Siheyuan: Started in 1950, third-level cook

Chapter 1118 What? Jia Zhangshi hanged herself?

"Hey, you're really shameless. It's been so long, and you still remember it."

Aunt Er clicked her tongue twice, then looked at the mess in the room and said, "Jia Zhangshi, where did you hide that calligraphy? So many people looked for it yesterday but couldn't find it."

Even at this point, Aunt Er was still thinking about finding the words before anyone else.

But now, even Jia Zhangshi doesn't know where that calligraphy is!

If she had already found the calligraphy, she wouldn't have gone through all that trouble of stacking chairs to look at the roof beams.

"What words? I don't understand what you're saying!"

Jia Zhangshi naturally wouldn't admit to stealing the words and wanted to get up and leave, but she was in so much pain that she could only desperately call out to Qin Huairu.

Auntie Er grimaced at her unfortunate appearance. Why would she steal from others? She deserved it.

If Jia Zhangshi ran to Chen Jun's house to steal some cornmeal or mixed flour because her family was starving, the people in the courtyard wouldn't say much even if they found out, because they needed to survive.

Stealing other things, however, reveals a problem with one's character.

"Heh, alright, let's not talk about the words then. Why are the clothes in the closet all messy? And what's with all these tables and chairs? You can't be here to hang yourself, can you?"

The second aunt, always eager for a good show, also started teasing Jia Zhangshi.

After all, Jia Zhangshi used to say that she would hang herself at someone's doorstep at any time, and today, with tables and chairs stacked under the roof beam, she really did look like she was hanging herself.

"Second Aunt, please say less."

Qin Huairu walked in with a frown and reluctantly went to help Jia Zhangshi.

She really couldn't understand Jia Zhangshi's inexplicable actions. Couldn't she have just stayed quiet for a few days after stealing the words? Why did she have to cause trouble?

You did it, but you got caught. You're as stupid as a pig.

Upon hearing the commotion, Qin Huairu considered many options, including taking Bang Geng directly to Qin Family Village and abandoning any thought of Jia Zhangshi's fate.

But then she thought, she had just lost her writing yesterday and was going back to her parents' home today. That fool Jia Zhangshi might try to protect herself by smearing her.

After hesitating for a long time, Qin Huairu finally followed.

"Ouch, ouch, don't touch me! It hurts so much here!"

Just as Qin Huairu was about to help Jia Zhangshi up, Jia Zhangshi cried out in pain.

"Mom, where did you fall?" Qin Huairu asked with disdain. If she had hurt herself, she would have to pay for medical expenses, which would be a double blow to the already impoverished Jia family.

"I don't know, but it hurts terribly whenever I move. Go find a few people to carry me out," Madam Jia instructed.

Should we have someone carry you out?

Qin Huairu's face twitched slightly upon hearing this.

Is your brain sick?

You went to Chen Jun's house and caused trouble, which was already something that couldn't be brought into the open. If you then send someone to carry you away, wouldn't that just be inviting others to watch the spectacle?

"What are you standing there for? Go on!"

Jia Zhangshi was worried that she had suffered a serious injury from the fall and might have difficulty walking in the future, so she spoke very hurriedly.

"Hey, I'll call for help!"

After saying that, Auntie Er happily went out to call for help.

"Quick, quick, stop chatting here and come with me to see the commotion! Jia Zhangshi has hanged herself in Chen Jun's house!" Auntie Er said without hesitation, trying to get everyone to the backyard to see what was going on.

Stealing is nothing compared to the thrill of hanging yourself.

Then the older women and the young wives were shocked.

"What's going on? Why would Jia Zhangshi go to Chen Jun's house to hang herself? Did they have nowhere to tie the rope?" The honest-looking old woman had a sharp tongue.

"Really? Jia Zhangshi is perfectly fine, why would she want to die?"

"Yes, although she keeps clamoring for Lao Jia to take her away, she gets Qin Huairu to take her to the doctor whenever she gets sick. If you ask me, no one in the entire courtyard is more afraid of death than her."

Faced with the questions, the second aunt spread her hands: "I don't know the specifics, but Jia Zhangshi is not mentally sound. It's understandable that she would hang herself. Besides, she didn't get along with Chen Jun. If she hanged herself in the house before she left, she could still annoy Chen Jun."

Forehead.....

The older women actually found some of the points to be true.

But to spite Chen Jun, wasn't hanging himself in the house a bit too much of a price to pay?

"Hey, let's just go take a look!"

The three women got up, waved, and then walked towards the backyard. The others followed suit.

Regardless of whether Jia Zhangshi really wanted to hang herself, at least we can watch the spectacle, and it's a spectacle of the Jia family.

Seeing the crowd heading to the backyard, Aunt Er walked straight out of the yard and headed towards the steel rolling mill.

Although we couldn't find out the whereabouts of the calligraphy, the fact that Jia Zhangshi stole something from Chen Jun's house was still important news. Telling Chen Jun in time would surely earn him a favor.

“I don’t know where my mother-in-law fell, she’s in so much pain she can’t stand up. Everyone, please help me carry her out.”

Qin Huairu felt both happy and worried when she saw so many people coming.

But it's too late to hide it now, so we can only move Jia Zhangshi out first, and then find a chance to clean up Chen Jun's room.

But instead of rushing to help, the crowd curiously looked around the room.

The room was a mess, with a table and chairs under the beams for footrests.

hiss......

It seems the second aunt wasn't lying; Jia Zhangshi really did want to hang herself.

"Oh dear, Jia Zhangshi, why can't you think straight? It's always better to be alive than dead."

"Yes, as the old saying goes, it's better to live a miserable life than to die a good death. As long as you're alive, there's hope."

“That’s right. Although Lao Jia and Jia Dongxu are gone, you still have Jia Zhuangxian and Qin Huairu!”

“Hey, I’m not trying to criticize you, but Jia Zhangshi, you’re being too selfish. If you leave, what will happen to Qin Huairu? She’s a widow, and she’s heavily pregnant. There will be no one to take care of her when she gives birth.”

"That's right, that's right. It's good that you, Jia Zhangshi, are dead, but Qin Huairu will suffer."

Um? ?

What's there to be so upset about? What's this about living a miserable life instead of dying?

Qin Huairu was completely confused.

Actually, it wasn't just her; Jia Zhangshi was also confused.

However, Qin Huairu was quick-witted and soon understood the meaning behind everyone's words.

So, they mistakenly thought that Jia Zhangshi had committed suicide.

You know what, these tables, chairs, and benches are stacked really well; at first glance, they really do look like they're trying to commit suicide.

"Hey, yesterday Chen Jun and Xu Damao suspected my mom of stealing, and she sighed and fumed all night." Qin Huairu immediately put on a pitiful look and continued, "As you all know, my mom can't stand any nonsense."

"Sigh, I never expected her to be so impulsive. Luckily, I found out in time, otherwise how would I have survived... Waaaaah."