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

Liu Haiyang and Zhao Yumin discussed it again and decided that everyone should prepare some things in advance before the weekend. They couldn't let the boss prepare everything, since their group was in the prime of their lives.

I'll bring a canned food, and some sweet potatoes and potatoes that can be roasted.

You can also bring things like oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar.

They were really looking forward to the outdoor picnic that Yang Dalin had mentioned.

Fearing that their eldest son was in poor condition, they all prepared to prepare more things.

Zhao Yumin had already planned it all out: he would steal all the pork his family would buy next week and take it with him.

As for his father at home, who is often gone for three to five months at a time, it doesn't matter if he goes hungry a few times.

When Yang Dalin arrived home by bicycle, thankfully, the group of women who had come to visit had all left.

Yang Dalin felt he had made a mistake; buying these things meant his house might never be quiet again.

Just like in their previous life, when their family bought the second black-and-white television set in the village.

Every evening, the courtyard is filled with people.

Later, they simply moved the house to the road behind the house to watch the summer.

Because there isn't enough room for so many people to sit inside or in the yard.

If you go outside to watch, each household can bring their own small stool and boiled water.

Otherwise, the house and the yard would be packed with people.

In winter, it's placed in the living room, so only whoever arrives first gets in; if there's not enough room, they have to go home.

Fortunately, the village added several television sets within a few years, otherwise the house would be crowded with people every night.

Yang Dalin returned home early that evening because he had promised Sha Zhu and Xu Damao that they would have dinner together.

On his way back, Yang Dalin had an extra shoulder bag, which contained the ingredients for tonight's meal.

Aunt Qi didn't notice whether he took his handbag when he went out.

She was being watched as she operated the sewing machine.

They had no time to spare for Yang Dalin.

However, Qi Xiaoning, that little girl, hadn't forgotten the grudge from noon.

Yang Dalin deliberately let her grab him and bit his wrist.

Otherwise, Yang Dalin was afraid the little girl would be so angry that she couldn't sleep.

Qi Xiaoning had clearly exerted all her strength, but seeing that Yang Dalin was unaffected, she increased her strength even more, so Yang Dalin had no choice but to start putting on an act.

"Ah, ah, it hurts, it really hurts."

"Tell me, I was wrong, I was wrong."

Qi Xiaoning only loosened her grip after hearing Yang Dalin cry out in pain, then put her hands on her hips and said, "You really know you were wrong?"

Yang Dalin clutched his wrist, nodding repeatedly and grinning, saying, "Yes, yes, I was really wrong, really wrong."

Seeing Yang Dalin's condition, Qi Xiaoning thought she had bitten him badly and felt sorry for him, so she wanted to show him the bite: "I didn't use much force."

"You got bitten, right? I'll go get you some ointment."

Yang Dalin pulled her back: "It's okay, it'll be fine in a little while, you don't need the ointment anymore."

Next time, remember to brush your teeth.

Upon hearing this, Qi Xiaoning became angry again: "You're like a dog biting Lü Dongbin, not recognizing a kind heart, aren't you?"

She didn't expect that these words would make her look like a dog again.

Yang Dalin laughed when he heard that.

Qi Xiaoning lunged at Yang Dalin from behind and tried to pull his ear, but Yang Dalin, carrying her on his back, threw her back onto their kang (heated brick bed).

He pulled the door shut, locked it, and temporarily locked her inside.

Ignoring Qi Xiaoning's clamor, Yang Dalin told his aunt and Sister Yanhua that he would be having dinner at Shazhu's house that evening.

He grabbed his bag and ran off, telling Ma San to go to Sha Zhu's house when he came.

Aunt Qi watched the two fooling around, their relationship was very good, so she didn't stop them.

Let him slip away first.

After Yang Dalin slipped away, Qi Xiaoning was released by Qi Yanhua.

As soon as Qi Xiaoning was released, she shouted, "Where is Yang Dalin? If I don't avenge this, I'm not eating dinner!"

Qi Yulan rolled her eyes at her silly daughter: "Your brother Lin went to Zhuzi's house for dinner. Why don't you go to his house to get revenge? That would be good. Your sister and I will eat dinner together, which will save some food."

Qi Xiaoning knew that while she could make a scene, she couldn't actually go to someone else's house and cause trouble.

Hearing this, she deflated and said angrily, "I'll let it go today. I'll eat more tonight to build up my strength. I'll save my revenge for tomorrow."

Qi Yulan smiled when she saw this, and then ignored the silly girl.

However, I am still very grateful to Yang Dalin. This second girl has become much more cheerful recently.

She's not as sensible and pitiful as she used to be.

The eldest daughter looked much better, her skin was better, and she was dressed more neatly.

The family had no shortage of food and no worries about what to eat tomorrow, which made Qi Yulan extremely content.

The biggest problem for people these days is figuring out what to eat.

Their family doesn't need to worry about accommodation for the time being.

There's still enough room in the house; even if Yang Dalin and Da Yatou get married here, they can stay temporarily.

The family has enough to eat and wear; they are already living a very good life.

……

Yang Dalin ran to Sha Zhu's house with his satchel, where Sha Zhu had already prepared two side dishes.

He let his silly little sister eat first.

Yang Dalin took out the snacks he had prepared from his bag and asked Sha Zhu to give He Yushui some meat.

Yang Dalin first handed He Yushui two salted duck eggs.

Sha Zhu took the bag and quickly cut some pig ears for his sister.

He Yushui ate like a little pig.

I'm so happy!

After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, as He Yushui was about to leave and return to her room, she asked, "Brother Dalin, have you ever seen a turtle shake its head?"

Yang Dalin chuckled. "You think you can use me to get your hands on me? You're dreaming."

I'm afraid Qi Xiaoning didn't tell you that she was scammed by me.

You're trying to fool me, the patriarch of all?

Yang Dalin nodded and told her, "Of course I've seen it."

He Yushui said, "How could that be? You must not have seen it before."

When He Yushui said this, Sha Zhu was watching closely from the side.

He wanted to see if Yang Dalin would fall for it.

As a result, Yang Dalin didn't fall for the trap at all.

Yang Dalin responded to He Yushui by saying, "I've not only seen turtles shake their heads, but I've also seen turtles ask me if I've ever seen a turtle shake its head."

Although it was a bit of a mouthful, He Yushui quickly understood.

He rushed up and tried to grab Yang Dalin by the neck: "Fine, Yang Dalin, you're cursing me."

Sha Zhu laughed and said, "Alright, this time no one else fell for it, but you fell into the ditch yourself."

Haha, alright, are you finished eating? If you are, hurry back to your room. With your little tricks, you think you can play a trick on your brother Da Lin?

He Yushui was, after all, a grown woman; she only scared Yang Dalin and didn't actually hurt him.

He asked again, his voice sharp and menacing, "Did Qi Xiaoning tell you?"

Yang Dalin chuckled and said, "Yes, she's the one who told me."

Upon hearing this, He Yushui retorted, "Fine, you siblings are all bullying me. I'm going to settle the score with her."

After saying that, He Yushui opened the door and left to cause trouble for Qi Xiaoning.

Yang Dalin's skill in shifting the blame eastward was truly adept.

They don't even need to think; they just blurt it out.

Qi Xiaoning had no idea that she had been tricked by Yang Dalin again.

As the saying goes, "When you're sitting at home, disaster strikes from the sky." It's a terrible injustice, even more unjust than that of Dou E.