Siheyuan: Shazhu's Leisurely Life

Chapter 46: My home was robbed?
"Ok?"

When the old lady called him like that, Yi Zhonghai's heart skipped a beat.

Somehow, when he looked at the old lady's familiar and kind face, he felt something strange in his heart.

"Old lady, please speak." But Yi Zhonghai still spoke, but when he said this, his eyes avoided the pillar and looked at the old lady.

The deaf old lady's expression didn't change much, she still had that kind smile, "I also know about the Jia family's affairs. Qin Huairu's wife is indeed not easy, but their life is not bad. You have seen how they eat and drink on weekdays. If you say that they can't even afford to eat, no one will believe it, right? Besides, if things really don't work out, don't we still have Jia Zhangshi? This girl can't just stay at home and do nothing every day, right? Even if she has a rural household registration, with our current policy, she can do some work at the street office, and it will definitely not be a problem to subsidize the family."

The deaf old lady's next words completely silenced the speech that Yi Zhonghai had prepared in his mind.

His expression changed countless times in an instant, and there was a hint of confusion deep in his eyes.

No, what's wrong with the old lady?

Today he brought a hen, wild mushrooms, and even a piece of fat meat. It was impossible for the old lady not to see his intention of coming to find Zhuzi.

It has been a while since Jia Dongxu died. As the person in Yi Zhonghai's mind who would take care of him in his old age, Yi Zhonghai has recovered after a period of recovery. If it doesn't work out, then look for another candidate!

As a result, Zhuzi, who had already performed outstandingly among the younger generation, naturally rose to the position and became the official candidate for his retirement.

However, Zhuzi got married too quickly and even got a marriage certificate. This was something that Yi Zhonghai did not expect.

Otherwise, given his personality, he should start with the selection of Zhuzi's wife, and then slowly guide him, and he would eventually be able to cultivate a good candidate for old-age care.

But it’s not too late now.

Even if you get married, you will still live in this compound at No. 95, right?
Without He Daqing, the He family ultimately has no elder in charge. The couple has taken care of the old lady for so many years, and with the old lady as a backer, even if Zhuzi has another daughter-in-law, it will only be a matter of time and effort.

I brought these things to the door today, intending to take the first step.

Starting from the Jia family, slowly give the pillars some sense of responsibility. But Yi Zhonghai never expected that the plan would be interrupted by the old lady before it even started.

When did the deaf old lady become so close to Zhuzi?

Yi Zhonghai was confused. Although before, the couple and Zhuzi had taken turns to serve the old lady, Yi Zhonghai knew very well that the old lady was just envious of Zhuzi's cooking skills. If it came down to it, the old lady would definitely be on his side.

If Yi Zhonghai knew a concept from later generations at this moment, he would probably be able to describe what he is thinking now: Was my home robbed?

But soon, Yi Zhonghai rejected this idea in his heart.

No way! How could he not know who the old lady was?

Zhuzi is indeed promising among the young people, but all my efforts over the years have not been in vain. The old lady must have her own calculations, and I must have not considered something carefully!

Countless thoughts flashed through Yi Zhonghai's mind, but he figured it out in an instant and at the same time, confirmed his final idea.

Yes! That's right! This is all the old lady's trick. Since she said so, Yi Zhonghai didn't insist on mentioning this anymore. He would ask the old lady again when he had time.

"Okay, then I'll go back and do some work on Jia Zhang and Qin Huairu." Although he thought that the old lady had her own intentions, Yi Zhonghai had spent real money to get so many delicious dishes this time, and he naturally felt painful when he failed to achieve his goal.

Seeing that there was nothing to do after dinner, Yi Zhonghai simply said something and went back to the room.

Coming out of the house, Yi Zhonghai passed by the sink and called out to an old lady who was washing dishes with him.

"Hmm? Zhonghai, have you... finished talking about things?" The conversation in the house didn't last long, and the deaf old lady's words directly discouraged Yi Zhonghai from making a move, which surprised the aunt who knew the purpose of this trip.

"Well, go back and rest first."

In front of Chen Miaoyun and the others, Yi Zhonghai didn't know what to say and just gave two vague answers.

"Auntie, you go back first. I'm almost done washing here. I can do it myself."

Although Chen Miaoyun didn't know what was happening in the house, she still took the initiative to speak.

Seeing Yi Zhonghai didn't say much, Auntie walked back to the house without saying a word. She didn't know what she was thinking, so she nodded at Chen Miaoyun and said, "Okay, Miaoyun, you have to bear with the fatigue. Auntie will go back first."

As Yi Zhonghai and the aunt entered the house, He Yuzhu came out soon and went to the sink to help Chen Miaoyun carry the washed dishes.

"Zhu Zi, why did you come out?"

"Seeing my wife washing dishes makes me feel sorry for her. Can't I come and help?" He Yuzhu laughed.

Although Chen Miaoyun already knew Zhuzi's bold way of expression, she still couldn't help but spit after hearing this. However, after all, the ceremony of being a newlywed was completed, and Chen Miaoyun's shyness faded a little compared to before.

The couple just like that, carrying the washed dishes, returned to the house.

In the middle courtyard, the Yi family.

After Yi Zhonghai entered the house, he sat on a chair in the living room. His eyes were a little uncertain. He sat down, then stood up, picked up the white porcelain teacup next to him, poured himself a cup of cold tea and drank it all. Only then did his expression relax a little.

At the same time, Auntie also followed him into the house. Seeing Yi Zhonghai's appearance, Auntie couldn't help but ask after closing the door: "Zhonghai, what's going on? Aren't you going to Zhuzi's house today to discuss the Jia family's affairs?"

Aunt Yi and Yi Zhonghai have been through ups and downs over the years, and the old couple could tell at a glance that something was wrong with her husband. She knew that something must have gone wrong in the house just now.

Yi Zhonghai's eyes flickered, and he said, "Just when I mentioned the Jia family, the old lady took over the conversation, saying that the Jia family was in real trouble and that they could let Jia Zhang work in the street office."

After these words were spoken, the aunt fell silent.

Neither of them is stupid. They brought up the Jia family's affairs not simply to help them, but for their own purposes.

Of course, it was because of the meaning behind the deaf old lady's words that made Yi Zhonghai remain silent.

(End of this chapter)