Chapter 80 Backyard on Fire
Sun Hongmei and Jin Qiaoqiao did not disappoint Cheng Jiajia.
The two sisters-in-law started arguing during dinner.
While everyone was having dinner at home, a fierce argument broke out in the Third Hospital.
A shrill female voice shouted angrily, "Separate the family! The family must separate!"
"Otherwise, you can forget about living like this!"
"Splash!"
The sound of a piece of porcelain shattering.
Then came Aunt Yan's heart-wrenching wails.
"Good heavens! What kind of daughters-in-law have I married? How can anyone live like this?! They're all bandits, all bandits!"
When everyone arrived, they saw Sun Hongmei and Jin Qiaoqiao, the two sisters-in-law, glaring at Wu Meifang with a shared sense of righteous indignation, their men standing behind them.
Qin Laosan also firmly protected Wu Meifang behind him, his face ashen.
The elderly couple from the Qin family, Aunt Yan and Qin Weimin, sat on the ground, weeping and wailing, while Qin Weimin sat to the side with a gloomy face.
During dinner, Qin Weimin was preparing to give his two daughters-in-law a task: to start with Cheng Jiajia, feign friendship, infiltrate the enemy's ranks, and then deliver a fatal blow to Yu Junsheng.
As a result, Sun Hongmei and Jin Qiaoqiao did something quite different. Before he could even speak, they overturned the table.
Wu Meifang glared at her two sisters-in-law with displeasure, "What are you doing? All I asked you to do was cook and wash the dishes. Did you have to flip the table? You have no manners at all!"
Jin Qiaoqiao said with a sneer, "Oh my, sister-in-law, you have such manners, needing to be served food and have your clothes washed for you. What kind of capitalist's daughter has this kind of manners?"
Everyone's expression changed. This was a time when capitalists couldn't just say things carelessly; if someone overheard, it would be a huge problem.
Qin Ziwen frowned and scolded, "Second sister-in-law, how can you talk like that? Meifang was just telling the truth. Is it worth you labeling her like this? If others hear this, our whole family will be in trouble. Do you want to ruin our whole family?"
Jin Qiaoqiao's expression changed, but she retorted defiantly, "I was talking about your wife, Third Brother, don't try to drag others into this."
Qin Ziwen ignored her and continued, "And you, sister-in-law, too. I only ask you to do a little housework, and you cause a huge scene at home. Is this how the Sun family raises its daughters?" This implied that Sun Hongmei had no manners.
Sun Hongmei was furious and spat out, "Pah! Qin Ziwen, don't act like you have such a deep relationship with Wu Meifang. Everyone in this courtyard knows that you used to have an affair with Bai Xiaohui next door. If it weren't for her good family background and the help she could give you at work, would you have been able to snatch her away from Zou Qingshu?!"
Qin Ziwen's expression changed.
Qin Weimin and Aunt Yan tried to step forward to stop them, but it was too late.
Sun Hongmei glanced disdainfully at Wu Meifang, who was standing there dumbfounded, and then revealed all of Qin Ziwen's schemes from back then.
"How do you think you two met in the first place? Qin Ziwen deliberately intercepted you halfway. All that talk about a hero saving a damsel in distress or writing poetry is just a lie!"
"You idiot, you actually took the bait and got pregnant without even knowing it!"
a bolt from the blue!
Wu Meifang stared in disbelief at Qin Ziwen, whose face was dark and gloomy.
"Ah! Qin Ziwen, what she said is false, isn't it? She's lying to me, isn't she?!"
"Say something! Say something!"
Wu Meifang shook Qin Ziwen's collar like a madwoman.
Qin Ziwen's eyes rolled back as he was being choked, and he barely managed to catch his breath before trying to explain, "No, no, Meifang, listen to me, Bai Xiaohui and I are nothing, I just treat her like a younger sister..."
"I don't believe it! I don't believe it!"
"You bastard, you bastard! You lied to me, you actually lied to me! Waaaaah!"
Wu Meifang shoved Qin Ziwen away abruptly and ran out with red eyes.
With a slurp, Qin Ziwen sat down on the ground.
He looked around blankly: Who am I? Where am I?
"Quickly, hurry and catch up with her! Don't let anything happen to the baby in her belly!" Qin Weimin shouted anxiously.
Qin Ziwen's heart tightened immediately, and he quickly got up and chased after her with a nervous expression.
Now that things have come to this, the baby in Wu Meifang's belly absolutely cannot be harmed!
The two chased each other.
"Meifang, Meifang, let me explain!"
"I won't listen, I won't listen, I won't listen!"
"Meifang, please let me explain. I really didn't do anything wrong to you!"
"I won't listen! I won't listen! You bastard, you lied to me!"
Everyone: "..."
Wow, the Qin family's actions have certainly been quite a spectacle.
Although they already knew that Qin Ziwen had deliberately snatched Zou Qingshu away, they didn't know the details.
Wow, this is much more exciting than the stories told by storytellers.
Some of the single young men seemed to be deep in thought.
So, it turns out that women like heroes who rescue damsels in distress and men who can write poetry?
Zheng Haicheng was one of them, and his mind immediately became active.
Despite the whole commotion in the Qin family, Qin Weimin still refused to agree to divide the family property.
However, it's clear to anyone with eyes that the relationship between this family will never be the same again.
Cheng Jiajia was satisfied with the result. After all, her goal was not to split up the Qin family; she just wanted to cause some trouble for that old man, Qin Weimin.
It would be best if the Qin family elders never agreed to divide the family property. That way, the Qin family would be constantly embroiled in conflict, and Qin Weimin would be too preoccupied to scheme against others.
...
Cheng Jiajia said she really cut her hair; she was genuinely fed up with it.
Washing is so difficult in winter!
On her days off, she couldn't wait to drag Yu Junsheng to the hair salon he had mentioned.
The hairdresser Yu Junsheng knew was an elderly man who, it was said, had learned his trade in Shanghai when he was young, and only returned to Beicheng after the founding of the People's Republic of China when he was older. His hairdressing skills, if not superb, were certainly highly praised by customers.
Haishi during the Republic of China era was the most fashionable place in the country. Since you studied there, your skills must have been excellent.
Having been badly hurt by the modern Tony, Cheng Jiajia suddenly gained more confidence.
"Uncle Wu, I don't have many requests, just that it be cut a little shorter, and the ends shouldn't be too neat, and that some hair should be left in the front, and not too thick, and so on..." Although she said she had no requests, Cheng Jiajia said a lot.
Yu Junsheng's lips twitched involuntarily. His wife was really something, even getting a haircut was so particular!
Fearing that Grandpa Wu might be impatient, he quickly added, "Grandpa Wu, this is my wife's first time here, so she doesn't know much about your cooking. That's why I explained it in more detail. Please don't mind."
Unexpectedly, Grandpa Wu didn't even flinch when he heard Cheng Jiajia's request, and said that these were nothing to worry about.
Twenty minutes later, Cheng Jiajia's new hairstyle was revealed.
When Cheng Jiajia first arrived, she inherited the original owner's hairstyle. She had no bangs, and two long braids hung down to her waist. When she didn't speak, she gave people a quiet and gentle feeling.
Although it was beautiful, it was completely different from Cheng Jiajia's own personality.
Now, she cuts half of her hair and combs it into two medium-length braids that hang in front of her chest. With a thin layer of bangs on her forehead and her lively and mischievous peach blossom eyes, she instantly becomes more playful.
Yu Junsheng was stunned for a moment, his heart pounding.
For some reason, the person's ears slowly turned red.
"I...I...my wife, you've changed so much."
Cheng Jiajia noticed this and couldn't help but laugh out loud, feeling extremely happy.
No one dislikes being appreciated by their partner, and Yu Junsheng's reaction pleased her.
She deliberately leaned closer and asked, "How is it? Does it look good?"
Yu Junsheng's face turned even redder, and he nodded vigorously, "Beautiful!"
How could he not be beautiful? His wife is the most beautiful woman in the world!
Seeing his dazed look, Grandpa Wu cursed him inwardly for being useless, and snorted, "Your grandpa's skills haven't deteriorated, have they?"
Yu Junsheng chuckled and said, "Of course, Uncle Wu, your haircutting skills are unparalleled in Beicheng!"
Yu Junsheng gave a thumbs up, his praise being entirely sincere.
Although in his heart his wife is the most beautiful, and looks good no matter what hairstyle she has, she seems to look even more beautiful this way, hehe!
...
In the courtyard.
Since that last time, Zheng Haiyang, whether out of guilt or something else, has not had another secret rendezvous with Bao Dayan.
He managed to stay calm, but Bao Dayan couldn't sit still.
It's true what they say, once you start eating meat, you get addicted. After just a few days apart, Bao Dayan already misses it.
Bao Dayan had noticed Zheng Haiyang's attitude over the past few days and could guess his thoughts to some extent.
She sneered. He slept with her and thought he could just act like nothing happened? Dream on!
Having taken this step, Bao Dayan would not allow Zheng Haiyang to back down.
She carried a basin and basket of vegetables, pretending to go to the second courtyard to wash them.
It was quite a coincidence that when she arrived, Zheng Haiyang was leaning against a pillar in front of his house, smoking.
As soon as he saw Bao Dayan coming over, he tried to go inside, clearly showing his desire to escape.
That day, I don't know how I inexplicably...
Zheng Haiyang didn't want to face this woman for the time being.
Unfortunately, Bao Dayan was no pushover either. She looked around and, seeing that no one was around, walked directly to his side and blocked his way.
With a half-smile, he asked, "Hey, Haiyang, smoking? Why are you coming inside? You can smoke outside!"
Zheng Haiyang gave her a deep look, his eyes unreadable, but his words were blunt: "It's none of your business."
"You're really ungrateful. I'm just concerned about you."
Bao Dayan smiled sweetly, then looked back defiantly, her eyes seemingly hooked, instantly reminding Zheng Haiyang of that night.
His gaze unconsciously drifted to Bao Dayan's high, firm chest.
Zheng Haiyang swallowed, then suddenly felt that the weather was very hot today, and unconsciously changed his standing posture.
Bao Dayan curled the corners of her lips into a smile.
She said softly, "See you tonight."
Zheng Haiyang's expression remained uncertain for a long time before he finally went back into the house without saying a word.
Bao Dayan didn't pay any attention and went to wash vegetables by the pool, humming a song as she looked forward to the evening.
Little did they know, Chang Dafeng, who had just returned from chatting outside, witnessed this scene.
The old lady was taken aback, then muttered to herself, "Mom, why is Haiyang looking at Bao Dayan like that?"
Chang Dafeng couldn't quite put her finger on it, but felt that the look in his eyes was very familiar.
She thought and thought, and finally remembered!
Chang Dafeng clapped her hands, "Just like, just like the way Qin Weimin from the Third Hospital looks at the White Widow!"
A flash of white light appeared in my mind.
Chang Dafeng was startled by her own thoughts.
"Impossible! Impossible!"
How could her son possibly be having an affair with that widow, Bao Dayan?
Bao Dayan isn't good-looking and has no money, so how could her son possibly be interested in her!
Chang Dafeng kept reassuring herself.
I just hope that I'm just overthinking things.
Her face darkened, she spat at Bao Dayan, and hurried home.
Unexpectedly, when he returned to the house, he ran into Jiang Qiubai coming out of the kitchen with a dusty face.
Chang Dafeng immediately scolded in annoyance, "What a useless thing! All she does is stay at home all day and doesn't even care about men!"
Jiang Qiubai: "..."
Huh? What the heck?!
Then, sweeping over Jiang Qiubai's clothes, which were covered in dust and obvious stains from a day of housework, Chang Dafeng said with a look of disgust, "Look at what you're wearing! You're not good-looking to begin with, and you don't even wear anything bright. You're really embarrassing our Zheng family!"
She quickly found an excuse for her son, and Chang Dafeng's gaze towards Jiang Qiubai became increasingly hostile, while she muttered foul curses under her breath.
"You can't have children, and you can't even hold onto a man! You're such a useless piece of trash! Hurry up and prepare dinner, or you'll have to make up for it if your man goes hungry!"
What a useless thing!
If that little bitch had any ability, why would her son have gone to find that widow Bao Dayan!
It's all because of this little bitch!
Jiang Qiubai: "!!!"
Jiang Qiubai was completely bewildered by the scolding, having no idea how he had offended this old hag.
At the same time, I felt extremely humiliated.
That damn old hag, does she want to stay cooped up at home all day?!
Is it that she doesn't want to wear bright and pretty clothes?!
If she doesn't stay cooped up at home, who will do all that housework?!
She wanted to buy new clothes, but the old woman wouldn't give her any money; her pockets were emptier than her face!
Jiang Qiubai felt even more resentful towards Chang Dafeng. "That old hag, why didn't she just die sooner!"
While cursing viciously in his heart, he didn't dare to slack off at all and went into the kitchen.
...
No one knew the resentment in Jiang Qiubai's heart. Just then, Cheng Jiajia and Yu Junsheng returned after getting their hair cut.
Yes, seeing his wife looking like a completely different person after her makeover, Yu Junsheng couldn't resist the urge to get a haircut himself, so he asked Master Wu to cut his hair.
It must be said that Master Wu's skills are really good. Even with a different hairstyle, he can make someone like Yu Junsheng look refined.
At this moment, the two of them, one refined and handsome, the other beautiful and charming, looked like a perfect match.
The older women in the courtyard were all amazed, praising Cheng Jiajia's haircut. "Wow, Cheng's haircut makes her look like a completely different person! I almost didn't recognize her!"
"Absolutely! The changes are tremendous!"
"Hey Cheng, where did you get your hair cut? The stylist is really good. I'll try getting my hair cut there sometime."
There were also some inappropriate comments: "It's such a waste to cut such long hair, it costs money. It would be better to grow it out and sell it for money, so that the family can have an extra source of income. Xiao Cheng, I'm not trying to criticize you, but we married women should be more frugal and think more about the men in our families, instead of always doing such fancy things."
Jiang Qiubai tried hard to suppress the jealousy on his face and said with feigned regret.
The implication was that Cheng Jiajia was wasteful, loved dressing up, and was not virtuous.
As soon as she said this, everyone fell silent and frowned as they looked at Jiang Qiubai.
How can someone talk like that? How is it wrong for a woman to be immoral just because she's getting a haircut?
The smile on Cheng Jiajia's face faded.
This Jiang Qiubai, he keeps stirring up trouble, and despite repeated defeats, he never gives up. He's like a fly, so annoying.
Before she could say anything, Yu Junsheng chuckled, "My wife is beautiful, she looks good with any hairstyle. She can cut her hair however she wants, and I enjoy watching her. I just love seeing her like this. What? I, as her husband, have no problem with it, but you, a neighbor who's practically unrelated to me, have such a big problem?"
"What? You're jealous because your man won't take you to get a haircut?"
Jiang Qiubai: "!!!"
Damn it, Yu Junsheng, that bastard! He always manages to hit the nail on the head!
Yu Junsheng suddenly looked at Jiang Qiubai with disbelief, "No way? No way? You're not jealous of my wife's looks, are you? After all, you... sigh, no wonder your husband doesn't take you to get a haircut!"
He then said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I was just too blunt. You don't mind, do you?"
Jiang Qiubai: "...!!!"
Damn it, damn it!
Yu Junsheng, that bastard!
That bitch is just saying she's not good-looking!
Ahhh!
Jiang Qiubai was so angry with Yu Jun that he went berserk.
Everyone chuckled.
Why did you provoke Yu Junsheng?
Everyone in this courtyard knows that Yu Junsheng's mouth is like it's laced with poison.
They usually avoid this kid like the plague, and you're just asking for trouble.
Cheng Jiajia glanced at Jiang Qiubai's huffy back and seemed to be deep in thought.
Sure enough, people shouldn't be too idle; if they are, trouble will arise.
Look at Uncle Qin Weimin, he's at home in a terrible mess right now, he has no time to worry about anything else.
Sigh, for the sake of the 'harmony and friendliness' in the compound, I'll just have to do a little work and cause Jiang Qiubai some trouble!
Hopefully, she will focus on her own family in the future and pay less attention to others.
Cheng Jiajia held her head high and felt increasingly radiant with kindness.
It's still the sparkly kind.
...
The next morning, in the Zheng family's west wing, Jiang Qiubai was the first to get up as usual to make breakfast for the whole family. She dressed quickly as usual, not daring to be slow, otherwise her mother-in-law would scold her again if she delayed breakfast.
Jiang Qiubai hadn't yet decided whether to break ties with her in-laws, so even though she harbored a lot of resentment, she only dared to grumble inwardly and would never dare to show it.
After getting dressed, Jiang Qiubai carefully left the inner room, planning to make a simple cornmeal noodle soup for breakfast to save time.
She couldn't take it anymore, having to get up early every day to serve the whole family.
The Zheng family's kitchen was a shed built outside the eaves. The door was only opened when they needed to use the kitchen. It was usually locked, and they weren't too worried about theft when storing grains and vegetables inside.
Just as Jiang Qiubai was about to open the door, he suddenly noticed a small note on the ground near the crack in the door.
She paused, the house was quiet, her mother-in-law and several of her brothers-in-law were still asleep.
They definitely didn't put this note there.
Could it be someone from the courtyard?
But when Jiang Qiubai pulled back the curtains on the door and looked outside, it was pitch black and there was no one there at all.
She hesitated for a moment, but out of curiosity, she picked up the note.
Upon seeing the contents, Jiang Qiubai's expression changed drastically. He let out a scream, slammed the door open, and rushed towards the front yard.
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