boyutpedia Chapter 627 Education He Yuzhu
Chapter 627 Education He Yuzhu
After speaking, Qin Huairu turned to look at He Yuzhu, her eyes filled with an unquestionable questioning, as if she had to get his approval out of him, but her tone was feigned to be friendly: "Zhuzi, don't you think what I said makes sense? Jingru is pregnant, and we're neighbors, so shouldn't we help each other out?"
He Yuzhu felt a burning anger inside, his throat tightening. He had long seen through Qin Huairu's scheming—she was simply trying to use her concern for Qin Jingru as a pretext to cling to him and continue taking advantage of him. But in front of Qin Jingru and Aunt Tan, he couldn't very well reveal her hidden, sordid thoughts, lest he offend Jingru's ears and upset her. He could only nod stiffly, squeezing out a few words through gritted teeth, his voice as dry as sandpaper rubbing against wood: "Yes, that's how it is."
Aunt Tan watched everything unfold, a cold smile playing on her lips. She grabbed Qin Jingru's hand and pulled her towards the yard, deliberately raising her voice as if speaking to Qin Huairu, or perhaps to reprimand He Yuzhu: "Alright, alright, I know you're kind-hearted and always want to worry about everyone. Zhuzi, let's go. Let's not waste time here. The sooner we're done walking, the sooner we can go home and rest. Jingru needs to sleep." As she spoke, she didn't stop, practically dragging Qin Jingru forward.
Watching the three figures gradually disappear into the distance, Qin Huairu's warm smile completely crumbled. Her lips curled into a deep, resentful sneer, and her eyes practically overflowed with rage. She clenched her fists tightly, her knuckles turning white—that Aunt Tan was deliberately sabotaging her! Knowing she wanted to get closer to He Yuzhu, she still had to interfere; what a damn old hag! And He Yuzhu, he's becoming more and more heartless! Has he forgotten who used to bring him hot meals, mend his clothes, and wash his bedding? Has he forgotten who helped take care of him when his parents passed away? Now that he has a wife, he's forgotten all the old kindness; what a heartless ingrate!
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. With nowhere to vent her anger, she kicked the wall beside her. A dull thud echoed, but the hard brick made her toe ache, causing her to grimace. She could only stomp her foot in frustration and saunter back to her yard, muttering, "Just you wait... when my son Banggeng becomes successful, let's see if you dare treat me like this again..."
Back home, He Yuzhu had just bolted the courtyard gate when Aunt Tan turned around, looking at him sternly, her tone tinged with disappointment: "Zhuzi, why were you talking to Qin Huairu just now? Don't you know who she is?" She sat down on the stone bench, picked up the teapot on the table, and poured herself a cup of cold tea. "That woman is cunning and manipulative. She's trying to get close to you because she wants you to help her son Banggeng out of his troubles. Have you forgotten how she begged you to find work for Banggeng a while ago? It hasn't been long, and she's already using different methods to pester him again!"
He Yuzhu's face flushed red as if he had been burned by the flames in the stove, his ears turning bright red. He raised his hand to scratch the back of his head, his voice lowered, with a hint of embarrassed naivety: "Aunt Tan, I know what you said makes sense... but I was afraid that if I spoke too harshly or with anger, Jingru would feel uncomfortable."
"Is something wrong?" Aunt Tan slammed her enamel teacup down on the table with a crisp clang, her tone decisive and unwavering. "To deal with someone like Qin Huairu, you have to be firm and leave her no room for error! Otherwise, she'll always think you're soft-hearted and easy to manipulate, and she'll be hanging around you every few days, complaining about being poor and having a hard time. It'll never end! Jingru is pregnant, and she's very sensitive. How can she withstand her constant meddling? You need to understand the importance of things; the family's well-being is the most important thing."
He Yuzhu turned to look at Qin Jingru, his face even more embarrassed. He had just promised Jingru yesterday that he would cut ties with Qin Huairu and not get involved in the troubles in the courtyard. Today, he was cornered by her and said some inappropriate things. He was caught red-handed by Aunt Tan. He was really embarrassed and felt like a child who had done something wrong.
Qin Jingru wanted to say something more, but seeing He Yuzhu's embarrassed look, she smiled instead, reached out and gently patted his arm, her voice gentle yet firm: "Brother Zhu, I believe in you. I know you're not the kind of person who can't see things clearly."
He Yuzhu felt a warmth in his heart, as if he had been soaked in warm water, and quickly explained, "Jingru, Auntie, it really wasn't me who approached her first. I just went to the backyard to deliver some jujube paste cakes that I made yesterday to the deaf old lady, and I happened to run into her in the yard when I came back. She came up to talk to me, but I didn't say much to her."
Seeing his eagerness to explain, Aunt Tan's expression softened a little, but she still couldn't help but give him a gentle reminder: "Remember, you two have a family now, and Jingru is pregnant. It's a time when you should be taking things easy. Avoid anything that might cause trouble, and don't get involved in anything you shouldn't. Don't let people gossip behind your back, understand?"
"Okay, I understand, Auntie. Don't worry." He Yuzhu nodded repeatedly and said, "Then I'll take Jingru out for a walk first, let her get some fresh air. She's been indoors for too long."
Aunt Tan then remembered something and asked, "By the way, how is the deaf old lady in the backyard? I heard from the people in the yard a while ago that she had a cough and couldn't sleep well at night. Has she gotten better these past few days?"
He Yuzhu replied, "Much better. The deaf old lady has been eating well and sleeping soundly these past two days. Just now she was holding my hand and gesturing, saying that she was really craving the cornbread you made, saying that the aroma of the cornmeal was better than anything else."
Aunt Tan chuckled, her wrinkles deepening at the corners of her eyes: "This old lady, all she cares about is her appetite. Alright, you can go now, but come back early, don't stay out too late." With that, she picked up her cloth bag and slowly went back into the house.
He Yuzhu carefully helped Qin Jingru out of the courtyard gate when they bumped into He Feng returning from get off work. He Feng was wearing a faded blue work uniform with frayed cuffs, indicating he had forgotten to change while disguising himself earlier that day. His face showed signs of fatigue, and when he saw the two of them, he paused, the weariness in his eyes fading slightly.
"Zhu Zi, where are you taking Jing Ru?" He Feng asked, his gaze falling on Qin Jing Ru's slightly protruding belly, with the concern typical of an elder.
He Yuzhu replied, "Uncle, Jingru said that her stomach felt a little heavy when she was sitting just now, so I took her out for a walk to stretch her muscles and get some fresh air."
Upon hearing this, He Feng frowned slightly, and his tone became more serious: "Are you feeling unwell? Is it serious? If it's really not good, then don't go to work. Zhu Zi, tell me, and I'll talk to your factory manager and ask for a short leave to rest at home. Your health is important, so don't take it lightly."