Siheyuan: After I moved in, the compound became a mess

Chapter 393 Yi Zhonghai's True Nature Revealed

After Shazhu sat down again, he asked in a muffled voice.

"Why do you want me to move out? Just because I take care of Sister Qin's family? Everyone in this courtyard knows that it's not easy for the orphans and widows of the Jia family. If someone spread rumors, you can just let him help the Jia family."

"Silly Zhu, if rumors spread too much, it will be bad for everyone's reputation. Besides, Master Cai is a very easy person to get along with."

Liu Haizhong coughed lightly and continued, "This is just a stopgap measure. Think about it, there have been too many rumors recently, and it's not good for your reputation, and you're only staying for a month.

"Yeah, silly Zhu, do you know why no one has introduced you to a date even at your age?"

Yan Bugui sat down and said earnestly, "It's because you and Qin Huairu are not clear about it. There were rumors when Jia Dongxu was still here. Now Qin Huairu is a widow. Do you think everyone can believe that there is nothing wrong between you two?!"

Sha Zhu rolled his eyes and said, "Okay, you can let me move out, but you have to go to the water station to fetch water for the Jia family for the next month."

Sha Zhu has already made up his mind to hide from Qin Huairu in the kitchen for the next two days.

First, he couldn't bear to see Qin Huairu being bullied, and second, he couldn't help, and if he tried to help he would be punished.

How annoying.

It’s better to move out, so that we don’t have to see each other in the yard.

Several people looked at each other in bewilderment. No one had expected this to go so smoothly. Sha Zhu actually agreed to move out for a month. Is this the sun setting in the north? !

"You can rest assured on this."

Liu Haizhong motioned for Xu Damao to get out some cigarettes for everyone to share. "Yi Zhonghai has already agreed to insulate the well in the courtyard. When the time comes, the residents in the courtyard will take turns getting up early to use the hot water. Anyway, they have to get up early to get water from the water station."

Yan Bugui was a little unsure, and asked tentatively with narrowed eyes: "Shazhu, what you are saying now is not drunken talk, right? Don't deny what you said tonight tomorrow morning."

"Who are you looking down on, Mr. Yan? You're always spitting at me."

Sha Zhu took a sip of tea and said, "If there's nothing else, I'll go back."

Liu Haizhong saw this and did not stop him: "Okay, then you can pack up and move in tomorrow. Originally, we agreed to rent it, and the rent is one dollar. We, the third uncle, will pay 30 cents each for you."

When Yan Bugui heard that he had to pay money, he became a little anxious, but Liu Haizhong glared at him and he swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth.

After Sha Zhu left, Yan Bugui said, "What are you doing? Why do we have to pay for this?"

"If you let them move out, you will definitely have to pay for it."

Xu Damao took out his wallet and slapped three cents on the table. "Three cents buys a month of peace and quiet. It's worth the money!"

Yan Bugui reached into his pocket tremblingly: "I, I don't have that much money, just these two cents, and I bought cigarettes."

"Put it here."

Liu Haizhong snatched it from Yan Bugui and said, "Since we are the managers of the courtyard, we must be aware of our contribution. We can't let Dabao, a resident, pay for it. Come on, I'll pay for the remaining fifty cents."

"Old Liu is generous."

Wang Dabao gave Liu Haizhong a reward at the right time, which made him smile happily.

The next day, Sha Zhu packed up his things and moved out.

In the first few days after Sha Zhu moved out, Xu Damao wandered around the yard every day, looking very proud of himself.

The yard seemed much quieter without Shazhu.

That night, Yi Zhonghai stood at the door of the Jia family carrying half a bag of noodles.

"Sister-in-law, Huairu..."

With a creak, the door opened and Qin Huairu walked out wearing her clothes.

"Yes, Uncle Yi. What urgent matter do you have so late at night?" Qin Huairu said as she put on her cotton jacket.

Yi Zhonghai could see clearly in the dim light. When Qin Huairu straightened her body to put on her clothes, the two big straps made him dizzy and instantly made him feel twenty years younger.

Jia Zhang's voice was heard from inside the room, "It's Master Yi, come in and talk."

"No, sister-in-law. I brought some noodles and will give them to Huairu before I go back." Yi Zhonghai said as he handed the bag forward with one hand.

"Thank you, Uncle Yi. You still care about our family."

But when Qin Huairu reached out to take it, Yi Zhonghai also stretched out his other hand and held Qin Huairu's small hand tightly in his.

Qin Huairu was shocked, but after the time when Yi Zhonghai touched her inappropriately at the factory, she was mentally prepared.

Yi Zhonghai kept his eyes on what was happening in the room while stroking Qin Huairu's little hand.

"Huai Ru, if you have any difficulties at home, just tell Uncle Yi. Now that Dong Xu is gone, Uncle Yi will definitely take care of you."

While speaking, Yi Zhonghai's face kept moving closer to Qin Huairu's neck, his eyes fixed on the outline of the big quilted jacket that was exposed when it was unbuttoned.

Although Qin Huairu was mentally prepared, her body still stiffened.

Sha Zhu had touched her hand before, but he had never been as bold as Yi Zhonghai to get so close to her.

"Huai Ru, say something, or your mother-in-law will come out."

Yi Zhonghai whispered in Qin Huairu's ear.

Qin Huairu blushed immediately after realizing what was happening, and then said, "Don't worry, Uncle Yi. I will definitely tell you if there are any difficulties at home in the future."

Yi Zhonghai did not push his luck any further. After all, they were still at the doorstep of the Jia family. He was just taking advantage of the darkness to test Qin Huairu's attitude and bottom line.

This test made Yi Zhonghai very happy.

Qin Huairu didn't scream or resist, and Yi Zhonghai immediately understood what was going on.

But he soon let go of Qin Huairu's hand, "Okay, Huairu, go in quickly, I'll go back."

Qin Huairu took a deep breath and felt her face was no longer red. Then she carried the bag of noodles into the house.

Yi Zhonghai stared at Qin Huairu's back. Her twisting waist made him eager to move. It was no wonder that Zhuzi was fascinated by her. Who wouldn't be confused if they encountered this?

After entering the house, Qin Huairu was afraid that Jia Zhang would notice that something was wrong with her, so she carried the bag of flour and went straight to the small kitchen at the back.

"It's Uncle Yi. How much noodles did he bring?"

"I'm carrying about ten pounds."

"Why didn't Old Yi send it here earlier? He brought it here only after I had gone to bed. I think he has bad intentions." Jia Zhang muttered to herself.

The speaker may not mean it, but the listener may take it seriously. Jia Zhang's words did give Qin Huairu a fright.

This was ten pounds of noodles, and she couldn't refuse.

Qin Huairu was in the small kitchen, her heart beating so fast that it couldn't calm down for a long time.

She knew that Yi Zhonghai had ulterior motives, but for the sake of the ten pounds of flour and for the Yi family to make ends meet, she could only endure it temporarily.

Tell yourself silently that as long as you hold on to the last bottom line, it will be fine.

But Qin Huairu felt very conflicted. Sha Zhu had always been open and aboveboard in taking care of her family, but now that he was forced to move out, Yi Zhonghai, who had ulterior motives, was becoming more and more presumptuous.

She was worried that if this continued, she would really be unable to cope.

If I had avoided having any contact with Yi Zhonghai alone, I'm afraid that the incident of sending him two servings of noodles would not have happened.

But if her reputation is ruined, Jia Zhang will not tolerate her at home.

Qin Huairu felt a bit tormented that night and tossed and turned until the second half of the night before she fell asleep.