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

Teacher Zhou smiled: "A bright future is a given."

Principal Chen glanced at him: "We're all his teachers, what are you so smug about?"

"I taught that class; I was his professor!"

"You call yourself a professor of specialized courses? With Zhang Dabiao's design skills, do you think you can compete with him in foreign exchange trading? Are you teaching him or is he teaching you?"

"Secretary, you shouldn't insult someone by bringing up their weaknesses! If you keep saying that, I'll get angry!"

"Alright, alright, stop arguing." Principal Chen waved his hand. "In any case, we need to nurture this student well. He might bring honor to the school in the future."

As the group was talking, a burst of laughter suddenly came from the side.

Zhang Dabiao and Mu Wanqing came over with wine glasses to offer a toast.

"Excuse me, teachers," Zhang Dabiao said with a smile, bowing slightly. "Thank you all for coming today. Wanqing and I would like to propose a toast to you all."

Mu Wanqing stood beside him, wearing a brand-new floral-patterned jacket, her hair tied up in a bun with a red ribbon. The courtyard light shone on her face, and her naturally alluring eyes were full of gentle smiles.

Looking at the young couple, Counselor Liu suddenly felt a pang of emotion.

This girl's background is indeed problematic.

But the man she found was tough enough and capable enough. With just that certificate of merit for overseas remittances, as long as Zhang Dabiao didn't break the law, no one could do anything to him.

Although they can't compare to the families of martyrs, how many families of martyrs in Nanluoguxiang survived thanks to Zhang Dabiao's remittance certificates?

They want to mess with Zhang Dabiao, and his wife?

Would these families of martyrs agree to this?

No way!

"Alright." He stood up, raised his glass, and said, "Comrade Zhang Dabiao, classmate Mu Wanqing, I wish you happiness."

"Thank you, counselor!"

Then everyone laughed and drank the wine in their glasses in one gulp.

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Inside the Jia family's house, Jia Zhangshi was sitting on the kang (a heated brick bed), sulking.

"What the hell! He's just a vocational school graduate? He has a little money, so what? He even kicked me out! I'm his aunt!"

Qin Huairu leaned against the doorframe, watching the scene unfold. Only one person from each family was allowed to attend. Xiao Dang, considered the representative of the Jia family, was carried over to the banquet by Qin Jingru. Without turning her head, Qin Huairu said helplessly, "Mom, please stop nagging. It's just an engagement; why are you getting involved?"

"Me, joining in the fun? I'm his elder! What's wrong with an elder sitting in the main seat? Shouldn't they?"

"Zhang Dabiao doesn't acknowledge your elders. Besides, at the beginning of last year, Zhang Dabiao said in front of the whole courtyard that he would never have anything to do with our family again," Qin Huairu muttered. Although she and Jia Zhangshi had agreed that one would play the good cop and the other the bad cop, this tactic was completely ineffective against Zhang Dabiao.

Why make things difficult for yourself?

Madam Jia wanted to refute, but in the end she could only sigh deeply, powerless to do anything.

Banggeng sat at home, munching on a white steamed bun with a resentful look on his face. This was something Shazhu had brought back from the factory, but Qin Huairu had intercepted it as soon as he entered the courtyard.

Although white flour steamed buns are a rare delicacy on ordinary days, they pale in comparison to Zhang Dabiao's banquet—

That's nothing.

The engagement banquet was a feast of meat and fish on every table, prepared according to a standard of six meat dishes, six vegetable dishes, four cold dishes, and eight hot dishes. The aroma was incredible…

Everyone in the hospital could easily eat three large bowls of rice just from the aroma—if they had any at home.

Bang Geng was incredibly hungry for it, and he tried to resist and throw a tantrum, but he was always chased away by Liu Guangfu, Yan Jiekuang, and a few other kids.

Qin Huairu came over to protect Banggeng, and then the woman in the courtyard came out to confront Qin Huairu, saying, "Don't make trouble on such a joyous day. Don't you know what your relationship with Da Biao is?"

Is it worthwhile to send a child out to test the waters?

Qin Huairu couldn't win the argument, so Jia Zhangshi came out to throw a tantrum. But there were also her sister-in-law in the courtyard, as well as the two brothers Maoshan and Maosheng, and the third uncle who was in charge of the Zhang family.

Not to mention that Director Wang was also having a banquet there.

It's fair to say that neither literary nor martial skills are of any use today.

So Banggeng could only stay at home, eating while feeling angry, and he even developed a deep hatred for Jia Zhangshi and Qin Huairu.

In his subconscious, he believed that his grandmother was the one who ruined the relationship between the two families.

Otherwise, Zhang Dabiao would be his uncle, and he would have everything Xiao Dang could eat and have.

Now look what's happened, everything's gone.

Do you think he's so great that you're angry?

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The banquet lasted for two hours. After it ended, Sha Zhu was cleaning up the dishes, Liu Guangqi was helping to move chairs, and Xu Damao was sitting on the steps picking his teeth, looking very satisfied.

"Hey, Sha Zhu, your cooking is amazing! That braised pork was incredible!"

Sha Zhu proudly raised his chin: "Absolutely! Everyone in the whole neighborhood knows about Sha Zhu's skills!"

"Showing off." Xu Damao rolled his eyes.

Qin Huairu came over and offered to help clear the dishes. No one stopped her, and those who helped could take some leftovers home. Sha Zhu even secretly kept some leftovers for himself.

Zhang Dabiao didn't care about these little tricks of the sycophant. As long as you didn't leave it for her right after the food was served, Zhang Dabiao had no objections.

He's already a man with over 40 yuan in assets, yet he's still arguing with the Jia family over some leftovers. To be honest, it really lowers his standards.

Moreover, Sha Zhu had put in at least 80-90% of his strength today, which Zhang Dabiao, who came from the future, thought was quite classy. The meal only cost 3 yuan, so let Sha Zhu handle the leftovers himself.

Out of sight, out of mind.

A chef of almost state banquet caliber is constantly following a widow around, and he can't have her, so he's having a pure love affair with her.

Zhang Dabiao had no idea if he was mentally ill.

"Sister Qin, have you eaten? I left you a bowl of food in the kitchen. You can take it to her when there are fewer people later." Sha Zhu asked while looking around to see if anyone was paying attention.

He was mainly afraid that Zhang Dabiao would turn against him.

"I've eaten, okay. I'll bring it over later. Thanks, Sha Zhu." Qin Huairu nodded with a smile. "But won't Da Biao get mad at you for this?"

"If you don't tell me and I don't tell me, who will know? Besides, this is the copy I kept for myself."

"I'm very law-abiding; I definitely didn't take any extra."

Qin Huairu nodded. For some reason, Zhang Dabiao hardly cared about the matters between her family and Sha Zhu.

But if her family tries to take advantage of He Yushui, Zhang Dabiao will jump out and cause trouble.

like……

Zhang Dabiao couldn't be happier than Sha Zhu getting close to his Jia family.

This is strange.

If Zhang Dabiao knew what Qin Huairu was thinking, he would definitely give her a thumbs up—【That's right, you're absolutely right!】

[You two should completely lock each other up and not cause trouble for others; that would be best.]

I also have to add—I wish you happiness!

Qin Huairu exchanged a few pleasantries with Sha Zhu, then, taking advantage of the quieter atmosphere, picked up her bowl and went back.

Sha Zhu swallowed hard as he watched the large, writhing buttocks disappear into the distance.

Should I accept this Qin Huai Ru (a type of fruit) or not?

If we accept it, will the ending still be as Da Biao described?

He's still not giving up on his wicked intentions.