"Who else could it be but that little bastard who just came to our backyard?" Jia Zhangshi sneered. Although the two families had a feud, she knew in her heart that Sha Zhu was no match for Ma Hua.
"This..." Qin Huairu was also stunned. How could this be? How did Ma Hua and Qin Jingru get together?
However, Qin Huairu thought for a moment that this was for the best. If Jingru really got together with Ma Hua, wouldn't her family have another place to take advantage of?
Having spent so many years together, Madam Jia immediately understood Qin Huairu's meaning when she saw her expression change: "Huairu, it's all arranged, your cousin is here to go on a blind date with Shazhu, right? You can't be half-hearted and ruin Jingru's reputation!"
That little hussy Qin Huairu is definitely up to no good. I'd better keep a close eye on her. I can't let Qin Huairu get together with Sha Zhu. If they do, what will become of me, her former mother-in-law?
"Mom, look at what you're saying, I understand!" Qin Huairu feigned innocence, but Qin Jingru's face was a different story, full of resentment. Why did she have to go on a blind date with that old, ugly, and foolish Zhu?
No way! I'm just as good-looking as my cousin, so why is her husband so handsome while mine is so ugly? No way! Qin Jingru silently vowed to herself.
The three of them sat at the table, each lost in their own thoughts, without saying a word.
When Sha Zhu got home, he was filled with regret. He shouldn't have been so hasty; he shouldn't have gone straight there. He should have listened to Sister Qin and taken a shower.
After sighing, Sha Zhu took out the bath tickets he had saved up and prepared to go to the public bathhouse at the entrance of the alley for a good scrub.
Well, before Sha Zhu could even leave the house, he awkwardly sat down on the bed. He didn't have a single penny to his name. What was he going to do? Sha Zhu then walked to the door of Uncle Yi Zhonghai's house.
"Grandpa, are you asleep?" Sha Zhu whispered from outside the door.
"Come in," Yi Zhonghai said as he opened the door and saw Sha Zhu. He quickly invited Sha Zhu into the house.
After Sha Zhu entered the house, he looked at Yi Zhonghai with an embarrassed expression. Yi Zhonghai immediately understood that Sha Zhu had something on his mind.
"Hey kid, what's wrong? Is there something you can't tell me? Come on, what brings you here so late?" Yi Zhonghai said with a laugh and a scolding tone. You're being shy with me now?
"You're still the wise old man. I've come here to borrow some money." Sha Zhu rubbed his hands together sheepishly.
"That's it? What's there to be embarrassed about? Tell me, how much do you plan to use?" Yi Zhonghai said with a smile, though inwardly he was even more pleased. Borrowing money is great, I'm not afraid of you lending me any.
"Twenty," Sha Zhu hurriedly said. He was at his wit's end; over the years, he hadn't saved much money at all, and it had all been taken by the factory and Sister Qin.
Sha Zhu is penniless right now. He can't even afford to take a bath, let alone treat someone to a meal. As soon as Sha Zhu finished speaking, Yi Zhonghai gestured to an older woman to give Sha Zhu twenty yuan.
Sha Zhu borrowed the money, thanked him a few times, and then headed straight for the bathhouse.
After Sha Zhu left, the old woman frowned and looked at Yi Zhonghai: "Old man, what's going on with Zhu now? He's been working for so many years, what's wrong?"
"What do you know? Weren't we all ripped off by that kid Ma Hua? The little money Zhu Zi saved isn't even enough to pay the factory's fines!" Yi Zhonghai thought to himself, "It's better that they're broke. It's easier to control them when they're broke!"
But what exactly does Qin Huairu mean? Could it be that she really wants to introduce Zhu Zi to someone? No, that won't do. Yi Zhonghai lowered his head and fell into deep thought.
Looking at Yi Zhonghai's smug expression, the old woman sighed inwardly. Whatever, it's all her fault for being in poor health and not being able to leave Old Yi with a son or daughter. This is her fate.
After Sha Zhu finished his shower and returned, he drifted off to sleep. In his mind, he was well-prepared this time. How could Qin Jingru, a country bumpkin, possibly look down on him?
Time flies, and the next day arrived in the blink of an eye. Sha Zhu started cleaning the house early in the morning, stuffing all the smelly socks and bitter tea seeds he had accumulated into the closet. After cleaning the house...
Sha Zhu then washed up, put on leather shoes and new clothes, and headed towards the Jia family. He thought to himself, "With my handsome looks, I can easily handle a country girl."
"Excuse me, may I come in?" It was the same routine as yesterday, but this time, Sha Zhu was different; he was full of confidence now.
Qin Huairu, who was cooking inside, was taken aback. Could it be that Sha Zhu really had taken a liking to her cousin? Why was he so interested this time? No, this won't do.
"Hey, come in," Qin Huairu called out, stopping what she was doing.
Madam Jia's face was not looking good. That damned idiot Zhu, how could he be so careless when he sent gifts and money to her family? Who comes to a blind date so early in the morning?
Don't you know? My family didn't even have breakfast? That bastard, you idiot Zhu. Serves you right for being a bachelor!
"Hey, good morning! Have you eaten yet?" Sha Zhu happily lifted the curtain and went inside, greeting Jia Zhangshi, who had a gloomy face.
"No, so early, what am I supposed to eat!" Jia Zhangshi said irritably. This silly Zhu actually came empty-handed, without even bringing anything. He made me happy for nothing, thinking he was bringing me breakfast.
Sha Zhu blushed when he heard Jia Zhangshi's words. He knew he had said the wrong thing and hurriedly said, "Oh, my mistake. I promise to cook you a meal at noon, and I guarantee you will be satisfied."
Hearing this, Madam Jia's expression softened: "Huai Ru, what are you cooking? Hurry up and introduce them to the two of them! What are you waiting for!"
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