Chapter 298

Living in a Dayuan for so many years, we don't see each other when we lower our heads or raise them; our relationships are decent. Xu Daming wouldn't do anything to let down the Yan Family.

Shazhu changed his wording.

"For example, if Xu Daming really did something to let down the Yan Family and set Qin Jingru, who has all kinds of bad habits, up with Yan Jiecheng, afterwards, how could he stay in our Siheyuan? Could he still stay? The housing conditions in the Capital City, San Daye isn't unaware of that. If he left the Siheyuan, where could he go? Swap places with Xu Daming's parents? Isn't he afraid Yagangchang would take back the house?"

These words Shazhu spoke.

Yan Fugui thought for a moment.

That makes some sense.

He also agreed.

But he always felt uneasy; thinking that Qin Jingru's sister is Qin Huairu, it felt like a thorn in his heart.

The Yan Family cares about face.

"Shazhu, San Daye understands what you're saying."

"I also understand you; it's just that you feel the Yan Family's reputation is bad, worried that the neighbors will gossip, saying whose son married Qin Huairu's sister."

Shazhu's words hit his thoughts.

Yan Fugui gave an embarrassed smile.

"I haven't seen Qin Jingru, but Xu Daming says she's good, and that's definitely not wrong."

It's not that Shazhu is speaking nonsense.

Qin Jingru is somewhat better than Qin Huairu in every way.

Many say Qin Jingru was ruined by Xu Daming in just a few words.

Who ruins whom?

It's not certain yet.

Qin Jingru, who wanted to marry into the city, upon thinking that Xu Daming was a film projectionist at Yagangchang, had the idea of turning raw rice into cooked rice, making herself Xu Daming's wife.

She is indeed a bold girl.

She decisively carried out this plan.

Xu Daming and Yu Haitang were in the heat of their affair.

Why Qin Jingru sought out Qin Huairu to have her handle this matter.

Two reasons.

First.

She didn't want Xu Daming to die.

Going to the police station to accuse Xu Daming of fooling around, Xu Daming was surely headed for death.

Second.

Qin Jingru's coming to the city for a blind date with Shazhu was entirely orchestrated by Qin Huairu from start to finish.

Grudges have a source.

Debts have an owner.

The person was found by Qin Huairu, the matter was planned by Qin Huairu; if not her, who else?

Qin Huairu's scolding of Qin Jingru stems from her realizing she had fallen into Qin Jingru's scheme; she originally wanted to use Xu Daming to ruin Shazhu's blind date, but it ended up becoming Qin Jingru's stepping stone into the city.

She dared not go against Qin Jingru's wishes.

She thought up a fake pregnancy ploy, which facilitated Qin Jingru's marriage to Xu Daming.

Later she hoped to gain some benefits through blood ties from Qin Jingru, but she didn't expect Qin Jingru to be someone who doesn't play favorites, giving Qin Huairu only a few servings of cornmeal noodles.

After Lou Xiaoe returned.

The secret that Xu Daming is infertile was exposed.

After Qin Jingru divorced Xu Daming, she stayed single for several years, then got back together with Xu Daming.

She is the type of wife who listens more to her husband.

This is also why Shazhu says Qin Jingru is not bad; if they followed Xu Daming's intention and set Qin Jingru up as Yan Jiecheng's wife, as long as Yan Fugui and them made clear the impression of the Jia Family and Qin Huairu in the Siheyuan, they wouldn't need to specially warn them—Qin Jingru herself would cut ties with Qin Huairu.

From some aspects, Yan Jiecheng.

He is Shazhu's rival in love.

He would be happy to see Yan Jiecheng marry Qin Jingru.

"Recently, a few folks from Qin Family Village came to deliver eggs to the canteen; one happened to be Qin Jingru's neighbor. In the chat, they inadvertently mentioned Qin Huairu and also probed Qin Jingru. From what they said, Qin Jingru has a good reputation in the village, takes care of her family, works hard, and is very capable."

"San Daye, you don't believe my words, nor those of Director He of Yagangchang; you should at least believe them. Qin Jingru is truly good! Your eldest insists on marrying the Qin Huairu from the back courtyard; you dislike Qin Huairu for being bad, or rather a widow. If you introduce another girl to Jiecheng, he won't agree; but if you introduce Qin Jingru, your eldest will surely agree."

Xu Daming explained his reasons for introducing Qin Jingru.

"Marrying Qin Jingru is tantamount to marrying Qin Huairu. If it weren't for these considerations, I would have introduced another male comrade to Qin Jingru; this is because I value my good relationship with San Daye, and after San Daye told me about Yan Jiecheng's situation, I thus prioritized your eldest."

"San Daye, consider Xu Daming's words; if he harbors ill intent, I, Shazhu, will be the first not to let him off."

"Director He has given his guarantee; what are you still worried about, San Daye?"

"Ah!"

He hesitated for a moment.

Yan Fugui made up his mind.

He expressed his stance toward Xu Daming and Shazhu.

"Xu Daming, San Daye thanks you for your goodwill; Shazhu, San Daye doesn't disagree with your words, but I still disagree with this marriage."

"San Daye, you."

"Nothing in the world can be forced, especially marital matters; we have nothing else, we'll leave first."

Xu Daming and Shazhu left the Yan Family one after another.

The fading silhouettes of the two as they went away.

Third Aunt said worriedly, "Head of the household, is it alright for us to do this?"

Shazhu and Xu Daming aren't that petty.

"I wasn't talking about Shazhu and Xu Daming, I meant our eldest." Third Aunt wore a worried look, "What should we do about the eldest? If he really marries Qin Huairu, I think it'd be worse than marrying Qin Jingru."

"Just now you did see Jia Zhangshi putting on the airs of An Jiahe's mother; our eldest has no chance."

……

"Come to my place for a while?"

"What a hassle, I'm planning to take my wife and kids to my mother-in-law's; if it weren't for this business with San Daye's family, I'd probably already be sitting on the kang at my father-in-law's, drinking hot tea."

Xu Daming wore a look of disdain.

Who would have thought the honest, simple Shazhu.

has also turned bad.

learned to sponge off his father-in-law.

"Shazhu, when did you pick up San Daye's habit? On Sundays you take your wife and kids to your mother-in-law's to mooch meals, saving quite a bit of money."

"Get lost, what kind of person do you think I am?"

Shazhu noticed Xu Daming seemed a bit off.

Bie Sun looked worried.

His heart softened.

"Come to my place for a drink?"

"Let's go to my place in the back courtyard; it's quiet."

Shazhu thought likewise, guessing Xu Daming had something to say to him. He went inside, explained briefly to Yu Li, picked up a bottle of 60-degree liquor from indoors, and walked toward the back courtyard.

Entered the Xu household.

Xu Daming had already prepared the appetizers.

A plate of peanuts, neither too much nor too little.

Shazhu didn't complain.

Peanuts are the perfect accompaniment to drinks.

The two of them started drinking, alternating peanuts and baijiu.

A glass of baijiu went down.

"I've divorced Lou Xiaoe."

A few words spoken lightly.

Shazhu was stunned, instantly becoming an idiot.

Divorced.

How is that possible!

"When did this happen?"

"We completed the paperwork the day before yesterday."