Restarting life in Siheyuan

Chapter 238 Shichahai Ice Rink
Silly Zhu talked excitedly for a while. When he saw the old lady sitting with her eyes closed, motionless, he couldn't help but stand up and went to take a breath, but the old lady opened her hand.

"What's the matter? I'm afraid I'm out of breath."

Silly Zhu said with a smile, like a little kid who was caught red-handed by his parents while stealing money at home.

"No way, I'm afraid you'll fall asleep. It's such a cold day and it won't be good if you catch the cold. How about I help you get on the kang to rest."

The old lady glanced at Silly Zhu, looking regretful and worried that iron could not become steel.

"You can still laugh. Your reputation has been ruined by Jia and Zhang's troubles. Now everyone knows that you are having an affair with a young widow. How will you find a wife in the future?"

Silly Zhu scratched his head, a little confused.

"Ancestor, hasn't this been made clear? There is nothing wrong with you, why is your reputation ruined?"

"You said, why don't you give me meat if you have nothing to do? Why don't others give it to you? How many people are thinking about this matter? You think it's over, but you have a murmur in your heart. Whatever you do in the future, people will think about it. It will take a long time. Yes, no, no."

"I have grown so big for nothing, and I have no care at all. As I told you last time, this little widow is not a good person. From now on, please stay away from her."

Silly Zhu couldn't understand that Sister Qin was so kind to others. Over the past six months, everyone should have seen more clearly that she was the only one who worked hard to maintain the Jia family. What a good woman, why did the old lady let herself leave just like Zhu Xuefeng? She stays away.

"You, you, when Zhang Cuihua talked about you, did Qin Huairu stand up and defend you? No, what is this? I don't understand."

"This little widow is very thoughtful. Don't look at this fat woman making such a big fuss. It's quite embarrassing. Just watch it. When she comes back from the hospital, make sure there is nothing wrong between the two of them."

Silly Zhu felt that in front of the old lady, he was just a child and didn't understand anything. The old lady talked for a long time, but he didn't understand clearly and couldn't even understand what was going on.

Seeing his expression, the deaf old lady knew that what she said was in vain. This idiot was a bad person in terms of his personality and his mind.

I have no choice but to like this little Bang Chui. If I am overly minded and look down on him, I will be like that bad boy Xu Damao, who is full of bad intentions.

"I asked you to check the Lao Xiong family, have you checked it out?"

Silly Zhu then cheered up and asked him to find out clearly.

It turns out that the old Xiong family did not dare to let usury money go out in the city, and now they have come up with new tricks.

In the past few years, the old Xiong family has raised money from neighbors with interest rates that are higher than those of cooperatives. Of course, they have to make notes to pay the interest, and then go to the countryside to give it to the village. Now the village is in a difficult situation and has no funds to develop. In recent years There is always a drought. I want to pump water into the fields, but I can’t even afford a pump.

Nowadays, savings interest rates are high, and the interest rates of rural credit cooperatives are also not low. Moreover, the procedures are complicated, the cycle is long, and the time is fixed, there is no short-term, and it is not flexible enough.

There is no need for this in the village. Lao Xiong’s family has money in their hands, and the interest rate they offer is lower than the interest rate of credit unions. They can use agricultural products, various specialties, chickens, and eggs as deductions anytime and anywhere, and they can also lend short-term loans to individuals. It is very flexible and convenient.

The villages in the following districts have repaid a lot of loans, either as a collective loan for the village or as an individual loan. It is agreed that they will be repaid when there is a harvest at the end of the year. You can also use grain and agricultural products to offset it. In the past few years, it was just fine.

It is impossible to sell the village's specialties all the way to the city. The roads are not easy to walk and there are many inspections. This is the opportunity for Lao Xiong's family. After several generations of people living in the capital, there are still many ways to go. .

After collecting agricultural products and specialties, you go to the black market and pay for the price difference. If you charge low and sell high, the difference is far greater than the money. The black market is a huge profit. As long as you can get things, it is easy to make money.

I also made a lot of money in the past few years, but it was a hardship for the village. I had to work for Lao Xiong's family for a year, and the mortgage price of agricultural products and specialties for loan repayment was not decided by the village.

As a result, last year's harvest was all over again, and the village couldn't even pay back. The village accepted the debt, but couldn't pay it back, so they just gritted their teeth and said they wouldn't pay it back yet, saying that they would wait until next year's harvest is good.

At the end of the year, every household has to celebrate the New Year. At the end of the year, people are coming to ask for money. It is impossible for Lao Xiong's family to go to the village to force it. First, they can't beat it. There are many militiamen in every village, but they carry guns. Secondly, they really don’t have it. The village itself doesn’t even have enough to eat, so it’s impossible to starve to death and pay it back.

If you can't get money, just stop working. There is no profit, and you can't even get your capital back. This is a hornet's nest. Some people have said that if they don't pay, they will sue.

When Silly Zhu went there, there happened to be a few people blocking the door of Lao Xiong's house. After asking for a long time, no one said anything. Silly Zhu was also very clever. He didn't know anything about it when he asked, so he took people to have a drink and drank two bottles of Erguotou. , By coincidence, this guy really knows the tricks of the Lao Xiong family. Now it’s all clear. He who is still asking for money is not stupid, and he didn’t really stab him out, otherwise a co-defendant wouldn’t be able to escape.

This matter can be seen as dishonorable. After all, the Lao Xiong family has been registered in the bureau for lending loan sharks. If it is exposed to defraud the farmer brothers, it will not be a good thing. So they bully the farmer brothers and do not know how to let them go. of.

Now it's troublesome. The hole is not small now. It is said that it costs more than 800 yuan. It is basically Xiong Lin's fault. This is why Xiong Lin regrets it.

"Zhuzi, you should have seen this clearly. This thoughtful woman is trying to trick people, but she is trying to trick people to death. She has tricked the neighbors and farmers, and she wants to trick you. You, wipe it. Wipe your eyes."

"Then you asked me to find the daughter of the Lou family. According to you, I can't mess with this woman. I'll just live alone for the rest of my life."

Silly Zhu was a little unhappy after being told that. He squatted down, fiddled with the coal fire a few times, and simply refused to stand up.

"Silly boy, with the Xiong family's family tradition, the daughter must have been in elementary school, scheming, and taking advantage of others. Qin Huairu may not look like a country girl, but she can also pretend to be pitiful to win everyone's sympathy. .”

"That's all I don't know yet. This little woman is cunning and has many evil intentions. If you can't play with her, you should calm down as soon as possible."

"It would be great to find a silly daughter of a capitalist. This capitalist's daughter has good conditions and has been coaxed since she was a child. How can she be so arrogant? She is just right for you, who is so heartless."

Silly Zhu actually just had a little bit of caution, and now that the old lady had revealed it, he felt a little embarrassed.

"No way, old lady, I'll do as you said. I'll try it shamelessly. It won't work if people really look down on me."

After leaving the backyard, Shazhu was still thinking that Zhu Xuefeng had asked him a long time ago if he would have any thoughts when Jia Dongxu was gone. Did he really have these symptoms? Is it so obvious that the old lady can feel it without going out?
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The doctor confirmed that the baby was fine except for the thin spot and did not require special care. Qin Huairu and her daughter, who had been hospitalized for observation for several days, returned with the help of the first uncle and others.

Banggan and Xiaodang have been staying at the uncle's house for the past few days. Now that Qin Huairu is back, they will go home with them. Jia Zhang is lying on the kang quietly by herself. I don't know what happened to her for the past three days. I didn't go to the hospital for a visit. I just came to ask the uncle once, but there was no movement.

"Ms. Jia Zhang, Banggeng's mother is back. Why don't you get up and take a look? She has added another child to your old Jia family. You have to take care of her during this month."

The first uncle saw Mrs. Jia Zhang lying on the kang, pretending to be dead, and was a little angry. The daughter-in-law here was giving birth, and the mother-in-law was so virtuous, no matter what she said, she frowned and shouted, and Mrs. Jia Zhang seemed to have just heard the sound, With a cry, he quickly got up with a flattering look on his face.

"My dear daughter-in-law, you are finally back. Come on, have a good rest and leave the child to me. I'm almost regretting it these past few days."

"I am deceived by lard and deceived by others. Don't take it seriously. After all, I am also your mother. How can I have any bad intentions..."

He helped Qin Huairu onto the kang. The kang was cold and not burning, and he smiled apologetically.

"Wait a minute. I'll go find some firewood to light the kang. There's no firewood at home..."

While looking at the first master, the first master was tired of being stared at with triangular eyes. He knew that he was asking for firewood, but Qin Huairu was on the kang, so he couldn't do it without giving it, so he said impatiently.

"Banggen, go find your grandma and bring back some firewood and light the kang. Your sister has just been born. She is very weak, so she can't freeze."

Banggeng was leading Xiao Dangzai's little sister, he responded, turned around and ran away. "Grandma Banggeng, I don't need to say more about what's going on in your family now. It's just you two adults. If you can't work together, the Jia family will be broken up. You should understand this."

Mrs. Jia Zhang nodded as if pounding garlic.

"I understand, I understand. I was confused a few days ago and was tricked by this bastard Liu Haizhong. If I don't deal with him, he won't do it anymore. He won't do it anymore. They are all my grandchildren. I can't bear to let him go. I can’t bear to part with Dongxu’s good wife.”

Qin Huairu lay on the kang without making a sound. She hadn't eaten anything good in the past few months, and now her body had lost a lot of weight, resulting in insufficient milk. Where could she find some milk? She was really worried.

"His wife, I need to talk to you about this..."

The Jia family once again regained its calm. Some people were surprised, but many others were not surprised.

Silly Zhu was very surprised. Just like the old lady said, nothing happened. This Jia family is really a strange place. There was a lot of uproar and bloody blows in the past few days, but now everything is peaceful.

...

The days of review go by very quickly. Military training and labor classes take up too much time this semester. In fact, the courses have not stopped now. The professors are all rushing to make progress. Now we are reviewing while learning new knowledge. Everyone is under great pressure. Only Zhu Xuefeng kept running away.

I also visited Lin Na once and went back to the steel rolling mill several times. Then it took about two weeks to complete the exams for all the courses.

This is the holiday. Due to everyone's health reasons, the school has suspended all activities during this period, and there are no arrangements for the winter vacation. It is a bit of a recuperation.

Because he was a local aboriginal, he had to fulfill his responsibilities as a landlord, and it took several rounds before everyone was sent away.

The boss was on the same train as Fang Jiaming, so he was the last to leave.

"Brother Six, I have given you my home address. If you have time, come to the south and have a look. The winter in the capital is still too cold, but the winter in the south is more comfortable."

"Okay, we'll talk about it when we have time. There's not enough time for this. The train trip will take six days and six nights. I'd better take care of my body and bones."

"Haha, Brother Six, you just love to joke. Let's go. See you after the festival."

It was quite boring to lie alone in the dormitory. All the classmates had left, and only one cafeteria was open. The others were also closed. Xia Yuhong was also seeing off her classmates and would not be able to go home until tomorrow.

I rode my bike to Xia Yuhong's building early in the morning and made an appointment to go home together this morning.

Unexpectedly, three people from the English department were waiting in the activity room.

"What's going on? You guys made an appointment, it can't be such a coincidence."

"What nonsense? It's holiday now. It's still early. Come on, I'll take you to go skating. Haizi is frozen solid."

Zhu Xuefeng just wanted to make it easier and threw away everything in the room. Anyway, there was no one in the dormitory, and those who were celebrating the New Year were eager to go back.

"Where's your bag, that's all?"

I was a little surprised to see that all three of them only brought a small bag.

"The vacation isn't long. If there's anything you want to take home, it's gone. It's all here."

"I didn't even bring any books back to read. It's been more than 20 days."

"What are you talking about? I took it away last week."

"It seems that you have already planned it, just hide it from me, right?"

Xia Yuhong came over with a smile. There were not many students in the school at this time. Without much scruples, she got into the car and hugged her waist.

"Why do you keep saying that you are busy? The three of us agreed last time we went to pick up the car. Let's go."

I was a little curious about where Lin Na solved the gasoline problem. After thinking about it, without saying anything, her uncle was responsible for engine research. It was not easy and pleasant to get some gasoline. Don't ask, it would be embarrassing for others.

Lin Na was leading Xie Junjie in front, and Zhu Xuefeng was following behind. Something was wrong. This direction didn't look like heading to the Summer Palace.

"Hey, Lin Na, where are we going? The Summer Palace is to the west, this is the wrong direction."

Lin Na couldn't look back and said with a smile.

"Who said we were going to the Summer Palace? Xiaohong said that the ice rink in Shichahai is more fun. There are people playing ice hockey and ice ballet. Besides, after skating, you have to invite us to Dadi to eat Western food. That place is much closer ”

"I'll treat you to Western food. Is this what you guys agreed upon?"

He asked Xia Yuhong behind him in a low voice. He invited someone to dinner, but he didn't know.

"Yeah, who told you to abandon the three of us last time? This was decided long ago. Also, you and Sister Lin Na went to Dadi without even accompanying me. Tell me how to punish you."

What a headache. For Lin Na to say such nonsense, knowing the current situation of the two of them, isn't this causing trouble?

"Stop guessing. It was Xie Junjie who accidentally said it when you were racing. He wanted to hide it, but I just asked him a few questions and revealed the truth."

"Lin Na didn't tell you why I took her there."

"Of course I did, so I said, you won a big prize for inventing the motorcycle, so they let you treat me."

"Haha, you must be dumbfounded. Take someone to eat Western food while I'm away. I'll have to eat more in a while. I'll make you poor and have no money. Let's see how you take pictures of your mother-in-law."

"What nonsense are you talking about? Don't let anyone hear you. I'll shoot you if I want. Sit tight. They're speeding up..."

"Just know how to pat, pat, pat, be careful if the pat explodes and hurt yourself."

"Have a rest. Did you see who I photographed? The innocent person is innocent. I'll see how I deal with you later."

There is nothing wrong with Shichahai. It is close to home. The two of them have been there often. Indeed, there are often people playing ice hockey and ice ballet. There is a dance academy and an opera academy nearby. Beautiful girls Quite a few.

Therefore, the skating rink in Shichahai is quite famous in the city. Of course, there are only a lot of people. If it is too late, it will not be able to open it. This is considered the territory of the West City and borders the East City.

I saw several small scooters on the road. The body colors were different. It looked like they belonged to the postal service. They were painted green and had a postal bag-like pocket on the back seat.

(End of this chapter)