Soul of the Siheyuan: Zhuzi, I can still give birth

"The girl's name is Li Qin. She lives in East City. Her father died unexpectedly a few years ago."

"His mother cried until she went blind. She was the only child in her family, so she couldn't continue her studies."

"Now I am at home taking care of my mom, and I have taken on odd jobs pasting matchboxes, but I can barely make ends meet."

As Matchmaker Wang spoke, her eyes turned red.

"The girl is really beautiful, and many people have proposed to her."

"But her requirement is that after getting married, she must bring her mother with her to her husband's house."

"These days, no family has an easy life. If there is one more mouth to feed, the whole family may not be able to survive. So this important event of life is delayed again and again."

Matchmaker Wang said to He Yuzhu a little embarrassedly.

"Zhu Zi, you know your family situation well. It's good to not have parents. You don't have any burden."

"But when you have a child in the future, there will always be a mother-in-law who can help take care of it. Many girls were very satisfied after hearing about your job conditions."

"But when it comes to taking care of children, no one wants to do it."

He Yuzhu nodded.

It’s not like I haven’t been on a blind date before.

They all called it off using the excuse that there would be no one to take care of the child and they already had a younger sister to take care of.

"This girl doesn't mind, but she said that after getting married, she wants to bring her mother over. If she agrees, we can go and meet her."

"If you don't agree, forget it. I'll find another one for you."

He Yuzhu didn't bother either.

I have nothing in abundance, except for plenty of food and money.

Not to mention one mother, even if there were several mothers, we could support them all.

"Okay, my sister will graduate in a few years and will get married. It's just that the family is lonely. If she really gets married, her mother is still my mother, so I will support her."

"There's no shortage of food at home!"

He Yuzhu said cheerfully.

Matchmaker Wang was also happy.

She really wanted to help that poor girl Li Qin.

"Okay, we'll go right away. Now is a good time to take the bus. We can buy some food and have a meal at her house. Then the matter will be settled."

He Yuzhu supported Matchmaker Wang and walked out.

Passing by the vegetable market, He Yuzhu bought chicken, meat, and some seasonal side dishes.

It’s not that he didn’t want to take things from the space, but Matchmaker Wang was following him all the time, and he couldn’t just go to the toilet.

Come out with lots of bags.

Where did you get this thing? Did you dig it out from a manure pit?

I went to the supply and marketing cooperative and bought some canned fruit and cakes, and also bought half a pound of fruit candy.

He Yuzhu got a lot of food coupons from Director Li, so it was no problem for him to buy some canned food and pastries.

Then I took the bus to Dongcheng.

Nowadays, most of the trains running in the city are trams.

With two long braids on his head, hanging on the electric wires above, he ran on the fixed track.

Seeing He Yuzhu carrying so many bags, Matchmaker Wang was also very envious.

If his daughter had not been married already, he would have taken Zhuzi as his son-in-law, and good days would have followed.

He Yuzhu followed behind matchmaker Wang, turning here and there in an alley in the east of the city.

Finally, I found Li Qin's home in the compound.

This is also a courtyard house, but Li Qin's house is in a corner tower in the backyard.

The house is not big and many places are in tatters, but it is very clean.

"Li's daughter, come out and get your things."

Matchmaker Wang shouted happily towards Li Qin's house.

All the neighbors in the yard ran out to see that He Yuzhu might be the future son-in-law of the Li family.

Seeing that He Yuzhu had chicken, meat, and canned pastries, everyone was envious.

These days, it’s hard to even get some meat, let alone canned fruit, and food coupons are hard to get.

They all ran to Li Qin's house.

"Li Qin, come on, there are guests coming to our house, come out quickly."

Li Qin was making matchboxes at home. When she heard the noise outside, she walked out of the house.

I saw a large group of neighbors walking towards my house.

"Li girl, what are you still standing there for? Come and get your things. This is Zhuzi, he's here for a blind date with you."

Matchmaker Wang said to Li Qin as she walked out the door.

Li Qin glanced at He Yuzhu.

Fair and clean, tall, and a good-looking man. (How could he not be fair and clean? He bathes in spiritual spring water every day.)

So she blushed and walked to Wang the matchmaker, but did not dare to take the thing in He Yuzhu's hand.

He Yuzhu also saw Li Qin clearly.

"She is really a beauty, much prettier than that damn Qin Huairu."

He Yuzhu secretly sighed inwardly, thinking that he was really lucky in love.

Also said happily.

"It's okay. It's so heavy, and her arms and legs are so small. Don't get tired. I'll just take it into the house."

He Yuzhu took the things into the house and put them away, then walked out again.

I took out a handful of fruit candies from my bag and scattered them into the crowd, and the children all happily picked them up.

He Yuzhu took out another Daqianmen cigarette and gave one to each man in the yard.

The neighbors in the courtyard are all very satisfied with He Yuzhu, the future son-in-law of the Li family.

Everyone says that good days are coming for the Li family.

"Qin'er, who's here? Please invite them in and sit down."

Li Qin's mother groped her way out and said to Li Qin in the yard.

Matchmaker Wang walked over and whispered a few words in Li Qin's mother's ear.

Li Qin's mother was so happy that she asked He Yuzhu to go into the house.

Li Qin said to He Yuzhu with a red face.

"Come in...come in and sit down...!"

Li Qin finished speaking and walked over.

He supported his blind old mother and went into the house.

Matchmaker Wang also took He Yuzhu into Li Qin's home.

The neighbors were standing at the door, watching the excitement.

"It's Matchmaker Wang, right? You brought someone here for a blind date today. Alas... it's all my fault. I dragged down my Qin'er."

As Li Qin's mother spoke, she began to sob.

Li Qin was also beside her mother, comforting her.

Matchmaker Wang also sighed and comforted her.

"Old sister-in-law, don't be like this. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. It's just that your family's Li Qin is not destined to be together yet."

"This person's name is He Yuzhu, you can just call him Zhuzi."

"This is also a miserable child. His mother died when he was very young."

"When he was a teenager, his unreliable father fled to Baoding for a widow."

Matchmaker Wang told Li Qin's mother all about He Yuzhu.

"I left behind a six-year-old daughter and this sixteen-year-old Zhu."

"He went out to earn money at a young age and raised his younger sister by himself, but he managed to survive."

"Now that his sister is in high school, he is already 25 years old, so it's time for him to think about his lifelong affairs."

Li Qin and her mother listened quietly.

When he learned about He Yuzhu's experience, he also burst into tears.

"But Zhuzi has made a name for himself now. He works as a cook at the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill and now earns more than 60 yuan a month."

"If your Li Qin marries him, she will definitely live a good life, and you will enjoy the happiness too."

Li Qin's mother also smiled when she heard this.

"Okay, okay, as long as they live well, that's all. I, a useless, despised old woman, will not join in the fun."

Li Qin held her mother's hand and complained.

"Mom, what are you talking about? We haven't even started yet. I've already said that if you want to marry me, you have to take you with you. I won't abandon you."

At this time, Matchmaker Wang winked at He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu also understood immediately and spoke.

"It's okay. If Li Qin is really willing to marry me, I will take you over to live with me."

"We have two rooms at home. My sister is in high school and only comes back on Sundays. She usually lives on campus."

"Li Qin and I honor you together. My mother died early, and I didn't honor her well. Now that you are born, I don't even have time to honor her, so how could I dislike you?"

He Yuzhu's words made Li Qin and her mother nod quickly.

After talking for a while, Matchmaker Wang said.

"It's getting late. Zhuzi is a cook and his food is delicious. How about letting him make a meal for everyone?"

Li Qin's mother nodded and said to Li Qin.

"Qin'er, take Zhuzi to the kitchen, and you can help out as well."

Li Qin's mother was quite satisfied with the pillar, even though she couldn't see it.

But you can feel that Zhuzi is a real person.

Li Qin stood up, picked up the dishes and said to He Yuzhu.

"Come with me, I'll take you to the kitchen."

He Yuzhu also took the dishes and followed Li Qin to the kitchen.

In the living room, only Matchmaker Wang and Li Qin's mother were chatting.

Li Qin's kitchen is very small, and two people can barely turn around while standing.

Li Qin was picking vegetables with a red face.

He Yuzhu also sharpened the knife, boiled water and killed the chicken, and they cooperated well.

He Yuzhu glanced at Li Qin from time to time, and the more he looked at her, the more he liked her.

Li Qin would glance at He Yuzhu from time to time, her face turning red with embarrassment.

Watching He Yuzhu cooking, it was so smooth.

Li Qin was also stunned.

Although I already knew that Zhuzi was a cook, I didn't expect that he was such a good cook.

Soon, a table of food was served.

Li Qin sat next to her mother, right next to He Yuzhu.

When Matchmaker Wang saw the table full of food, she couldn't help but swallow.

Li Qin and her daughter were both drooling with greed.

Ever since the head of the family died unexpectedly a few years ago, life at home has been getting worse and worse.

It has been a long time since I last ate this meat.

I remember the last time I ate meat was last time.

"Don't just stand there, it's just meat. If you eat it, I'll bring more. Come on, Li Qin, have a chicken drumstick."

He Yuzhu invited everyone to eat and put a chicken leg in Li Qin's bowl.

Li Qin blushed and gave the chicken leg to her mother.

"Mom, you eat this chicken leg."

After saying that, he picked up another chicken leg and put it in Matchmaker Wang's bowl.

"Grandma Wang, this chicken leg is for you."

After that, he picked up a piece of chicken for He Yuzhu, and the people at the table started to eat happily.

Li Qin, her daughter and Wang the matchmaker had been saying it in their hearts.

Pay attention to your image and don't make a fool of yourself.

But the meat dishes on the table smelled so good that the chopsticks in my hand started to pick up the dishes on their own.

Can't stop, can't stop at all.

After the three of them had eaten and drunk their fill, there was still a lot of food left on the table.

After the meal, Li Qin and her daughter were even more satisfied with He Yuzhu.

But it's too early to talk about marriage.

Even though Matchmaker Wang had promised, Li Qin's mother still decided to let the two get to know each other slowly before discussing marriage.

He Yuzhu also agreed.

After all, marriage is a lifelong thing and cannot be treated lightly.

Matchmaker Wang wanted to say something, but when she saw that He Yuzhu had the same idea, she, as an outsider, didn't say much.

Anyway, there shouldn't be any problem with this marriage.

"Okay, let's get to know each other first. We're all young people, so it's easy to get to know each other. It's getting late, so let's go back."

He Yuzhu took out twenty yuan and quietly put it into Li Qin's mother's hand.

Li Qin's mother wanted to refuse, but was stopped by He Yuzhu.

"Take it. I have plenty of ways to make money. I'll come back to see you in a couple of days. I can find the way anyway."

He Yuzhu said to Li Qin again.

"We're leaving first, bye!"

Li Qin also said to He Yuzhu with a blushing face.

"goodbye!"

Seeing the two young people reluctant to leave, Matchmaker Wang took Li Qin's mother's hand and said, "You are blessed."

When I returned to the courtyard, Yi Zhonghai was waiting at his door with an anxious look on his face.

He Yuzhu knew without thinking that Qin Huairu had said something to Yi Zhonghai, so she was looking for him.

"Zhu Zi, where have you been? I've been waiting for you for a long time."

Yi Zhonghai said with a slight complaint.

He Yuzhu glanced at him and handed him the lunch box.

These were the leftovers that He Yuzhu got from the cafeteria before getting off work, and they had been kept in the alien space.

Then no one paid any attention to him and he walked straight towards the house.

"Zhu Zi, Zhu Zi, wait for me."

Yi Zhonghai also realized that his tone was wrong, and hurriedly chased after him with his lunch box.

He Yuzhu pushed open the door and walked into the house.

Yi Zhonghai stood at the door and didn't dare to come in.

"Uncle, what do you want to talk to me about?"

He Yuzhu asked coldly.

"It's nothing. It's just that I brought food to the Jia family. How did you know about it?"

Yi Zhonghai couldn't figure it out either.

How did Sha Zhu know such a secret matter?

There was no one else in the cellar except me and Qin Huairu.

He Yuzhu smiled and said.

"If you don't want others to know, then don't do it. Cherish your current life. I'm afraid you, the widow Qin, won't be in the mood for it in the future."

He Yuzhu's words made Yi Zhonghai feel like he was falling into an icy cave.

"It's over. Could it be that Sha Zhu really knows about me and Qin Huairu?"

Yi Zhonghai secretly thought that something was wrong.

So he hurriedly explained.

"The Jia family is having a hard time, and I am also a good person..."

He Yuzhu said impatiently.

"Don't explain to me, I don't want to listen, go back, I want to sleep!"

After saying that, he closed the door with a bang.

Qin Huairu was hiding nearby and watching.

Seeing Yi Zhonghai being humiliated, she secretly thought that it was not good.

"No, I have to get on good terms with Zhuzi. If he really knows something, I can beg him to let me go."

Qin Huairu made up her mind.

You are twenty-five years old. If you don't like me, a widow, then I will find a virgin girl for you.

Qin Huairu then thought of her cousin, Qin Jingru.

Qin Jingru is seventeen years old this year and will be eighteen soon.

She is also very pretty.

If I go back and find my cousin and introduce her to He Yuzhu, it will definitely make this old virgin's eyes light up.

He Yuzhu was recalling Li Qin's pretty appearance at this time.

He is quite satisfied with Li Qin.

"I just don't know what people think of me."

Someone is bound to be unable to sleep tonight.

But He Yuzhu slept soundly.

The days went by like this day by day.

Whenever He Yuzhu is free, he goes to Li Qin's house and brings a lot of food every time he goes.

And the relationship with Li Qin is also gradually heating up?

As for Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu, they lived in fear for a while.

They didn't see He Yuzhu either, and when that incident was brought up again, the two felt relieved.

But it is obvious that the time and frequency of their trysts have decreased a lot.

Qin Huairu has been looking for opportunities to get close to He Yuzhu.

But He Yuzhu kept him at a distance.

I had lunch in the cafeteria at noon that day.

Qin Huairu ran to the kitchen specifically to look for He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu is preparing for the evening reception.

Qin Huairu walked into the kitchen and came to He Yuzhu.

"Zhu Zi, how have you been doing recently?"

He Yuzhu said without even raising his head.

"I have done nothing wrong, so I eat well, sleep well, and feel healthy. I enjoy everything I eat. Thank you, Sister Jia, for your concern."

Qin Huairu looked a little ugly.

How could she not hear the sarcasm in Zhuzi's words?

"Zhu Zi, you still like to joke around. I see that you are not young anymore, but you still haven't found a wife."

"I have a cousin in my hometown, she's so pretty, would you like me to introduce her to you?"

He Yuzhu in his previous life.

Qin Huairu said this more than once, and then introduced her cousin Qin Jingru to herself.

But for several years, it has been all talk and no action.

Finally, Qin Jingru was brought into the city with great difficulty, but was intercepted by Xu Damao.

"Yes, Xu Damao and Qin Jingru are a perfect match. One is greedy for money, and the other is lustful."

He Yuzhu nodded and said to Qin Huairu.

"Okay, I'm in need of a wife. If you bring your cousin here, I'll give you meat every day. I promise."