Courtyard House: In this life, I have a new home!

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"I've never met anyone like him before. He doesn't even respect his superiors. When a leader comes, a normal person would at least put on a show, right? But he just keeps saying he can't work because his hand is injured, as if someone owes him something."

"He deliberately courted death, so who's to blame?"

He glanced at the deaf old woman and shook his head slightly.

He really couldn't understand what was going on in these people's heads.

He Yuzhu is an adult; if he goes and causes trouble, he has to be able to bear the consequences.

Moreover, he used an open strategy.

If He Yuzhu had taken the easy way out back then, gotten up and did some work within his ability, and hadn't been so arrogant, he wouldn't have been fired.

Ultimately, it was He Yuzhu's own doing.

Fang Chengxuan took a deep breath, too lazy to pay any more attention to the deaf old lady.

He will be going to the countryside not long after his marriage, and he won't be staying here for more than a few days. He has a lot of things to do.

The first person we need to settle is the Englishman.

He waved to Ying.

"Aunt Chen, come into my room with me, I have something to tell you."

Ying Gang had just put Fang Lianyun to sleep, but he was still a little nervous. He went over and knocked on Fang Chengxuan's door.

"Chengxuan, what do you want?"

Seeing her tense expression, Fang Chengxuan smiled and said in a very gentle tone, "Aunt Chen, don't panic. I called you here to talk about the future."

"What's next?"

Chen Ying asked.

He didn't intend to bring up the matter of going to the countryside. It involved the entire Rong family, and if someone with ulterior motives were to seize upon it, it would cause serious trouble.

Someone told me,

Fang Chengxuan lowered his voice, "Because you're here, someone in the courtyard is planning to report me."

Chen Ying froze, her eyes widening in shock: "Who? Who's so despicable? Why would they sue you for no reason?"

"So, the most important thing right now is to get you settled here."

He paused, then continued, "I met with Director Wang and we discussed two options—either we'll find you a job, or we'll find you a reliable man to remarry. What do you think?"

Fang Chengxuan stared at Chen Ying, waiting for her reaction.

This woman had been with the Fang family for a while; she was quick and efficient, meticulous in her work, and didn't talk much. When He Yuzhu and his gang came to cause trouble, she was the first to stand in front and protect Fang Lianyun. She was a reliable person.

His heart stirred.

Chen Ying blinked, a thoughtful look on her face, her heart pounding.

Fang Chengxuan didn't rush her, giving her time to think it over.

Chen Ying remained silent for a long while, then suddenly tears welled up in her eyes: "I...can I just stay at the Fang family's house? Wherever you go, I'll go with you?"

"Um?"

Fang Chengxuan looked up and asked softly.

Chen Ying grabbed her trouser leg and squeezed it tightly: "I can't actually have children. Even if I remarry, I'll still be someone's slave, and I'll still be all alone when I'm old."

Thinking of the past twenty years, she had never had a single wicked thought and had devoted herself to raising her adopted son, tears streamed down her face.

I can't trust others, but I trust you.

"From now on, I don't want wages. Just give me food and a place to stay!"

After saying that, she got up and knelt down in front of Fang Chengxuan.

Fang Chengxuan pursed his lips and remained silent.

After a long pause, he finally spoke: "I also want you to stay. With you taking care of things at home, I can rest easy and feel at ease. But the situation isn't very good right now."

"Think about it again. It's getting late, go and get some rest."

He didn't give a definite answer.

Chen Ying walked out, wiping away her tears.

Fang Chengxuan watched her retreating figure, his gaze darkening. After thinking for a while, he blew out the lamp and lay down.

the next day.

Fang Chengxuan went to the steel rolling mill, took a look around at the various kitchens, and then called Liu Yang and Liu Lan over, giving them a few instructions: "I'm busy with some things these days, so you two keep an eye on the kitchens."

"Just come as usual, it's nothing serious. If Director Yang calls for me, just say I'm out on business and will come to see him as soon as I get back."

Liu Lan and Liu Yang nodded: "Okay."

After leaving the steel rolling mill, Fang Chengxuan rode his bicycle onto Xuanfang Road and arrived at the Rong family's residence.

As soon as Grandpa Rong saw him, he waved with a smile: "You've come at the perfect time. I'm going to visit an old friend today, why don't you come with me?"

Fang Chengxuan was stunned for a moment, then realized what he meant, "Okay, whatever you say."

Grandpa Rong noticed every subtle change in his expression and knew the boy understood. The old man patted the hand that was supporting him.

"You're reliable."

Fang Chengxuan's lips twitched, and he looked up to meet Rong Xinrui's gaze. The two of them followed Grandpa and Grandma Rong to visit several old friends.

Every time Grandpa Rong introduced him, Fang Chengxuan could see a fleeting look of surprise on the faces of those old men. This was quickly followed by a barrage of compliments: "Old Rong, you're lucky! You've picked a really good grandson-in-law."

We chatted for a while.

Fang Chengxuan wasn't usually fond of socializing, but he understood that Grandpa Rong was handing him a network of connections that he could use in the future. He took it seriously and didn't just go through the motions.

Place a piece on the chessboard.

They chatted idly, making small talk.

I wrote down the old men's contact information and became acquainted with their younger relatives. I didn't leave until it was completely dark.

"Grandpa, he's just a grandson-in-law. Is it really necessary to show him off everywhere?"

The speaker was a young man, looking defiant as he stared at Fang Chengxuan's back with disdain in his eyes.

"How much of a future can a cook from a steel mill, who comes from the countryside, have?"

The old man, whom he called "Grandpa," raised his eyelids slightly, glanced at his grandson, and didn't reply. He then turned to look at his eldest grandson.

What do you think?

The eldest grandson smiled and said, "For Grandpa Rong to personally lead and carefully introduce each person, it means the Rong family has already decided on this person."

"Moreover, the Rong family is laying out all their connections and teaching them to him. This kid is no ordinary person."

The old man nodded: "Since you understand the Rong family's intentions, let's just avoid offending them."

the other side.

Fang Chengxuan took Grandpa Rong and Grandma Rong home and then pulled Rong Xinrui into the house.

"Did Grandpa deliberately show me all the connections within the Rong family today?"

Rong Xinrui nodded: "After Dad and my eldest brother leave, the family plans to hand over everything that the Rong family can use to you."

"This isn't appropriate."

"I think it's more suitable to hand it over to you."

Fang Chengxuan had learned his lesson about money in his past life; relatives had turned their backs on him over a sum of money. He hated it most when people coveted things they shouldn't have.

He can afford to support Rong Xinrui.

In the future, I can find ways to make money without having to look for other people's things.

Rong Xinrui smiled and took his arm: "I'm a young lady, and besides... I think this is fine."

"Your parents weren't close, and you don't have any siblings. But from today onwards, my grandparents are your grandparents, and my parents are your parents."

"In that case, it doesn't matter if my brother gets a share or you get a share."

Rong Xinrui didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Fang Chengxuan was willing to step forward and offer to take care of them when they were all leaving the country and only two elderly people were left behind. Not everyone can do that.

She reached out and wrapped her arms around his waist.

Rong Xinrui wrapped her arms around his waist, her voice so soft it could melt bones.

"Chengxuan, did I do something incredibly lucky in my past life to meet you?"

Fang Chengxuan pulled her into his arms. His nose was filled with her fragrance, and his Adam's apple bobbed.

"Aren't you afraid I'll set my sights on the Rong family's money? And then turn my back on you?"

"Or perhaps, I came here for that family fortune?"

He smiled.

Rong Xinrui tilted her head back and kissed him on the chin. "You're not like that. You may seem carefree on the surface, but you're very stubborn at heart and have your own bottom line."

"You probably don't even realize it yourself, but you're incredibly arrogant. You wouldn't stoop to doing such despicable things."

She stared at him, her eyes sparkling.

"I really don't understand how someone like you could be raised in that rural area."

"So arrogant."

"Even more arrogant than me, even more arrogant than my brother."

Fang Chengxuan was taken aback. "Yes?"

Rong Xinrui snorted, "But I just love your style. Fang Chengxuan, I like you so much. The thought of never meeting you in this life makes me feel like life would be utterly meaningless."

Something flickered in Fang Chengxuan's eyes. He lowered his head and kissed her. The kiss was deep and fierce, and he didn't release her for a while. His lips were close to her ear, and his voice was very low.

"Me too."

If you don't meet the right person, you can just make do with being alone. But if you do meet them and then lose them, that's when you really can't go on living.

The two were getting very intimate and about to lose control when there was a sudden knock on the door.

Rong Wenyao's voice came from outside.

"Your family accepts you, but you two aren't legally married yet. You know the rules, right?"

In the room, Rong Xinrui's face was as red as if it were on fire. She shrank to the innermost part of the bed and pulled the blanket over her head.

Fang Chengxuan also realized that he almost lost control, and raised his hand to tap his forehead.

have to.

A man can't really rely too much on his self-control when he's with his woman.

He straightened his clothes, opened the door, and saw his brother-in-law standing there with a cold face.

"Sooner or later, she'll be mine."

"Not yet. Come here, let's talk in the study."

Rong Wenyao retorted, but his face didn't show much anger.

This family has truly accepted Fang Chengxuan from the bottom of their hearts.

The two sat facing each other in the study.

"Today, the old man took you out to show your face and pass on the Rong family's connections in the industry to you. After I leave, the Rong family will also pass some things on to you."

Rong Wenyao spoke up.

Fang Chengxuan nodded, then frowned. "The Rong family is very secretive; I have no interest in those things."

"You can tell this to Xinrui, you don't need to tell me."

Rong Wenyao looked up at him. "Don't worry, the family treats you like family. From the day you volunteered to go to the countryside to take care of your grandparents, you've been a member of the Rong family, just like me."

"You guys are incredibly bold. Have you considered the consequences if I were to even consider doing anything wicked?"

Fang Chengxuan truly hadn't expected the Rong family to be so audacious.

Rong Wenyao smiled as he held his teacup: "Trust those you employ, and don't employ those you don't trust. Our judgment is usually quite good."

Changing the subject, he asked, "What are your plans regarding your nanny?"

Fang Chengxuan pursed his lips: "She has nowhere to go. She was arranged to come here by Director Wang of the neighborhood committee. We can just let her handle things when the time comes."

"Whether she leaves or not."

"At this critical juncture, it's best to keep it a secret from others."

He paused for a moment, then looked at Rong Wenyao: "I've thought about it, and sending Grandpa back to his hometown isn't really the right thing to do."