Courtyard House: Report enemy agents at the start, and you'll take off immediately.

That way he won't end up locked up like Sha Zhu.

However, Yan Bugui's words made Xu Damao feel slighted.

"Uncle, I'm not a fool."

"I live an upright life, what can he do to me? Honestly!"

Xu Damao was indignant.

"So what if we caught an enemy spy? It's nothing special!"

"Alright, alright, you decide what to do. I'm off now!"

Yan Bugui thought to himself that young people are just full of vigor and competitive.

Yan Bugui left the courtyard.

Xu Damao also went out the door, intending to go back to Lou Xiao'e's parents' home.

"Aunt Wang? Yu Li?"

I've only taken a few steps.

Yan Bugui could hardly believe his eyes. They actually came looking for him?

But why did we end up in the backyard?

Aunt Wang was equally surprised.

......................

I was just feeling relieved that I hadn't run into Yan Bugui at the entrance, but then I bumped into him here.

"Yan Bugui, it just so happens that I have something to tell you."

"Your eldest son's marriage fell through; the girl didn't like him."

Since she had already encountered the situation, Aunt Wang simply explained what had happened.

"Didn't you want to give them five cents less?"

"Now it's great, I don't even have to pay five yuan."

Aunt Wang was overjoyed; she hoped that this miserly man would be driven half to death with anger.

"This is impossible!"

Upon hearing this news, Yan Bugui was immediately shocked.

"Yu Li, what exactly happened?!"

"Wasn't everything fine before!?"

He hurriedly tried to squeeze in front of Yu Li to get an explanation, but was forcefully pushed away by Aunt Wang.

"Yan Bugui, you can only blame yourself for being too stingy, arguing over five cents for a whole month."

"Now that the girl is unhappy, you shouldn't be in my way. If you keep bothering me, I'll call for help!"

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After Aunt Wang finished speaking, she pulled Yu Li and walked straight towards Zhao De's house.

Yan Bugui watched anxiously from the side.

It's obvious that Aunt Wang is going to introduce Yu Li to Zhao De!

"Could it be that Zhao De hired Aunt Wang to steal Yu Li away?"

Xu Damao, who was watching with great interest, stepped forward and added a comment.

Yan Bugui woke up instantly and immediately shouted:

"Hey, is anyone there?"

"Jiecheng, come quick! Something terrible has happened! Someone's trying to steal your wife!"

Yan Bugui usually speaks in a refined and composed manner.

But this time he shouted anxiously, his voice so loud it shook everyone in the yard.

Actually, after what happened with Sha Zhu last night, Yan Bugui wanted to keep a low profile and not provoke Zhao De.

......................

However, the situation is now urgent.

Since someone had already come knocking on his door to steal his wife, he had no choice but to go all out.

He pleaded with Xu Damao:

"Da Mao, you have to help this old man out of this."

"If you can keep Zhao De from taking Yu Li away, I'll owe you a favor."

"If you and Shazhu ever have a conflict in the future, I will stand by your side."

Yan Bugui was making plans in his mind. He knew that Xu Damao had been quite envious of Zhao De earlier.

With this favor on his part, Xu Damao will probably agree to help.

As expected, Xu Damao hesitated for a moment before answering:

"Okay, but I can't guarantee anything. I can only do my best."

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Chapter Seventeen: He stole my wife!

"Hurry to the backyard, Uncle San's eldest son's blind date has been snatched away by Zhao De."

"They're already at their doorstep!"

"Such a thing actually happened!"

With a gasp, everyone rushed to the backyard; such a lively scene was not to be missed.

Despite Yan Bugui's loud and boisterous behavior outside.

Aunt Wang, however, disregarded everything and took Yu Li directly into Zhao De's house.

Stepping across the threshold, Yu Li's eyes lit up when she saw the brand-new furniture inside.

The house was cleaned very thoroughly, giving people a comfortable feeling.

Aunt Wang quickly seized the opportunity to praise Yu Li for her good luck:

"Look how much effort this young man has put in; he's prepared everything perfectly."

"New washbasins, new spittoons, new dining tables..."

Hearing the noise, Zhao De came out of the house and habitually wiped his hands on his apron.

"Aunt Wang, you've arrived!"

"I was busy moving new furniture and was busy until noon. I didn't even have time to tidy myself up. I'm sorry you had to see this."

"See? I told you this young man is so handsome!"

...................

Aunt Wang didn't respond, but instead said to Li in a half-joking manner.

Yu Li looked at Zhao De, just as Aunt Wang had said.

He was tall and handsome, and looked both energetic and neat.

He couldn't help but compare himself to Yan Jiecheng.

The result was obvious: the two were worlds apart.

Zhao De was also secretly observing Yu Li.

Although she isn't a stunningly beautiful woman, she has a pleasing appearance.

Moreover, she has a great presence; in short, he was very satisfied with her.

"What are you cooking? It smells so good!"

“Yu Li can cook too, so let her cook for you sooner so you can eat it sooner.”

Aunt Wang was clearly creating opportunities for the two of them to spend time together, and Zhao De certainly wouldn't refuse.

"Just make one more dish. If you haven't eaten yet, you can stay and have some with us later."

"We've already eaten."

“I originally wanted to bring her to your house for dinner so you could try her cooking.”

"But her mother wouldn't allow it, saying that it's better for the two of them to keep things simple and pure when it's their first meeting."

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Zhao De nodded in understanding.

In this way, if either party is dissatisfied, they will have a way to save face.