After listening to Xu Da Mao's words, Qin Jing Ru developed a bad impression of He Yu Zhu. After all, Xu Da Mao was a film projectionist, and Qin Jing Ru thought Xu Da Mao's words carried weight.
Now He Yu Zhu came right up and started hitting people, acting very rude. He was so rough with a film projectionist, if she married him, wouldn't she be beaten every day?
Therefore, Qin Jing Ru had no interest in watching the movie: "Sister, I don't want to watch this movie. I'll go back early tomorrow morning."
Qin Jing Ru was a little unhappy with her older sister for introducing her to such a person.
Of course, Qin Huai Ru wouldn't force her. After all, her goal had been achieved. Just with Qin Jing Ru's beauty, she would definitely be able to stir up He Yu Zhu. That was enough. With this card, she could always have control over He Yu Zhu.
Therefore, Qin Huai Ru took the opportunity to show He Yu Zhu a very regretful expression: "Silly Zhu, let's talk about this later."
He Yu Zhu was very calm. He was already indifferent to this blind date. Although Qin Jing Ru was beautiful, he wasn't particularly interested in her. He didn't want to have too much to do with Qin Huai Ru. If he started dating Qin Jing Ru, he would inevitably owe Qin Huai Ru a favor.
"It's okay. Take your time." He Yu Zhu waved his hand.
He Yu Zhu's calm demeanor surprised Qin Huai Ru, but she left the meeting hall with Qin Jing Ru anyway.
"Sister, why did you introduce me to someone like that?" Qin Jing Ru began to complain as they walked out of the steel mill.
"Are you blaming me for introducing you to Silly Zhu? Do you know how much he earns a month?" Qin Huai Ru asked.
"How much?" Qin Jing Ru asked.
"Thirty-seven and a half yuan." Qin Huai Ru said.
"So much?" Qin Jing Ru said in surprise. A farmer could only earn a few thirty-seven and a half yuan all year round. But city people could earn a stable thirty-seven and a half yuan every month.
"He's also the head chef in the canteen. He eats in the canteen every day, so he doesn't have to spend any money. He can often bring home leftovers. He cooks the reception dinners in the factory, and he can often eat meat." Qin Huai Ru said.
Now Qin Jing Ru felt that she had been a little reckless. If she could have a good life, being beaten a little seemed acceptable.
How many men in the village didn't beat their wives? It was better to marry into the city and be beaten by a man than to marry in the countryside and be beaten by a man.
"Sister, why don't I stay another day and try to get to know him better?" Qin Jing Ru said.
"You're an idiot. You just said that to him, and now you're going to take the initiative to get to know him again? That would make it seem like we're begging to date him. Don't rush this. Go back early tomorrow morning and don't delay the work in the fields. We'll slow down here and find another opportunity. You're so beautiful, Silly Zhu can't resist you. He'll come begging me to help him get together with you sooner or later." Qin Huai Ru said.
"Sister, you have to be serious about this." Qin Jing Ru said.
Qin Huai Ru also breathed a sigh of relief. If Qin Jing Ru and Silly Zhu really got to know each other again, it might really become a thing. Qin Huai Ru didn't want Silly Zhu and Qin Jing Ru to actually get together. Qin Jing Ru was just a card for Qin Huai Ru to use to control Silly Zhu.
After Qin Huai Ru and Qin Jing Ru left, He Yu Zhu wasn't in the mood to watch "Ashima" either. Yang Xuan wasn't really interested in the films of this era. The actress was indeed very beautiful, but it was quite awkward to watch.
He Yu Zhu was a little down on his way home.
"How could Qin Huai Ru do this? I've been so good to their family, and she treats me like this." He Yu Zhu kicked a pebble into the air.
"It's normal. You're their meal ticket, and she won't let her family's meal ticket go to someone else? What do you think of Qin Huai Ru's cousin?" Yang Xuan said.
"She's really beautiful, even prettier than Qin Huai Ru." He Yu Zhu said.
"You say you don't have feelings for Qin Huai Ru, but that sentence exposes your heart. You're definitely lusting after the widow." Yang Xuan laughed.
He Yu Zhu was a little flustered: "Don't talk nonsense. I really don't."
"Actually, it's normal even if you do. To be honest, the widow is pretty good looking." Yang Xuan said.
"I really don't." He Yu Zhu said.
"Then do you want to marry Qin Jing Ru?" Yang Xuan asked.
He Yu Zhu shook his head: "I dare not get involved with Qin Huai Ru anymore. If Qin Jing Ru wasn't Qin Huai Ru's cousin, I might consider it."
Yang Xuan said: "Actually, with your conditions, you could totally find someone who has a job. Don't always rely on Qin Huai Ru, Yi Zhong Hai, and those people to solve your marriage problems. They're all hoping you stay single, and then eventually you'll have no choice but to marry the widow. That way they can comfortably let you take care of them in their old age."
"Where can I find someone? Matchmakers don't want to introduce me anymore." He Yu Zhu complained.
In this era, although free love was promoted, most marriages were still arranged by traditional matchmakers. Most people got married first and then fell in love.
"There are always some girls around who don't have a partner. For example, those with bad family backgrounds still need to find a partner, right? I heard that Bang Geng's homeroom teacher hasn't gotten married because of her family background. She came to our courtyard to visit the family, and I saw her. She's actually quite pretty." Yang Xuan said.
"You mean Teacher Ran, right? I've seen her too. But she's an intellectual, how could she look at a chef like me? Besides, she's an elementary school teacher, and I work in the canteen every day, we don't have anything in common." He Yu Zhu was very worried.
"If you don't know them, you have to find a way to find out about their family situation. There's always a way to get in touch. But you must keep this a secret from everyone in the courtyard. Don't expect anyone in the courtyard to help you." Yang Xuan said.
"Why? I was going to ask the Third Uncle to pass a message to Teacher Ran." He Yu Zhu said.
"Do you think the Third Uncle dares to offend the First Uncle and Qin Huai Ru to pass a message to Teacher Ran for you? You are the First Uncle's retirement plan." Yang Xuan said.
"Then what should I do?" He Yu Zhu asked. He had no idea, and he could only rely on Yang Xuan to give him an idea.
"It's easy. First find out where Teacher Ran lives. Then go get to know Teacher Ran's parents. Teacher Ran isn't young, wouldn't they be in a hurry to get their daughter married?" Yang Xuan said.
He Yu Zhu nodded, a smile appearing on his face: "That's a good idea. If I get to know Teacher Ran's family, I can go to their house and cook them some meals. With my skills, I'm sure I can win over Teacher Ran's family."
"You have to keep this a secret. Don't tell anyone besides the two of us. Otherwise, this won't work." Yang Xuan said.
He Yu Zhu looked at Yang Xuan: "Don't worry, I won't tell anyone this time."
"Then you have to save some money. You can't find a partner if you don't have any money on hand." Yang Xuan reminded him.
"Don't worry. From now on, I won't spend a penny of my monthly salary except for Yu Shui's living expenses and tuition, and the household expenses. I'll save it all." He Yu Zhu didn't have much money saved. He had basically lent it all to Qin Huai Ru.