Courtyard Houses: From Families of Martyrs and Orphans to Giants of the Times

Intermediate People's Court.

The atmosphere instantly exploded.

Sha Zhu stood in the center of the courtyard, carrying a lunchbox.

His face was as black as the bottom of a pot.

opposite.

Xu Damao was pushing his bicycle.

His neck was stiffened up really high.

He still had that smug grin on his face.

Did I say something wrong?

"Some people..."

"He's always flirting with the widow."

"Still pretending to be a gentleman."

"The leftovers from the cafeteria."

"They're practically moving into someone else's house."

These words were spoken.

The onlookers gasped in surprise.

Anyone could tell.

Xu Damao is targeting Sha Zhu and Qin Huairu.

Sha Zhu's eyes immediately turned red.

"Xu Damao!"

"Are you fucking asking for a beating?!"

"Are you asking for a beating?"

Xu Damao sneered.

I'm stating the facts.

"What's wrong?"

"You dare to do it but you don't want people to talk about it?"

"you--"

Sha Zhu was so angry that he charged straight forward.

As a result, he was grabbed by an old man named Yi Zhonghai.

"Pillar!"

"Don't be foolish!"

"Let's talk this out!"

But Sha Zhu wasn't listening to any of that now.

In this day and age.

Reputation is extremely important.

Especially since Qin Huairu was a widow.

These are a few words from Xu Damao.

It's like throwing dirty water on someone.

"I'm going to beat him to death today!"

Come on!

Xu Damao was not intimidated.

He hid behind the bicycle and continued to stir up trouble.

"Come and try if you dare!"

"So what if they're cafeteria cooks?"

"Pretending to be a good person every day."

"She's more flirtatious than anyone else behind closed doors!"

"Fuck your grandpa!"

Sha Zhu completely lost it.

He grabbed the broom next to him and rushed over.

The courtyard erupted into chaos.

"Ouch!"

"Stop them!"

"Stop hitting him!"

But everyone knows that.

These two have been fighting since they were kids.

There was no way to persuade them otherwise.

boom!

The broom was smashed directly onto the bicycle.

Xu Damao jumped three feet high in fright.

"You're crazy, Sha Zhu!"

"I'm really going to cripple you today!"

talking.

He grabbed the car lock and fought back.

It looked like the two were really about to have a serious fight.

Lin Jian'an happened to come out from the backyard.

Just look at this scene.

He immediately burst into laughter.

"The classic program has begun."

Throughout the entire "Full House of Love".

These two almost always start fighting whenever they meet.

They are born with a tragic fate.

But I used to watch TV dramas.

See it live now.

Two completely different feelings.

Especially in those days, courtyards were small.

The two started arguing.

It's like having an open-air theater.

"Get out of the way!"

"We must kill him today!"

Sha Zhu charged forward, wielding his broom.

The next second...

Snapped!

Lin Jian'an reached out his hand directly.

He grabbed the broom handle.

Sha Zhu was stunned.

"Jian'an?"

"Let go!"

Lin Jian'an didn't move.

Instead, he spoke calmly.

"Hit me again."

"The steel mill's security department will be looking for you tomorrow."

These words were spoken.

Sha Zhu stopped moving abruptly.

Don't let his usual arrogance fool you.

Actually, what I fear most is losing my job.

After all, being a chef is a secure job these days.

Xu Damao saw that Sha Zhu had stopped.

He immediately got excited again.

"Yo."

"Now you know fear?"

"Weren't you quite capable just now?"

He had barely finished speaking when...

Lin Jian'an suddenly turned to look at him.

"Shut up too."

"Stir things up again."

"I'll take care of you too."

Xu Damao's face immediately stiffened.

I don't know why.

He is now looking at Lin Jian'an.

I'm still a little scared.

Especially in the past few days.

This kid beat up a bunch of thugs.

The news spread throughout the courtyard.

"I...I didn't say anything wrong."

He stubbornly insisted on saying something.

But the sound was noticeably quieter.

At this time.

Qin Huairu also rushed out.

His face looked extremely pale.

"Xu Damao!"

"What nonsense are you talking about!"

"What did my family do to offend you?"

Xu Damao looked at her.

They got even more excited.

"Am I talking nonsense?"

"Is it true that Sha Zhu brings you food every day?"

"Is it true that Korean hamsters eat meat every day?"

"you--"

Qin Huairu's face turned pale instantly.

Because of this matter.

There's really no way to refute that.

Sha Zhu got anxious too.

"It's my pleasure to help!"

"What does this have to do with Sister Qin!"

"have a look!"

Xu Damao slapped his thigh.

"Isn't that admitting it themselves?"

The courtyard immediately erupted in discussion.

"Actually, Xu Damao is not wrong..."

"Sha Zhu did indeed always deliver meals to the Jia family."

"A widow and a young man..."

The prevailing social atmosphere was conservative in those days.

Just a few words.

That's enough to ruin someone's reputation.

Qin Huairu's eyes immediately reddened.

He lowered his head, not daring to speak.

This is actually what she fears most.

There's always gossip around a widow's door.

She was a single woman raising her child.

It's difficult to begin with.

If any rumors really spread...

Life will be even harder from now on.

Seeing this scene.

Lin Jian'an sighed inwardly.

In fact, when you get down to it...

Qin Huairu hasn't completely turned evil yet.

At least for now.

She lives mostly for her children.

They truly trapped Sha Zhu.

That happened later.

"Alright."

Lin Jian'an suddenly spoke.

The courtyard immediately fell silent.

Everyone looked at him.

"Xu Damao".

"You said Sha Zhu would deliver the food."

"That was his own choice."

"Is it illegal?"

"Am I still in your way?"

Xu Damao choked on his words.

"I……"

"besides."

"You go to the countryside to show movies every day."

"Isn't it enough to bring back some local specialties?"

"We really need to investigate this thoroughly."

"Is your ass clean?"

These words were spoken.

Xu Damao's expression changed instantly.

Because of this matter.

He actually did it.

Showing movies in the countryside.

Many villages would send eggs and mountain products as gifts.

Even alcohol.

He often brought some home in private.

Although it's not a big deal.

It's really gotten out of hand.

It's still troublesome.

"Don't talk nonsense!"

Xu Damao suddenly became anxious.

"Nonsense?"

Lin Jian'an smiled.

"Shall we go to the neighborhood office and have a chat?"

"By the way, tell me about the rumors you spread today."

Now.

Xu Damao completely chickened out.

He bullies people.

We've really run into a tough opponent.

It immediately wilted.

"Okay, okay, okay."

"Fine, I won't say anything more."

Done.

He wanted to run away while pushing his bicycle.

But Sha Zhu wasn't happy about it.

"Don't go!"

"I haven't beaten you enough yet!"

"You come back here!"

Lin Jian'an grabbed him.

That's enough.

"Do you really want to spend a few days in jail?"

Sha Zhu finally stopped cursing.

However, his eyes remained fixed on Xu Damao.

It looks like they're about to eat people.

After everyone had mostly left...

Qin Huairu walked over with her head down.

The sound was very soft.

"Jian'an".

"Thank you."

Her eyes were still a little red.

He was clearly really scared just now.

Lin Jian'an waved his hand.

"It's nothing."

"Stay away from Sha Zhu from now on."

"There are too many gossipy people in the courtyard."

These words were spoken.

Silly Zhu, standing nearby, immediately became anxious.

"Oh no!"

"What's wrong with me?"

"Is it wrong for me to help Sister Qin?"

Lin Jian'an glanced at him.

You did nothing wrong by helping someone.

"But have you ever thought about this?"

"What will others think?"

Sha Zhu suddenly fell silent.

He's not stupid.

It's just that I often can't think straight.

"Then...then I won't bring you lunch anymore?"

This time.

Qin Huairu's expression changed instead.

However, she didn't say anything.

His eyes clearly showed a moment of panic.

Because she knows it all too well.

The family can manage now.

A large part of their income came from the help of Sha Zhu.

If it really breaks down.

Life immediately became difficult.

Lin Jian'an understood perfectly well.

But he didn't continue.

Some things.

It can't be changed in just a sentence or two.

Just then.

A system notification suddenly sounded.

【Ding! 】

[The host has successfully influenced the relationships between key figures]

[Reward: 15 points]

[New Area Unlocked: Black Market Intelligence]

next second.

A new section has been added to the system interface.

[Dongcheng Black Market]

[Opening hours: 1:00 AM to 4:00 AM]

[Tradable Goods: Grain, Receipts, Old Items]

Current security level: Low

Lin Jian'an's eyes lit up immediately.

black market!

This is where the real money comes from.

Especially now.

I already have system resources in my possession.

If it works well.

Points and money.

Both can accumulate quickly.

Thinking about this...

His mind began to stir.

On the other side...

Xu Damao pushed his bicycle out of the alley.

His face grew increasingly gloomy.

"Oh shit……"

"How dare a little brat like you put up with me?"

The more he thought about it, the more frustrated he felt.

suddenly.

A thought popped into my head.

"Something's been going wrong with the Lin family lately..."

"It's medicine again."

"Tickets again."

There's definitely something wrong.

Xu Damao's eyes gradually narrowed.

He made a decision.

Investigate Lin Jian'an secretly.