Siheyuan: tomb robbing? I am serious about hunting.

Chapter 558: Keep a respectful distance

After a long time, people in the courtyard kept their distance from her. Everyone knew that if they offended the deaf old lady, they would not have a good ending. Sha Zhu, as a warm-hearted person in the courtyard, was always willing to help others. He worked as a chef in the steel rolling mill, with superb skills and a generous personality. Although the deaf old lady always cursed, Sha Zhu never argued with her because she was an old lady. Every time he saw the deaf old lady in need of help, Sha Zhu would take the initiative to step forward. Qin Huairu, a hardworking and kind widow, raised three children alone. Her life was very difficult, but she was always strong and optimistic. However, the deaf old lady was always picky about her, often scolding her for being lazy and greedy, saying that she was a widow with three burdens, dragging down the whole courtyard. Every time Qin Huairu heard these words, she felt very uncomfortable, but for the sake of her children, she could only endure it silently. Recently, the deaf old lady suddenly had a problem with her health. She had a stroke, was paralyzed in bed, and could not take care of herself. When the news spread in the courtyard, everyone was shocked. Although the deaf old lady had a bad temper on weekdays, she was an old woman after all. Now that she was in such a situation, everyone felt a little sorry for her. The deaf old lady was lying on the bed, feeling very anxious. She knew that she needed someone to take care of her now, and the first person she thought of was Sha Zhu. She shouted at the top of her voice: "Sha Zhu, Sha Zhu, come here!" However, because of her deafness, her voice was particularly loud and echoed in the silent courtyard. Sha Zhu heard the shouting and ran over quickly. He walked into the deaf old lady's room and saw her lying on the bed with a painful look on her face. He couldn't help but feel a little sympathetic. "Deaf old lady, what's wrong with you?" Sha Zhu asked with concern. "I had a stroke and can't move. You have to serve me, cook for me, and take care of my excrement and urine." The deaf old lady said bluntly. When Sha Zhu heard this, he showed an embarrassed look on his face. He scratched his head and said, "Deaf old lady, I am a man, and some things are not convenient. Can you find someone else?" The deaf old lady was furious when she heard it. She scolded loudly: "You are a heartless person. I am so good to you at ordinary times. Now that I am sick, you don't care about me? Are you still a human being?" Sha Zhu's face turned red after being scolded, but he still patiently explained: "Deaf old lady, you misunderstood me. I don't ignore you, but there are some things I really can't do." The deaf old lady didn't listen to his explanation at all, and continued to scold: "You ungrateful wolf, I love you in vain. If you don't care about me, I will die in front of you!" Sha Zhu sighed helplessly. He knew the temper of the deaf old lady. Once she got angry, no one could persuade her. He thought for a while and said: "Deaf old lady, how about I help you find someone to take care of you?" "Who?" The deaf old lady asked coldly. "Qin Huairu, she is a woman, it will be more convenient for her to take care of you." Sha Zhu said. When the deaf old lady heard that it was Qin Huairu, her face suddenly became very ugly. She snorted coldly and said, "She? Can she take good care of me? She knows how to be lazy all day long. I don't want her to serve me." Sha Zhu hurriedly said, "Deaf old lady, don't say that. Qin Huairu is a good person. Although her life is difficult, she has always been strong. She will definitely take care of you." The deaf old lady was still unhappy. She said, "No, I just won't let her come. If she comes, I will scold her away." Sha Zhu looked at the deaf old lady and felt helpless. He knew that the conflict between the deaf old lady and Qin Huairu had been going on for a long time, and it was not easy to resolve it. But now the deaf old lady needs someone to take care of her, and there is nothing she can do about it. Just when Sha Zhu was in trouble, Qin Huairu heard their quarrel and walked in. She looked at the deaf old lady lying on the bed, without a trace of resentment in her heart, but full of sympathy. "Deaf old lady, don't be angry. Let me take care of you. Don't worry, I will take good care of you." Qin Huairu said softly. The deaf old lady looked at Qin Huairu, with a flash of surprise in her eyes. She didn't expect that Qin Huairu would take the initiative to take care of her. She was a little touched in her heart, but she was still unforgiving. "You will take care of me? I think you just want to take the opportunity to be lazy and don't want to work." The deaf old lady said. Qin Huairu smiled and said, "Don't worry, deaf old lady. I'm not that kind of person. I know you usually have opinions about me, but I won't take it to heart. Now you are sick and need someone to take care of you. I can't ignore it." After hearing Qin Huairu's words, the defense line in the deaf old lady's heart gradually collapsed. Her eyes were a little wet, and she said, "Qin Huairu, I was wrong before. I shouldn't always scold you. I didn't expect you to let go of the past and take care of me." Qin Huairu hurriedly said, "Deaf old lady, don't mention the past. We are all neighbors in the same yard, and we should help each other." From then on, Qin Huairu began to take care of the deaf old lady with all her heart. She got up early every day, prepared breakfast for the deaf old lady, and then helped her wash and wipe her body. At noon and in the evening, she would also deliver meals to the deaf old lady on time. Under Qin Huairu's careful care, the health of the deaf old lady gradually improved. The deaf old lady looked at Qin Huairu's busy figure, and her heart was full of gratitude. She began to reflect on her previous behavior and felt that she was really too much. She decided to change herself and no longer scold people like before. One day, the deaf old lady called Qin Huairu to her side, took her hand and said, "Qin Huairu, thank you for your care during this period. I was sorry for you before, can you forgive me?" Qin Huairu smiled and said, "Deaf old lady, don't say that. I don't blame you a long time ago. As long as you can get better, I will be happy." The deaf old lady nodded and said, "From today on, I will change my temper. I can't be like before. I want to be a good neighbor." Qin Huairu was very relieved when she heard it. She knew that the deaf old lady had really changed. As time went by, the relationship between the deaf old lady and Qin Huairu got better and better. They were no longer enemies as before, but became close friends. Other people in the courtyard were also very surprised and happy to see their changes. Sha Zhu watched all this with deep emotion. He did not expect that a disease could resolve the conflict between the deaf old lady and Qin Huairu. He felt that this was the wonder of life. In this courtyard full of fireworks, the relationship between neighbors is like this. Sometimes there will be conflicts and quarrels, but at critical moments, everyone will still help each other and tolerate each other.