Scholars in the courtyard

At the door of the house, in the yard.

Ran's mother was killing chickens in the yard. The four chickens raised by Yang Xiaotao last time were used to check the corn condition. After they were on a business trip, they were kept at Ran's mother's house.

These native chickens are very edible, and Ran's mother has been raising them diligently. They weigh four or five pounds now. It's time to eat one and give the rest to Ran Qiuye for confinement.

Yang Xiaotao entered the room and was about to put down his things and come out to help. Then he saw Ran Qiuye and Lou Xiao'e sitting together. They both stopped talking when Yang Xiaotao came back. However, if you look carefully, Lou Xiao'e's eyes were still red, and she didn't know what she was talking about. .

The two continued to talk, but Yang Xiaotao didn't join in. He put down his things and went out to help, cleaning up the chickens and cutting vegetables. However, Yang Xiaotao took out the carpentry box and started working on the Dragon Boat Festival.

From time to time someone would come over and say a few words in the courtyard.

Maybe it was his birthday during the Dragon Boat Festival, or maybe something about the machine tool had turned around, but Yang Xiaotao's face looked more natural today, as usual.

Wang Xiaohu led several children to wander around, and a lot of tomatoes and cucumbers were distributed in the yard, making the whole yard full of joy.

People are coming and going, and the Yang family is particularly lively.

In comparison, the Jia family not far away seemed deserted.

Xiao Dang led Sophora japonica and stood at the door, watching the children playing around the Dragon Boat Festival with envy on his face.

Looking at the tomatoes and cucumbers in his hands, he even swallowed his saliva.

It's a pity that they can't dare to go and ask for it.

They would feel scared just by looking at that big dog, especially Xiaodang. Every time the dog stared at her, she would think of her brother who took her to get things.

‘It would be great if my brother were here, I would definitely be able to get something delicious back. ’

Xiaodang glanced into the distance, and then led Sophora japonica back to the house.

In the room, the old god Jia Zhang was present, and Qin Huairu looked calm.

"Mom, when are we going to eat zongzi?"

Xiaodang leaned against Qin Huairu and said timidly.

Many families in the courtyard make rice dumplings, especially those with children to pray for peace.

But in Jia's family, Jia Zhang's Qin Huairu had no intention of taking action.

"Be a good boy. Mom will get it for you later."

"Go get it?"

"Well, I'll wait at home and let you eat until you're full."

"Oh, great, let's eat rice dumplings."

The long-lost laughter came from Jia’s house.

Not long after, when the night was about to fall, the door of Jia's house was opened. Qin Huairu came out and glanced at Yang Xiaotao who was tinkering with the chair, and Lou Xiao'e who was holding the Dragon Boat Festival and pointing at the side. This scene felt awkward no matter how you looked at it.

Looking at Lou Xiao'e, staying shamelessly next to Yang Xiaotao, she knew exactly what she was thinking.

What I just can't figure out is that I am obviously much more outstanding than Lou Xiao'e, so why does Yang Xiaotao look down on me?

I feel a little panicked mentally, but fortunately I have a son and a daughter, who are much better than the hen that doesn't lay eggs.

Thinking this way, I felt somewhat comforted.

Then he raised his head and walked to the backyard.

Yang Xiaotao concentrated on polishing and oiling the little chair. He was afraid of knocking the little guy, so he didn't care.

When the family was sitting together and preparing to eat, there was suddenly yelling and shouting from the backyard.

Yang Xiaotao listened for a while, then signaled to everyone to continue eating.

In the room, little Dragon Boat Festival was held by Ran's mother. The birthday boy was obviously a little tired and could hardly open his eyes, but his little mouth kept on eating a bowl of egg custard quickly.

Ran Qiuye was talking to Lou Xiao'e on the side, as if she had endless things to say, but Ran Xinrui missed a few sentences from time to time, leaving Yang Xiaotao and Ran Hongbing to lower their heads to eat.

Fortunately, the food cooked by Yang Xiaotao is indeed delicious.

In the backyard, Qin Jingru and Qin Huairu were fighting each other, and the second aunt was arguing at the side. After a while, the first aunt, the third aunt, and others ran over one after another to separate the two.

"Qin Huairu, let me tell you, don't even think about threatening me again for that trivial matter. If you have the ability, just say it. Who will believe it if it doesn't happen? Who will pay attention to you?"

Qin Jingru was stopped by the second aunt, and the skin on her right cheek was scratched, and she shouted angrily.

She was preparing meals at home, making rice dumplings and waiting for Xu Damao to come back. Unexpectedly, Qin Huairu came in and smiled. Without saying a few words, she picked up a basin to put rice dumplings and eggs in. She also shamelessly said that her children hadn't eaten yet, so she would take them back for them. They taste it.

I'm so stupid that I can't bear to eat it.

In addition, after thinking about the consequences last time, Qin Jingru didn't tolerate her, so she went up and snatched the basin away, and just got out.

But Qin Huairu didn't give up and wanted to threaten her with Silly Zhu, but the two of them started to quarrel.

Finally, they started fighting.

The aunt opposite also stopped Qin Huairu. She was better than Qin Jingru, her face was fine, but her open collar was dug twice by nails, and there were two red strands on her fair skin that were particularly conspicuous.

"Okay, okay you white-eyed wolf."

"You used to live in my house when things were good, and all the food you ate came from my house. But after you had a good life, you turned your back on me and refused to recognize anyone else. How come we have such a white-eyed wolf like you in Qinjiazhuang?"

"Qin Jingru, let me tell you, from now on, never beg me!"

"Bah, Qin Huairu, you think you are some kind of good thing. You went to Silly Zhu's bed and you forgot your last name?"

"You, you shameless person."

"Who knows who is shameless? People just see through you and don't care about you, you shabby shoes."

"You white-eyed wolf, a heartless white-eyed wolf"

Qin Jingru was not to be outdone, the two exchanged curses, and finally Qin Huairu turned around and left.

From beginning to end, she never told anything about Qin Jingru and Shazhu.

In her heart, she still wanted to get along with Silly Zhu, and she couldn't quarrel with her.

At least, not until she tied the stupid pillar to her body.

Everyone watched the excitement for a while, and then went home as both parties left.

Yang family.

Although they didn't go to the scene to see it, the sound of Qin Huairu and Qin Jingru's quarrel was not missed at all. Everyone in the family could hear it clearly, but they didn't take it seriously.

You find it all by yourself, choose your own path, and walk it to the end.

When Qin Huairu returned home, she saw Mrs. Jia Zhang beating her head on the bedside and sitting in front of the stove angrily, preparing to light a fire for cooking.

When Jia Zhang saw that Qin Huairu didn't get anything back, she immediately covered her head and asked what was going on. Qin Huairu lifted up her collar, revealing the red hair inside, and when she told her what had happened, Jia Zhang immediately went to find her. Qin Jingru settled the score.

Fortunately, Qin Huairu still has some sense and knows that it is not difficult to deal with Qin Jingru, especially Xu Damao who is behind Qin Jingru.

Without the idiot Yi Zhonghai in this courtyard, and the people in the courtyard are cold-hearted, their family will only suffer a loss against Xu Damao.

After convincing Jia Zhang to stop, the two of them sat aside and began to play and sigh.

The family's only "income" was gone again.

What to do next?

The people in the courtyard are obviously not the same as before. Without Yi Zhonghai's "education", everyone just thinks about living their own lives and never thinks about how difficult their family is.

In the past, she could go to the yard to help out, get acquainted, and harvest something.

But since the life of the people in the courtyard has gotten better and better, no one welcomes her even if she comes to the door, and she is more indifferent.

Gradually, the relationship between the people in the courtyard and her became more and more distant.

The good reputation that was built in the past has also disappeared due to ups and downs.

Qin Huairu was so distraught that if no one helped her, she would have to go to work.

But without Si Zhu and Yi Zhonghai, who else in this courtyard would be willing to help her?

He looked up at the lively scene outside and was momentarily distracted.

In the Yang family, after dinner and playing for a while, Yang Xiaotao sent Lou Xiaoe away.

Ran's mother was packing things in the yard. As people get older and sleep less, they always have endless things to do. She feeds the chickens and looks after the dogs. She waits until everyone else is asleep before going to bed.

In the next room, Yang Xiaotao held Ran Qiuye in his arms, and little Duanwu kicked his legs and fell asleep beside him.

On the windowsill, Xiaowei's figure flashed past. A mosquito broke into the restricted area and was instantly penetrated by the wood.

Neither of them slept. Yang Xiaotao didn't dare to sleep because he had something to do, for fear of delaying the matter.

Ran Qiuye felt sick in her stomach, couldn't sleep, and had something on her mind.

Ran Qiuye was worried when he learned that Yang Xiaotao was going to drive out at night.

However, she also knows the situation of her men. Sometimes when they are busy, their feet are not touching the ground.

She was also thinking in her mind whether to return to the city or whether to give up her dream.

Unable to make up his mind, he just leaned in Yang Xiaotao's arms and closed his eyes in a daze.

When he heard the sound, Ran Qiuye got up and saw Yang Xiaotao getting dressed. Seeing that she was awake, he came over immediately.

"Sleep well, I'll pick you up."

After saying that, he kissed her on the face, then put her cheek to her, and Ran Qiuye raised her head to greet him.

"Drive slower."

"Don't worry, there's no one there tonight."

After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, he walked out and turned off the lights. Wangcai raised his head and continued to lie down.

After leaving the front door, Yang Xiaotao came to the jeep. Just as he was about to get in, he heard footsteps coming from behind.

Not far away, Qin Huairu came out of the toilet. The steamed buns she had eaten this morning were a bit hard, and she felt uncomfortable in her stomach, so she went to the toilet.

Who knew that before entering the gate, Yang Xiaotao came out of the yard.

It was dark and quiet.

Qin Huairu stood at the door of the toilet, her mind was full of confusion, and she didn't know what she was thinking, and walked in the direction of Yang Xiaotao.

Yang Xiaotao turned around and saw Qin Huairu. He frowned but didn't take it seriously. He inserted the key and opened the car door.

Unexpectedly, Qin Huairu ran up to him before he got in the car. In the dark night, the moon flickered and he couldn't see his face clearly.

"Xiao Tao!"

Qin Huairu's voice was full of pleading, regret and regret.

With just one sentence, the pity and grievances of a weak woman are expressed.

Yang Xiaotao stood in front of the car door, not appreciating Qin Huairu's performance. He imagined that he was still fighting and shouting with people in the backyard in the evening. Why are he pretending to be pitiful here now?

He also takes himself too seriously.

"Step aside."

Too lazy to address him, he just shouted and prepared to get in the car.

To this woman, Yang Xiaotao felt that he was very kind by not troubling her.

And he didn't want to leave a reputation of bullying orphans and widowed mothers.

So as long as she doesn't cause trouble, doesn't look for him, and doesn't count on him and his family, Yang Xiaotao will give her a bad look.

"Xiao Tao~~"

Unexpectedly, Qin Huairu not only did not get out of the way, but also ran to the car door in a few steps and reached out to hold the door.

He looked sad and heartbroken, and tears fell down.

Qin Huairu said nothing, but the sadness, regret and pitiful look she showed were clearly reflected in Yang Xiaotao's eyes.

"Xiao Tao, wuwu~~~"

Qin Huairu still shouted softly, lying on the car door and crying, tears streaked across her cheeks, and then flowed down the car window, washing the glass like rain.

Yang Xiaotao frowned, raised his hand and looked at his watch in the moonlight.

"Qin Huairu, go away. If you want to cry, go home and cry. Why are you pretending to be here?"

"Xiao Tao~, me"

Xizi holds the heart, is weak and pitiful.

"My heart~"

The cuckoo cries blood, which is extremely sad.

Qin Huairu's face was covered with tears, and her heart was really sad.

Originally, when she saw Yang Xiaotao alone at night, she walked over uncontrollably. At first, she had no idea, or she didn't know what she had in mind.

But seeing Yang Xiaotao, the regret and grievance in my heart could no longer be suppressed.

The life he lived and the life Yang Xiaotao lived were the difference between heaven and hell.

If I hadn't been greedy for the 5 yuan gift and hadn't chosen Jia Dongxu, she would be the factory director's wife now.

Gradually, all the sadness in my heart burst out as time passed.

At this moment, Qin Huairu did not pretend or hide her sadness, nor did she hide her prayers after sadness.

She prayed that Yang Xiaotao could forgive her, forgive her for her past betrayal, forgive her, and then help her.

Qin Huairu cried, even the day Jia Dongxu died, she was not as sad as today.