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

Seeing that Yi Zhonghai's face darkened, Yang Dalin poured himself a glass of wine and clinked glasses with Yi Zhonghai, saying, "Uncle Yi, I'm sorry to have brought up something that hurts you."

After finishing his drink in one gulp, Yi Zhonghai sighed and said, "It's not your fault, it's not your fault."

Dalinzi, I understand what you mean.

You mean you shouldn't put all your eggs in one basket.

"If something unexpected happens again, it would be a case of the elderly burying their children, right?"

"That's right, Grandpa Yi really understands things."

Uncle Yi, I don't know about other people's families, but I know about your family's income.

You adopted two boys and two girls, one of whom and one of whom are a little older.

That way, you won't have to support them for more than a few years before they can go to work and earn money.

I can also help you watch over the two smaller ones.

Then you can teach them your work experience properly.

If things go smoothly, they might be able to provide for you in your old age before you even retire.

Then, this will also reduce the number of people who covet your home.

For example, someone who wants to borrow money from you.

You could easily make up an excuse like you used all the money to raise your child.

Let me speak frankly with Uncle Yi, Aunt Yi, and me. Believe it or not, someone in our courtyard definitely has designs on your family.

Just like before I came to my aunt's house.

My aunt once said that there have always been people around here who like to eat the offspring of those who have no descendants.

If Ma San and I hadn't stayed at Aunt Qi's house, you would all know that after my aunt's two daughters married into her family, the line ended and the family line died out.

Upon hearing the words "childless," Yang Dalin keenly noticed that Yi Zhonghai's face trembled slightly.

The words may be rough, but the principle is sound.

Why did Yi Zhonghai change his mind and decide to adopt a child as soon as possible?

This is also what he's worried about.

Yang Dalin's words were harsh, but they were absolutely true.

Wen Xiumei held down Yi Zhonghai's hand and patted it.

He whispered to Yi Zhonghai, "Old Yi, Da Linzi isn't joking about us; he genuinely cares about us."

Old Yi gave a forced smile: "I'm not stupid, don't worry."

Yi Zhonghai poured himself a glass of wine, raised it, and offered it to Yang Dalin: "Dalinzi, although you are young, what you said makes a lot of sense."

Grandpa, I'd like to offer you a toast.

Come on, let's do it.

Yang Dalin laughed, picked up his wine glass, and downed it in one gulp.

Then he added, "I'm glad that Uncle Yi understands my intentions. I'm only doing this because you've genuinely helped me."

Otherwise, I wouldn't have said that, and even brought up my aunt's family's affairs.

Yi Zhonghai raised his right hand and pressed it down in the air: "I understand, Dalinzi, I'm not so bad as to not be able to tell right from wrong."

I'm not so old that I can't distinguish right from wrong.

What you said makes a lot of sense.

I'll listen to you. I think it would be best to adopt two boys and two girls.

If an accident does occur, not all of them will be lost, which is indeed quite safe.

This shouldn't be delayed. How about I ask your aunt to help contact the orphanage tomorrow?

My wife and I will take care of this tomorrow!

Yang Dalin was overjoyed; he had finally managed to fool Yi Zhonghai.

There wasn't a trace of a smile on his face. He solemnly said, "Alright, then let's stop drinking here for today. Uncle Yi and Aunt Yi, I'll go back right away and tell my aunt."

Tell her to contact them first thing tomorrow morning.

So, I'll take a day off tomorrow. I don't have anything to do, so I'll go to the orphanage with you two.

I won't interfere with choosing the child; you two can choose whichever one you like.

But I can still do errands.

I'll ride Ma San's tricycle tomorrow and take you all with me.

Then bring your children back with you.

Wen Xiumei excitedly grabbed Yang Dalin's hand: "Then I'll have to trouble Dalinzi."

Thank you, ma'am.

Yi Zhonghai also expressed his sincere gratitude.

After finishing his drink, Yang Dalin took his leave.

As soon as I stepped out of the house, I glanced across the street.

Qin Huairu is still awake; she should know that she went to Yi Zhonghai's house for a drink.

But she probably doesn't know what they were talking about.

But what if Yi Zhonghai comes back with the child tomorrow?

Qin Huairu estimated that the sky was about to fall.

That's right, among those who planned to exploit Yi Zhonghai's extinction, Qin Huairu was the most ambitious.

Yang Dalin essentially severed Qin Huairu's lifeline.

I wonder if Qin Huairu would be furious if she found out.

Yang Dalin snorted coldly, pretending not to know that Qin Huairu was secretly watching them through the glass.

After saying goodbye to Mr. and Mrs. Yi Zhonghai, who had seen him off, he returned to the front yard.

There was also someone secretly observing Yang Dalin through the glass in the front yard.

That must be Yan Bugui.

This guy is just like Qin Huairu; he likes to peek.

I wonder if Yan Bugui is among those who want to eat the bloodline of Yi Zhonghai, who has no descendants.

However, Yan Bugui repeatedly tried to take advantage of Sha Zhu and Xu Damao in the drama.

This guy is indiscriminate and will try to take advantage of anyone.

Yang Dalin ignored him and went straight home.

Aunt Qi is still awake.

Yang Dalin told Aunt Qi about his visit to Yi Zhonghai's house.

Upon hearing this, Aunt Qi said that she would only be responsible for taking them to the orphanage tomorrow, and they could choose which child to adopt themselves.

I also heard that they were planning to adopt more than one child.

Aunt Qi exclaimed in surprise, "Oh, you're going to adopt several?"

Yang Dalin replied, "Yes, people are afraid that adopting one is not a guarantee, that something unexpected might happen, and that they might end up outliving their child."

"Auntie, he earns a little over a hundred a month. Don't worry, the disaster is over, his family will be fine."

Aunt Qi did know Yi Zhonghai's salary, and nodded: "That's true, with that salary, you could easily support two or three, let alone four or five."

"Yes, Auntie, you don't need to worry about that. Tomorrow, you should go and talk to the director there and try to get him to send a few of the older, able-bodied children to stand in front of you clean and tidy."

For example, eight or nine years old, or eleven or twelve years old.

Those who eat a lot and cause trouble in the orphanage can be shown to Lao Yi first.

Maybe Lao Yi likes this kind of thing.

Aunt Qi smacked Yang Dalin: "Nonsense, how could Old Yi possibly like such mischief?"

Yang Dalin explained to Aunt Qi: "Auntie, some people think that the more mischievous a little boy is, the more successful he will be."

Instead of being as honest as possible, it's better.

Aunt Qi nodded: "Indeed, some people say that."

Okay, I'll go early tomorrow morning. You'll be going with them, right? Then you can go a little later.

Just come during normal working hours.

"Okay, Auntie, I understand. We'll arrive around 8:30 tomorrow morning."

After saying that, Yang Dalin and Aunt Qi went back to their rooms to sleep.

Meanwhile, Yi Zhonghai and Wen Xiumei from the Intermediate People's Court were still awake, somewhat anxious.

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