fictionpage Chapter 12 Set a Small Goal
Chapter 12 Set a Small Goal
Looking at everything before him, Shen Zhishou knew that Yi Zhonghai was actually favoring Sha Zhu, but he didn't think Xu Damao was wronged.
Shen Zhishou actually agrees with taking direct action against certain verbally abusive people.
After all, Shen Zhishou also quite liked the "take action instead of talking nonsense" approach.
With Yi Zhonghai's favoritism, the dispute between Sha Zhu and Xu Damao was ultimately resolved by turning a major issue into a minor one and then letting it go.
Each of them deserves fifty lashes!
They were each assigned to be responsible for cleaning the courtyard for a week as a form of punishment.
This punishment had no effect on either of them.
"Does anyone have any other differing opinions?"
After Yi Zhonghai finished explaining his decision to punish Sha Zhu and Xu Damao, he asked the residents of the courtyard for their opinions.
The answer is naturally no.
This is something that's none of my business, so I should just mind my own business.
"Is that all?"
Yu Li was a little confused.
She couldn't even understand how the person involved could have no objection to this compromised solution.
"Okay, that's it!"
Shen Zhishou, carrying the legs of two stools in one hand and holding Yu Li's hand in the other, said, "Let's go. If there's anything you don't understand, we can talk about it when we get home!"
Yu Li responded softly and followed Shen Zhishou home.
Unbeknownst to her, Yan Jiecheng wore a resentful expression, like a pitiful abandoned child.
Shen Zhishou and Yu Li returned home, and as soon as they put down the chairs, Yu Li spoke up.
"Just now, that old man was clearly trying to smooth things over, and he even seemed to be biased towards Sha Zhu. Couldn't the people in the courtyard see that?"
Upon hearing Yu Li's words, Shen Zhishou laughed, pulled her into his arms, and smiled, "So, if you were handling this matter, how do you think it should be done?"
"Of course..."
Yu Li was momentarily speechless.
If she were to handle this dispute, how should it be handled?
Xu Damao started the trouble first, and Sha Zhu followed suit.
In truth, both of them were at fault.
If we really had to decide whose situation was more egregious, it seems quite difficult to make a judgment.
At first glance, it seems that Sha Zhu shouldn't have made a move, but if Xu Damao hadn't caused trouble, Sha Zhu wouldn't have done it.
For a moment, Yu Li didn't know how to judge the matter.
Shen Zhishou gently patted Yu Li's thigh and said, "See? This matter was originally a mess, and everyone has their own reasons."
"Although Yi Zhonghai is indeed trying to smooth things over, what other way is there to resolve this matter?"
"Shazhu and Xu Damao have known each other since they were little, and they often bicker and fight."
"These two are a perfect match, one willing to hit and the other willing to be hit. If they weren't both men, I think they'd be a married couple!"
After Shen Zhishou finished speaking, Yu Li was dumbfounded. She turned to look at Shen Zhishou, not knowing what to say.
Sha Zhu and Xu Damao, husband and wife?
What is all this about?
"Okay, let's not think about it anymore. It's getting late, let's go to sleep!"
"Tomorrow, are you taking me back to meet my future father-in-law and mother-in-law?"
"what!"
Upon hearing Shen Zhishou say this, Yu Li's mind went blank for a moment.
How could she have forgotten about this?
How should she explain this to her family?
"Shen Zhishou, how about we go back in a few days? I... I haven't figured out how to explain it to my family yet!"
Yu Li lacked confidence.
Shen Zhishou smiled and didn't insist.
He just said it offhand.
Besides, we still need to renovate the house tomorrow.
Whether it was because she slept too long in the afternoon or because she had something on her mind, Yu Li couldn't fall asleep at all.
Seeing his young wife tossing and turning, unable to sleep, Shen Zhishou simply dragged her to do some exercise.
People shouldn't be too idle, otherwise they'll start overthinking.
With his exceptional physique, Shen Zhishou easily sent his beloved wife to sleep.
……
I woke up early in the morning to a bright and sunny day outside.
Shen Zhishou glanced at Yu Li, who was still fast asleep, got up, and went out.
I went to the public toilet to relieve myself, and there I encountered the Yan family cleaning the toilet.
Because Shen Zhishou married Yu Li, the Yan family felt quite awkward whenever they saw Shen Zhishou.
However, the family was relatively rational and did not resent Shen Zhishou because of this, but they could not pretend that this had not happened. There was always something between them and Shen Zhishou.
When Shen Zhishou met the Yan family, he simply smiled and didn't say much.
After draining the water, Shen Zhishou went around the courtyard and took a bucket to the central courtyard to fetch water for washing.
I ran into Qin Huairu again at the tap.
Of course, besides Qin Huairu, there's also Sha Zhu.
Qin Huairu was still washing clothes, and Sha Zhu was brushing his teeth, but Sha Zhu's eyes would always steal glances at Qin Huairu.
Shen Zhishou greeted the two men, then took the water and left.
When he got home, Yu Li had also woken up.
Shen Zhishou leaned forward and kissed her before telling her to brush her teeth and wash her face.
After Li finished washing up, the two of them went out to have breakfast.
Breakfast was very simple.
Porridge with vegetable filling and steamed buns are a cheap and delicious meal.
Here, that's for you!
"This is all the money and tickets I've saved!"
On the way back to the courtyard, Yu Li stuffed a small cloth bag into Shen Zhishou's hand.
Shen Zhishou looked at the small cloth bag in his hand, turned to look at Yu Li walking beside him, a happy smile on his face, reached out and grabbed his opponent's hand, and put the small cloth bag back into her hand.
"Don't worry, your man still has money!"
Shen Zhishou really didn't have the habit of spending women's money.
Of course, if Yu Li were a wealthy woman like Lou Xiao'e, Shen Zhishou wouldn't refuse to be a kept man.
However, Yu Li is not a rich person.
It's not easy for her to save any money.
After all, Yu Li didn't have a formal job and could only take on odd jobs at the neighborhood office. She really had to stretch every penny she earned.
"This is your secret stash of money; keep it for yourself!"
"When I make money later, I'll hand it all over to you to manage!"
Shen Zhishou made a solemn statement.
Making money these days is really not easy.
Shen Zhishou had also considered whether or not to become a plagiarist, but now it was 1962, not long after that period.
To plagiarize at this point is simply insane.
As for those who write revolutionary songs, they're pretty much the same thing.
Making money during this period is really not easy.
"Um!"
Yu Li put away her little bit of savings and let Shen Zhishou lead her by the hand as they walked briskly around the courtyard.
Not long after the two returned home, the construction team from the neighborhood committee came looking for them.
Shen Zhishou and Yu Li chatted with the construction workers for a while and finalized the construction plan. At the same time, they also finalized the plan to build the entire skylight for them.
As for Shen Zhishou's idea of having a two-story attic, the foreman said it was also possible.
Unfortunately, Shen Zhishou doesn't have enough money right now, so this idea has to be put on hold for the time being.
"Let's set a small goal: get the house completely renovated next year!"
Shen Zhishou secretly set himself a short-term goal, which required him to find ways to make money.