An extraordinary life journey through old Beijing courtyard houses

Chapter 184 The Birth of "Silly Pillar" - The Heroine's Confession

Jiang Baobin did not act rashly, but instead went to the back room to inquire.

"Grandma, what's going on? Why is the landlord acting strangely again?"

The deaf old woman pursed her lips, glanced outside again, and then said, "Haven't you heard the loudspeaker outside shouting all day long, telling bad people to turn themselves in?"

That's true. There are now many cars that circle around the roads with loudspeakers and machine guns mounted on them.

It seems to have considerable deterrent power; indeed, some people are already getting restless.

Jiang Baobin blinked. "You mean the Intermediate Court is afraid of settling scores with him later?"

The deaf old woman's lips pursed even more: "She has a guilty conscience! How can she not be afraid?"

"Grandma, do you know how other people pay their rent?"

"How else can we pay? A year, of course. Look at the state Chengzi has made of us!"

"I don't know how many households will have to borrow this money."

Jiang Baobin nodded: "Okay, I'll follow the crowd."

"Alright, if you have any problems, just come to me, the old lady, and I'll take care of it for you."

"Alright."

When Jiang Baobin reached the main gate.

Just then, He Yuzhu, his face covered in acne, came back from outside with an arrogant gait.

Then the second aunt came out from the main gate.

"Hello, Aunt Liu."

"Silly Zhu, why aren't you selling steamed buns today?"

He Yuzhu snorted: "In the past, prices went up every day."

"Prices are dropping every day now, if we sell now we'll lose money hand over fist!"

Auntie Er laughed, "Wow, not bad, silly Zhu'er, you've learned how to do business."

He Yuzhu said smugly, "That's right, see you later."

As the two passed each other, Jiang Baobin called out to him, "He Yuzhu!"

"What's up, Brother Jiang?"

Jiang Baobin teased, "What's going on? I haven't seen you for a few days, why did you change your name?"

He Yuzhu was taken aback, then realized: "Hey! It's all my dad's fault."

"Just because I received two counterfeit bills, my dad kept calling me 'Silly Zhu,' and the neighbors all picked it up."

"How can you blame me? I was chased by that white dog with a gun, I was scared out of my wits."

"Someone wanted to buy it, and in my haste, I didn't check carefully whether it was real or counterfeit."

"But I remember him. Don't let me run into that bastard on the street! Or I'll kill him!"

"Wow, that's pretty fierce!"

Jiang Baobin continued to tease him: "So you're just going to accept this name like that?"

"Don't blame your older brother for not reminding you, you're only a little over 10 years old."

"Calling him 'Silly Zhu' doesn't elicit much of a reaction, but what about when you're 40 or 50?"

"You have a wife and kids? And people are still calling you a fool for betting on this."

"Doesn't this sound awkward to you? Even if you get used to it, will your future wife be happy?"

How would your child feel if they heard this?

Then this guy even imitated a child's tone: "How could my dad be an idiot?"

"If he's a complete idiot, then I'm a little idiot too! How many classmates would laugh at me then!"

He Yuzhu was completely stunned and stood there dumbfounded; he hadn't thought that far ahead at all.

Another one tricked by Li.

I laughed triumphantly, I laughed triumphantly—

Jiang Baobin grumbled as he climbed the steps.

But suddenly a thought popped into my head: Why was He Yuzhu able to live in the main house of the central courtyard in the TV series?

Is it just because of the protagonist's halo?

Or was it because the deaf old lady especially liked him?

Or perhaps He Daqing has other skills?

So he added, "Zhu Zi, when you pay rent this time, are you paying for one year or three years?"

He Yuzhu was annoyed by what he had just said, and his good mood was ruined.

So he said irritably, "I'm telling you, this is my family's secret."

Jiang Baobin didn't give up, and tried to make conversation by saying, "Your family is quite cunning, keeping this a secret?"

He Yuzhu grinned.

In fact, Jiang Baobin already knew what to do: if he paid a year's rent...

Since everyone else is the same, is it really necessary for He Yuzhu to call it a secret?

Thinking back to how He Yuzhu had unlocked the box for him and obtained the outfit, he realized that this was how he got on Tom's good side.

That led to the series of events that followed.

This kid did help me out.

Although the money had already been paid, it was a foregone conclusion that the male lead of the TV series would have his luck stolen by himself.

I happen to have something that I don't need anymore.

Jiang Baobin reached into his pocket, actually taking out sunglasses from his storage space.

He Yuzhu's eyes widened. What teenager doesn't like to look cool?

Sunglasses are definitely a top-of-the-line accessory right now.

He Yuzhu was already imagining the sensational effect he would create if he wore this and did a backwards skating stunt at the ice rink.

Jiang Baobin shook it: "Do you want it or not?"

"Mmm, mmm, mmm—" This guy was nodding his head like a chicken pecking at rice.

"Tell me, how do you pay your rent?"

"My dad paid for three years." He Yuzhu didn't even stutter before selling out He Daqing.

"Why did it take so long to submit?"

"My dad said it saves money by taking longer."

"Your dad doesn't have other ideas, does he?"

"Then I don't know."

"Take it and play with it."

Jiang Baobin readily agreed, but when He Yuzhu reached out to take it with a smug look, he deliberately pulled back.

He Yuzhu was furious and was about to accuse him of breaking his promise.

Jiang Baobin laughed and said, "Don't get into a fight just because you're putting on an act, or I won't give it to you."

He Yuzhu, who was also born in the Year of the Dog, immediately changed his expression and said with a grin, "No, no, Brother Jiang, I promise."

Jiang Baobin then gave him the items.

Meanwhile, it has been decided that my buddy will also pay three years' rent. I want to see how He Daqing, this crony, managed to get the main wife.

When Jiang Baobin entered, he saw Gao Junbao playing with Si Yan'er through the fence.

Now that Jiang Baobin is back, Si Yan'er naturally has to come along too.

Gao Junbao, a child with intellectual disabilities, has a special fondness for dogs.

You never see him normally, but ever since Four-Eyes came back...

You could often see him playing by the fence.

No matter how Mrs. Gao urged him to go home, he would never agree until he had had enough fun.

Seeing the dog and the human, who are of similar intelligence, getting along harmoniously, Jiang Baobin couldn't help but smile.

What does it mean to live a peaceful and tranquil life? Isn't this it?

Although there are still many hurdles to overcome, from this moment on, planting flowers will bid farewell to ignorance and war.

Embarking on the road to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation —

On the sixth day of the first lunar month, someone Jiang Baobin never expected to come looking for him came—Liu Ling'er.

It is said that they have already ascertained Gu Huaiwen's exact whereabouts—he has fled to Hong Kong to hide.

So she went after them.

Jiang Baobin was a little confused. "Go if you want, why are you telling me?"

I can't go with you to save you again.

After holding back for a long time, Liu Ling'er blurted out something that shocked him: "If I come back alive, I'll become your concubine!"

What did you say

Jiang Baobin was stunned for a few seconds before he reacted—

Sister, you've misunderstood!

Although I was infatuated with you in the past, it was because I judged you by your appearance.

I have now come to my senses.

But when he tried to find her, Liu Ling'er was nowhere to be found.

A female knight-errant—she always leaves without a trace after accomplishing her task, concealing her merits and fame!

Jiang Baobin was so regretful that he kept slapping his thigh, thinking, "Why couldn't I have reacted faster?"

At this moment, all he could think of was Liu Ling'er's pretty face contorted in a ferocious expression—

The scene depicted him grabbing Gu Zhengwen's hair with one hand and slashing his neck with a sword with the other.

This kind of woman actually wants to be my concubine? How disgusting must I be?

Come back soon! Let's talk this out—

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