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Having lived in the same courtyard for so many years, Qin Huairu had long seen through Xu Damao.

He'd only change his mind if the sun rose in the west!

Qin Jingru returned home happily.

Xu Damao was already fast asleep in bed; he had no interest in waiting for Qin Jingru to come back and sleep together.

Qin Jingru covered Xu Damao with a blanket, tidied up the room, and then went to bed.

The next morning, Xu Damao woke up early.

Qin Jingru had already cooked the porridge: "Da Mao, I've cooked the porridge. Get up and have a bowl before you go to work!"

Xu Damao looked at Qin Jingru with a serious expression and said, "Qin Jingru, let's get a divorce! I'll give you two hundred yuan, enough for your allowance for a year. You can find someone else!"

Qin Jingru's expression immediately changed.

She thought Xu Damao had changed his mind, but she didn't expect him to still want a divorce.

Looking at Qin Jingru, who was standing there in a daze, Xu Damao slowly said, "You've never received two hundred yuan at once before, have you? That's enough for your family to live on for several years! With this money, you can buy whatever you want; if you don't divorce, you won't get a single penny."

"And I won't be buying food anymore. You'll either be starving at home or mooching meals at your sister's house! But knowing Jia Zhangshi's personality, I reckon you won't last long before she kicks you out!"

Although Qin Jingru wasn't very smart, she still knew the difference between being full at one meal and being full at every meal.

So Qin Huairu pleaded with Xu Damao, "Damao, I beg you, please don't divorce me. I'll agree to anything you say."

"Qin Jingru, I'll repeat myself, obediently divorce me, and I'll give you two hundred yuan, you can spend it however you want!" Xu Damao looked at Qin Jingru unmoved. "If you don't want a divorce, then we'll just drag this out. I won't give you a single penny in the future, nor will I buy anything for the house. If you think you can get by, then keep going!"

Seeing Xu Damao's appearance, Qin Jingru knew that pleading with him would be useless.

Although Qin Jingru was reluctant to give up Xu Damao, her long-term meal ticket, she could see his determination.

If I leave now, I can at least get two hundred yuan. If I wait it out, I might not get a single penny.

So Qin Huairu wiped away her tears, looked at Xu Damao and said, "Damao, since you don't want to be with me, I'm willing to get a divorce! But you have to give me three hundred yuan."

"Three hundred yuan? No way! Two hundred it is!" Xu Damao was unwilling to accept Qin Jingru's increased price.

Qin Jingru retorted without backing down, "Three hundred! I'd rather starve to death than pay you any more money than pay you! If you really starve to death, it'll be hard for you to find a wife! No one wants to marry a man whose wife starved to death!"

"You!" Xu Damao hadn't expected Qin Jingru to be so clever this time. He gritted his teeth and said, "Two hundred and fifty at most. I can't come up with any more right now! Unless you're willing to wait until after the divorce, and I give you the money a few years later!"

Qin Jingru knew when to stop: "Fine, then it's two hundred and fifty, take the money!"

"What's the rush? Since I said I'd give it to you, I will!" Xu Damao said to Qin Jingru. "Now come with me to the neighborhood committee, we'll get the divorce papers done, and then I'll give you the money!"

Qin Jingru didn't believe Xu Damao's words at all.

They've been married for so many years, and Qin Jingru knows Xu Damao quite well.

If we don't pay upfront, Xu Damao definitely won't acknowledge the debt after the divorce.

Qin Jingru shook her head and said, "Da Mao, you have to give me the money first before I'll go through with the divorce proceedings. Otherwise, there's no point in talking!"

"Qin Jingru, I really misjudged you before. I didn't expect you to be the kind of person who won't act until you see the benefit!" Xu Damao said through gritted teeth. "Fine, we've been husband and wife, I won't hold it against you!"

As he spoke, Xu Damao took out his wallet from his pocket, took out two hundred and fifty yuan and handed it to Qin Jingru.

Qin Jingru counted the money several times to make sure it was correct before nodding and saying, "Okay, let's get a divorce after breakfast!"

Xu Damao wasn't in a hurry for this little bit of time.

After finishing breakfast, the two went out.

As soon as I entered the courtyard, I encountered Qin Huairu washing clothes by the pool.

Qin Huairu looked at the two of them with some curiosity and asked, "Jingru, Damao, what are you two doing?"

Xu Damao snorted coldly, ignored Qin Huairu, and walked straight out.

Qin Jingru sighed, wiped her eyes, and said to Qin Huairu, "Sister, I'm getting a divorce from Da Mao!"

Qin Huairu was dumbfounded!

Qin Jingru previously refused to get a divorce no matter what, so why is she so agreeable now?

So he looked at Qin Jingru with some doubt and asked, "Jingru, do you really want a divorce?"

"Sister, we have to get a divorce!" Qin Jingru said, her eyes red. "Da Mao said that if we don't get a divorce, he won't buy anything for us anymore, and he'll let me starve to death at home!"

Chapter 291, Qin Huairu's Scheme Against Her Cousin! (Please Subscribe!)

Upon hearing Qin Jingru's words, Qin Huairu's expression immediately changed: "How could Xu Damao be so vicious? Jingru, don't be afraid, I'll go find Second Uncle and Third Uncle right now and ask them to seek justice for you!"

Seeing Qin Huairu about to call for help, Qin Jingru quickly stopped her.

If she hadn't taken Xu Damao's money, she would have been more than happy for her sister to make a big scene.

But now that the money is already in her pocket, she's reluctant to take it out again.

Qin Jingru stopped Qin Huairu, saying, "Forget it, sister. This can't go on forever. I can find someone new after the divorce!"

Qin Jingru also realized that Xu Damao was unreliable, and if she wanted to stay in Beijing, she would have to find another man!

Moreover, since Xu Damao gave her 250 yuan, she hasn't really lost out.

Qin Huairu was very clever; she immediately realized that Xu Damao must have given Qin Jingru some benefits, otherwise she would never have agreed to the divorce so easily.

However, Qin Huairu didn't point it out. As long as Qin Jingru was still living in her house, the money would eventually end up in her hands.

"Since you've said that, then I can't say anything more!" Qin Huairu sighed and patted Qin Jingru's shoulder. "Xu Damao is unreliable. It's good that you divorce him. I'll introduce you to someone else later."

Qin Jingru nodded and said, "Okay, sis, we'll head out now!"

By this time, Xu Damao was already getting impatient waiting at the gate of the courtyard.

Upon seeing Qin Jingru come out, he immediately grabbed her hand and headed towards the Civil Affairs Bureau.

When Xiao Shan and Ding Qiunan went to work, Xu Damao and Qin Jingru had already returned with their divorce certificates.

Seeing Xu Damao's beaming face and Qin Jingru's dejected expression, Xiao Shan knew they had gone to get a divorce.

However, it's unclear what method Xu Damao used to get Qin Jingru to agree to divorce him.

Seeing Xiao Shan and Ding Qiunan, Xu Damao greeted them happily: "Xiao Shan, sister-in-law, are you going to work?"

"Hmm!" Xiao Shan nodded. "Brother Mao, what's going on here?"

Xu Damao waved the divorce certificate in his hand: "Got a divorce. From now on, I'll be a bachelor again!"

Qin Jingru went straight into the courtyard without even greeting Xiao Shan and the others.

In Qin Jingru's opinion, Xiao Shan and Xu Damao were the closest people in the courtyard, and they would drink together all the time.

Therefore, Xiao Shan is certainly not a good person either.

Xiao Shan chatted casually with Xu Damao for a few minutes, then rode his bicycle with Ding Qiunan on the back to work.

At lunchtime, Xiao Shan saw Xu Damao and Yu Haitang chatting and laughing in the cafeteria.

It seems that Xu Damao has completely let himself go after the divorce.

However, Liu Haizhong was somewhat unhappy to see Xu Damao and Yu Haitang together.

He was even thinking of introducing Yu Haitang to his son, Liu Guangtian!

In the evening, Qin Huairu returned home to find Qin Jingru teaching Xiao Huaihua arithmetic.

"Jingru, now that you're divorced from Xu Damao, when are you planning to go back?" Qin Huairu put down her things and said to Qin Jingru, "It's not good for you to stay in the city all the time! Besides, you know our family's situation. The whole family is relying on me, and I can barely hold on anymore."

Hearing Qin Huairu's words, Jia Zhangshi knew what she was planning.

Having lived together for so many years, Jia Zhangshi knew Qin Huairu all too well.

Qin Jingru looked at Qin Huairu speechlessly: "Sister, I just got divorced and you're already kicking me out? Are you still my sister? I'm so miserable after divorcing Da Mao, you have to give me a couple of days to adjust!"

"Jingru, I'm not trying to kick you out, it's just that there are so many people in the family who are relying on my meager salary. We're almost starving!" Qin Huairu practically had the words "give me some money" written on her forehead.

Qin Jingru rolled her eyes and said, "Sis, I understand what you mean! How about I give you three yuan a month for food?"

"Hey, Banggeng isn't a little kid anymore, it's not good for him to keep sleeping with us!" Qin Huairu was clearly not satisfied, glancing at the house. "Besides, the child is getting bigger, he needs a place to live!"

Qin Jingru looked at Qin Huairu, then at the small bed she slept in at the Jia family's house, and said helplessly, "Sister, how about I give you two yuan a month for lodging? Is that alright?"

Qin Huairu then smiled and said, "Jingru, I don't want your money, but my family is really struggling. Now that you're here, I can only let Banggeng stay on the kang for a couple of days!"

After a slight pause, Qin Huairu continued, "Hey, I'll go talk to Uncle Yi now and see if Banggeng can stay at their house for a while! Otherwise, Banggeng might have to sleep on the kang (heated brick bed) from now on!"

Jia Zhangshi secretly gave Qin Huairu a thumbs up.

Her daughter-in-law is taller!

Not only did he get a monthly subsidy of five yuan from Qin Jingru, but he could also ask an old man for a house for Banggeng.

Kill two birds with one stone!

As soon as Qin Huairu stepped out, she saw Xu Damao and Yu Haitang entering the courtyard, chatting and laughing.

Upon seeing this, Qin Huairu's face darkened instantly, and she glared fiercely at Xu Damao.

Although Qin Huairu had long known that Xu Damao was a scoundrel, she never expected him to be this shameless.

He got divorced in the morning and brought his new love home in the afternoon—it's like a seamless transition!

However, now that Xu Damao and Qin Jingru are divorced, Qin Huairu can't say anything.

Looking at Qin Huairu's appearance, Xu Damao felt a little smug.

I love the way you guys can't stand me, but you can't do anything about it!

As soon as Xu Damao and Yu Haitang entered the backyard, they ran into Liu Haizhong, who was in the yard.

Seeing the two people enter, Liu Haizhong smiled and said, "Haitang is here!"

Upon seeing Liu Haizhong, both Xu Damao and Yu Haitang looked rather unwell.

Xu Damao, in particular, felt an even stronger urge to bribe Li Huaide to secure an official position.

If he didn't become an official, he would always be inferior to Liu Haizhong.

Unless Liu Haizhong is dismissed from his post.

Yu Haitang, on the other hand, looked down on Liu Guangtian.

Although Yu Haitang learned from Liu Haizhong that Liu Guangtian and Xiao Shan were childhood friends.

However, in Yu Haitang's opinion, Liu Guangtian couldn't even come close to Xiao Shan.

However, since Liu Haizhong is now the head of the inspection team at the steel rolling mill, even if Yu Haitang doesn't like Liu Guangtian, she can't just reject him outright. She can only try to avoid Liu Haizhong in the factory.

Unexpectedly, I ran into Liu Haizhong today when I came to Xu Damao's courtyard.

Yu Haitang could only manage a polite smile: "Team Leader Liu, I'd like to discuss the manuscript with Da Mao."

Liu Haizhong's face immediately darkened. "Haitang, you and Damao have been discussing the manuscript quite frequently!"

"Team Leader Liu is joking. We just discuss it occasionally." Although Yu Haitang was annoyed by Liu Haizhong's sarcastic tone, she could only offer a polite explanation.

Chapter 292, Ma Hua and Qin Jingru! (Please subscribe!)

Qin Huairu stood at the door of Yi Zhonghai's house watching the commotion.

In the past, it was always the people in the courtyard who watched their family's antics, but now that they could watch others' antics, Qin Huairu naturally couldn't miss out.

Xu Damao is in such a hurry to divorce Qin Jingru, it's clear he already found someone else.

However, Qin Huairu heard that Yu Haitang was no pushover either, and she wondered if Xu Damao could handle her!

After watching the commotion for a while, Qin Huairu finally knocked on Yi Zhonghai's door.

Soon the older woman opened the door.

Upon seeing that it was Qin Huairu, the middle-aged woman immediately smiled and said, "Huairu, what brings you here? Come in quickly!"

When Qin Huairu entered the house, she found an old man and a deaf old woman chatting.

It was obvious that the deaf old lady had just come to the old man's house for dinner.

Seeing that there was a deaf old lady there, Qin Huairu didn't want to talk about the matter of Bang Geng staying there.

As the saying goes, old people are shrewd, old horses are cunning, and this deaf old lady is too clever for her wits!

Qin Huairu didn't think her tricks could fool her.