The next morning, Sha Zhu got up very early.
After getting dressed, I went out to help Qin Huairu queue up at the water station to get water.
He could use the water for four or five days after he drained it once, while the Jia family had to fetch water every day.
While queuing at the water station, Sha Zhu sniffled from the cold, but his heart was warm.
It was only because Qin Huairu felt his hands were cold when she handed him the bucket that morning that she immediately held them in her hands and breathed on them for a long time, her face showing her heartache, and she told him to wear more clothes.
I used to think Sister Qin was pretty, but after seeing Liu Yuhua last night, I think Qin Huairu is even more beautiful than an angel.
What's a little suffering for a celestial being? Besides, can that even be called suffering? It's a test.
At the same time, Sha Zhu was also conflicted. He regretted losing his temper so much last night, but when he thought about what Yi Zhonghai had done, he felt a nameless anger rising in his heart.
Yi Zhonghai knew perfectly well that Liu Yuhua was fat. He might not have met her, but he knew in his heart that she was more than just a little fat. However, he didn't mention this to Sha Zhu at all.
No wonder Sha Zhu felt aggrieved; anyone in his shoes would be furious.
What kind of person does this idiot Zhu think he is, someone he can just take advantage of any woman?!
Thinking of this, Sha Zhu felt that flipping the table was too lenient, especially since the food on the table was prepared by himself.
For this blind date, Sha Zhu not only took leave in advance to come back, but also spent all his meat coupons at the beginning of the month and carefully selected vegetables and eggs. In the end, this is the second aunt of Zhu Bajie?!
Just thinking about Sha Zhu makes me feel pathetic. Isn't Yi Zhonghai just playing with people?
This is outrageous!
Wang Dabao was unaware of what happened afterward last night. When he went out carrying the bucket, he ran into Liu Guangtian and saw that the other man's eyes were still bruised and swollen. He asked around and learned what had happened.
As they talked, the two arrived at the water station at the entrance of the alley, where a long queue had already formed.
Liu Guangtian spoke with great enthusiasm, but he didn't mention a word about the injury on his face.
Yi Zhonghai also came. He couldn't compare to Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui, as the latter two had sons and didn't need to fetch water themselves; they could just ask their sons.
Seeing Wang Dabao ahead in line, Yi Zhonghai hesitated for a moment, then came up and used a few cigarettes to switch places.
After changing positions, they were now in front of Wang Dabao, and Liu Guangtian, who was passionately speaking behind them, immediately shut up.
Yi Zhonghai didn't care about what Liu Guangtian was saying, even though it included the fact that he had maliciously introduced a potential partner to Sha Zhu.
Not only did he not care, he also took out cigarettes and offered them to Wang Dabao and Liu Guangtian.
"Brother Da Bao, you've heard everything from Guang Tian about what happened last night, right?"
Yi Zhonghai couldn't help but sigh, his face showing utter innocence. "I meant well but ended up doing something wrong. I never expected that introducing Zhuzi to a blind date would make our relationship so strained."
Wang Dabao nodded, a cigarette dangling from his lips: "Old Yi, that's just how Zhuzi is, don't take it to heart."
“Brother Da Bao, you’re right, but I really feel bad about it.”
Yi Zhonghai pursed his lips, his face showing deep sorrow.
After learning the reason from Liu Guangtian, Wang Dabao immediately understood. Liu Yuhua's weight was one factor, but more importantly, she was exceptionally "down-to-earth"—exactly what Yi Zhonghai wanted.
Finding a wife like this for Sha Zhu would be perfect for Yi Zhonghai.
But he forgot that Sha Zhu was no longer the Sha Zhu who used to obey him without question.
After all, Wang Dabao would occasionally give Sha Zhu a few pointers, which made Sha Zhu seem to be getting the hang of things.
Seeing that Wang Dabao only nodded and didn't say anything, Yi Zhonghai clicked his tongue twice and continued, "Actually, I confirmed it last night. I got the answer from Sha Zhu. He still cares about Qin Huairu."
“Brother Da Bao, how could he do this? The Jia family is already in dire straits, and if he gets involved again, how are Jia’s wife and three children supposed to survive!”
"By the way, Lao Yi, did Zhu Zi bring up that suggestion you made about forming alliances?"
Although Wang Dabao didn't know what Yi Zhonghai was up to, he could tell that Yi was putting on a show for him.
Yi Zhonghai shook his head: "I don't think Zhu Zi will agree to live with the Jia family. Besides, Jia Zhangshi is also a problem. Let's just forget about it and I won't mention it again."
"What exactly was that pillar thinking?"
Wang Dabao knew that since Yi Zhonghai had come over to talk to him and raise the issue, he must have a solution in mind, or be brewing some bad idea.
Sure enough, as soon as Wang Dabao finished speaking, Yi Zhonghai immediately replied, "What else could he be thinking? He just wants to hook up with Huai Ru, then find someone else to marry. Then he'll have a wife at home and Huai Ru as his lover in the courtyard. How can he do that? Isn't that ruining the reputation of our courtyard?"
"He's dreaming. He's talking nonsense."
Before Wang Dabao could speak, Liu Guangtian behind him objected, "With his despicable character, he dares to dream of such a wonderful thing. He's like a toad trying to eat seven fairies. Let him keep dreaming."
Yi Zhonghai smiled and said, "Look, even Guangtian can't stand by and watch this anymore. I used to treat Guangtian like a child, but now it seems he's grown up and can distinguish right from wrong. That's good!"
When Yi Zhonghai was still an old man, he never praised Liu Guangtian once.
Now, hearing Yi Zhonghai's lavish praise, Liu Guangtian felt a little flattered.
"That idiot Zhu is really outrageous. Last night we only had a verbal argument, and he ended up hitting me. We can't tolerate someone like that in our compound!"
As Liu Guangtian finished speaking, Wang Dabao noticed a light in Yi Zhonghai's eyes.
This shows that Liu Guangtian's words hit the nail on the head for Yi Zhonghai, but Wang Dabao still doesn't understand: what benefit would it bring to Yi Zhonghai to kick Sha Zhu out of the compound?!
If someone suggested kicking Sha Zhu out, Yi Zhonghai should have been the first to object, but he had this expression instead.
Something's not right. Is there some bug here that I'm unaware of?
Wang Dabao couldn't figure it out for a moment, so he decided to test Yi Zhonghai's attitude.
However, before Wang Dabao could think it through, he heard Yi Zhonghai say, "Guangtian, you said you wanted to kick Shazhu out of the compound?"
After saying that, Yi Zhonghai pretended to be deep in thought.
Seeing that Yi Zhonghai didn't object, Liu Guangtian instead pondered, touched the bruise at the corner of his eye, and took out his only three cigarettes, handing them to Wang Dabao and Yi Zhonghai.
“That’s right, Uncle Da Bao, Grandpa Yi, think about what’s happened in our courtyard. Most of it is related to Sha Zhu. That guy is a troublemaker who’s making our courtyard miserable.”
"Most importantly, he doesn't listen to reason at all, he argues and makes trouble, and he starts hitting people as soon as he comes up. A person like that is a bomb in the courtyard, and he can put our courtyard in turmoil at any time."
Liu Guangtian took a deep drag on his cigarette, his expression more serious than ever before, which startled Wang Dabao, who was standing in front of him.
Yi Zhonghai let out another long sigh of relief and nodded in agreement.
Even Guangtian, that kid, noticed something was wrong!!!
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