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

Two thousand catties of seafood, if sent to a large factory, might not even amount to half a catty per person.

Although it allowed Master Duo to earn 20% of the money, the danger was greatly reduced.

Master Duo has lived in Beijing for most of his life and has a very extensive network of connections.

He also knew many old-fashioned people and their descendants.

Those people are rich and willing to spend money.

They might not like the antiques in their house, but they could still trade their large and small yellow croakers for real fish to eat.

Yang Dalin left the goods behind, and after carefully observing the area before leaving, he saw that no one was paying attention and simply left.

As for courtyard number 95, Mr. Yan Bugui had been pacing back and forth in the courtyard since he got home from get off work, waiting for the seafood that Yang Dalin had mentioned the night before. He didn't even go home for dinner.

He was really upset. He didn't sleep well last night and spent the whole day thinking about it. He saw Ma San tonight but didn't come back with Yang Dalin.

They even stopped Ma San and asked him a question.

He only returned home after learning that Yang Dalin wouldn't be home for dinner that night, as he was going to a colleague's house.

Old Man Yan was extremely anxious.

Old Yan wouldn't feel at ease until he got his hands on the goods; in just one day and one night, he already had blisters on his lips.

I feel so uncomfortable.

When Yang Dalin finally appeared at the gate of No. 95 Courtyard, Yan Bugui heard the commotion and rushed over.

The old man couldn't even eat dinner that night, he just kept waiting for Yang Dalin.

Yang Dalin didn't get back until after eight o'clock, and Yan Bugui was starving.

However, they were still very fast. When they reached the door and saw that Yang Dalin's car back seat was empty, their expression immediately changed. Pointing at the back seat of Yang Dalin's car, they asked, "Dalinzi, are you lying to me?"

Yang Dalin turned his head and saw that there was no one behind him. Then he saw Yan Bugui's mouth full of blisters and heard his stomach rumbling. He finally remembered what he had promised yesterday.

"Teacher Yan, what did I lie to you about?"

"Where are the things you promised to send to my family?"

Didn't I say I'd ask a colleague to change it today?

"Oh, that's it. Don't worry, Teacher Yan, I'll go home and gather the money, and I'll bring it to you right away, okay?"

"Didn't you say you didn't have any?"

"Teacher Yan, my house is gone, but I still have some left in the yard to cook porridge on weekends. Can I give it to you first? You look so anxious. You go home first, I'll go right away."

Seeing that Yan Laokou was almost driven to the brink of collapse by his jokes, Yang Dalin said directly.

Stop messing with him, or Yan Laokou might just lie on the ground in a minute.

Upon hearing this, Old Man Yan exclaimed, "Really?"

Yang Dalin replied, "Really, five minutes, I'll bring it to you in five minutes."

Yan Bugui went home first, still somewhat skeptical.

When Yang Dalin got home, he greeted his aunt. Ma San had already gone home. Aunt Qi asked him if he had eaten, and Yang Dalin said he had.

Yang Dalin asked his aunt to take out the small bag of dried seafood that he had prepared for Yan Bugui yesterday, and he took it first, afraid that Yan Bugui might really panic and do something bad.

Goodness, he got blisters from worrying all day and didn't even eat dinner. If we don't get him to the hospital quickly, he might really get sick from worrying, which would be a real hassle.

Aunt Qi gave it to him and told him to take it over and come back quickly, saying she had something to tell him.

Yang Dalin said he understood and would be back soon.

When Yang Dalin knocked on the door of the Yan family's house, Yan Bugui quickly opened it.

Upon seeing the small bag in Yang Dalin's hand, his eyes lit up for a moment, then dimmed again.

Yang Dalin looked at the table; the large bag that Yan Bugui had prepared yesterday was still on the table.

Yan Bugui still tried to struggle: "Dalinzi, look how much money I lent you, isn't this..."

Yang Dalin dumped the dried goods on his table: "Teacher Yan, you saw it yourself, I gave each family a small bag, no matter how much they borrowed. Besides, Uncle Yi and Uncle Liu borrowed more than you, how could I be biased towards one another? You agree, right?"

Alright, I've done what I promised. Now hurry up and eat, don't starve yourself.

They're gone.

After saying that, Yang Dalin didn't wait for his reply and turned to leave.

Old Man Yan wanted to stop him, but he didn't have a good reason, so he could only watch helplessly as Yang Dalin turned and left.

After Yang Dalin left, Yan Bugui whispered to Yang Ruihua, "Yang Dalin said that Yi and Liu borrowed more than my family. If we add our family's money, Yang Dalin borrowed at least a thousand yuan."

Those things should only cost around six hundred, why did he borrow so much money?

Yang Ruihua looked happily at the dried goods on the table and said, "Old Yan, it's good that we have the goods. Anyway, he can't use them all. If necessary, we can find a reason to ask for the money back in a few days."

Let's say we need it urgently.

"Just lend it to him for a few days; it's worth it considering all the stuff we got."

Yan Bugui nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, I think this idea is good."

"She truly is my capable wife."

The two men chuckled greedily and stingily.

Yang Dalin had overheard their plan through the door.

All I can say is, Mr. Yan, you're overthinking it.

I wonder if there's a saying from later generations: "The one who owes money is the boss."

I promised to pay it back in three years, and I will pay it back in three years. I, Yang Dalin, am a man of my word.

They want me to pay them back early? Forget about a door, there's no way they'll even see a window.

When Yang Dalin returned home, Aunt Qi asked him, "Now that it's been delivered, are the Yan family relieved?"

From the moment I got off work, I saw Yan Bugui pacing back and forth at the door across the street, waiting for you to come back.

His anxious look was absolutely hilarious.

Yang Dalin chuckled and said, "That's just how his family is. By the way, Auntie, in a few days, that old rascal might cause some trouble and ask me to pay back the money early. When that happens, just tell him to contact me."

And you said you wanted to tell me anything, didn't you?

When Aunt Qi heard that Yan Bugui was planning some more trouble, she felt relieved because Da Linzi was there to deal with him.

He said, "Okay, I understand. When the time comes, I'll have him come to you and tell him that you'll be in charge of the household from now on."

When I came back this afternoon, some people probably found out that those who lent money to our family received a small bag of seafood. Several families came to our door wanting to lend us money, but I told them that I had already lent them enough and didn't need it anymore, and sent them away.

Otherwise, we wouldn't have enough to deliver.

Upon hearing this, Yang Dalin knew that some people were trying to take advantage of the situation.

Yang Dalin then asked who was there.

Aunt Qi mentioned several families, and sure enough, Qin Huairu was among them.

Moreover, her family was the first to arrive.

They didn't spend a single penny, implying that Yi Zhonghai had helped their family borrow money.

Her family should also receive a gift.

And I sat there for a long time, dawdling for ages.

She was squeezed out by Aunt Qi and the Qi Yanhua sisters.

It was Yi Zhonghai who paid the money. If your family had actually lent you some money, that would have been fine. But damn it, you didn't pay a single penny, yet you brought up Yi Zhonghai. Aunt Qi knows perfectly well what happened with that money.

That was paid for by Yi Zhonghai for you; he didn't even mention asking for an extra bag of gifts.

The idea was that Yang Dalin would do him a favor in the future.

How dare Qin Huairu come here with such a shameless attitude?

Finally, another family arrived, and Qin Huairu left with her child.

He is truly a short-sighted and unambitious person.