Siheyuan: Start with a Truck Driver

Chapter 1073: Jia Zhang Returns to Jia Village

When Jia Zhang heard Qin Huairu mention the relatives in Jiajiazhuang, she immediately curled her lips and said, "Qin Huairu, are you stupid? Those people in Jiajiazhuang are all paupers. Besides, our family has a bad relationship with them, so how can they come back to attend Xiaodang's wedding?"

Qin Huairu said that Xiaodang was from the Jia family, and the elders of Jiajiazhuang were Xiaodang's elders, so they would definitely come.

Upon hearing this, Jia Zhang rolled her eyes in disdain, "Huh, them? They are the elders. If they really wanted to help, what would they have done long ago? When we were having such a hard time in the city, did any of them lend a helping hand? They would never come to Xiaodang's wedding."

Qin Huairu didn't think so. She said patiently, "Mom, you can't say that. Xiaodang is from the Jia family after all. Even if the elders in Jiajiazhuang don't have a good relationship with him, they might still come for such a big event. Besides, if we don't notify them, it won't sound good if it gets out later."

Jia Zhang waved her hands impatiently, "Alright, alright, you can notify us if you want. I don't think they will come anyway. It won't be good if they come. Who knows what trouble they will cause."

Qin Huairu stood in the yard, her heart burning with anxiety. Xiaodang's wedding was imminent, and she had to rush back to Jiajiazhuang to inform her relatives. After thinking it over, she decided to go to the third uncle's house again to try to borrow a bicycle.

She walked to the door of the third uncle's house with some anxious steps and knocked gently. After a while, the third uncle opened the door and saw Qin Huairu, with a hint of doubt on his face.

"Qin Huairu, why are you here again?" asked the third uncle.

Qin Huairu smiled and said a little embarrassedly: "Uncle, I still want to borrow your bicycle. I really have to go back to Jiajiazhuang to inform Xiaodang's relatives to attend the wedding. This wedding is a big event, and the blessings of relatives are indispensable."

The third uncle frowned slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of hesitation. "Qin Huairu, it's not that I don't want to lend it to you, but this bicycle can't be lent out casually. What if it breaks? And I also said before that you have to pay 50 cents for the rental fee."

Qin Huairu's smile froze when she heard this, and she quickly said, "Uncle, our two families are going to become relatives soon, so this bicycle is equivalent to mine. How can you still ask for money? This is not right. We will be a family in the future, so please be flexible. I am doing this for Xiaodang's wedding, and it's urgent. Just consider it as doing me a favor, and I will definitely help you if there is anything in the future."

The third uncle shook his head and said firmly, "No, Qin Huairu. Even if our two families want to become relatives, this bicycle is mine. It is only natural to pay for lending things. Fifty cents is not a lot, so don't bargain with me. I didn't get this bicycle out of nowhere, and it's already very good of me to lend it to you. If everyone is like you and doesn't pay for lending things, I will lose a lot of money."

Qin Huairu felt helpless. She knew that Third Uncle was always smart and would not change his mind easily. But she really didn't want to give up, and continued to beg: "Third Uncle, please lend me the bicycle for Xiaodang's sake. Xiaodang is such a good child. If her wedding is lively, everyone will be proud. And I promise that I will take good care of your bicycle and will not damage it. Don't worry."

The third uncle remained unmoved, folding his hands over his chest and said, "Qin Huairu, it's not that I don't understand human feelings. It's just that this matter must be done according to the rules. The rental fee is 50 cents, not a cent less. If you can't pay, don't even think about borrowing the bicycle."

Qin Huairu bit her lip, feeling extremely anxious. She really didn't want to delay Xiaodang's wedding because of this fifty cents. She thought for a moment and said, "Uncle, how about this? I'll borrow your bicycle first, and I'll pay you when I come back. Is that okay?"

The third uncle still shook his head, "No, I have to pay you first. I don't want to take this risk. What if you don't come back? Where can I go to ask you for money?"

Qin Huairu sighed helplessly and stood there not knowing what to do. She looked at the third uncle and then at the bicycle, feeling disappointed. She knew that the third uncle would not change his mind, but she was unwilling to give up.

After a while, she gritted her teeth and said, "Uncle, I'll go borrow someone else's bicycle first. If I can't borrow one, I'll come to you." After saying that, Qin Huairu turned around and left Uncle's house with a feeling of disappointment and anxiety.

She asked around in the yard to see if anyone was willing to lend her a bicycle. She went to Mrs. Li's house first. When Mrs. Li heard that she wanted to borrow a bicycle, she waved her hand and said, "Qin Huairu, it's not that I don't want to lend it to you. I need it myself. Besides, my bicycle doesn't work very well. If something happens to you on the road, I can't bear the responsibility."

Qin Huairu went to Brother Wang's house again, but Brother Wang also said that his bicycle was broken and was being repaired, so he couldn't lend it to her. She asked several other people in succession, but couldn't borrow a bicycle.

Qin Huairu became more and more anxious, and she didn't know what to do. She paced back and forth in the yard, thinking about whether there were other ways. At this time, she suddenly thought of Xu Damao's family. Although she didn't have a good relationship with Xu Damao's family, at this time, she could only try.

She came to Xu Damao's house and knocked on the door. Xu Damao opened the door and saw Qin Huairu, with a hint of impatience on his face. "Qin Huairu, what are you doing here?"

Qin Huairu smiled awkwardly and said, "Xu Damao, I want to borrow your bicycle. I need to go back to Jiajiazhuang to inform Xiaodang's relatives to attend the wedding. Do you think it would be convenient for me?"

Xu Damao sneered when he heard this, "Qin Huairu, you wish for that. I won't lend you my bicycle. You and Jia Zhang are always calculating against others, I won't be fooled by you."

Qin Huairu felt bitter in her heart. She knew Xu Damao had a lot of complaints about their family. But she still didn't want to give up and continued, "Xu Damao, I know that our family has done some things wrong in the past, but this time it's really an emergency. Just help me. When I have the chance in the future, I will definitely repay you."

But Xu Damao didn't listen at all. "Stop saying nice things here. I won't lend it to you. Just leave now." After saying that, Xu Damao slammed the door shut.

Qin Huairu stood at the door, her heart filled with despair.

She didn't know what to do. She thought about walking back to Jiajiazhuang, but the journey was too long and she didn't have enough time. She thought about taking the bus, but the bus was not convenient either, and she didn't know if there was a bus that went directly to Jiajiazhuang.

Just when she was at a loss, she suddenly saw Old Zhang in the yard pushing a broken bicycle towards her.

She was delighted and ran over to ask, "Old Zhang, can you lend me your bicycle? I need to go back to Jiajiazhuang to inform Xiaodang's relatives to attend the wedding."

Old Zhang looked at Qin Huairu, then at his own bicycle, hesitated for a moment and said, "Qin Huairu, my bicycle is very old and not very easy to ride. If you don't mind, I'll lend it to you. But you have to be careful and don't break it." Qin Huairu was overjoyed when she heard this, and quickly said, "Old Zhang, thank you so much. I will be careful. I will return the bicycle to you when I come back."

Qin Huairu rode her bicycle out of the courtyard, remembering what Xu Damao and the Third Uncle had done today.

One day, she would make them pay the price.

Qin Huairu rode the old bicycle and bumped back to Jiajiazhuang. She ignored her tiredness and asked around to find Xiaodang's uncle Jia Shan.

Jia Shan was sitting in his yard smoking a pipe, and when he saw Qin Huairu rushing over, a trace of doubt appeared on his face. Qin Huairu hurriedly stepped forward and said with a smile on her face: "Uncle, Xiaodang is getting married, and I came here specially to invite you to the wedding banquet."

Jia Shan narrowed his eyes slightly, looked Qin Huairu up and down, and instantly understood her intention. He sneered and said, "Qin Huairu, don't think I don't know what you are up to. Don't you just want to ask me for a gift? Humph, I'm not that easy to fool. Your family, starting from your mother-in-law Jia Zhang, has no good people."

When Qin Huairu heard this, the smile on her face froze, and she hurriedly explained: "Uncle, you misunderstood. I really just wanted to invite you to attend Xiaodang's wedding and witness her happy moment."

Jia Shan didn't listen to her explanation at all. He stood up suddenly, pointed at Qin Huairu and scolded her, "Stop pretending. When your family was doing well in the city, did you ever think of us poor relatives?

Now you come to us when you have something to do, and you want a gift money. You and Jia Zhang are vampires who only know how to take, not how to give. I tell you, I will not be fooled by you, and I will not attend any wedding banquet. "

Qin Huairu's face flushed with resentment. She tried to hold back her tears and continued, "Uncle, I know our family may have done some things wrong in the past, but Xiaodang's wedding is really important this time. Please go to the wedding for Xiaodang's sake. Xiaodang is your niece after all."

Jia Shan was not moved at all. He glared at Qin Huairu and said, "I won't go. You guys figure it out. Don't come to me again in the future." After that, Jia Shan turned around and walked into the house, closing the door with a bang.

Standing outside the gate, Qin Huairu finally realized her mistake.

Jia Shan is a well-known stingy person in Jiajiazhuang.

Once, Jia Shan accidentally fell and injured his leg. Everyone advised him to see a doctor, but he was reluctant to spend money. He found some herbs at home and applied them, but the wound became more and more serious. Finally, he had no choice but to see a doctor, spent more money, and finally broke his leg.

How could I be willing to give the gift money to such a person?

Qin Huairu thought of someone, that was Xiaodang’s second uncle Jia Niu.

  When Jia Zhang heard that Jia Niu was still a life-saving straw, she immediately took action.

Qin Huairu thought of Xiaodang's second uncle Jia Niu, and a glimmer of hope ignited in her heart. She decided to go back to the city first, tell Jia Zhangshi the news, and let Jia Zhangshi try to persuade Jia Niu.

Jia Zhang came to the commune and after some inquiries, she finally met Jia Niu. She looked at Jia Niu sitting at his desk, looking down at the account book, feeling nervous and expectant. Jia Zhang smiled and quickly approached him, saying in a flattering voice, "Second brother, you are really a busy man. It took me a lot of effort to find you. Look at you, being an accountant in this commune, you have a promising future."

Jia Niu frowned slightly, raised his head and looked at Jia Zhang, with a hint of doubt and impatience in his eyes. "Sister-in-law, why are you here? What's the matter?"

Jia Zhang said quickly, "Second brother, Xiaodang is getting married. This is a big happy event for our Jia family. You must go to the wedding. Just think about it, Xiaodang is such a well-behaved and sensible child. She has been loved since she was a child. She will only have one wedding in her life. It would be terrible if it was deserted. You are a prestigious person in our Jia family. If you go, the wedding will be decent. Our Jia family will also have face in the village, right?"

Jia Niu was silent for a while, then said, "Sister-in-law, I'm a public accountant and I'm very busy at work. I may not have time to attend the wedding."

When Jia Zhang heard this, she immediately became anxious and held onto Jia Niu's arms tightly. "Second brother, you can't not go. Xiao Dang is our Jia family's child, how can you not attend her wedding? Besides, if you don't go, then Jia Shan will definitely not go either, and the wedding will be deserted. Just think of it as pity for the eldest sister-in-law and help her. The eldest sister-in-law knows that you are capable and you are well-known in the commune. If you go and say something, it will have a different weight."

Jia Niu looked at Jia Zhang helplessly and tried to break free from her hand. "Sister-in-law, it's not that I don't want to go, I'm just too busy with work. And, as you know, the relationship between our family and Jia Shan has always been bad. Even if I go, he may not go."

Jia Zhang gritted her teeth and said, "Second brother, just do your sister-in-law a favor. Go talk to Jia Shan and ask him to come to the wedding. As long as he comes, your sister-in-law will definitely remember your kindness in the future. You have such prestige in the Jia family, Jia Shan will definitely listen to you.

If you can persuade Jia Shan to come, then Xiaodang's wedding will be lively, and our Jia family will also be glorious. I, the eldest sister-in-law, can also hold my head up high in the village."

Jia Niu looked at Jia Zhang's expectant face, but his expression gradually turned cold. He frowned slightly and said, "Sister-in-law, when I was seriously ill, I urgently needed money to save my life, but what about you? You didn't lend a hand. Now you come to ask me to attend Xiao Dang's wedding, do you think I will agree?"

When Jia Zhang heard this, the smile on her face froze instantly and she felt panic in her heart.

But she quickly reacted and hurriedly explained, "Second brother, what happened back then was not what you think. Life was not easy for our family at that time. Your eldest brother passed away early, and I was the only one supporting the family. I really had no choice."

Jia Niu snorted coldly, "Sister-in-law, stop making excuses. You were able to help me at that time, but you chose to stand by and watch. Now that you think of me when something happens, it's too late."