Siheyuan: Rebirth of Liu Ergou

On the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, the cold wind was as sharp as a knife, but the Jia family mansion was decorated with lights and full of joy. Today was originally scheduled to be the wedding day of Jia Dongxu, but behind this wedding, there was a tortuous and bizarre secret hidden.

The daughter-in-law was originally Qin Huairu from Qinjiazhuang, Mentougou. She was a gentle and beautiful woman who was well-known in the countryside for her intelligence, diligence and kindness. However, during the preparations for the wedding, a sudden change broke all the plans.

It turned out that the marriage that had been arranged with Qin's father Youfu had encountered twists and turns. The one who actually married Qin Huairu was not Jia Dongxu, but his good friend Liu Rui, a tall, handsome and imposing man. His appearance made Qin Huairu's eyes light up and she was attracted to him.

Faced with such an outstanding man, Qin Huairu, in the choice between family and emotion, finally agreed to the marriage. However, Qin's father put forward a harsh condition: 300 kilograms of rice, 1,000 kilograms of mixed flour, and a series of cumbersome etiquette requirements as his daughter's dowry and preparation for the marriage. This undoubtedly brought great pressure to the Jia family.

Faced with this sudden change, the Jia family fell into embarrassment and dilemma. However, Liu Ying, a smart and resourceful woman, agreed to Qin's father's conditions on behalf of her husband Liu Rui without hesitation.

She knew very well that this was a wedding that concerned the family's honor and face, and it had to be held in a grand manner no matter what. So, she personally urged the servants to work overtime to prepare all the items and etiquette needed for the wedding. In order to prevent the old and young masters in the compound from knowing these secrets, Liu Rui bought a small courtyard outside for the Jia family.

On the morning of the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, the Jia family mansion was already bustling with activity. Guests were like clouds, coming in an endless stream. Qin Huairu was wearing a gorgeous wedding dress and a beaded headdress, looking like a fairy from heaven. Her eyes were shining with happiness and expectation, but also with a hint of complex emotions that were not easily detected. Liu Rui, on the other hand, was dressed in brocade and gorgeous clothes, looking heroic and dashing, his heart full of longing and expectation for the future. At the wedding ceremony, he solemnly swore to Qin Huairu that he would make her the happiest woman in the world.

At the wedding, Qin's father was all smiles, knowing that he had found a good home for his daughter. He held Liu Rui's hand and said earnestly: "I leave my daughter to you, you must treat her well." Liu Rui nodded solemnly and promised: "I will, father-in-law."

As Liu Rui's representative and think tank, Liu Ying showed her wit and intelligence at the wedding. She and Qin's father dealt with the guests and dealt with various emergencies, which made everyone praise her. Her presence added a lot of brilliance to the wedding.

Although this wedding was hidden behind a secret and twists and turns, it was finally held in a grand and lively manner. The fates of the Jia, Qin and Liu families were therefore closely linked.

As night falls, the wedding banquet ends.

After seeing off the last group of guests, Liu Rui took Qin Huairu into the bridal chamber.

Under the candlelight, Qin Huairu's beauty was even more moving. Liu Rui looked at her with tenderness in his eyes.

After they drank the wedding wine, Liu Rui gently lifted Qin Huairu's red veil, looked at her shy face, and said softly: "From now on, I will take good care of you."

Qin Huairu nodded slightly, a happy smile on her face.

At this time, snowflakes were floating outside the window, as if sending blessings to this special wedding.

Suddenly, there was a noise outside the door. Liu Rui frowned and was about to go out to check, but Qin Huairu grabbed his hand and shook her head.

"Maybe he is a drunk customer, just ignore him." Qin Huairu said.

Liu Rui listened to her and sat down. However, the noise became louder and louder, accompanied by the sound of fighting.

"I'll go take a look." Liu Rui stood up and walked to the door. When he opened the door, he saw a group of people fighting in the yard.

He recognized some of them as relatives of the Jia family, while others were unfamiliar faces.

Liu Rui rushed over and tried to stop them, but one of them saw him, raised his stick and hit him.

Liu Rui dodged sideways and kicked the man in the stomach. Seeing this, the others stopped.

"Who are you? Why are you making trouble here?" Liu Rui asked loudly.

"We are here to collect debts! Jia Dongxu owes us money and has never paid it back!" one of them shouted.

Liu Rui was shocked. He didn't expect that Jia Dongxu still had such a debt.

"What does the money he owes have to do with us?" Liu Rui said.

"He ran away, we can only look for you!" said the man.

Liu Rui looked at those people, and then looked at the room behind him. He knew that if he didn't solve this problem, they would probably not give up.

"Okay, I'll find a way to pay you back." Liu Rui said.

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Liu Rui walked into the room with a gloomy face, and his eyes revealed a hint of determination. He raised his hand and waved it gently in the air, and a mysterious space appeared before his eyes. He took out 300 yuan from the space and held it tightly in his hand.

Liu Rui walked out of the room and came to the debt collector. He handed over the money in his hand and said in a stern tone: "Here is 300 yuan, and you have to hand over the IOU after you take the money!" The debt collector looked at the money in Liu Rui's hand, and a trace of greed flashed in his eyes, but he still hesitated.

Liu Rui seemed to see through the debt collector's thoughts, and he emphasized again: "Don't bother Jia Dongxu anymore. I have already paid back the money he owed. Also, if anyone lends money to Jia Dongxu again in the future, I won't care!" After hearing what Liu Rui said, the debt collector knew he had no other choice, so he had to reluctantly hand over the IOU.

Liu Rui took the IOU, read it carefully, and tore it into pieces after confirming that it was correct. He looked at the debt collector and said coldly, "Remember what I said, don't try to get Jia Dongxu again!" After that, he turned and left, leaving the debt collector in a daze.

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Liu Rui returned to the room, and Qin Huairu hurriedly asked what happened. Liu Rui told her lightly that the matter had been resolved, and comforted her not to worry. Although Qin Huairu was confused, she chose to believe Liu Rui.

On the wedding night, the two talked a lot and got to know each other better. Although the future was full of unknowns, they decided to face it together.

The next day, the Jia family learned that Liu Rui had paid off Jia Dongxu's debt and was very grateful to him. They knew that without Liu Rui's help, the Jia family might be in a bigger predicament. Therefore, the Jia family decided to invite Liu Rui to their home and express their gratitude to him.

When Liu Rui arrived at the Jia family, he was warmly welcomed. The elders of the Jia family thanked him and praised him as a kind and responsible person. Liu Rui responded modestly, saying that this was just what he should do.

However, this incident caused dissatisfaction in Liu Ying. She thought that Liu Rui should not easily take out so much money, after all, this amount of money was not a small amount for them. Liu Rui explained that he did this to maintain the reputation of the Jia family and to reassure Qin Huairu. If the Jia family was pursued for debt, then Qin Huairu's life would be affected.

After listening to Liu Rui's explanation, Liu Ying still had some complaints, but she also understood his original intention. She knew that Liu Rui had always taken good care of the Jia family, and his behavior this time was also out of kindness. So Liu Ying didn't say anything more, but just told Liu Rui to be cautious in the future.

As the days passed, the feelings between Liu Rui and Qin Huairu grew deeper and deeper. They experienced many difficulties and challenges together, but always supported each other and never left each other. Liu Rui proved with his actions that his love for Qin Huairu was sincere, and Qin Huairu also felt Liu Rui's warmth and care.

At the same time, with the help of Liu Rui, the Jia family gradually got out of trouble. They began to work hard, hoping to change the current situation of the family. After a period of hard work, the Jia family finally paid off all their debts, and their lives became better and better.