Chapter 778: Crows Flying South

The moon was bright and the stars were sparse, and the crows were flying south. In the Red Star Sihe Academy, Yi Yi Zhonghai held Seeing Shazhu’s left hand and Xu Xu Damao’s right, talking about feelings and painting a big picture of the future. He was determined to tie these two to his own sinking ship.

At the moment, he was in a difficult situation. Without outside help, he feared it would be impossible to return to the Red Star Rolling Mill. If he couldn't return, wouldn't his skills be buried? Without the income of a Grade 8 worker, what would he live on in the future? Without money, he feared he wouldn't even be able to afford a coffin after he died.

At this moment, in his eyes, the fact that Xu Xu Damao could fish him out proved that this guy really had some tricks up his sleeve. His return to the rolling mill depended on Xu Xu Damao putting in some effort, which was why he was shamelessly fawning over Xu Xu Damao and enduring his disgust to paint that big picture for him.

"Uncle Yi, I’ve brought the children to see you."

Just then, Qin Qin Huairu pushed the door open with three children. Bang Geng rushed toward the dining table like a starving wolf, reaching out to grab a chicken leg and happily devouring it.

"Call him Grandpa."

Qin Qin Huairu patted Xiao Dang on the head. Xiao Dang took Little Huaihua’s hand and called him Grandpa prettily.

Lady Yi smiled and invited Qin Qin Huairu to sit and eat together. Yi Yi Zhonghai was also full of loving kindness: "Qin Huairu, it’s been hard on you taking care of your Aunt Yi while I was away."

Qin Qin Huairu laughed: "Hey, we’re family, why say such things? You and Aunt Yi are the god-grandparents of my son and daughters. Isn't it only right that I take care of Aunt Yi? It’s a pity that I’m just a woman with no great ability and can't help you with any big matters."

Lady Yi said: "How can you say you didn't help with big matters? It was thanks to your help that I was able to sell the house; otherwise, where would I have raised the money to fish your Uncle Yi out?"

Hearing this, Yi Yi Zhonghai’s smile became somewhat strained. He couldn't help but curse inwardly: *What a wasteful woman. Selling a perfectly good house just like that—where will we live in the future?*

But he couldn't say these things out loud; after all, the house was sold to save him.

Yi Yi Zhonghai said with some sadness: "Sigh, I’m back, but I have no job, and the house is gone. What will we do in the future?"

Qin Qin Huairu consoled him: "Uncle Yi, as the old saying goes, Heaven never cuts off all paths. You are a good person and will have good rewards. You’ve done so many good deeds; Heaven won't treat you unfairly. You have a wealth of skills, and your locksmithing technique is among the best in the entire factory. It would be a waste of talent for you to sit idle at home. Rest for a few days, don't worry, I believe the factory leaders will invite you back soon."

Yi Yi Zhonghai looked at Qin Qin Huairu with soft eyes, thinking that this Qin Qin Huairu was beautiful, kind-hearted, and sweet-talking—truly a good child. It was worth the painstaking care he had given her in the past.

Seeing Shazhu said in a muffled voice from the side: "Uncle Yi, do you have any private savings? See if you can rent a house. Otherwise, with so many of us squeezed into one room, there’s no way to sleep."

Yi Yi Zhonghai glanced at Seeing Shazhu, feeling an indescribable sense of suffocation and disgust. If it weren't for cleaning up after this damn thing, his family savings wouldn't have been hollowed out, and he wouldn't have been forced to sell his house. He must have been blind back then to have taken a fancy to such a bastard.

He had thought Seeing Shazhu was honest and simple, and since he had no parents, he would be easy to control. Who would have thought it wasn't like that at all? By the time he realized it, he was already trapped. Because he was worried about losing his investment, he kept adding to it, kept cleaning up after him, and the result was that he had thrown his coffin money into it.

Resisting the urge to curse Seeing Shazhu, Yi Yi Zhonghai sighed desolately: "Sigh, what private savings could I have? But it is indeed inconvenient for so many people to be squeezed together. I see that Old Li’s family in the front courtyard has a vacant room. I’ll go talk to Old Li tomorrow."

Seeing Shazhu laughed honestly: "Uncle Yi, I knew you’d have a way. You’d better be quick; it’s really too inconvenient. Last night, the Old Lady got up at night and the urinal smashed into my face. You can smell it; it still stinks."

Yi Yi Zhonghai dodged Seeing Shazhu’s ugly face in disgust: "Sha Zhuzi, eat first, eat first."

The Deaf Old Lady glared at Seeing Shazhu shyly: "You stupid Sha Zhuzi, why do you say everything out loud?"

Seeing Shazhu scratched his head and laughed: "Hee hee hee, Old Lady, what’s wrong with that? You’re so old, why are you still embarrassed?"

Xu Xu Damao mocked: "I was wondering where that stench came from. Seeing Shazhu, you really are in love with shit and piss, aren't you? Sweeping the latrine at work and catching urine after work—you’re quite devoted."

"Xu Xu Damao, are you looking for a beating? I don't care to bother with you, so don't come near my fist. Be careful, or I’ll beat you until your teeth are all over the floor!"

Hearing this, Seeing Shazhu was instantly enraged. He slammed his hand on the table, his eyes bulging like a bull’s, wishing he could eat Xu Xu Damao.

Xu Xu Damao provoked him: "What are you bragging about? Try touching me. Who do you think you are? Do you know that hitting people is against the law? You dare touch me? Believe it or not, I’ll have the brothers in the Security Section serve you a full-course meal!"

Seeing Shazhu was furious, his blood boiling. This grandson was too infuriating! If you don't beat him for three days, he’ll climb onto the roof and tear off the tiles!

"Sha Zhuzi! Xu Damao! How could you forget what was just said! You must be united and friendly, don't always fight! What good does it do to hurt both sides? Come, eat, drink!"

Yi Yi Zhonghai pulled at Seeing Shazhu and Xu Xu Damao, but when he turned his head, the table was already a mess.

Bang Geng, Xiao Dang, and Little Huaihua were like starving ghosts reincarnated, having already ruined seven or eight of the dishes on the table. The stewed chicken with mushrooms, moo shu pork, and pig’s head meat were all gone, and the other dishes were stirred into an unrecognizable state.

"I’m full! Mom! I’m going home!"

Bang Geng’s mouth was full of oil. He patted his round belly and stood up to leave. Before going out, he spat at Yi Yi Zhonghai’s feet, which disgusted Yi Yi Zhonghai to no end.

Qin Qin Huairu scolded: "Bang Geng, what’s wrong with you? How can you be so inconsiderate? Come back."

"I have things to do, don't bother me."

Bang Geng ran off without looking back, not giving Qin Qin Huairu a chance to lecture him.

Xu Xu Damao laughed with ulterior motives: "Sister Qin, Bang Geng is becoming more and more promising. You’ll have a good life in the future."

Seeing Shazhu ate a fried peanut with a stifled mood, his heart filled with resentment toward Bang Geng. He had been so good to Bang Geng in the past, but Bang Geng was just a white-eyed wolf. If it weren't for Qin Qin Huairu’s sake, he would have taught this brat a lesson long ago. Think of him, He He Yuzhu, what a heroic figure—beating the courtyard and kicking the rolling mill. Who had he ever feared? Why had he suffered so much humiliation from Bang Geng?

Qin Qin Huairu stood up and poured a glass of wine for Yi Yi Zhonghai, apologizing repeatedly for Bang Geng. Yi Yi Zhonghai looked at the charming Qin Qin Huairu and couldn't close his mouth from smiling. He wouldn't take Bang Geng’s little matter to heart. Perhaps he had been cooped up inside for too long; now, he only had eyes for Qin Qin Huairu. If it weren't for the few lightbulbs nearby, he would have let himself go and restored his masculine glory.