The Beginning of a Courtyard House: Sixty Years of Internal Strength

"Jianguo, you're back."

I knew you were being framed.

It's good that you're out, it's good that you're out.

I have another bottle of good wine here.

Shall we celebrate together?

Let me wash away your bad luck.

As he spoke, Yan Laokou's eyes remained fixed on the two lunchboxes in Yao Yao's hands.

"Teacher Yan, let's forget about it."

I just got out of here, and it took me a lot of effort to get two boxes.

They're still waiting to eat at home.

You should keep that water mixed with alcohol for yourself.

After saying that, Li Jianguo led Yao Yao into the Intermediate People's Court.

When Li Xin arrived at her doorstep, she saw Li Jianguo.

He said this happily.

"Brother, you're finally out! I was so worried!"

"It's alright, it's nothing, it was just a misunderstanding."

They hadn't been inside for long.

After throwing the bedding aside, Li Jianguo put down a lunchbox.

"Little sister, you and Yao Yao start cooking first."

I took this lunchbox home.

"By the way, let Mom and Dad know I'm out."

Li Xin also became happy.

"Brother, is there braised pork in the lunchbox?"

Go quickly, but come back soon.

I'm so incredibly hungry for it!

"Don't worry, I'll be right back."

Li Jianguo then went out.

He walked quickly to the back of the Li family's house.

Only my parents and sister-in-law are left at home.

It's not time to leave work yet; I guess the older brother is still at work.

Li's mother was overjoyed to see Li Jianguo.

After Li's father returned, he recounted all the mess Li Jianguo had made.

Li's mother was also very worried, fearing that her son would go inside and be punished by the fence.

Now we see Li Jianguo emerge unharmed.

She was very happy and quickly came over.

"Jianguo, you're out! That's wonderful!"

You can't mess around like that anymore.

Li Jianguo scratched his head awkwardly.

"Mom, I understand."

Mr. Li then spoke with even greater seriousness.

"Li Jianguo, look at the mess you've made."

They wanted a house for free, but they messed it up.

"Tell me about the gold ingots you gave me; they could buy more than two houses."

Li Jianguo was also helpless.

"Dad, I understand."

I didn't expect that either.

Li's mother quickly said something.

"Alright, Lao Li, stop scolding the kid."

He's only just come out, and he even brought you braised pork, didn't he?

He already knows he was wrong.

After being interrupted by Li's mother, Li's father didn't know what to say.

He just sighed and said.

"Have dinner here, don't go back."

"No, Dad, I have another box at home."

My younger sister and Yao Yao are waiting for me to come home for dinner.

"You can go back, but you should learn your lesson in the future."

Never do such a thing again.

Besides, I don't think you're short of money.

He could easily pull out a gold ingot.

You mustn't go astray.

At this point, Li's mother also began to worry.

"Jianguo, you can't do anything illegal."

"You've only been working for a few years, how did you earn so much money?"

Li Jianguo quickly started making things up.

"Mom and Dad, don't worry, I didn't do anything illegal."

As you all know, I work in purchasing, so I have many connections.

I bought some things for a friend.

"They only gave me a small favor."

At this moment, Li's father became anxious.

"Alright, stop talking. Isn't this just speculation and profiteering?"

Don't do this kind of thing again.

If you get caught, you'll probably end up in jail too.

At this point, Li's mother also began to offer words of comfort out of concern.

"Yes, Jianguo, it's best if we live in peace."

Mom doesn't expect you to be rich and powerful.

Let's just live an ordinary life.

Seeing this, Li Jianguo quickly nodded.

"Mom and Dad, I understand."

I won't do this anymore.

After all, I've experienced what it's like inside.

It's inhuman! You have no idea what they eat in there.

They only give you swill for two meals a day.

Mr. Li also offered a reminder.

"Alright, it's getting a bit late."

Your family is waiting for dinner, you should go home quickly.

Li Jianguo nodded and quickly left.

When he got home.

Yao Yao and Li Xin had already prepared the meal and placed it on the table.

"My sister complained."

"Brother, you told us to go and come back quickly, but the food we prepared is getting cold."

"Alright, stop complaining, let's eat quickly."

"Didn't my parents nag me for ages?"

At this point, the younger sister also fell silent, swinging her chopsticks wildly.

Yao Yao and Li Jianguo had already had a big meal in the space.

There's no rush at this point.

We drank our wine and ate slowly.

Before they had even finished their meal, a heated argument erupted from the backyard.

Li Jianguo listened intently for a moment and realized that it was Jia Dongxu arguing with He Daqing.

Yao Yao and Li Jianguo put down their chopsticks in tacit agreement.

I walked towards the backyard.

The younger sister looked reluctantly at the delicious food on the table.

I glanced at their departing figures a couple more times.

Still unable to part with the braised pork, and without watching the commotion, I sat at the table and started eating and drinking.

After the two walked to the backyard, they saw Jia Dongxu cursing angrily in the yard.

"Qin Huairu, you bitch, get out here right now."

What are you doing at the He family's house?

"You're my wife now, get back to the Jia family right now!"

At this moment, He Daqing moved a stool and sat down at the doorway.

"Jia Dongxu, you don't need to keep yelling here. You're not tired, but I am."

Qin Huairu has now rented my house.

Therefore, she has the right to live here.

I also have an obligation to shield him from unnecessary harassment.

Jia Dongxu snorted coldly.

"He Daqing, don't try that on me."

Qin Huairu is my wife.

Since she rented the house.

"It's a place I rent, why won't you let me in?"

He Daqing wasn't afraid of verbal battles at all.

"Dongxu, you need to understand one thing."

This house was rented to Qin Huairu.

It's not yours.

Besides, Qin Huairu herself doesn't want to see you.

You can't force her, can you?

That doesn't make sense anywhere.

Jia Dongxu was so angry he laughed.

"He Daqing, what nonsense are you spouting?"

Qin Huairu is my wife.

I need her permission to see her.

He Daqing, however, remained calm and composed.

"Of course."

The law now stipulates that no one can go against a woman's wishes.

Women can hold up half the sky.

Let me tell you, Jia Dongxu, it's impossible for you to get into this room today.

If you're so capable, go ahead and sue the neighborhood committee or call the police.

See if they support you.

"He Daqing, don't try that on me. Do you think I wouldn't dare?"

A woman like Pan Jinlian was destined to be paraded through the streets with her worn-out shoes hung up.

I'm telling you, Qin Huairu, don't think you're safe just because you're hiding here.

You are still my wife.

Hand over the barley stems and grains immediately.

Where did you hide them?

Jia Dongxu was actually asking a question he already knew the answer to.

He had already guessed it; he figured they would be sent back to Qin Family Village.

But he really didn't dare to go alone.

Although he was in the right.

But when you get to someone else's territory.

Being beaten up and thrown out is the least of their worries.

Now all he can do is make a scene in front of Qin Huairu.