1959Siheyuan, a Turnaround

Chapter 364 Complex Quadrangle

After Lou Xiao'e and Xu Damao got married, the courtyard was like a calm lake with a stone thrown into it, causing circles of lively ripples.

Lou Xiao'e's family was well-off, and the dowry she brought was extremely generous.

She is simple and generous, and her character is like sunshine in the courtyard, warming the hearts of the neighbors.

Lou Xiao'e always carried candied melon seeds in her pocket when she went out, and she would give two to every child she saw, which made the aunties in the courtyard extremely enthusiastic towards her.

"Oh, look at Xiao'e, she is such a good girl, very generous and never stingy."

The second aunt held Lou Xiao'e's hand with a smile on her face.

Lou Xiao'e smiled and responded: "Second Aunt, please don't say that. We are all neighbors. Is it necessary to be so polite to share a piece of candy?"

As he spoke, he took out a handful of candy from his pocket and distributed it to the people around him.

The third aunt also came over and said, "Xiao'e, you are so loose-handed. Unlike some people, you never think about us neighbors."

Lou Xiao'e just smiled and didn't say anything.

In fact, she knew in her heart that these people were so enthusiastic towards her, partly because she was generous and could get some benefits from her from time to time.

But she doesn't care. As long as everyone gets along well, she's happy.

As time went by, Lou Xiao'e became the most popular new bride in the courtyard, and people greeted her warmly wherever she went.

However, as time went on, Lou Xiao'e gradually realized that the people in the courtyard seemed to be divided into several groups.

That day, she sat in the house drinking water and began to think.

"It's a bit strange." She frowned and thought secretly, "People like Yi Zhonghai's family, the Jia family and the deaf old lady, every time I see them, I feel uncomfortable all over. It seems that there is something hidden in their eyes, which makes people feel eerie and don't want to deal with them any more."

Thinking of the second and third aunts, Lou Xiaoe sighed softly: "These people are really short-sighted. Although they are enthusiastic about me, I know that they are just after the things in my hands. But they are harmless, just lacking some sincerity."

But there are still people like Chen Lanxiang. Lou Xiao'e can't help but smile every time she thinks of her.

"Lanxiang is a down-to-earth person. When you get along with her, you can feel that she is sincere. Everything she says and does makes people feel at ease."

Once, Lou Xiao'e followed Chen Lanxiang to the Li family courtyard to play.

As soon as I entered the courtyard, Grandma Li greeted me warmly.

Grandma Li held her hand and asked her about her health. It felt like she was back home.

Before leaving, Grandma Li forced some vegetables that she had grown herself into her own hands.

"Xiao'e, these are grown by me herself. They are freshly picked and delicious." Grandma Li said with a smile.

Lou Xiao'e took it happily: "Thank you grandma, you are so polite." At that moment, her heart was filled with warmth.

From then on, Lou Xiao'e naturally became close to Sha Zhu's family.

She especially likes the chubby little baby in Sha Zhu's house and can't let it go every time she goes there.

Every day after Xu Damao went to work, she would run to Chen Lanxiang's house and would not come back until noon. She would bring food and eat together at Chen Lanxiang's house.

She also went to Li's house with Chen Lanxiang for a meal, and that feeling was particularly new to her.

"Lanxiang, I feel really good to know you. It wasn't so lively when I was at my mother's house before." Lou Xiao'e said to Chen Lanxiang with a smile.

Chen Lanxiang also smiled: "It is fate that we can be neighbors. From now on, we will get along like sisters."

That evening, when Xu Damao came home from get off work, Lou Xiao'e told him about her discoveries in the hospital.

Xu Damao sneered after hearing this: "Humph, you just discovered it now, wife. Things in this courtyard are very complicated."

Lou Xiao'e asked curiously, "How complicated is it? Tell me about it quickly."

Xu Damao sat on the chair and crossed his legs. "Let's talk about that old guy Yi Zhonghai. He has no children. He sided with the Jia family a lot in the beginning. He was Jia Dongxu's master, so the two families naturally became close."

"Let's talk about Shazhu's brother and sister. In 51, Shazhu's father followed a widow and left the two of them alone. They were pitiful. But Yi Zhonghai not only didn't help, but also did something bad behind their backs. He embezzled the living expenses that Shazhu's father sent by mail. Do you think Yi Zhonghai is a sinister person?"

Lou Xiao'e's eyes widened: "Ah? How could he do this? No wonder Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai don't get along, it turns out it's because of this!"

Xu Damao continued, "There is also Jia Zhang from the Jia family. She is also a shrew. She allowed Jia Banggeng to steal things from the Li family. What kind of nonsense is that? Moreover, she pushed Chen Lanxiang down without caring about anything, causing her to have a premature birth. In the end, she was sentenced to three years of labor reform. This courtyard looks peaceful, but in fact, there are many things hidden."

After hearing this, Lou Xiao'e was terrified: "So there are so many terrible things in this hospital. I felt that those people were not right before, but I didn't expect them to be so bad."

She secretly thanked her lucky stars that her intuition was sharp enough for her not getting too close to those people.

At the same time, she felt more sympathetic towards the experiences of Sha Zhu and Chen Lanxiang, and was determined to get along better with them.

Xu Damao leaned forward and continued, "Also, don't be fooled by Qin Huairu's appearance. She usually acts diligent and seems to be an honest person, but in fact, she is not serious at all. She slept with other men before she got married."

At this point, Xu Damao's eyes were obviously filled with contempt, and the corners of his mouth were slightly curled, as if just mentioning this name made him feel a little disgusted.

Lou Xiao'e's eyes widened instantly when she heard this, her face full of disbelief. She covered her mouth with her hands and exclaimed, "What? Damao, are you telling the truth? She looks honest, how could she be such a person?"

Lou Xiao'e's heart seemed to be filled with turbulent waves. She knew very well how important a woman's reputation was.

She never imagined that Qin Huairu, who usually looked simple and hardworking, actually had such an unbearable side.

Xu Damao nodded when he saw Lou Xiao'e's reaction, and said more firmly, "Wife, how can I say such things nonsense? I heard it from the villagers themselves. You must stay away from Qin Huairu in the future. She is really not a good person."

Xu Damao always remembered the incident in which Qin Huairu and Yi Zhonghai conspired to plot against him.

When he thought of this, he became furious and his disgust towards Qin Huairu increased even more.

In his opinion, Qin Huairu is a woman who will do anything to achieve her goals.

As for the unclear and fleeting romance between him and Qin Huairu, he had long forgotten about it, as if it was just an insignificant episode.

Now his heart and eyes are filled with Lou Xiao'e. He only hopes that Lou Xiao'e will not have anything to do with Qin Huairu and will not be led astray by her.

Lou Xiao'e frowned and secretly took note of Xu Damao's words in her heart.

She didn't have any special feelings towards Qin Huairu to begin with, and now after hearing this, she was even more determined to keep her distance: "Da Mao, don't worry, I don't have much in common with her, and I will definitely stay away from her in the future. It's better for us to have less contact with people like this."