Courtyard House: From Deputy Division Commander to Civilian, Progressing All the Way

However, she forgot what day it was.

The main gate of the Lin family's house was wide open.

Lin Yang was wearing a neat white shirt with a dark gray wool vest over it, standing at the door ready to welcome his future sister-in-law.

His hearing, honed through countless life-and-death experiences on the battlefield, was far more acute than that of an ordinary person. Adding to this, the wind was blowing directly towards the main house, ensuring that every single word of Jia Zhangshi's vicious curses reached Lin Yang's ears.

The gentle smile on Lin Yang's face froze instantly.

Instead, there was a chilling killing intent emanating from the very core of his being.

He could tolerate the jealousy and envy of these beasts behind his back, but he would never allow anyone to use such vicious language to insult his family or curse his future sister-in-law on this joyous day!

"Little Li."

Lin Yang's voice was not loud, and it didn't even have a slight inflection, but it carried a chilling aura that sent shivers down one's spine.

Li, the bodyguard who had been standing like an iron tower behind Lin Yang, immediately stood at attention and loudly replied, "Present!"

"Go." Lin Yang stretched out his long, slender finger and pointed at Jia Zhangshi, who was hiding under the eaves. "That old hag has a foul mouth. I don't want to see blood on this joyous day. Go and teach her a lesson. Fan her, fan her until she can't speak anymore."

"yes!"

Without uttering a single wasted word, a murderous glint flashed in Xiao Li's eyes as he strode confidently toward the Jia family's gate, his long legs clad in military boots.

At this moment, Jia Zhangshi was still muttering to herself, completely unaware that disaster was about to befall her.

When she looked up and saw the soldier, who looked like an angry Vajra, walking menacingly toward her, she was so frightened that she dropped the basin of water in her hand with a clatter, splashing dirty water all over her shoes.

"What...what do you want to do! I didn't do anything to you!" Jia Zhangshi was so frightened that she backed away and fell down on the threshold, her face turning pale instantly.

Hearing the commotion, Jia Dongxu ran out of the house. When he saw it was Lin Yang's bodyguard, his legs went weak and he leaned against the door frame, not daring to utter a sound.

Xiao Li walked up to Jia Zhangshi, looked down at the shrew with a fierce face, and sneered.

"The commander said your breath stinks, let me wash it for you!"

Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Li swung his arm around.

"Snapped!"

A powerful slap landed hard on Jia Zhangshi's already bruised face.

Li used all his strength in that slap.

Jia Zhangshi let out a pig-like scream, and was whipped so hard that she rolled on the ground, spitting out a mouthful of saliva mixed with blood.

But it's not over yet.

Xiao Li stepped forward, grabbed Jia Zhangshi by the collar, lifted her up like a chick, and slapped her again with his backhand!

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

The crisp sound of slaps echoed continuously in the quiet courtyard, each slap feeling like a blow to the hearts of all the onlookers.

Everyone in the hospital was terrified.

Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong were so frightened that they quickly shrank back into the house, trembling as they watched the scene through the crack in the window. They knew that Lin Yang was making an example of them, using the most violent means to tell everyone: dare to mess with the Lin family, this is the consequence!

He slapped me more than a dozen times.

Only when Jia Zhangshi's face was swollen like a purplish-black pig's head, and she could no longer scream but could only groan in pain, did Xiao Li throw her heavily to the ground like trash.

"If you dare spew filth again, I'll smash all your teeth in next time! Get lost!"

Xiao Li shouted angrily, which frightened Jia Dongxu so much that he scrambled over, dragged the dead-dog Jia Zhangshi, and slammed the door shut as if fleeing for his life.

After dealing with the barking stray dog, Xiao Li turned around and quickly walked back to the main door, stood at attention, as if nothing had happened.

Lin Fan and Ding Qiunan stood in the middle of the courtyard, staring at the scene in a daze.

Especially Ding Qiunan. Although she was aloof, she had never seen such a direct physical fight.

Lin Yang smiled and walked down the steps to greet him.

"Comrade Qiu Nan, please excuse my behavior. There were some stray dogs in the yard that liked to bark, but I've already had them chased away." Lin Yang's tone was gentle, as if he hadn't been the one who ordered the beating.

He extended his hand: "Welcome to the Lin family, it's my first time here. I am Lin Fan's younger brother, Lin Yang."

Looking at the young secretary in front of her, who was only nineteen years old but had a powerful and suffocating aura, Ding Qiunan felt a sense of awe for no reason.

She reached out and gently shook hands with Lin Yang.

"Secretary Lin, hello. Sister Tian Yu often mentions you in her letters," Ding Qiunan replied gracefully, her voice clear and pleasant.

"Don't use my title at home, just call me Lin Yang." Lin Yang turned to the side and gestured for him to come inside. "It's cold outside, come on in. Tian Yu is waiting for you inside."

At this moment, outside the main room of the Lin family, in front of the makeshift stove, He Daqing was working enthusiastically with Sha Zhu.

Sha Zhu had specially changed into clean clothes today, and was holding a kitchen knife, chopping side dishes on the cutting board.

When he saw Lin Yang walk out, his eyes lit up and his face was filled with fervent admiration.

"Greetings, Commander!" Sha Zhu shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice booming.

Lin Yang smiled and nodded at him: "Zhu Zi, today's meal depends on your cooking skills."

He Daqing quickly stepped forward, his face beaming, "Secretary Lin, don't worry! Today I've brought Zhuzi along, and we've brought out all the signature dishes of the Tan family cuisine. We can't get our hands on braised shark fin, but I've made a 'braised fatty chicken,' as well as 'scallion-braised sea cucumber' and 'deep-fried double crispy,' which will definitely satisfy you and your future sister-in-law!"

Sha Zhu chopped vegetables while looking at the top-quality ingredients he rarely saw, and he was secretly amazed.

"Wow, Chief Lin's family is really rich! Such a huge sea cucumber, and the pork belly is so fatty it's practically oozing oil! Dad, we've really seen something amazing today!" Sha Zhu said to He Daqing in a low voice.

He Daqing slapped Sha Zhu on the back of the head: "You good-for-nothing! How many times have I taught you? Follow Secretary Lin, and you'll be living the high life from now on! Open your eyes wide and get to work!"

Inside the main room.

The moment Ding Qiunan followed Lin Fan into the house, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

This is hardly a courtyard house with single-story buildings.

The walls were snow-white, the carpet a bright red, and the large glass window that covered one wall made the room as bright as day. Above, a bright incandescent bulb cast a warm glow.

The red pine furniture in the room exudes a faint woody fragrance, and each piece is exquisite and meticulously crafted.

Ding Qiunan came from a family of doctors, and her family was very wealthy when she was a child. But since the liberation, she had not seen such a warm and luxurious house for a long time.

"Qiu Nan! You've finally arrived!"