The conspiracy of the courtyard

Chapter 123 Time flies

The stars are passing by, and the years are fleeting.

"Yushui, where's your brother? Did he go to Old Zheng's house to cook again? If he thinks that cadre's family is good, he should just pack up and live with them instead of entering this courtyard.

"You just keep running after others day after day, what have you achieved? You can't even bring home a wife. You're already 24 years old, and you just do nothing but wander around..."

When He Yushui saw Chen Ping starting to scold him again, she immediately pulled Chen Ping's arm and acted coquettishly to change the subject.

"Sister, I'm hungry and I have to do my homework later. Can we eat first?

Didn’t Xuanxuan say that? My brother’s fate has not arrived yet, let him count with his fingers later. "

Lu Zixuan immediately retorted.

"Aunt, don't talk nonsense. That's what I call scientific logic. Haven't you seen what those matchmakers find? They are all ugly. Some are too short to be as long as my uncle's thighs, or they are black mountain monsters.

He looks at my mom and you every day, it's strange that he likes them. If he wants to blame someone, he should blame you for raising his aesthetic standards."

"Oh, it's so rare to be praised by you. I want to carve this good day on the wall and keep it in my heart. Come, auntie will give you a..."

When Chen Ping heard that the two of them were trying to excuse He Yuzhu again, she refused to be fooled.

"That's enough for you two. The three of you should just collude. I don't care anyway. It's August now. If you don't see Zhuzi marry a wife by the end of this year, the three of you will all go to sleep on the street. This is your ultimatum."

Seeing that the fighting had subsided, He Yuzhu walked into the house laughing.

"Sister, take a rest. How can we let the leader do such rough work as cooking? Let me do it, let me do it.

Sister, I want to discuss something with you. I heard from Lao Zheng that two of the people who came to support the steel mill are going back to the Northeast. They can’t take the bicycles they were rewarded with, so they want to sell them. I want to buy them for you and Yu Shui.”

Chen Ping frowned and asked:

"Is a new one very expensive? Besides, buying such a big thing would be too conspicuous. You just joined the steel mill and you bought a big thing. How could those companies not be jealous?"

He Yuzhu explained somewhat embarrassedly:

“The problem with new cars is not that they are expensive, but that they are simply impossible to get in line. I queued in front of a store for half a month and couldn’t even get close to the door.

Later I found out that you need a ticket to buy that thing. People with tickets couldn't even get in line, let alone me without a ticket.

If I had known this, I should have bought one a few years ago when the store was selling it on credit.

The main reason is that I promised Yushui that I would buy her a car when she passed the high school entrance exam. As her brother, I broke my promise and I feel bad. "

After listening to this, Chen Ping looked at Lu Zixuan and asked uncertainly:

"Are there many people who buy such expensive things? I haven't asked, son, what do you think?"

Lu Zixuan thought about it and responded.

"I read in the newspaper that after the wage reform in the past two years, everyone has saved some money and the demand is relatively high. I heard from those old men that Sijiucheng is preparing to build a bicycle factory.

How about this, uncle? You ask the price first, and if it's suitable, buy one, and say you bought it for the grain station. Come with me to the street office tomorrow, and I'll find you a wife."

He Yuzhu said dissatisfiedly:

"Ah? Even you want to force me to get married? Didn't we agree to wait until fate arrives?"

Lu Zixuan's conversation with He Yuzhu ended here. He turned and walked towards his own little house, where he could find peace and quiet alone.

After the meal, Chen Ping and Lu Zixuan were left alone in the room.

Chen Ping's voice revealed a hint of urgency:

"Son, you're not planning to ask Zhuzi to intercept Xu Damao's wife, are you? Let's just act directly, why do we need to beat around the bush?"

Lu Zixuan frowned, and there was a hint of unquestionable in his answer:

"What are you thinking? With Zhuzi's character, how could I let him work like a slave for others? I explained the connection between this to you before, have you forgotten?

You are also aware of what kind of person Xu Damao is.

Boss Lou would marry his daughter to a commoner? He was just looking for a nanny who could take care of his daughter.

Who among his friends, the big bosses and high-ranking officials, wouldn't want to marry a beautiful and artistic young intellectual?

Boss Lou is afraid that his daughter will suffer, and this has nothing to do with the so-called issue of background.

His daughter can't do housework, can't cook, and needs someone to serve her. What kind of family would accept such a daughter-in-law?

Of course, it is those people who have always been fawning on him and flattering him.

Do you really think that Boss Lou likes Xu Damao and treats him as a real son-in-law?

What a joke, he chose Xu Damao so that he could control him completely.

No matter how capable Xu Damao is, he cannot escape from the Lou family's control.

Do you think that he can bring down the Lou family with just one report? If the Lou family could be brought down so easily, they wouldn't have the momentum they have today.

If the state wants to discipline a businessman, will it let him run away with his assets? All so-called accidents are the result of careful planning.

Given the strength of the Lou family, would they allow Xu Damao to rise to prominence? Absolutely not."

Chen Ping was so shocked by Lu Zixuan's words that she was speechless.

"Oh, is it so complicated? Then let's not choose her. Didn't you just say that the wife Yan Bugui found for Yan Jiecheng is pretty good? Why don't we just snatch that person away?"

Chen Ping suggested tentatively.

Lu Zixuan shook his head slightly and denied it categorically:

"That won't work either. Although people are often influenced by bad company, their nature won't change. Yu Li has her own ideas, but she is too self-centered. Don't forget that there is still Yu Shui who needs Zhu Zi to take care of.

Don't worry, Lao Tong has found a good candidate for Zhuzi. The girl is from the south, let me tell you about her.

She was just 20 years old and was driven out of her home because her family ran out of food. This was not uncommon, and girls were usually the first to be abandoned.

Several girls who had fled with her all got married on the way. She didn't want to make a hasty decision about her life, so she rejected many people on the road.

Such a girl has perseverance, wisdom, can manage the household and know how to live. I admire her very much, but I need to meet her to understand her temperament and personality. "

Chen Ping's curiosity was also aroused, and she couldn't help but suggest:

"Let me go with you guys to take a look. I'm a little worried."

So, the next afternoon, Chen Ping took a leave of absence and led the reluctant He Yuzhu into the street office.

As soon as I stepped over the threshold, I saw crowds of people and it was very lively.

When Old Tong saw the three of them, he led them to seven or eight young girls in a familiar manner without giving them time to explain.

"They all came from the south, all alone, without any relatives or friends. Now, the subdistrict office lets them stay temporarily in the former relief station."

Lao Tong gave a brief introduction.

“These girls are not picky, they just want a place to go to fill their stomachs, nothing more.

Zhuzi, go and have a look yourself first. If you like any of them, just tell me and I will take care of the rest."

Old Tong said to He Yuzhu.

Chen Ping watched from the side and urged He Yuzhu:

"Zhu Zi, don't just stand there, go quickly."

Although He Yuzhu was somewhat reluctant, curiosity drove him towards the girls.

Chen Ping was waiting on the side, hoping that He Yuzhu could find his home.