Courtyard House: My Wife is Xu Huizhen

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Xu Huizhen said, "You should go and see your good neighbor."

"Sigh, it used to be in a courtyard house, and it was a front and back courtyard, but now it's a left and right courtyard."

"Stop complaining, it's your fault for being their matchmaker."

Heaven have mercy! He Yuzhu only wanted to get the painting at the time; he didn't think about anything else.

"coming."

He Yuzhu agreed and came out, then asked, "What did you call me for?"

"I only have my own wine jars at home, could you help me move them?" Xu Zhaodi said with a hint of grievance.

"Alright, you wait."

He Yuzhu stood at the door, said something to his wife, then came out and went into the neighboring yard.

When Xu Zhaodi saw him come in, she went up to him and pulled He Yuzhu into the house.

He Yuzhu also asked, "Where's the wine jar?"

"My silly brother, what wine jar? I'm so anxious!"

He Yuzhu asked on purpose, and was also a little angry with Xu Zhaodi, who had gone a bit too far this time.

Xu Zhaodi pulled He Yuzhu into the house, closed the door, and began to unbutton the buttons on her clothes.

"What are you doing?" He Yuzhu asked again.

“My silly brother, aren’t you just asking the obvious? I’ve already lied. I’m not pregnant. Hurry up and let me get pregnant. Once my belly is big, I don’t want a divorce.”

Xu Zhaodi quickly took off her outer clothes and even reached out to undo He Yuzhu's belt.

He Yuzhu quickly grabbed her hand and asked, "You still say I'm stupid? I think you're the stupid one. You didn't even know you were pregnant?"

Xu Zhaodi laughed and said, "What do you mean I'm pregnant? I was lying to them. If I hadn't told them I was pregnant, Mr. He would have definitely divorced me."

"My silly sister, you're really pregnant," He Yuzhu said helplessly.

When they were discussing things earlier, Xu Zhaodi said she was pregnant, and He Yuzhu used his spiritual power to confirm that Xu Zhaodi was indeed pregnant.

I thought Xu Zhaodi had already noticed, but she was busy with the funeral arrangements and didn't make a fuss.

Who knew that Xu Zhaodi was so ignorant and unaware that she was pregnant? It turned out she was lying.

He Yuzhu found it hilarious that a pregnant woman didn't know she was pregnant and then lied and said she was.

Xu Zhaodi was dumbfounded and said blankly, "I didn't even know I was pregnant. How did you know I was pregnant? You're not lying to me, are you?"

"You silly girl, why would I lie to you?"

He Yuzhu picked up the coat that had been thrown aside and put it on her, saying, "You're really pregnant. Be careful from now on and don't do any physical labor."

"Really? I don't feel like I'm pregnant, and you're not a doctor."

Xu Zhaodi was completely bewildered. She had thought she wasn't pregnant and was just lying. Today, she took advantage of the fact that no one was home to call He Yuzhu over for a secret rendezvous.

Ideally, I should get pregnant during this time so I won't get a divorce.

After all, divorced women suffer too much. They are often pointed at and gossiped about, can't go back to their parents' home, and if they rent a place outside, they will be harassed by many shady men.

He Yuzhu said, "You don't even believe what I say? Do you want to get beaten up?"

Xu Zhaodi rolled her eyes at He Yuzhu, turned around, leaned on the chair, sticking her round bottom up high, and whispered:

"Good brother, I was wrong, you can hit me."

He Yuzhu reached out and slapped it hard twice, saying, "Don't think that just because you're pregnant I won't dare to hit you. What you did this time at home was really too much."

"Yes, I accept the punishment. It was my daughter who was disobedient."

......

He Yuzhu didn't know what to say. He had thought about getting Xu Zhaodi to call him "Dad" before, but she just couldn't bring herself to say it.

But she cried out because she was pregnant and couldn't do anything, which was really frustrating.

"Never mind, get up, I'll go get you some wine."

He told her to sit down and then went out to get more wine. He Yongqiang left, and Xu Zhaodi had to go to work, so the tavern couldn't open for the time being.

Many of the loose bottles of liquor in the storefront need to be resealed and moved to the warehouse.

She, a girl, couldn't possibly move it all by herself. He Yuzhu made several trips back and forth to put all the wine away.

When I got back, I asked, "What do you want to do in the future?"

"I'll go to my job, and the bar will just have to close."

Xu Zhaodi asked, "You're not lying to me, are you? Am I really pregnant?"

“Nonsense, you’ll find out in a few days,” He Yuzhu said.

Xu Zhaodi reached out and covered her still very flat stomach, thought for a moment and said, "Brother Zhu, I hope this child is yours. He hasn't touched me much these past few days."

He Yuzhu broke out in a cold sweat. If this was his own child, wouldn't it be seen by others after it was born?

"Why don't you two just get a divorce? I'll find you a place to live."

"No, you probably just want to put me far away."

Having his secret exposed by Xu Zhaodi, He Yuzhu could only manage a dry laugh. This was troublesome; what should he do?

Now that the wine jars had all been moved, He Yuzhu didn't linger. He turned and left the tavern, returning home.

He felt a little uneasy and was somewhat absent-minded even while holding Xiu'er.

Xu Huizhen saw through He Yuzhu's thoughts and said, "Zhuzi, don't take it to heart. This isn't your fault."

He Yuzhu was still wondering whether the child in Xu Zhangdi's belly was his.

Upon hearing this, he said, "This matter concerns me greatly, how can I not think about it?"

I only realized something was wrong after I said it, and I secretly blamed myself for being too outspoken. Fortunately, I didn't say anything wrong.

"Yes, you were their matchmaker, but what business is it of yours how the couple lives? Xu Zhaodi may have a bad temper, but He Yongqiang has a good temper?"

Hearing this, He Yuzhu felt much more at ease.

Xu Huizhen said, "Zhuzi, since Grandpa He has passed away, should we buy his collection? Or should we buy his courtyard as well?"

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He Yuzhu's eyes lit up immediately. This was indeed a good thing. He didn't care about the yard; he had money and could buy a yard anywhere.

Old Man Kehe has quite a collection, including antiques, calligraphy and paintings, porcelain and jade. He invested all the money he earned from selling wine in these items.

"I'll talk to He Yongqiang about it when he gets back."

This was just a casual remark; He Yuzhu currently has a lot to do.

I'll be going to check out the braised meat shop in a few days, work a day shift, and then go to the cannery to oversee things. Spring is here and the flowers are blooming, so the fruits will be in season soon. The cannery has stopped producing brine bottles and wine bottles and is now focusing all its efforts on producing canned food jars.

Focus more on selling appliances, sell them as quickly as possible, and secure your profits.

Two months passed in the blink of an eye. Xu Zhaodi went to the hospital for a check-up and confirmed that she was pregnant. Both mother and child were safe, which made Xu Zhaodi very happy.

That day, when He Yuzhu got off work and returned home, he saw Xu Huizhen and Xu Zhaodi sitting together, exchanging their experiences as pregnant women.

"Brother Zhu, you're back!" Xu Zhaodi greeted him warmly.

"Hmm, how's work lately?"

"It's the same as always. Even though I'm pregnant, I still have to go to work as usual, otherwise what will I eat?"

When He Yongqiang left, he took all the money from the house. Xu Zhaodi later had He Yuzhu take all the wine to sell, which provided them with a source of income.

Fortunately, there is still work at the machine repair shop. Although it is hard work, it is still bearable.

Xu Zhaodi looked at Xu Huizhen and said, "Sister, I want Brother Zhu to do me a favor."

"Look at what you're saying. Go talk to your brother Zhu Zi. What's the use of talking to me?"

"Sister, aren't you the head of the household? If you give the order, how could my brother Zhuzi not listen?" Xu Zhaodi said with a smile.

"What opinions could I possibly have? Just say what's on your mind."

Xu Zhaodi then turned to He Yuzhu and said, "Brother Zhu, I would like to trouble you to go to Shidu. He hasn't come back for the past two months. Is he dead out there?"

"That's fine, but I don't know where he lives."

Xu Zhaodi said, "I had heard them say before that when the adoption took place, Grandpa Niu had visited their home."

"Okay, I'll go find him and take a look. You can't keep dragging this on like this."

The next day, He Yuzhu went to find Master Niu. Master Niu, upon hearing the purpose of He Yuzhu's visit, said:

“He Yongqiang’s behavior is really outrageous. How can he not come back to see us for two months? Okay, let’s go.”

As he was speaking, he reached for his bicycle, but He Yuzhu quickly said, "No need, Uncle Niu, I've already borrowed one."

"Oh, Mr. He is truly capable."

When I came out and saw a GAZ sedan parked in the alley, I couldn't help but give it a thumbs up:

"I thought it was a three-wheeled vehicle, but it turned out to be a sedan."