The next day, Qin Huairu only worked for half a day, took leave at noon, and returned to the courtyard. She knew where Lou Xiao'e worked, so she went there.
Lou Xiao'e was a little surprised to see Qin Huairu looking for her. Since her divorce from Xu Damao, her only contacts with the Siheyuan family were the Lin family and the Nanyi family. She and Qin Huairu were already estranged.
"Qin Huairu, what's the matter with you?" Lou Xiao'e was preparing to go out. She didn't want to talk to Qin Huairu anymore. They had no more interactions with each other and were not going to continue to interact with each other, so her tone seemed harsh.
"Xiao'e, I just want to ask you something." Qin Huairu naturally felt Lou Xiao'e's identity, and directly stated the purpose of his visit without beating around the bush.
"What's the matter?" Lou Xiao'e asked. Qin Huairu looked at the staff around him and said, "Xiao'e, can you go out and talk?"
Lou Xiao'e narrowed her eyes, nodded and walked out. Qin Huairu breathed a sigh of relief. When they came outside and saw no one around, Qin Huairu said: "Xiao'e, you should also know that the Qin who Xu Damao remarried to
Lian is from the same village as me and is my distant sister."
Hearing this, Lou Xiao'e nodded. She knew this. When they went to the courtyard, the old lady and Li Xiuzhi both chatted with her.
But what do these things have to do with her? She, Lou Xiaoe, has no interaction with Xu Damao at all!
"Xiao'e, there are some things that I'm really embarrassed to say." Qin Huairu pretended to be embarrassed and gritted her teeth and said: "Xiao'e, after Qin Lian and Xu Damao got married, her natal family came over to get married, and then they heard something about
There are bad rumors about Xu Damao."
"Now my cousin wants to find you, Xu Damao's ex-wife, to inquire about some things. I know you must know some bad things about Xu Damao, so please tell me some, and I will help filter them out. When my cousin comes to ask,
When you are away, help me deal with it."
Having said this, Qin Huairu showed a bit of pleading and prayed: "Xiao'e, my sister is also a poor person. She was deceived by Xu Damao. Now if something goes wrong for her, what will happen to her?
The impact is huge.”
"So I thought that when my cousin finds you and asks you something about Xu Damao, I can tell you something that is not too serious, so that my cousin can feel more at ease and not affect Qin Lian."
Hearing this, Lou Xiao'e looked at Qin Huairu with a strange color in her eyes.
In the past, maybe she could have believed Qin Huairu's statement, but after many experiences, she was no longer that simple person.
"Qin Huairu, I don't want to have anything to do with Xu Damao anymore, so don't ask me some questions." Listening to what Qin Huairu just said, Lou Xiao'e already noticed the trouble and lies in it.
First of all, she didn't believe that Qin Lian's father would come to her to ask about Xu Damao. If Qin Lian hadn't married Xu Damao yet, she still thought it was possible, but now that both of them were married, Qin Lian's father came to ask.
What's the use of these?
Is it possible that after asking about something, can I take Qin Lian back to her parents' home?
After much experience, Lou Xiao'e understands clearly that some compromises in life exist. Even if Qin Lian's father knows that Xu Damao has a bad reputation, before Qin Lian's life becomes difficult, he is the only father.
It would really destroy Qin Lian's marriage.
Secondly, Lou Xiao'e saw the impatient look when Qin Huairu just said something about Xu Damao that she wanted to screen.
Therefore, she felt that this was Qin Huairu's focus. As for the so-called matter between Qin Lian and her cousin, it was probably just a delay.
Of course she knew some bad things about Xu Damao, but she was not going to threaten Xu Damao because it was unnecessary. Why would she want to interact with Xu Damao again if she was living the good life she had now?
Qin Huairu didn't know that Lou Xiao'e had already analyzed her purpose in detail. After listening to Lou Xiao'e's words, she immediately said with a bitter face: "Xiao'e, my cousin is stubborn, he will definitely think about this matter.
I can’t find you to ask something.”
"Xiao'e, I beg you, just treat it as a good deed?"
As he said the words of prayer, there was no lack of expectation in his eyes. Qin Huairu really wanted to find some clues about Xu Damao from Lou Xiao'e.
If Lou Xiao'e can't find a breakthrough here and relies on her to find it elsewhere, I don't know how much effort will be wasted.
Looking at Qin Huairu, Lou Xiao'e thought of some of Liang Ladi's comments about Qin Huairu when she chatted with her. Now that she has personally witnessed some of Qin Huairu's performances, she is indeed well-deserved.
After thinking about it, Lou Xiao'e rolled her eyes and said: "Qin Huairu, let's do this. If your cousin really comes to me to ask about Xu Damao, I promise to only tell him about Huang Fang. Anyway, this matter is common to everyone.
It’s clear that your cousin won’t care if he hears it.”
Hearing this, Qin Huairu suddenly became anxious. Although Lou Xiao'e's statement was reasonable, it was not what she wanted.
Qin Huairu, who was thinking fast, quickly pretended to smile bitterly and sighed: "My uncle knows about this. The reason why he is stubborn and wants to find you is because he heard something about Xu Damao.
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"Xiao'e, just tell me some things about Xu Damao. I'll see if I can filter out the things that can't be traced. When my cousin comes to see you, you can tell me so that you can suppress your anger and avoid unnecessary trouble.
Let Qin Lian have problems with Xu Damao."
Sure enough, his judgment was correct. Qin Huairu's key point was here.
Lou Xiao'e listened to Qin Huairu's words and looked at her with a scrutinizing look. Why did Qin Huairu ask about Xu Damao's bad things?
She was thinking, but her scrutinizing gaze made Qin Huairu feel his scalp numb. How could he feel like he was being seen through?
After swallowing a little, Qin Huairu said with a bit of urgency: "Xiao'e, please help me. When this matter is over, I will take Qin Lian to come to thank you personally."
Lou Xiao'e thought for a while and shook her head immediately. Since she had discovered the problem, she was not going to say anything to Qin Huairu.
She knew a lot about Xu Damao's bad things. If she really wanted to deal with Xu Damao, the Lou family had already done it before. Now, she no longer wants to take revenge on Xu Damao.
The most important thing is that Qin Huairu Baba came to ask about these things, he must have his own plans, and Lou Xiao'e did not want to get involved.
"Sorry, Qin Huairu, I really can't help you with this matter." Lou Xiao'e spoke up and said to Qin Huairu: "If your cousin really comes to me, I won't say anything."
Hearing this, the expectation in Qin Huairu's eyes turned into disappointment. He was about to make another request, but when he saw Lou Xiao'e's scrutinizing eyes and the half-smiling expression, Qin Huairu subconsciously stopped.
No, I'm under suspicion!
Qin Huairu reacted quickly, cursed secretly in her heart, and said with a forced smile: "Xiao'e, then I won't disturb you. On our side, we will try our best to persuade my uncle not to come to you, so as not to disturb your life."
After saying a few words, Qin Huairu left with a guilty conscience. As soon as she left, Lou Xiao'e narrowed her eyes and shook her head. She was not in the mood to inquire about these things. Neither Xu Damao nor Qin Huairu was interested.
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While Lou Xiao'e continued her daily work, Qin Huairu cursed a few words while walking to vent her anger. It was a bit difficult for her to be unable to open a breakthrough from Lou Xiao'e's side.
Because the weather was too cold, Qin Huairu went directly back to the courtyard. Lou Xiao'e could not find a breakthrough. She wanted to chat with the people in the courtyard to see if she could find some breakthrough. After all, the old ladies in the courtyard knew more or less.
thing.
When she returned to the courtyard, she didn't go home, so she went to the third aunt's house in the front yard.
"Huairu, why are you off work?" When the third aunt saw Qin Huairu, she asked her to come in and sit down and asked.
"I have something to take off to deal with, and I'll come back when it's done." Qin Huairu explained with a smile. After sitting by the fire, she felt much warmer.
The third aunt also sat over. Qin Huairu looked at the room and asked with a smile: "Where's Yu Li, she didn't come over to chat with you?"
"She is at Xiuzhi's place." The third aunt said, shook her head, and said with a smile: "They say mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are in trouble. She will definitely not feel comfortable sitting with me, but she will feel more comfortable if she goes to Xiuzhi's place."
"That's the truth." Qin Huairu agreed with a smile. As the two chatted, Qin Huairu brought the topic to Xu Damao.
"Hey, Third Aunt, what do you think is going on with Xu Damao? In the past few days, I have heard some rumors about him. If my sister Qin Lian heard those ugly words, I don't know what she would think."
Qin Huairu pretended to sigh repeatedly. The third aunt listened, with a hint of gossipy curiosity in her eyes, and asked.
Seeing the third aunt like this, Qin Huairu started to perform. Using her words, she started to guide the third aunt to talk about Xu Damao.
How did the third aunt know about Qin Huairu's plan? She knew that Qin Lian was Qin Huairu's cousin. At this time, she really thought that Qin Huairu was worried about Qin Lian.
"Huai Ru, let me tell you, you have to let Qin Lian take a good view of Xu Damao. That guy has a very bad mind."
"As far as I know, Xu Damao seems to have provoked that person..."
Gossip, the Third Aunt, who was already excited about the conversation, started chatting. Qin Huairu echoed from time to time, remembering some of the key points that the Third Aunt said, and would investigate and confirm it when she had time.
The two chatted for a long time before Qin Huairu said goodbye and left. Instead of going home directly, she went to the backyard and used the same routine to obtain information from the second aunt.
When she left the backyard, she didn't look for anyone else, because there was another person who was quite gossipy, and that person was her mother-in-law, Jia Zhang.
Jia Zhang didn't have any suspicion, and also talked about some things she heard about Xu Damao.
Combining what the three said, Qin Huairu has found the common ground, which allows her to find another way.
Instead of continuing to sit at home, Qin Huairu went out again. She had to find a way to counter Xu Damao as soon as possible, and then directly show her cards with him to prevent him from thinking about her and ruining her affairs.
In the evening, after work, Lin Jiaguo just came to the alley and met Lou Xiao'e. Seeing her, Lin Jiaguo also got out of the car and walked with the cart.
"Sister E, I feel embarrassed that you bring things for your three children every time you come here."
Looking at the things in Lou Xiao'e's hand, Lin Jiaguo laughed out loud. Lou Xiao'e rolled her eyes and snorted: "What are you sorry for? I didn't bring it for you."
"Big Fatty, they are my godsons now, and they might be my sons-in-law in the future. They have to have a deep relationship."
Hearing these words, the Lin family was sweating profusely and said somewhat speechlessly: "Sister E, you are becoming more and more powerful now."
Both of them couldn't help but laugh and talk while walking. Qin Jingru was walking over with the finished handicraft. When she saw Lin Jiaguo and Lou Xiao, she smiled and said hello.
After saying a few words, Lin Jiaguo was ready to go home quickly. In this weather, it was so comfortable to lean by the fire.
Lou Xiao'e was just about to leave when she thought of what happened to Qin Huairu today. She stopped and called Qin Jingru.
Although she didn't know what Qin Huairu wanted to do, Qin Lian was also Qin Jingru's cousin, so she might as well talk to her.
"Sister E, what's the matter?" Qin Jingru asked. Because of her husband Hu Kui, she had to call Lin Jiaguo and Li Xiuzhi Master and Master, while the others called each other their own names.
"Jingru, the thing is like this, today..." Lou Xiao'e roughly told what Qin Huairu was looking for her today, and she even told her her guess. Lin Jiaguo and Qin Jingru looked confused.
When Lou Xiao'e finished speaking, Lin Jiaguo frowned, and Qin Jingru also frowned and said, "I haven't heard about this."
"Although Sister Qin Lian and I are not very close, if my cousin really wants to come over, he will come to my house to sit there. I haven't seen anyone else."
Lin Jiaguo and Lou Xiao'e looked at each other, a little confused. What Qin Jingru said made sense. If Qin Lian's father really wanted to come over, besides Qin Lian, they would definitely contact Qin Huairu and Qin Jingru first to find out about Xu Damao.
Wouldn't it be much more convenient to ask the two of them about the matter?
"Jingru, please talk to Qin Lian about this matter when you have time. I'm not familiar with her, and I don't want to get involved in this matter. I just wanted to mention it to you after seeing you."
After hearing this, Qin Jingru nodded and thanked: "Sister E, thank you. I will mention it to Sister Qin Lian."
After talking for a few more words, Lin Jiaguo and Lou Xiao'e returned to the courtyard, while Qin Jingru carried her things to the other side of the street.
After changing the money, Qin Jingru returned home and handed the money to her grandma. After thinking about it, she decided to tell Qin Lian about it.
Regarding her cousin Qin Huairu, Qin Jingru was a little speechless. She could choose to turn a blind eye to some things, but that didn't mean Qin Lian would do the same.
If Qin Huairu really plotted against Qin Lian, it would really be a joke if the two of them fall out.
"Grandma, I have something to ask Sister Qin Lian. Hu Kui will come back later and ask him to cook. You can rest first."
After Qin Jingru said that, she went to the courtyard. When she came to the courtyard, she first went to Hu Kui's master Lin Jiaguo to say hello. After chatting for a few words, she went to prepare to go to the backyard.
When she came to the middle courtyard and saw Qin Huairu's house, she stopped and thought about asking her cousin Qin Huairu first.
After thinking about it for a moment, she shook her head and just informed Qin Lian. She would not interfere with other things. She just wanted to live her own life well. She did not want to get involved in some annoying things.
Because of the cold weather, every house was closed, and Qin Huairu didn't notice that Qin Jingru had gone to the backyard.
In the backyard, when Qin Jingru came to Qin Lian's house, she didn't see Xu Damao, which made it easier for her to tell Qin Lian about this.
"Jingru, sit down for a while and stay for dinner later." Qin Lian said and was about to go to the kitchen. Qin Jingru stopped her and said: "Sister, I just want to say something, and I won't eat the food."
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"What's the matter?" Qin Lian asked curiously. Qin Jingru sat down, lowered her voice, and roughly recounted what Lou Xiao'e said. After speaking, Qin Jingru said with a bitter face: "Sister Qin Lian, if you have any conflicts, just talk it over.
Clearly, if we really make a fuss, it won’t be good for anyone.”
"Our mother's family are all in the same village. If we really make a joke, my mother's family will be embarrassed."
At this time, Qin Lian hadn't figured it out yet, and after hearing Qin Jingru's worried words, she nodded to express her understanding. Although she still didn't know what Qin Huairu was going to do, Qin Jingru's words were very reasonable. If a joke was made, not only would they be embarrassed.
, my parents’ family will also be embarrassed.
"Jingru, sister, you have a sense of propriety." Qin Lian said. Qin Jingru saw this, said a few words, and left.
After Qin Jingru left, Qin Lian looked ugly. What was Qin Huairu doing? Or maybe Xu Damao had offended Qin Huairu.
Not having a clue, Qin Lian thought for a while and did not go to Qin Huairu directly. She waited for Xu Damao to come back and asked about the situation first.
Judging from Qin Jingru's statement, Qin Huairu obviously wanted to take control of Xu Damao, which made Qin Lian have to think more about how Qin Huairu could want to take control of Xu Damao for no reason.
When Xu Damao came back, Qin Lian had just finished cooking the food. The hot food was served, and Xu Damao sat down to eat directly.
"Da Mao, when I came back from shopping for groceries today, I heard some people in the alley talking about Qin Huairu and Sha Zhu. They all said that there was a lot of trouble in front of the widow's door. It was really not a lie."
Qin Lian was talking casually while eating. When Xu Damao heard this, he immediately curled his lips and said, "I don't blame others. Everyone would think there is something wrong with the two of them's enthusiasm."
Seeing Xu Damao speaking so casually, Qin Lian narrowed her eyes. After swallowing the food in her mouth, she said in a casual tone: "You can be remembered even if you are a widow, not to mention Qin Huairu is not bad looking. I think those words
, most of them came from people who were jealous of Qin Huairu and being close to Shazhu."
When she spoke, her eyes were fixed on Xu Damao's changes. Xu Damao didn't know that Qin Lian was paying attention to him. When he heard this, he showed a somewhat fiery gaze and blurted out: "He is indeed remembered."
As soon as the words came out, Xu Damao reacted and subconsciously looked at Qin Lian. When he saw Qin Lian looking directly at her, Xu Damao suddenly felt guilty and avoided Qin Lian's gaze.
"Eat, eat!" Xu Damao ate with big mouthfuls to hide his guilty conscience. After a few breaths, he became normal again.
Calculating mentally but not intentionally, Qin Lian already had some guesses in her mind at this time. She suppressed the fire in her heart and ate her meal calmly.
She didn't make a fuss because it had no effect. Although combined with what Qin Jingru said and Xu Damao's subconscious reaction, Qin Lian already knew that for some things, making a fuss would not necessarily have any effect, but would make things worse.
After finishing the meal, cleaning up, and watching Xu Damao smoking leisurely, Qin Lian said something and walked out.
In the middle courtyard, Qin Lian took a deep breath before coming to the door of Qin Huairu's house and knocking on the door.