The Life of a Son-in-Law in a Courtyard House

Wen Xiumei couldn't stop him, and Yi Zhonghai was also anxious at this moment, completely ignoring Qin Huairu and Banggeng.

They also wanted to recruit Yang Dalin.

Unfortunately, it was only a few steps, and Yang Dalin had already dragged Wen Xiumei to the deaf old lady's door.

The lights in the deaf old lady's house were already off.

Yang Dalin thought to himself, "It's only around seven o'clock, and the lights are already off. Obviously, the old lady has already eaten dinner and is in bed."

This further confirms that Wen Xiumei's request for meat was not made by the deaf old lady.

Otherwise, she shouldn't have left the light on while waiting for Wen Xiumei to bring it!

Yang Dalin ignored everything and lifted the curtain, then knocked on the door.

Seeing that Yang Dalin had already knocked on the door, Yi Zhonghai didn't stop him.

The voice of a deaf old woman could be heard from inside the house; the lights had probably just been turned off, and she was still awake.

"Who is it? I'm already asleep."

Yang Dalin said directly, "Grandma, I'm Yang Dalin from the front yard. I'd like to invite you over for a meal."

Then came the old woman's voice from inside, it seemed that the old deaf man wasn't deaf at all: "Ah, I've already eaten, why are you calling me to eat?"

At this moment, Wen Xiumei interrupted, "It's me, old lady." Seeing that Wen Xiumei was about to interrupt, Yang Dalin quickly pushed her aside and continued, "Old lady, why don't you put on your clothes first and open the door?"

"Shall I carry you over so you can eat some more?"

The deaf old man heard Wen Xiumei's voice inside the house and knew something was wrong, so he called out, "Wait a minute, I'll turn on the light and get dressed."

The lights were turned on first, and after a while, the deaf old lady opened the door. Wen Xiumei and Yi Zhonghai quickly squeezed in. Yang Dalin couldn't see Wen Xiumei giving the deaf old lady a meaningful look, but he could see the old lady's expression.

Wen Xiumei grabbed the deaf old lady's hand and said first, "Grandma, didn't you say you'd tell me to go to the pillar and get you a bowl of meat?"

Yang Dalin didn't rush to speak. Looking at the deaf old woman's expression, he was clearly stunned for a moment before he came to his senses: "Ah, yes, yes, it was me who said it."

Alright, Yang Dalin has figured it out. The deaf old lady is covering for Yi Zhonghai and his wife again.

Yang Dalin understood this in his heart; there was no need to completely expose Wen Xiumei and Yi Zhonghai.

As long as you keep it in mind, Yang Dalin said, "Grandma, the meat that Brother Zhu made tonight was from birds I hunted, not his own. Why don't you come over to my place and have a bite to nourish your body?"

I came here specifically to invite you!

The deaf old lady was shrewd and realized that it was Wen Xiumei who had done this behind her back, using her name to do it, but Wen Xiumei was the one who took care of her every day.

She could naturally tell who was close and who was distant, so she would definitely defend Wen Xiumei and her husband at this time.

But Yang Dalin said it was his own stuff, and that he had hunted it, meaning there wasn't much. He still came to call him, so how could he go?

So she said, "Never mind, Dalinzi, the old lady didn't know it was yours. She just ate some cornbread and drank a bowl of porridge to fill her stomach, and she can't eat anymore."

I appreciate your kind gesture. The old lady will come to your house for dinner another day.

Let's skip it today.

You're young, and you and Zhu Zi are at the peak of your physical strength, so you should eat more good food.

"My old bones won't eat it; I can't waste food."

Look, the old lady is still covering for Wen Xiumei. Yang Dalin saw through it but didn't say anything, so he asked, "You really aren't going? Or should I bring you a bowl later?"

The deaf old lady quickly waved her hand: "No need, no need, everyone has their own difficulties. You keep it for yourselves. When Zhuzi gets married or you get married, you can't leave this old lady out without a meal."

I'll give you a gift then, and the old lady will be able to spare a few dollars.

Let's call it a day. Everyone's had a tough time. Go home now.

The deaf old lady was quite eloquent; with just a few words, she calmed Yang Dalin down.

After all, the other party was unaware of the situation, and Yang Dalin didn't intend to use this trivial matter to directly sever the relationship between Yi Zhonghai and his wife.

Because the old deaf man had already covered for them, this little thing wouldn't expose Yi Zhonghai's true colors.

So Yang Dalin had no choice but to continue acting, saying, "Alright, then you should rest early and take good care of your health. When Brother Zhu gets married, I'll have him personally invite you."

"Please rest, I'm going back for dinner."

After saying goodbye to Yi Zhonghai and Wen Xiumei, Yang Dalin went straight home.

He knew that even if the deaf old lady was greedy, she would still have some sense of shame.

The idea that she would bang on someone's window if they didn't send her a bowl of food because of her age is simply impossible.

If she dares to knock, believe it or not, others will dare to send her to the streets.

These old feudalists, they all keep a low profile, how could they dare to be so arrogant?

In the drama, she dared to hit Jia Zhangshi with her cane, but it was because Jia Zhangshi was in the wrong, and everyone sided with the deaf old lady.

Otherwise, she wouldn't dare to swagger over people; I'd give her eight times the guts.

Yang Dalin walked to the middle courtyard and glanced at Sha Zhu's house. Qin Huairu had already taken Bang Geng back home.

Yang Dalin glanced at Sha Zhu's door, which Qin Huairu had already closed.

I just got home and started eating.

Just now, when we were at the deaf old lady's house in the backyard, Yang Dalin clearly saw that Liu Haizhong and several other families were paying attention to the deaf old lady.

If the deaf old lady dares to go, she'll probably be branded a glutton tomorrow.

Xu Damao isn't home today, otherwise Yang Dalin would have called him.

He wasn't there, so I guess I won't invite him today.

When Yang Dalin arrived home, the dishes were all laid out and waiting for him.

Everyone was hungry, so let's not say anything more and start eating first.

Yang Dalin discovered that not only did Grandpa Qi bring wine, but he also brought several steamed buns. He Yushui did the same, bringing six steamed buns made from two kinds of flour.

With Aunt Qi preparing a pot of steamed buns, there would be enough to eat.

Yang Dalin did not refuse the kindness of Sha Zhu and Grandpa Qi.

I must say, Sha Zhu really has some skills; he makes really good game.

It's probably because people eat a lot now, unlike in later generations, where few people would dare to eat such wild birds, and few would know how to cook them.

Although pheasants are not protected animals in later generations, you can still be fined or imprisoned if you dare to hunt and kill them at will.

Times have changed, so although Yang Dalin's descendants can cook, they really can't cook these things well.

Yang Dalin ate some meat and steamed buns with everyone first. Seeing that Ma San was still a bit reserved, Yang Dalin helped him put a lot of meat and vegetables on his plate so that he could eat well.

Everyone enjoyed the meal.

During the conversation, Sha Zhu even said that next time Yang Dalin hunts rabbits, he should call him along.

Yang Dalin said, "Brother Zhu, don't even think about catching him here on the outskirts of Beijing. It'll probably be very difficult."

Because so many people were being arrested, I was only lucky enough to be arrested today near a factory in the suburbs of Shuncheng.

If I pass through mountainous areas or dense forests again, it will be fine, but near Beijing, it will be very difficult to find.

Upon hearing this, Sha Zhu knew that he had no chance.

Unless one day I can go with Yang Dalin to the Yanshan Mountains, which are dozens of kilometers to the north, or to the Taihang Mountains in the southwest, or to the mountains dozens of kilometers to the west.

The chances of survival on the outskirts of the city are slim.

Aunt Qi also told Yang Dalin, "Dalin, be careful. There are wolves and bears in the mountains, so be careful."

Yang Dalin comforted Aunt Qi, saying, "Auntie, don't worry. In recent years, the villagers in the mountains have probably hunted most of the large game in the outskirts of the mountains. I don't go deep into the mountains. I just catch some pheasants and rabbits when I pass by. There's no danger."