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

One person can't do the job of showing movies in the countryside alone; at least two or three people have to go together.

If you keep taking other people's things for free, do you think anyone will report you?

It's normal for them to have some food and drinks. They've worked hard in the countryside, so it's good that they're treated warmly.

When did a hen start selling for ten or even twenty or thirty yuan?

Even if the rural commune dared to give it to Xu Damao, he wouldn't dare to take it for free.

Do you really think he would enjoy taking advantage of others for free?

Neither he nor his father are stupid.

They dare to take things for free; a single report could land them, father and son, in jail.

Xu Damao's father definitely taught him this.

So Xu Damao isn't stupid. He might be okay with taking some cheap mushrooms, scallions, ginger, and garlic, but he'd definitely have to spend money on an old hen. He's not that foolish; on the contrary, he's quite clever and wouldn't provoke me casually.

So maybe his wife didn't realize she had fallen into Qin Huairu's verbal trap?

I'll have to keep a closer eye on this woman from now on.

Is it a bit nonsensical or something?

Do they still feel superior because they come from a small capitalist family background?

Do they look down on Yang Dalin for his humble, working-class background?

Yang Dalin thanked Grandpa Qi.

Then he told Grandpa Qi the truth: "Grandpa Qi, thank you for reminding me. Someone went past the door just now and didn't tell you the truth."

Because I performed several meritorious services, my workplace gave me a special reward and allocated me an apartment.

However, the house is an apartment building, but it's a bit small.

I like living in a courtyard house, and in preparation for my future marriage, I asked someone in my work unit to exchange for a few houses in a courtyard house.

They've already moved out, so our family went over to tidy up and we'll stay there tonight.

Unexpectedly, after only one night and not returning, Lao Yan's family started spreading rumors.

Uncle Qi, just keep the house information to yourself. Don't let anything slip by.

When people ask, I just say I went to see the abducted children.

It was too far away to come back at night.

This will prevent those greedy people from causing any more trouble.

Grandpa Qi understood, stroked his chin with a bit of white beard and said, "Haha, good job, kid, you're really something."

My judgment was right.

I knew you were capable, you'd make something of yourself.

It hasn't been long, and they've already been allocated houses.

Many people in our company have been working for several years and still haven't been able to apply for housing.

You've been working here for less than a year, haven't you?

He's far better than some mediocre people.

However, the old man advised you to be careful when trying to gain merit in the future.

"It was so dangerous when we arrested that human trafficker's boss; he even pulled out a gun."

"I know, Uncle Qi. They were just a little confused when they first arrived. Now that I've gotten to know them, I'll definitely avoid danger if I can, and if I can't avoid it, I'll ambush them from a distance."

I wouldn't be that impulsive, after all, I have family to rely on, right?

"Haha, it's good that you can think of these things."

Sometimes, don't always try to be a hero; think more about your family.

Where is your new home?

"Take me to see it sometime. You're not moving away anytime soon, are you?"

"No, Uncle Qi, I usually stay here. I might stay there temporarily during my lunch break or when the weather is bad, like when it rains or snows heavily, since it's closer to my workplace."

The house is located in Suzhou Hutong, less than a ten-minute walk from the freight station. It consists of a main house and an east wing, each with its own courtyard.

There are only two neighboring houses, and it's very quiet.

"Okay, that's good. I know Suzhou Hutong, it's right across from the train station."

Don't rush to move out, otherwise your aunt will miss you, and this old man won't have anyone to drink with anymore.

"Don't worry, Uncle Qi, I know what I'm doing."

We're not in a rush to move out; there's still plenty of time, and the two of us will have plenty of time to spend together.

You're busy, I'll just have a couple of drinks with you tonight, I'm heading home now.

"Alright, then you can go back. Just keep the Yan family in mind and don't bother with them."

Oh, by the way, do you have enough money to pay back the money you borrowed from him? I can give you some.

Yang Dalin knew that Grandpa Qi was a kind-hearted person, and waved his hand repeatedly, saying, "Grandpa Qi, you know that I had already borrowed enough money back then. I didn't want to borrow money from him in the first place. It was just that he saw that there was a bag of dried seafood that he gave me, so he took the initiative to lend it to me."

The kind where you can't refuse to pay back what you borrowed.

Seeing that he insisted on borrowing, I thought I'd take it first, in case any family that needed the money urgently needed it, I could use it to pay off a debt.

I accepted it.

I haven't spent a single penny of his money; I've kept it safe. This time, when I came back, he told me his family needed it, so I made up an excuse to help him out and give it to him in a few days.

I didn't expect them to pull this stunt again.

I'll mention later that I also borrowed fifty yuan from you; just don't deny it then.

"Okay, I understand. You're trying to play the poor card, right? I get it. You can go back now, we'll talk again tonight."

Yang Dalin bid farewell to Grandpa Qi.

Upon entering the front yard, they saw Yan Bugui just about to leave, but upon seeing Yang Dalin, he immediately retreated.

Seeing this, Yang Dalin didn't go inside, but stayed outside.

I'm getting ready to give Yan Bugui a piece of my mind.

That bastard, he's always getting on people's nerves.

Looks like I need to clean up again.

Some people are like that, like naughty children; if you don't discipline them for three days, they'll be climbing on the roof and tearing off the tiles.

If I don't beat him for two days, I feel uncomfortable all over.

If you don't curse for a day, you won't be afraid of even the heavens.

Since you're actively looking for trouble, what are you waiting for?

He must be dealt with; grudges shouldn't be left unresolved overnight—that's a fine tradition.

Yang Dalin didn't go inside; he just sat on the back of the bicycle.

They stood guard in Yan Qianyuan's courtyard.

He was going to see how long Yan Bugui could hold out.

That's right, Yan Bugui was just about to go to the restroom.

This made him feel uncomfortable.

He paced around the house, clutching his lower abdomen, and said, "Honey, have you seen Yang Dalin come in yet?"

Yang Ruihua peered through the windowpane and said, "Honey, he's not here. He's sitting on his bicycle in the yard."

They're keeping an eye on our house.

Did he find out about what we talked about yesterday?

Yan Bugui stamped his foot and said, "Of course they know."

Yang Ruihua didn't understand why Yan Bugui was so afraid of Yang Dalin. He said, "Boss, it's their family that owes money. Why should we be afraid of them? They just said a few words of gossip. What's there to be afraid of?"

Come on, I'll go out with you. I don't believe he would hit someone for no reason in broad daylight.

The person who owes money can't even let the creditor speak?

That doesn't make sense.

After saying that, Yang Ruihua was about to pull Yan Bugui away.

Yan Bugui had a vague idea of ​​how formidable Yang Dalin was.

He had been dealt with by Yang Dalin several times.

Moreover, when his family noticed that Yang Dalin's family hadn't returned yesterday, he said a few words to them at home.

He never expected that his foolish wife and eldest son would actually believe that Yang Dalin's family might have gone to avoid their debts.

He went out to find the gatekeeper, Old Qi, to see if Ma San had returned.

Seeing that Ma San hadn't returned, the simple-minded woman Yang Ruihua and her eldest son Yan Jie started talking nonsense to everyone.

At that time, many people were enjoying the cool air in the middle courtyard and hadn't gone to sleep yet.

He didn't stop it at the time and tacitly approved of it.

Unexpectedly, Yang Dalin and his family returned early in the morning.

He was caught red-handed by Yang Dalin.