Courtyard House: Drunk and tipsy, the whole courtyard exposed at the start.

"Qin Huairu, you can't argue with me no matter what, this is Biaozi's treat, we have no right to share!" That was Xu Damao's voice.

"Xu Damao, you little bastard, are you itching for a beating? What's wrong with giving Sister Qin a bowl?"

"Shazhu, if you're so capable, go and cook a whole feast for your Sister Qin yourself. I won't even bat an eye. That's between you and your Sister Qin; it's none of anyone else's business."

"But this table belongs to Biaozi. Biaozi treated us. If anyone dares to move before Biaozi gives the word, that's robbery! A blatant robbery!"

"I'm telling you this right now: I may not be able to beat you, you idiot Zhu, but if anyone the hell dares to rob me, I'll call the police!"

"Silly Zhu, you think you can mess with our Da Mao? You can try." That was Xu Fugui's voice.

"Da Mao, what are you saying? I've been neighbors with the Zhang family for over ten years. It's just a bowl of rice. Brother Da Biao isn't that petty."

"Xu Damao, what's the big deal that you went to the police? Matters within the compound should be handled within the compound. Have you forgotten the rules?" Oh dear, Yi Zhonghai has also come out?

"I've made the decision. Let Huai Ru serve one bowl, and then serve the old lady another bowl. That's the end of it."

"There are only five or six of you. What's wrong with giving a bowl of food to the elderly and children? The old lady is the oldest matriarch in our neighborhood, and the Jia family has two children. Respecting the elderly and caring for the young is a traditional virtue of our country. How come you, Xu Damao, can't abide by it? Do you have no morals at all?"

"I……"

"Yi Zhonghai, what are you saying? Robbery is robbery, don't try to pull any other strings with us," Liu Guangqi also spoke up.

"Since Biaozi isn't here, no one is allowed to touch this food!"

"Besides, you think you can make those decisions? What gives you the right to make those decisions? Your grandfather has already been removed from his post; now my dad is the real boss!"

"Guangqi, you... Lao Liu, is this how you raise your children?"

"Old Yi, I think..."

"Guangqi is right, I'm the boss now, what right do you have to make decisions?!" Fatty Liu... his focus was a bit off, but what he said made sense.

"I don't know..."

"Oh dear, all I want is a bite to eat, this old woman is getting old. These young people these days are something else, they don't respect their ancestor at all..." At this moment, the old deaf man couldn't hold back any longer and ran out as well.

Northwest Shanxi is in complete chaos... the backyard is in utter turmoil.

However, Zhang Dabiao was pleased that Xu Damao and Liu Guangqi did not back down and dared to stick to their principles.

This is the first step in rebelling against retirement communities!

Zhang Dabiao strode into the backyard, shouting as he went, "Qin Huairu, you think I'm giving you face?!"

"I have no dealings with the Jia family whatever happens to me, do you even know what that means?"

"Even if your whole family starved to death or died of disease and everyone in your family died, I wouldn't give a single penny as a wedding gift!"

"What business is it of ours if your family can't afford to raise children? They're not our offspring. If you can't afford to raise them, why have so many? Do you expect the entire compound to help you raise them? You're really thinking too much. Do you think we're all fools?"

"I can't afford to raise a dead one!"

"I'd rather not give you a bowl of food than feed you! Even if I were to feed you... even if I were to waste it all, I wouldn't give you a single grain! Forget about it!"

They showed absolutely no leniency, not even a shred of face.

And the big bowl that Qin Huairu was holding... it was as big as her face!

This is called a small bowl?

"And Yi Zhonghai, you're looking for trouble again, aren't you? You think you can make decisions for me? Who the hell do you think you are? Whose decisions can you make for?"

Zhang Dabiao was pointing his finger at Yi Zhonghai and cursing him directly.

"You old deaf man, if you want to live out your old age in peace, then get the hell out of here!"

"In the past, when my family had good food, my father would always serve you a bowl whenever you came to beg for food because of your age."

"But my father is gone, and the three old men have gone into hiding. I went to the backyard to beg you to speak a fair word, but what about you?"

"Pretend to be deaf and dumb and hide from everyone!"

"From that moment on, I, Zhang Dabiao, will never speak to you again, just like you, you old deaf man!"

Upon hearing this, the old deaf man disregarded everything else and turned to go back into the house.

This is wrong no matter where you look at it, and it's perfectly reasonable for Zhang Dabiao to cut all ties with her.

Yi Zhonghai was trembling with anger: "Zhang Dabiao, you...you...this is outrageous! How can you speak to your elders like that?"

"My ancestors were surnamed Zhang!"

"If you say one more word, I'll make sure all your retirement plans with that deaf old man fall through, believe me or not?"

You can bet on whether I can do it or not.

Zhang Dabiao narrowed his eyes. "Come on, let's hurt each other if necessary!"

Who's afraid of who!

Yi Zhonghai finally got scared. He didn't dare to gamble, so he turned his sleeves and went back inside.

"Zhang Dabiao, you're asking for a beating, aren't you?"

Sha Zhu was still ready to fight and was about to roll up his sleeves and get to work.

Zhang Dabiao went straight up to him: "I just want to eat in peace and quiet, all of you are making such a racket—"

"Come on! Isn't that what you want—a fight?"

"Today, either I beat you to death, or you beat me to death!"

"It will determine both victory and defeat, and life and death!"

"Dare you, you idiot Zhu! Come on, hit me! Hit me!"

"Whoever backs down is a coward!"

He wanted to test the limits of his ability to withstand blows, and he really wanted to see who would win in a 1v1 against Sha Zhu!

Sha Zhu couldn't stand this insult, but just as he was about to rush over, Yi Zhonghai, who had turned around, grabbed him and pulled him back into the house.

Zhang Dabiao was stunned on the spot. That's it?

So he made an international gesture toward the closed door of the old deaf man's house.

"Damn it! Coward!"

Then he turned to everyone and said, "Sit down and eat!"

But then something suddenly occurred to me—

[We should have labeled Yi Zhonghai earlier, but what labels? Something like "Great Mountain," "Paternalistic Responsibility System," "One-Man Rule," "Restoration," "Overthrow the Qing and Restore the Ming"...]

[Never mind, I forgot, I can't be bothered with it.]

He Yushui was a little at a loss, but Zhang Dabiao pushed her towards Xu Xiaoling and said, "Don't worry, you are you, and your brother is your brother."

"We don't offer seats together."

Xu Xiaoling smiled and pulled her over to sit down, then set out a bowl and chopsticks for her.

Xu Damao patted his chest and said, "That's right, Yu Shui, although we don't get along with your brother, that's a matter between us men."

"It's none of your business. Just focus on eating and drinking well."

At this moment, Liu Guangqi patted Zhang Dabiao on the shoulder and then gave him a thumbs up.

"Biaozi, you're awesome!"

Zhang Dabiao raised his chin: "Absolutely!"

"Young man, if you're not convinced, then fight!"

"A real man fights!"

The eyes of the three Liu brothers and Xu Damao all lit up—

"That makes sense!"

Qin Huairu was still holding a large bowl at the moon gate, unwilling to leave, but since Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai had already gone inside, she dared not rashly go forward to ask for more food. But if she went back like this, Jia Zhangshi wouldn't forgive her, leaving her at a loss.

Zhang Dabiao didn't bother with her at all. After everyone sat down, he started taking good things out of the cloth bag. Every time he took out something, it drew gasps of amazement from everyone.

"Xiaoling, you didn't call me Brother Biao for nothing."

"This is Sunshine Rose... or is it grapes or raisins? My friend gave me some big grapes. Never mind, let's eat them!" Zhang Dabiao arrogantly placed a large bunch of cool Sunshine Rose grapes directly in front of Xu Xiaoling and He Yushui.

"Wow! Brother Biao, you managed to get grapes in the dead of winter? And they're so big? You're amazing!" Xu Xiaoling's eyes widened in surprise.

"This is pear syrup candy, it seems to be a specialty from Shanghai. It's good for moisturizing the lungs, relieving coughs, and soothing the throat." Zhang Dabiao continued to take out items and lay them out one by one.

"There are also hawthorn strips, Xinjiang raisins, grassland yogurt and milk tablets."

"Brother Biao, I couldn't find any milk candy, so I'll have to make do with these for now."

There should be milk candy at home, but I don't know where it's hidden. There's not only White Rabbit candy, but also Want Want milk candy.

I bought them casually on Taobao before, and I haven't eaten many of them. Some of them haven't even been opened.

"Holy crap, Biaozi, you've got some serious skills! Xinjiang raisins, grassland yogurt and milk tablets, Shanghai pear syrup candy, fresh grapes? And even some cigarettes from inside the factory."

"Even our steel mill's purchasing staff aren't as capable as you!" Xu Damao's eyes lit up. This was something no ordinary person could do, especially with Xinjiang raisins and fresh grapes, which you couldn't buy even if you had the money.

Liu Guangtian was also shocked. He had been forced by his older brother to call him "Brother Biao" just now, but now he willingly gave him a thumbs up.

"Brother Biao, you're awesome!"

"So-so, third in the world."

"Nothing special, my dad has many friends and connections, it's just a basic skill."

That's really how it is these days. The factory's purchasing agents scour everywhere for supplies, making special exceptions for each case. As long as you can get the materials, it doesn't matter where you got them from.

Of all things under heaven, eating is the most important!

"Also, this is half a bottle of fruit juice powder, just like the malted milk powder. Make some hot water and give it to the two girls to drink as a beverage."

Xu Xiaoling and He Yushui's eyes lit up like stars!

What girl wouldn't love a sweet, hot drink on a cold winter's day?

"Thank you, Brother Biao!"

Xu Xiaoling called out naturally, but He Yushui, as if possessed, followed suit with a similar remark—

"Thank you, Brother Biao."

Zhang Dabiao – [What? So proactive?]

Then she realized something was wrong; she was more than half a year older than Zhang Dabiao!

He Yushui blushed, and then the whole room burst into laughter.

oops--

How incredibly embarrassing!