Life in siheyuan era

Qin Huai Ru happily sat on the rear rack of the bicycle, her heart filled with longing for such a scene.

Zhou Zhinning would ride the bicycle, and she would sit on the rear rack, the two of them traversing the streets and alleys of the capital, continuing like this for a lifetime.

She used her right hand to tug at Zhou Zhinning's collar, but she wanted even more to embrace Zhou Zhinning's waist, pressing her face against his back.

But she didn't dare, worried about displeasing Zhou Zhinning, and also worried about running into acquaintances.

At this moment, a bicycle caught up, and she knew she had done the right thing. Zhou Zhiyuan was actually riding He Yushui's bicycle, while He Yushui sat on the rear rack, occasionally emitting bursts of laughter.

The two bicycles rode side by side. Qin Huai Ru greeted Zhou Zhiyuan and asked in surprise, "Yushui, what's so funny?"

"Pfft..." He Yushui laughed again, then covered her mouth and waved her hand, replying, "Just remembered a funny thing."

It turned out that Zhou Zhiyuan, who always had a clever plan, came up with a brilliant strategy: to hug Teacher Luo's leg and cry loudly. He Yushui knew that Zhou Zhiyuan's plan was indeed powerful.

He Yushui's mind constantly replayed the scene of Zhou Zhiyuan lying on the ground, hugging Teacher Luo's leg, with tears streaming down his face, "Teacher, I won't get up if you don't agree."

To reassure Zhou Zhinning, Zhou Zhiyuan repeated the experiment. Looking around, the surrounding environment was clearly visible. To the left in front, a teenager was slowly crossing the road.

He released his feet to let the bicycle coast, passing behind the running teenager.

His experiment was successful again, and Zhou Zhinning, who had caught up, said with satisfaction, "This bicycle can be handed over to you."

Hearing Zhou Zhinning's words, Qin Huai Ru was unwilling in her heart, but she didn't dare to express it. Hearing Zhou Zhiyuan's words, she felt relieved.

"I like walking."

Qin Huai Ru agreed with Zhou Zhiyuan's words, young people should exercise more.

But Zhou Zhinning also said, "I also like walking. Riding a bicycle is like a fleeting glance at flowers from horseback."

Qin Huai Ru disagreed with Zhou Zhinning's words. Riding a bicycle is also a form of exercise, which not only exercises the body but also increases speed.

A fleeting glance at flowers from horseback is also right. When beautiful women walk on the road, riding a bicycle can allow you to rush past in a flash, out of sight, out of mind, which is beneficial to physical and mental health.

Her heart was filled with Zhou Zhinning, so naturally she considered everything for his sake, but when the brothers were talking, a smart woman wouldn't interrupt.

Qin Huai Ru was very smart, quietly listening to the two brothers talking.

At this moment, Zhou Zhiyuan changed the subject, "Brother, is there a bathhouse near home?"

Zhou Zhinning sized him up and asked in a deep voice, "How old are you, and you're still rolling around on the ground?"

"Pfft..." Qin Huai Ru and He Yushui laughed out loud together.

Zhou Zhiyuan exclaimed, "I'm helping people demolish houses, I wasn't rolling around on the ground."

He did a good deed, but he didn't get Zhou Zhinning's sympathy, who said in a deep voice, "Don't let Mom wash your clothes for you."

Qin Huai Ru wouldn't let go of this opportunity, "Take off your dirty clothes when you get home, and I'll wash them for you."

Zhou Zhiyuan replied, "I don't want to trouble Sister Qin, I'll wash them myself."

He Yushui asked in surprise, "You can wash them?"

Qin Huai Ru said at the same time, "You won't wash them clean, your teacher's wife will have to wash them again."

Zhou Zhinning said in a deep voice, "Let your Sister Qin help you wash them."

Then he changed the subject, "The Steel Rolling Mill has a bathhouse, but I haven't bathed outside."

He didn't know if there were any bathhouses around Ping'an Hutong. Qin Huai Ru also didn't know. When Bang梗 and the others took a bath, Jia Zhang Shi and she would take the three children to the Steel Rolling Mill's bathhouse.

The Steel Rolling Mill had a benefit, issuing bath tickets to the families of employees, and the bathhouse was open to the families of employees on Sundays.

But some family members would go to take a bath at other times, and the factory's attitude was to turn a blind eye. Occasionally it was stricter, but after a while it would relax again.

Zhou Zhiyuan was a family member of the Steel Rolling Mill, but he didn't think about going to the factory's bathhouse to take a bath. He turned to ask He Yushui, "Comrade He Yushui..."

Before he could finish speaking, He Yushui interjected, "The power plant also has a bathhouse."

Then Zhou Zhinning's voice came, "Ask Uncle Zhao."

His voice was low, and Zhou Zhiyuan understood that Zhou Zhinning was unhappy with He Yushui's words and actions. He had misunderstood.

Walking into the courtyard and returning to his room, Zhou Zhiyuan immediately explained, "He Yushui and I are just neighbors."

"I know she's looking for you to do something..." Zhou Zhinning replied faintly, "Judging from her performance, she doesn't value you."

"Why should she value me if we're just ordinary acquaintances? Don't worry, I don't have any ideas about her. You should worry about yourself. Qin Huai Ru values you too much, and even I'm benefiting from it."

"What's wrong with that?"

Zhou Zhiyuan didn't know how to answer, so he found a reason to remind him, "Think about her conditions, bringing a mother-in-law and three children."

"If it weren't for that, why would she wash your clothes for you?"

These words left Zhou Zhiyuan speechless, and he could only quibble, "I don't need her to wash them."

"Let Mom wash them?"

Hearing these words, Zhou Zhiyuan had no reason left, and he solemnly said, "Brother, I know you have this awareness, but you can't sacrifice yourself for the sake of Mom and Dad and me."

"And how do you know I'm not enjoying it?"

Zhou Zhinning's attitude left him speechless, and he could only reply, "Be cautious, think twice before you act. I'm going to take a bath, we'll talk again tonight."

The brothers' words didn't agree, so Zhou Zhiyuan temporarily shelved the dispute, put on his backpack, walked out of the courtyard, and followed Zhao Ping's instructions to come to a nearby bathhouse to take a comfortable bath, put on a brand-new People's suit, put on black Warrior shoes, walked out of the men's bath, came to the front desk to pay the bill, and turned to see Yu Li walking over.

She had also just finished taking a bath, her wet black hair wrapped in a towel, wearing a floral cotton jacket, black pants, and black cotton shoes.

Seeing Yu Li, Zhou Zhiyuan hesitated for a moment, "Should I say hello?"

The two were neighbors, and it wouldn't be right not to say hello when passing each other.

But Yu Li seemed a bit conservative. If he said hello and she replied, "Who are you?", it would be embarrassing.

He hesitated, glanced at Yu Li, and saw that her almond eyes also showed a hesitant expression. He knew what to do and said softly, "Sister Yu, shouldn't neighbors greet each other?"

He called her "Sister Yu" to leave Yan Jiacheng out of the equation and give the choice to Yu Li, putting her in a state where it was temporarily difficult to answer, "Yes"? Or "No"? She needed to consider it.

Yu Li remained silent, and Zhou Zhiyuan turned to the front desk attendant and said, "Please settle the bill for this female comrade together."

Seeing Zhou Zhiyuan paying for her, Yu Li hurriedly said, "No need, I'll do it myself."

But Zhou Zhiyuan ignored her and handed one yuan to the front desk attendant.

The attendant took the one yuan, looked at Yu Li, and said in a deep voice, "Give me your key tag."

Yu Li took out five jiao and handed it over along with the key tag.

But the attendant took the key tag but didn't take the five jiao, replying indifferently, "This comrade has paid for you."

She was too lazy to bother with two payments when one payment was easier.

Yu Li was stunned for a moment, then turned and handed the five jiao to Zhou Zhiyuan.

Zhou Zhiyuan asked in surprise, "We don't know each other, why are you giving me money?"

"Heh..." The female attendant actually laughed out loud and reached out to give Zhou Zhiyuan one jiao and five fen.

Zhou Zhiyuan took the money and turned to leave, and Yu Li quickly caught up and said, "Zhou Zhiyuan, I can't let you spend money."

Her voice was anxious. Zhou Zhiyuan stopped, turned around, and smiled, "Look, the attendant gave me back one jiao and five fen, so it actually cost eight jiao and five fen. If we're going to settle accounts, we have to figure out the bathing items. I'll say it first..."

"Don't say it..." Yu Li hurriedly interrupted him, "You can ask the attendant."

Zhou Zhiyuan looked at the front desk and saw a group of people standing at the front desk settling accounts. He withdrew his gaze and looked at Yu Li, smiling, "Do you think the attendant has time to pay attention to us?"

Yu Li turned to look at the front desk, certain that the attendant wouldn't pay attention to her, and turned to Zhou Zhiyuan and said, "Never mind, here's five jiao for you."

Glancing at the money in her hand, Zhou Zhiyuan asked strangely, "I should have spent eight jiao, Sister Yu, you only spent five fen on your bath, how did you do that?"

Hearing this, Yu Li became anxious and hurriedly said, "I scrubbed my body, and also..." Saying this, she suddenly stopped, her oval face turning red all at once, and she closed her mouth without speaking.

Seeing that she wasn't speaking, Zhou Zhiyuan solemnly said, "There's no need to be so distant between neighbors. Reciprocity is human nature. If we meet next time you take a bath, you can pay for me."

Hearing him say this, Yu Li opened her mouth to speak, but then she heard Zhou Zhiyuan say in a low voice, "They're coming over, put the money away and walk outside."

After saying this, Zhou Zhiyuan turned and walked outside. Yu Li turned to look inside and saw a group of people walking this way. She quickly put away the five jiao and followed behind Zhou Zhiyuan, walking out of the bathhouse.

It was indeed inappropriate for a man and a woman to discuss the matter of five jiao in the hall entrance. Yu Li's reaction was very quick.