Chapter 1523: Shazhu's Wishful Thinking

Red Star Sihe Academy

Yi Zhonghai was talking to Shazhu and the Deaf Old Lady about Cao Weiguo returning from his business trip, "Cao Weiguo has really flown up the branch to become a phoenix now. He's become a leader, traveling in and out in a small car. He went on a business trip and came back with a large suitcase in each hand. Who knows how much of the people's fat and blood he's packed inside."

Shazhu was as angry as a toad, "The dog-day bastard, God must be blind to let that despicable Cao Weiguo have such good luck. How bitter is life for Qin Huairu's family? They run out of grain every few days, and Jia Zhangshi has to take medicine all year round. Cao Weiguo doesn't think about helping out the neighbors in need, only caring about his own eating and drinking. What kind of thing is he? God should strike him dead with a bolt of lightning, that bastard."

The Deaf Old Lady sighed while pounding her legs, "It's fate and timing. Who would have thought that a little thing like Cao Weiguo could turn things around and gain power, becoming a leader in just a few short years."

Yi Dama said, "Isn't that so? I heard that Cao Weiguo's rank isn't low either. Director Wang from the neighborhood office and Director Li from the police station don't have a rank as high as his. Everyone says Cao Weiguo is the highest-ranking official to come out of our alley since liberation."

"Bullshit!"

Shazhu said with a face full of resentment, "That bastard Cao Weiguo is fit to be an official? He's just a bootlicker, a dog's leg. Sooner or later, I'll make him suffer."

Thinking of Cao Weiguo's promotion and wealth, while he himself was cleaning toilets and scooping feces at the factory, Shazhu's anger flared up. No matter how he thought about it, he couldn't accept it.

He was older than Cao Weiguo, started working earlier than Cao Weiguo, and had a kinder heart than Cao Weiguo. He had worked diligently at the factory for so many years and had made great contributions to the factory. Those leaders were all blind, their hearts covered in pig fat. They didn't promote him, a good employee with both character and ability, but instead promoted Cao Weiguo, that selfish and self-interested villain. It was truly infuriating. These leaders were all wine bags and rice sacks; they should all have their brains thrown into a toilet to be rinsed.

"Zhuzi, come out for a moment."

Just as Shazhu was filled with righteous indignation, Qin Huairu's delicate voice came from outside, instantly hooking Shazhu's soul. With a happy smile, he ran out, tripping over himself.

Seeing this, Yi Dama said worriedly, "Old Yi, you have to talk to Zhuzi. He gives all his rations to Qin Huairu. What will we eat in the future?"

The Deaf Old Lady was filled with pent-up anger, "The other night when I got up to use the toilet, I saw Jia Zhangshi secretly eating white flour steamed buns, which made me furious. You say this Zhuzi is also stupid; his own family doesn't have enough to eat, yet he rushes to help others. It's truly infuriating."

Yi Zhonghai sighed with a troubled face, "Sigh, Huairu isn't having an easy time either. She's a woman supporting a family, with a low salary and many people to feed. Her mother-in-law is lazy and greedy, and she beats and scolds her. Her life is bitter. If Zhuzi is willing to help, let him help. Consider it Zhuzi accumulating virtue. Moreover, I've always wanted to arrange for Zhuzi and Huairu to get married, but who would have thought so many things would happen? With Jia Zhangshi obstructing in the courtyard, and a Jin Lian coming from outside, I see that Zhuzi isn't having an easy time caught between these women."

The Deaf Old Lady said with an ugly expression, "Zhonghai, I know what you're thinking, but you have to think clearly. That Qin Huairu has a mother-in-law above and children below. Even if she really married Zhuzi, could she treat you with the same filial piety as she treats her parents-in-law? Don't be deceived by her appearance. The more beautiful a woman is, the better she is at lying."

Yi Zhonghai fell silent, his heart also in a tangled mess.

Now that he had lost his job, he was trapped in the Sihe Academy all day, eating and sleeping. His skills as an eight-grade fitter had nowhere to be used. He felt like he had become a pig, not even as good as Jia Zhangshi who could sew shoe soles. Without a high salary, without family savings, and without a house, he was even more concerned about his old-age care, or rather, he was already somewhat anxious and worried.

As for that Jin Lian, who was full of worldly airs, Yi Zhonghai looked down on her completely. That girl was beautiful and had a city household registration, but she was definitely not a good match for Shazhu. She approached Shazhu to talk about dating, aiming for Shazhu's obedience and his ability to earn money. Wanting such a woman to show filial piety to him and provide for his old age? That was out of the question; no chance.

He favored Qin Huairu firstly because he craved Qin Huairu's ability to bear children, and secondly because Qin Huairu's filial piety toward Jia Zhangshi was obvious to all. He believed Qin Huairu was a hardworking woman who respected the old and loved the young. He hoped Qin Huairu would become a couple with Shazhu and then follow Shazhu to provide for his old age and serve his later years.

But he hated that Jia Zhangshi was always obstructing, and he also hated that bastard Shazhu for being fickle, having little ability but being quite flirtatious, loving one after another. He didn't even look in a mirror to see himself; he was ugly, but his thoughts were quite beautiful.

The Deaf Old Lady patted her thigh in anger, "Sigh! Zhuzi, that stupid child, why doesn't he know how to use his brain? There's no possibility of him being together with that Qin Huairu, so why is he still helping that Qin Huairu with all his heart, giving grain when she needs grain, and money when she needs money? Is he not going to live his own life?"

Yi Dama sighed, "Old Lady, you know what kind of temperament Shazhu has. He's the type who wouldn't turn back even if he hit a south wall. His ears are soft, and as soon as Qin Huairu wipes away tears, he loses all sense of reason. I only hope that after he marries a wife and starts a family, he can change this temperament."

Inside the house, Yi Zhonghai, the Deaf Old Lady, and Yi Dama shook their heads incessantly. Outside, Shazhu wagged his tail happily at Qin Huairu, feeling that although things weren't going well at work, things were still very beautiful in terms of romance. It could be said that the spring colors in the garden couldn't be contained, and a red apricot branch reached over the wall. Both Jin Lian and Qin Huairu needed him, making him quite proud and arrogant.

Qin Huairu kept borrowing money and grain from him, but Shazhu didn't think this was a loss. Instead, he happily thought that they were close to him, liked him, and relied on him. Being able to solve problems for the woman he loved was his life's value.

For example, going out to do private work under the scorching sun just to earn more money to help Qin Huairu, he felt that what he was doing was a manifestation of his love for Qin Huairu.

Although Jia Zhangshi had always opposed his and Qin Huairu's affairs, as long as he worked hard to earn money, as long as he treated Qin Huairu twice as well, and as long as he didn't give up, there was hope of getting Qin Huairu into bed. But if he gave up, then there would be nothing. He had already paid so much, and Huairu liked him so much; they would definitely be happy.

Shazhu was in a state of sacred self-movedness, so for Qin Huairu borrowing money from him again and again, he was not only not annoyed but very happy.

"Huairu, I haven't taken many jobs recently, so I only have this much money on me. You take it first to buy medicine for Zhang Dama. When I get my salary at the end of the month, I'll take on a few more private jobs. Don't mention ten yuan; even twenty yuan won't be a problem."

Shazhu took out the only one yuan and fifty cents he had on him and gave it to Qin Huairu without hesitation, and made a bold statement, which meant that when he got his salary, he definitely wouldn't have a penny left.

Qin Huairu clutched the one yuan and fifty cents, staring at Shazhu with affectionate eyes, "Zhuzi, although I don't have much ability, I'm still willing to do my best to repay you. Hmm, how about this, Zhuzi, you take out all your dirty clothes, and tomorrow I'll help you wash them all. You can be more relaxed after work and have more time to rest. You have a lot of work now and are tired from working, so you must take care of your health."

Shazhu said with emotion, "Huairu, then thank you for your hard work." ===== CHAPTER 1525 =====