Courtyard House: He Daqing Forces Qin Huairu into Marrying at the Beginning

He Yushui had been craving chicken for a long time, and she couldn't wait to grab a chicken leg and stuff it into her mouth.

The scalding hot chicken burned her tongue, causing her body to tremble and her slender eyebrows to furrow.

"Don't be in such a hurry, be careful not to burn yourself."

He Daqing shook his head and chuckled.

In the past two years, the He family's standard of living has steadily improved.

There's no shortage of food for the little girl.

However, the habit formed over many years has not changed due to rain.

I can't resist eating when I see delicious food.

"Hehehe."

He Yuzhu smiled as he looked at his sister's aggrieved expression.

The roast chicken was just an appetizer; there were many more delicious dishes to come at the dinner.

He Daqing was well-prepared this time, determined to ensure the whole family had a good meal.

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Some are happy and some are sad.

He Daqing's family lived a carefree and happy life, while Yan Bugui's family was in a completely different situation.

The Yan family members sat together at the dining table in silence. The room was cold and quiet, like an ice cave, lacking the festive atmosphere of a holiday.

Yan Jiecheng looked at the bowl of porridge and two plates of vegetarian dishes on the table and couldn't help but sigh.

"Dad, is this all we're eating for the New Year?"

The New Year's Eve dinner was more plentiful than usual, with an extra dish of pickled vegetables.

But there was still not a trace of meat.

The Yan family's life became increasingly difficult; in previous years, they could still enjoy meat and vegetables.

For several years, the vegetables have been devoid of even a speck of oil, resulting in a significant drop in quality that makes them unappetizing.

"Isn't this enough?"

Your stomach problem has just healed, and the doctor said you shouldn't eat anything too greasy.

Eating some green vegetables is just right.

Mentioning Yan Jiecheng's illness caused Yan Bugui a pang of heartache.

If it weren't for this brat squandering the family's savings, the Yan family wouldn't have been unable to afford meat for the New Year.

It was all Yan Jiecheng's fault, not Yan Bugui's. He was stingy and refused to use his newly received salary to buy meat.

"But the doctor also said that I need to supplement my nutrition to recover my body."

This bland, watery soup isn't nutritious enough.

Having narrowly escaped death, Yan Jiecheng's courage had noticeably increased.

He wouldn't have dared to directly confront his father before.

"How is that not enough?"

Green vegetables are very nutritious, and millet porridge is very nourishing.

If you don't want to eat it, then give your portion to your younger siblings.

Yan Bugui did not back down at all.

He refused to believe that he couldn't handle that brat Yan Jiecheng.

"Now let's start serving the food."

Bring all the bowls over here.

Normally, when Yan Bugui said it was time to eat, the children would obediently follow his instructions.

Today, only Yang Ruihua handed over the bowl; the children sat still, unmoved.

It seems that Yan Jiecheng had already discussed this with his younger siblings; he came prepared.

"Hey, what do you mean by this?"

"Aren't you hungry?"

Yan Bugui frowned, and gently tapped the bowl on the table, making a stern sound.

"Let me tell you, the country is now implementing a grain rationing system."

None of the families were wealthy; they were lucky to have anything to eat.

If we keep being picky, everyone will go hungry.

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Yan Bugui shifted the blame to policy, hoping to discourage the children from resisting.

Then we can divide them up and defeat them one by one.

Unlike Liu Haizhong, Yan Bugui doesn't like to solve problems with brute force.

He prefers to scheme.

They not only scheme about trivial matters in life, but also about their own children.

"Dad, don't lie to me."

I've already visited all the different ones.

Let's leave aside the old man's family for now.

Uncle San's family is having braised pork tonight.

Yi Zhonghai's family made dumplings, with a filling of cabbage and pork.

Liu Haizhong's family is...

Every family in our compound has meat to eat on New Year's Eve, so life isn't difficult.

Why shouldn't we have one?

Don't try to trick me with money.

I know you just got paid today, so you're definitely not short of money.

Yan Jiecheng rattled off the details of the situation in the courtyard in a rapid-fire manner.

As Yan Bugui listened, his face gradually darkened.

Yan Bugui considered himself a cultured man, but in addition to being stingy, he also cared a lot about his image.

Yan Jiecheng's words ripped off his dignity.

Everyone in the courtyard was eating meat, except for Yan Bugui, who hadn't bought any.

Doesn't this imply that Yan Bugui is incompetent?

"Enough, you brat, you're quite the clever spy."

"You've investigated every single company's situation, are you really that proud of yourself?!"

Yan Bugui suddenly stood up, his half-closed eyes revealing anger.

"It's all because I had to save you, you little rascal."

Otherwise, would I be so reluctant to even buy meat on New Year's Eve?!

I'm telling you, the money for your medical treatment is a loan from me.

When you grow up, you'll have to pay me back with interest!

Yan Bugui had already planned this all along.

Even between father and son, accounts must be settled clearly; he absolutely cannot accept such a huge loss.

Chapter 108 An Uneasy New Year's Eve

"What?!

"You still want me to pay you back?"

Yan Jiecheng was stunned.

Unexpectedly, he didn't get any meat on New Year's Eve, and now his young shoulders are burdened with heavy debt.

"That's right, the surgery and subsequent treatment costs totaled 1.56 million."

Since you're my son, I'll charge you five percent interest every year.

This is much lower than the interest rates offered by money shops.

You should be content.

Yan Bugui said earnestly.

Borrowing money definitely incurs interest.

Once Yan Jiecheng gets a job and pays off this debt, Yan Bugui will be able to make a small profit.

Thinking about it this way, Yan Bugui felt much more at ease.

"I'm your own son."

You actually expect me to pay this debt back?!

Yan Jiecheng's face gradually contorted, and his voice trembled.

"The law of life is to enjoy wealth and honor. Accumulate wealth first, and enjoyment later."

Do not covet other people's money, and do not give your own wealth to others.

That money was saved up by your father with great effort, why should it all be spent by you alone?