LRAB Chapter 281 An encounter on a rainy night!
Chapter 281 An encounter on a rainy night!
"Qin Huairu, I'm not bored, I just think you shouldn't take advantage of me like this. You also know that my brother is not smart and is always taken advantage of by you. Don't you feel guilty for doing this?" Although He Yushui's voice was not as high-pitched as Qin Huairu's, it was full of firmness and indomitable spirit.
"Use? I use him? He Yushui, you say that so lightly. Your brother is willing to help me because he is kind-hearted and willing to help his neighbors. When you say that, do you think your brother has a bad heart, or are you narrow-minded?" Qin Huairu retorted without showing any weakness.
"Qin Huairu, stop confusing right and wrong here. My brother is kind-hearted, but that doesn't mean you can exploit him endlessly. You are an adult with a child, can't you find a way to support your family on your own? Do you have to rely on my brother's charity?" He Yushui said angrily.
"Alms? That sounds nice. Your brother gave me something, that was mutual help between our neighbors, but you called it alms. Are you worthy of your brother by saying that? Are you worthy of the neighborhood friendship in our courtyard?" Qin Huairu's words carried a high moral tone.
"Qin Huairu, stop pretending here. You know what you are doing. Don't think you can fool everyone. Everyone knows your little tricks. You'd better stop doing this, otherwise I will never be polite to you again." He Yushui hit back bluntly.
The quarrel between the two attracted the attention of other people in the courtyard, and everyone gathered around to see the outcome of the quarrel.
"Hey, what happened again?" Neighbor Aunt Liu came over and asked with concern on her face.
"Aunt Liu, you've come at the right time. Tell me, does Qin Huairu always take advantage of our Sha Zhu? I just reminded her a few words, but she treated me like this." When He Yushui saw Aunt Liu, he seemed to have found support and said immediately.
"Oh, Qin Huairu, why are you always like this? Neighbors in our courtyard should help each other, but you can't always rely on Shazhu. He also has family burdens." Aunt Liu frowned and said to Qin Huairu.
Qin Huairu was speechless for a moment, but she quickly regained her self-righteous attitude. "Aunt Liu, I know it's not easy for everyone, but I can't help it. You know how hard it is for a woman like me with several children. Shazhu helped me out of kindness, and I didn't mean to take advantage of him."
"That's true, but you have to consider other people's feelings." Aunt Liu sighed, "We all saw that Sha Zhu has really helped your family a lot. You should also work harder and not always rely on others for help."
"Aunt Liu, I know you mean well, but you have to think about me too. I'm a widow with several children, and life is so hard. You also know how difficult it is to find a job. I have no choice." Qin Huairu's tone softened a little, but she was still unwilling to give in.
"I understand your difficulties, Qin Huairu. But precisely because you have difficulties, we should support each other instead of relying on one person blindly. You have to understand that everyone has their own difficulties." Aunt Liu said earnestly.
"Aunt Liu, you are right. I will pay attention to it. But, He Yushui, please don't say that to me anymore. I know you are doing this for your brother's good, but you still have to be careful with some of your words." Qin Huairu turned to He Yushui and said.
He Yushui snorted coldly, "Qin Huairu, my words are a bit blunt, but they are also for your own good. Try harder and don't always count on my brother. It's not easy for us all, and everyone hopes that their lives can be better."
Qin Huairu didn't say anything else. She just lowered her head in silence for a while, then sighed softly, "Okay, let's leave it at that. I'll pay attention next time."
Seeing that Qin Huairu's attitude had softened, He Yushui stopped arguing and said, "Okay, I hope you can keep your promise."
Seeing that the two had stopped arguing, the neighbors who were watching also dispersed and returned to their own homes. The courtyard returned to peace, but the quarrel just now made everyone more alert and reflective.
Qin Huairu returned home, still feeling a little uneasy. She sat at the table, thinking about the quarrel just now, and felt a pang of pain in her heart. She knew that what He Yushui said made sense, and she did rely on Sha Zhu's help, but she had no choice. The burden of life fell on her as a woman, which really made her feel helpless and frustrated.
He Yushui also had mixed feelings when she returned home. She knew that her words were a bit harsh, but she really couldn't stand Qin Huairu always taking advantage of her brother's kindness. She hoped that Qin Huairu could change and her brother could suffer less.
As the night deepened, the courtyard was quiet, with only the occasional sound of wind and the barking of dogs in the distance. Qin Huairu and He Yushui were each reflecting on the quarrel just now, and also thinking about how to get along better in the future.
Although life in the courtyard is still full of contradictions and frictions, everyone still supports each other and works hard to live in this small world. As Aunt Liu said, everyone has their own difficulties, and everyone hopes that there will be more understanding and care between each other.
Qin Huairu decided that starting from tomorrow, she would work harder to find some ways to support her family and not always rely on others for help. She believed that as long as she kept working hard, there would always be a way out. And He Yushui also decided that she would care more about her brother, and also pay more attention to Qin Huairu's life, and give her as much help as she could.
In this small world of the Siheyuan, life goes on. Although it is full of hardships and challenges, as long as everyone works together and supports each other, we will be able to overcome difficulties and welcome a better tomorrow together.
Qin Huairu came out of the courtyard door. It was already dark and the rain was falling like a curtain. She was wearing a thick cotton coat and holding an oil-paper umbrella in her hand, and walked towards the toilet in the corner of the courtyard. The raindrops hit the umbrella, making a rustling sound, which was intertwined with her hurried footsteps and seemed particularly clear.
Sha Zhu also came out of his room at this time. He was wearing a thin coat, his hair was wet from the rain, and he looked a little embarrassed. With the dim light, he saw Qin Huairu's back, and an inexplicable impulse surged in his heart. He walked forward quickly, the rain slid down his cheeks, and he rushed to Qin Huairu desperately.