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

My great-uncle from my previous life (my father's eldest brother, according to Lu Xi dialect, was born in the 1940s and joined the army before he was twenty).

He served as an air force cadet on a southern island and later flew fighter jets. Unfortunately, he couldn't stand the actions of some people, so he voluntarily requested to retire and return to civilian life.

Later, Yang Dalin talked to the old man, who said that he was very reluctant to leave at the time.

At that time, the Air Force had good food, generous subsidies, and allowed family members to join the military. It was really a case of being forced to choose sides by the higher-ups.

You can't not stand there, unless you're a lowly soldier.

But many air force pilots are officers.

The old man originally wanted to stay out of it and get by, but he was annoyed by the constant nagging and had no choice.

Without much connections, he could only apply for a career change.

After being demobilized, I was assigned to work in a regional (city) area. However, my family lived far away, and initially, they could only farm in their hometown.

Back then, transportation was inconvenient, and the old lady was struggling to take care of two children and elderly people.

The old man then voluntarily requested to be transferred to the county.

This way it's closer to home.

The distance from the county town to my hometown is about 20 li (approximately 10 kilometers).

That way, the old man can ride his bicycle home every week.

The old man then worked in the county until his retirement.

So Yang Dalin thought about it and decided to forget about it.

We also need to keep an eye on Zhao Yumin's father, Uncle Zhao. He's a straightforward guy, so we don't want him to get taken advantage of.

Because he was an officer in the Air Force.

Many people will suffer because of that "genius" in the future.

Back then, it didn't matter whether you chose a side willingly or unwillingly.

If you get involved, they'd rather "kill the innocent" than let the guilty go free.

It might just mean they're sidelined or preventing you from doing any real work.

But it's better to kill someone who has lofty ambitions than to let them do nothing.

However, there are still several years to go, so there's no rush.

Given Uncle Zhao's personality, he'll definitely apply to go to the border military region in a few years. The border military region is relatively more stable than the central government.

No one dared to cause trouble.

If they dare, they can be arrested first on charges of undermining border security.

Yang Dalin arrived at the repair shop early again to help out voluntarily.

Several car mechanics are growing to like Yang Dalin more and more.

They're just waiting to get their driver's license, and they keep coming early every day.

That spirit alone is worth learning from.

The master chefs would often use Yang Dalin as an example to criticize their apprentices.

Yang Dalin left in the courtyard of No. 95.

Aunt Qi couldn't sleep because she heard Mi Ya making noises.

He stopped sleeping.

She turned on the light and said, "Miya, it's almost dawn, let's get up."

After saying that, Miya immediately sat up.

Qi Yanhua and Mi Li were still fast asleep.

Aunt Qi stopped Miya from waking Mili: "Let her continue sleeping. Children need to sleep more."

"Let's just keep quiet."

Aunt Qi got up, opened the door, lifted the curtain, and saw Sha Zhu stomping his feet back and forth outside.

He chuckled lightly. "Zhu Zi, come inside. So early?"

Sha Zhu crawled into the house, sniffed, and explained, "Well, Auntie, I was thinking of getting up to make you breakfast."

Qi Yulan didn't point it out to him, but pointed to the cooking area and said, "Wait a moment, I'll boil some water first."

It will be ready for washing up later.

"I'll go to the restroom with Miya first. You can sit here for a while."

Miya blushed, exchanged a glance with Shazhu, and then went to the toilet with Aunt Qi.

Sha Zhu was left alone, sitting there listlessly.

Soon after Aunt Qi returned, Sha Zhu transformed into a diligent little bee, fetching water for her to wash her face.

It's time to squeeze toothpaste for Miya again.

They were very proactive.

He Yushui and the others were woken up when Sha Zhu finished preparing breakfast.

After everyone finished breakfast, it was just getting light.

It's still too early; many shops haven't opened yet.

Aunt Qi had no choice but to pull Sha Zhu and Mi Ya aside and tell them some things that needed to be prepared.

Let Sha Zhu tidy up the house again.

Let's clean up the place.

Miya offered to help tidy up.

Aunt Qi said, "Okay, you can go and pack up."

After tidying up, it was broad daylight, so I went to buy some wedding candy and such.

Aunt Qi has to go to work soon and can't stay with them.

Sha Zhu took three days off, so he has plenty of time.

He Yushui didn't want to go to school today and wanted to ask for leave to go shopping with Shazhu and his new sister-in-law.

Sha Zhu had wanted to enjoy some time alone with his girlfriend, but then he realized he didn't understand many things about girls.

Unable to resist He Yushui's persistent pestering, he agreed to let her ask for leave from school first, and they would go together when she returned.

At our current pace of learning, missing a day won't be a big deal.

While everyone else was at work, Sha Zhu, along with his new wife and two younger sisters, all bundled up in thick clothes, went out.

Sha Zhu first took his wife and two younger sisters to Dongmianhua Hutong, to the traditional Chinese medicine clinic run by that young man surnamed Yang.

I gave my wife and Mili a medical check-up.

The young man surnamed Yang wasn't there, and the resident traditional Chinese medicine doctor told Sha Zhu, "Both of them have some stomach problems and need to rest for a while."

You're somewhat malnourished and your health isn't very good, so it's best to avoid any heavy work lately.

The traditional Chinese medicine doctor prescribed some tonics. Sha Zhu led the three of them outside, then made an excuse that he had forgotten something and went back to the doctor.

I asked the doctor, somewhat embarrassed, "I'm newly married, is it suitable for my new wife to have a child now?"

Sha Zhu actually wanted to ask if it was a good time to have sex.

Having experienced much, the doctor immediately understood Sha Zhu's thoughts.

The young man is full of energy; he's been holding back for too long and is eager to consummate the marriage.

However, the doctor said, "I suggest you let your wife rest for two or three months before making any decisions. If she doesn't fully recover, even if she gets pregnant now, there will be great risks later."

You don't want your wife and child to be in trouble when the baby is born, do you?

You're a very sensible young man, knowing to bring your wife for a check-up first.

My suggestion is to rest for a while, eat more good food as much as possible, and come back for a follow-up appointment after some time so I can take a good look at you.

Here's another accurate answer for you.

Upon hearing this, Sha Zhu realized that what the doctor and Yang Dalin said was almost identical, and knew that Dalinzi hadn't lied to him.

If you're going to cherish your own wife, then just keep holding back for a few more months.

Now that I've already married my wife, I don't care about these two or three months.

After thanking the doctor, Sha Zhu took several packets of medicine and went out to meet his wife.

Sha Zhu told He Yushui to run home first and put the medicine she had grabbed back home.

Then he took his wife and two younger sisters to the department store to shop.

They bought each of them a new outfit. He Yushui also got one, and with the tickets Yang Dalin lent her, Sha Zhu had enough money to spend.

This guy has saved up a lot of money for his wedding.

I bought two new bed sheets. There wasn't enough time to make a new quilt, so I bought two new sets of bed sheets.

He bought quite a few other things; Sha Zhu is certainly willing to spend money.

Several times Miya tried to persuade Shazhu to save money, but Shazhu said cheekily, "It's okay, wife, we have money. I'll make sure you look beautiful today."

No, today I have to dress all three of you up nicely.

Sha Zhu himself didn't buy anything.