Courtyard House: Drunk and barging into the Xu family's house, I woke up numb.

"Although I don't like this kid, I have to say that he's a good catch, not someone a country girl like you can get close to."

"She's the deputy head of the security department at the steel rolling mill, a cadre in the factory. How could she possibly be interested in you?"

As they spoke, the two arrived at the backyard, where they saw six tables set up, and most of the people in the yard were enjoying their meals.

Looking at the food that had been nearly half eaten, Jia Zhangshi felt a surge of resentment.

"Qin Huairu, how dare you eat there!"

"You promised to pick me up from the hospital today, why didn't you come?"

Qin Huairu was startled when she heard her mother-in-law's voice, and the meat she had just put in her mouth fell to the ground.

"Mom, why are you back?"

Qin Huairu put down her chopsticks and quickly walked to Jia Zhangshi.

"Mom, I was just too busy today and forgot for a moment. I was thinking of picking you up after I saw the old lady off this afternoon."

As Jia Zhangshi watched the meat and vegetables on the table being eaten away bit by bit, her heart ached terribly.

"Come pick me up this afternoon! By the time you come, the daylily will be cold!"

"I've been starving for ages, hurry up and get me two steamed buns."

After saying that, Jia Zhangshi sat down in Qin Huairu's seat, picked up her chopsticks, and prepared to start eating.

Seeing this, Xu Damao, who was not far away, stood up and teased.

"That's right, Aunt Zhang has lost weight in the last few days."

"Qin Huairu, hurry up and get some steamed buns for Aunt Zhang!"

After he finished speaking, he didn't wait for Qin Huairu to speak, and continued to look at Jia Zhangshi and asked.

"Aunt Zhang, do you know what kind of feast we're having today?"

Jia Zhangshi picked up a piece of fatty meat and stuffed it into her mouth, saying as she ate.

"It's just a funeral for a deaf old lady, why are you acting like everyone knows about it?"

He Daqing also looked down on Jia Zhangshi; he had despised her ever since he left the courtyard house.

“Sister-in-law Jia, since you know that today is the old lady’s funeral day, this is also a feast held for the deaf old lady.”

"Then you should at least offer a token of appreciation before you eat, you can't just eat for free."

Jia Zhang was stunned.

"Just a token gesture?"

"Didn't my daughter-in-law already pay our family's share?"

Yi Zhonghai said upon hearing this.

"Sister-in-law, Brother Daqing isn't talking about money."

"Today is the old lady's big day. Even if you don't spend a penny, as long as you come here, you'll get a pair of chopsticks."

"However, these rules still need to be followed."

Jia Zhangshi continued to pick up food with her chopsticks.

"Rules? What rules?"

"That's what the older woman said."

"Sister-in-law, have you forgotten the rules for staying in the hospital?"

"As the younger generation, shouldn't we bow and offer incense to the old lady before eating?"

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Qin Huairu asked Qin Jingru, who was standing to the side.

"Jingru, what brings you here?"

Qin Jingru held Qin Huairu's hand and explained.

"Sis, didn't you say you'd let me celebrate the New Year?"

"I went to the hospital to get medicine for my mom today, and I thought I'd come over to visit her today."

"I didn't expect to run into an old lady stopping bicycles when I came out, so I just followed her."

Qin Huairu thought to herself, things have been too chaotic these past few days. She had originally planned to let her sister meet with Sha Zhu in the next couple of days.

But Sha Zhu just saw the deaf old lady off, and arranging a blind date now might be a bit inappropriate.

Xu Damao was attracted to Qin Jingru. Although Qin Jingru's outfit was a bit rustic, she was still very beautiful.

You should know that Xu Damao is often active between urban and rural areas, and has seen many rural girls.

He had rarely seen anyone as beautiful as Qin Jingru, and this made him set his sights on her.

"Wow, this young lady is really pretty, quite charming."

"Sister Qin, they've all come into our courtyard, aren't you going to introduce them to everyone?"

Qin Huairu pulled her younger sister aside and addressed the crowd.

"This is my third uncle's younger sister, Qin Jingru. I invited her to come to the city before the New Year, but I forgot because I was busy."

Others might not know what was going on, but He Yuzhu knew it perfectly well; he had gone to great lengths to get it.

But before he could even reply, Xu Damao spoke up again.

"Sister Qin, this is your sister? What are you standing there for? Quickly find a place to sit down."

"It's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early, little sister, you've come at just the right moment today."

"The old lady in our compound passed away, and the funeral is today. This feast was prepared by Shazhu's father, Uncle He, the head chef of our compound."

“Let me tell you, people outside usually have to queue up to eat Grandpa He’s food. Hurry up and sit down and have some while it’s still hot, just like another year.”

He Yuzhu was furious when he saw Xu Damao's attitude. "This is the wife I was introduced to, why are you sucking up to her?"

"Xu Damao, stop flattering me. Are you falling into your old habits again?"

"Let me tell you, you're a married man now."

"I was already kicked out once before the New Year. If I get kicked out again, I'll be incredibly embarrassed."

Xu Damao slammed his wine glass on the table.

"Silly Zhu, watch your mouth! Who are you saying got kicked?"

"Silly Pillar snorted."

"I'm talking to you, you little brat. I've made myself perfectly clear. If you don't like it, get lost. Nobody's keeping you here!"

Xu Damao was furious when Sha Zhu embarrassed him in front of the whole courtyard.

He suddenly stood up, wanting to have a good talk with Sha Zhu, but was stopped by Liu Haizhong.

"Da Mao, today is the old lady's big day. You two can talk about things tomorrow. Just keep quiet today."

Liu Haizhong's words actually helped Xu Damao indirectly; otherwise, in today's draw, Xu Damao would have been the one to suffer the loss in the end.

Xu Damao understood the meaning behind Liu Haizhong's words. In fact, Xu Damao had become timid after standing up.

However, out of pride, he couldn't admit defeat. Now that his second uncle had offered him a way out, he took the opportunity to back down.

"Alright, I'll give Second Uncle face today and not stoop to the level of those rude people."

"Dear neighbors, please enjoy your meal. I've had a bit too much to drink, so I'll be leaving now."

After saying that, he ignored Sha Zhu, whose face had darkened, and walked out of the courtyard.

Even after Xu Damao left, the atmosphere didn't change much; everyone continued eating and drinking as usual, having a lively time.

Madam Jia was also sitting there eating heartily, and while eating, she was also calling Qin Jingru over.

Qin Jingru felt a pang of gratitude upon hearing this. "At least you still have some conscience; you haven't forgotten me. It's not like I gave you away for nothing."

Qin Huairu was already used to her mother-in-law eating like this. After settling her younger sister down, she joined in the meal.

As for Jia Zhangshi's bowing, no one mentioned it again. However, not mentioning it did not mean they had forgotten. It was just that Jia Zhangshi was eating, and they couldn't just drag her up.

Some things can only be discussed after the meal. As for Jia Zhangshi's attempt to avoid them, they are not afraid at all.

If Jia Zhangshi were to put down her chopsticks and leave now, there would be nothing they could say; they couldn't force her if she didn't want to.

However, if she still doesn't follow the rules after finishing the meal, then it will be Jia Zhangshi's fault.

After Xu Damao came out, he went straight outside the courtyard. The steel rolling mill was already open for business.

He has been reassigned to the workshop, and now he works in the same workshop as his second uncle, Liu Haizhong.

Therefore, he specially made offerings to his second uncle, a level seven fitter in the workshop, hoping that he would take better care of himself.

Liu Haizhong thought Xu Damao was very sensible; he accepted his gifts and even arranged a relatively easy job for him.

Xu Damao went straight to the workshop after leaving his mother's house yesterday and didn't come back to the yard at all.