Chapter 56

Qin Huairu, because of her outstanding looks.

Many people pursued Qin Huairu; in the village and nearby villages, some openly or secretly expressed to Qin Huairu or her parents the idea of becoming in-laws, among whom were not lacking the team captain's son or the village head's son.

Qin Huairu rejected them all without exception.

She wanted to marry into the city and become a city dweller; her pretty face was what she relied on to believe she could become a city person.

To realize this idea, upon learning that Yi Zhonghai was the team leader supporting the steel plant in the city, Qin Huairu devoted herself wholeheartedly.

In the end, she successfully sat here and met Jia Dongxu for a blind date.

Her face involuntarily turned a little red.

Today's Jia Dongxu was somewhat different from the Jia Dongxu Qin Huairu had seen before.

His hair was not long, making him look energetic and handsome; sitting opposite, he gave an impression of refinement, wearing a earth-gray Zhongshan suit on top, black trousers on his legs, and a pair of black leather shoes placed on the floor.

Qin Huairu was especially fond of him.

Jia Dongxu also took a liking to Qin Huairu; today's Qin Huairu was likewise different from the Qin Huairu he had seen before—her face was clean, a black braid hung down her back with a pretty flower tied at its base, she wore a patterned top and gray trousers, though some places were patched they were exceptionally clean, and she gave off a faint scent of soap.

Yi Zhonghai had told Jia Dongxu more than once that Qin Huairu was a capable homemaker; although she was a village girl, marrying into the Jia family would be a blessing for the Jia family.

Thinking of these things.

Jia Dongxu felt elated.

What "Siheyuan War God"?

What "Siheyuan true petty person"?

All of you, get lost, Grandpa.

"Master Yi, Mother Dongxu, what do you think of our Huairu? If it's okay, let's settle this today and strive to have Dongxu and Huairu become partners in struggle before the year ends, adding bricks and tiles to the nation's construction so that our great cause will have successors."

The atmosphere was a bit strange.

Anyway, Shazhu thought so.

Master Yi, Mother Dongxu.

If outsiders who don't know the circumstances heard this form of address, they would think the two were a married couple.

Moreover, it gave Shazhu the feeling.

It seemed as if the Qin family were eager to marry Qin Huairu into the Jia family.

I hadn't heard Qin Huairu's uncle say that they would get engaged today and marry before the year ends.

This is only about twelve or thirteen days away from the New Year.

Isn't this too rushed?

Shazhu's eyes narrowed slightly as he tried to look at Qin Huairu's belly, but his view was blocked by a small kang table.

"This Huairu child is not bad; I stayed in Qin Huairu's village for over a month, living in her home, and she is truly a capable worker both inside and out, with dexterous hands, good at cutting window flowers and embroidery."

"Then let's just settle this matter like that?"

Qin Huairu's face turned red all at once.

After all, she hadn't yet evolved into a shameless, scheming white lotus.

Upon hearing her uncle say that.

She felt a bit shy.

She didn't know her face had already flushed completely red, like a ripe apple, penetrating Jia Dongxu's heart and making his heart itch.

"It's a bit rushed before the year; why not set it after the year?" Though Yi Zhonghai appeared to be discussing with Jia Zhangshi and Qin Huairu's uncle, his tone was full of undeniable resolve: "By then we'll bring double joy to the Jia family—take a new bride and be promoted to official worker."

This counts as a threat.

If you don't agree, they'll manipulate Jia Dongxu's future prospects.

Jia Zhangshi's ugly face finally showed a smile.

"Listen to the eldest uncle."

After the year passed.

Qin Huairu was eighteen years old.

In her previous life, Qin Huairu married into the siheyuan at eighteen.

Reborn in this life.

Still unchanged.

"Shazhu, don't just stand there; hurry up and prepare the meal, don't envy Dongxu—in two or three years, the eldest uncle will surely help you find a good wife."

Finding a wife.

I thank you.

Either it's not Zhu Bajie's second aunt, it's his third aunt.

Shazhu nodded, turned his body, left the Jia household, and staggered home in a few steps.

He looked back.

A donkey followed behind him.

Xu Daming, huh.

This big donkey face has become Xu Daming's trademark.

Regardless of whether you know him, as soon as you see that big donkey face, calling the person Xu Daming is always correct.

"You have no chance."

As soon as Shazhu spoke, he gave Xu Daming a 2-0.

In this life plus the previous one, they have been entangled for decades; nobody doesn't know the other.

Let me say something unpleasant.

Xu Daming wiggled his buttocks, and Shazhu knew what color of feces Xu Daming was about to produce.

At the recent Dayuan meeting, Xu Damai, who suffered a huge loss to the Jia Family, surely harbors a nasty scheme to sabotage the Jia Family's good fortune.

Jia Zhangshi, Xu Damai couldn't bring himself to act against her; he couldn't do something like stealing Jia Zhangshi's advantage.

Jia Dongxu, Xu Damai didn't dare to lay a hand on him; with Yi Zhonghai egging him from behind, lending Xu Damai a bit of courage, this bastard still wouldn't dare to confront Jia Dongxu head‑on.

After thinking it over.

All that remained was Qin Huairu.

First.

Qin Huairu came from the countryside; in Xu Damai's eyes, that meant she was easy to deceive. This bastard, in his previous life, had taken less than ten minutes to settle the Qin Jingru who was originally supposed to be introduced to Shazhu.

Second.

Xu Damai is quick‑witted and glib; in his previous life, relying on his job as a film projectionist, he ruined who knows how many young wives and widows.

"Qin Huairu and Jia Dongxu have taken a liking to each other; people estimate they'll marry after the new year." Shazhu's gaze on Xu Damai deliberately lingered for a few seconds, his eyes showing contempt for Xu Damai: "You, no chance."

"Shazhu, you look down on your buddy."

"It's not that I look down on you; you simply can't compare to Jia Dongxu."

Xu Damai grabbed He Yushui.

This was to use He Yushui to counter Shazhu's remarks.

"Yushui, Brother Damai asks you, tell the truth, who is better‑looking, Brother Damai or your brother?"

"Brother Damai."

"Yushui, Brother Damai is asking you, tell the truth, who is better‑looking, Brother Damai or Jia Dongxu over there?"

Xu Damai wore an expectant look, hoping He Yushui would shout the three words 'Brother Damai'.

His passion came to nothing.

Facing Xu Damai's hopeful gaze.

He Yushui shouted the three words 'Jia Dongxu'.

"Yushui, did you mishear, Brother Damai, Jia Dongxu?"

"No, I didn't mishear; Jia Dongxu is better‑looking than Brother Damai. Our teacher says good children don't lie."

"Xu Damai, are you all right?"

"My blood pressure is a bit high."

Xu Damai rubbed his temples with his hand.

He walked a few laps around the room.

He left Shazhu's house.

"Brother, where did he go?"

A dog can't change its habit of eating feces.

Even the lecherous Xu Damai can't change his lechery.

What can he do?

He's surely gone to block Qin Huairu at the women's toilet again.

Damn Xu Damai.

Do you think Qin Huairu is as stupid as Qin Jingru?

Watch out, or you'll get beaten.