Chapter 231: Qin Huairu has Xu Damao wrapped around her finger

Does Sha Zhu hit people?

If Sha Zhu doesn't hit people, is he still Sha Zhu?

He Yuzhu felt that he hadn't hit anyone in over a year, leading some people to think he couldn't even lift a knife.

Liu Shumin violently beat He Yuzhu; after He Yuzhu knelt on the washboard, sincerely repented for an hour, and her anger had mostly subsided, she then told him the reason.

"He Yuzhu, don't think I stay home all day watching the kids and know nothing about what you do at the factory."

"And you're fooling around with young married women, young widows?"

"I think you've eaten bear heart and leopard's gall."

"Do you think that because I gave birth to your children, you can control me?"

"I tell you, if you dare do something that lets me down, I'll first chop off your third leg, then divorce you."

He Yuzhu was scared stiff by Liu Shumin, his lower body feeling chilly.

"Wife, I really didn't."

"I just said a few extra words to someone; surely someone is framing me."

Liu Shumin snorted.

"Then tell me, why do you always serve Qin Huairu a heaping plate of food?"

"Have you had any dealings behind the scenes?"

"When you go home, do you always follow behind Qin Huairu's backside?"

"Is Qin Huairu's swaying buttocks not nice to look at?"

After being repeatedly questioned by Liu Shumin, He Yuzhu felt guilty and didn't dare meet her gaze.

"Wife, I'm not just looking at Qin Huairu struggling alone with three kids, feeling sorry for her?"

"You can go ask at the factory: aside from mealtime, have you ever seen me and Qin Huairu meet?"

"It must be someone sowing discord."

"He just can't stand seeing our family live well."

"It must be Xu Damao, right?"

He's not stupid either; Liu Shumin's repeated bombardment has already leaked too much information, and he can guess who it is.

Aside from Xu Damao, nobody else could pull this off.

Moreover, Xu Damao just threatened him. Now he's suffering the consequences—who else could it be but Xu Damao?

Liu Shumin didn't answer him, instead she kept holding onto his act of fawning over women.

"You damn thing, don't try to push the blame onto others."

"If you hadn't done these shameful things, would others be framing you?"

He Yuzhu helplessly shouted.

"Wife, I was wrong, I won't dare again."

"I swear, I'll never serve Qin Huairu extra food again."

"I won't follow behind her anymore."

Seeing he finally expressed his attitude, Liu Shumin let him go.

"Get up and go cook for me."

He Yuzhu limped off to cook.

While cooking he cursed.

"Xu Damao, we'll see."

The commotion at Sha Zhu's house was also heard by Qin Huairu.

Liu Shumin beat Sha Zhu, she thought he deserved it.

Always trying to take advantage of her, do you really think she doesn't know?

Especially when he followed Yi Zhonghai over to check her health earlier, that memory is still fresh.

Since then she realized Sha Zhu is a lecherous scoundrel.

Now being beaten by Liu Shumin counts as venting her anger.

After finishing his meal, Bang Geng slipped out, listened outside for a while to the sounds of Sha Zhu being beaten, then felt relieved and went to Jia Zhangshi's house.

Seeing Bang Geng, Jia Zhangshi took out a piece of candy and gave it to him.

"Good grandson, have you eaten enough?"

Bang Geng shook his head.

Jia Zhangshi said through gritted teeth.

"I knew that wicked woman would mistreat my good grandson; come, good grandson, grandma still has a piece of flaky pastry here."

"Hurry up and eat it, don't let Xiao Dang the good-for-nothing see."

"Otherwise your mother will again say you're eating secretly and beat you."

"In that family, nobody treats you well."

"Grandma loves you."

"When you grow up, good grandson, you must treat grandma well."

Bang Geng promised.

"Grandma, when I grow up I'll definitely buy you something delicious."

"Godfather, also give me something delicious; when I grow up I'll treat you well too."

Jia Zhangshi patted Bang Geng's head.

"Good grandson, Yi Zhonghai just wants you to support him in his old age, that's why he's nice to you."

But he is kind to you; how much kindness can that be?

You're not the one he raised; on what basis should we support his old age?

He wants to trap my good grandson; you mustn't be fooled.

We take the benefits, but as for old‑age support, he shouldn't even think about it.

Let him be left to his own fate.

Unless he gives you money and a house later.

Do you understand, my good grandson?

Except for grandma, you needn't be kind to anyone.

They aren't good people.

Bang Geng nodded.

Got it, grandma.

He whispered in his mind: Those who support me in old age aren't good people.

After hanging out at Jia Zhangshi's place and getting some food, Bang Geng soon went back to do his homework at Qin Huairu's shout.

The next day, He Yuzhu's legs and waist ached all over, and he arrived at the steel rolling mill.

Yesterday, Liu Shumin, who had been lukewarm, suddenly attacked herself as if she had gone mad.

Her waist nearly gave out.

The point is, he's all wounded, you stinky old woman, you show no pity, you keep tormenting him.

He has committed a great sin.

His original desire to trouble Xu Damao has vanished.

He spent the morning recuperating on his lounge chair, slowly regaining his strength.

At noon, He Yuzhu didn't even get a meal at the window.

Qin Huairu slowly lined up for a meal.

Xu Damao trailed right behind her.

Sister Qin, how's it going, have you finally let out a sigh?

Look, today Sha Zhu doesn't even dare to serve dishes.

Qin Huairu turned her head toward Xu Damao.

Sha Zhu's meal yesterday—did you mess it up?

Xu Damao tilted his head 45 degrees toward the sky, bragging, and said.

That was definitely me—who else but me?

I just won't let him harass you.

Then he leaned close to Qin Huairu's ear and whispered.

Sister, I let out a breath for you; how will you reward me?

Qin Huairu turned her head away, kept her distance, and said disgustedly.

You're not anything good either.

Xu Damao licked his face.

Isn't it because you, sister, have charm?

Qin Huairu snorted.

You still have the nerve to show up shamelessly to me?

Do you know what my master does?

A member of the Women's Federation.

If she learns what you told me, do you think she'll skin you.

When Xu Damao heard that, he was instantly startled.

At the steel rolling mill, one of the most untouchable people are these old women.

Sister, sister, I'm sorry; you mustn't tell them.

I just slipped my mouth.

I'll treat this meal; how about it, Sister Qin, consider it my atonement.

Qin Huairu turned her head away, no longer paying him any attention.

I can still afford a meal; you don't need to treat me.

She and Gu Ning have been trading industrial coupons, earning steadily; now, together with her salary, she has saved over three hundred.

Having money makes one sturdy.

If she weren't afraid of being misunderstood, she'd want to learn from Liang Ladi to buy a bicycle.

Now she is richer than Sha Zhu.

Therefore Xu Damao's attempt to court Qin Huairu with a meal is sheer wishful thinking.

When Xu Damao saw Qin Huairu not responding, he felt a bit uncertain.

Sister Qin, you can't hurt me, can you?

Qin Huairu passed the lunchbox to Liu Lan.

One portion of shredded potatoes, two steamed buns.

Liu Lan served Qin Huairu the meal, then saw Xu Damao repeatedly making amends to Qin Huairu.

She listened out of curiosity.

Sister Qin, Sister Qin, I'm sorry; you think of me as a joke?

Qin Huairu took the lunch box and turned to leave.

Let's see how you perform.