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

"Young man."

"Do you have any meat left?"

Old Zhou stood there with a smile on his face.

His tone sounded quite friendly.

But Lin Jianan didn't relax at all.

Because the system has already given a prompt.

[Danger Level: Medium]

This shows that...

The person in front of me is definitely not simple.

"That's all."

Lin Jian'an shook his head directly.

That's all.

Old Zhou wasn't in a hurry.

Instead, he squatted down with a smile.

He pulled a cigarette out of his pocket.

"take it easy."

"I'm not from the patrol team."

"I just run a small business."

talking.

He even offered me a cigarette.

Lin Jian'an did not answer.

"I won't."

"Wow."

Old Zhou was delighted.

"Quite cautious."

"good."

The more he looked at it, the more interesting he found it.

This kid in front of me.

He is clearly not very old.

They can speak and act.

He doesn't act like a child at all.

Especially the steady momentum in that transaction just now.

Many experienced players may not have this skill.

"Is this your first time here?"

Old Zhou suddenly asked.

Lin Jian'an did not admit it.

They didn't deny it.

Why are you asking that?

"It's nothing."

Old Zhou flicked his cigarette ash.

"Just a reminder."

"The checks are very strict outside now."

"You're selling this in bulk."

"It's easy for something to go wrong."

This isn't meant to scare you.

The patrol team has just arrived.

He really got caught.

Not to mention that none of the items were there.

They might even get punished.

"so what?"

Lin Jian'an looked at him.

Old Zhou smiled.

"Work with me."

"You're shipping the goods."

"I'll take care of dispersing."

"Ensure safety."

really.

They've set their sights on my supply.

Lin Jian'an instantly understood.

However, he did not refuse immediately.

Because this person is right.

He sells it all by himself.

The efficiency is too low.

The risks are still significant.

If there really was a middleman helping.

On the contrary, it's more convenient.

But the problem is...

The black market.

What I fear most is being double-crossed.

Why should I believe you?

Old Zhou heard this.

He immediately laughed even more heartily.

"OK."

"Careful enough."

"Then let me put it another way."

He moved forward a little.

Lower your voice.

"You should have noticed it by now."

"There's a meat shortage in the city right now."

"There is a shortage of refined grains."

"As long as you actually have the goods."

"I can make you a lot of money."

"and……"

"No one dares to touch you."

The last sentence.

He clearly carried a sense of confidence.

Lin Jian'an's heart stirred slightly.

It seems.

There's someone behind Lao Zhou.

The system prompt popped up again.

[Recommendation: Establish initial cooperation]

[Risks are manageable]

Even the system says so.

That means the problem isn't serious.

but.

He couldn't possibly believe everything at once.

"Let's talk about it later."

"We're really out of stock today."

Done.

He turned around and prepared to leave.

As a result, Lao Zhou didn't stop him.

He just suddenly spoke:

"Young man."

"East Street Black Market".

"Not everyone can get by like this."

"If you really want to do this long-term..."

"It's best to find someone to rely on."

Lin Jian'an paused slightly.

But he didn't turn back.

Thanks.

After he left.

In the alley next door.

Suddenly a short, fat man appeared.

"Brother Zhou."

"Who's this kid?"

Old Zhou squinted.

Looking at Lin Jian'an's back.

"An interesting little guy."

"Not very old."

"You've got guts."

"and……"

"He might actually have some connections."

The short, fat man was taken aback.

"Really?"

"Who can get meat now?"

That's what makes it interesting.

Old Zhou exhaled a puff of smoke.

His gaze deepened.

"Keep an eye on him."

"Don't disturb him."

the other side.

Lin Jian'an had already circled back into the alley.

along the way.

My mind is racing with calculations.

"Old Zhou..."

"Black market middlemen..."

Such people.

In later generations, they would be considered distributors.

It's a good collaboration.

It really saves a lot of trouble.

But it's also very dangerous.

Once it overturns.

I simply couldn't handle it.

"We still need to stabilize the situation first."

He is very clear.

The most important thing now.

It's not about getting rich overnight.

Instead, it developed quietly.

When we returned to the courtyard house.

It's almost noon.

Just entered the door.

Then a commotion was heard in the Intermediate Court.

"A great joke!"

"Stop right there!"

"Did you steal the eggs?!"

Jia Zhangshi's loud voice.

You can hear it from a great distance.

Followed by.

The pheasant rushed out like a rabbit.

She was still holding half a steamed bun in her arms.

Upon seeing Lin Jian'an.

His eyes lit up instantly.

"Brother Jian'an, save me!"

Done.

Just hide behind him.

Behind.

Jia Zhangshi chased after them, panting.

"You little brat!"

"Stealing eggs and daring to run away!"

"I'll beat you to death!"

The pheasant immediately shrank its neck.

"I didn't steal it!"

"The egg just fell into my pocket by itself!"

Lin Jianan almost lost his composure.

This kid will be a master thief someday.

There's a reason for that.

"What happened?"

He asked.

The three middle-aged women next to them immediately chimed in.

"What else could it be?"

"The punt ran around in someone's kitchen."

"The eggs are gone."

"Hey!"

Banggeng immediately objected.

"My grandma told me to take that!"

The air fell silent instantly.

Jia Zhangshi's face turned green.

"What nonsense are you talking about!"

"When did I let you steal it!"

"Didn't you say that..."

"Shut up!"

The grandfather and grandson were about to start biting each other.

Everyone in the courtyard was trying not to laugh.

Qin Huairu blushed deeply with embarrassment.

Quickly pull the stick over here.

"Stop talking!"

She really wanted to disappear into the ground.

This day.

It's getting harder and harder to live like this.

But Jia Zhangshi was still relentless.

"Qin Huairu!"

"Look at the good son you've raised!"

"They even dare to steal now!"

Qin Huairu was so angry that her eyes turned red.

"mom!"

"Please, say less!"

"Am I underestimating you?"

"If you didn't spoil me every day!"

"How could he become like this?"

The argument was getting increasingly heated.

Yi Zhonghai has finally been released.

"An old man is here!"

The crowd immediately quieted down considerably.

"What's going on now?"

Yi Zhonghai frowned.

They were clearly at their wits' end.

In this courtyard.

Every day is filled with trivial matters.

He's so annoyed.

I had just finished hearing what happened.

His face darkened.

"Stick stalk".

"Stealing is wrong."

"Don't do it again."

"I really will take you to the neighborhood office."

The sticky stalk is ready to be heard.

He was so frightened that he shrank back.

Even if he's a bit cheeky.

They were also afraid of adults.

But just then...

A system notification suddenly sounded.

[Detecting Character Growth Milestones]

[Recommendation: Appropriate intervention]

Lin Jian'an was taken aback.

Sticky rice?

The system even manages this?

He suddenly remembered.

In the original work.

The story became increasingly distorted over time.

Actually, that's a big reason.

Nobody really cares.

Especially Jia Zhangshi.

They protect her every day.

"Wait a minute."

Lin Jian'an suddenly spoke.

Everyone turned to look at him.

"Stealing is wrong."

"But the bud is still small."

"Beating and scolding are useless now."

"He needs to know why it's wrong."

These words were spoken.

Many people in the courtyard were a little surprised.

after all.

Educating children in this era.

Basically, you have to beat them up.

There's no such thing as reasoning with people.

"Then what do you suggest we do?"

Yi Zhonghai was also a little curious.

Lin Jianan looked at Bang Geng.

"Kid."

Why did you steal the eggs?

The stick-like stem kept its head down.

He muttered to himself.

"Hungry……"

In a word.

The entire courtyard suddenly fell silent.

Qin Huairu's eyes immediately reddened.

What is the current situation of the Jia family?

Everyone actually knows that.

Jia Dongxu's salary is not high.

The family of five depends on him.

Life is indeed tough.

Especially children.

It's the easiest time to crave something sweet.

"Even if you're hungry, you can't steal."

Lin Jian'an squatted down.

Look closely at the pun.

"You stole eggs today."

"Will I be able to steal money again in the future?"

"And then what?"

"Does this mean we can take other people's things?"

Bang Geng was clearly stumped by the question.

He remained silent for a long time.

"I want to eat something."

"You can rely on yourself."

"But you can't steal it."

"You know what?"

Banggeng pursed his lips.

He finally nodded.

"knew……"

The system notification sounded again.

【Ding! 】

[The host has successfully influenced the character's growth trajectory]

[Reward: 10 points]

[Enable Feature: Character Relationship Prediction]

Lin Jian'an's eyes lit up slightly.

system.

It's been upgraded again.