When Jia Zhangshi saw Qin Huairu kneeling before her, she couldn't help but feel a little smug.

Hmph, you little rascal, you think you can escape my grasp in this lifetime?

Impossible, absolutely impossible. With just those three guys, I'll have you completely under my thumb.

"Qin Huairu, this is the first and last time I'm asking you for rat tail juice."

Madam Jia gave Qin Huairu a cold look, then went straight to bed.

Jia Zhangshi, an old widow, must have had her own unique skills to have lived in the courtyard house for so many years.

Qin Huairu was so frightened that she collapsed to the ground. She remained silent for a long time, speechless.

Qin Huairu had also fantasized that Jia Zhangshi would beat and scold her, but who would have thought...

Jia Zhangshi actually used sticks to threaten her.

But I did this for Bang Geng and the others. I just wanted Bang Geng and the others to have a better life.

What could I have done wrong?

Neither Jia Zhangshi nor Qin Huairu knew this.

In the outer room, on the small bed, Banggeng was curled up in the quilt, his eyes bloodshot.

My body was trembling uncontrollably. My hands clenched and unclenched involuntarily.

Sha Zhu, who worked at the neighborhood committee, felt the same way. "Sigh, so Ran Qiuye didn't like me after all."

I've been deluding myself all along. But how could this have happened?

Forget it, if she doesn't like you, she doesn't like you. If she doesn't like me, it's her own bad luck.

I'm a head chef, I earn thirty-five a month, not to mention...

There are two large brick houses in Beijing; one person is fed, the whole family isn't hungry, and they look down on themselves.

She's blind. You look down on me, but I don't even look down on you.

Who do you think you are, Ran Qiuye? My sister Qin is much better—she's got a big granary, a big butt, and a nice voice.

Sha Zhu, having been trained by Yi Zhonghai and his group, possesses this inexplicable self-confidence, despite his history of assault and theft.

But Shazhu still thinks he's awesome.

The next day arrived quickly. Ma Hua got up early to wash up and changed into clean clothes.

As soon as he entered the room, he saw Xu Damao, who was also neatly dressed. Xu Damao saw Ma Hua,

He immediately snorted coldly and rode his bike quickly out of the yard.

Ma Hua scoffed inwardly. "I've been busy lately, haven't had time to deal with you. What's wrong with that?"

The rain has stopped, the sky has cleared, and I feel like I'm back to normal?

Okay, I'll arrange it for you right away.

After mentally grumbling about Xu Damao, Ma Hua rode his bicycle out of the courtyard. He still had things to do today.

Today was the day Ma Hua and Qin Jingru had arranged to go out together. Let's count the days...

The two hadn't seen each other for almost half a month.

When Ma Hua arrived at the bus station, he saw Qin Jingru standing next to the bus stop sign.

When Qin Jingru saw Ma Hua arrive, she immediately ran towards him happily: "Brother Ma Hua, you're here!"

"Yes, silly girl, did you miss me?" Ma Hua patted Qin Jingru's head affectionately.

"Hmm," Qin Jingru didn't expect Ma Hua to be so bold. Ah, this is outside! How embarrassing to ask such a question!

As soon as Qin Jingru finished speaking, her face turned bright red, and she clutched the hem of her clothes, kneading it incessantly.

It's obvious at a glance that he's not at peace inside.

"Hehe," Ma Hua chuckled, looking at Qin Jingru's rosy cheeks, he really wanted to kiss her.

"Come on, get in the car," Ma Hua urged Qin Jingru to get in the car quickly.

After Qin Jingru got into the car,

Ma Hua then rode his bicycle with Qin Jingru towards the park.

"Hold on tight, the path here is bad, you know! Don't fall!" Ma Hua noticed.

Qin Jingru simply clutched her clothes with her small hands and immediately scolded.

What are you doing? What are you doing? How can you not hold me? Don't you know the two most comfortable things about riding a bike with your girlfriend?

Hearing Ma Hua say that, Qin Jingru, though shy, obediently wrapped her arms around Ma Hua's waist.

Then she gently rested her head on Ma Hua's back.

Before I came, my mother told me to be obedient.

After Ma Hua parked the bicycle in the designated spot, locked it, and paid the parking fee, he led Qin Jingru into the park.

Ma Hua then brought Qin Jingru to Beihai Park.

Beihai Park is very famous.

It was designated as one of the first batch of key cultural relics protection units in China in 1961.

It is the oldest existing classical royal garden in history, the best-preserved garden, and the one with the deepest cultural heritage.

Unfortunately, there's really not much to do these days. At Beihai Park...

The lake was frozen over, and a group of young people were skating on it.

Upon seeing this, Qin Jingru immediately whispered to Ma Hua, "Brother Ma Hua, what should I do if I can't ice skate?"

"It's okay, I'll take care of everything. Don't worry, I won't do it either!" Ma Hua said somewhat awkwardly.

Originally, he just wanted to find a quiet place to have a heart-to-heart talk with Qin Jingru, hold her hand, and kiss her.

Who knew the park would be so crowded? I miscalculated, but since we're already here, let's just treat it as a trip.

Ma Hua took Qin Jingru for a stroll in Beihai Park. It must be said...

Beihai Park in this era is truly wonderful; its main feature is its pristine natural environment.

Thankfully it's winter, otherwise the Malaysian Chinese Association would definitely have seen the beautiful scenery of lush trees and abundant weeds...

Ma Hua led Qin Jingru to a pavilion by the lake.

The two sat in the pavilion, whispering sweet nothings about their longing for each other, their affection for one another palpable!

But their actions angered them.

Hey young people skating on the lake! What's wrong with you? We single folks are here having fun, and you're showing off your love right in front of us!

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