to stock up more, what do you think?"

"Yeah, that makes sense." He nodded in agreement.

Then, He Yushui added, "However, Qin Huairu will also go home at noon in the next two days. She also brought a lunch box with her, probably for the three children."

"Well, the old man was kind enough to take them, mother and her two children, in to live here. He can't also take care of their lunch, right?" He agreed with a smile.

"Haha, you're absolutely right! There is a limit to helping others. It's already quite good for an old man to be able to do this." He Yushui responded.

"That's right. Qin Huairu originally planned to move out of this yard and live in the factory dormitory. Who could have expected that the first uncle would lend a helping hand at the critical moment." The third uncle said with emotion.