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

Yang Dalin glanced at him and said bluntly, "What about me? Aren't you going to see me off either?"

Xu Damao smiled apologetically, "How could that be? There are people all over the yard. If others don't have any, why wouldn't we send some to you?"

Yang Dalin then smiled and said, "That's alright, you haven't forgotten your brother."

However, I brought back a huge basket this time, weighing dozens of kilograms. As soon as I entered the door, I ran into several old women at the entrance of Old Man Yan's house. They even helped me with the cart.

Several people saw it, how could I not give them a few?

If we gave them the gifts, why won't other families?

We're all neighbors, we see each other all the time. I bought some fruit, which isn't worth much in my hometown.

If I choose to deliver to only a few of your stores today, you watch, I'm sure I'll offend people.

So after thinking about it, I decided to send a few to each household.

It doesn't matter anymore.

After listening, Xu Damao nodded: "That's true. It doesn't seem like a close colleague would give you something secretly. There are no secrets in the neighborhood. Giving it to one family but not another would definitely offend someone."

Alright, let's not talk about this anymore.

"How about a drink with your brother tonight? I have something exciting to tell you."

Yang Dalin used the same excuse he used at the Yi family's place: "Let's skip it today. I'm too tired from this business trip. I need to rest early today. I'll get some good food and drink it another day."

Tell me something happy, like finding a partner and getting married soon?

Upon hearing Yang Dalin's last sentence, Xu Damao suddenly stood up in surprise and asked, "How did you know?"

I haven't told anyone in our neighborhood.

Yang Dalin beckoned him to sit down: "You always dress up like a proper lady when you go out, who doesn't know that?"

Anyone can see that.

Even Brother Zhu, and many others in the courtyard, could guess it.

Besides, you're not convinced by Brother Zhu, but he's married. Anyone could guess that you wouldn't be worried.

Xu Damao, with his head drooping, said, "I thought I had done a great job keeping it a secret."

Everyone knows it.

Then I won't lie to you anymore, I'm getting married this weekend.

Brother, you absolutely have to come and join the fun!

Yang Dalin readily agreed: "I will definitely come. As long as I'm not on a business trip, there's usually no problem."

If there are tasks at work, then Brother Da Mao, don't blame me, okay?

Xu Damao waved his hand: "Of course, if there's a task from the unit, there's nothing we can do, I understand."

I'm the same way; whenever there's a screening assignment, I have to go right away.

When encountering difficult terrain, they had to carry the projector along.

When it's cloudy or rainy, I cover the projector with a raincoat; I'd rather get wet myself than damage the machine.

I can understand that.

I'm just letting you know in advance, so come if you can. If it's not anything important, just come and lend a hand.

Yang Dalin nodded: "That's fine. I just went on a business trip, so I should be free this week."

I'll come over then and help you tidy up or something.

After Xu Damao finished speaking with Yang Dalin, he whispered, "Brother, I'd like to set up a few tables and ask Sha Zhu to cook. What do you think?"

"If you want to ask Brother Zhu to cook, then go ahead and ask. I'm not him, so I can't really agree on his behalf."

However, you'd better have Grandpa Xu come over and talk to him, and you should tell him in advance.

Anyway, in my hometown, it's customary for elders to bring cigarettes and alcohol to inform the chef in advance when hiring one.

Otherwise, it would be troublesome if something happened to them. We also need to prepare vegetables and meat in advance so that they can cook with a plan." Yang Dalin knew that Xu Damao was probably up to no good again, but he couldn't care less.

Xu Damao took a drag of his cigarette, exhaled, and said, "The rules in Beijing are pretty much the same, so my dad really needs to come back."

"Then I'll tell my dad tomorrow and let him tell him."

Yang Dalin didn't inquire about what kind of person Xu Damao's wife was or whether she was pretty.

This kid made his own choice, so he can walk his own path.

Anyway, I already reminded them of what needed to be reminded last time.

What happens to him is his own business.

Finally, Xu Damao suggested that Yang Dalin get some wild rabbits and pheasants.

It seems Xu Damao doesn't want to keep a low profile and wants to set up more tables.

I don't know if it will make people hate me. Setting up several tables at this time is obviously asking for trouble.

However, Xu Damao didn't ask for much, and it wouldn't look good if I didn't agree.

So Yang Dalin said, "Brother Da Mao, this is a major event in your life, the rabbit and the pheasant. I can help you figure out a way, but you can't tell anyone."

Especially in our department, even if we don't let them know, they all ask me for help, but I really can't help them all. You know what kind of people some of our department are.”

Xu Damao repeatedly swore, "Don't worry, Dalinzi, I definitely won't tell anyone about this. You can give me that thing outside beforehand."

I brought it into the yard myself, so no one else knew.

I told them I got the money from someone in the countryside.

After discussing it with Xu Damao, Yang Dalin went home for dinner.

By this time, the people working at the steel rolling mill in the courtyard had returned. Those who ran into Yang Dalin and learned that he had given them pears all thanked him.

When they arrived home, Ma San was already back.

Everyone had a good meal that night, without inviting anyone else. Ma San also shared many interesting stories he had heard.

After happily finishing her meal, Qi Xiaoning clutched her stomach and began to take a walk around the house.

They were obviously too full.

Yang Dalin also made everyone a cup of hawthorn water to help them digest.

It seems that with Yang Dalin away, Aunt Qi's meals have become much less delicious.

They chatted for a while longer, and Yang Dalin packed some pears for Ma San to take home and eat later.

Since it's my own little brother, giving him a little more is no big deal; he even packed a few Guoguang Apple products.

Apple products are really good these days.

Before Ma San left, Yang Dalin told his aunt that he would go to look at the house tomorrow at noon and asked if she wanted to go as well.

Tell Ma San to come back tomorrow at noon and take the three of them with him. Keep this a secret in the courtyard; only they and a few others should know.

Aunt Qi was very interested when she heard this, and she knew she had to go and see.

Qi Yanhua and Qi Xiaoning were more interested.

Ma San was also learning for the first time that his brother Da Lin had another house that he was about to acquire.

I was very happy and not envious at all.

I'm just happy that he recognized his older brother.

He said he would come back early tomorrow at noon to pick up Aunt Qi and her family, and then wait for Yang Dalin to get off work so they could go and see the house together.

After agreeing on a time, Yang Dalin once again instructed everyone to keep it a secret.

Otherwise, some people would have their eyes on Aunt Qi's west wing.

Everyone repeatedly assured that they would keep it a secret.

No one told anyone.

Even if the people in the courtyard found out, Yang Dalin wasn't afraid. His house was allocated by his work unit, and he changed it himself. To put it bluntly, it was a house allocated by his work unit, and it had nothing to do with the Qi family's house.

Even if others find out, there's not much they can do.

Yang Dalin asked everyone to keep it a secret in order to avoid any unforeseen complications.