Chapter 297: Both Want It, One Big, One Small

Qin Huairu thought for a moment, looked at Shazhu's disciple, and asked:

After you go to that restaurant...

Have you ever seen that big boss?

Shazhu's disciple blurted out: "I've seen him."

Just after opening, I saw him almost every day for those few days.

Qin Huairu: "Is it a man or a woman?"

At that moment, Shazhu's disciple realized he had misspoken.

He hesitated a moment, then said haltingly:

I have both women and men.

Qin Huairu frowned and asked: "No, you have both? Then what about all those bosses?"

Shazhu's disciple: "Right."

Those are all the Great Leader's household members.

When they speak, each one is effective.

Shouldn't we think they're all bosses?

Qin Huairu thought for a moment, nodded, and said:

Indeed, with so many bosses, doesn't it cause trouble for your master bringing vegetables home every day?

Shazhu's disciple: "You're saying that."

Who is my master?

That's my master.

I won't hide it from you.

Just my master in the back kitchen—if he stamps his foot, everything shakes three times.

As for those people from the Great Leader's household, they usually don't interfere with back-kitchen affairs.

My master alone has the final say.

You can rest easy.

Qin Huairu: "That's good."

Shazhu's disciple: "It's getting late, I really have to go."

If I stay longer, my master will surely scold me.

He might even kick me twice.

Qin Huairu: "Alright, let's go."

Shazhu's disciple: "Goodbye."

Qin Huairu: "Goodbye."

As Shazhu's disciple left, Qin Huairu's smile instantly froze.

Shazhu's disciple, walking along, muttered to himself:

You're meddling too much.

They're not even my master's women—how can they boss them around?

My master is really something—just an old woman, and her clothes are so rustic.

You have skills—why bother looking at her?

Qin Huairu was knitting a sweater at home when Xu Damao walked in.

No, Xu Damao, how did you come here?

Seeing Xu Damao, Qin Huairu was quite surprised.

Xu Damao smiled, pulled over a chair, sat opposite Qin Huairu, and said:

Why can't I come?

Qin Huairu: "No, I—I, aren't you afraid people will see?"

Xu Damao: "What do I have to fear?"

Yu Haitang isn't coming back either, so you're single.

What's there to fear?

However, I only came in after seeing your mother-in-law go out.

Qin Huairu laughed: "How come? Are you afraid of my mother-in-law?"

Xu Damao: "Who isn't afraid of your mother-in-law?"

She's expert at throwing tantrums and causing a scene.

Who in our courtyard isn't afraid of her?

Qin Huairu: "Lin Shengli isn't afraid."

Xu Damao: "Then he's not human—oh, I mean he's not an ordinary person, he's quite extraordinary, different from us ordinary folks."

Saying this, looking at the sweater in Qin Huairu's hands, he asked:

How much longer until it's done? I can't wait to wear it.

Qin Huairu: "Um, Damao, I actually knitted this for Shazhu. Next time—no, next time—after I finish this one, I'll take your measurements and knit another for you, okay?"

Xu Damao frowned and asked: "No, then how can you say this sweater is for me?"

Qin Huairu laughed embarrassedly, at a loss for words.

This sweater was originally meant for Shazhu, but then Teacher Ran appeared.

And Shazhu seems to have taken an interest in Teacher Ran, becoming somewhat cold toward her.

So, she wanted to use this to move Shazhu.

She didn't want to marry Shazhu, but if Shazhu wanted to marry another woman, she would not agree.

Of course, in a desperate situation, she would still marry Shazhu.

She also wanted to use this to ease her relationship with Shazhu.

At first she thought that since Shazhu was still interested in Teacher Ran, she needed a backup plan.

At this time Xu Damao made a fortune again; she thought, Xu Damao seemed not bad either.

At least he's better than Shazhu now.

So she went to find Xu Damao again.

However.

When Shazhu became the Head Chef at the big hotel and even held shares, she again felt Shazhu was more attractive.

Seeing Qin Huairu silent, Xu Damao already understood everything in his heart.

Actually, he came this time just to test Qin Huairu.

Now he has found out.

Naturally, there was no need to linger any further.

Therefore, he soon took his leave.

However, he will not give up on Qin Huairu.

He has made a decision; Qin Huairu isn't using him as a spare tire, is she?

Then he will try every means to obtain her, and then discard her.

This way he gets revenge on both Qin Huairu and Shazhu—perfect.

Evening.

Shazhu was tired after a day, just returned home, lay down, and Qin Huairu walked in.

"No, you get into bed without taking off your clothes or socks?"

Shazhu: "What can be done about it?"

"I'm a bachelor; am I not allowed to be free and easy?"

"I find this comfortable."

Qin Huairu: "Well, if you want to end your bachelorhood, you can do so anytime."

"Tomorrow I'll go with you to get the marriage license."

Shazhu gave Qin Huairu a look and said irritably: "Again?"

"What were you doing earlier?"

"I've repeatedly brought it up, suggesting we get the license, get the license—how many times? Not less than ten, right?"

"But what did you say each time?"

"Every time you use Bang Geng as a shield."

"Oh, now that you see Teacher Ran has returned, a crisis arises, and you want to get the license with me?"

Shazhu was not polite either.

Because he now feels more and more that he has a chance with Teacher Ran.

If so, he needs to vent the frustration he has suffered over the years.

And upon hearing Shazhu's words, Qin Huairu began to try hard to hold back her emotions.

Soon her eyes turned slightly red, her sockets filling with tears.

Shazhu let out a soft sigh, turned away, and said:

"Alright, I'm tired after a day; you go back first."

Qin Huairu choked up and said: "Shazhu, how did you become like this?"

"Do you really not care about me at all?"

Qin Huairu is feeling very depressed now.

Before, whenever she was about to cry, Shazhu would surely give in, say nice things, and coax her.

But now?

Not only does he not say kind words, he can't even be bothered to glance at her, and even wants to drive her away.

Shazhu thought for a moment and said: "It's not quite right to say that."

"Really, I'm exhausted today; let me rest properly, okay?"

After all, Teacher Ran hasn't given a definite answer yet, and Shazhu doesn't want to completely offend Qin Huairu.

Moreover, he has put in so much over the years; not getting Qin Huairu leaves him unwilling.

Of course.

Of course, if Teacher Ran agrees, he will definitely marry Teacher Ran.

As for Qin Huairu.

Then let's be lovers.

Who let her always treat him as a spare tire.

Exactly.

Shazhu now thinks exactly that.

He wants both Teacher Ran and Qin Huairu.

One as the main, the other as the secondary.