Siheyuan: The beauty Xueru Huizhen, the birds are jealous

"Yes, but if this happens, the situation of the courtyard will change." Jia Zhang said worriedly.

"Mom, what are you worried about? Our family is also well-known in this courtyard '163'." Baoyu said disapprovingly.

"I'm worried about Yang Ming. He is very ambitious and will do harm to our family sooner or later." Jia Zhang sighed.

"Don't worry, Mom. I'll take care of him." He comforted her. However, Jia Zhang's worries were not alleviated.

She looked at Qin Huairu's busy figure, and an inexplicable fear surged in her heart. She knew that Qin Huairu was the backbone of the family, and if she left, the family would fall apart.

Qin Huairu was busy in the kitchen. Occasionally she looked up and saw Jia Zhang's worried eyes. She couldn't help but sneer in her heart. She knew that this home was no longer her home. She needed to find a better way out for herself and her children.

The courtyard house ushered in new changes with the departure of the deaf old lady.

The residents began to re-examine their relationship and status with each other, and Yang Ming's ambition became more and more obvious. He secretly planned how to take over the deaf old lady's hut and become the new overlord of the courtyard.

Qin Huairu stood in her own shabby little house, looking out the window at the long-vacant backyard hut, feeling mixed emotions.

Miscellaneous.

She lived with her mother-in-law, Jia Zhang. Although her mother-in-law was lazy, she often made unreasonable demands. However, for the sake of her children and her own reputation, she could only endure it silently.

Now that her son Banggeng is growing up, Qin Huairu wants to give him an independent space, so she came up with the idea of ​​occupying the empty room in the backyard.

"Mom, Banggeng has grown up now. Can we clean up the empty room in the backyard and use it as a study for him?" Qin Huairu asked tentatively.

Jia Zhang was dozing off in a rocking chair. When she heard her daughter-in-law's words, she opened her eyes and a gleam of light flashed in her eyes: "You are right, we have to give our grandson a better environment."

Jia Zhang was impatient. She immediately stood up and dusted herself off. "We can't delay this.

We have to act quickly, lest it be taken away by others..."

Although Qin Huairu felt that her mother-in-law's approach was a bit aggressive, she did not explicitly oppose it. Over the years, she and her mother-in-law have formed a tacit understanding, one responsible for creating momentum, the other responsible for maintaining the image.

While Qin Huairu and Jia Zhang were discussing how to occupy the empty room, another family in the courtyard was also thinking of the same idea. Yan Bugui was a master of calculation in the courtyard, and he had long set his eyes on the empty room in the backyard. That night, he presented his plan to his family at the dinner table.

"I heard that vacant houses are going to be allocated on the street. We have to apply quickly and occupy the empty house left by the deaf old lady in the backyard." Yan Bugui said as he shoveled rice into 5.0's mouth.

When Yan Jiecheng heard his father's words, he almost jumped up in excitement: "Really? Dad, if that house was ours, I would have a new house when I get married!"

Yan Jiecheng has always been attracted to his neighbor's daughter, Yu Li, but Yu Li doesn't like him very much. He fantasizes that if he can get the empty room, he can provide a new home for marriage, and maybe he can impress Yu Li.

However, the competition in the courtyard is far more than just these two families. The empty room left by the deaf old lady has become a hot commodity in the eyes of everyone, and everyone wants to take this opportunity to improve their lives or increase their income. Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi, Yan Bugui and Yan Jiecheng all have expectations for the ownership of the empty room, but the outcome is still unknown.

There was a tense atmosphere in the courtyard, and everyone was competing secretly, trying to gain an advantageous position in this competition.

Qin Huairu and Jia Zhang began to inquire around, hoping to find some clues that would be helpful to them; Yan Bugui was busy preparing application materials, hoping to successfully obtain the right to allocate the vacant rooms.

Yan Jiecheng was lost in his thoughts about Yu Li. He often stood in front of the window, staring at the direction of Yu Li's house. He fantasized that one day he and Yu Li would walk into the empty room hand in hand and start their new life. However, the reality made him feel extremely lost and helpless.

"Jiecheng, the house procedures have been completed. You have to give me ten yuan every month." Yan Bugui's voice broke the silence.

Yan Jiecheng turned his head, frowning: "Ten yuan? That's too much, Dad. How much is my monthly salary?"

"Five yuan for rent and five yuan for living expenses. It's not too much." Yan Bugui's voice was firm and unquestionable.

"Do you think money comes from the wind? Look at Yang Ming, he is also a worker in the steel mill, how come he can save money?" Yan Bugui's voice suddenly became louder and more stern.

Yan Jiecheng was somewhat at a loss for words after being suddenly reprimanded by his father. He defended himself by saying, "Yang Ming...his family situation is different."

"Different? What's the difference? Aren't you still working and making money?" Yan Bugui snorted disdainfully, "You just don't know how to be frugal and plan."

Yan Jiecheng sighed helplessly. He knew that his father's words were harsh, but not entirely unreasonable. He was indeed a bit extravagant in spending money and never really considered the future.

"I...I will try to save as much as possible." Yan Jiecheng said in a low voice, but his heart was full of reluctance.

At the same time, Yang Ming was talking to Director Xu of the Street Office. He made a request that confused Director Xu - he wanted to exchange the quota of the family building for the house where the deaf old lady lived.

"Are you sure? The conditions in the family building are much better than this." Director Xu asked puzzledly.

Yang Ming nodded, with a firm light in his eyes: "I'm sure. Director Xu, I have my considerations."

Director Xu looked at Yang Ming's determined eyes and couldn't help but waver in his heart. He thought for a moment and asked, "Can you tell me why?"

Yang Ming took a deep breath and slowly explained his reasons: "Director Xu, I grew up in this courtyard. Every brick and tile here is filled with my memories. Moreover, the atmosphere of the courtyard is incomparable to the family housing. I am willing to give up better living conditions for this feeling."

Director Xu couldn't help but feel deeply moved after hearing what Yang Ming said. He thought about it and finally nodded: "Okay, I respect your choice. However, I have to remind you that although the courtyard is good, it also has some inconveniences."

"I know, Director Xu. But I'm ready." Yang Ming said with a smile.

Looking at Yang Ming's departing back, Director Xu couldn't help but sigh: "What a loyal and righteous young man. The Subdistrict Office has really taken advantage of him this time."

He understood Yang Ming's choice and respected his decision. In this materialistic society, it was rare for someone to make such a sacrifice for the sake of love.