Siheyuan: Cooking journey

"I, my cousin said that you are not a good person, but a thug. You have been in jail for several years for molesting female workers. You, you stay away from me..." Qin Jingru was so scared that she stepped back repeatedly.

Am I a thug?

Xu Damao was immediately furious, his chest was about to explode, and without waiting for Tian Zhengqian to explain, he shouted: "Don't listen to Qin Huairu's nonsense, it's not true at all, she is the one who doesn't abide by her duty... Someone come quickly, there is a thug here..."

Hey, I just said something, how come I became a thug?

This farce ended with Xu Damao fleeing in embarrassment.

When Qin Huairu came back and heard about it, she said coldly:

"Next time that bastard comes, just chase him out with a broom."

"Uh-huh."

Qin Jingru nodded, glanced at her hesitantly, and muttered softly: "He also said that the relationship between my cousin and He Yuzhu is unclear..."

Qin Huairu's face became even colder, and her tone was equally cold:

"He is a scoundrel who has been in jail for several years. How can he be a good person? How can we believe what he says?

He just can't stand seeing others living better than him, and he's jealous and envious, so he's just talking nonsense;

Don't pay attention to his crazy talk. He Yuzhu has been married for five or six years and has a wife. We also work in the same canteen and live next door to each other. What could happen?

Besides, your brother-in-law had just left and I was pregnant with Xiao Huaihua, so it was impossible for anything to happen."

Qin Huairu explained.

As for whether Qin Jingru believed it or not, she didn't care too much.

At this time, I was wondering curiously where that evil mother-in-law had gone.

He didn't come back last night and now he's nowhere to be seen again.

Could it be that I tactfully returned to my hometown?

Qin Huairu thought this idea was ridiculous, and she didn't believe that the evil mother-in-law would have such awareness, but she couldn't seem to find any other reason - it had been a whole day, if she had been outside and had no food, she would have come back hungry and asked for help. She had to send someone to find out whether she had really returned to the countryside.

Thinking of this, Qin Huairu couldn't help but look towards the window next door. The door was closed and the person who made her worried was nowhere to be found.

"Really? Where did you go?"

Yu Li withdrew her gaze and returned to the front yard in a bad mood.

My sister said she wanted to cancel the engagement, so she did. She was quite straightforward.

All of my plans also went down the drain.

Yu Li thought about it and decided that she had to be self-reliant.

The only way out is to continue delivering steamed buns.

I don't believe that the two children can stay at home every day and Qin Huairu can watch them all the time.

You don't need too much, just find the right opportunity, succeed in one go, and be done with it.

Yan family.

The third uncle just came back and was drinking tea leisurely.

The third aunt stood at the window and glanced at him, then said worriedly:

"I say, why are you still so unhurried? Although Yu Haitang didn't come today, Yu Li went to the middle courtyard again;

You must be trying to bring Zhuzi and Yu Haitang together. If that happens, it will be troublesome. Didn't you say this morning that you had an idea? What is it?"

"No rush, no rush."

The third uncle shook his head, looking confident:

"I have a plan. Just wait and see. Yu Li, that little sparrow, will never be able to fly out of our Yan family."

"So mysterious and keeping us in suspense."

The three aunts were helpless, but there was nothing they could do, so they had to wait for good news.

…………

Dongzhi Primary School.

It's been a while since school was over.

After cleaning, Ran Qiuye pushed his bicycle out of the school gate.

Subconsciously, she looked to the left, which seemed both strange and full of hope, and stared at it for a while.

Ran Qiuye lowered his eyebrows, pushed the cart and walked to the right.

Ten minutes later, I arrived home.

Ran Qiuye parked his bicycle and entered the house.

Home, still the same home, but much emptier and more deserted.

Didn't stay long, nothing to see.

Ran Qiuye went up the stairs and returned to the room.

In the photo frame on the bedside, the girl's smile is bright and sweet.

She tried to learn how to smile, but she didn't know when her vision blurred.

It's getting dark.

The third uncle paced back and forth in the room, looking outside the door from time to time, looking very anxious.

This is not right.

It’s so late, why haven’t the autumn leaves come yet?

After talking about it for so many years, I know that He Yuzhu is divorced.

Why don't you take the initiative to come to us?

Didn’t I make it clear this morning?

Still didn't hear?

The third uncle was full of doubts and couldn't understand the reason.

At this time, the three aunts came running over with happy faces.

"Boss, how come you are so amazing and can predict so accurately?"

The third uncle glanced at her and wanted to ask what was going on.

But from the tone, it was obvious that he had misunderstood something, so he pretended to be calm and nodded, saying lightly:

"It's just a small matter."

"It's a small matter? This is a huge matter! I say, boss, how did you calculate it? Did you hear it from somewhere? How did you know that He Yuzhu would not be the deputy director? I heard a few workers chatting in the yard and were shocked. It's amazing and great. He Yuzhu is no longer the deputy director. Yu Haitang can marry if she wants. Yu Li will not benefit from it now."

The corner of the third uncle's mouth twitched.

Although it was not what was expected, it seems that the problem has been solved.

…………

Middle Court.

He Yuzhu returns from fishing.

The fish were cleaned at the riverside.

I rinsed it under running water several times, cut it into fillets, and cooked it in water.

Serve on the table with fragrant aroma.

He Yushui was delighted:

"It smells so good, it smells so good..."

"Eat it while it's hot."

He Yuzhu reminded gently.

"Uh-huh……"

He Yushui took a bite happily and became even happier:

"Brother, the fish bones are gone after you treated them like this. Do you want to give some to the old lady? I remember that the old lady loves to eat fish."

He Yuzhu paused with his chopsticks, speaking calmly:

"Next time, it's late now, she might have eaten already."

"Uh-huh."

He Yushui thought about it and realized that this was true. While eating the fish fillet, he asked curiously:

"Brother, I heard that you are no longer the deputy director. Are you a little disappointed?"

“Nothing.”

He Yuzhu shook his head calmly.

He Yushui widened his eyes and looked at him carefully:

"Are you really not disappointed at all? The deputy director is a very high-ranking official."

"It's fine."

He Yuzhu didn't explain much, and asked something else: "Are you used to working in the cafeteria today?"

"It's OK. It's easier than on the streets. On the streets, I often run around..."

The dinner was uneventful.

He Yuzhu made a cup of tea, looking a little dazed.

The day ended peacefully.

I don't know why, but I always feel that this day is particularly long...

…………

"Good morning, Mr. Yan."

"You too, good morning."

A new day begins.

The third uncle came to the school in a good mood. When he saw Ran Qiuye sweeping the floor, he hesitated for a moment.

He didn't come forward, didn't ask anything, and didn't say anything.

If you don't want to look for it, forget it.

Anyway, it's done.

In the sky, the sun is smiling particularly brightly.

Underground, the autumn leaves are whispering to the ground.

The clouds roll and unroll in the sky.

In the blink of an eye, a week has passed.

The third uncle went to work early in the morning. He glanced at Ran Qiuye who was sweeping the floor and shook his head involuntarily.

So much time has passed, and she hasn't gone to find that person yet?

It seems that the previous guess was wrong. Ran Qiuye did have some friendship with He Yuzhu, but it didn’t seem to be what everyone imagined.

Could they be relatives?

But I’ve never heard of such a person among the He family’s relatives?

The third uncle was quite puzzled, but not too curious, so he pushed the cart away.

on the side,

Teacher Xiang looked at him with a stern face, then looked at Ran Qiuye who was sweeping the floor seriously, and said loudly:

"Ran Qiuye, what's wrong with your attitude? This side hasn't been cleaned up yet, and the same thing over there;

“I’m telling you, straighten your attitude and don’t try to play tricks on me;

"Don't think I don't know what kind of person He Yuzhu is that Teacher Yan introduced you to. He has caused trouble and has long been dismissed as deputy director. He still pretends to be a big shot in front of me every day. Let's not talk about trivial things today..."

Ran Qiuye's hands began to tremble uncontrollably and her eyes became blurred.

Does long hair and shawl fit the image of her that you have in mind?

In the courtyard.

Qin Huairu was washing clothes after get off work, feeling very nervous.

News came from my hometown that the troublesome mother-in-law has not returned yet.

It's been more than a week. Where has she been?

Not that I'm worried about her.

I wish the mother-in-law would never show up again, so how could I possibly worry about her?

But I was also afraid that just when I felt relieved and my life had returned to normal, the mother-in-law would pop up again to make trouble.

In contrast,

Qin Huairu subconsciously looked at the locked door next to her, and missed the man in her heart even more.

The news she heard these days made her extremely excited.

It was totally unexpected that He Yuzhu did not get divorced, but Lou Xiao'e left with her family without saying a word.

Is family more important or men more important? Lou Xiao'e obviously chose the former.

In this case, even the best relationship will be broken.

What’s even more interesting is that Yu Haitang didn’t come for some unknown reason, as if she had given up on the entanglement between her and He Yuzhu.

Now, only Yu Li often comes to visit.

Qin Huairu didn't care about Yu Li at all. She had already started thinking about whether to send her cousin Qin Jingru back to her hometown.

This would be ideal - without any disturbance, I can slowly develop feelings through the two children and naturally walk with He Yuzhu.

By then, she would be able to help him collect wages, give birth to a few children for him, and tie him firmly to her side.

The future is bright.

When Qin Huairu thought about this, her body became weak and her heart was full of anticipation.

She wanted to experience all the scenes that made her envious and jealous in the past with He Yuzhu.

In the future, she will be the most envied person in the cafeteria, and she will completely replace Lou Xiao'e's position.

"Hello, may I ask which family He Yuzhu belongs to?"

The pleasant voice interrupted Qin Huairu's fantasy.

She turned her head subconsciously.

A very, very beautiful woman with pigtails came into view.

Qin Huairu frowned slightly.

Such a beautiful woman suddenly appeared to look for He Yuzhu, and she instinctively became alert. "What do you want from him?"

Qin Huairu's eyes curved into crescents and her smile was very kind.

"Nothing else, I just wanted to come and see him."

Ran Qiuye answered politely, feeling nervous and uneasy, her beautiful eyes involuntarily scanning the rooms.

I hope to catch a glimpse of that familiar figure inadvertently.

After so many years, I don’t know what he has become, or what changes he has made.

At the same time, I was a little afraid to see that figure, afraid of his reaction when he saw me, whether it would be surprise or indifference.

But anyway,

Ran Qiuye also wanted to meet him.

I don’t know what to talk about; I don’t know what will happen after we meet, I just simply want to see him.

"That's He Yuzhu's house."

Qin Huairu looked at her.

Seeing her thoughtful look, Qin Huairu became more alert and pointed over there, "He's not at home. I don't know where he goes after get off work recently. He comes back very late."

Although I knew he went fishing, why should I say it out loud?

"Not at home?"

Ran Qiuye looked at the locked door and felt inexplicably relieved, but at the same time felt a deep sense of loss.

"Thank you."

Ran Qiuye thanked him politely without staying any longer.

Qin Huairu watched her leave quietly, but her furrowed brows did not relax at all.

She felt wary, confused, and confused.

Over the years, we met each other every day and looked at each other every day.

I really can't understand when He Yuzhu met such a beautiful woman.

Qin Huairu hoped that they were just ordinary friends and that the woman was just here to visit.

But she was also very clear in her mind that she had never met him before, but she came to his house not long after He Yuzhu's divorce, and it was obvious that she had no good intentions.

Yu Haitang is gone.

Here comes a prettier one.

Qin Huairu felt gloomy and helpless.

Because she had no idea who the other person was, how she knew He Yuzhu, what their relationship was, and she didn't even know his name.

She only knew that no one could take away the man she loved so much.

Pushing a cart on the street,

Ran Qiuye felt a sense of loss, but also a little relieved after the tension.

I mustered up my courage, asked around and found him, but I didn't see him.

She didn't know how long it would take her to muster up the courage again.

Because she was really afraid that she would see a cold look.

But at the same time, I hope to see an indifferent look.

Indifference at least means that you still care and there is hope.

Indifference is also a kind of rejection and disappointment.

Ran Qiuye felt that her emotions were conflicted and complicated. What frightened her even more was that when she saw him again, he might have become a different person.

Is he still the one in her memory, the one she always thinks of?

I never thought we would meet, and I never faced this problem.

this moment,

Ran Qiuye suddenly realized that time flies and so many years have passed.

My memory of him still remains at that bus stop and at that still moment in time.

What I miss, what I think of, and what I can’t forget are all those memories.

What if he changed?

Is it no longer what you imagined it to be?

How to deal with it?

Ran Qiuye was confused, panicked and scared to death.

I was afraid that he had really changed and was no longer the person I remembered.

I was afraid that he had really changed and even those beautiful memories would be shattered.

I felt panicky and scared in my heart.

Suddenly, I don't want to see him anymore. In this way, all the good things can still remain shining deep in my memory.

Panicked and scared.

But I really, really want to see him. I'm so anxious. I want to know if the person I'm thinking about is still waiting for me there.

The setting sun slowly moves to the west.

Ran Qiuye's heart was going up and down like a roller coaster. He stopped unconsciously and looked around.

Where can I go if he is not at home?