Siheyuan (traditional courtyard house): 52 years of farming, producing hundreds of millions of tons

"Pah! Don't try to scare me with your pitiful act. Why don't you take a good look at yourself in the mirror? Do you think I care? Get lost..."

"Jia Dongxu, how dare you talk to me like that? I'm an old man in this courtyard, and your affair with Li Mei has spread throughout the entire courtyard."

"Ha! Who spread it? Did my mom spread it? Do you believe that?"

Wan Ping'an was speechless when he saw Jia Dongxu's disdainful expression. This Jia Dongxu actually doubted even his own mother. He was truly a shameless scoundrel.

"Hmph, anyway, I've already informed you. I hope you cherish this opportunity and don't regret it."

After saying that, Wan Ping'an turned and left, leaving behind only his back view.

Jia Dongxu stood there and sneered a few times, muttering under his breath, "Brain-idiot."

Jia Dongxu would never believe such nonsense. Given Wan Ping'an's character, how could he possibly be kind enough to tell him the news?

Suddenly, Jia Zhangshi leaned over and asked, "Dongxu, is what Wan Ping'an said true? If so, we can't let this opportunity pass us by. You should hurry up and apologize to Li Mei. If you can get a new house after getting married, that would be such a good deal."

On the other side, Wan Ping'an had just left Jia Zhangshi's courtyard when he ran into Li Mei, who was also at the gate. Li Mei glanced at Wan Ping'an.

Wan Ping'an is more handsome and looks more cultured than Jia Dongxu. If it weren't for Jia Zhangshi causing trouble at the Li family yesterday...

She spoke with Wan Ping'an yesterday.

Li Mei looked at Wan Ping'an and said, "Brother Ping'an, I'm sorry about yesterday. My parents originally wanted you to come to our house for a while, but unexpectedly, this Jia Zhang family came to make trouble."

"You're too kind. It's really nothing," Wan Ping'an replied casually.

Actually, he didn't have any feelings for Li Mei. He was mainly concerned because he was now the eldest son of a wealthy family in the courtyard, and the Li family was rich. He was even hoping that the Li family would pay for things like repairing waterways in the courtyard.

"Oh!" Li Mei said thoughtfully, then added, "Brother Ping An, can I treat you to a meal?"

·· Requesting flowers ·

Upon hearing this, Wan Ping'an immediately shook his head and said, "Forget it, let's do it another day. I still need to distribute this subsidy policy to other departments."

"Then I'll go with you? And after we're done, I'll treat you to hot pot?"

“Okay, then come with me.” So Wan Ping’an took Li Mei to distribute the subsidy policy to the people in the courtyard from house to house. In principle, this matter should be handled by Uncle Yan Fugui, but he had something to do at home today, so he asked Wan Ping’an for help.

The old men playing chess at the street entrance and the old women chatting and eating melon seeds watched Wan Ping'an and Li Mei walk together.

"Hey, isn't that Uncle Yi and Li Mei, the second daughter of the Li family? Didn't Li Mei go on a blind date with Jia Dongxu yesterday? How come she's getting involved with Uncle Yi, Wan Ping'an, today?" an old lady asked in surprise.

An old woman next to her was cracking sunflower seeds and slowly spitting out the shells as she said, "Who knows what Jia Dongxu is thinking? Never mind, I've already chosen my granddaughter-in-law. No matter how pretty that Li girl is, it's useless. Hehe."

"Oh dear, old woman Wang, you mustn't play matchmaker!" an older woman nearby teased.

Chapter 298 Fighting

The two women bickered and argued as they walked, and soon they arrived at the door of Jia Zhangshi's house.

After learning about the marriage subsidy policy, Jia Zhangshi clamored for Jia Dongxu to go find Li Mei.

After much persuasion, Jia Dongxu finally managed to convince them, but as he walked to the door, he ran into the two old women.

"Oh, did Aunt Jia send your son Dongxu to find Li Mei?" The two aunts glanced at Jia Zhangshi and asked sarcastically.

"163, right? What's wrong? What are you two doing? You're not just bored and came here to watch the show, are you?" Jia Zhangshi glared at her.

"Oh, you're quite clever, knowing we'd come to watch the show. But let me tell you, this isn't your son taking advantage of Li Mei. We all saw it. Li Mei is in the yard handing out subsidies with Uncle Wan Ping'an right now. Just letting you know," Old Wang said with a smile. Clearly, the two old women had conspired to come here specifically to annoy Jia Zhangshi.

"What nonsense are you two spouting? How could Wan Ping'an be with Li Mei?"

"Oh my, you still don't believe me? Let me tell you, Aunt Jia, Li Mei really likes Uncle Wan Ping'an. The two families are very close. Last night, Li Mei even invited Wan Ping'an to her house."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Li Mei came out from inside.

"Hey! Granny Wang, Aunt Zhao, Aunt Liu, what are you three doing here? Are you here to watch the fun too?" Li Mei asked the two old women with a smile.

"We're too lazy to watch the show. We're just reminding you so you won't get scammed without even realizing it," Old Wang said, pursing her lips.

"Old Wang, what nonsense are you talking about? Li Mei is a good girl, who would dare to lie to her?"

“That’s right, Li Mei is so pretty, unlike your Jia family’s Dongxu, who’s big and burly like a chimpanzee. He’s not a good match for Li Mei at all,” Old Zhao’s wife chimed in.

"Old Zhao and Old Wang, you two are just gossiping nonsense. What's wrong with my Dongxu? He may not be as good-looking as Wan Ping'an, but he's hardworking and diligent. He'll definitely make a lot of money in the future," Jia Zhangshi said angrily.

"Tch, your good-for-nothing can make big money?"

"Exactly, your good-for-nothing son is a complete coward, how could he possibly make any big money?"

"Shut up, you two!" Jia Dongxu shouted as he listened to the two old women babbling on.

Who are you yelling at?

"What are you two yelling at? You two old hags, if I don't teach you a lesson, you'll get too cocky!" Jia Dongxu said, rolling up his sleeves and lunging at the two old women...

"Hey! You piece of trash, you dare to hit someone? You just wait."

"Wait my ass! I'll tear your stinking mouth apart right now!"

The two old women started cursing and fighting with Jia Dongxu.

The two grabbed Jia Dongxu's ears from both sides, pulling them, twisting his earlobes, grabbing his hair, pinching his wrists, and biting his neck.

Jia Dongxu clutched his head and rolled on the ground, his screams and wails echoing everywhere, a truly pitiful sight.

Jia Zhangshi was dumbfounded. After a moment of stunned silence, she quickly pulled 1.7 people aside and tried to mediate.

After the two old women released Jia Dongxu, they glanced at each other, rubbed their swollen arms and legs, and grimaced.

"Dongxu, are you alright? Are you okay? Oh dear, those bastards, how dare they bully you..."

"Mom, don't worry about it, I won't die."

"Pah, pah, pah, don't you dare say the word 'death' again! If anything happens to you today, Mom will fight these bastards to the death..."

Chapter 299 The Useless Jia Dongxu

Madam Jia was so anxious that she stomped her feet, her face contorted with grief as she cursed and swore.

"Oh dear, this good-for-nothing dares to hit someone! Does he think he can bully an old woman like me? Come on, let's go home and get a broom!" Old Wang pointed at Jia Dongxu and cursed him, then turned to leave.

"You're not leaving. If anyone dares to leave today, I'll report you to the commune."

"Hey, you're threatening us? You piece of trash, if you dare go to the commune, I'll beat you to death today and see if the commune will help you, you piece of trash," Old Zhao's wife sneered.

Looking at the two old women, Jia 27 Zhang was at a loss for what to do.

"You damned woman, what are you looking at? Hurry up and hold those two bastards back, don't let them get away!" Old Wang Po said angrily to Jia Zhangshi.

Seeing the fierce expressions of the two old women, Jia Zhangshi trembled with fear, but she was unwilling to give up and could only grit her teeth and rush towards the two old women.

Old Wang and Old Zhao saw Jia Zhangshi rushing towards them and quickly dodged.

"You good-for-nothing! Don't think I don't know what you're thinking! Let me tell you, if you dare lay a finger on my son-in-law, I'll make you pay!" Old Wang scolded Jia Zhangshi, then turned to Jia Dongxu, who was standing there dumbfounded, and shouted, "You little brat, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and come pull your mother away!"

"That old man Wan Ping'an is more capable than your Dongxu. Otherwise, why would Li Mei follow him around like that? Why isn't she looking for your Dongxu anymore? Why are you looking for Li Mei now? Look at Li Mei, does she even acknowledge your family anymore?"

Madam Jia was furious. Her husband was a good-for-nothing, idle all day long, always cheating and swindling. Even though he was married and had children, none of them were of any use.

Moreover, his own child is mentally challenged; otherwise, he wouldn't have to work so hard to support them.

Now look what's happened! His own son is such a disappointment; he couldn't even keep a beautiful wife like Li Mei and gave her away to an old man named Wan Ping'an for nothing.

"Dongxu, what are you standing there for? Go find Li Mei!"

"No, I'm not going!"

Jia Dongxu lowered his head and spoke in a muffled voice, squatting there with his hands covering his head like a wounded puppy, refusing to look up no matter how much Jia Zhangshi pushed him.

"Not going? Do you still want to be a coward? Are you even a man? Are you even a member of the Jia family? You've disgraced the Jia family!" Madam Jia roared angrily.

"I'm not going. You go by yourself." Jia Dongxu stubbornly raised his head, puffed out his cheeks, and said loudly.

"You! You wretched child! I've truly committed a sin; I shouldn't have given birth to you in the first place." Jia Zhangshi was so angry at Jia Dongxu's righteous indignation that she almost vomited blood.

"You beast, why don't you get over here and pull your mother away!"

"No, I'm not going, I don't care..."

And so, the mother and son remained deadlocked for a long time, neither willing to back down first.

"Fine, very well. Since you wretched creature are so bold, I'll see how long you can hold out." Jia Zhangshi narrowed her eyes and said through gritted teeth, then turned to Old Wang Po and Old Zhao Po and shouted, "You two old hags, just you wait and see!"

After saying this, Jia Zhangshi turned and left, leaving behind only a mother and son filled with resentment.

"Dongxu, you bastard! How could you be so heartless? I've wasted my time raising you! If I'd known you'd be so unfilial, I should have broken your legs just now!"

Chapter 300 Asking for trouble

After Jia Zhangshi left, she burst into tears and sobbed.

Jia Dongxu ignored his mother and remained unchanged.

Seeing this, Old Wang and Old Zhao exchanged a glance, revealing smug expressions.

"Alright, stop howling. If you keep howling, we're leaving. You can look for us again next year!"

Old Zhao's wife said in a sarcastic tone, and then patted her chest as if to appear relaxed.

"Oh my, are you cursing my son and me? You heartless old devils, aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning?" Jia Zhangshi immediately retorted, behaving like a shrew cursing in the street.

"Pah! Someone like you deserves to be childless and childless. Even God will punish you!" Old Zhao's wife cursed without any politeness.

Jia Zhangshi was furious, her lips trembling, and she glared fiercely at Old Zhao Po.

"Alright, let's go." Old Mrs. Zhao said with a smile, then slowly walked out.