Chapter 383: with translation of chapter title

Hearing Jia Zhangshi's words, Qin Huairu couldn't help but sigh, and said:

"This is naturally the best outcome."

"I also don't want to marry Shazhu; at this age, what marriage is there to talk about—does reputation even matter?"

"The main reason is I've never liked him."

"But I'm afraid he might not be willing."

"If he's unwilling, what can we do?"

"After all, the house belongs to him."

Jia Zhangshi: "If we don't marry, we don't marry; we won't worry about that much. Anyway, Bang Geng won't move out no matter what—he can still drive people away."

Qin Huairu thought for a moment and said: "It probably won't happen, but if he refuses to transfer ownership, the house will always be his, and living there wouldn't be reassuring."

Jia Zhangshi: "What's there to worry about? Bang Geng simply won't move out."

"Also, the room in the back courtyard should be let Xiao Dang and Huaihua move in as soon as possible."

Qin Huairu: "Then where will Shazhu live?"

Jia Zhangshi: "Hmph, isn't he trying to get together with Teacher Ran? Teacher Ran is so rich, he'll definitely have a house."

"Besides, he used to live in a hotel before."

Qin Huairu pondered for a moment and said: "For now, we can only take things one step at a time."

"Anyway, we can't afford to offend Shazhu right now."

"If we push Shazhu too hard, he's capable of doing anything."

Jia Zhangshi: "Right, you didn't say to have Shazhu buy a washing machine?"

Qin Huairu: "I said it—I want him to bring me two thousand yuan when he comes back today."

Jia Zhangshi happily said: "Two thousand yuan? Then we can buy one around a thousand, and the rest will be ours."

Qin Huairu let out a long sigh and said nothing.

Three days later.

Qin Huairu went out early in the morning to buy breakfast.

To distribute to the elderly in the courtyard, she had already decided—starting now she would win people's hearts.

To have everyone stand with her, so she could morally pressure Shazhu.

She had been walking back with a sullen face, but as soon as she stepped into the siheyuan, she forced out a smile.

"San Da Ma, San Da Ma, I bought steamed buns for you and San Da Ye."

Hearing the voice, San Da Ma hurried out.

"Oh, you bought buns this early?"

Qin Huairu: "Yes, they're hot and tasty—you and San Da Ye should eat them while they're warm."

San Da Ma: "Ah, thank you, Huairu."

"From now on, as the weather gets colder, you don't need to go out so early."

"Eating later is fine."

Qin Huairu: "Look at what you're saying—how could I let you go hungry?"

"Breakfast should be eaten early."

"Alright, go back and eat with San Da Ye; I've taken some to Eldest Uncle."

Having said that, she turned and headed toward Zhongyuan.

San Da Ma watched her back, feeling somewhat moved, and said:

"What a fine child."

"Why is Shazhu unwilling to be with her?"

"What's so good about Teacher Ran? Sigh, this Shazhu really..."

Speaking of Qin Huairu.

Arriving at Zhongyuan, she walked toward Yi Zhonghai's house while calling out:

"Eldest Uncle, Eldest Uncle, come eat breakfast."

Yi Zhonghai hurried out, took the steamed bun Qin Huairu handed over, and said:

"Huairu, from now on I'll buy my own breakfast."

"I go for a walk every day after I get up."

Qin Huairu: "You, just don't cause me trouble."

"The weather is getting colder."

"You'd better stay at home, wait until I bring the breakfast, you eat it, then go out for a walk slowly."

"Otherwise, with an empty stomach, if you're not careful you could easily fall—and that wouldn't be worth it."

Yi Zhonghai moved said: "Look, everything depends on you taking care of me—you decide."

Qin Huairu: "It's fine; looking after you is what I should do."

"Go back and eat, ah."

Yi Zhonghai nodded, turned, and walked into the house.

Qin Huairu came to the back courtyard, placed the steamed bun at Liu Haizhong's doorstep, and called out:

"Second Aunt, I've left the bun here for you—you and Second Elder should eat it while it's hot."

Having said that, without waiting for anyone to come out, she headed toward the house the Deaf Old Lady had left for Shazhu.

Second Aunt came out, but could only see her back.

"Huairu, the weather is getting colder—you don't need to go out so early; you won't go hungry."

At this time, Qin Huairu had already come to the door; she didn't respond, and directly pushed the door open and walked in.

Shazhu had just gotten out of bed, and she startled him.

"No, can you not knock on the door? I'm saying."

Qin Huairu gave a cold snort and asked, "What door should I knock on?"

Shazhu: "Others will misunderstand."

Qin Huairu: "What misunderstanding? You just won't go get the certificate with me, and everyone thinks we're already together."

So, you, just don't think about other women; you are mine.

Shazhu frowned and said, "You're here again; I haven't done anything with you, so how am I yours?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Huairu's face darkened and she asked, "Then are you really wanting to be with Teacher Ran?"

Shazhu didn't speak.

Qin Huairu then said, "You can leave, but I still mean the same thing: I hope you leave both houses to Bang Geng and Xiao Dang."

Shazhu: "What right do you have? That's my house."

Qin Huairu: "I know, but can't I just lend it to them to live in?"

Shazhu: "That's more or less fine. By the way, help me get the newer clothes from the wardrobe for me."

Qin Huairu: "Why?"

Shazhu: "Nothing, just... how? I can't wear newer clothes?"

Qin Huairu didn't speak; instead, she walked to the wardrobe, took out clothes from it, walked over, and forcefully threw them onto Shazhu.

Shazhu became unhappy, saying, "No, what's your attitude?"

Qin Huairu: "What attitude?"

You keep saying we have nothing to do with each other, yet you still have me help you get clothes—what exactly do you mean?

It's not like what you told Xu Damao, wanting someone outside while still wanting to be with me, right?

Shazhu: "What are you thinking?"

Am I that kind of person in your heart?

I asked you to help get the clothes, and you just threw them at me—I really don't know what your attitude is.

Qin Huairu gave a cold snort and said angrily, "What attitude can I have?"

Shazhu: "Look at you, whenever you face me you always put on a long face—how, seeing me unhappy or what?"

Qin Huairu said coldly, "What right do I have to be unhappy?"

Shazhu: "Alright, who isn't a fool, huh?"

It's been several days, and you've been neither cold nor hot toward me—neither yin nor yang.

I haven't done anything with Teacher Ran.

Qin Huairu: "What does it matter to me whether you two did anything or not?"

No need to explain to me.

Since you don't want to get the certificate with me, that shows you don't have me in your heart, and I don't want to force anything anymore.

I also hope you are happy.

Shazhu: "Then thank you."

As long as you can smile more when facing me, I will be happy.

Qin Huairu: "What right do I have to smile at you?"