Era: Life's Big Winner

Chapter 7: The House is Empty but Not Given Away
Qin Jingru is living a good life now.

A few years ago, after she married and moved to the city from the countryside, she found a way to work in a coal briquette factory.

Some units underwent restructuring this year, and some employees of the coal briquette factory were transferred to the energy company.

Qin Jingru suddenly found a job in a public institution. It can be said that she was lucky.

Because of this, she has been showing off wherever she goes recently and dressing quite fashionably.

"How did you know Jia Huaihua?" Liu Hongchang got out of the car and asked He Wenhui.

He Wenhui was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said:
"You know him too? Huaihua and I were in the same grade in high school, but we haven't seen each other since graduation."

"She lives in the Red Star Courtyard next door, and the one at the back is her aunt." Liu Hongchang said with a smile.

He Wenhui suddenly realized, trotted over, held hands with Jia Huaihua, and said excitedly: "Huaihua, you are more beautiful!"

"Wow! Wenhui, I should be the one saying this to you." Jia Huaihua looked at her with shining eyes.

"Look at your face, it's smooth, soft, white and rosy, and it feels like water will come out if you pinch it lightly."

While the two were reminiscing about the past, Qin Jingru walked over to Liu Hongchang and asked with a smile, "Liu Hongchang, is that your new wife?"

In order to marry He Wenhui, Liu Hongchang became a son-in-law and everyone in Nanluoguxiang knew about it.

"You're asking even though you already know the answer!" Liu Hongchang nodded and smiled, "You're not at work today?"

Qin Jingru nodded, tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, and said with a smile on her face:

"Isn't my husband Xu Damao a projectionist? Now he's been demoted to a ticket collector. I took Huaihua over to take a look."

"You are really something. I think Xu Damao will be mad to death." Liu Hongchang couldn't help laughing.

"You now have a career position, but he has been demoted. Everyone has their own joys and sorrows, and couples are no exception."

Qin Jingru covered her mouth and chuckled, saying, "I just went to irritate him. Who told him to act so arrogant before?"

After a pause, he looked at He Wenhui curiously and estimated, "Your wife looks about the same age as Sophora japonica, right?"

"It should be a few months older." Liu Hongchang thought for a moment and replied.

Qin Jingru clicked her tongue twice and said, "You are so lucky. Your wife is so beautiful. No wonder you are willing to marry into the family."

"Can you talk? I'm just moving out temporarily. It's not like I won't move back." Liu Hongchang said a little unhappily.

Qin Jingru was surprised and asked, "Is it true? Your eldest brother has spread the news in the alley, saying that he has completely cut off ties with you."

"Him? As long as my mother still recognizes me, it's useless even if he says so." Liu Hongchang said disapprovingly.

Qin Jingru thought about it and nodded, "That's true. You are the youngest son in the family. Aunt Wang will definitely not disown you."

……

Wang Cuilan came out of the kitchen and looked at the door eagerly.

Since she got up in the morning, she came to look countless times, but she never saw her youngest son. She felt a little resentful towards He Wenhui.

It would be fine if He Wenhui doesn't come today, but if she does, don't blame her as her mother-in-law for being unhappy.

When the couple came, she didn't care whether her son called her mom or not.

If He Wenhui forgets to call, or calls too late, the sound won't sound smooth or sweet...

She would not get angry and embarrass her son, but when facing He Wenhui, there would definitely not be even a trace of a smile on her face.

The gate of the courtyard.

He Wenhui took a look inside, hesitated, and did not dare to enter the yard. She said nervously: "Hong Chang, I'm a little scared."

The last time he came, Liu Yunchang pointed at her face and scolded her, saying bluntly that he didn't like his sister-in-law.

Thinking about it now, He Wenhui still feels scared.

"What are you afraid of? Don't be afraid, I'm here." Liu Hongchang patted her shoulder and comforted her.

He Wenhui pursed her lips and had to follow him into the yard. "Mom, mom, I brought Wenhui back." Liu Hongchang was thick-skinned and called her even though she was not his biological mother.

There was no other way. Since he had assumed Liu Hongchang's identity, he could only shamelessly do what he was supposed to do.

He was quite content. After traveling through time, the system rewarded him with a special physique, a portable space, and master-level cooking skills.

After replacing Liu Hongchang's identity, he had a ready-made wife, a ready-made house and a job, which was simply too good to be true.

"Hong Chang is back?" Wang Cuilan, who was standing in the yard, looked delighted.

But after seeing He Wenhui, her smile instantly faded and she said unhappily, "You still remember to come back?"

"What are you talking about? This is my home, why wouldn't I know to come back?" Liu Hongchang said with a smile.

After all, he was her own son, and there was no deep hatred between them. Seeing his playful smile, Wang Cuilan's heart softened instantly, and she said lightly:
"Come in and sit down. You are a guest now. I am sorry for treating you so poorly!"

At this time, He Wenhui stepped forward tremblingly, with a dry smile on her face, and said, "Mom, Hong Chang and I are back to see you."

Wang Cuilan rolled her eyes at her and ignored her. She dragged Liu Hongchang into the living room and complained:

"Do you really think this is your mother's home? You came back and bought me gifts. Hong Chang, are you trying to piss me off to death?"

A mother worries about her children and grandchildren even when they are thousands of miles away. Even if she is dissatisfied with He Wenhui, she can endure it for the sake of her son.

But her son was estranged from her, and she couldn't bear it no matter what.

Liu Hongchang put the gift down and said with a smile: "Don't be impatient, I'm back now. Is your brother at work?"

"Well, everyone went to work. If I had known you were going to come back, I should have taken a day off." Wang Cuilan said with a sigh.

After a pause, she hesitated and said, "Your eldest brother said this morning that your room is big and the couple wants to move in."

"That won't work. The house was left to me by my father. He mentioned it again and again before he died." Liu Hongchang shook his head.

"Besides, once they move in, what will I get? Mom, you have to stand on my side on this matter."

In the original drama, the couple moved in directly while Liu Hongchang was away, and they quarreled a lot about this later.

Knowing this, Liu Hongchang brought He Wenhui here in a hurry today.

Wang Cuilan was a little embarrassed and said, "But this house is empty anyway, and your eldest brother's room is indeed a little small."

"They've lived here for so many years and they don't think it's too small. Now that I've just moved out, they're immediately thinking about it?" Liu Hongchang raised his eyebrows.

"Let me make it clear that I can't let them live in this house, even if it's just sitting there collecting dust. I might move back someday."

Wang Cuilan's face lit up with joy, and she asked, "Really?"

"Is it real or cooked?" Liu Hongchang chuckled, "If it's fast, we can move back in a few months."

"The room here is big, the conditions are good, and it's convenient for traveling. When Wenhui gets pregnant, I have to go to work. Can you help take care of her?"

This was not just a polite remark, he really thought so. The conditions in the He family's slum were indeed much worse.

If He Wenhui got pregnant, Liu Hongchang would not feel comfortable living with He Wenyuan and He Wentao because of their impetuous personalities.

At the same time, he didn't intend to let He Wenhui's family continue to suck blood, so he had to find a way to get He Wenhui out first.

After dividing He Wenhui and the other members of the He family into two and then controlling their financial resources, it would be easy to make them obey.

How to do it specifically will depend on circumstances, but it is certain that we will cut the Gordian knot, so the sooner we get this arranged the better.

He Wenhui on the side opened her mouth, but when she heard that she was going to be pregnant, her pretty face turned red, and she lowered her brows and eyes, feeling extremely embarrassed.

At the same time, she was very conflicted and wanted to ask Liu Hongchang, if she really moved here, what would happen to her mother and younger brothers and sisters?
Wang Cuilan turned to look at He Wenhui. She had a big butt and a round waist, and looked well-behaved. She was definitely a childbearing girl.

There are old and young people in the family to burden, and his son has to suffer with him.

However, if she could help the Liu family to expand, Wang Cuilan would be able to let go of some of her resentment.

(End of this chapter)