An extraordinary life journey through old Beijing courtyard houses

On that day, we'll be happily getting things done, but it won't be good without a couple of big items to make it look impressive.

The fact that they didn't buy a brand new one is already considered very low-key!

Besides, Yang Lao Er has been following me for so long.

They guard this empty freight yard without complaint or regret.

When we part ways in the future, it wouldn't be right not to give them a big gift.

After all, he had made so much money, how could he not shut Yang Lao Er up?

He had already planned it all out; he would let him choose between a bicycle and a sewing machine.

Those who travel through time must be magnanimous! Otherwise, wouldn't they be embarrassing their predecessors?

Jiang Baobin's most comfortable thing right now is eating.

Previously, he had just skimmed through everything.

Unfortunately, Jiang Daya's cooking skills were less than satisfactory.

Yet they are bound by traditional ideas and cling to the stove, refusing to let go.

Fortunately, Jiang Baobin comes from an ordinary family and isn't that pretentious at heart.

However, in his opinion, the best scenario would be for his younger sister to prepare the ingredients.

She cooks the food herself, and then she's responsible for cleaning up afterwards.

But the little girl was very stubborn and refused to admit defeat. She was determined to improve her cooking skills.

Jiang Baobin was speechless; some things really do depend on talent.

Jiang Daya's specialty is tidying things up and doing needlework; she's both fast and good at it.

But when it comes to cooking, no matter how hard she tries, she's always just barely passable.

But things are better now. Ever since we moved to the warehouse, Yang Lao Er has been the one cooking.

Don't let his quiet demeanor and goofy grin fool you; he's got a real talent for cooking.

He quickly figured out Jiang Baobin's tastes and tried various ways to please him.

Ordinary people have their own cunning.

Yang Lao Er is now focused on one thing—he must cling tightly to the boss's coattails!

With just a few words from him, his family was freed from their drafty shack.

We now live a life where we can eat our fill every day.

If he were to let this go so easily, he would never forgive himself.

Moreover, he was truly impressed—his employer seemed to have the ability to foresee the future.

I knew this day would come, which is why I stockpiled so much coal, grain, meat, and oil...

What a highly profitable venture!

Take oil for example; it's not just for eating, but also for kerosene used for lighting lamps.

Now, due to the power outage, the price has soared from 6 yuan per kilogram to 36 yuan.

Moreover, with massive consumption and no replenishment of supplies, prices are rising every day.

Yang Lao Er had been living in Beiping for five or six years, although he had never seen Beiping in such a miserable state.

But I've never seen anyone earn so much money since.

You can practically lie at home and money will flow in like water.

Although Jiang Baobin had told him that these goods belonged to an American company and that he was just holding them in trust.

But Yang Lao Er wasn't stupid; the company boss didn't even show his face.

Jiang Baobin can sell it for whatever price he wants, and he can refuse to accept gold yuan notes if he doesn't want to. What's the difference between this item and his?

Jiang Baobin was well aware of Yang Lao Er's ulterior motives, but he was happy to see it happen.

He's not afraid of his subordinates having selfish motives; it would be better if they were like Yan Bugui.

They like to take advantage of small things, but they know their limits and don't act recklessly.

He was afraid of running into a simpleton who might be easily misled and betray him, which would be the end of him!

According to Yang Lao Er's idea, Jiang Baobin should have a separate table for dining.

Jiang Baobin disagreed, as his family had always been small, and he preferred lively gatherings.

The main concern is the impact.

Yang Lao Er's eldest daughter is already over ten years old, and his eldest son is seven or eight years old; they are both quite sensible.

If kids can't control their mouths, it'll be bad if word gets out that they're abusing their privileges.

Jiang Baobin specially picked out a few beans from the dishes and put them in the youngest child's bowl.

This kid even hangs his penis naked in the summer.

Now he even holds a pair of chopsticks and eats with us, looking all respectable.

However, she could only hold the tip of a chopstick, and her little hand had to stick out a lot!

Sure enough, the little guy immediately lost his way when faced with beans.

(This method manages to pick up the beans; it's quite a feat!)

I didn't get to eat a single one all day.

In this situation, my mother or sister would usually feed me, but this time everyone is watching with smiles on their faces.

After teasing the little one.

Jiang Baobin picked up another piece of meat and put it into Lao San's bowl.

Despite being instructed by their parents to sit down and eat at the table, the children did so at Jiang Baobin's request.

But no matter how much I crave it, I don't dare to put any meat in it.

Besides, there was no meat in the bowls in front of them—Yang Lao Er had already carefully picked it out.

So the little girl laughed very happily, revealing the gap in her teeth that she usually tried so hard to hide.

Jiang Daya rolled her eyes: "Third Brother, why are you so annoying?"

As she spoke, she picked up a bean from the little one's bowl and gave it to Yang Xifeng, kindly reminding her:

"Little Si'er, eat your food quickly, stop arguing with the beans."

"Tsk!" Jiang Baobin's expression showed slight dissatisfaction.

"Children need to be trained, otherwise they won't be able to use chopsticks properly."

After saying that, she was about to put some beans on the youngest child's plate, but Jiang Daya had already pouted.

He then went around in circles and stuffed it into his mouth, saying emphatically:

"Kids play with these things, otherwise it would be a waste."

"You're so irresponsible!" Jiang Daya scolded him and then ignored him.

Mr. and Mrs. Yang kept smiling憨憨地, regarding it as an honor for Jiang Baobin to tease their child.

But they didn't dare to offend Jiang Daya directly.

It is known that this little firecracker still holds considerable weight in Jiang Baobin's eyes.

Jiang Baobin shrugged, stopped causing trouble, and went to eat.

But he met Yang Lailong's disappointed gaze.

Okay, give each little guy a piece of meat.

Old Yang is so stingy! I told him to put in more meat, but he just wouldn't listen...

"Pfft! Pfft..."

On the open ground next to the coal pile, Jiang Baobin was throwing darts at a straw target.

He had tried using a wooden board before, but because of its strength, it was difficult to pull out after it pierced through, and it also damaged the tip of the knife.

Therefore, Yang Lao Er made him a very sturdy straw target.

All ten darts were thrown, hitting the head, heart, and abdomen respectively.

One of them, this guy maliciously stuck in his groin.

Now that he has space, he can theoretically throw countless darts.

In reality, however, it's impossible to throw so many at once.

Just like when Jiang Baobin and Liu Ling'er sparred before.

Five minutes of sparring is basically enough to reach your physical limit.

This is also why boxing matches are only a few minutes long in a round.

It's impossible for two top masters to fight for three days and three nights like in literary works.

Because it does not conform to physiological structure at all.

Therefore, ten darts are only used during practice.

Because no fool would stand there and wait for their opponent to keep throwing darts.

Generally, the opponent should be defeated after the first or at most the second dart is thrown.

Otherwise, you'll be the one who gets hurt.

As for scenes in movies and TV dramas where someone can throw several darts with one hand and knock down many people at once...

It's just a TV show, don't take it too seriously.

Jiang Baobin retrieved the dart and was about to throw it again when Yang Lao Er walked over...