Siheyuan: tomb robbing? I am serious about hunting.

Chapter 159 Banggeng steals things

Banggeng and other children were so scared that they hid aside and dared not make a sound. Other neighbors also started to talk about it. Some accused Qin Huairu of not keeping it a secret from Qin Jingru, while others thought Qin Jingru was overreacting.

Qin Huairu's face was full of tears. She begged bitterly: "Jingru, I really know I was wrong. I had no choice at that time. Please forgive me." Qin Jingru said mercilessly: "Forgive you? Impossible! You made me suffer so much injustice, I will never forgive you."

At this time, Xu Damao also heard the noise and came over. He saw Qin Jingru scolding Qin Huairu and felt panic. He tried to persuade her: "Jingru, stop scolding. This matter is over." Qin Jingru saw Xu Damao and became even angrier: "Xu Damao, you are not a good person either. You deceived my feelings."

Xu Damao said helplessly: "Jingru, I know I was wrong. But you can't make a fuss like this. It makes everyone laugh at you." Qin Jingru ignored him and continued to scold.

The quarrel lasted for a long time until Qin Jingru was tired of scolding and stopped. She glared at Qin Huairu and Xu Damao fiercely, turned around and left the courtyard.

The Haze in the Siheyuan

Qin Huairu's life seemed to be plunged into endless darkness. First, she was accused of having an affair with Sha Zhu, which was a completely false story, but it was spread with details, leaving her speechless. Then, her sister Qin Jingru, knowing her past with Xu Damao, stood in the yard and cursed at her, accusing her of having an affair with her husband. Qin Huairu felt like she was being roasted on a fire, and was in great pain.

Except for going to work every day, she basically didn't go out. She was afraid to face the strange looks and whispers in the yard. Even when she returned home, she couldn't have a moment of peace. Jia Zhang always scolded her for being shameless at home. Those ugly words were like sharp arrows, shooting into Qin Huairu's heart. Jia Zhang also often took out Jia Dongxu's posthumous photo and let Qin Huairu look at it. "Look at you, what have you done? Are you worthy of Dongxu?" Jia Zhang's accusations made Qin Huairu feel aggrieved, but she had no way to refute.

Qin Huairu sat alone in the dim room, tears silently flowing. She didn't know why her fate was so rough. She had paid too much for this family, but in return she received endless accusations and misunderstandings. She thought of the days she had spent with Jia Dongxu, which were hard but also simple and happy. But now, everything has changed beyond recognition.

The fatigue from work and the pressure from family made Qin Huairu exhausted. She felt that she could not hold on any longer, but she had to grit her teeth and persevere. For the sake of the children, she could not fall down. She could only pray silently in her heart, hoping that all the haze would dissipate soon.

Although the other people in the courtyard had some sympathy for Qin Huairu's experience, they only talked about it behind her back, and no one really stood up to speak for her. In this courtyard full of right and wrong, everyone has their own thoughts and calculations. Qin Huairu is like a lone boat, struggling to move forward in this turbulent sea.

Doubts in the Siheyuan

In the courtyard, Jia Zhang's suspicion grew stronger and stronger. She had always suspected that Qin Huairu was still having an affair with Yi Zhonghai. In her opinion, Jia Dongxu had been dead for so long, and it was unreasonable for someone like Yi Zhonghai to still care about their family. Jia Zhang's heart was filled with anger and jealousy. She felt that Qin Huairu must have done something shameful to make Yi Zhonghai so concerned.

So, Jia Zhang began to follow Qin Huairu secretly, hoping to catch her cheating. She followed Qin Huairu stealthily every day, observing her every move. Qin Huairu was unaware of this, and she was still immersed in her own pain. Every day, apart from going to work, she silently endured Jia Zhang's scolding.

One day, Qin Huairu went to the vegetable market to buy vegetables after get off work. Jia Zhang followed quietly, staring at Qin Huairu closely. Qin Huairu was selecting vegetables in the vegetable market and bargaining with the stall owner. Jia Zhang hid aside, nervously observing her every move. Suddenly, Yi Zhonghai also appeared in the vegetable market. Jia Zhang's heart suddenly rose to her throat, and she felt that she had finally found evidence.

When Yi Zhonghai saw Qin Huairu, he walked over to greet her. Qin Huairu responded politely and the two chatted briefly. Seeing this, Jia Zhangshi determined that there was an unspeakable relationship between them. She rushed out, pointed at Qin Huairu and Yi Zhonghai and cursed: "I finally caught you two dogs and bitches!" Qin Huairu and Yi Zhonghai were startled by Jia Zhangshi's sudden appearance. They didn't understand why Jia Zhangshi said that.

Qin Huairu said with a face full of grievance: "Mom, what are you talking about? The uncle and I just happened to meet and exchanged a few words." Yi Zhonghai also said angrily: "Jia Zhang, don't talk nonsense. I just care about Qin Huairu's family, I don't mean anything else." Jia Zhang didn't believe them and continued to scold: "Don't lie to me, there must be something wrong. Otherwise, why are you so good to our family?"

This farce attracted the attention of other people in the vegetable market. Everyone accused Jia Zhang of being unreasonable. Qin Huairu felt extremely ashamed and sad. She didn't expect her mother-in-law would distrust her so much. Yi Zhonghai also felt helpless. He only cared about Qin Huairu's family out of kindness and sense of responsibility, but was misunderstood by Jia Zhang.

After being persuaded by everyone, Jia Zhang reluctantly stopped talking. But her suspicions were not eliminated, and she decided to monitor Qin Huairu more closely in the future. Qin Huairu was desperate about Jia Zhang's behavior, and she didn't know how to make her mother-in-law believe her.

"Turbulence in the Siheyuan"

The news that Banggeng stole his classmates' stationery at school and his parents were called in spread quickly in the courtyard. Ran Qiuye came to Qin Huairu's house for a special visit, which made this matter the focus of everyone's heated discussion in the courtyard.

The uncle frowned and sighed softly: "How could this Jia family child do such a thing? It's really wrong."

The second uncle curled his lips and said in a sarcastic tone, "Humph, I've said it before, no one in the Jia family is a good person. Look at what this child has been taught."

The third uncle shook his head, looking distressed: "Stealing is no small matter. The Jia family doesn't take good care of their children. What are we going to do in the future?"

Aunt Li and Aunt Wang, who lived on the east side of the courtyard, gathered together and whispered. Aunt Li said, "Look at the Jia family. I don't know what Qin Huairu is busy with all day. She can't even teach the children well." Aunt Wang nodded and agreed, "That's right. And that Jia Zhang, she curses all day long. It's strange that she can teach a good child."