Qin Jingru's words were like poop, smearing Sha Zhu's head and face.
Immediately, Sha Zhu Juhua's face turned red and white. He had hoped to save face and prove to everyone that he was not being unreasonable or that he had started the trouble first.
Unexpectedly, Qin Jingru showed him no mercy whatsoever.
Now that things have turned ugly, Sha Zhu doesn't care about anything anymore.
With gritted teeth, Sha Zhu retorted, "What are you going to use to compensate me? I've spent more than just money on these clothes for you; there was that meal, the snacks I bought—everything cost money, and it was money I borrowed!"
Qin Jingru wiped away her tears. "Then name your price, and I'll borrow it to pay you back. Don't think I don't know what you're up to. You just want me to date you, right? No way!"
Sha Zhu stomped his foot in anger, "Fine, I won't settle the score with you for the snacks, but this meal plus the clothes, which totals seven yuan, you have to pay me back today!"
Qin Huairu was dumbfounded. Seven yuan might not be a lot of money for the workers in the courtyard, but for a girl from the countryside like her, it was a lot of money.
She couldn't possibly come up with that much money even if you beat her to death!
Xu Damao pulled Qin Jingru and angrily scolded, "You idiot Zhu, how dare you make a girl like this pay money? You have no shame at all. I will despise you for the rest of my life."
Liu Haizhong couldn't stand it anymore either. "Alright, Shazhu, what are you making a scene for? Did the girl ask you to buy it? Take the clothes back right now and return them tomorrow. If you keep causing trouble, we'll take you to the police station. Don't embarrass yourself here."
Xu Damao's finger was almost touching Qin Huairu's forehead: "Qin Huairu, look at the mess you've made! Look at that scoundrel Sha Zhu's behavior! What's wrong? You didn't get a good match on your blind date, so you're trying to extort some money from me? Or did you two plan this together?!"
"No, no, Xu Damao, don't talk nonsense."
Qin Huairu was furious with Sha Zhu. This grown man had only spent a few dollars, and his own sister had spent the whole day with him. How dare he ask for compensation in front of so many neighbors?
Yan Bugui touched the temple of his glasses wrapped in white tape, feeling that this matter was too cumbersome. Although everyone called him Old Man Yan the Stingy, if it were him, he would only ask Qin Jingru for three or four yuan at most.
No one is as demanding as Sha Zhu. How can you let that girl pay for everything? You'd be left without a meal at the restaurant!
"Hey, Sha Zhu, can't you be a man for once? Why are you pressuring that girl like that? It's so ungentlemanly!" Yan Bugui couldn't help but chime in.
Sha Zhu turned his head and looked over: "Alright, I've lost my manners. Second Uncle, you're very gentlemanly, so please give me the money."
"You...you're talking nonsense. What money are you asking me for? I didn't spend any of your money."
"That's settled then. So stop nagging me and go somewhere cool."
Then, Sha Zhu looked at Qin Jingru and Xu Damao again, "Qin Jingru, you're really something. You say you were forced by your sister, but you've seemed pretty happy all day. I won't bully you, so that people won't say I'm stingy. Forget seven yuan, just give me four yuan."
"Fuck your four dollars, you idiot Zhu, let me tell you, if you want money, ask Qin Huairu. If Qin Huairu hadn't been talking nonsense about me, Jingru wouldn't have gone out with you."
Thankfully, Qin Jingru stopped him, otherwise Xu Damao would have rushed up and beaten Shazhu, saying, "If you dare to ask Jingru for money again, I'll slap you to death."
"Oh, you really thought you could always succeed in a sneak attack!"
Sha Zhu rolled up his sleeves, ready to attack Xu Damao.
Liu Haizhong roared, "Both of you shut up!"
Normally, Sha Zhu would definitely huff and puff at Liu Haizhong, but today is different. Liu Haizhong has displayed combat power beyond his usual level, so Sha Zhu has to think twice.
Sha Zhu reluctantly shut up, but the residents of the compound cast disdainful glances at him.
It's said that dating doesn't cost money in any era.
What's wrong with you, Sha Zhu? You have to make sure everything goes perfectly, or you have to ask the woman for money?!
That doesn't make sense. Qin Jingru herself said that the items weren't what she wanted; it was you, Shazhu, who insisted on buying them. So why are you blaming the woman for this?
"Everyone has their faults in this matter. The key issue is that Jia Zhangshi spread rumors."
Liu Haizhong, hands behind his back and a dark face, surveyed the crowd. "Shazhu, you're a grown man, making such a fuss over this little bit of money. What kind of behavior is that? Qin Jingru was also deceived by Jia Zhangshi and Qin Huairu, which is why she chose to date you. If you want money, go ask Jia Zhangshi."
Sha Zhu muttered, "Liu Haizhong, what are you saying? So I spent money and ended up getting nothing in return?"
"Then what else do you want?!" Liu Haizhong took his hand down, frowned, "Shazhu, I'm warning you, don't keep going on like this. We're all neighbors in the same courtyard, don't force me to hit you."
Qin Jingru bit her lip, tears welling in her eyes, and pulled out the only two yuan she had from her pocket. "This is all I have..."
Seeing that Qin Jingru was about to give him money, Xu Damao quickly stopped her, "An old man said that if you want money, go to Jia Zhangshi. You're still innocent in this matter. If you ask me, you don't even need to give him the clothes. You're such a good-for-nothing. With your character, you'll be a bachelor for life."
Yi Zhonghai glared at Xu Damao, "Do you even have the right to speak? Just stay put."
Xu Damao fell silent. Liu Haizhong was truly different today!
He didn't want to provoke Lao Liu at this time, but he did hope that Sha Zhu would fight with the other party.
However, today's Sha Zhu is different. He is unusually obedient in the face of Liu Haizhong's insults, without uttering a single word in response.
“Alright, Qin Jingru will give Shazhu one yuan as compensation, and Shazhu will return these two pieces of clothing tomorrow. That’s it, and no one is allowed to mention it again.” Liu Haizhong’s sinister gaze swept over Shazhu, Xu Damao, Qin Huairu, and Jia Zhangshi in turn.
"Okay," Sha Zhu reluctantly replied in a low voice.
Qin Jingru wanted to give money, but Xu Damao stopped her again. Liu Haizhong was about to lash out when he saw Xu Damao take out a wad of cash from his pocket. "I'll give this money on Jingru's behalf."
Qin Jingru was instantly overwhelmed with happiness, and the way she looked at Xu Damao changed; his long face was indeed handsome and stylish.
Seeing this, Sha Zhu was so depressed that he wanted to commit suicide.
He had spent a lot of money on Qin Jingru, but he had never seen her look at him like that. Xu Damao took out a dollar, and it seemed that Qin Jingru was willing to die for him.
Sha Zhu took the money, snorted coldly, and turned away.
The farce finally subsided, and the residents of the compound gradually dispersed, still grumbling.
However, after this incident, even those who wanted to introduce someone to Shazhu stopped thinking about it.
That won't do. It's just a personal interview. If it doesn't work out, you'll have to lose a few dollars. Do you really think money is so easy to earn?
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