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

Qi Desheng also wanted to persuade his younger brother Yang Dalin.

"Brother, you're still young. Think it over again. Before you got married, you worked in the same company and were happy every day. You'll know what I mean after you get married."

"Sigh, it brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it."

Yang Dalin understood what Qi Desheng meant.

It means that married couples should try not to work in the same company.

Before marriage, she was a sweetheart; after marriage, she became a bitter old woman.

However, Yang Dalin didn't care about that; he was the driver.

Since they're not home every day, they often experience a "long absence makes the heart grow fonder" feeling.

Unlike him, he won't be nagged by his sister-in-law every day.

Yang Dalin comforted Qi Desheng: "Brother Sheng, I drive, so it's different from your job. I'm not home every day."

Upon hearing this, Qi Desheng thought, "Damn, that's right. He won't have to live under the watchful eye of his future wife, the tigress, every day."

They are definitely much better than me.

Qi Desheng could only say dejectedly, "Indeed, you're lucky. So, what are you going to do about your little brother?"

You understand him now; don't let him become an ungrateful wretch.

Yang Dalin gave him a disdainful look: "Don't worry, bro, haven't you heard of my brother?"

To prove he hadn't stolen his neighbor's steamed buns, he was willing to cut open his own stomach and show his intestines to others.

"You think I'm an ingrate? I'm much better at judging people than you are."

Qi Desheng really didn't know this. He only knew that Ma San was Yang Dalin's little follower and thought he was a neighbor who was good friends with him.

Qi Desheng said, "Wow, you're quite the daredevil, little brother."

He's a ruthless person.

Yang Dalin proudly said, "Before being a tiger, you have to be ruthless."

The child's parents died early, and his two older brothers got married and moved away one after another, leaving him to live alone.

He would rather collect coal nuggets and garbage to earn his own food and drink than steal, so his character is absolutely impeccable.

I'm thinking of having him join my racing team next year, so I can find another apprentice for Brother Tian.

Qi Desheng listened attentively and nodded: "Now that you mention it, this child is indeed quite good. Okay, let's wait until next year. If the disaster is over, it will be easier to make arrangements."

Even if we don't make it through, with your subsequent contributions, it won't be a big problem.

Speaking of your meritorious service, let me tell you, be careful in the future, don't be too reckless, and don't do things you're not confident in.

He had seen too many young comrades-in-arms shed their blood on the battlefield with just a surge of passion.

Yang Dalin understood Qi Desheng's good intentions.

Nod to indicate that you understand.

Qi Xiaoning is still young, only in the second semester of fifth grade. Next year she will be in sixth grade, then two years of junior high and two years of senior high, so her matter has not been mentioned for the time being.

I doubt she'll ever get into university, and even if she did, Yang Dalin wouldn't let her.

By the time Qi Xiaoning goes to university, that special era will have arrived, so it's better not to go.

When Yang Dalin said goodbye to Qi Desheng, he was told that he would have a three-day holiday starting tomorrow, which was a make-up day for his Spring Festival holiday.

I will return to work after three days of rest.

Yang Dalin left happily.

Yang Dalin first went to his transportation department to tell the duty officer that he was back and would return to work after a three-day leave. Then he hurried home.

I didn't see Ma San when I passed by the train station square. I wonder if he went to work.

Yang Dalin was eager to get home and didn't ask any questions. He put down his bicycle and hurried home with bags and packages.

Upon arriving at the gate of courtyard number 95, there were few people around, so Yang Dalin carried his bicycle into the courtyard.

Upon entering the front yard, I saw Yang Ruihua sitting at their doorstep with a group of unemployed women, doing needlework.

Qi Xiaoning was also playing with He Yushui and Mili in the yard when she saw Yang Dalin return.

Her voice immediately turned to tears as she rushed over, crying, "Brother, you're back!"

Yang Dalin, holding the car with one hand, patted her little head with the other: "Yes, I'm back. Let me park the car first."

Qi Yanhua, who was reading inside, also heard the commotion and quickly came out. When she saw Yang Dalin, she seemed to have tears in her eyes as well.

Yang Dalin smiled at her and gave her a knowing look.

He Yushui, carrying Mili, also came over.

Several older women also gathered around.

Everyone chimed in, "Dalinzi's back! He brought back so many good things!"

"Dalinzi has a good job, it's just a pity he's still busy during the Chinese New Year."

Several envious women, including the Qi Yanhua sisters, took Yang Dalin's bags and brought them into their own homes.

Yang Dalin said a few words to everyone before carrying Mili and entering his house with He Yushui behind him.

Yang Dalin asked Qi Xiaoning to tell his aunt that he had returned.

The neighborhood office wasn't far, so Qi Xiaoning immediately agreed, "Okay, I'll go right away."

After saying that, she lifted the curtain and ran away.

Yang Dalin held Mili and played with her for a while.

I gave He Yushui and her two pieces of dried meat.

He then took out two more red envelopes from his pocket and handed one to He Yushui and one to Mili.

He Yushui said shyly, "Brother Dalin, you're only a few months older than me, I can't take it."

Yang Dalin asked Sister Yanhua to help him put it into He Yushui's arms: "Take it, consider it New Year's money. I won't be home during the New Year."

But it's not the fifteenth day of the first lunar month yet, so it's still considered part of the New Year celebrations.

I'm working and earning money. It's not that I'm not earning money; if I weren't, you wouldn't even have access to it.

Take it, don't tear it.

"Where did your brother go to work?"

"Yeah, he only gets three days off, he goes back to work on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year."

Yang Dalin then asked Qi Yanhua, "Sister Yan, how was things at home during the New Year?"

Qi Yanhua seemed to be saying something she wasn't entirely true to, "The New Year was great. Many of your friends came to give you New Year's gifts, and the parents of the children you saved all brought their kids to wish Auntie a Happy New Year."

Yang Dalin noticed that Qi Yanhua's expression seemed a bit off, but he didn't want to ask her in front of He Yushui.

We'll have to wait and see.

Her job situation is still uncertain, so I definitely can't say anything about it.

He Yushui couldn't appear too intimate with the two of them.

Qi Yanhua asked him, "Dalinzi, have you had lunch? I'll make you something to eat."

Yang Dalin then realized that he hadn't eaten lunch.

I said, "I'm in a hurry to get home and I haven't eaten yet. Sister Yan, could you just make me something simple, or maybe some noodles?"

Sister Yan didn't understand the joke and replied, "I still have some frozen dumplings left for you. I'll make you some dumplings."

Yang Dalin said, "That's fine, dumplings are fine too."

Qi Yanhua had only been sitting in the water for a short while.

Qi Xiaoning and Aunt Qi rushed back.

Aunt Qi hugged Yang Dalin tightly and burst into tears, saying, "Dalin, it's good that you're back. I was so worried about you. All your colleagues came back, but you didn't. I thought something had happened to you."

Yang Dalin patted his aunt on the back: "It's okay, Auntie. I was just delayed for a few days because of something. The convoy couldn't wait for me alone, so I let them come back first."

Don't worry, I'm fine.

Qi Yulan checked Yang Dalin and found that he was indeed fine.

I was relieved to find that they weren't injured.

Before the dumplings were ready, Yang Dalin chatted with his aunt about the family's situation during the Chinese New Year.

When the topic of Ma San came up, the auntie hesitated a bit.

Later, after Yang Dalin asked Qi Xiaoning, Yang Dalin suddenly stood up: "What? You got beaten up?"