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

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As for the third point...

If someone else asks, he might politely decline.

But when faced with this person, he agreed without the slightest hesitation.

This trust stems from instinct.

As for how to deal with it going forward?

We'll just have to take it one step at a time.

Currently, the products of Hongxing Company and Northeast Automobile Factory are barely presentable.

As for the other areas, let's not even mention them.

In terms of academic exchanges, it is estimated that mathematics will be the most frequent topic.

He doesn't need to worry about that.

Hua Lao, Duan Xuefu and others have long been the backbone of the organization, and he is at most just an accessory.

Seeing that he agreed so readily, the elder laughed heartily, and the seriousness between his brows dissipated considerably.

After chatting for a while, the secretary appeared right on time to remind us of the time.

Zhou Jimin got up to take his leave.

Outside the door, Old Lin looked him up and down several times, his eyes showing a hint of approval, before leading him away.

The trip in June has been finalized.

The news quickly reached Duan Xuefu's ears.

The old man was overjoyed upon hearing the news.

"That kid is actually quite capable."

Duan Xuefu stroked his beard and sighed, "Only a truly upright person like him can keep him in check."

No matter how powerful Sun Wukong is, he can't escape the Buddha's palm.

The night was deep, and the Milky Way was dazzling.

Looking up, the starry sky of this era is breathtakingly beautiful.

Originally, Zhou Jimin planned to stand Li Yuzhu up.

To his surprise, as soon as he stepped into the house, he saw Li Yuzhu sitting in the main room waiting for him.

Fearing that Ding Qiunan might overthink things, she even brought a group of classmates along.

As soon as the little goldfish heard that they were going to see a movie, it immediately started clamoring to go along.

Zhou Qingxian, not wanting to be left out, insisted on joining in the fun.

Although Pandi and Laidi didn't say anything, their bright, sparkling eyes had already betrayed their desire to watch a movie.

The movie tickets were indeed inexpensive.

But Huang Xiaohua was used to being frugal, and she really felt bad about such expenses.

Li Yuzhu secretly rejoiced that she had bet enough tonight, otherwise the situation would have collapsed long ago.

Zhou Jimin didn't stand on ceremony and led the two tagalongs straight to the movie theater with the girls.

The group chatted and laughed, their steps becoming lighter.

As soon as Zhou Jimin stepped into the theater, his gaze was locked onto two figures in the row in front of him.

Xu Damao was embracing Lou Xiao'e, trying to please her in a humble and obsequious manner.

Lou Xiao'e didn't recognize Zhou Jimin at all. After all, the two had very little interaction, and he didn't look this smart when they met in Pigeon City before.

"Hey, isn't that Zhou Jimin?"

Xu Damao caught a glimpse of an acquaintance out of the corner of his eye, and his mouth moved faster than his brain, muttering something aloud.

Lou Xiao'e followed his gaze and saw nothing unusual except for a man holding a child.

"What are you looking at?"

She asked, puzzled.

Xu Damao straightened his back smugly and pointed over there to show off: "See that? That tall guy used to live in the middle courtyard, and now he's married with several women around him. He's really got some skills."

Upon hearing this, Lou Xiao'e's face immediately darkened.

It's disgusting to encounter such an awful relative on your first blind date, and to have someone comment on your private life in public.

"I'm not watching anymore."

She flung Xu Damao's hand away and turned to leave.

Xu Damao panicked, his heart pounding.

The family gave a strict order: no matter what method they used, they had to marry into the Lou family.

He did indeed consider marrying Lou Xiao'e, so he could live a life of comfort and ease.

As for those messy accounts, things will sort themselves out when the time comes.

"Xiao'e, don't be irritable. The movie is about to start. Come in and have a seat."

He shamelessly bombarded her with sweet words until he finally managed to coax her into submission.

Lou Xiao'e felt uncomfortable and kept a cold face throughout, ignoring everyone.

Xu Damao could only smile wryly and cooperate, slowly wearing them down.

In the shadows of the back row, Zhou Jimin watched the farcical scene unfolding in front of him and couldn't help but laugh.

These two can make themselves miserable without even lifting a finger.

Given Xu Damao's character, it's only a matter of time before he gets into trouble.

Oh, right, I'll write a letter to Lou Xiao'e later and ask her to investigate Xu Damao's background.

For those who enjoy flirting and having affairs, catching someone cheating is the most interesting thing to do.

Investigate Xu Damao?

Ah, what a delightful surprise!

In the darkness, Li Yuzhu discreetly handed over a red envelope.

The little goldfish, with its sharp eyes, immediately understood and obediently gave up its spot.

As a result, the seat next to Zhou Jimin became empty.

He had been dozing off because the plot was boring, but suddenly he felt something hook his finger.

Soft and slippery.

He thought it was the little goldfish causing trouble, so he just pinched it without thinking much of it.

Until a delicate fragrance wafted into his nostrils, and then a warm, soft body pressed against his chest.

Zhou Jimin suddenly woke up.

In the darkness, two pairs of eyes met.

He instinctively reached out and pushed him away.

The sensation from his fingertips made him freeze instantly.

Li Yuzhu was also stunned, her body tense like a bowstring.

The atmosphere was extremely awkward.

Zhou Jimin tried to withdraw his hand, but found that his opponent not only did not retreat, but instead pressed even harder.

At this moment, reason snapped.

But the thought vanished in an instant.

We must never repeat the same mistakes!

Just as the situation was spiraling out of control, Qingxian's voice came from the side.

"I can't hold it in anymore, I need to go to the bathroom."

That shout was like a thunderclap.

Li Yuzhu's cheeks flushed red, feeling both ashamed and helpless.

But she couldn't let it out; she could only force herself to maintain a facade of calm.

The sound of running water came from the restroom.

Zhou Jimin took his daughter inside and helped the little one flush the toilet.

The little goldfish perched by the door, watching the two figures from behind, its heart filled with joy.

She looked down at the red envelope in her hand, counting the banknotes one by one with her fingertips.

I was thinking to myself: if I can save up a hundred bills this year, my little savings will break the ten-yuan mark!

It's worth noting that the largest denomination she usually carries is only one cent.

These hundred bills add up to a full ten yuan!

She was willing to switch roles with Li Yuzhu to perform that scene for this huge sum of money.

Anyway, she already knew the movie "Song of Youth" by heart.

The old movie that was released last year has been re-released countless times, and the plot is already etched in my mind.

Bored as she waited, she wondered how much "hush money" Sister Bamboo would actually offer.

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Outside the outhouse, the father and daughter came out after washing their hands.

Li Yuzhu also pushed open the door and came out, her face so gloomy it could drip water.

On the way back, Li Yuzhu reached out to hold his hand, but Zhou Jimin subtly avoided it.

The air froze instantly.

"Zhou Jimin, do you hate me that much?"

Her voice trembled slightly.

"Do you really want to put me in this difficult position?"

"Is it wrong for me to want to pursue my own happiness?"

Zhou Jimin stopped in his tracks, his brow furrowed.

Incomprehensible.

Is this person possessed?

"Which street do you live on? I'll go talk to your parents right now and get things cleared up!"

These words were like a bucket of ice water, leaving Li Yuzhu completely stiff.

Her eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief.

Is he really that resolute?

Tears fell without warning.

This was the first time she had cried so heartbreakingly, as if her heart had been ripped out.

Zhou Jimin stood there, stunned, his mind blank.

Little Qingxian, whom he was holding, was also frightened. She sobbed softly, her little hands tightly gripping the hem of his clothes.

The cries of one big child and one small child mingled together.

Zhou Jimin felt a sharp pain in his head, as if it were about to explode.

"Zhou Jimin, I hate you!"

Li Yuzhu looked up and glared at him fiercely. After cursing, she turned and rushed into the dark night, running away without looking back.

Zhou Jimin's heart skipped a beat.

What if something happens so late at night? Wouldn't Li Yuzhu's parents skin him alive?

He didn't dare to delay, so he picked up Xiao Qingxian and ran after her.

"Xiaoxian, be good and hug Daddy tight."

He ran and, panting heavily, instructed, "Dad is going to chase after that auntie."

There are bad people around at night. From now on, you are absolutely not allowed to go out alone at night, understand?

Xiao Qingxian nodded obediently and replied, "Yes, Xiao Qingxian will be good."

At the intersection ahead, Li Yuzhu had only run about a kilometer when she was blocked by several idle thugs.

Seeing those thugs, Li Yuzhu was not afraid at all. Instead, she glared at them and shouted at them.

But those people had lewd gleam in their eyes, how could they possibly listen to human words?

It was almost time to get started.

A dark shadow rushed in like a cannonball.

A muffled thud.

The ringleader was sent flying and crashed heavily to the ground.

Zhou Jimin rushed over and kicked the other man away.

Upon seeing this, the other thugs immediately surrounded them, shouting that they were ready to fight to the death.

But in front of Zhou Jimin, this rabble was powerless to fight back.

Even though he had to protect the child in his arms with one hand, his offensive was still fierce.

Punches and kicks rained down like raindrops.

In just a few moments, the thugs were crying and screaming on the ground, wailing incessantly.

Zhou Jimin coldly swept his gaze around: "If you dare bully a woman again, I'll break your legs!"

The group was terrified and fled in a panic, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

The crisis is over.

Zhou Jimin had just turned around.

A soft body suddenly crashed into his arms.

Li Yuzhu clung tightly to his waist, her face buried in his chest, her voice broken and desperate.

"If you don't love me, why do you keep appearing around me and tormenting me?"

Hearing this muttered phrase, Zhou Jimin's heart clenched.

She didn't say anything more, only feeling a tightness in her chest.

She suddenly tightened her arms, holding him tightly as if she wanted to meld him into her very bones.

The next second, he suddenly let go.

He turned and left resolutely.

The lights and shadows on the screen finally dimmed, and youth came to an end.

"Moth, let's go."

Xu Damao stood there, feeling as if he had been scratched by a cat.

I didn't get anything out of the entire movie.

How can this be allowed?

But reality is just that cruel.

Lou Xiao'e seemed determined today, as if she had swallowed a heavy weight, and was determined to sever all ties with him.

Not only do they ignore people, they are even stingy with a glance.

Xu Damao was so angry he wanted to slap himself twice, regretting his loose tongue!

Lou Xiao'e got up, ignoring everything, and walked straight towards the exit.

Outside the hall, several girls were circling around a little girl who still looked very young.

The child had clearly lost his older brother; his face was filled with panic.

As I stepped out of the screening room, a tall figure came into view in the hazy night.

The man was tall and straight, with a handsome and refined face, exuding both scholarly air and youthful vigor.

He was covered in sweat, and his clothes were slightly damp, as if he had just gone through a frantic run.

Zhou Jimin did indeed run back.

Holding Zhou Qingxian tightly in his arms is the best proof.

Several female classmates crowded around, eagerly asking Li Yuzhu where she was.

Upon learning that the other person had gone home on their own, everyone exchanged knowing smiles and knowing glances.