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

backyard.

Lin Jian'an had just moved the rosewood official chest into the house.

Yi Xiulan was stunned.

"Where did you get this?"

"Scrap yard".

"You can even find boxes at a junkyard?"

"Um."

Lin Jian'an casually placed the box against the wall.

He deliberately acted very casually.

"It still looks usable."

"For storing things later."

Yi Xiulan went over and touched it.

Although I don't know anything about huanghuali (rosewood).

But she could also sense it.

This box is quite well-made.

Especially the carvings.

It doesn't look like something an ordinary family would use.

"Don't say it."

"It looks pretty good."

"It's just a bit old."

Lin Jian'an was secretly pleased.

This is not "pretty good-looking" at all.

Descended to future generations.

This thing can even go to auction houses.

"mom."

"Keep your important things here from now on."

"The lock is sturdy."

"OK."

Yi Xiulan nodded with a smile.

She is now with her son.

We've grown to trust each other more and more.

before.

She was always worried that Lin Jian'an was too young.

I can't support this family.

But now.

The house is becoming more and more presentable.

Even her health has improved a lot.

Thinking about this...

A sudden pang of sadness welled up in her heart.

"If your dad were still alive..."

"Seeing you like this now."

"I'm definitely happy."

The room suddenly fell silent.

Lin Jian'an smiled gently.

Things will get better and better in the future.

On the other side...

Outside the courtyard.

Xu Damao was still smoking at the entrance of the alley.

His eyes were very gloomy.

"Junkyard..."

"A broken box..."

Something's not right.

The more he thought about it, the more something seemed wrong.

A normal child.

Who goes to the scrap yard every day?

and.

Just now, Lin Jian'an's reaction.

It's obvious she doesn't want anyone to touch her.

There's definitely something inside.

Thinking about this...

Xu Damao's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

He suddenly realized.

I'm about to uncover Lin Jian'an's secret.

Just then.

A voice suddenly came from behind.

"Da Mao".

"What are you standing there for, just spacing out?"

Xu Damao looked back.

It was actually Lao Zhou.

The middleman in the black market.

"Brother Zhou?"

"What are you doing here?"

Old Zhou smiled.

"I need to take care of something."

Done.

His gaze followed the direction and swept into the courtyard.

"Oh, right."

"You mentioned that kid a couple of days ago."

"To stay in this hospital?"

Xu Damao immediately perked up.

"right!"

"Brother Zhou."

"Don't you also think there's something wrong with him?"

Old Zhou didn't say anything.

He just took a puff of his cigarette.

in fact.

Since the last transaction.

He has been investigating Lin Jian'an.

Because of that batch of meat and flour.

Its origin is too strange.

Especially in years like this.

Ordinary people simply cannot obtain it.

"Has he made any moves recently?"

Old Zhou asked casually.

"have!"

Xu Damao immediately lowered his voice.

"I brought another box back from the junkyard today."

"Like a precious treasure."

"They won't even let me touch them."

Old Zhou's eyes flickered slightly.

A junkyard?

He's a seasoned veteran.

My first reaction was—

Find a bargain.

Because there really were people like that before.

I've found some good stuff at the junkyard.

Thinking about this...

He suddenly laughed.

"interesting."

"Looks like this kid..."

"It's deeper than I thought."

"Brother Zhou."

"Do you want me to keep an eye on things for you?"

Xu Damao is really into it now.

Because he has become completely obsessed.

I always felt that Lin Jian'an was hiding a big secret.

"No rush."

Old Zhou squinted.

"Let's take a look first."

"That kind of person."

"Pushing too hard makes them run away."

And this moment.

Lin Jian'an inside the house.

The system has started sending out warnings like crazy.

Increased external attention detected

[Current Risk: Medium]

Recommendation: Establish a secure base.

"Safe haven?"

Lin Jian'an frowned.

Followed by.

The system interface displays an explanation.

[Host's current main activity area: Courtyard house]

[Exposure risk continues to increase]

Recommendation: Establish a separate storage and trading location.

See here.

Lin Jian'an understood instantly.

My problems are becoming more and more obvious.

He always brings things home.

Something bad is bound to happen sooner or later.

Especially people like Xu Damao.

They've started to keep a close eye on themselves.

"We definitely need to find a place."

But the problem is.

He is only twelve years old.

Renting a place is simply not feasible.

"unless……"

Lin Jian'an suddenly had a thought.

An abandoned courtyard.

In this day and age.

There are actually quite a few empty courtyards in the city.

Especially some old houses.

The owner has already run away.

unoccupied.

Many places are deserted.

If we can find a small, secluded courtyard.

It can definitely be used as a warehouse.

Thinking about this...

The system notification suddenly lit up.

[Detect available locations nearby]

[Abandoned side room on the east side of Nanluoguxiang]

[Security Level: Medium]

Distance: 1.2 kilometers

"The system can even find this?"

Lin Jian'an was increasingly shocked.

but.

This is indeed a necessity.

Otherwise, there will be more and more stuff in the future.

There's simply no way to explain it.

Just then.

Suddenly, there was another commotion outside.

"Silly Zhu!"

"You come out here!"

Just listen to that raspy voice.

It's obvious without even guessing.

Xu Damao.

Lin Jian'an was speechless.

"These two are never quiet."

Intermediate People's Court.

Sure enough, another crowd gathered.

Sha Zhu was standing at the door with a dark expression.

"Xu Damao".

"What the hell are you doing now?"

"Am I having a fit?"

"My chicken is gone!"

"Did you steal it?!"

These words were spoken.

The courtyard instantly became lively.

"The chicken is missing?"

"What chicken?"

"That old hen!"

Sha Zhu almost laughed in anger.

Are you crazy?

"Who wants your worthless chicken!"

"Who else could it be but you?"

"The entire courtyard."

"Who else but you is going to mess with me!"

The two were about to have another fierce fight.

Yi Zhonghai is back with another headache.

"What's wrong now!"

"Old Yi!"

Xu Damao immediately began to complain.

"My chicken is gone!"

"It must have been idiot Zhu who stole it!"

"fart!"

Sha Zhu exploded.

"If I want to eat chicken, can't I just buy it myself?"

"Steal yours?"

"Can you afford it?"

"Hey!"

"I'm going to do this today—"

Lin Jianan is standing next to him.

Looking at this scene.

I almost burst out laughing.

Classic plot.

finally come.

In the original work.

Xu Damao lost a chicken.

Finally, the entire college held a general meeting.

I almost dragged Bang-gen and Sha-zhu into this mess.

"interesting."

"It seems the plot is starting to accelerate."

and.

The system immediately went off.

[Detect key plot points]

[Current Event: Chicken Theft Scandal]

[Recommendation: Participation may earn you special rewards]

Lin Jian'an's eyes lit up slightly.

really.

As long as the key plot points are changed.

The system rewards will be higher.

And now.

This is the opportunity.