Siheyuan: Cooking journey

The afterglow of the setting sun illuminates the sky, the sky is full of clouds, and the clear river water reflects all of this, it is a beautiful sight.

Ran Qiuye seemed to see the light, with a smile in her tears, she walked forward bravely without hesitation.

The wind embraced her gently, and the fishing float fluctuated violently.

He Yuzhu subconsciously tightened his grip on the fishing rod, not knowing whether he should lift it or not...

By the willow tree on the river bank, a fish leaped up and fell back into the water, ripples appeared and then returned to tranquility.

He Yuzhu gently placed the fishing rod in his hand on the shore, slowly stood up, and let out a long sigh: "Is all this really meaningful?"

Ran Qiuye's heart trembled and she couldn't help but stop. He Yuzhu walked up to her and his eyes fell on her gently, from her beautiful face, to the tear marks on her face, to the tears flashing in her eyes, he slowly raised his hand.

Ran Qiuye's eyelashes trembled slightly and her eyes were filled with tears.

He Yuzhu's face was gentle, he gently wiped away her tears, and said in a calm tone: "It is meaningless to do this, I really have nothing to give you;

“There are some things I long to give you, but I cannot force you to do so;

“It’s like a treasure that has nowhere to go. If you give it to someone else, it will gradually become someone else’s.

“She took those away without leaving a word, took them all away, nothing existed anymore;

"Whether you want to get married for real or just make do with it, I have nothing to give you anymore. Everything is clear." He Yuzhu looked into the distance and sighed again.

"It's been so long, don't you understand?"

"A piece of ice or a piece of stone cannot warm you, cannot make you laugh, cannot make you happy, cannot give you anything, so why do you insist?"

“You are standing right in front of me, how can I ignore you?

“If you want to get married, I am willing to marry you;

"But you have to think clearly. I really have nothing to give you."

Ran Qiuye hugged him tightly and her vision became blurred.

I ask for nothing but the best for you.

In the front yard of an old courtyard house in Beijing.

The third uncle was clapping his hands leisurely, humming a tune, taking a sip of tea from time to time, looking very relaxed and contented.

The third aunt came into the room and saw this, and said unhappily:

"Boss, why are you so careless?

“Yu Li runs to the pillar every day, and every time you say it’s a small matter, nothing;

"Now Zhuzi has become the deputy director. If she really causes trouble, she will have a backer and will definitely divorce the eldest brother in the family. Our income will be reduced.

"This is still a small matter. People in the yard started to talk about Yu Li and Zhu Zi. They said it as if it were true. I got angry when I heard it.

"If we don't stop it, our family will lose face."

The third uncle glanced at her and said indifferently:

"Didn't you say before that there are Qin Huairu's two children in that room? With us here, nothing serious can happen. What is there to worry about?

“If anyone talks nonsense, please write it down and I will criticize them one by one at the next meeting;

“As for Zhuzi becoming the deputy director, that’s a good thing for our family, so there’s no need to worry;

"Don't worry, no matter how much Yu Li, that little girl, jumps around, she can't get out of our Yan family's Five Finger Mountain.

good thing?

The three aunts were puzzled and couldn't help asking:

"Boss, please don't keep us in suspense. What does Zhuzi being the deputy director have to do with our family? How can it be a good thing?"

"The secret of heaven cannot be revealed. Don't worry. You will know it naturally when the time comes."

The third uncle shook his head leisurely.

In fact, he had been anxious about this matter. He Yuzhu and Ran Qiuye had been dating for so long, but there was still no result.

Therefore, I went for a stroll along the river a few times and only then did I feel relieved.

Some even speculated that they might have already secretly married but did not make it public because they were afraid of the bad influence.

This is completely understandable. After all, Ran Qiuye's background is not prominent and is far inferior to those famous families.

What matters most now is matching the family background. If He Yuzhu marries Ran Qiuye, although there won't be any big trouble, there will always be some negative impact that will hinder his future.

However, since I have become the deputy director, these are no longer important. Instead, they have become a positive image. This is called practicing what you preach, moving others, and learning and improving together.

"You always say 'when the time comes', 'when the time comes'."

The third aunt became even more anxious and said unhappily, "You've been saying this for almost a year. When will it happen? Do you have any definite news?"

"Don't worry, we'll know the result in a month at most." The third uncle estimated.

He Yuzhu became the deputy director, and there was no obstacle to his relationship with Ran Qiuye. They couldn't live separately forever, so they had to live together. It wouldn't be long before Ran Qiuye would move in.

It doesn’t matter even if Yu Li goes there every day.

"That's what you said."

The third aunt looked unhappy: "If after a month, there is still no 'secret' you mentioned, I will definitely intervene. I will follow Yu Li wherever she goes after get off work;

"I can't let people say that I am a mother-in-law who doesn't care about my daughter-in-law and wants her to find a strange man. That would be too ugly..."

"What kind of person is this? He wants his daughter-in-law to find a strange man."

Qin Huairu passed by the front yard after get off work and took a look at the third uncle's house. She felt very annoyed.

If it weren't for Yu Li's meddling, her relationship with He Yuzhu would have been closer over the past year.

Apart from anything else, the little things in life, from washing clothes to cooking, will definitely be done by themselves, and they will not be far from true intimacy.

Tasks like kneading dough and steaming buns are indispensable.

All these good things were ruined by Yu Li.

Humph, let’s see how long you can hide.

Qin Huairu sneered.

Although she didn't do anything, there were many gossips in the yard. Everyone saw Yu Li running to He Yuzhu every day, and they didn't know that there were two children in the house, so gossip was inevitable. As the rumors became more and more, even if the third uncle's family were really cowards, they would definitely not be able to sit still.

The truth will come to light in a month at most.

Unless the third uncle's family is really shameless and deliberately sacrifices their daughter-in-law to please He Yuzhu, a stingy man.

Qin Huairu was thinking about all this when she returned home. She was stunned to see Qin Jingru playing with the two children.

"How did you come?"

Qin Huairu was surprised.

Conditions in the countryside are difficult. Logically, Qin Jingru should not have the money to take a ride to the city.

"Why, you don't want me to come?"

Qin Jingru looked at her coldly and said sarcastically: “My dear elder sister;

"How have I offended you that you want to harm me like this?

“I thought about it and the only thing that might have upset you was the time I glanced at Little Sophora japonica that day;

"Just because of such a small matter, you are so cruel that you gave me a bad check and then left me in the countryside, leaving me unmarried and waiting for the happiness in the city that you talked about.

“Do you know how much I suffered in the country just because I didn’t marry?

"Mom, you scold me every day and leave me hungry every meal. How can you be so cruel? I am your biological sister. Do you want to ruin my life?"

In front of the Civil Affairs Bureau.

He Yuzhu was a little surprised.

I thought it was just a formality.

I didn’t expect that even though it was almost time to get off work, there were still many people queuing up to register for marriage.

Then I remembered the news Liu Lan reported recently.

He Yuzhu had some idea in his mind and understood why so many people were getting married in groups. He also understood some of the reasons Qiu Ye mentioned.

He hesitated for a moment, and although he knew it would not be easy to change her mind, he still wanted to persuade her.

“Marriage is a big deal for women.”

He Yuzhu turned around and saw Ran Qiuye with his head down, unusually quiet.

"Some of the reasons you mentioned are misunderstandings. I can help you solve the rest. You don't have to get married. This is not your best choice. Think about it again."

Ran Qiuye looked down at his hands and said softly:

“I’m sorry to have put you in a difficult position;

"I don't want to just accompany you fishing, I want to stay with you forever. I have thought about it for a long time and this is the only way. I don't mind what you can give me, I just want to accompany you.

“I really need to get married, and I really want to get married to you;

"Even if I don't mean it, I'm willing."

He Yuzhu was silent.

Quietly looking at the crowd in line.

Soon it was their turn.

Take out the certificate of singleness that was issued not long ago.

The proof is simple.

Prove that the man is unmarried and strictly abides by monogamy.

As for the woman, the requirements are not that strict and it is not important whether there is proof or not.

He Yuzhu couldn't help wondering if he was committing bigamy.

Haven't figured out the answer yet.

The marriage certificate has been obtained.

Same marriage certificate template.

The same declaration of voluntary marriage,

Just the name was changed to someone else.

Although it is used as a fake,

But this marriage certificate is real.

Involuntarily, some fragments come to my mind.

Turning her head subconsciously, Ran Qiuye's eyelashes drooped and a slight blush appeared on her fair face.

Just like a shy little quail.

He Yuzhu was distracted for a moment, and his hands were shaking a little.

The Qin family in the courtyard.

Looking at Qin Jingru with a cold expression.

Qin Huairu frowned slightly and sighed miserably:

"Jingru, what are you talking about? Am I not good enough to you as your elder sister?"

"You have no food to eat, so I took you to the city and lived with you for half a year. How could I lack food, drink, and toilet than you?"

"I know you're mad at me for not picking you up for over a year, but there's a reason for that. You may be mad, but how can you say such heartless words? When have I ever hurt you?"

Qin Jingru's eyes were red and she shouted angrily:

"Stop talking, I don't believe a word you say! You're not cruel enough, what's cruel enough? You clearly said you would introduce He Yuzhu to me, but you married him in secret!"

"They brought me to the city and raised me, but it wasn't in vain. They used me as a pawn and deliberately placed me next to He Yuzhu, so that other women would not dare to approach me.

"You drove me away, took the opportunity to hook up with him, and even got married. How could you be so bad as to steal your sister's man!"

Qin Huairu was a little confused when she heard this, even though she was eager to marry He Yuzhu.

But how did the news spread to the countryside before the whole thing even started?

His brows were furrowed.

Qin Huairu guessed that someone was instigating this, and her expression became even more miserable. She said aggrievedly:

"Who told you that? I lied to you. There is nothing fishy between me and He Yuzhu. I haven't even entered his room this year.

“Let alone the matter of marriage;

“There are so many people in this courtyard, you can ask around and find out.

“I didn’t pick you up because He Yuzhu already has a partner, and I don’t know how to tell you;

"I have been looking for you this year, hoping to introduce you to a good family. I just found some clues, but I didn't dare to tell you because I was afraid you would be disappointed. There are many people who want to get married recently, and it is difficult to find the right person. If I take you here, they will be married.

Not married yet?

Qin Jingru was half-believing and half-doubting, and a little flustered, and asked tremblingly:

"You really didn't marry He Yuzhu?"

"Can I still lie to you?"

Qin Huairu smiled bitterly and sighed:

"Think about it, I'm a widow with two children. He Yuzhu is so well-off, he can find any woman he wants, why would he take the initiative to marry me?

"Tell me, what's going on? Who told you these lies?"

"Xu, Xu Damao..."

Qin Jingru's face turned pale and she gritted her teeth:

"This bastard actually dared to lie to me......!"

Qin Jingru rushed out like crazy.

Qin Huairu frowned slightly, then relaxed.

As soon as I heard the name Xu Damao, I roughly guessed it.

It must be that Xu Damao met Qin Jingru when he went to the countryside to show movies.

Qin Jingru, a country girl who had never seen the world, was no match for that kind of mean guy.

Looking at her angry look just now, she was like a little lamb meeting a wolf, and was eaten up to the point where not even a trace was left.

"Hey."

Qin Huairu couldn't help but shook her head, feeling sorry.

I had planned everything, but I never expected that Xu Damao, that bastard, would mess things up.

He actually brought Qin Jingru back to the city, intending to keep her in trouble for a few more years and make her suffer more...

……

Backyard, Xu family.

"Stop hitting me, stop hitting me, Qin Jingru. If you keep hitting me, I'll get mad at you..."

Xu Damao jumped up and down and hid in the house.

Qin Jingru had tears in her eyes, held a broom, and chased after him with gnashing teeth:

"You are such a heartless person. How could you be so wicked that you lied to me and even tricked me into marriage? You bastard, I will beat you to death today..."

"Qin Jingru, you have no conscience. Who brought you to the city when you were starving in the countryside?"

Xu Damao ran away with his head in his hands, cursing.

"We agreed on the conditions at the beginning. I would give you half of my monthly salary before we got married. How can this be a lie? You did it voluntarily. If you keep hitting me, I'll be really anxious."

"You son of a bitch, you still have the nerve to say that. If you hadn't lied to me that He Yuzhu was married, would I have agreed to you?!"

Qin Jingru was so angry that she was about to go crazy, and she swung the broom even harder.

"You wicked thing, why don't you just die? You even have the nerve to ask for half of your salary. Your salary is only 18 yuan a month, and He Yuzhu makes 89.5 yuan a month. If I marry him, it will be much better than following you. It's all your fault, you bastard."

"If you want to get married, go get married now."

Xu Damao ran even faster, angrily cursing, "Like a shrew, whoever wants it can take it, stop it now. If you keep hitting me, get out of here and go back to the countryside."

"You're the one who needs to get out of here, Xu Damao, you bastard. You tricked me into marriage and ruined my reputation. How can I get married? You have to be beaten up by me today, or I'll sue you for marriage fraud."

"You can sue me if you dare. I will send you back to the countryside to starve."

Xu Damao uttered some harsh words and ran out of the house.

Qin Jingru burst into tears and collapsed to the ground.

Thinking about the 9 yuan and then the 89.5 yuan, I felt so sad that I didn't want to live anymore.