The winner of life in the courtyard

Chapter 146 A Bit of Taste
Jia Zhang felt that being a mother-in-law was really shameful.

But she also knew in her heart that if it wasn't embarrassing now, it would be even more embarrassing in the future.

As long as Qin Huairu can change her mind and continue to stay in the Jia family, then who will be the boss and who will be the follower will be decided later.

Qin Huairu did not respond to Jia Zhangshi and was still immersed in her own thoughts.

People will only turn back when they hit a wall.

Qin Huairu now feels like she has hit a wall.

In the past, she thought that being a daughter-in-law requires one to endure slowly, and when the mother-in-law is gone, she will have endured it too.

But Jia Dongxu left first.

This family can only rely on her to survive.

So, as the breadwinner of the family, why should she force herself to continue to endure?

Is it just because Jia Zhang is her mother-in-law?
But why?

When she had no job, she was bullied by Jia Zhang. Now that she has a job, she is still bullied by Jia Zhang. Doesn't that mean her job is the same as having no job at all?
When Jia Dongxu was alive, Jia Zhangshi acted like a mother-in-law to her. Now that Jia Dongxu is gone, Jia Zhangshi still acts like a mother-in-law to her. Didn't Jia Dongxu die in vain?
This is not right!

Qin Huairu rolled her eyes and looked at Jia Zhang with a cold expression.

But in Jia Zhang's eyes, all this was a very good signal.

She was not afraid of Qin Huairu having a bad temper, but she was afraid that Qin Huairu would not respond at all.

As long as Qin Huairu responds, it means that this matter can still be discussed.

Jia Zhang was completely relieved.

Of course, on the surface, Jia Zhang's attitude did not change. She still looked cautious, as if she really knew she was wrong and realized her mistake.

Qin Huairu looked at Jia Zhang for a long time before she slowly spoke, "Do you think I'm really stupid? I don't have a brain?"

"no!"

"Huai Ru, why do you think so?"

Jia Zhang's heart skipped a beat, and she had a bad feeling. She felt that Qin Huairu seemed different from before.

"When Dongxu was here, I always complained that you didn't do this well or that right, but it wasn't that you really didn't do it well."

"I admit that I was the one who was finding fault with you back then!"

"I apologize!"

"It's too late to talk about the past now!"

"Let's put aside all the unpleasantness in the past, start over, and raise Banggeng and Xiaodang well."

"It's a bit hard now, but when Banggeng and Xiaodang grow up, you will be able to get through it!"

Realizing that she no longer had the leverage to control Qin Huairu, Jia Zhang began to play the emotional card with Qin Huairu.

As a woman, isn't your whole life dedicated to your children?

At the beginning, her husband Jia passed away early. If it weren’t for Dongxu, how could she have survived?
But God is blind.

She had worked hard for so many years to raise her son, and finally her son got married and started his own family. However, she only had a few days to enjoy her good days before she had to see her son die.

"Just like you did back then, huh?"

Qin Huairu looked at Jia Zhang coldly, and her voice suddenly rose a few notches, "You really want me to continue staying in the Jia family, am I right?"

"Yes!"

Jia Zhang didn't dare to lie. She was afraid that Qin Huairu would just walk away.

Qin Huairu left the Jia family. With her figure and appearance, it was not difficult for her to find a man to marry again. If she was lucky, she might even meet a good man.

But without Qin Huairu, the Jia family is like a tree without roots, and can only slowly wither.

"Huai Ru, I know you are still angry with me, blaming me and complaining about me!"

"I know that too. It's too late for me to say anything now!"

"But you have to believe me, I really know I was wrong!"

Jia Zhang's eyes were quite sincere.

Qin Huairu laughed, and her laugh was a little crazy.

"No, you don't know what's wrong!"

"You're just scared!"

"You are afraid of me, afraid that I will abandon this family, afraid that I will abandon you!"

"I'm right!"

With every word Qin Huairu spoke, Jia Zhang's face turned paler.

Just as Qin Huairu said, she really didn't know she was wrong, she was just afraid.

Or to put it bluntly, Jia Zhang never thought she had done anything wrong. She did what all mothers-in-law would do. Over thousands of years, which woman had not lived this way?
That's how she got here.

After being a daughter-in-law for many years, she finally became a mother-in-law. Why should she be treated any differently from other daughters-in-law now that it’s her turn?
"Actually, I don't care if you know you're wrong or not!"

Qin Huairu still had a cold face, looking at Jia Zhang without emotion, "It's not impossible for me to stay in the Jia family!"

"real?!"

When Jia Zhang heard Qin Huairu say this, she was so excited!

"So, what do you want?"

Jia Zhang looked at Qin Huairu excitedly, waiting for Qin Huairu to state her conditions.

"From now on, I have the final say in this family!"

"If you can't control your mouth, don't blame me for kicking you out!"

Qin Huairu said expressionlessly, "Dongxu is gone. There is no relationship between you and me anymore. So, you'd better know who you will rely on for food in the future!"

"I won't spoil you anymore!"

Qin Huairu was quite cool at this moment.

Jia Zhang's face changed drastically. She didn't expect Qin Huairu to say that.

She thought that after this matter was over and Qin Huairu took over Dongxu's job, she could still live her life as before.

There is no need to work, just some housework, and occasionally you can go out for a bite to eat.

Although the son is gone, there is still someone earning money to support the family.

Qin Huairu's showdown made Jia Zhangshi a little confused.

She panicked!
Qin Huairu's behavior scared her.

Frankly speaking, what Jia Zhang was least afraid of was Qin Huairu making trouble with her. As long as Qin Huairu made trouble with her, she would find a way to make Qin Huairu compromise.

But in this situation, Qin Huairu was not going to make trouble with her, but to break up with her.

Jia Zhang didn't say anything. She was thinking about how to break the impasse and how to turn defeat into victory.

However, there is no way!
In other words, the best way is to drag it out. Promise Qin Huairu now and let Qin Huairu do everything. Then, slowly think of a solution.

But this method has great hidden dangers.

Qin Huairu said it so decisively. God knows what she will be like after taking over?
If Qin Huairu is also playing a delaying tactic with her and then kicks her out, what can she do?

Go make trouble?

This is absolutely the worst option.

After Qin Huairu finished speaking, she looked at Jia Zhang for a long time. Seeing that Jia Zhang did not respond, she withdrew her gaze and closed her eyes, as if she was preparing to sleep.

Jia Zhang sighed, and sighed again. She couldn't understand why Qin Huairu suddenly became like this.

How could Qian Huairu be like this before?

When she thought of the past, Jia Zhang felt heartbroken.

If her son were still alive, how could this family become like this?

Unfortunately, her Dongxu was gone. On the night of New Year's Eve, Jia Zhang cried until dawn.

……

Early the next morning, the first day of the Lunar New Year.

The weather is very nice, with a clear blue sky.

The air was filled with an intoxicating smell of gunpowder.

After setting off fireworks last night, Shen Zhiping and Liu Wanqing made dumplings. Then, they stayed up until midnight, had a reunion dinner, and then went to bed.

But on the morning of the first day of the new year, both of them got up very early.

Boil water and cook dumplings.

We still have to set off firecrackers.

After they had eaten the dumplings, they went out to pay New Year's greetings.

When neighbors in the courtyard meet, they all greet each other with a happy new year.

Only Lou Xiao'e, the two of them went there specifically to wish New Year's greetings.

Lou Xiao'e made the dumplings herself, but Liu Wanqing helped her prepare the stuffing last night. If Lou Xiao'e had prepared the stuffing herself, who knows what kind of stomach would have to be able to handle the dumplings.

When Shen Zhiping and Liu Wanqing came over, Lou Xiaoe's dumplings had just come out of the pot.

Although the shape is still quite unique, at least there is no skin damage.

"Sister Xiao'e, Happy New Year! We are here to wish you a happy new year!"

"Happy New Year to you too, wait, I'll give you some lucky money!"

Seeing Shen Zhiping and Liu Wanqing coming to pay New Year's greetings, Lou Xiao'e was very happy and smiled as she wanted to give them New Year's money.

"Thank you, Sister Xiao'e!"

Liu Wanqing did not refuse and accepted it happily.

Shen Zhiping had no choice but to follow her husband's lead and also accepted the red envelope from Lou Xiaoe.

Then, the two of them each ate a few dumplings made by Lou Xiao'e before leaving.

After coming out of Lou Xiao'e's house, Shen Zhiping and Lou Xiao'e met Liu Haizhong, and naturally they said "Happy New Year".

The two of them returned to the front yard from the backyard, and when they passed the middle yard, they met Banggeng and Xiaodang. However, the brother and sister did not speak when they saw Shen Zhiping and Liu Wanqing.

Especially Banggeng, the look in his eyes when he looked at Shen Zhiping was filled with a bit of resentment.

"The Siheyuan Thief Saint is hating me!"

Shen Zhiping noticed Banggeng's eyes and immediately guessed why Banggeng hated him.

I can only say that this kid is a talent.

He wanted to climb over the wall to his house to steal things, but ended up falling. Instead of reflecting on himself, he hated the man who almost became a victim.

This idea is quite good!
Shen Zhiping and Liu Wanqing returned to the East Courtyard. After a while, they saw Yan Jiecheng coming with his younger brothers and sisters to wish them a happy new year.

"Happy New Year to you too, here are the lucky money!"

"Also, grab a handful of peanuts and candies!"

Shen Zhiping understood the Yan family's traditions. Although he felt a little uncomfortable, they came to pay New Year's greetings. It was a normal visit to pay New Year's greetings, so he couldn't be stingy.

After Yan Jiecheng and his siblings left, Shen Zhiping and Liu Wanqing packed up simply and pushed their bicycles out. They also had to go and pay New Year’s greetings!
First, you have to go to my father-in-law's house.

Shen Zhiping has few relatives in Beijing. The only one who can be considered a relative is his senior brother Lu Dasheng.

But in comparison, he had to pay attention to Liu Wanqing's family.

As for the tradition of returning to one's parents' home on the second day of the Lunar New Year, that had to be observed. However, on the second day of the Lunar New Year, Shen Zhiping had to go to the Beijiao branch to work overtime and could not go back with Liu Wanqing.

Therefore, it is very necessary to visit the Liu family on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Go to pay New Year’s greetings first, and then go to my senior brother’s house.

As for the leaders of the steel mill?

Shen Zhiping had no plans to go out.

As a technician, he still kept a certain distance from the leaders. Besides, even if he wanted to go to the leader's house, he didn't know where the leader lived.

As for senior brother Lu Dasheng, he will probably visit the homes of various leaders, and Lu Dasheng will have to help Shen Zhiping take care of them.

As for why not go in person?
As a newlywed, he naturally has to spend time with his wife.

If a leader cannot tolerate even this, then it can only be said that such a leader is not worthy of Shen Zhiping's closeness.

Others may want to make progress, but Shen Zhiping doesn’t care much about progress.

This era is a bit special.

Especially if the wind is about to blow, by then, it is better to stand still than to make progress.

After all, progress is likely to block others and make them hate you, so Shen Zhiping's plan is to stay where he is and maintain better relationships.

When the wind stopped, he could easily lie down with the help of his cheat code.

Shen Zhiping and Liu Wanqing had dinner at Liu's house before returning to the courtyard.

The courtyard is very lively.

Of course, this bustle is not a festive bustle, but a noisy one.

Well, it was still noisy at the whole hospital meeting.

Shen Zhiping and Liu Wanqing came to Lou Xiao'e and asked her about what had happened.

I can only say that Jia Jiabanggeng is truly a talent.

This kid was using firecrackers to blow up the pit, and there was someone squatting in the toilet at the time. Frightened, the person slid down the slope of the pit into the pit.

This unlucky person was actually Liu Guangqi!
Liu Guangqi, the Liu family’s treasure!
When Liu Haizhong learned that his eldest baby fell into the pit because of Banggeng's explosion, he was really furious. He rushed into the Jia family and beat Jia Zhang, who was trying to protect Banggeng.

At this moment, the whole courtyard meeting in the Siheyuan was discussing this matter.

Liu Haizhong, who was supposed to be the first uncle in charge, now sat on the stool below and listened to the decision of Yan Bugui, the second uncle.

Jia Zhang was beaten badly by Liu Haizhong. Her face, which was already very fat, was now swollen like a pig's head.

"Pay me money. If you don't pay me, I will report you to the police!"

Jia Zhang's voice was a little substandard, but it was still more or less audible.

"Report it if you want. I also want to report it to the police!"

How could Liu Haizhong show weakness?

His beloved eldest son fell into the manure pit, and his reputation was really bad. From now on, whenever Liu Guangqi is mentioned, people around him will inevitably say, "Oh, it's the one who fell into the manure pit."

Whenever I think of this, my heart feels like it’s being stabbed by a knife.

He was counting on his eldest son to bring honor to the family!

Yan Bugui sat in the position of the steward, feeling overwhelmed. He now really regretted becoming this steward.

Look, what a mess this is?

"Old Yan, please speak up. How should we solve this problem?"

"If you can't solve it, then adjourn the meeting. We'll report it to the street office or the police tomorrow!"

He Daqing, who was sitting in the corner, suddenly spoke.

"Yes, Uncle, it's so cold today!"

"That's right. Today is the first day of the new year. It's such a festive day. It's not fair to let a group of us stand here in the cold wind!"

The residents spoke up one after another, none of them really wanting to get involved in this matter.

Typical of "mind your own business"!

Yan Bugui sighed, looked at Jia Zhang, and said, "Jia Zhang, your grandson Banggeng threw firecrackers into the manure pit, and scared Liu Guangqi so much that he fell into the pit. Tell me first, how do you plan to solve this problem?"

(End of this chapter)