An extraordinary life journey through old Beijing courtyard houses

Although making coal briquettes only costs a small amount of money.

But for Jiang Baobin, if he can save money, why should he spend more?

As for habits, haha, that's nothing to worry about with the rapid changes in external conditions.

He himself is a living example. In his previous life, could you imagine him eating cornbread that was so hard to swallow?

But if I don't eat, I'll go hungry. Can I not eat? Do I dare not eat?

When you have money, you can be as particular as you want, but when the situation is reversed, people's habits become a joke.

He said the same thing to Gao Yueyuan, which left her both amused and exasperated.

Why is this person like this? He talks about money all the time, and he always speaks the absolute truth.

Taking the opportunity, Jiang Baobin asked, "Miss Gao, aren't you from Beiping?"

Gao Yueyuan sighed sadly, "Changchun's family had to flee because of the war. Now they're living under someone else's roof. It's so hard for them!"

That's why it's said that every smile and frown of a beautiful woman can captivate people's hearts.

Just now, Gao Yueyuan lowered her head slightly and let out a sigh after her lips parted slightly.

It's hard to imagine how many people will feel pity and tenderness for her.

Unfortunately, Jiang Baobin was not easily fooled and learned a valuable lesson from Liu Ling'er.

This guy finally remembered what Yin Susu told Zhang Wuji: "The more beautiful a woman is, the more likely she is to lie."

Gao Yueyuan's self-pity lasted only a short while, and she soon smiled.

"Please excuse my nervousness, sir. I'm new here and can't help but feel a little uneasy."

After speaking, she looked at Jiang Baobin with her beautiful, bright eyes, full of anticipation.

If someone had less self-control, they would definitely be pounding their chests loudly by now—

Don't worry, your older brother is here. Just let me know if you need anything...

Unfortunately, Jiang Baobin doesn't know how.

Having been "beaten" in a relationship, this guy is now as steady as a rock.

At this moment, he had only one thought in his mind: Liu Ling'er, whose pretty face was as cold as if covered with frost.

And now another beautiful woman, Gao Yueyuan, has appeared, so alluring that it makes one's bones melt.

If you were to break down two people's personalities, mix them together, and then separate them into two, that would be just right.

When Gao Yueyuan asked for help, Jiang Baobin shrugged and said without hesitation:

"I'm even worse off than you! At least you have family by your side, but I'm completely abandoned by everyone."

Then, changing the subject, she said, "Your decision to come out was absolutely brilliant! No, it was a stroke of genius!"

"It's already in the newspapers; things are terrible there!"

This compliment pleased Gao Yueyuan greatly, and she smiled sweetly, saying:

"Who can argue with that? It's Dad who had foresight; he said guns and cannons have no eyes, and we had to go."

"I came out right away, any later and it would have been terrible. Although the situation here isn't great either, I'll have to start all over again..."

As she spoke, Gao Yue looked over with a resentful gaze.

Jiang Baobin was at a loss for words. He couldn't keep changing the subject, could he? That would be too unmanly.

Fortunately, as the saying goes, speak of the devil, and he appears. Old Gao limped in through the gate, followed by a girl who was about the same age as Jiang Daya.

They must have gone to buy some household items, as both of them were carrying things in their hands.

Jiang Baobin paid special attention to the little girl and found that she looked completely different from Gao Yueyuan.

Although both are considered good-looking, Jiang Baobin absolutely does not believe that the two are twins, as the genetic differences are too great.

Old Gao greeted him proactively, "Oh, Mr. Jiang! You've been so busy before, I didn't get a chance to say hello. Please forgive me."

"Boss Gao, you're too kind. This is my fault. I was so busy making coal briquettes that I didn't have time to congratulate you on your housewarming."

After exchanging a few polite words, the two went their separate ways home.

Jiang Baobin took two steps, then looked back, his attention falling on Gao Yueyuan's feet.

I couldn't get a good look before, but now that I do, even though her feet are still covered by a long dress, it's not hard to tell from the way she walks that she does indeed have small feet.

He lamented again, "There are so many people who bind their feet these days, it's a real rip-off!"

Gao Yueyuan seemed to sense something and turned to look over.

This made Jiang Baobin a little embarrassed, as if he were harboring some unspeakable secret and spying on others.

Then, she flashed a bright smile, and Gao Yueyuan clearly didn't sway at all.

After laughing, he went back inside.

As Jiang Baobin continued walking home, he couldn't help but blush and feel his heart pounding—

Now that Liu Yifei and Gao Yuanyuan are in place, who else is missing?

Qinqin? Ali? Xiaoqing? Bingbing? Or Feihong?

The girls from the 1970s were the prettiest, no, the girls from the 1960s had the most natural beauty...

Hoo hoo! Bring on the beauties! I can handle it, bro!

Before dinner, the Gao family surprisingly brought over a plate of dumplings as a gift for the new neighbors.

Jiang Daya happily accepted the empty plate.

He also chatted for a few minutes with Crescent Moon, the girl who delivered the things.

Then he ran over to boast, "Third Brother, the mutton and carrot steamed dumplings smell amazing!"

Jiang Baobin admired the Gao family's meticulousness: the dumplings were shaped like ingots, which had a symbolic meaning.

Using steaming again symbolizes continuous progress and prosperity.

Jiang Baobin teased her, "You tried it?"

Jiang Daya shook her head.

"Then how do you know it smells good?"

"Smell it."

"Then you can only smell a little bit of the noodle smell."

Jiang Daya pouted: "Don't you believe me? You can smell the meat inside even through the skin."

"Trying to eat it?"

"No." The little girl was shy and embarrassed to admit it.

"Alright, let's make some tomorrow too."

"Really?"

"Of course, it's only polite to reciprocate, since they've already given us dumplings."

"But meat costs a lot of money..." the little girl began to worry again.

Jiang Baobin ignored her. Wanting to eat meat but afraid to spend money? Does she think she's a corrupt official who's offering herself up?

No, free things are often the most expensive! Sometimes they can be deadly!

Therefore, I also need to be wary of Gao Yueyuan, that little woman.

The next day.

There's no need to make coal briquettes today, because the space is only so big, and it was already full yesterday. The briquettes are still soft and can't be stacked up.

Jiang Baobin is a restless person, so he went to the hospital again.

Smith was still unconscious. Jiang Baobin replaced yesterday's flowers with newly bought ones and then began to wait.

Who are they waiting for? Someone who, in Jiang Baobin's view, possesses great personal charisma.

He didn't bother asking the doctors and nurses about Smith's condition.

Not to mention now, even in the new century, the brain is still something that people cannot fully understand.

Even if you ask, no one can tell you for sure whether the person will wake up or when.

However, his silence does not mean that others will not contact him.

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Jiang?"

Jiang Baobin stood up and replied, "Yes, my surname is Jiang, I'm the head nurse. What can I do for you?"

The other person smiled and said, "You can call me Maria."

"Hello, Head Nurse Maria."

"Well, Mrs. Smith left you a message yesterday..."