Courtyard House: My Wife is Xu Huizhen

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Fortunately, this ordeal will soon be over, and it's time to end this tutoring session.

He Yuzhu asked in Russian with some surprise, "It's only been a month, it can't be over yet, can it?"

I felt a little regretful. If I had known Elena was going to finish the course, I wouldn't have progressed so quickly in my studies.

In just one month, I mastered more than two thousand commonly used Russian words. Looking back, I realize how fast I've been learning.

Elena is a genuine Russian beauty. As everyone knows, Russia is known for its beautiful women, each one of whom is outstanding. It's only when they grow up that they develop a barrel waist.

Elena is a rare beauty. To be honest, He Yuzhu had been taking classes with her for a month and was already having all sorts of fantasies.

Although He Yuzhu knew that a cross-border romance with Elena was impossible, he couldn't stop himself from having wild thoughts sometimes.

After all, the desire for food and sex is a common problem for every man.

Elena said, "When I study with you, I always feel like I'm stupid. Your learning ability is so good. I feel like it would be a very easy thing for you to get into university."

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the college entrance examination was gradually reinstated in 52. He Yuzhu hesitated at the time, but later decided to keep a low profile and focus on making money first, so he did not take the college entrance examination.

"I just have a good memory. Actually, I still have a lot to learn and can't do without your guidance."

He Yuzhu was still a little reluctant to see the beautiful foreign woman leave. These days, it's not easy to see a beautiful foreign woman, so he cherished the opportunity.

“But your Russian is already very good, and I feel there is nothing more I can teach you.”

"But your Mandarin isn't good enough yet. I'll teach you more Mandarin next."

"Okay, I'll teach you for a while. It's a deal, you have to teach me Chinese, because my Chinese isn't very good."

"sure no problem."

Elena added, "Keep cooking for me too."

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "No problem."

At first, He Yuzhu treated Elena to a meal he had cooked himself. The simple stir-fried cabbage and hot and sour shredded potatoes were enough to deeply attract her.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have obediently taught him Russian for over a month. Elena had long been captivated by He Yuzhu's cooking and loved it dearly.

After He Yuzhu finished, he personally cooked two dishes for her. After Elena ate them, she didn't mention ending the teaching session again.

March 1st arrived in the blink of an eye, and the bank branch launched a RMB exchange service, allowing customers to exchange 10,000 yuan for one yuan and 100 yuan for one fen. He Yuzhu immediately took the money and went to the bank.

The bank was packed with people who wanted to exchange money. He Yuzhu waited in line for a long time before he was able to exchange some new bills.

Back at the breakfast stall in Qianmen Hutong, He Yuzhu was surprised to find Chen Xueru chatting with Xu Huizhen. He asked, "What brings you here?"

Chen Xueru rolled her eyes and said, "What, am I not allowed to enter your house?"

"I'd love for you to come," Xu Huizhen quickly replied, then added, "I'm so happy! Nobody talks to me every day, I wish you could come every day."

Chen Xueru chuckled, then raised her eyebrows at He Yuzhu, her face full of smugness.

He Yuzhu sighed. Xu Hui was such a silly girl. How could she compare to Chen Xueru's shrewdness? If she continued like this, she would sell out her husband and still help him count the money.

After sitting down and chatting for a bit, Chen Xueru asked Xu Huizhen about her pregnancy. Xu Huizhen touched her already bulging belly with one hand, her face full of happiness, and softly talked about the little things about her pregnancy.

Chen Xueru was overjoyed and offered her blessings, but occasionally glanced at He Yuzhu, only to see resentment in his eyes.

Since entering the Transformation Realm, He Yuzhu has been able to control his power at will. If he says he won't let Chen Xueru get pregnant, he absolutely won't. Of course, if he wants her to get pregnant, it's just a matter of one night.

While Xu Huizhen was pregnant, Chen Xueru absolutely could not get pregnant again. The two of them had to stagger their pregnancies so that He Yuzhu wouldn't be idle.

He Yuzhu felt uneasy when Chen Xueru saw him. After sitting for a while, he said, "Since Miss Chen Xueru is here, I'll treat you to lunch."

"Great! It's been so long since I've had your cooking, I've been really craving it."

He Yuzhu thought to himself, "Big sister, you just blurt things out without even trying to cover them up in front of Xu Huizhen."

She quickly came out of the room, turned around and went into the kitchen to start preparing the dishes.

A moment later, He Yuzhu was chopping vegetables at the table when suddenly a cheerful footstep sound came, followed by a fragrant breeze, and a delicate body wrapped around He Yuzhu's thick waist from behind.

He Yuzhu knew without turning around that it must be Chen Xueru coming over, and said, "You're too bold. Don't let anyone see you."

Chen Xueru gently blew a breath into He Yuzhu's ear, then said resentfully, "Who told you not to come to my place these days?"

Didn't we go there a couple of days ago?

"That's not enough, I think about you every day."

As Chen Xueru spoke, one of her hands reached into He Yuzhu's arms from under his clothes. Her soft little hand was a little cold, which made He Yuzhu shiver. This made Chen Xueru giggle and grope him haphazardly against his skin.

"Stop fooling around, this is the kitchen."

“I’ll make a scene. So what if people see this? At most, I’ll become your concubine. Anyway, I can’t live without you for the rest of my life. I’ll be yours in life and in death.”

He Yuzhu sighed and said, "I'm sorry."

Although He Yuzhu had lived in this era for several years, his thinking was still that of later generations. After all, one's outlook on life is not so easily changed.

However, Chen Xueru did not think so. Although the Marriage Law was promulgated during the liberation and the system of monogamy was promoted, it was not widely accepted in society.

A man who had previously married multiple wives, although legally divorced his concubines, making them free.

However, in reality, many concubines still lived in the man's home, residing in a side room. Just like in the past, they ate at the same table, and at night the old man would take turns going from one wife to another, still living the life of having three wives and four concubines.

Against this backdrop, Chen Xueru did not feel ashamed to be He Yuzhu's concubine, after all, He Yuzhu had already conquered her in bed and made her willing.

"We've come to this point, why are you still saying sorry? You're my man, and I'm your woman. Don't say such polite things anymore."

"Okay, okay, I won't say anything more. Can you let go now?"

Although Chen Xueru said she was being bold, she was still afraid that others would see her. If she were really seen, how could she have the nerve to come and see Xu Huizhen?

He pinched He Yuzhu's waist with two fingers, then pulled his hand out from inside his cotton-padded coat, took two steps back, and chatted casually.

He Yuzhu quickly cooked four dishes and a spinach and egg soup, then carried them to the room on a tray.

Chen Xueru smiled and said, "Huizhen is so lucky to be able to eat such delicious food every day."

Xu Huizhen said with a smile, "Come over if you want to eat. We live so close by, it's just a short walk."

"Since you said that, then I won't be polite. I'll come over for a free meal every day from now on."

"I'm overjoyed! I finally have someone to keep me company."

"It's settled then. I'll come over when I have time."

He Yuzhu was displeased. Chen Xueru always seemed to have such wild ideas. He said, "No, what would that look like?"

"I'm coming, I'll make you furious." Chen Xueru said, then giggled.

Chen Xueru sometimes acts as if she is going against He Yuzhu in front of Xu Huizhen, her intention being to prevent Xu Huizhen from becoming suspicious.

He Yuzhu said irritably, "Why don't you clean up the side room and stay here?"

Chen Xueru's eyes lit up, and she said happily, "Then wouldn't I be able to eat your homemade meals three times a day?"

"Dream on. Go back to where you came from." He Yuzhu regretted saying that earlier.

However, He Yuzhu's words gave Chen Xueru something to think about. Her home was on Qianmen Street, and although it was next to He Yuzhu's shop, He Yuzhu rarely went to that shop on the main street.

Since He Yuzhu is unwilling to come to me, why don't I come to He Yuzhu? Of course, it's impossible for me to stay in the side room of the He family, but wouldn't it be great to be neighbors?

If anything happens in the future, He Yuzhu will be there in no time, and I can take care of her once I'm pregnant with He Yuzhu's child.

After dinner, Chen Xueru left in a hurry. He Yuzhu said that after cleaning up, they should go back to the house.

Xu Huizhen said, "Zhuzi, I think Chen Xueru has had a tough time. She has no family and is a young woman running her own business."

"It's not easy, but what does it have to do with us? She's a widow."

"Look at what you're saying. A close neighbor is worse than a distant relative. Don't argue with her. You'll quarrel every time you see her."

Xu Huizhen hesitated for a moment and said, "Zhuzi, I think you should keep a mistress."

The two female leads in the TV series, who had the worldview of later generations in the 50s, were independent, self-reliant, and real strong women, were all made up by the screenwriter.

The real Xu Huizhen was just an ordinary farm girl, not very literate, hardworking and capable, but not as independent as portrayed on TV.

Xu Huizhen felt that she couldn't please He Yuzhu at night, and it would be too unhygienic to go to a woman with her door half-closed. She might as well find a mistress who could help her serve her.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Do you think I'm that kind of person?"

Chapter 162 Am I that kind of person?

"I know you're not that kind of person, but I can't take care of you every day. What do you think of my cousin Huizhi?"

Xu Huizhen deeply felt He Yuzhu's strength. She had fainted five or six times in one night before, but He Yuzhu was still very relaxed afterwards.

That hour of hard work was nothing to He Yuzhu.

Xu Huizhen brought up this matter a few times after they got married, but He Yuzhu thought his wife was testing him, so he never gave in on it.

As Xu Huizhen became pregnant, the matter was no longer mentioned. However, several months later, Xu Huizhen brought it up again.

He Yuzhu still wouldn't budge, saying, "Silly girl, what kind of woman lets her man have a concubine? Aren't you worried that if I have a concubine, I won't want you, my first wife anymore?"

"You won't abandon me."

Xu Huizhen rolled her eyes and said, "Besides, Huizhi and I have already agreed that we sisters will serve you together from now on."

He Yuzhu said in surprise, "Are you crazy? What do you mean you've already agreed with Huizhi?"

"It means exactly what it says. Actually, Huizhi really admires you as her brother-in-law, and she doesn't object."