Li Donglai frowned slightly when he looked at Teacher Liu.
"Teacher Liu, you and Mrs. Jia Zhang are in a free love relationship. Now that you have broken up, this is a relationship between the two of you. It seems to have nothing to do with me."
Just kidding, I didn't ask for my opinion when I went on a blind date.
Now that we have broken up, I have come to report it to myself, which feels a bit wrong."
Teacher Liu was about to cry but had no tears: "Director Li, this is what happened. In order to marry Jia Zhang, I gave Qin Huairu a gift of fifty yuan and more than twenty yuan to make clothes.
Now that the marriage can't happen, I just want to get all the money back.
But Qin Huairu said that I gave the money to Jia Zhang.
So she didn't give the money back to me."
After Li Donglai figured it out, he couldn't help but widen his eyes.
Qin Huairu's behavior seemed to be called confiscating other people's betrothal gifts in his previous life.
Because of this behavior, a lot of troubles were caused.
The people of this era were originally simple and simple, and such messy things would never happen.
Qin Huairu's family was one step ahead, and they actually thought of a good way to get rich through betrothal gifts.
Based on emotion and reason.
Li Donglai couldn't just sit idly by.
If this incident spreads, it will bring bad reputation to the courtyard. People will think that the people in the courtyard are all such petty and gainful people.
Secondly, if the Qin Huairu family's behavior spreads and is learned by those with ulterior motives, things will be in trouble.
When Teacher Liu saw that Li Donglai didn't say anything, he quickly said: "Director Li, I'm really sorry. I know that this matter has nothing to do with you and the courtyard. I'm really sorry to trouble you now, but
That money is really important to me."
Li Donglai can understand what Teacher Liu said. Seventy or eighty yuan is important to everyone.
Li Donglai thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry, Teacher Liu. I will hold a meeting to resolve this matter later. Don't be anxious. Go back and listen to the news first."
Teacher Liu immediately breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Thank you very much, uncle. No wonder the third uncle said you are a warm-hearted person."
At the same time, the third uncle Li Donglai also remembered that he had not communicated with the third uncle for a while.
Back in the courtyard, Li Donglai knocked on the third uncle's door.
When the third uncle saw Li Donglai standing outside, he thought he was going to raise an army to accuse him, so he quickly said: "First uncle, I'm really sorry. I was forced by Lao Liu to have no choice, so I asked him to find you.
's. You may not know that I have already approached Qin Huairu and the others once before, but they were scolded by Qin Huairu and Jia Zhang."
Looking at the third uncle who was apologizing repeatedly, Li Donglai said with a smile: "Third uncle, don't panic, I didn't come to you today to blame you.
Qin Huairu took someone else's gift. I think we should hold a meeting to resolve it.
First of all, it can be fair and open. You also know that this is my magic weapon for managing the courtyard. Only when a bowl of water is level can the residents in the courtyard convince you.
Secondly, we can also use this incident to teach the residents a lesson so that they should not use some crooked ideas that they should not use."
Li Donglai is very aware of the dangers of high betrothal gifts.
In later generations, many young people who have just graduated cannot stay and fly with the girl they love because of the bride price.
Now that Qin Huairu's family has this sign, Li Donglai naturally wants to put out the fire first and tell the lords that this is wrong.
When the third uncle heard what Li Donglai said, he breathed a sigh of relief: "Director Li, don't worry, I will definitely hold this conference successfully."
The matter of the conference was left to the third uncle, and Li Donglai returned home with great relief.
Ding Qiunan also heard about the betrothal gift. Seeing Li Donglai's serious face, she said with some confusion: "Isn't it just a few dozen yuan in gift money? Then you can find a way to get Qin Huairu to return the betrothal gift to Teacher Liu, right?
Is that all right? Do you need to worry so much?"
After saying this, he poured a bowl of tea for Li Donglai.
After Li Donglai drank the tea, he said in a deep voice: "Ding Qiunan, you only saw the surface, not the reality.
This matter is not just about the fifty yuan betrothal gift. Think about it, as soon as Jia Zhang is old, she can ask for the fifty yuan betrothal gift. Don’t those little girls in our compound have to
Do you want a gift of 100 yuan?
There are also some well-off girls, wouldn’t the bride price be higher?
In addition, if the neighbors in the compound next door saw it, would they think that he should ask for a little gift when he marries his daughter in the future, so that he would be more respectable? "
After hearing these words, Ding Qiunan suddenly woke up.
She also knows very well that people like to compare. Once the betrothal gift is regarded as the object of comparison, the sesame seeds will inevitably bloom, and the betrothal gift money will definitely soar to the end, reaching a level that no one can bear.
Ding Qiunan said: "Brother Donglai, you must take care of this matter, otherwise there will be trouble."
After saying that, he regretted it. Li Donglai was already going to hold a courtyard meeting, and he must have taken care of this matter.
On the other side, the third uncle has started to go door to door to inform the residents to attend the meeting in the evening.
Everyone felt a little strange.
"Nothing happened in our compound recently?"
"If we want to talk about something, it is probably that Jia and Zhang got married and then the husband regretted the marriage."
"Then you said there's no need to hold a meeting to resolve this kind of thing."
"Who knows? However, the master in our compound rarely holds meetings, and he is so busy with work in the research institute. If we specially hold a meeting this time, something big must happen."
The residents in the compound like to join in the fun. Ever since Li Donglai became the first uncle, the compound has become a lot quieter. Now that there is a lot of excitement, it can be seen that the residents are very happy.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Those old ladies and young wives went home to cook. They wanted to finish the meal as soon as possible and then attend the courtyard meeting.
After the notification was completed, the third uncle of the residents came to Jia's house again.
He knocked on the door.
Jia Zhang originally lived in the main room. He stood up and wanted to open the door, but was stopped by Qin Huairu.
"Mom, we rarely have guests in our house. I think it must be the third uncle. The purpose of his coming is to get those betrothal gifts. So you quickly go into the house and hide."
"Yes, yes, Qin Huairu, you are right. The third uncle is really annoying. This matter has nothing to do with him. He insists on standing up for others. If it weren't for his age, I would have
Take care of him."
Jia Zhang said he was powerful, but in fact he felt a little weak in his heart. He turned around and quietly ran to the back room to hide.
Qin Huairu straightened her collar and then opened the door.
Sure enough, it was the third uncle standing outside.
Qin Huairu said with a straight face: "Third uncle, my mother is not feeling well today and has gone to the hospital. If you want to find him, you can come back in the evening. In addition, I also advise you to take my mother to see a doctor today. The doctor told me that I
My mother has high blood pressure. She cannot be frightened.
I suspect that my mother's high blood pressure was caused by you. Considering that we are neighbors in the compound, I don't want to compensate you for not being on the same level as you.
But I advise you, if you dare to mention the bride price in the future, don’t blame me for being rude."
have to say.
Qin Huairu's brain is really good.
She lied that Mrs. Jia Zhang had high blood pressure. Since then, the third uncle will not dare to cause trouble again.
However, Qin Huairu did not understand that the third uncle did not come here for the gift.
The third uncle smiled and said: "Qin Huairu, you are mistaken. I came here today just to inform you that we will have a meeting in the courtyard tonight. Both you and Jia Zhang will attend."
When she heard that the conference was about to be held, Qin Huairu's heart skipped a beat and she felt something was wrong.
She looked at the third uncle timidly and asked: "What is the main discussion of the third uncle's meeting this time? Can you tell me first?"
Of course the third uncle knew that the purpose of holding the conference was just that he was afraid that Qin Huairu would not attend the conference. He smiled and said: "Qin Huairu holding the conference is a matter decided by the first uncle. How did I know? Besides, as long as you attend the conference, you will
Understood."
After saying that, the third uncle turned around and left with his hands behind his back.
Qin Huairu returned to the house and Jia Zhang had already come out of your house.
Mrs. Jia Zhang frowned and said, "Qin Huairu, do you think we will discuss the betrothal gift when we have a meeting in the courtyard?"
Qin Huairu said with a gloomy face: "Apart from this incident, nothing else happens in our compound on weekdays. The third uncle must have gone to find the first uncle."
When Jia Zhang heard this, she began to curse.
"This Li Donglai is really not a good person. He can't see how our family is living a good life. We only earn dozens of yuan, and he is jealous."
"He is now working as a director, he has no worries about food and drink, and has more than two hundred yuan a month. How can he understand the feelings of one of us who only earns about ten yuan from writing?"
"I think Li Donglai will definitely not die well in the future."
Hearing Jia Zhang's scolding, Qin Huairu was startled and quickly went up to stop Jia Zhang.
"Yang, be careful. If the residents in the compound hear it, we will be in trouble."
Qin Huairu knew very well that Li Donglai now had a high prestige in the courtyard.
The residents in the compound all stood on Li Donglai's side. If the residents knew that Mrs. Jia Zhang cursed Li Donglai, they would definitely report this matter to Li Donglai.
That kid Li Donglai was too cruel.
"My old lady is already fifty or sixty years old, how can she still be afraid of a young boy?" Although Jia Zhang said she was not afraid, she felt a little weak in her heart and stopped cursing.
He tilted his head and thought for a moment before saying, "Qin Huairu, how about we not go to the conference tonight?"
Qin Huairu waved her hand and said: "Mom, you must not have such thoughts. Li Donglai is not easy to deal with. If we don't participate in the conference, we will definitely be punished. Besides, this time may have nothing to do with us. If we don't participate
Conference, isn’t that just a guilty conscience? Mom, you are so capable. Even if Li Donglai wants to cause so much trouble for us, you won’t let him succeed, right?”
Seeing Qin Huairu putting all the blame on herself, Jia Zhang was so angry that her lips turned blue.
"Qin Huairu, don't forget, you also took half of the gift money. In addition, you also made new clothes? If we have to pay them back, you are also responsible, so don't even think about clearing up the relationship."
Seeing that Mrs. Jia Zhang had a clear mind, Qin Huairu quickly said with a smile: "Mom, don't worry. I will definitely not stand idly by, but I am really a little afraid of Li Donglai. You have to take action yourself."
Jia Zhang liked to hear this kind of talk, and he said proudly, 'Of course, who has my old lady been afraid of in this life?'
After the two agreed to attend the courtyard meeting, they started cooking.
Time passed bit by bit.
After Li Donglai finished eating, he and Ding Qiunan washed the dishes and chopsticks together.
In this day and age, many men are chauvinistic.
They feel that they cannot do housework at home on weekdays. If they do housework, they will be looked down upon by others.
Li Donglai did not have this view.
On weekdays, he and Ding Qiunan do half of the housework, and they cooperate with each other.
After washing the dishes, Li Donglai originally wanted to read in the study for a while, but seeing that it was getting late, he cleared the room early in order not to delay the evening meeting.
Ding Qiunan and Li Xiaomei originally wanted to attend the Siheyuan Conference, but were stopped by Li Donglai.
"I told you. Things in the courtyard are too deep. You should not get involved in it."
Ding Qiunan also remembered at this time that Li Donglai reminded him when he first entered the compound.
As for Li Xiaomei.
She was not interested in the Siheyuan Assembly. She found the noisy residents there to be too boring.
So the two looked at each other and said, "How about the two of us go to the movies."
Movie tickets are very expensive in this day and age. A movie ticket costs 25 cents.
Most people are reluctant to go to the cinema to watch movies.
On weekdays, they would only come together to watch movies in the factory.
It's just that Li Donglai's monthly salary is more than 200 yuan now, plus the laboratory subsidy, he can get more than 300 yuan a month, and Ding Qiunan's monthly salary is also more than 100 yuan, and their family
The income is nearly 400 yuan per month.
A movie ticket worth twenty-five cents is nothing to the two of them.
Of course, when the two of them go to the movies, they must take Wei Dong and Wei Guo with them. In this day and age, children do not need movie tickets to watch movies.
Ding Qiunan took his children to watch a movie.
Li Donglai came to the middle courtyard with his hands behind his back
As soon as I arrived at the middle courtyard, I saw Silly Pillar.
He walked out with Yu Juhua.
Silly Zhu saw Li Donglai walking forward and said with a smile: "Brother Donglai, there is a meeting tonight, which one are you going to punish?"
Hearing what Silly Zhu said, Li Donglai didn't say a word but pinched his ears and said: "Sinzhu, what are you talking about? Brother Donglai is the eldest man in our courtyard. He is in charge of the conference of the courtyard. Naturally, it is for the good of our courtyard.
, For the sake of the long-term peace and order of our Siheyuan, how can you use the word "rectification" to describe the Siheyuan Conference!"
