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

Haha, hahaha.

Everyone was amused by Mili's adorable actions.

The laughter carried far.

The laughter attracted many neighbors, and more people came to the house one after another.

Aunt Zhao from the east hall came with her grandson and granddaughter.

Zhang Meiyun's sister-in-law's two boys also came over to play.

It seems that her two boys get along very well with Qi Xiaoning and are also very close to Aunt Qi.

Several other neighbors from the front yard and the back house also came with their children.

Yang Dalin took out some walnuts, peanuts, and melon seeds for everyone to eat and have fun.

In addition, some southern fruits such as ugly tangerines and navel oranges were also added.

Anyway, these things are available in the southwest during winter.

It doesn't seem too abrupt to bring it out.

Everyone chatted happily while eating snacks.

A very heartwarming scene.

Everyone didn't leave until it was almost dinnertime.

Yang Dalin wanted to help his aunt and Sister Yan cook, but he was chased away.

Tell him to either go and rest for a while, or just sit and drink some water.

Don't let him do any work.

Yang Dalin sat to one side, drinking water and chatting with Aunt Qi and the others.

Just then, a voice came from outside: "Brother Dalin, Brother Dalin, you're back?"

It turned out that Ma San was getting off work.

Yang Dalin made Ma San stand still, looked him over, and noticed that Ma San had grown quite a bit taller in the six months since they last met.

Yang Dalin handed him his gift as well.

Ma San asked Yang Dalin about what he had seen and heard along the way.

Yang Dalin naturally only made up a story about going to Sichuan and Chongqing, without mentioning the Gaoyuan incident, and that's what he told Aunt Qi as well.

Yang Dalin then asked about the situation of Ma Sanzhan's other colleagues.

Ma San has been working for a year and a half.

I've been driving for a long time.

In the past six months, he has also gone on several long-distance trips with Brother Tian.

However, the longest they went was only seven or eight days, and they didn't go too far.

For places that are too far away, we won't let our novice drivers go with them.

So even now, many people in the compound don't know that Ma San is already working at the freight station.

The main reason is that Ma San has a very low profile in courtyard number 95.

Unlike Yang Dalin, he was not as conspicuous.

A moment later, another distinctive voice rang out: "Dalinzi, Dalinzi!"

Alright, that's Sha Zhu's voice.

Sha Zhu lifted the cotton curtain, entered the house, and greeted Aunt Qi first.

Then he walked over, hugged Yang Dalin, and patted Yang Dalin's back hard twice.

"Come on, brother, let's go to my house for a drink."

Goodness, you've been gone for quite a while this time.

Yang Dalin tried to find an excuse: "Brother Zhu, my aunt has already prepared the meal."

I'll sit with you for a while after I finish eating at home.

"The food is ready. You can leave it for your aunt and the others. As soon as I got back, your sister-in-law told me about the rain. You have to come eat with me tonight."

Alright, since it was Sha Zhu who sincerely invited Yang Dalin.

Aunt Qi nodded in agreement with no choice.

Yang Dalin had Ma San carry a small shoulder bag.

Inside were some gifts and a little meat that Yang Dalin had given to He Yuzhu's family.

Let Ma San go first, and I'll follow shortly.

Because he knew that as soon as he left the courtyard, he would probably run into Yi Zhonghai and his group of people who had just finished get off work at the steel rolling mill.

It wouldn't look good to bring your own handbag.

That's why we chose to go to Ma San first.

I'll be there soon.

Sure enough, as soon as Yang Dalin stepped out, several neighbors greeted him.

When I arrived at the Intermediate People's Court, I saw Yi Zhonghai coming out to empty his wash water.

Yang Dalin offered Yi Zhonghai a cigarette.

I chatted with Yi Zhonghai for a few minutes.

Yi Zhonghai also invited him to go for drinks.

Yang Dalin said he had made an appointment with Shazhu today to have another drink with Uncle Yi another day.

While Yang Dalin and Yi Zhonghai were talking at Yi Zhonghai's door, they also glanced at the Jia family across the street.

The sound of Banggeng crying came from inside the Jia family's house. Banggeng had heard that if any child in the yard greeted Yang Dalin, Yang Dalin would give that child candy and fruit.

Bang Geng came up with a plan, but ended up getting beaten up by Qin Huairu.

Qin Huairu still didn't go out; it was Jia Zhangshi who came out.

Standing politely at the door, Jia Zhangshi said, "Dalinzi, you're back?"

"When did you get home? You look a bit tall."

Yang Dalin walked over, took out a handful of candy from his pocket, and handed it to Jia Zhangshi: "Aunt Jia, I arrived home this afternoon."

Give the children something sweet.

"Would you like to come to my house for dinner?" Madam Jia asked politely.

Yang Dalin nodded mischievously: "Okay."

What delicious food is Aunt Jia planning to cook today?

Yang Dalin's actions completely baffled Jia Zhangshi.

I was just being polite.

You actually came?

How come this kid's skin has gotten even thicker in just six months?

Jia Zhangshi did not expect Yang Dalin to say that.

She thought Yang Dalin would say, as before, "No need, Aunt Jia, thank you. I'll come to your house again sometime to try your cooking."

As a result, Yang Dalin said this.

Jia Zhangshi was stunned.

Yang Dalin then asked, "Hey, Aunt Jia, don't just stand there, come on, what delicious food are you cooking tonight?"

Yang Dalin spoke a little louder than usual.

Qin Huairu, who was eavesdropping on the conversation in the Jia family, covered Bang Geng's mouth and listened carefully to what was being said outside.

So the crying inside the house stopped abruptly.

She hated Yang Dalin, but she was also truly afraid to face him.

Yang Dalin really wants to come to her house for dinner.

Her family really didn't have anything good to give away.

But when entertaining guests, you must bring out the best things.

I didn't want Yang Dalin to eat the can of meat I had saved for the children.

Qin Huairu was extremely nervous inside the room.

Jia Zhangshi was startled awake by Yang Dalin's words.

Jia Zhangshi quickly realized what was happening, and her face showed some unnatural wrinkles: "Okay, Dalinzi, come on, let's go inside."

The auntie's house may not have any fancy food, but it won't let you go hungry; at least it will fill you up.

Please come in quickly.

Madam Jia Zhang really lifted the curtain.

Yang Dalin really didn't want to go into their house.

If Jia Zhangshi gets clingy again, and I eat at her house, who knows how much she'll extort from me.

Yang Dalin chuckled and said, "Aunt Jia, I was just joking with you."

I'm just testing whether Aunt Jia is being sincere or just teasing me.

It seems Aunt Jia is really generous. We don't need to do it tonight. Aunt Jia, I've already made plans with Brother Zhu.

He invited me.

Another day, another day when I have time, I'll definitely come and try Aunt Jia's cooking.

After saying this, Yang Dalin greeted Yi Zhonghai, who was standing at the door of the east wing, and then ran into Sha Zhu's house.

Fearing he might be too slow, Jia Zhangshi actually pulled him into their house for a meal.

Yi Zhonghai shook his head, smiled, and turned to go back into the house.

Upon entering the He family home, Sha Zhu was cooking.

Ma San helped Mi Ya's sister-in-law keep an eye on He Dan.

Miya's sister-in-law is helping Shazhu with his work.

When He Yushui saw Yang Dalin arrive, she quickly stepped forward and greeted him shyly.

Yang Dalin looked at He Yushui, a tall girl who was nearly 1.7 meters tall, and said directly, "What's wrong, Yushui? It's only been half a year since we last met, and you're already acting like strangers."

"He seems to have been eating well these past six months; he's grown taller, even taller than San'er now."

Ma San retorted, "Brother Da Lin, girls are slender, which makes them appear taller. I'm actually taller than Yu Shui, okay?"

Yang Dalin actually knew that Ma San was a little taller than He Yushui, but girls do tend to appear taller.