The Life of a Son-in-Law in a Courtyard House

In the dead of winter, three men, their cotton-padded coats pulled tighter and their hands tucked into their sleeves, hurried into the courtyard.

These three people are Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong, and Jia Dongxu.

Qin Huairu stayed in the hospital, and since she was able to move around on her own, Jia Dongxu didn't stay to take care of her.

After all, Jia Dongxu still needs to go to work tomorrow.

On the way back, Yi Zhonghai asked Jia Dongxu, "Dongxu, do you think it's Dalin?"

Whether Jia Dongxu was genuinely naive or feigning ignorance, he replied without hesitation, "I don't believe it. Da Linzi and I get along quite well."

He's not that petty; he just tells me what's on his mind. There's no need for this."

Yi Zhonghai nodded. That's true. He had asked his apprentice to befriend Yang Dalin, so Yang Dalin shouldn't have gone that far.

Or perhaps it was Yang Dalin who did it, and he and his apprentice were both deceived.

Yang Dalin is a very scheming person.

When Yi Zhonghai thought about this, he realized that perhaps he was overthinking things.

He felt that although Yang Dalin was smart, he wouldn't hide his abilities that well.

Yi Zhonghai said, "That's right. When you see Dalinzi later, don't show it. Just be the same as before."

Let the police investigate.

It's all just Huai Ru's guess. Don't let Da Linzi find out because of your guess, or it will cause your two families to fall apart completely.

If it's not them, then I'll offend someone.

Old Liu, I was thinking we should have a big meeting tomorrow night to discuss this matter.

"Let's scare them a little and see if anyone jumps out."

Liu Haizhong said, "Sure, that works."

Braving the cold winter wind, the group hurried home.

When the group arrived at the courtyard, Yang Dalin was still awake.

They heard the commotion of several people, and also heard Yi Zhonghai's last words to Jia Dongxu at the Intermediate People's Court: "Dongxu, don't give anything away tomorrow. Treat Dalinzi like you normally would. The police are investigating, so don't slip up and get caught."

Jia Dongxu agreed before going home to sleep.

Yang Dalin was lying at home when he heard Yi Zhonghai say those words.

"Oh, so the police suspect me? Did Qin Huairu say it, or did you, Yi Zhonghai, say it? You have no evidence, so what am I afraid of?"

But knowing that the policeman from today will continue his investigation is fine too.

Just be a little careful.

I didn't leave any evidence, and there are no cameras these days.

"What's there to be afraid of?"

Yang Dalin closed his eyes and got some rest.

As soon as Jia Dongxu arrived home and entered the house, he heard Jia Zhangshi's voice.

Madam Jia was waiting for news and didn't dare to fall asleep.

Madam Jia asked, "Dongxu, how is Huairu?"

Jia Dongxu closed the door and whispered, "It's nothing, Mom. It's just a few small cuts on my face and hands from pebbles. It's nothing serious."

Jia Zhangshi had no idea that her daughter-in-law would be disfigured in the future.

Even if she knew, she wouldn't care that much anymore.

After all, she's already given birth to two children for her son, so what's there to be afraid of?

She's not a new bride anymore; it's been several years. Even if her face is bruised, it won't stop her from doing housework, and it'll also stop her from being so flirtatious. That's good.

That way I won't have to keep an eye on that vixen every day.

Jia Zhangshi then asked, "Will it cost a lot of money again? Do you have enough money?"

"No, Mom will get you some."

Jia Dongxu was Jia Zhangshi's only son, so how could Jia Zhangshi be stingy with her son?

At the beginning of the drama, Jia Dongxu was already hanging on the wall. Jia Zhangshi was afraid that Qin Huairu would remarry and leave her, an old woman without a job.

That's why he asked Qin Huairu for his retirement money.

She wasn't as wary of her son, Jia Zhangshi.

I still feel sorry for my son.

Jia Dongxu knew that his mother had some money, all of which she had saved up penny by penny over the years.

Jia Dongxu knew his mother was worried about him, and he felt sorry for her too, so he said, "Mom, please keep it and use it to buy some good food. I don't need it for now, don't worry. If I really need it, I'll ask you for it."

It must be said that this mother and son are like most mothers and sons in the family; the mother knows how to love her son, and the son is also filial.

Seeing that she really didn't want it, Jia Zhangshi said, "Okay, then when you need it, just ask me for it. You go to work first thing tomorrow morning, and I'll go to the hospital to see Huairu."

If it's not serious, get discharged as soon as possible.

Jia Dongxu, lying on the kang (a heated brick bed), replied, "Okay."

Then he carefully recalled what Qin Huairu had said.

He still refused to believe that his wife had been beaten by Yang Dalin.

He had occasionally heard about Qin Huairu's actions.

He couldn't use these things to argue with Qin Huairu.

Qin Huairu was ultimately doing it for the child's own good.

But doing that would not only damage one's character, but also make one appear incompetent.

Only by working harder, leveling up sooner, and earning more money can you solve your own problems.

Hopefully, Huairu will make some changes in the future when her family's circumstances improve.

Jia Dongxu fell into a deep sleep.

At Yi Zhonghai's home, Yi Zhonghai returned home and woke Wen Xiumei up.

Wen Xiumei asked him, and Yi Zhonghai told her about Qin Huairu's matter, and also about Qin Huairu's suspicion of Yang Dalin.

Ask Wen Xiumei what she thinks.

Wen Xiumei said, "Old Yi, you can't make things up without evidence."

We get along quite well with Yang Dalin, so let's not let Huai Ru's suspicions affect our relationship.

You should know that Yang Dalin still owes us money.

Even if it really was Yang Dalin who did it, if there's no evidence or witnesses, we can only pretend we don't know.

Given Huai Ru's condition, she deserves to be taught a lesson.

Why are you always scheming against others? It's not like your family is really going to starve to death.

She could barely eat her fill, but she wanted to eat something better.

If you're not destined for wealth and status, but always dream of a life of luxury, you're just overthinking it.

Dongxu didn't let the child and her go hungry to the point of being unable to walk. She was greedy and the old lady was right. She was too cunning and always wanted to get something without giving anything in return.

That's a bit too self-important.

Yi Zhonghai never expected that Wen Xiumei would side with Yang Dalin, between his apprentice and his wife.

But thinking about it carefully, it makes sense; Qin Huairu's thinking was too simplistic.

It's a bit too presumptuous of them to expect others to help their family unconditionally.

Why should other families have to help her, and why are they even trying to contact others to put pressure on the Qi family?

If she really gets involved with several families and causes trouble with the Qi family, there will be more problems in the courtyard.

What a troublesome person.

Yi Zhonghai now regretted it: "Sigh, I introduced Huai Ru to Dong Xu because she seemed capable and from the countryside. I never expected her to always be thinking about getting something for nothing."

Wen Xiumei also sighed and said, "Yes, it's probably related to her parents' upbringing. That's how her parents were back then, and we didn't consider that enough."

Alright, get some rest. You have to go to work tomorrow.

I'll go to the hospital with Jia Zhangshi to see her tomorrow.

Hopefully, she will learn from this lesson and restrain herself.

Otherwise, things might go wrong later.