Restarting life in Siheyuan

Chapter 61 Living a Difficult Life
It was already dark, and most people's dinner would be over long ago. Although the door of Zhu's house was closed, the lights were on, and there was not only a burst of laughter, but also the aroma of vegetables that had begun to drift away early.

"Master, tell me why Lao Zhu's food is so delicious."

"Didn't you see that Silly Zhu cooked it? The cabbage cooked by others is better than ours. Don't be greedy. I'll try my luck when I get up early tomorrow to see if I can get some meat for you and your children to try."

"That's fine, but... let's forget it. I'm not greedy anymore. You should buy some suet or something with fat. I'll rely on some oil. It's delicious to stir-fry cabbage with the leftover oil residue."

"You guys are asking, why did Silly Zhu get involved with Lao Zhu's family? Didn't Silly Zhu always help the Jia family?"

"Everyone has the same lack of love from their father and mother. How normal it is to put this together."

"I'm talking about his wife, why did this stupid Zhu go to Zhu Xuefeng's house to drink, and it was so lively? What do you think they eat, how delicious it is, or..."

"Mom, don't think about it. This is totally unreasonable. You still let me lick my face and let the whole hospital see the joke... If you really want to eat, you can go alone."

Mrs. Jia Zhang looked at Qin Huairu. Qin Huairu was working on a sewing machine and mending Banggeng's pants. Today Banggeng played outside in the afternoon and got into another fight on the way home. Children from other yards called his father a reform-through-labor prisoner...

Banggeng talks less and less about going home now. There is almost no one to play with him in the yard, and the time to go home is getting later and later.

What a life it is to live like this. Since the verdict, Jia Dongxu's grain and oil have also been frozen, and the rice vat at home is about to bottom out. The uncle secretly gave him this little bit of dirt.

I have to be shameless and ask for some from house to house tomorrow. I really can’t bear it anymore. I can’t even poop with this awesome guy.

And Silly Zhu, why did he get involved with Zhu Xuefeng? This lunch box cannot be lost anymore. We will have to rely on this to save our lives in the next few days. We have to look for Silly Zhu tomorrow.

Seeing that Qin Huairu ignored her, Jia Zhang had nothing to do. Without the support of her son, her daughter-in-law was becoming more and more outrageous, and she ignored everything she said...

He turned around and lay down, only cursing softly in his mouth.

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Everyone chatted happily for a long time, and finally Zhu Xuefeng supported Silly Zhu and sent him back to the middle courtyard.Silly Zhu was drunk and kept saying that he would teach Zhu Xuefeng how to cook when he had time in the future.

He Yuyu also knew that he would not be able to return to school tonight. He had to take care of his brother, so he could only get up early to go to school tomorrow.

"Xue Song, please help me, please put away the table. Don't forget to sprinkle some sticks on the fish tank before going to bed. Don't let anyone see it. I'm a little dizzy. I'll leave it to you, little sister."

Zhu Xuefeng didn't drink less. He went home and lay down, forgetting to reward his younger brothers and sisters with new clothes.

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"Dad, I have to pay twenty every month. The money I have is really not enough. Can I pay less?"

Yan Jiecheng is very worried recently. He works only a short time and his income is also low. The monthly supplement is only 20 yuan. His family asked him to pay 5 yuan a month for three years. This is because he spent a lot of money to enter the steel rolling mill and had to pay it on his own. return.

"Then how much do you think you should pay? You are not allowed to eat at home. We are not allowed to save money for you to marry a wife. Your younger brothers and sisters are not allowed to go to school. In the future, they will also have to work and start a family. They are not allowed to use money for these. I only rely on you and me. Can it be done?"

Originally, the pocket money of fifty cents a month was already quite a lot. I ate at home and bought some food occasionally, so there was basically no expenses and no problems. I didn’t smoke or drink.

But now I go out with Huang Xiaojuan almost every week. At least I have to buy some melon seeds or something, watch a movie occasionally, and from time to time I have to buy a gadget for my future wife. This money cannot be solved by fifty cents. Fortunately, Huang Xiaojuan can also I don't care, but the old man doesn't have any money in his pocket, so he doesn't have a strong back. "Is it okay to pay eighteen yuan? Leave me two yuan every month. I don't have any money in my pocket when I go out. Huang Xiaojuan finally came here and I can't even take her out. Mom, do you think this is right?"

Yan Jiecheng looked at the third aunt for help. The only one who could make the third uncle relent was the third aunt.

The third aunt looked at the pitiful appearance of her eldest son, and then thought about Huang Xiaojuan's well-behaved and sensible attitude, and looked at the third uncle.

"As the head of the family, you have to think about this matter. I think this wife is fine, so don't be a slut. Otherwise, you should think about it again."

The third uncle raised his head and glared at the third aunt. He was very dissatisfied with his wife's performance today. His wife had lost her position.

"It's not impossible. You will pay two yuan less every month in the future. It was originally supposed to be paid off in three years, but now it will be four years."

Hearing that another year was added, the hard days became longer again. Yan Jiecheng was quite reluctant. He lost two yuan a month, 24 yuan a year, and only 72 yuan less in three years. Why should he add another year? It was obviously four yuan. One month is enough.

"Boss, you've really wasted your time reading this book. You didn't eat or drink at home for an extra year. Are you making up for the previous one? You spend 12 yuan on eating and drinking at home a month. Didn't you just make up 72 yuan in a year?"

The third uncle's words were impeccable and there was nothing wrong with him. Yan Jiecheng's face changed several times, but he still gave in. Three years gritted his teeth and passed. Four years sounded like a long time. If he didn't change, he would have been here before.

Then he looked at his three younger brothers and sisters who were all looking at him. He felt like he was being watched by a little wolf cub. He wiped his face, shook off this illusion, and turned around and went out.

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"Daughter-in-law of the Zhou family, thank you. It's a lot. I know it's not easy for everyone. I've caused trouble to you. If you really can't get through it, I really don't want to..."

Qin Huairu was asking for help from door to door in the backyard. Qin Huairu was usually very kind to others and would take the initiative to help when something happened. He often chatted with his aunt and daughter-in-law by the laundry pool, and they had a more or less friendship.

Besides, everyone knew that their family was in a difficult situation, so someone still lent them some food. It was not easy for each family. They collected about ten families in the backyard and middle courtyard, and only about thirty kilograms of sticks and ballast. It weighed three or two kilograms, and the second uncle’s family only gave five kilograms, which was the most.

There is no need to go to Sha Zhu and the first man’s house. They don’t want to go in the front yard. There are few people who can talk to each other. Besides, the third man’s family is definitely not rich. Zhu Xuefeng’s family should not join in the fun. Uncle Zou probably won’t give it to the front yard. not going.

There are no favors or contacts in the outer courtyard of the reverse seat house, and it is probably difficult to get one. I am hesitating whether I should give it a try.

Xu Damao came back again. This time, he looked a little gray, and there was something wrong with his face. There were also mud marks on his clothes, as if he had been beaten. He didn't take the initiative to say hello to anyone. Even the third uncle's greeting was hesitant. Then he hurriedly pushed the cart into the backyard.

Seeing that Xu Damao was back, Qin Huairu had an idea. This bad guy who put his family in a desperate situation had to come up with something. Thinking about the smile on his face and the secret look in his eyes, Qin Huairu went home and put down the food, then went again. the backyard.

After a long while, Qin Huairu lowered her head and returned to the courtyard to straighten her hair. Xu Damao admitted that he had just suffered a disaster and finally got three yuan, five kilograms of grain and half a kilogram of gas stamps. He would pay it back next month. must go.

Qin Huairu felt extremely sad. Thinking of Banggan, Xiaodang, and her own belly, she had better survive until her man came out. She could bear the rest.

Zhu Xuefeng didn't see it. Zhu Xuefeng was at the sports school right now, sparring with a young boy. They were having a fierce fight. The two of them were going back and forth, and they were inseparable.

Zhu Xuefeng reads and reviews every day, and occasionally learns to cook a few dishes from Sha Zhu, but good things cannot be made frequently, and home-cooked dishes are not very new to Zhu Xuefeng, so he stopped after learning a few times.

Except for Xia Yuhong who came to visit from time to time, life was a bit boring. Today I wandered to the sports school to see Gao Bo, so I could practice with Gao Bo's senior brother.

(End of this chapter)