Courtyard House: In this life, I have a new home!

46

There's really nothing between me and Xu Damao, why won't you believe me?!

If you don't believe that I'm innocent with him, then I've just taken this beating for nothing.

Sha Zhu was so angry that he jumped up and down on the spot.

He had a very clear plan in mind.

Why was he so persistent in pursuing Qin Huairu? Wasn't it just so he could marry her, have a son with her, and live the life of a wife, children, and a warm bed?

In order to achieve this goal, he had been trying to make Qin Huairu believe that he and Xu Damao had nothing going on.

For this, he even willingly endured Qin Huairu's beating.

He thought that Qin Huairu would calm down after hitting him.

Then you can believe that he and Xu Damao are innocent.

Then you can accept his feelings and let him be a fool.

To live the kind of life that men desire most.

But what was the result? Qin Huairu had already done it.

He vented his anger.

They still don't trust him, they don't believe that he and Xu Damao are alright.

That's it, Sha Zhu's brain has snapped.

No wonder he was so angry.

Don't be fooled by Sha Zhu's usual lapdog-like demeanor; he's always so subservient to Qin Huairu.

But he had his own little scheme in mind.

He wanted to win over Qin Huairu and have her bear him a son.

Otherwise, what normal man would act like a lapdog for someone every day?

Isn't it just that they're thinking, if they actually manage to lick it, wouldn't they be making a fortune?

But now Sha Zhu feels that he got beaten up for nothing.

Qin Huairu didn't believe him.

And it's even less likely that she'll accept him.

This is a huge loss!

Thinking about it this way, Sha Zhu got so angry he was like a balloon.

I was filled with such hatred!

To be honest, Sha Zhu has done far too many things that put him at a disadvantage.

He has put so much effort into Qin Huairu over the years.

The money was given, and the effort was put in.

In the end, he didn't even touch her little finger.

This situation is just a routine procedure.

Sha Zhu was angry, but it was only for a short while.

Nothing happened.

Qin Huairu didn't even notice that he was angry.

Sha Zhu gritted his teeth and quickly suppressed his anger.

He didn't dare say a single harsh word to Qin Huairu.

My mood quickly calmed down.

Honestly, he was used to this kind of scene.

After so many years, I'm really familiar with it.

Sha Zhu took a few deep breaths.

This was the only trace left after he had just lost his temper.

Immediately afterwards, he started coaxing Qin Huairu again.

Just like those corporate slaves who work for their bosses.

Even if you feel really frustrated, you'll just vent your anger for a moment.

What else?

That evening.

Sha Zhu returned home with half his face swollen.

He grinned at himself in the mirror, but in his heart he was still trying to excuse the other person.

Anyway, we still have to rely on the boss for our livelihood.

What every working person wants most after all is a promotion and a raise.

He's been a sycophant all along, all he wants is Qin Huairu.

The logic is sound.

"Sister Qin, my injury is nothing serious. I'll be fine after a couple of days of treatment at the hospital."

"But you, those few times you hit me just now, doesn't your hand hurt? It hurt me to see it."

"Let me see, let me blow on your palm. Such beautiful hands, it wouldn't be worth it if they got scars from hitting me."

As he spoke, he reached out to grab Qin Huairu's hand.

The thoughts in his eyes were completely exposed.

He's been licking her for so many years, but he's never even touched a single finger of hers.

Today I finally had the chance to touch her skin?

He was incredibly excited.

As a result, Qin Huairu flicked her hand and slapped him away.

He didn't even get his skin rubbed.

The closer Sha Zhu got, the more she felt he was a spineless coward.

There's nothing else to it, I just think he's a spineless coward.

A man who's so weak is just annoying to look at.

Sha Zhu was about to touch those hands.

The next second, however, all we could do was watch it shrink back.

The feeling of unease in my heart is indescribable.

Qin Huairu didn't have time to figure out what was going on in his mind.

She had a pile of clothes waiting to be washed, so she didn't have time to argue with him.

She was too lazy to argue with him anymore, so she decided to take drastic measures.

He gave a cold laugh and began to speak.

"Shazhu, don't give me that nonsense. Didn't you say your relationship with Xu Damao was completely innocent?"

"Okay, I'll trust you this time. But you'd better show some sincerity."

"Give me all the money you've saved, and I'll trust you today."

She said she was just testing him.

Actually, I was already eyeing his wallet.

She raised three children on her own and also had to take care of Jia Zhangshi.

I'm so broke, I wish I could just pick up money off the street.

Come to think of it, it's been a long time since she managed to get any money from Sha Zhu.

This kid must have saved up quite a bit, right?

Thinking about it this way, Qin Huairu felt a little excited.

Qin Huairu became more and more excited as she thought about it. If she could get the money, her three kids would at least be able to have a decent meal.

They made a killing!

But then she thought again, she was afraid that Sha Zhu wouldn't obediently hand over the money.

Although Sha Zhu is still a sycophant, Ding Qiunan has moved into the Hongxing Courtyard.

That guy has more than just Qin Huairu to lick.

It seems that Sha Zhu might not be willing to hand over all his assets.

If he can't win over Qin Huairu, he can turn to Ding Qiunan.

Since you're no longer unique, you're naturally not as precious anymore.

However, Qin Huairu quickly realized something.

If Sha Zhu is willing to pay this money, that would be a fantastic thing.

If they refuse to pay and give up easily, that's a good thing.

No matter what choice Sha Zhu makes, Qin Huairu is guaranteed to profit.

It's absolutely gorgeous.

Having figured all this out, Qin Huairu stopped worrying about it.

He stared at Sha Zhu with a sense of peace, waiting for him to give a definite answer.

But she had no idea.

Sha Zhu had no other way to go.

Just like before, he can only obediently fawn over Qin Huairu.

It wasn't that he didn't want to turn around and lick Ding Qiunan's boots, it was just that Lu Zhenxing's fists were too scary.

He wouldn't dare move forward.

Since Sha Zhu can only fawn over Qin Huairu, Qin Huairu is still his precious darling.

So there's no need to even think about what Shazhu will choose.

Goddess Qin Huairu gives money when she wants it, and people when she wants them.

Isn't it just taking all his savings?

It's no big deal, I'll give it to you!

Having made up his mind, Sha Zhu gritted his teeth and stomped his feet.

He took out twenty yuan from his pocket and handed it to Qin Huairu.

He had a death-defying expression on his face; anyone who didn't know better would think he was going to block a bullet's hole.

He said it aloud.

"Sister Qin, this is all I have left. You can keep it."

Qin Huairu stared at the twenty yuan in her hand, completely stunned.

He shouted in a high-pitched voice.

"Is this all your savings?"

"Didn't you say you made a lot of money collecting scrap? How come you only got twenty yuan?!"

"You idiot Zhu, explain yourself! Where did you hide the rest of the money?!"

Qin Huairu was furious.

Everything was planned perfectly.

Whether Sha Zhu gives her money or not, she can still get something out of it.

If Sha Zhu is willing to pay, that's naturally a good thing.

When she first saw Sha Zhu reach into his pocket, she was so happy and excited.

I thought I was about to make a fortune.

They stared longingly at Sha Zhu's hand, hoping he would pull out a thick wad of ten-yuan notes from his pocket.

Then she stuffed it all into Qin Huairu's pocket, turning it into her private stash of money.

The result was good.

Sha Zhu searched for a long time before finally pulling out twenty yuan.

Qin Huairu clutched the twenty-yuan bill, her chest tight with worry, wishing she could throw the money at Sha Zhu's face right then and there.

Expectations were so high, and this is all they got? Isn't this just playing games with us?

She stared intently at Sha Zhu, inwardly cursing him—if you really have no money, don't act like a martyr about to be executed! It makes everyone think you're about to pull out a mountain of gold. What's a penniless pauper pretending to be? This twenty yuan isn't even enough for a cigarette for Xu Damao next door.

Sister Qin grew angrier the more she thought about it, and really wanted to throw the dirty laundry water at him to wake this idiot up. Twenty yuan, not two hundred, and certainly not two thousand! You looked like you were going to your death, and all you came up with was this little bit? And you have the nerve to call it all your savings? Bah! You have no shame!

Sha Zhu remained standing there, his eyes sparkling as he waited for Qin Huairu to give her a response.

"Sister Qin, I've laid bare all my secrets to you."

He rubbed his hands together, his face beaming. "Now you should believe me, right? There's really nothing between me and that bastard Xu Damao. My sincerity towards you is a hundred percent genuine!"

Qin Huairu's anger flared up at his smug look. Although twenty yuan was almost half a month's salary, it was still far from what she had hoped for. She couldn't swallow this insult; if she couldn't have it easy, Sha Zhu wouldn't be comfortable either.

She gave a cold laugh and glanced sideways.

"Who said they'd trust you just because they took your money?"

Qin Huairu's voice was icy cold, "I said before that I would think about it, but now I've thought it over, and my conclusion is—I don't believe a single word you said. You're having an affair with Xu Damao!"

After saying that, she deliberately gave Sha Zhu a sarcastic smile, her expression clearly saying—I'm just playing with you, you idiot!

Upon hearing this, Sha Zhu froze on the spot, his mouth agape, unable to close it for a long time.

After a long pause, he finally managed to choke out, "Sister Qin, how could you do this? I've been so sincere with you, how could you play me like this? You've stabbed me in the heart!"

As he spoke, Sha Zhu's tears streamed down his face, and snot followed, covering his face in a disgusting mess.

He cried as he gazed longingly at Qin Huairu.

Qin Huairu felt her stomach churn from his gaze and gagged.

"Don't look at me like that, it's disgusting!"

She yelled angrily.

Qin Huairu's face was cold, and her tone was full of disgust: "Let me tell you, I feel disgusted just looking at you now."

"You better get the hell away from me from now on, or next time it won't be as simple as just taking twenty bucks and slapping you a few times."

"I, Qin Huairu, am not someone to be bullied. If you dare to bother me again, don't blame me for being impolite!"

After saying that, Qin Huairu glared at Sha Zhu and turned to walk towards Old Jia's house.

When Sha Zhu saw her leave, he quickly followed after her, trying to stop her.

He was slapped several times by Qin Huairu, tricked, and even had to pay her twenty yuan.

I chased after her not to get the twenty yuan back, nor to settle accounts with her.

He just wanted to explain things to her.

He and Xu Damao really had nothing going on; he's innocent.

Sister Qin, you must believe him. Sha Zhu's feelings for her are genuine!