Courtyard houses: Those who are capable are rewarded, and many children bring many blessings.

Bai Hongyan was experienced; as soon as she entered the mountain, she crossed her arms over her chest, which puzzled Yu Li. After just two sharp turns, Yu Li also copied her, crossing her arms over her chest.

With no hands to hold, their bodies swayed back and forth with the sharp turn. At one moment, Yu Li squeezed onto Bai Hongyan, and Bai Hongyan pressed against Niu Dazhuang. Then, the two of them leaned in the opposite direction.

"Niu Dazhuang, you did this on purpose, didn't you!" Yu Li was so shaken she almost threw up.

"He did it on purpose!"

Niu Dazhuang was quite infuriating, and he grinned slyly: "I did it on purpose, so bite me!" Niu Dazhuang only said this after the three of them had become familiar with each other. Last time, when Su Wan was in the car, he never said this again.

Bai Hongyan was also genuine; taking advantage of the opportunity to post it next time, she showed off her white teeth and bit Niu Dazhuang's arm.

"You actually bit me!"

"Hehehe... Okay, Sister Bai, bite him again for me."

"Ptooey, ptooey... It stinks. I'm not biting anymore, you can have it." Of course it's salty; even though it's Mid-Autumn Festival, it's still very hot in the driver's quarters at noon.

"I also think he smells bad, ah..." After another sharp turn, the two of them fell towards Niu Dazhuang again.

Niu Dazhuang hadn't had enough fun when they arrived at their destination.

"Dazhuang, help Yu Li get out of bed."

Yu Li works as a chef and keeps Bai Hongyan company.

Niu Dazhuang has adapted to the current pace and doesn't feel tired anymore. At this time, the commune members' crops haven't been stored yet, so the construction site is full of people from various units in Beijing.

It's much better now than in the summer. At least I can sleep soundly at night. When I'm well-rested, time flies by, and a week goes by in the blink of an eye.

The drivers, including Niu Dazhuang, were experienced enough that they took turns resting for a day under the pretext of car maintenance and repair.

That day, Niu Dazhuang and two other colleagues were driving a truck that needed maintenance and repairs. After communicating with the mechanic, they were about to ride their bicycles to deliver a message to Qin Ningru and her sister; they had to complete the task their wives had entrusted to them.

If you need to leave for a day, you must inform your supervisor.

"Wait for me a moment, I'm going to the county town to buy some things."

Since Bai Hongyan had said that, Niu Dazhuang could only wait outside. It was almost ten o'clock before Bai Hongyan finally finished her work.

Let's go!

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Bai Hongyan twisted her slender waist and sat down on the back seat with her plump buttocks.

He placed his hands on Niu Dazhuang's waist.

Everyone was incredibly envious. "If I had known, I would have brought my bicycle too!" This wasn't an isolated thought.

The rumor that Director Bai and Niu Dazhuang were having an affair has been confirmed.

Bai Hongyan didn't care, and Niu Dazhuang cared even less.

Niu Dazhuang didn't even need to pedal the way down the mountain. After all, women are naturally timid. Once the construction site was out of sight, Bai Hongyan wrapped her arms around Niu Dazhuang's waist...

But in terms of the time it takes to go down the mountain, it's not much slower than driving a truck.

"When are you coming?" Bai Hongyan asked as they reached the edge of the county town, jumping off her bicycle.

"It won't be until after 5 p.m. at the earliest."

"What are you doing? Why are you taking so long?"

"This is my hometown, so of course I'm going home to visit."

"I remember you said there aren't many people left in your hometown? Why would you go back?"

"I'd like to go back and take a look. If you're in a hurry, then go back first!"

"If I had known you'd be coming back so late, I would have come with Yu Li."

"I'll try my best, I'm off!" With that, Niu Dazhuang left with a flourish.

Bai Hongyan stamped her little foot: "Hmph! This blockhead. We'll see!"

Going downhill is as fast as going uphill; once you leave the county town and head northwest into the mountains, you basically have to push your bike.

It took more than two hours to reach Qinjiawa.

It had been more than half a year since I had last entered my father-in-law's house, so how could I go empty-handed? When I got to the village entrance, I looked around but didn't see anyone.

With a thought, a piece of cured meat appeared in Niu Dashan's hand and was hung on the handlebars of his bicycle. With another movement, half a bag of flour appeared in his hand.

I put it on the back seat, pushed the bicycle, and happily arrived at my father-in-law's house. It was dinnertime.

Seeing their son-in-law arrive with so many gifts, the elderly couple didn't seem to smile much. Qin's mother simply said, in a symbolic way, "If you haven't eaten, sit down and eat with us!"

Niu Dazhuang's heart skipped a beat. Did the old couple find out about Ningru? He was just about to look at Qin Ningru's eyes as she sat across from him.

Suddenly, I noticed the wary look in my mother-in-law's eyes.

The atmosphere in the room was unusually strange. No one spoke, and everyone lowered their heads to eat. The only sound was the shoveling of food into their mouths.

Qin's father ate the fastest. He put down his bowl, sighed, and went out with his pipe in his mouth.

Qin's mother also put down her chopsticks.

Qin Ningru said cautiously, "Mom, I'll go wash the dishes!"

"Don't go, we'll clean it up in a bit, no one's going to die! Niu Dazhuang, what do you suggest we do?" Parents have it so hard when this happens; they can't talk to the parents or make a scene, they can only sulk.

Niu Dazhuang first looked at Qin Ningru.

"Don't look at her. Xiaoru is a grown woman, and I can tell from her eyes. I noticed something was off about Ningru when she came back. I had to interrogate her."

"Did you tell them everything?" Niu Dazhuang asked.

Qin Ningru nodded.

Niu Dazhuang forced a smile: "Mom, whatever you say, I'll do!"

To everyone's surprise, Qin's mother sighed and began to cry: "What terrible things have I done! I wasn't happy about your marriage to Xue Ru from the start, but your father insisted, saying that you were a capable young man and that Xue Ru wouldn't suffer if she married you. But you're not young anymore, and you've ruined Ning Ru's life too..."

Niu Dazhuang could only listen to his mother-in-law's nagging.

"I don't know what kind of spell you cast on Xue Ru, but she actually helped you fool Ning Ru, and Ning Ru is still stupidly saying nice things about you..."

After talking non-stop until her throat was dry, Qin's mother said to Ningru in an annoyed tone, "Are you dead? Don't you know how to pour your old lady a bowl of water!"

Niu Dazhuang quickly poured Tai Shui a bowl of cooled boiled water.

How to handle their conflict has really stumped the old couple. If they force Ningru to get married, this brat will make a huge fuss.

Judging from Ningru's current thoughts, even if she is forced to get married, she will not be able to break up with Niu Dazhuang. If something happens after the marriage, it will be even more of a headache.

Let them have their way; if people find out, it'll be embarrassing. She didn't even tell her three sons.

Niu Dazhuang handed the water to Qin's mother and said with a grin, "From now on, you're my real mother. A son-in-law is like half a son, and two sons-in-law make a perfect son."

"You...you really dare to think that way." Qin's mother was also furious and looked around for a broom handle.

Then I thought about it, and he is, after all, my son-in-law. I've never heard of a mother-in-law beating her son-in-law.

"You'd better leave now, just looking at you gives me a headache!" Qin's mother started to shoo them away.

"No, Xue Ru is heavily pregnant and waiting for Ning Ru to come back."