Courtyard House: The Long-Lost Eldest Son Returns with Military Merit

Lou Xiao'e looked up at Jia Dongming sitting beside her, and suddenly asked with a smile, "Brother Dongming, do you think I'm pretty?"

This sudden question left Jia Dongming momentarily at a loss. He subconsciously nodded, then shook his head, and quickly said, "Lou Xiao'e, you've had too much to drink! Let me help Xu Damao to bed. You two should get some rest—"

Before she could finish speaking, Lou Xiao'e suddenly wrapped her arms around Jia Dongming's neck and said softly, "Brother Dongming, the Xu family only has one son, Xu Damao. If we don't have children, Xu Damao will become childless like Uncle Da."

"I am a daughter-in-law of the Xu family, and I can't just stand by and watch the Xu family line die out."

The doctor also said that I have a constitution that makes me particularly easy to get pregnant.

"How about... you help me and Xu Damao, and let me fulfill my wish to become a mother?"

Faced with Lou Xiao'e's sudden request, Jia Dongming was momentarily stunned.

He instinctively wanted to refuse, but just then, Lou Xiao'e's warm lips pressed against his.

A tingling sensation spread throughout Jia Dongming's body, making him feel a surge of excitement.

About forty or fifty minutes later, Lou Xiao'e leaned contentedly against Jia Dongming's chest, savoring the unprecedented experience she had just had. She couldn't help but curse in her heart: "Damn Xu Damao, it's one thing for him to be impotent, but he also lied to me and said that all men are like this. He deserves to be childless."

At this moment, Jia Dongming held Lou Xiao'e's smooth, satin-like back tightly, letting her soft body press completely against his, as he recalled everything that had happened that night.

Jia Dongming quickly figured out the whole story. He looked down at Lou Xiao'e, who was quietly nestled in his arms, and asked, "Xiao'e, you had a fight with Xu Damao last night, and today you found out that he's the one who can't have children. Logically, you shouldn't be going back to Xu Damao's place anytime soon..."

"It seems you didn't ask Xu Damao to borrow anything today. Instead, you came back to the courtyard house from your parents' home and even brought a bottle of deer blood wine. You asked Xu Damao to invite me to your house for dinner."

"You planned all of this tonight, didn't you?"

Lou Xiao'e, seeing that Jia Dongming had seen through her intentions, did not feel embarrassed. Instead, she looked at him gently and said softly, "Brother Dongming, you're right. I really wanted to take this opportunity to respond to Xu Damao."

"But I never intended to implicate you."

I just hope to fulfill my dream of being a mother, and also to ensure that Xu Damao will not truly be without descendants.

And I promise you, tonight's events will not be a burden to you, nor will I use them to pester you or force you to marry me.

Jia Dongming has never been one to drag things out, and in this situation, he didn't want to hesitate any longer.

He turned to the side, gently pulled Lou Xiao'e close, and chuckled softly, "Xiao'e, although you are easily swayed, no one can guarantee success on the first try."

To help you achieve your goal sooner, I'll naturally do my best tonight.

Not long after, there were faint noises and slight creaking of the bed coming from the bedroom. It wasn't until after 1 a.m. that Xu Damao's door quietly opened.

Using his Eagle Vision ability, Jia Dongming surveyed the courtyard. After confirming that no one was around, he reached out and put his arm around Lou Xiao'e, gently touching her lips to his own, and whispered, "Xiao'e, I'm going back now."

If you want to see me in the future, you can come to my place quietly at night when it's quiet.

My yard is in a secluded spot, so even if there's a lot of noise, it won't get outside.

There's a saying that says intimacy is the path to a woman's heart.

At this moment, Lou Xiao'e's mind was filled with Jia Dongming's handsome appearance, upright figure, and all the feelings he had just brought her.

After hearing Jia Dongming's words, Lou Xiao'e nodded gently and replied softly, "Brother Dongming, if Xu Damao goes to the countryside to show movies in the future, I will find an opportunity to come over."

Upon hearing this, Jia Dongming nodded slightly and instructed, "Okay, then you should get some rest. I'll be going now."

Lou Xiao'e watched Jia Dongming's retreating figure as he passed through the moon gate. Recalling everything that had happened tonight, a smile unconsciously crept onto her lips. She thought to herself, "No one was wrong; it's just that the timing of our meeting was just a little off."

"Ding!"

"Daily check-in is complete. Confirm your check-in?"

The next morning at seven o'clock, while Jia Dongming was still asleep, the system's notification sounded in his mind right on time.

Having expended a lot of energy at Lou Xiao'e's place last night, Jia Dongming slept exceptionally soundly this night.

Awakened by the system voice, he rubbed his eyes and responded in his mind: "Check-in".

"Ding!"

"Check-in complete."

Received: Eye of Loyalty, a pair of breeding pigs, a pair of breeding cattle, a pair of breeding sheep, and ten yuan in cash.

Should I load the Eye of Loyalty?

Previously, when Jia Dongming discovered that enemy agents were lurking in the steel rolling mill, he had thought of mobilizing the security department to capture them all. However, since he had only recently been transferred there, he was not familiar with the people in the department and could not determine whether there were any inside agents. Therefore, he turned to the police for help.

After confirming Zhang Huizi's identity yesterday, Jia Dongming originally planned to contact the police to arrange surveillance, but then he thought of himself as the head of the security department of the steel rolling mill, and finally decided to select reliable people from within the security department to participate in the investigation.

On his way back from Yang Weimin's place, Jia Dongming was pondering the candidates, but he never expected to receive the "Eye of Loyalty" when he checked in this morning.

This ability is like someone handing you a pillow just when you're about to rest.

Jia Dongming immediately responded in his mind: "Load Eye of Loyalty".

As soon as the command was given, a warm current flowed into his eyes, and then information about the skill flooded into his mind.

The Eye of Loyalty can detect the level of favorability and loyalty of those around you.

You can only unlock the loyalty test if the favorability rating is 50 or higher; if it is less than 50, it means that the other party is not truly loyal to you.

Furthermore, if a woman's favorability rating reaches 50, it means she has a good impression of you; 70 means you can develop into a partner; 80 means you can get closer; and if it exceeds 90, it means you are more important to her than life itself.

If the favorability rating is only 50, it means that you are just ordinary friends; below 30 means you are strangers; below 10 or even negative means that you have become enemies.

"Ding!"

"Loyalty Eyes loading complete."

Should we release the young of any three species of livestock?

While Jia Dongming was still processing the skill information, the system notification sounded again.

Yesterday the system gifted a large number of seeds, and today it delivered pig, cow, and sheep offspring. It seems that it won't be long before Jia Dongming will be able to enjoy meat freely.

A system notification sounded from the other side of the street, and Jia Dongming immediately responded in his mind: "System, release piglets, lambs, and calves now."

"Ding!"

"Host, the three types of livestock have been released."

Piglets are expected to mature in 15 days, lambs in 12 days, and calves in 20 days.

After confirming that all the young animals had been placed in the small world for feeding, Jia Dongming reached for his coat draped over the bed, intending to put it on and go out to wash up. However, he felt a soreness in his waist and couldn't help but recall the intimacy of the previous night. He muttered to himself, "The old saying is right: there are only oxen that are exhausted, not land that is over-plowned."

Last night, after only two rounds, my lower back started to ache. Could it be that the gene repair agent I'm using isn't strengthening my kidney function?

After getting dressed, Jia Dongming pushed open the door and strode out, just in time to meet Qin Huairu, who was carrying a lunchbox and was on her way to deliver breakfast to the hospital.

Upon seeing Qin Huairu, Jia Dongming recalled the Eye of Loyalty he had just obtained through daily check-ins, and subconsciously activated the ability to look at her.

"Qin Huairu, female, 29 years old, favorability rating 78."

The instant the Eye of Loyalty was activated, a message flowed directly into Jia Dongming's consciousness.

Good morning, Uncle!

Qin Huairu, who was on her way to the hospital, saw Jia Dongming come out of the house and hurriedly greeted him warmly.

Jia Dongming was quite surprised to learn of Qin Huairu's feelings for him.

In response to her greeting, Jia Dongming asked with a smile, "Huai Ru, how is your father's recovery?"

Hearing Jia Dongming's concern, Qin Huairu quickly replied, "Uncle, thanks to your help in buying those nutritional supplements, my dad is much better now."

The doctor said I can be discharged the day after tomorrow.

Jia Dongming nodded and said gently, "It's good that you're alright."

Also, if your father needs any help, please don't hesitate to ask me.

In the past, Jia Zhangshi was the one in charge of the Jia family. When Qin Huairu's family came to the city for help, Jia Zhangshi not only refused to help, but also scolded them away without any mercy.

This time, Qin's father went to the city late at night to see a doctor, and came to Qin Huairu because he was short of money.

Even if Qin Huairu had the money, given Jia Zhangshi's personality, she would never agree to lend it out, much less allow her to use the family's ingredients to send meals to the hospital every day.

Because of these things, Qin Huairu felt deeply grateful to Jia Dongming, and even developed an indescribable dependence on him.

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's words, Qin Huairu gratefully replied, "Uncle, I'll remember that."

After having breakfast, Jia Dongming rode his bicycle to take Banggeng to school first, and then turned to head towards the steel rolling mill.

Good morning, Section Chief!

When Jia Dongming arrived at the gate of the steel rolling mill by bicycle, the two security guards on duty saw him and immediately saluted and greeted him.

Upon seeing the two, Jia Dongming instinctively activated his Eye of Loyalty and looked over.

"Xue Zhijun, male, 38 years old, favorability rating 67, loyalty rating 45."

"Zhao Dahai, male, 42 years old, favorability rating 71, loyalty rating 52."

Seeing their loyalty, Jia Dongming immediately realized that they were trustworthy subordinates.

He stopped his bicycle, pretending to take something out of his pocket, but actually took out two packs of Daqianmen cigarettes from his system space and handed them to the two men, saying, "Zhijun, Dahai, one pack each, share them."

When Zhao Dahai saw the cigarettes Jia Dongming offered him, he smiled sheepishly and declined, saying, "Section Chief, how could we accept your cigarettes?"

Jia Dongming smiled and waved his hand: "Comrade Dahai, I don't usually smoke. Consider these two packs a favor and help me finish them off."

Zhao Dahai then stepped forward to accept the cigarettes and said gratefully, "Thank you, Section Chief. We won't stand on ceremony then."

"Thank you, Section Chief!"

Xue Zhijun, who was on guard duty, also thanked him happily.

Jia Dongming waved his hand dismissively and instructed, "Alright, save the cigarettes for when you rest."

They are all now diligently performing their duties.

After giving his instructions, Jia Dongming rode his bicycle into the factory area.

Good morning, Section Chief!

"Section Chief, you've arrived!"

"Good morning, Section Chief!"

After parking his bicycle, Jia Dongming walked into the security department building, where the staff he met greeted him politely.

While responding warmly, Jia Dongming used his loyal eye to gauge the level of goodwill these team members had towards him.

He discovered that, apart from a small number of team members who could only see favorability ratings, everyone else could display loyalty ratings, with the highest reaching 73.

Jia Dongming greeted each of his colleagues before entering his office.

Thinking about the investigation into Zhang Huizi, he put down his briefcase, turned around, and walked towards the door again.

Jia Dongming strode to the next office and instructed a middle-aged man sitting inside, "Lin Guozhu, go and inform Comrades Jianguo and Aijun that they will have a meeting in my office in half an hour."

Upon hearing the instruction, Lin Guozhu immediately stood up from behind his desk and respectfully replied, "Section Chief, I'll go find Captain Guo and Captain Li right away and tell them to come to your office for a meeting in half an hour."

About fifteen minutes later, Guo Jianguo, who had been summoned, rushed to Jia Dongming's office and respectfully greeted Jia Dongming: "Section Chief! What instructions do you have for me?"

As Jia Dongming saw Guo Jianguo enter, he immediately used his "Eye of Loyalty" to scan the other man and greeted him with a smile, "Old Guo, you've arrived. Please have a seat."