Chapter 583

Looking at the money filling the lunchbox, Banggeng's breathing becomes rapid.

Feeling guilty, he checks the door and window, and after confirming multiple times that no one is outside,

Banggeng takes a ten-yuan banknote from inside and excitedly stuffs it into his trouser pocket.

Then he covers the lunchbox, puts it back in its original place, and sneaks out of the room like a thief.

He strolls calmly through the courtyard, as if nothing had happened.

It must be said, this kid's psychological resilience is truly impressive.

After Shazhu returns, instead of hiding, he runs over and pesters him for candy.

Qin Huairu is chatting with Qin Jingru in the room, praising Shazhu from time to time.

"Shazhu is kind-hearted and honest in his dealings."

"His cooking is also top-notch."

"Look at how good he is to you, he even bought you meat."

"Sister has benefited from your good fortune."

Qin Jingru curls her lip: "Sister, even without me, you haven't benefited any less from Shazhu, have you?"

These words make Qin Huairu's face turn ugly, and she stares straight at Qin Jingru, saying:

"Someone must have said something to you, right?"

"People in the courtyard love to gossip."

"Some people are full of bad intentions."

"Don't listen to those people's nonsense."

"Shazhu and I are innocent."

"We haven't done anything scandalous together."

"I can swear to heaven on this!"

"If I'm lying, may I be struck by lightning and die a horrible death!"

"You have to believe Sister! Sister won't lie to you or harm you!"

"Shazhu is kind-hearted; seeing that my family is having a hard time, he often helps us with leftovers."

"This back-and-forth has made some people jealous."

"They spread rumors in secret, slandering people; they aren't good people."

"Tell me, I'm a widow!"

"Raising three children alone, how hard this life is."

"If I wanted to remarry, I would have remarried long ago."

"Why would I have endured until now?"

"Sigh! You haven't experienced much of the world!"

"You're young and too innocent."

"You don't know the bitterness and hardship of life."

"And you don't know how evil some people's hearts can be."

Qin Huairu complains with sincerity, wiping the corners of her eyes from time to time.

This makes Qin Jingru feel sympathetic, and her thoughts inevitably change.

Plus, Qin Huairu swearing to heaven touches Qin Jingru deeply.

Could it be that Shazhu and Qin Huairu really have nothing going on?

Could it be that what Cao Weiguo and Xu Damao said was fake?

Could it be that Shazhu helping Qin Huairu is really because he's warm-hearted?

No! No!

Where in this world is there such a thing as a free lunch?

How precious is food in this day and age!

Helping out once or twice is acceptable.

Helping a neighbor year after year?

And asking for nothing in return?

Who could do that?

Ask yourself!

She couldn't do it!

"Sister Qin! Jingru! I'm back!"

"Tonight I'll make you braised pork!"

"I guarantee you'll bite your tongues off eating it!"

Shazhu pushes the door open with the vegetables, as casual as if he were entering his own home.

"Then we're in for a treat today!"

"Jingru, come over and help wash the vegetables."

Qin Huairu happily pulls Qin Jingru up.

One still possessing charm.

The other young and pretty.

This pair of sisters makes Shazhu drool.

He feels his blood boiling as he starts to cook.

After finally finishing cleaning the toilet, Yi Zhonghai returns to the courtyard, smelling foul.

Upon returning home, he hears that Shazhu is again cooking at the Jia residence.

And even paying out of his own pocket to buy vegetables and meat.

This makes Yi Zhonghai so angry he blows his beard and stares.

He treats Shazhu like a son.

He has spent so much money filling Shazhu's holes.

But when has this Shazhu ever been so filial to him?

Yi Zhonghai is truly jealous!

Along with the jealousy, there is also some fear.

He has no children.

He has already treated Shazhu as his godson.

Counting on Shazhu to provide for his old age and bury him.

But now Shazhu only has eyes for the Qin sisters.

Where is there any room for him, his godfather?

He is afraid Shazhu will be ungrateful.

Then who will provide for his old age later?

Wouldn't his investment be a total loss?

He must reverse all of this.

He must pull Shazhu back into his own embrace.

But how is he going to pull Shazhu back?

Yi Zhonghai, with a chaotic mind, thinks of the Deaf Old Lady.

She is his solid, die-hard ally.

Yi Zhonghai rushes to the back courtyard.

He walks into the Deaf Old Lady's room, smelling foul.

It makes the Deaf Old Lady cover her nose:

"Zhonghai! You smell too foul."

"Get out quickly, don't make the room smell foul too."

Yi Zhonghai says with a sorrowful face: "Old Lady, Shazhu is about to forget both of us, and you still have the mood to complain about me smelling foul!"

This sentence makes the Deaf Old Lady feel blocked in her heart, sadly wanting to cry. ===== CHAPTER 585 =====