Siheyuan: Starting from the Old Society

After saying that, she turned and left, leaving Sha Zhu standing there alone, savoring the warmth and softness he had just felt. His heart felt itchy as if it was being scratched by a cat.

......

Qin Huairu took the money "borrowed" from Sha Zhu and went to find several "witnesses" in the hospital. She gave them some benefits one by one and asked them to testify for her in court.

When everything was ready, Qin Huairu submitted a lawsuit to the court, accusing Jia Zhang of abusing her grandson and attempting to murder him. She asked the court to sentence Jia Zhang to fixed-term imprisonment and compensate him for mental damages.

When the news reached the courtyard, it immediately caused an uproar. Everyone was talking about it and was shocked by Qin Huairu's "killing her own relatives for the sake of justice."

At this time, Jia Zhang was still kept in the dark. She didn't know that her most trusted daughter-in-law was pushing her into the abyss step by step...

Qin Huairu watched Jia Zhang being taken away by the police without any emotion. Instead, she felt relieved. This vicious old woman should have been punished long ago!

Without Jia Zhang, Qin Huairu's life did not become easier. Banggeng's health had not recovered yet, and the medical expenses were like a bottomless pit, which made her breathless. What made her even more troublesome was that some rumors began to spread in the factory, saying that she was a jinx and a jinx.

"Huai Ru, I'm not saying anything bad about you, but a woman should be virtuous and take care of the family. You go to the hospital every other day. How can you still be a woman at home?"

"That's right. Look at that old lady. She manages her home in perfect order. Yi Zhonghai is over 60 years old, but he is still so strong..."

"I heard that Banggeng was poisoned this time because of you..."

Listening to these gossips, Qin Huairu was so angry that she was shaking all over. She wanted to refute and curse back, but she knew that doing so would only make things worse.

That night, Qin Huairu dragged her tired body back home. As soon as she entered the door, she saw Sha Zhu sitting at the table with a bowl of porridge in his hand.

"Huai Ru, you're back? Come and have some porridge. I just made it." When Sha Zhu saw Qin Huai Ru, a smile immediately appeared on his face.

Qin Huairu was touched. During this period of time, only Sha Zhu cared about her sincerely.

"Brother Zhuzi, thank you." Qin Huairu took the bowl of porridge and said gratefully.

"What are you thanking me for? We are all neighbors, and it's only natural for us to help each other." Sha Zhu scratched his head and smiled naively.

Qin Huairu drank the porridge, but she felt mixed emotions. She knew that Sha Zhu was good to her, but she knew in her heart that she could not give Sha Zhu's love.

"Brother Zhuzi, I..." Qin Huairu put down the bowl of porridge, wanting to say something but stopping herself.

"What's wrong, Huairu? Are you in any trouble?" Sha Zhu saw that Qin Huairu looked unhappy and asked with concern.

"Brother Zhuzi, I plan to move out of the courtyard." Qin Huairu took a deep breath and finally said it.

"What? Move out of the courtyard?" Sha Zhu was stunned. He looked at Qin Huairu in disbelief. "Why? Why are you moving out for no reason?"

Qin Huairu smiled bitterly and said, "Brother Zhuzi, you must have heard those rumors, right? I don't want to stay in this place anymore. I want to change the environment with my children and start over."

"But..." Sha Zhu wanted to persuade her again, but was interrupted by Qin Huairu.

"Brother Zhuzi, stop talking. I have made up my mind." Qin Huairu's tone was firm and unquestionable.

Sha Zhu looked at Qin Huairu's resolute eyes, and he knew that it was useless for him to say anything. His heart seemed to be tugged hard by someone, and it hurt so much that he couldn't breathe.

"Huai Ru, you..." Sha Zhu opened his mouth but didn't know what to say.

"Brother Zhuzi, thank you for your care during this period. You must take care of yourself in the future." After Qin Huairu finished speaking, she stood up, turned around and walked towards the door.

"Huai Ru!" Sha Zhu stood up suddenly and wanted to chase after her, but his feet seemed to be filled with lead and he could not take a step.

He could only watch Qin Huairu disappear into the night. His heart also sank to the bottom as Qin Huairu left...

At this moment, a cold voice suddenly sounded in Qin Huairu's mind: "System binding is successful, host, do you want to accept the novice mission?"

After Jia Zhang was arrested, Qin Huairu did not feel relieved, but more anxious. Without Jia Zhang's pension money, the family's expenses became more tight. Banggeng became more taciturn after the poisoning incident, and the look in his eyes when he looked at Qin Huairu was full of strangeness and fear.

"Huairu, how are you going to live like this?" The aunt looked at the increasingly thin Qin Huairu and couldn't help but sigh, "Look at you, you've lost all your weight!"

Qin Huairu forced a smile: "It's okay, Auntie, I can hold on."

"Alas, it's not easy for you, a woman, to raise three children!" The aunt patted her hands distressedly, "If you need any help, just ask."

Qin Huairu nodded, but she felt even more bitter. Auntie's family wasn't rich, and Yi Zhonghai was a face-loving man, so how much could he help?

During this period, Xu Damao has been much quieter. Ever since he was called a "dead eunuch" by Jia Zhang last time, he has rarely appeared in the courtyard. He is probably hiding at home and sulking.

That night, Qin Huairu had put the children to sleep and was about to go to bed when she suddenly heard a knock on the door.

"Who is it?" Qin Huairu asked vigilantly.

"It's me, Xu Damao." Xu Damao's voice came from outside the door.

Qin Huairu was stunned. Why did Xu Damao come to see her at this time? She hesitated for a moment, but still opened the door.

"What are you doing here?" Qin Huairu asked with a cold face.

Xu Damao chuckled, holding a net bag filled with some fruits and canned food. "I saw that you've been working hard recently, so I came to see you."

Qin Huairu looked at these things and felt a little confused. When did Xu Damao become so kind?

"If someone shows kindness for no reason, he is either a traitor or a thief." Qin Huairu was secretly alert in her heart, but she said lightly, "Put down your things, you can go."

"No, Huairu, we are neighbors after all, just let me in and sit for a while." Xu Damao said as he squeezed into the house.

Qin Huairu quickly moved aside to block him: "No, I have children at home, it's not convenient."

Xu Damao was blocked outside the door, with an embarrassed look on his face. He lowered his voice and said in an ambiguous tone: "Huai Ru, I know you feel bad. That old hag Jia Zhang has caused you so much trouble. Don't worry, I will help you in the future, as long as you..."

Before Xu Damao could finish his words, Qin Huairu interrupted him: "What nonsense are you talking about! I warn you, don't have any bad ideas, otherwise I will call for help!"

"No, Huairu, listen to me..." Xu Damao became anxious and reached out to pull Qin Huairu's arm.

Qin Huairu was unable to dodge and was grabbed by the wrist by him. She immediately flew into a rage: "Let me go!"

"Huai Ru, just obey me, I will treat you well!" Xu Damao was so bold that he hugged Qin Huai Ru in his arms and bent down to kiss her.

"Help! Someone help!" Qin Huairu struggled desperately and shouted for help.

However, there were only three sleeping children in the house and the yard was so quiet that no one heard her cries for help.

At this critical moment, suddenly, there was a loud "bang" and the door was kicked open. A tall figure appeared at the door. In the dim light outside, it was unclear who the person was, but his eyes seemed to be burning with rage, which scared Xu Damao so much that he immediately let go of his hand.

"Who?!" Xu Damao turned around in panic, only to see a pair of cold fists coming towards him...

Early in the morning, several people from the Security Department of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill came to the courtyard.

"Qin Huairu, come out!" Chief Liu of the Security Department shouted at the top of his voice. He was a big and strong man with a face full of flesh, and his words sounded like thunder.

Qin Huairu came out of the room holding the stick, looking puzzled: "Chief Liu, what are you doing..."

Section Chief Liu glared at him and said, "How dare you ask! Someone reported you for stealing supplies from the factory. The evidence is irrefutable. Come with us!"

Qin Huairu panicked: "Chief Liu, this is unfair! When did I steal anything? Someone must have framed me!"

"Stop talking nonsense! You'll know whether it's a false accusation or not when you get to the security department!" Section Chief Liu waved his hand, and two security guards, one on the left and one on the right, carried Qin Huairu and walked out.

Bang Geng was so scared that he burst into tears: "Mom! Mom!"

Qin Huairu struggled desperately, but to no avail. She was roughly stuffed into a jeep and drove away.

The courtyard was in an uproar, with people talking and pointing fingers.

"I told you, Qin Huairu doesn't look like a good person. A widow is always surrounded by gossips. She must have done something sneaky!"

"She deserves it! Stealing is justified? She should be arrested and given a good lesson!"

"Oh, poor those three kids, how are they going to live without their mother..."

......

When Yi Zhonghai heard the news, he rushed to the security department. He found Chief Liu and said with a smile on his face: "Chief Liu, do you think there is any misunderstanding? Qin Huairu is a woman with three children. She has a hard life. How could she steal things?"

Section Chief Liu sneered: "Uncle, you are saying this as if our security department has wronged her? I tell you, we have witnesses and evidence, she can't deny it!"

"Evidence? Physical evidence? What evidence?" Yi Zhonghai was confused.

"Hmph, don't worry about it. We work with evidence anyway!" Chief Liu waved his hand and impatiently ordered him to leave. "Uncle, if you have nothing to do, please go back. We are still busy here!"

Yi Zhonghai was frustrated and left the security department reluctantly. He knew that this matter must be complicated and someone must be behind it to deliberately frame Qin Huairu.