Siheyuan: I am reborn as a good person He Yuzhu

The weather was getting colder, but the Lou family compound was still bustling. The red bricks and green tiles still reflected the aura of power and nobility, but behind this prominence there was a bit of loneliness - the deaf old lady, once a representative of the Lou family elders, was now forgotten by everyone.

She was alone in the empty room, worrying and muttering to herself, "Why didn't the Lou family send any gifts this year?" Leaning on a cane, she walked to the door with a trembling body and looked towards the familiar Lou family compound, a trace of unyielding emotion emerging in her eyes.

When she wanted to visit again, she was coldly turned away by the gatekeeper, "Don't try again, there is no place for you in the Lou family now."

These experiences made the deaf old lady feel helpless and angry. She was deprived of even the most basic living security because of Lou Bancheng, the man who controlled all the power in the Lou family.

"One day I will make him pay for this!" She vowed to herself. She then began to actively look for a force that could check and balance Lou Bancheng, trying to gain fair treatment for herself.

Finally, she found a leader named Yang, who had a grudge against Lou Bancheng. The deaf old lady told him the secret of the Lou family without hesitation, hoping to make the Lou family suffer.

She knew that doing so might not cause a huge blow to the Lou family, but it was at least a way to vent. She wanted the Lou family to know that she was not someone who could be easily bullied.

Even if the Lou family discovered her actions and retaliated, she was not afraid. Her son had already left here, and she herself was old and ready to die at any time. Her only wish was to see the Lou family get the punishment they deserved.

At Xu's house, the deaf old lady tasted hot tea with mixed feelings. Recalling her past life in the Lou family, she was a person of status at that time, but now she has fallen into such a situation, and she couldn't help but sigh.

Father Xu wanted to comfort the old lady, but he didn't know how to start. As an ordinary farmer, he could only express sympathy for the deaf old lady's experience. He asked cautiously, "Old lady, what are you doing here today?"

The deaf old lady stared at him, a glimmer of intelligence in her eyes, she put down her teacup and said, "I'm here to introduce a marriage for Damao."

Father Xu was stunned and said disapprovingly: "Don't be ridiculous, how can our Damao be worthy of the girl from the Lou family?"

The deaf old lady shook her head and denied it: "I'm not kidding. The Lou family has a daughter who is good-looking and has a good personality. I think she is very suitable for Damao."

Father Xu was shocked. He had not expected the deaf old lady to be so straightforward. Looking at Mother Xu who was also confused, he asked, "Old lady, what do you mean?"

The deaf old lady responded, "I heard that Lou Bancheng is looking for a partner for his daughter. If we can facilitate this marriage, not only will our family's finances improve, but it will also damage the Lou family's reputation."

After listening to this, Xu's mother nodded in agreement, and remembering some things she had heard about the Lou family before, she understood the deaf old lady's purpose and signaled her husband to agree to this matter.

Father Xu hesitated for a long time, but finally nodded in agreement. He felt that this might be an opportunity to change the fate of his family, and was curious about how the Lou family would react to this.

It was a gloomy evening, the air was filled with dullness, and the atmosphere in the shabby room was tense. Father Xu sat in a rattan chair, thinking hard; Mother Xu carefully observed her husband's emotions and was reluctant to speak easily.

"Old man, what do you think of the old lady's plan?" Finally, Xu's mother broke the silence.

Father Xu gave him a stern look and said, "Keep your voice down. Don't talk about this casually." He lowered his voice, speaking with a tone of reproach and warning.

Although Xu's mother restrained herself a little, she still said, "I just think the old lady's idea may make sense. If we can marry into the Lou family, it may not be a bad thing for us."

Father Xu sneered: "You think it's a good thing? Do you know how powerful the Lou family is? How can commoners like us afford to offend them? If we get involved, I'm afraid the consequences will be unpredictable!"

When Xu's mother heard him say this, she turned pale with fear. However, she was still unwilling to give in and tried to argue: "But if we don't do this, are we going to live this hard life forever? Think about our son, are we going to let him live this hard life forever?"

Father Xu was silent for a while, with a hint of helplessness and struggle in his eyes. He knew that what Mother Xu said made sense, but he also realized that it was not easy to marry into the Lou family. Once it was exposed, the consequences would be extremely serious.

"Alas, this matter must be carefully considered." Father Xu sighed, his tone filled with unspeakable worry. "The most important thing is not to let the old lady see our intentions. We have to pretend that we know nothing, so as not to get into trouble."

Xu's mother nodded in response. Although she felt regretful, she also acknowledged Xu's father's concerns. The two looked at each other, and each other's eyes showed determination. No matter what, they were determined to work hard for their family and future.

At this time, there was a sound of footsteps outside the door, which aroused Xu's father's vigilance. He immediately stood up and motioned Xu's mother to go check. Xu's mother walked quickly to the door and looked out cautiously.

"No one." She breathed a sigh of relief and went back to Xu's father and said, "Maybe a neighbor passed by."

Father Xu nodded, but his expression remained serious. "Don't take it lightly. Once it gets out, the consequences will be disastrous."

Xu's mother knew that Xu's father's concerns were reasonable. In this world full of intrigues and schemes, they must remain highly vigilant and cautious. If they are not careful, they may fall into an unmanageable situation.

As night fell, the Xu family's house returned to peace, but the couple's thoughts were not at peace at all. They knew that the road ahead was full of unknowns and challenges. However, no matter how difficult it was, they would fight for their family and the future.

At this time, Liu Ping began to feel abdominal pain and her amniotic fluid broke, which was obviously a sign of labor. She nervously held her aunt's hand and said tremblingly: "Aunt, my stomach hurts so much, I may be giving birth."

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The experienced Aunt Liu immediately comforted her: "Don't be nervous, this is how childbirth works, take a deep breath and relax." After saying that, she quickly stood up and prepared the tools and materials needed for delivery.

At the same time, He Daqing hurried back from outside and asked anxiously: "What's going on? How is Liu Ping?"

While Aunt Liu was busy, she said to him, "My stomach hurts so badly, my water has broken, it looks like I'm about to give birth."

He Daqing nodded and told his son Liu Shitou: "Shitou, quickly boil some water. It will be used for the delivery later."

Liu Shitou hurried to boil water. He Yuzhu also hurried home at this time. He usually worked outside and was not familiar with this kind of housework. He seemed at a loss.

The midwife rushed to the courtyard and went straight to the room where Liu Ping was. The midwife was a middle-aged woman with skillful techniques and rich experience. She examined Liu Ping's condition in detail and instructed her how to breathe and exert force correctly.

As time went by, Liu Ping's pain became more severe. She tightly grasped the midwife's hand, and sweat soaked her face. The midwife kept encouraging her to persevere, telling her that as long as she followed the instructions, she would give birth smoothly.

At the same time, Qin Huairu also noticed signs that she was about to give birth. Hearing the noise coming from Liu Ping next door, she couldn't help but feel nervous. She said to Jia Zhang: "Mom, I'm going to give birth too."

When Jia Zhang heard this, she was at a loss. She usually didn't care about Qin Huairu, and she was completely unprepared for the birth. After a moment of hesitation, she said hurriedly, "Then go find a midwife quickly. I'll go find one right away."

Qin Huairu sighed helplessly, understanding her mother's usual laziness and indifference, so she had to grit her teeth, endure the pain, and try to stay calm.

At this time, He Yuzhu heard Qin Huairu's voice and hurried over to find out what was going on. Qin Huairu told him that she was also going to give birth, and He Yuzhu felt a headache for a moment. He knew that Lou Bancheng had high hopes for his cooking skills, but he couldn't do without him at home. He thought about it and decided to say, "Please bear with it for a while, I'll go find a midwife for you."

After saying that, he ran out immediately, knowing that it was extremely important to calm Qin Huairu's emotions at this critical moment, and he had to find an experienced midwife as soon as possible.

In this way, the two families almost simultaneously ushered in the critical moment of childbirth. The atmosphere in the courtyard became extremely solemn, and everyone was trying to stay calm and welcome the arrival of the new life.

Suddenly, someone shouted for help: "Help! Help! Come and see!" The voice echoed throughout the courtyard. Aunt Yi was the first to run out, followed by a group of neighbors, including Li Yun.

"What's wrong? What happened?" Aunt Yi asked while looking into the yard. She saw He Yuzhu holding Liu Ping and running into the house. Jia Zhang followed closely behind, crying, "Someone's dead! Zhuzi's wife is about to give birth. I, I..."

"Mom, don't panic! Isn't it just giving birth? I'm your son and I'm a doctor, let me take a look first!" Jia Dongxu woke up at this moment, pulled his mother away, and turned his eyes to He Yuzhu, "Zhuzi, is your wife about to give birth? Don't worry, let me check!"

But He Yuzhu didn't dare to let him get close to him at this time. In that era, men and women were not allowed to touch each other. If it got out, the consequences would be serious. "No, Brother Dongxu, you'd better not watch it. I will..."

"Zhu Zi, don't worry! I know medical skills, don't worry, I will take care of it!" Jia Dongxu seemed anxious. If he didn't do his best to check, his wife might complain about him for not being considerate of the mother, not to mention his own mother adding fuel to the fire.

"No, no need, Brother Dongxu, I really don't need it, I..."

Seeing that both of them were in a panic, Aunt Yi couldn't help but urge them, "What are you two men talking about here? Zhuzi, help your wife into the house and lie down. Dongxu, don't just stand there, go find Master Zhang from the factory, he is an experienced midwife and will definitely be able to solve it."

So, everyone did their job and looked forward to the birth of new life together at this moment.