Granny Jia also didn't get off scot-free; her money being stolen this time was truly what she deserved.
Chen Jianye said with a smile.
As someone who held a grudge against Jia Zhangshi, his words were quite fitting.
“Haha, you’d better keep your voice down. If Granny Jia hears you, she’ll definitely find new ways to badmouth you later.”
Yu Li covered her mouth and chuckled softly.
“She already ruined my dating prospects; what else can she badmouth me about?”
“I’m not afraid of her either.”
Chen Jianye didn’t care.
If he didn’t jump out and mock Granny Jia when she was in trouble, it would seem out of place.
Qin Huairu’s cheeks were puffed out as she came to the front Courtyard to wash dishes.
She hadn’t finished washing her dishes earlier when she heard Jia Zhangshi’s shouts and rushed home with her children.
Only now did she have time to come back and wash the dishes.
Chen Jianye and Yu Li consciously skipped over the topic of Jia.
With Jia Zhangshi’s money lost, the biggest victim was undoubtedly Qin Huairu.
Her cheeks were swollen from Jia Zhangshi hitting her; it was truly a miserable sight.
In front of Qin Huairu, neither of them mentioned Jia’s wounds.
“Oh, Jianye, you’re still washing your own dishes.”
Qin Huairu suddenly said.
“Yes, I’m the only one at home. If I don’t wash the dishes, who will wash them for me?”
Chen Jianye replied.
“With the money you have, you could totally find someone to help you with housework.”
“You’re also earning a salary now, so you don’t have to worry about running out of money.”
Qin Huairu said with a smile.
“Jia Family Sister-in-law, what you said makes sense, but I don’t know who to look for.”
Chen Jianye agreed.
Honestly, he thought what Qin Huairu said was indeed pleasant to hear.
His assets had already reached two thousand yuan, he had the System, and he still washed dishes and clothes every day.
He even had to rely on his two legs to walk.
It was simply outrageous.
“If you don’t mind, just find me.”
“Give me… five yuan a month, and I’ll help you wash dishes and clothes.”
Qin Huairu volunteered.
“That’s not good. You’re pregnant; how can I let you do heavy labor?”
Chen Jianye refused without thinking.
“Hey, what’s wrong with being pregnant? I still have to do housework at home anyway.”
“Are you saying I’m asking for too much money?”
Qin Huairu was very enthusiastic.
The main reason was that Jia’s savings had been completely wiped out by the thief.
Their future days would visibly be difficult.
Qin Huairu was also looking for a livelihood for herself; an extra source of income was naturally better.
Like Old Ding’s wife and others, they made matchboxes or took on needlework at home, working five or six hours a day for only a few yuan in income.
Compared to them, the path Qin Huairu was carving out for herself was much easier.
“Jia Family Sister-in-law, I appreciate your kindness, but I really can’t bring myself to let a pregnant woman serve me.”
Chen Jianye’s attitude was firm.
What if Qin Huairu fell while washing his dishes and clothes?
That wouldn’t be something five yuan could settle.
At the very least, he’d have to pay Qin Huairu’s medical expenses.
If Qin Huairu lost the child in her belly, a few hundred yuan wouldn’t be enough.
Jia was now desperate, and it was hard to guarantee that Jia Zhangshi wouldn’t use Qin Huairu’s unborn child to set a trap for him.
It wasn’t that Chen Jianye thought people were too bad.
In the face of profit, human hearts are the most vulnerable to temptation.
Qin Huairu tried to persuade him a few more times, but Chen Jianye left no opening.
After finishing the dishes, Qin Huairu carried the enamel basin home.
“Jianye, you seemed quite tempted at first, but why did you disagree later?”
Yu Li asked softly.
“Li Jie, if there was a proper person to do housework for me, I’d definitely be happy.”
“Qin Huairu is pregnant. If something were to happen to her, Jia would definitely blame me.”
“Isn’t that the truth?”
Chen Jianye replied in an equally soft voice.
“You’re absolutely right. Maybe Granny Jia was even hoping to extort you.”
Yu Li nodded repeatedly, looking at Chen Jianye with a touch of surprise: “I didn’t realize, you’re quite a clever young man.”
“Being tricked by Jia too many times, it’s all tears.”
Chen Jianye chuckled.
“Hey, what about me?”
Yu Li suddenly asked.
“You? You want to wash dishes and clothes for me?”
Chen Jianye hesitated for a moment, then confirmed.
“Mm, I’m very efficient at work. Anyway, I wash all the dishes and clothes at home now, so it’s no big deal to add yours.”
“The price can be what Qin Huairu said, just five yuan a month is fine.”
Yu Li nodded.
She had just calculated it in her mind and was also tempted.
“Can Yan Jiecheng agree?”
Chen Jianye teased.
“He’ll definitely agree. Why wouldn’t he agree to something that brings in money?”
Yu Li said naturally.
Chen Jianye recalled that in the original plot, Yu Li was indeed a very capable woman.
After policies loosened, she pulled Yan Jiecheng into opening a restaurant.
Yan Jiecheng had no money, so Yu Li borrowed money from Yan Fugui and managed to get the restaurant up and running.
Although it wasn’t that time yet, Yu Li was already showing the style of a strong woman.
“What do you say?”
Yu Li urged.
“How about you ask Third Master first? Honestly, I actually wanted to find Third Aunt or Old Ding’s wife to help with the work.”
“If Third Master agrees, have him come find me.”
Chen Jianye thought for a moment and replied.
He just wanted to make things easier for himself.
Finding anyone for help was still finding help, and giving money to anyone was still giving money.
As long as it didn’t cause him trouble.
As for anything happening between him and Yu Li, no matter how stupid Chen Jianye was, he wouldn’t get involved with a woman from the Courtyard.
With hundreds of thousands of unmarried and childless girls in Four Nine City, why would he do something improper in the Courtyard?
That would be no different from seeking death.
“Okay, I’ll go back and tell my dad.”
Yu Li smiled.
Chen Jianye picked up his basin and left.
Back home, he took out the books he had borrowed from the Library and began to read and take notes.
Half an hour passed.
A knock on the door and Yan Fugui’s voice sounded from outside.
“Jianye, you haven’t rested yet, have you?”
“Not yet, Third Master, come on in.”
Chen Jianye replied.
Yan Fugui pushed the door open and saw Chen Jianye sitting at the dining table reading, his eyes slightly brightening: “No wonder you got promoted so quickly, you’re really hardworking.”
“If my four children had half your drive, I’d be laughing in my dreams.”
“Third Master, your children are all diligent and capable; they won’t be bad in the future either.”
Chen Jianye said with a smile.
The other party had said good things, so he had to return the favor.
“Heh heh, what you said is pleasant to hear, I like it.”
Yan Fugui chuckled and sat opposite Chen Jianye: “I heard you want to find someone to do housework?”
“That’s right. While I was washing dishes earlier, Jia Family Sister-in-law mentioned it, and I thought it was indeed necessary.”
“You know, Granny Jia has been spreading rumors everywhere that I have a mental illness and won’t live much longer. I probably won’t find a partner anytime soon, and it’s not proper for a grown man like me to be washing dishes and clothes every day.”
“Li Jie just happened to hear about it.”
Chen Jianye explained the reason, then asked with a smile: “Third Master, did you come to me after discussing it?”
“We’ve discussed it. My little Li will help you. If she’s busy, your auntie can lend a hand.”
“Five yuan a month. We’ll sign an agreement, and the money will be paid after a full month of work.”
Yan Fugui nodded.
He already had a plan in mind before coming.