Courtyard House: The Chef's Intelligence System

"Hey, Li Zi, so you were lying to us all along!"

"When asked if you have a nickname, you said you don't have one. You're really shameless!"

"Ha ha ha ha..."

Li Huaide blushed slightly as his comrades teased him, and gave Li Jiuzhou a resentful look.

Uncle is Uncle, why call him Er Gouzi? Now look what's happened, he's being ridiculed by those bastards.

Li Jiuzhou smiled and pretended not to see it; in his memory, the uncle and nephew had a very good relationship.

Li Jiuzhou was raised by Li Huaide almost entirely because his parents were busy when he was young. They had a very deep bond.

Otherwise, how could Li Jiuzhou dare to call him Er Gouzi...?

That afternoon, Li Jiuzhou took leave from Fengzeyuan and went to his master's house with Li Huaide.

The four uncles and nephews recognized each other as family members, witnessed by their master and mistress.

That evening, Li Huaide cried again while eating.

The next day, Li Jiuzhou took leave and took his second uncle, Li Huaide, to courtyard number 95.

The name Li Huaide was given to him by his former superior. Calling him Li Badou sounds a bit vulgar, considering he was a regimental commander.

Li Huaide wasn't wearing his military uniform today; he was just strolling around the No. 95 compound in ordinary clothes.

But everyone in the courtyard knew that this was Li Jiuzhou's second uncle, who had been separated from him during the war years ago and had now returned.

I only heard that he was a soldier, but I don't know what rank he was. Of course, this is what Sha Zhu said.

Sha Zhu certainly knew what official position Li Huaide held.

Young people are full of enthusiasm, and even if they don't join the military, they still want to know about military ranks. This is both their hobby and their aspiration.

When Li Jiuzhou called him "Second Uncle," he followed suit and called him "Second Uncle."

He and his senior brother were as close as brothers, so it came naturally to him.

Li Huaide brought many gifts when he visited, and Sha Zhu's family also received one.

Right now, the uncle and nephew are sitting on rattan chairs in front of their house, drinking tea, smoking, and chatting.

Li Jiuzhou asked casually:

"Second Uncle, you're two years older than my master's eldest brother, you're 31 this year, why haven't you continued the Li family line yet!"

Li Huaide gave a helpless laugh:

"Back then, Da Li and I were all fighting for the revolutionary cause; we didn't have time to think about personal matters."

"But now that things are stable, it's time to think about personal matters. Even the higher-ups have notified us that we should resolve our personal issues as soon as possible."

"Are there any suitable candidates?" Li Jiuzhou interjected.

Li Huaide remained silent for a long time before slowly saying:

"Jiuzhou, I won't lie to you, my old leader has a daughter. I saved her once during the war, and we have some feelings for each other."

"My former boss has given me hints, both overt and covert, several times."

"Well, this girl is a bit assertive, and her former boss's family isn't exactly ordinary either."

"You understand what I mean, right?"

Li Jiuzhou was also deep in thought after hearing this. He never expected that Li Huaide was actually his second uncle.

The biggest boss in the "Love in the Courtyard" storyline!

Describing Li Huaide as bad is not wrong at all.

But given his position, if he doesn't target others, they will target him.

It's all a matter of political stance.

But now that person is his own second uncle, he's got a powerful backer, so he's not afraid even when the wind blows.

Li Huaide has safely gone to sea.

Thinking of this, Li Jiuzhou slowly said:

"Second Uncle, what serious consequences will there be if I don't marry your old boss's daughter?"

Li Huaide gave a bitter smile:

"Then your second uncle's future is over."

"Even if the old boss doesn't care, he still has subordinates..."

"So what do you think?"

"I want to marry you. Our family is considered to be marrying above our station. The Li family has you, Shanhe, and Jiaojiao. I think we have to give it a shot."

"Jiuzhou, can you understand your second uncle?"

Li Jiuzhou was taken aback upon hearing this, and felt somewhat moved.

Li Huaide's meaning was clear: the Li family rarely had someone as promising as him, and they couldn't let go of the opportunity for advancement.

It's worth it even if it means giving up some things.

At the same time, it also protects and safeguards Li Jiuzhou and his nephews.

You could also say it's to protect the family's future!

Li Jiuzhou couldn't say much. Li Huaide's thoughts were very mature and far-sighted.

Humans are inherently selfish; if it were Li Jiuzhou, he would have married her too.

Throughout history, how many stories have there been of people who married a good wife and saved themselves 20 years of hard work?

Power and money are often what men are most fascinated by.

Some say that beautiful women can also fascinate men, but once you have the first two things, you basically have nothing to lack.

"Second Uncle, do it according to your own wishes. As long as you're happy."

Li Huaide nodded and said nothing more.

In the days that followed, my second uncle, Li Huaide, would occasionally come over to stay for a few days.

No matter how dilapidated No. 95 Courtyard is, it is still the Li family's house.

Li Huaide usually stays in the military camp and has not been demobilized, so the higher-ups have not arranged housing for him.

Li Zhan and others were not provided with housing. They usually stayed in the military camp, so why would they need housing?

Another month passed, and the second uncle, travel-worn, found Li Jiuzhou at Fengzeyuan.

"What's wrong, Second Uncle? You look so happy, is something good happening?"

Li Jiuzhou laughed.

Second Uncle nodded:

"Alright, tomorrow you bring Shanhe and Jiaojiao with me to the leader's house so the two families can meet."

"We don't have any elders in our family, is this okay?" Li Jiuzhou asked doubtfully.

"There's nothing wrong with it. Our old leader is also a former soldier. He had a tough time when he was young, so don't worry."

"Okay, I won't embarrass you, Uncle."

Li Jiuzhou agreed and asked Manager Luan for leave; he was going to buy some things.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't nervous about going to a high-ranking official's house.

As their second uncle's only remaining relatives in this world, they naturally had to go.

Li Jiuzhou took out some of his treasured possessions that he had kept for many years.

On the eve of liberation, he made a large purchase, including six large jars of wine made from tiger bones and tiger penis.

Each jar contains 65 jin of wine.

Li Jiuzhou was saving it for his wedding.

It's not that I'm afraid I can't do it, it's that after taking it, I'll be harder and better!

After bringing it out of the cellar, Li Jiuzhou took an exquisite wine bottle and filled it to the brim.

Not much, just ten catties of tiger bone wine.

Sending him a jar is impossible, absolutely impossible, that would be killing him!

All ten jin were saved by Li Jiuzhou with tears in his eyes.

On his way to his second uncle's father-in-law's house, Li Huaide saw Li Jiuzhou carrying a bottle and asked:

"Your glass bottle is quite nice. What's in it?" Uncle asked with a smile.

"Ten catties of tiger bone wine!"

"What year?"

"At least ten years!"

The two engaged in a question-and-answer session.

"Are there any more at home?"

"nature..."

How many?

"Why should I tell you that it's mine? I wouldn't have taken it out if you weren't getting married..." Li Jiuzhou rolled his eyes.

Li Huaide had a toothache:

"Why are you being so petty? Can't I even ask? Haven't I treated you well before?"

"Could you spare me another ten pounds?"

Li Jiuzhou feigned profundity and said:

"I also have wine infused with tiger penis...you..."

Li Huaide's eyes reddened upon hearing this.

"Tiger penis is good, give me ten catties!"

"What, you're not good enough?" Li Jiuzhou mocked.

Provoked by his nephew, Li Huaide swore:

"Fuck your mother, you're the one who's no good?"

Li Jiuzhou was furious: "You unfilial son!"

"You dare insult my grandma, you rascal?! I'll make sure she comes after you during the Qingming Festival in two weeks..."

Li Huaide: "Fuck! ✘＃/@＃"