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

Before he knew it, it was the weekend, and Yang Dalin had agreed to go shopping with his aunt and the others to buy those big items.

As soon as it was light, Qi Xiaoning got up to rouse Yang Dalin from his bed.

Qi Yulan gave him a good scolding: "Let your brother Dalin rest a little longer."

What's the rush?

Yang Dalin treated her like a younger sister and stopped Qi Yulan, saying, "Auntie, it's alright. I get up at this time every day anyway, I'm used to it."

Qi Xiaoning even made a face at Qi Yulan, as if to say, "See, I have someone protecting me."

Aunt Qi was so angry that she wanted to hit her, but she hid behind Yang Dalin.

After getting up to brush her teeth and wash her face, Qi Yanhua started cooking. Yang Dalin finished washing up and then came over to help Qi Yanhua.

As a result, she chased him aside. This guy was trying to help, but he kept touching Qi Yanhua's hand. He wasn't really there to help; he was just trying to take advantage of her.

Ma San didn't come to wait for Yang Dalin today. That kid has been very diligent lately, not even taking a break on weekends.

The more days he works, the more money he earns; this kid is addicted to making money.

Even if they earn money, they are reluctant to spend it.

He's a bit of a penny-pincher, but much more generous than Yan Bugui.

They also knew to hand over the money they earned to Yang Dalin.

Yang Dalin confiscated it and told him to keep it and hide it well.

He then gave the money to Aunt Qi, who said she would save it for him to use when he got married. So the boy was very happy and would give it to Aunt Qi every time he saved up ten yuan.

Early in the morning, after the Qi family finished eating, Yang Dalin first went to get a bag of dried goods for Sha Zhu, and also brought him a few kilograms of rice, so that he could save it to cook porridge later.

Let him see the distribution.

Sha Zhu said, "Fine, then you can hold it up."

Then, along with Sha Zhu's child, He Yushui, the whole family went to the department store to shop.

Yang Dalin only had one bicycle, but he didn't ride it. He took the bus there, and Ma San would come to pick him up on his bicycle later.

As expected of a department store, it was packed with people early in the morning.

Even so, they were considered to have arrived early.

Yang Dalin and his group started queuing up and went inside. Sure enough, there were many petty thieves in this place.

However, there were also quite a few police officers.

Every now and then, someone gets arrested.

Yang Dalin also noticed someone getting close to him, and as a result, Yang Dalin secretly stomped on their foot, guaranteeing that the person wouldn't be able to stand up for half a month.

There were too many people, making it difficult to browse. Yang Dalin suggested that they head straight to the store selling these items and stop wandering around aimlessly.

The group first went to the watch shop and helped Qi Yanhua buy a women's watch.

I bought a radio, then a bicycle, and finally a sewing machine.

They shopped for an hour or two, and Yang Dalin was truly impressed. Women have an innate love for shopping, regardless of the era. If Yang Dalin didn't urge them, they could shop for a whole morning.

Fortunately, Yang Dalin reminded Ma San that he was already waiting outside.

Otherwise, people would have to spend ages comparing prices before they can buy.

After assembling the sewing machine and radio, and tying them to the tricycle, Yang Dalin carried Qi Yanhua to register the new bicycle.

It was just a woman's bicycle, and Yang Dalin didn't find it comfortable to ride.

Ma San rode his tricycle with several other people, while Aunt Qi, Qi Xiaoning, and He Yushui went home first.

Yang Dalin was riding an uncomfortable bicycle, and he would occasionally hit a small dent or squeeze the brakes, which made Qi Yanhua so angry that she pinched the flesh on Yang Dalin's waist until it turned red.

Yang Dalin chuckled and pretended not to know.

When the two of them got home, a large crowd had already gathered at the door.

The women looked at the Qi family's newly bought sewing machine and radio with envy.

Seeing Yang Dalin pushing his new cart again, and Qi Yanhua wearing a new watch, even more people felt envious.

Some even suggested that Yang Dalin turn on the radio and listen to the program.

Today is a happy day, and Yang Dalin is not stingy.

The radio was plugged in, cigarettes were lit for the men who came to visit, and a piece of candy was given to the women who came to see the sewing machine.

A faint aroma of seafood porridge wafted from the Intermediate People's Court.

It seems that Sha Zhu's porridge will be ready soon.

Most of the children in the yard are gathered over there.

Otherwise, Yang Dalin's side would have had even more people.

Looking at the new large item with three turns and one sound.

Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong sat in Yang Dalin's house. Yi Zhonghai sighed and said, "Dalinzi, your family's life is getting better and better."

Yang Dalin responded with a smile: "I have to thank everyone for their help. I won't feel so relieved until I pay off all my debts, otherwise, I'll still feel the pressure."

Liu Haizhong said, smoking a cigarette, "No rush, no rush, Dalinzi, take your time."

Yan Bugui tucked a cigarette behind his ear, took a puff, and said, "Dalinzi, you bought so much stuff today, shouldn't we celebrate? Let's set up a table and invite some of the elders in our courtyard?"

Yang Dalin noticed that Yan Bugui's words seemed to have stirred the interest of several people.

Yang Dalin said, "Teacher Yan, I'm still heavily in debt, how can I invite them? Besides, we can't just invite a few people, there are so many people in the yard."

"Besides, I even had Brother Zhu cook seafood porridge for the Intermediate People's Court."

When Grandpa Qi saw Yang Dalin directly confronting Yan Laokou, he was afraid that Yan would lose face and things would get tense.

He quickly said, "That's right, Dalinzi borrowed so much money this time. We'll have a big celebration when Dalinzi gets married."

Yi Zhonghai was also dissatisfied with Yan Bugui's tendency to take advantage of others all the time. What a great opportunity to build a good relationship with Yang Dalin! But Yan, the stingy old man, always likes to spoil the fun.

So Yi Zhonghai chimed in, "Yes, yes, wait until Dalinzi calms down, and when he gets married, I'll give him a big red envelope."

"If Da Linzi has a few more kids, our courtyard will be so lively!"

These words made Qi Yanhua blush deeply, but since she didn't mention her name directly, she couldn't say anything.

He could only blush and hand out candy to the group of women one by one.

Qin Huairu, in particular, looked quite unhappy. She was incredibly envious; her family only had one sewing machine, which they treated like a treasure.

It's very difficult for anyone in the courtyard to use it.

Aunt Qi was very generous; several women said they wanted to try it, and Aunt Qi didn't stop them, letting everyone use it as they pleased.

A sewing machine is good for sewing things; it won't break, so you can use it however you like.

She also called Zhang Meiyun to teach everyone. Zhang Meiyun originally worked in a textile factory on the street.

She was very familiar with sewing machines.

It would be best to let her teach everyone.

Seeing Zhang Meiyun's clumsy and uncooperative manner, Qin Huairu quickly said with a hint of jealousy, "If Sister-in-law Meiyun doesn't know how to teach, I can do it. After all, my family has been using it for several years and has experience."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Meiyun tried to get up and move aside.

She has a bit of social anxiety, probably because she hasn't interacted with so many people before, and she's also a bit insecure.

Yang Dalin, disapproving of Qin Huairu's attitude, interjected, "It's alright, Sister-in-law Meiyun, you can teach her slowly, there's no rush."

It won't break, so there's nothing to worry about.

Upon hearing Yang Dalin's words, Zhang Meiyun nodded gratefully and sat down again.

Qin Huairu's face immediately fell.

Yang Dalin didn't tolerate her at all and acted as if he didn't see her.

He then asked Jia Dongxu, who was standing to the side, "Brother Dongxu, how's work lately? I heard you got a new position?"