Siheyuan, don't mess with me

But Gu Yunshu was young and didn't know how to hide her thoughts. She was also curious about what kind of tragic experience he had that made him send all his salary back home! So, Gu Yunshu got to the bottom of it.

"Comrade Xu Shijie, are your parents in poor health? Or have they encountered any difficulties? What about your brothers? Are they still young?"

"My parents are in good health. They can eat five steamed buns in one meal! Our family's life is the best in our village. They are all envious!" Xu Shijie showed a proud expression and added, "My brothers are all grown up. The oldest is 23, the youngest is 18, and my sister is 16!"

Xu Shijie's answer completely broke Gu Yunshu's inner guesswork, and she was stunned. What was going on? Was I too kind? Or was this world too beautiful? Why was it not what I thought?

"Your family is doing so well now, and your brothers and sisters are all grown up, why do they still need you to send money back home?"

Xu Shijie seemed to have done something very remarkable, and said happily, "Of course I'm helping my brothers?"

"Aren't they all adults? Aren't they supposed to be working in the countryside? They're old enough, shouldn't they be able to live independently? Why do they still need your help?"

Gu Yunshu had a lot of questions. She felt that since she met this blind date, many of her views and ideas had been shattered!

She had been to the countryside. Three young men of their age were strong laborers in the countryside. Moreover, people like them would have married and had children in the countryside and become the backbone of the family. Why did they still need to be supported? Aren’t the work points they earned enough to eat? Why did they still need him to supplement the family expenses? Did they eat too much and need him to give money to supplement the family expenses? Then there was no need to send all the wages back home, right?

"My mother said that I am the only high school student in our village and the only state worker working in the city, so my family cannot do anything worse than others. Moreover, I am the eldest son in the family, so I have to worry about all these things. This is my responsibility!"

"I'm sorry, I don't quite understand. Can you explain it in more detail?" Gu Yunshu really didn't understand. What was there for a high school student to show off? Why did the eldest son have to pay more? Shouldn't brothers work together?

Xu Shijie said proudly, "It's like this. My mother said that our family must be the best in everything we do. First of all, we must live well, in a big tiled house, better than anyone else in the village! After I started working, I sent money back home to build a brick and tile house! The house where my parents live has been built, and it's very spacious! My mother said that I should build an identical house for each of my brothers!

I have already built a house for my older brother! Now that the house is built, my older brother can go on a blind date. My mother also asked me to prepare thirty-six legs for him, and also to prepare the betrothal money for my younger brother, so that other families in the village cannot compare! These things are my responsibility, and I have to pay them the money!"

This was the first time Gu Yunshu had heard of such a bizarre thing. In this society, are there still such parents who are so competitive? They have such a strong vanity! There are also people who cheat their sons, and they only cheat this one person. The key is that this son has been successfully brainwashed by his parents. He is willing to be sucked dry and can be very proud. This is really the first time I have encountered such a thing! It is very bizarre. If such people live together, Gu Yunshu is a little scared! Will he be brainwashed?

"You have to pay for your brother's wedding. Can't they save money? Shouldn't weddings in the countryside be simple? They can buy these things themselves after the wedding. Why do you have to pay for it all alone? Don't you consider your own life?" Gu Yunshu tried to persuade him. She couldn't bear to see him continue living such an obsessed life!

"My mother said, I am a high school student and a formal employee, so I must maintain my reputation. If I don't help my brother and my parents, I will be laughed at by the villagers!" When Xu Shijie spoke, he had a strong feeling of pride that no one else could do it better than him!

Gu Yunshu was a little speechless. What kind of weird reason was this? It seemed that his whole family was sucking blood from him alone, and he still felt very honored and proud.

"Comrade Xu Shijie, I have a few questions for you. If you don't think the answers are easy, you don't have to answer them!"

"It's okay, just ask, I have nothing to hide!"

"How many years have you worked? How much do you give to your family every month? What do you plan to give when the time comes?"

"I've been working for five years this year. I keep five yuan a month for living expenses and send the rest back home. I've given my family 1,675 yuan so far!" Xu Shijie took out a small notebook, flipped through it, and replied, "I keep a record of my expenses every day, and I keep a record of how much I spend!"

"I plan to wait until my brothers get married, then I should be able to do it!" Xu Shijie thought for a while before answering, and suddenly added, "My parents are old, and I have to take care of them. When my brother has children, I will be responsible for educating their children, sending them to school, and raising them into adults. This is my responsibility, because I am a high school student!"

When Gu Yunshu heard this, he thought, doesn't this mean that after taking care of the old, you also have to take care of the young? Isn't this life endless!

But she didn't give up, and asked again, "What if, after you get married, you send all your salary back home to help your brother build a house and get married? But if you also get married and have children, and your wife's salary is not enough to cover the family expenses, then what will you do?"

"This problem is easy to solve. Just spend frugally. I used to only eat two steamed buns a day for several months!" Xu Zhijie said proudly.

Gu Yunshu's face suddenly changed. "Aren't you going to starve your wife and children? They should be closer to you than your brother. They are going to live with you for the rest of their lives. Do you have the heart to let your wife and children suffer with you just to help your brother?"

"That's temporary, the difficulties are only temporary, we can overcome them after a while, it won't be like this forever!" Xu Shijie said nonchalantly.

Gu Yunshu covered her head. She really didn't understand this train of thought, but she still wanted to understand it clearly, so she just treated it as a joke. "What if your wife doesn't agree with you helping the family like this? She wants the two of you to live a good life together and raise your children with care, and doesn't want to live a stingy life? And your brothers are also working in the countryside. Their labor can support their families. Can't you just give them the full salary?"

"My mother said that you must marry an honest, obedient, and hardworking wife. The wife must listen to what the husband says! So, when I go on blind dates, I always ask clearly. If she doesn't agree, I will never marry her! My mother said that I am a high school student, not everyone can be a good match for me!"

Hearing this, Gu Yunshu directly classified Xu Shijie as a bachelor for life, and sentenced him to death. No wonder he has never married at such an old age. Girls marry you because they want to live a good life with you, not to spend money to support you, nor to love you wholeheartedly. Who would want that!

If I marry you, not only will I not be able to get support, but I will also have to bear more burdens. It means that the woman's own salary not only has to support you, but also her own children, while you, as a husband, give all your salary to your family and cannot help your family at all. Who can bear this? What does a woman want from you? If she can't get anything, what's the point of having you? It's better not to get married, and you can still be relaxed and free. Besides, you are not the only man in the world. Who is crazy to choose a mama's boy like you!

Gu Yunshu suddenly remembered that he was late for the blind date, "Comrade Xu Shijie, were you late on purpose?"

"Yes, my mother said that women should listen to men. If a woman can't tolerate even a little lateness, she is not a good woman and should not be kept! Every time I go on a blind date, I do it according to the method my mother taught me. If she can't pass my test, I won't date her!"

Gu Yunshu covered his mouth, surprised but also wanting to laugh. How much did his parents hate him to teach him this blind date method? Was it just to make him fail in the blind date so that he could help the family wholeheartedly? Gu Yunshu suddenly felt a chill. Were these parents a little too cruel?

If you think about it carefully, it is really possible. As long as he does not get married, he can always help the family. If he gets married, what if he is bewitched by a woman and his mind changes, and he does not help the family? The safest way is to let him not get married. Anyway, there are three sons in the family, and there is no problem in continuing the family line! Gu Yunshu was afraid of her own thoughts. Are there really such parents? Can they be so cruel to their own children?

Could it be that they were not his biological children? Gu Yunshu felt that this blind date could be written into a novel of family ethics and suspense, full of twists and turns, ups and downs, and weirdness!

Gu Yunshu rolled his eyes, "I have another question. If I'm not mistaken, building three brick houses in the countryside only costs about 200 yuan. You've given your family so much money over the years, and even if you add two wing rooms, it will only cost 100 yuan more. The money you took back is enough to build four such courtyards. Why is it that you've only prepared houses for my parents and my older brother now? Where did the money go? Do you know? Don't you like to keep accounts? Shouldn't you know clearly how every penny is spent? Did your parents get cheated?"

Xu Shijie was stunned. He kept accounts because he had to calculate every penny he spent and couldn't spend it carelessly! But he never asked how his parents spent the money he gave to his family! Could it be that his parents were really cheated at home? Thinking of this, Xu Shijie's expression was a little flustered and a little impatient, looking at Gu Yunshu who was about to say something!

Gu Yunshu smiled and said, "I know you want to go home, so let's say goodbye now! I hope you can find your other half soon!"

Chapter 257 Chen Xueru was wronged!

Xu Shijie nodded, turned around and left in a hurry. At this time, his head was full of how his family spent his money. He was used to saving money. He was very careful about every penny he spent. He saved as much as he could. Long-term frugality has formed a very stingy habit. What he can't tolerate most is spending money indiscriminately. Although he can give money to his parents without hesitation, it doesn't mean that the money can be spent indiscriminately. In his heart, it is absolutely intolerable!

Gu Yunshu was walking around the park in boredom. It was all Chen Zhiguo's fault. If it weren't for him, she wouldn't have met such a bored person. It was really weird! After seeing several young couples walking in the park, Gu Yunshu finally gave up. Singles were a despised class. However, just as she walked out of the park gate,

"Comrade Gu Yunshu, I've finally found you!"

"Aren't you going home? What do you want to talk to me about?"

The one who stopped Gu Yunshu was none other than Xu Shijie, the person he had just dated. "Comrade Gu Yunshu, our blind date is over, but it was unsuccessful. Are you going to give me the money for the park ticket?"

Gu Yunshu was stunned. When Chen Zhiguo gave her money, he never asked her how much it was. However, since he asked for it, she should give it to him. After all, it was his money. And he was right. If the blind date was not successful, why should he spend money on her? Gu Yunshu did not despise Xu Shijie for this. She could not be greedy for a five-cent bargain!

Gu Yunshu took out a dime and handed it to him, "You're not waiting outside the park, are you?"

"Yes, I just remembered after I left the park that I didn't ask you for the ticket money, so I've been waiting for you outside!" Xu Shijie found five cents and handed it to her.

"Alright! Now that we're even, let's meet again!"

"Goodbye! Comrade Gu Yunshu!"

"Goodbye, Comrade Xu Shijie!"

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When Gu Yunshu returned home and told this matter, Comrade Gu was in trouble. He was scolded by Wang Shumei and even became the director of the living room again!

“My daughter! You have to fight for what you should fight for, otherwise you will regret it later!” Wang Shumei still didn’t give up. Chen Zhiguo was so outstanding, it would be a pity to give up on him!

"Mom! I know. I don't have that idea at all. He is my classmate!"

Wang Shumei looked at Gu Yunshu, who was saying one thing and thinking another, and was filled with worry. If she was being stubborn now, why would no one listen to her when she regretted it later? She made a simple matter so complicated. Was face really more important than a happy life in the future?

Wang Shumei really didn't expect that she had a good start and a good hand, but was beaten to pieces by the father and daughter. Isn't it just that they are a little younger? As long as they are clear about their attitude, sincere, and straightforward, if they can succeed, what's wrong with waiting for two years? When Chen Zhiguo came to her house, he won it directly. Is it necessary to make an effort now? I really don't understand their train of thought!

One is that he is extremely pessimistic about Chen Zhiguo. Why doesn't he like him? When he first came, he was very enthusiastic, but once he realized that his daughter had feelings for him, he became indifferent to her!

What's wrong with Chen Zhiguo? Apart from his young age, who can compare with him in terms of work and education? And where can you find a handsome guy like him? Anyway, Wang Shumei likes him more and more. I really don't know where her husband got the confidence to help her daughter choose a better son-in-law than Chen Zhiguo?

Who can compare to an 18-year-old deputy director? Wang Shumei really wanted to slap Gu Cheng. If he hadn't stopped her, she would have made things clear long ago. Why would she bother looking for a blind date for her daughter now? Even if she shamelessly mentioned it to Chen Zhiguo now, it would be considered marrying up. She would also be suspected of marrying up because Chen Zhiguo's status had changed. Thinking of this, Wang Shumei looked at Gu Cheng and Gu Yunshu, and felt like she was looking at a stupid teammate. Her head hurt. She really didn't know where the confidence of the father and daughter came from?

One is very reserved. Can this face be eaten? If you put down your face and get things done, with such a good husband, won't this face be back? Wang Shumei really doesn't know what Gu Yunshu is thinking. She obviously likes her to death, but she is so stubborn and just won't let go! Is she really waiting for Chen Zhiguo to chase her? Wang Shumei feels suspenseful. Isn't Gu Yunshu the only beautiful girl in the world? There are many good girls. Her three girlfriends are a great threat!

Wang Shumei was helpless with the father and daughter. She couldn't make them understand or listen! It was just a matter of one sentence, but they had to be reserved and arrogant! Why not just save her face and talk to Chen Zhiguo to match them up?

Gu Yunshu certainly didn't know that Wang Shumei wanted to take part in the incident herself. Facing her good sisters who were very curious about her blind date experience, Gu Yunshu originally didn't want to tell anyone. However, she couldn't stand the torture of the three sisters and wanted to complain. Even the curious Luo Xue was stunned after hearing her story!

Are there really such parents in the world? Are there really such sons? They are also very worried. What if their parents let them go on a blind date and they also meet such a weirdo? Also, in the future, when they go out, they must spend their own money, otherwise it will be so embarrassing to be chased by others? Of course, except when Chen Zhiguo spends money!

"After hearing about your experience, I won't dare to go on blind dates anymore. There are all kinds of people out there!" Luo Xue had a frightened expression.

Naturally, Jiang Yuehua and the others knew about it, and so did Chen Zhiguo. Apart from treating it as a joke, Chen Zhiguo did not express anything else, which made Gu Yunshu very disappointed! Really, he was not interested in her at all? For the first time, Gu Yunshu was not confident about her appearance!

Chen Zhiguo’s main idea is to quickly find a suitable person to marry. I already have enough headaches now, how dare I provoke her?

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Early this morning, when Chen Zhiguo was about to go to work, he said, "Zhiguo, pick me up after get off work in the evening. My legs have been hurting these days and it's inconvenient for me to walk!"

"Does it hurt a lot? Do you want to go to the hospital for a checkup?" Chen Zhiguo was about to pull up Chen Xueru's trouser leg, but Chen Xueru slapped his hand away.

"It's okay, just rest for a few days! You've worked hard these past few days, pick me up!"

"Okay, I'll drive you there later!" Chen Zhiguo didn't think much about it and just did as he was told!

There was nothing to do at work recently, so Chen Zhiguo left early in the afternoon and drove his GAZ-69 straight to Zhengyangmen!

Before he even entered Xueru Silk Shop, Chen Zhiguo heard a quarrel inside the shop. "Chen Xueru, let me tell you, I'm the manager of Gongfang, and I have the final say in this shop!"

"You are the manager, but you can't do whatever you want! You fired Mr. Wang without my consent. Who will make clothes for customers in the future?"

"I'm the manager of Gongfang, I have the right to do so. Besides, Lao Wang is the only one in Yanjing City who can make clothes? I'm telling you, I've already arranged for him to start work tomorrow, and Lao Wang must resign today!"

"Manager Chen, Manager Chen, I'm old now, it's just right for me to go home and take care of my grandchildren!"

"Lao Wang, you! Fan Jinyou, let's see what kind of tailor you can find! I tell you, if something goes wrong, I will not be responsible!"

"I'm Fan Jinyou, the manager of the company, so of course I'm in charge!"

"Okay! This is what you said, Lao Wang. You will work one more day tomorrow. When the person assigned by Manager Fan arrives, you will hand over the work you have on hand before leaving. Remember, you must get Manager Fan's signature to confirm it!"

"Got it, Manager Chen!"

Chen Zhiguo saw Chen Xueru walking out of the store angrily, without looking at anything, and walked straight forward! Was she angry and confused? Chen Zhiguo followed behind, only to see Chen Xueru walking as fast as the wind, with no sign of leg pain at all!

After walking for about five minutes, Chen Xueru entered a pub, the pub that Chen Xueru had brought him to before, Xu Huizhen's pub! After following here, Chen Zhiguo couldn't just follow her. He couldn't just follow her. Even a fool would know that he followed her here!

Chen Zhiguo walked around the street here, bought some pastries and put them in the space, then walked towards the tavern!

It was not yet time to get off work, and the tavern was not doing much business, with only three or five old customers. Chen Zhiguo had just walked in, "Chen Zhiguo, are you looking for your sister?"

At the counter, the cheerful Xu Huizhen called out, "Boss Xu, is my sister here?"

"I'm here!" Chen Xueru was sitting at the back of the store. When she heard the voice, she saw Chen Zhiguo standing at the door!

"Boss Xu, give me two taels of Niulanshan, and two side dishes!"

Chen Zhiguo walked into the store and sat directly opposite Chen Xueru. "Why are you drinking when you haven't even finished get off work yet?"

"Don't mention it, I'm so mad!" Chen Xueru said angrily. At this time, Xu Huizhen came over with a tray, "It's good to have a younger brother. People care about you wherever you go!"

"You must be envious!" Chen Xueru proudly tilted her head back and drank a glass of white wine!

Xu Huizhen put the wine pot and side dishes in place and left. The two-liang wine pot had a wine warmer. Chen Zhiguo didn't rush to pour the wine, but picked up Chen Xueru's wine pot, "Why didn't you warm it up!"

"It tastes good when you drink it this way. It tastes softer when it's warmed up!" Chen Xueru said nonchalantly.

"Drink this jug of wine! Cold wine hurts your stomach and it's not a relief at all!" Chen Zhiguo picked up his own wine jug, tried it, poured it for Chen Xueru, and poured himself a glass of wine!

"Tell me, what's going on? You're here drinking alone during work hours!"

"Don't mention it. After the New Year, the street changed the manager of my store to a public one. His name is Fan Jinyou. He is such a mean person!" Chen Xueru said angrily, "He knows nothing and gives orders blindly all day long!"

"He's the manager, he can do whatever he wants! Why are you so angry?"

"If this continues, he will ruin the store!" Chen Xueru said depressedly. This is her store. Although it is now a public-private partnership, this store has been passed down from her ancestors! If she closes the store, she will be a sinner!

"Then what do you want to do?"