Courtyard House: Purchasing Agents' Comeback from the Great Famine

"Auntie, Uncle."

Hearing Banggeng call him "little uncle" sent a chill down Wang Feng's spine.

Qin Jingru forced a smile; she had no idea what to do.

Qin Huairu is her cousin after all, so she can't just kick them out. But Wang Feng clearly dislikes Qin Huairu's family, which puts her in a dilemma.

"Chicken! I want chicken!"

Banggeng had been craving the aroma of chicken since he was at home, and now that he was at Wang Feng's house, he couldn't resist any longer. He quickly ran to the table, stretched out his muddy hands, and grabbed at a chicken leg.

"Smack."

Wang Feng smacked Bang Geng's hand with his chopsticks, and Bang Geng quickly pulled his hand back in pain.

"Wow! I want chicken! I want chicken!"

When Banggeng saw that Wang Feng wouldn't let him eat chicken, he immediately burst into tears.

Seeing this, Qin Huairu quickly hugged Banggeng, looked at Wang Feng, and scolded, "Wang Feng, Banggeng is still a child, how could you hit him?"

"Besides, Jingru is Banggeng's aunt, and you're his uncle. What's wrong with giving the child something to eat?"

Qin Huairu was going all out today. Jingru and Wang Feng's marriage was a done deal, and she couldn't keep hiding from Jingru forever, could she? There was still a long road ahead.

Now that Wang Feng has become the deputy section chief, as Jingru's cousin, she should at least benefit from his position, right?

Wang Feng was speechless after Qin Huairu's words. To be honest, there's nothing wrong with relatives coming over for dinner.

But he just didn't want the Jia family to gain any advantage, and when he saw Bang Geng's appearance, he wanted to throw him out.

Besides, what kind of world is this? When relatives come over for a meal, they are expected to bring their own food. Who says that when relatives come over, they have to stay for a meal?

If she gets away with this, she'll come knocking on my door every day to freeload. I should have known better than to open the door.

"Qin Huairu, look at Banggeng's hands. They're covered in mud, and he started grabbing meat into the bowl as soon as he came in. How can we dare to eat with his hands like that?"

"And besides, don't you even look at the world we live in? You're eating our food rations, what are Jingru and I supposed to eat? Are you trying to starve us to death?"

Wang Feng snorted coldly. He needed to think of a way to sever ties with Qin Huairu as soon as possible; he didn't want to be leeched off by her.

"Wang Feng, how can you say that? You're Bang Geng's aunt's husband. Besides, we're not taking all the meat from your house. Just give us half." Qin Huairu said with a smile.

"half?"

Wang Feng and Qin Jingru both stared wide-eyed, their expressions filled with disbelief.

Wang Feng exclaimed, "Good heavens! They're taking half right away! They really don't consider themselves outsiders!"

Qin Jingru said coldly, "Sister, you always ask for half the meat, what are we supposed to eat?"

Qin Huairu wasn't angry. She smiled slightly and said, "Jingru, this pheasant is so big, it's enough for both of you. Xiaodang is still hungry; she's been crying for chicken. What do you think?"

Wang Feng's face darkened, and he said in a deep voice, "Qin Huairu, get out of here. If you want meat, go find your man, Jia Dongxu."

With that, Wang Feng chased Qin Huairu and Bang Geng out and slammed the door shut.

Qin Huairu's face darkened instantly after being kicked out, but she didn't dare argue with Wang Feng now. She looked behind her and snorted, "Jingru is my cousin. You think you can sever ties with me? No way!"

After closing the door, Qin Jingru said to Wang Feng with an apologetic look on her face, "Brother Wang Feng, I'm sorry, I don't know how my sister became like this."

Wang Feng sighed softly, "Alright, this isn't your fault. Let's eat."

After a pause, Wang Feng continued, "From now on, whenever your sister knocks on the door during meals, don't open it for her or say anything. Just pretend you didn't hear her."

"Also, we need to figure out a way to cause a huge scene with the Jia family, and then sever all ties with Qin Huairu, so she won't keep trying to leech off our family."

"Okay, Brother Wang Feng, I understand."

......

The Jia family.

When Madam Jia saw that Qin Huairu hadn't gotten her meat back, she cursed, "Qin Huairu, you useless thing! Qin Jingru is your cousin, and you can't even get meat back. Tell me, what use are you?"

Qin Huairu wiped away her tears and said pitifully, "Mom, Wang Feng won't give us meat to eat, what can I do?"

"Grandma, I want to eat chicken! I want to eat chicken! Go and find a way to get me some chicken!" Bang Geng shouted.

"Grandma, I want to eat meat too."

Xiao Dang said pitifully, staring intently at Jia Zhangshi with his little eyes.

"Why would you, a good-for-nothing, eat meat?"

Madam Jia pointed at Qin Huairu and yelled, "Qin Huairu, you jinx, you useless piece of trash! Qin Jingru is your own cousin, and you can't even handle this lowly country girl?"

"You just wait, I'm going to that little bastard Wang Feng's house right now and demand meat. I refuse to believe that these two little beasts can turn the world upside down!"

"Mom, I think you shouldn't go. We've already been kicked out. Even if you go, you won't get any meat, and you might even get beaten up by Wang Feng," Qin Huairu advised.

Hearing that Wang Feng would hit her, Jia Zhangshi dared not go any further and sighed, saying:

"Ugh! Wang Feng and Qin Jingru, those two little bastards, they're really awful."

......

The Intermediate People's Court, the Wang family.

After Wang Feng and Qin Jingru finished dinner, Qin Jingru brewed a pot of tea for Wang Feng and then went to prepare hot water for his bath.

Wang Feng drank tea and smoked, thinking about how to sever ties with Qin Huairu.

"Brother Wang Feng, the hot water is ready. Do you want to shower alone, or together?"

Without even thinking, Wang Feng replied, "Of course we'll go together; it's much more convenient that way."

Qin Jingru blushed slightly and said shyly, "Brother Wang Feng, then... you go in first, I'll go get my clothes."

When taking a bath that evening, perhaps feeling somewhat guilty towards Wang Feng, Qin Jingru served him with extra care, which Wang Feng thoroughly enjoyed.

Indeed, people's potential is often brought out by pressure. You won't know how capable you are until you push yourself.

After taking a bath, Wang Feng gave Qin Jingru a full bottle of the "Water of Life," which moved Qin Jingru deeply.

After a passionate and intense battle, Qin Jingru took the initiative. The two fought for a total of five hours before finally falling asleep in each other's arms.

......

Early the next morning.

Qin Jingru got up before dawn, and by the time Wang Feng woke up, Qin Jingru had already steamed the buns.

"Brother Wang Feng, you're awake! Go wash up quickly. I made steamed buns today, with cabbage filling."

After finishing breakfast, Qin Jingru looked at Wang Feng and said somewhat embarrassedly:

"Brother Wang Feng, I...I ate eight steamed buns this morning, Brother Wang Feng, you won't mind, will you?"

Wang Feng laughed heartily, his face full of magnanimity: "Don't worry, even if you can eat a lot, I can afford to feed you. But there's something I have to remind you: don't eat so much in front of outsiders."

"Mmm, Brother Wang Feng, don't worry, I'm not stupid." Qin Jingru nodded her head obediently.

"Get ready, we're going to Qin Family Village."

"Hehe, I was all prepared!"