All the heavens begin with the love in the courtyard.

Suddenly, for some reason, she looked towards the door and vaguely saw He Yuzhu's door, He Zhen and her younger sister He Hua playing and laughing. Ran Qiuye seemed to be tidying up the dining table inside the house.

Seeing that family, Qin Huairu suddenly felt a pang of pain in her heart. If she had taken the initiative back then, perhaps she would be the one tidying up the table in that room now.

Unfortunately, life doesn't offer "what ifs"!

As a mother, despite her complaints, she was still anxious about the situation with Bang Geng. Since He Yuzhu's approach wasn't working, she had to try another one.

Just thinking about Xu Damao's sinister old face made Qin Huairu feel uncomfortable.

Turning her head to look at the stick buried in the quilt, Qin Huairu sighed deeply, stopping her wild thoughts. What needed to be done still had to be done.

Isn't life just about suffering and helplessness?

Just hang in there! Things will get better once this period is over!

Getting Xu Damao to introduce Bang Geng to a job, or even to learn how to project movies from Xu Damao, is on a completely different level of difficulty compared to getting him to learn how to cook from He Yuzhu.

But who is Qin Huairu?

Although I haven't been a scheming woman for many years, I'm still as vigorous as ever and I don't hesitate to take action!

To get rid of Xu Damao, you have to find his weakness. Who is the person Xu Damao hates the most?

That was naturally He Yuzhu. The two had been competing with each other their whole lives, but Xu Damao ultimately lost to He Yuzhu.

They now have both a son and a daughter. Although you, Xu Damao, had a daughter first, judging from the current situation, you're destined never to have a son.

If you want Xu Damao to help find a job for Bang Geng, you have to make Xu Damao feel that he is better than He Yuzhu, and you have to make Xu Damao feel powerful in front of He Yuzhu.

In short, we need to make Xu Damao feel that he is more capable than He Yuzhu!

So, in Qin Huairu's view, this matter was not difficult. The only obstacle in front of her was her cousin, Qin Jingru.

Chapter 82: The Scheming Bitch Emerges

Ever since their failed attempt to poison Xu Damao that year, the relationship between the two sisters has been in a complete stalemate, with almost no room for reconciliation.

Especially after Xu Xiaonuan was born, Qin Jingru guarded Qin Huairu like a thief, fearing that Xu Xiaonuan would follow in Xu Damao's footsteps and be harmed by Qin Huairu.

So the two sisters have hardly spoken a word to each other in the past few years, and they never participate in large meetings in the compound.

If Qin Jingru finds out that Qin Huairu has suddenly asked Xu Damao to do something, then the matter is definitely doomed.

But who is Qin Huairu?

Qin Jingru posed virtually no obstacle to her!

The next day, Xu Damao was about to go to work with his bicycle when he ran into Qin Huairu, who had left five minutes earlier.

Qin Huairu could accurately know Xu Damao's get off work hours, and could almost always bump into him at any time.

Xu Damao didn't give Qin Huairu a friendly look when he saw her; he had just had a fight with Qin Jingru the night before.

People say that couples experience a seven-year itch, but he and Qin Jingru have long passed that point. The once innocent and gentle Qin Jingru has become increasingly temperamental, especially in recent years, and the two of them argue from time to time.

As for the reason, it wasn't the usual family matters of cooking oil, rice, firewood, and groceries. Rather, Xu Damao had been desperately wanting a son for the past two years. He heard from some master that if a couple had sex at a certain time late at night in a special position, they could have a son.

For the past two years, Xu Damao would suddenly wake Qin Jingru, who was already asleep, in the middle of the night, and ask her to cooperate with him.

At first, Qin Jingru was skeptical. Despite being incredibly sleepy, she still reluctantly cooperated with Xu Damao in an embarrassing position. Fortunately, it only lasted for a few dozen seconds, and her back could bear it. But who could endure such torment every day?

So, the argument naturally unfolded without any suspense. Qin Jingru was no longer the silly girl she was seven or eight years ago. Now she had given birth to Xu Xiaonuan for Xu Damao and was a pillar of the family.

Besides, now that Xu Damao has lost his status as deputy director, he's just an ordinary projectionist.

Last night, Xu Damao ran into He Zhen and her younger sister He Hua who came to visit Xu Xiaonuan. His heart started itching again. How wonderful it would be to have a son like that! He had already thought of a name for him: Xu Dawei. Dawei, Dawei, how nice it sounds!

So, in the middle of the night, he woke Qin Jingru up again and made her do a handstand. Qin Jingru immediately got angry and kicked Xu Damao's penis. Xu Damao gasped and started arguing with Qin Jingru.

Fortunately, Xu Xiaonuan was woken up and started crying loudly, which stopped the two from arguing. However, the anger had not subsided by this morning, and he naturally showed no emotion when he saw Qin Huairu!

"Qin Huairu, you're not blocking my way, I need to get to work."

Xu Damao didn't give Qin Huairu a friendly look. Although the two families basically didn't interact anymore, seeing Qin Huairu's face reminded Xu Damao of Qin Jingru.

Qin Huairu smiled slightly, as if she were flirting with He Yuzhu back then, and teased him in a gentle tone.

"Oh dear, what's gotten into you? Did my silly little sister do something to upset you?"

Upon hearing Qin Huairu's flirtatious tone, Xu Damao's anger seemed to dissipate instantly. Who was Xu Damao?

Upon hearing Qin Huairu's flirtatious tone, he immediately knew that Qin Huairu needed his help, and chuckled.

"Oh, you're absolutely right, Sister Qin. If only your sister were half as sensible as you, Sister Qin. Sister Qin, why did you wait for me so early in the morning?"

Qin Huairu knew exactly what Xu Damao was thinking. Neither of them were simpletons; they were equally cunning. Upon hearing Xu Damao's words, she immediately knew there was a chance, and deliberately smiled as she spoke.

"Da Mao, why don't we talk over there? If the neighbors see us at the gate, they'll gossip about us!"

These words were exactly what Xu Damao wanted to hear, and he immediately nodded with a beaming smile.

The two then walked to a secluded corner and stopped. Qin Huairu then spoke.

"Da Mao, you know that my Bang Geng has been back in the city for several months and still hasn't found a job, right?"

Xu Damao nodded as he parked his bicycle. He was from the same compound, so he naturally knew about these kinds of trivial matters.

Qin Huairu then smiled and said.

"I found Banggeng a job, but he doesn't like it. He says he prefers watching movies and wants to learn how to project films with you. Could you help me with this? After all, Banggeng still has to call you Uncle-in-law, right?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Damao was stunned. He was about to refuse, but then he stopped.

Xu Damao is not like He Yuzhu. Even if Bang Gengzhen called him "uncle" or "dad," he wouldn't want to teach this skill to others.

Who told Bang Geng not to be his own son? If he were, there would definitely be no problem. Thinking of this, Xu Damao saw that no one was around and looked at Qin Huairu, a middle-aged woman with a still charming figure. He narrowed his eyes and began to think about whether he should take the opportunity to make a deal with this matter.

When Qin Huairu saw Xu Damao's squinting eyes, she knew what kind of little scheme he was plotting. If this matter could be accomplished, it wouldn't be a bad thing for Xu Damao to gain some advantage.

Over the years, she has been taken advantage of by other men in the factory quite a bit. She is now in her early forties, and it is only in these last few years that she still has some allure for men.

Qin Huairu deliberately stepped forward, smiled, and pinched Xu Damao's waist before saying something.

"Don't you think about why I came to find you in the first place?"

Xu Damao was taken aback, then thought it made sense. In this day and age, having a job was already a blessing. Qin Huairu had just said that she had already found a job for Banggeng, so why was he coming to him again?

Seeing Xu Damao's curious look, Qin Huairu smiled. She loved this feeling of leading a man by the nose.

Only at this moment did she realize that she was no longer the good mother and daughter-in-law whose back was bent by life.

"In our compound, besides you, Da Mao, only Zhu Zi can give Bang Geng a job. So, do you think I'm closer to you or to Zhu Zi?"

Upon hearing Qin Huairu's words, Xu Damao's smile slowly faded. What did Widow Qin mean? Did she mean that Sha Zhu didn't want her son, so he came to me? What kind of person do you take me, Xu Damao, for?

He withdrew his hand, which was about to reach Qin Huairu, snorted, and said nothing more.

Qin Huairu was a master at manipulating men's emotions; seeing Xu Damao's expression, she immediately mimicked his coquettish hum.

"Look, you get this look the moment I mention Zhu Zi. You two are such sworn enemies, I wonder when this will end. I did start by asking Zhu Zi to find Bang Geng a job, but he's not like you. He agreed without hesitation and even said he'd take Bang Geng as his apprentice and pass on his family's skills to him!"

Xu Damao outwardly wore a sullen expression, but he listened very attentively. He wanted to get involved in anything related to He Yuzhu. When Qin Huairu mentioned this, Xu Damao mumbled something with a hint of resentment.

"Since Shazhu agreed to let Banggeng become his apprentice, why are you still looking for me?"

When Qin Huairu saw Xu Damao's jealous expression, she immediately felt confident that her trip was going to be a success!

Chapter 83: A Mother's Charm

Qin Huairu smiled sweetly and moved closer to Xu Damao. Even though they were still a bicycle's distance apart, Xu Damao felt as if Qin Huairu was speaking right next to his ear.

"Zhu Zi agreed, but Bang Geng said that being a cook has no future. He just wants to learn how to project movies. Being a projectionist has a much better future than being a cook, and it's not tiring at all. It's a golden job. Da Mao, don't you think so?"

Xu Damao felt lightheaded from Qin Huairu's words, and smelling the faint scent of soap on her body, he felt an irresistible urge to take her right there and then.

"That's right. What's the point of learning a skill from a cook? You'd be dying of heat in the summer and have to get up early in the freezing cold. What future is there in that kind of life? But a projectionist is different. With this skill, you can go anywhere in the world without fear. You usually deal with high-ranking leaders. Occasionally, when you go to the countryside to show a movie in the commune, people treat you to good food and drinks. That extra income is higher than your salary. Look at our compound, who doesn't envy me!"

Qin Huairu nodded in agreement, adding her own words in agreement.

"That's right, that's what Banggeng told me too. He said that my uncle is much more capable than that silly Zhu. Why not learn from someone more capable instead of suffering as a cook? I think what he said makes sense, so that's why I'm here to see you today!"

He'd already showered Xu Damao with compliments, and Xu Damao was now beaming with pride. When does a man feel most accomplished?

That was naturally when he was recognized by a woman. In the past, he could still feel recognition from Qin Jingru, but in recent years, Qin Jingru had gradually stopped looking up to him. Now, being flattered by Qin Huairu, he felt elated and was overjoyed!

However, Xu Damao, a wicked scoundrel to the core, was not so easily fooled. Just as he was about to agree, he suddenly saw the expectation in Qin Huairu's eyes, and immediately squinted his eyes and said flippantly.

"If Banggeng wants to learn how to project movies from me, that's a piece of cake, but..."

Xu Damao paused halfway through his sentence, his lewdness undisguised. Qin Huairu's face stiffened, but she quickly regained her smile.

She looked around and, seeing no one, reached out and took Xu Damao's hand, drawing circles in his palm as she spoke in a pitiful manner.

"You've already bullied my sister enough, now you want to bully me too? Da Mao, I'm a widow, you should know that having that kind of relationship with me won't do you any good!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Damao's lewd expression froze, and he became more sober. Yes, he was a married man with a wife and children. If something happened between him and Qin Huairu, and it got out, he would be ruined.

But as clear-headed as he was, a lecher is still a lecher. Xu Damao looked around and, seeing no one passing by, quickly grabbed Qin Huairu's hand with one hand and put his other arm around her waist.

Qin Huairu was startled and quickly tried to back away, but in the end, she stopped. She had already prepared herself for Xu Damao to take advantage of her for the sake of her son's job, but when the moment actually came, she was still a little uneasy.

Xu Damao pulled Qin Huairu into his arms, bringing them within 0.01 millimeters of each other, their bodies even touching in certain places.

Xu Damao's breathing was a little heavy. He held Qin Huairu's hand tightly, which hurt her a little, but she still endured it.

"Huai Ru, have Bang Geng come to the movie theater to see me tomorrow. I've decided to take his apprentice in. But remember, this was arranged by me, Xu Damao. You have to remember to 'repay' me in the future!"

Xu Damao emphasized the word "return," and Qin Huairu understood immediately.

For Qin Huairu, the future can wait; right now, it's enough that Banggeng can learn how to project movies from Xu Damao.

So she nodded seductively, even though she cursed Xu Damao countless times in her heart, she moved her body even closer to him, letting him feel her vulnerability.

Provoked by Qin Huairu's words, Xu Damao wished he could take advantage of her right there on the main street. However, Qin Huairu naturally knew that Xu Damao didn't have the guts, which is why she dared to provoke him without any scruples.

Sure enough, a moment later, the sound of a bicycle bell came from around the corner. The two separated instantly. Xu Damao's lewd expression instantly turned into a serious one, while Qin Huairu quickly lowered her head, pretending to be receiving criticism from her boss.

Seeing the bicycle disappear into the distance, Xu Damao lost his earlier enthusiasm and chuckled awkwardly.

"Then I'll go to work now, Huai Ru. As long as you satisfy me, I'll take care of Bang Geng's job in no time!"

Qin Huairu smiled charmingly and said politely with a hint of flattery.

"Then it's settled. Da Mao, be careful at work!"