Life in siheyuan era

As arranged by Shen Lanbo, Fang Nan stayed with Shen Lanyin, but little did he know that Shen Lanyin was constantly observing Qin Huairu.

She had her own selfish motives, not caring that Qin Huairu was a widow, nor that this widow had a mother-in-law and three children, and that Zhou Zhining wasn't her own brother.

What she cared about was whether Qin Huairu was diligent, capable, and filial.

Through Zhou Zhiyuan's description, Shen Lanyin knew that he had no objections to Qin Huairu in these aspects, but had many objections to other aspects.

Zhou Zhiyuan couldn't accept it because Zhou Zhining was his own biological brother.

But Shen Lanyin had no objections, and even thought it was a good thing.

With Qin Huairu's circumstances, marrying Zhou Zhining would only make her wholeheartedly serve her parents-in-law and husband; she and Zhou Zhiyuan only needed to solve the economic problems.

Shen Lanyin thought long-term, and she began considering marriage as soon as the two of them established a romantic relationship.

Zhou Zhiyuan was burdened with a special mission, and he was very busy.

And she was determined to become a cardiovascular expert, her studies couldn't be interrupted, her skills needed to be strengthened, and her daily life was also very busy.

Thus, a problem arose: Zhou Zhiyuan was a filial son, and when he was busy, he would entrust the task of being filial to his parents to her.

But she also didn't have time and didn't like doing housework, but she would never say anything against it; a smart woman wouldn't say such stupid things to the man she loved, like, "I only want to live in a world of two with you, regardless of anyone else."

Such stupid words would make Zhou Zhiyuan cover his forehead and ponder, "Is it appropriate to marry Shen Lanyin as my wife?"

Thinking of this possibility, Shen Lanyin would definitely not let him have this idea.

A woman who makes a man make such a choice is very foolish. How much loyalty does a man who can abandon the old mother who gave birth to him and raised him have for a woman?

And Zhou Zhiyuan's filial piety was definitely an advantage for Shen Lanyin.

But she had to come up with a win-win solution, and there was a way to consider it: helping Zhou Zhining choose a virtuous wife and good mother.

This virtuous wife and good mother could take on all the housework for her future parents-in-law; she would rather spend money.

Therefore, she favored Qin Huairu, and even if Liu Junling didn't have a partner, she wouldn't introduce her to Zhou Zhining; Liu Junling wasn't much more diligent than herself.

Zhou Zhiyuan overlooked this point, so she had to strictly control this aspect.

With a clear plan, Shen Lanyin had to support Zhou Zhiyuan's money-making behavior. Fang Nan's father, Fang Muxian, was a great leader who could take the lead in buying a painting by Zhou Zhining and then promote him a little, earning a few more brush fees so that Zhou Zhining could support Qin Huairu's family.

She walked into the Zhou family with this idea, and after gaining Lin Shurong's approval, she had to implement the second thing.

Now she had an opportunity. Lin Shurong was carrying a bowl of braised pork to send to Grandma Deaf, and Qin Huairu was also carrying a bowl of meat, following Lin Shurong to the backyard to send meat to the Second Uncle's family.

While Zhou Zhining and Zhou Zhiyuan were carrying two bowls of braised pork to the front yard, seizing this opportunity, Shen Lanyin pulled Xiaodang into the yard to talk: "I've heard Zhiyuan mention you, he likes you very much..." While speaking, Shen Lanyin carefully observed the fingernails of Xiaodang and Huaihua.

Qin Huairu could wash the three children's faces clean and change them into clean clothes, but only fingernails without a trace of dirt could prove that Qin Huairu was indeed clean.

Confirming this point, Shen Lanyin used Zhou Zhiyuan's name to get closer to Xiaodang, and then said softly: "Zhiyuan said that your mother often washes his clothes for him, and he feels very sorry, so he asked Auntie to wash his clothes for him in the future."

Xiaodang immediately replied: "My mother washes our clothes every day, she's used to it."

"Your mother is very diligent."

"My mother is not only diligent, but she can also cook and make clothes. Our clothes are all made by my mother."

Xiaodang was very proud, but unknowingly revealed information.

Xiaodang had no doubts about this Auntie Shen's intentions, and Shen Lanyin's performance also made everyone nod.

Shen Lanbo smiled and said: "What Zhiyuan said is to prevent problems before they occur. He sent my dad a painting and me another painting. He really can't send any more paintings, that's his brother's work, not his."

Hearing his explanation, Fang Nan reacted and said dissatisfiedly: "Is it just that I'm missing a painting?"

Shen Lanbo said softly: "If I give you one, will Zhang Yong's girlfriend also want one? If you give it to other people in the future, will you give it to everyone? So, it stops with you, and no one can say anything?"

Shen Lanbo's words had a deeper meaning, and Fang Nan immediately understood. She glared at him and said softly: "I don't have money."

"I brought money, three hundred yuan to buy a painting. Don't be stingy, if you spend three hundred yuan to buy a painting, it's Zhiyuan who will feel bad."

Shen Lanbo's words made Fang Nan surprised and asked softly: "Why would he feel bad?"

"Don't forget, we're getting married soon. By then, this kid will not only obediently send the money back, but he'll also have to break the original gift plan, and the congratulatory money must be doubled."

These words reminded Fang Nan. Seeing Zhou Zhining walk in, she immediately said: "Brother Zhou, I like that 'Auspicious Dragon and Phoenix' painting, I'll buy it for three hundred yuan."

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Yong immediately regretted not acting sooner. He wanted to ask Guo Yanhong for a painting, but Fang Nan's attitude made it impossible for him to open his mouth. So, he turned to look at Guo Yanhong and heard her whisper: "So expensive?"

Guo Yanhong was certainly surprised. Her monthly salary was only twenty-one yuan, and the price of this painting was more than her annual salary.

Zhang Yong could only say softly: "Real artists' calligraphy and paintings are expensive."

The two of them stood aside and whispered, while Zhou Zhining was slightly stunned and turned to look at Zhou Zhiyuan, who was walking in, and heard him say: "These calligraphy and paintings are only for Sister Fang Nan to admire, they can't be sold."

He refused, but Fang Nan insisted, "I like this painting, and I'm taking it away today."

"Sister Fang Nan, let's talk about it after it's framed."

"No need to frame it, I must take it away tonight."

Fang Nan's attitude was still so firm, and she turned to Shen Lanbo and said: "Give Zhiyuan three hundred yuan."

Shen Lanbo immediately took out the money and handed it over. Seeing this stack of money, Zhou Zhiyuan hurriedly said: "Good brother, I'll give it to you."

Zhou Zhiyuan suddenly made a one hundred and eighty degree turn, and Shen Lanbo's attitude was also firm, "No, this is Zhi Ning's hard work, how can Fang Nan take it for nothing? Take the money, and take the painting."

As Shen Lanbo spoke, he stuffed the stack of money into Zhou Zhiyuan's pocket.

Zhou Zhiyuan said with a wry smile: "Two hundred for the brother's price, one hundred for the future sister-in-law's price, I'll just take one hundred."

"No, the brother comes first, then the sister-in-law. The sister-in-law must give one hundred more when she gives money."

Shen Lanbo's attitude made Zhang Yong react and hurriedly said: "The future sister-in-law's price is three hundred. I didn't bring money today, so I'll owe it first, three hundred yuan to buy a painting for Yanhong."

Zhang Yong's attitude made Guo Yanhong unclear, while Zhou Zhining angrily said: "No credit, I'll give you one minute."

Seeing his attitude, Zhang Yong shouted: "We're both brothers, you can't be biased."

Zhou Zhiyuan angrily said: "I'm not biased with my brothers, I'm biased with money. I gave you a chance, I'll give you another minute, if you can't take it out, there will be no preferential policies in the future."

He had to make it clear that in the future, there would be many friends, and there would always be a few who were close. If they all played this trick with him, he would lose a lot.

Their remarks made Zhou Zhining understand, while Guo Yanhong didn't understand. Shen Lanyin, who had just walked into the room, smiled lightly and said cheerfully: "The sister-in-law who just entered the door has to give the younger sister a red envelope, that's the Shen family's rule."

Hearing this, Zhou Zhiyuan's eyes lit up immediately and hurriedly said: "Does the groom also have to give the brothers a red envelope?"

Shen Lanbo replied happily: "No."

Fang Nan suddenly thought of something and quickly reminded Shen Lanbo, "It seems that we are going to suffer a loss."

Shen Lanbo immediately reacted, reached out to Zhou Zhiyuan and said: "You said the future sister-in-law's price is one hundred, give me back two hundred."

Zhou Zhiyuan also reacted at this time, reached out and covered his pocket and replied happily: "That was the price just now, it was corrected by you, so calculate according to the corrected price, three hundred, not a penny less."

Seeing that they had suddenly reversed again, Guo Yanhong was completely confused, not knowing what they were playing at?

Zhang Yong was calculating one thing, "Is it appropriate for me to get married before Zhiyuan, or after him?"

This question was not easy to calculate. The question was, who would not be able to hold on first? Zhang Yong had no confidence in this point. He couldn't compare with Zhou Zhiyuan in terms of hard work. It was like one was in the sky and the other on the ground.

Zhang Yong was calculating his own little things, while Shen Lanyin was calculating Shen Lanbo and Fang Nan. It was useless for them to react, Shen Lanyin was the younger sister, and she had a congenital advantage, and she could openly take and plunder from them.