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

Aunt Qi interrupted him: "It's fine to eat here when you have time, but it's not appropriate to stay here. We'll come and stay here occasionally after you and Yanhua get your marriage certificate. It's not suitable now."

Besides, it wouldn't be good if the people in the yard found out.

When that time comes, they'll say that your employer has allocated you a house.

I'll just say I'm here to help you look after your kids; that's all I'll say.

Yang Dalin was a little embarrassed by what Aunt Qi said; he was still a child, yet Aunt Qi was already thinking of taking care of his child.

Today was also the first time that Auntie had explicitly revealed his relationship with Sister Yan.

Yang Dalin was still a little embarrassed.

Aunt Qi insisted on her old ways and didn't want to move in first. After all, she would be the mother-in-law in the future, and there was no reason for the mother-in-law to move into the son-in-law's house before her daughter was even married.

Yang Dalin tried to persuade her, but his aunt wouldn't listen.

Had to give up.

On the way back, Chu Xiaoning asked, "Brother Dalin, when are you going to marry my sister?"

When are you going to fill out a form for me to have a little nephew and niece to play with?

And please reserve a room for me here! I've been wanting to have a room to myself for a long time.

Yang Dalin said, "Your sister and I aren't old enough yet. I won't be old enough until the spring of the year after next."

Your sister is one year younger.

Auntie, I'll get my marriage certificate with Sister Yan as soon as I'm old enough.

Aunt Qi happily said, "Okay, okay, we'll get the marriage certificate when we reach the appropriate age."

Then Aunt Qi turned around and glared at Chu Xiaoning, saying, "I even gave you a niece. You think your niece is something to play with? Is that something to play with?"

So you want to live alone?

"Simple, you'll stay in the living room tonight. You'll have a separate room; don't stay with me."

Chu Xiaoning quickly begged for forgiveness, "Mom, please, I was just saying."

Yang Dalin pushed the cart, and the three of them walked back to No. 95 Nanluoguxiang, chatting as they went.

Upon returning to the hospital, I saw that Ma San and Sister Yan had already come back from get off work.

My sister Yan has already started making dinner.

As soon as Yang Dalin entered the door, Sister Yan asked, "Mom, Xiaoning, Dalin, where did you go?"

Why did you come back together?

Xiaoning then told her sister about the interesting things that happened in that big courtyard on Dongsi Shitiao.

Chu Yanhua was also very happy to hear this and said she would go and see it tomorrow.

Aunt Qi and her daughters stayed at home for dinner.

Yang Dalin told his aunt, grabbed two bottles of wine, and a bag of meat.

He pulled a small wooden toy out of his large backpack.

Ma San, carrying a new thermos and a bag of meat, as well as two bottles of wine, followed Yang Dalin as they prepared to visit a guest.

As soon as I stepped outside, I saw Xu Damao walking over from the Intermediate People's Court.

"Dalinzi, I was just about to call you."

"Come on, your sister-in-law has cooked the food. Let's go to my house for a drink."

Yang Dalin held up the small wooden toy in his hand and said, "Brother Da Mao, I was just about to go. I'll go to Brother Zhu's house first, and then I'll go to your house."

Xu Damao saw the toy in Yang Dalin's hand and said, "That's fine too. If you don't like this, call Shazhu and come to my house for a drink."

Their second child is still young and will probably be noisy. My house is quiet, so I'm not worried about disturbing the children's rest.

Yang Dalin thought for a moment and said, "That works too."

Then I'll go check on the kids at Brother Zhu's house first, and I'll be there in a bit. San'er, give the new thermos, wine, and meat to Brother Da Mao.

Let's go see Zhu Zi's second son first, then we'll go to Da Mao's house for drinks.

Xu Damao politely declined, but still accepted the gifts.

Xu Damao was getting married for the second time, and his aunt had already given a gift. Yang Dalin also gave him a new thermos, which was enough.

Xu Damao went home first, and Yang Dalin went to Sha Zhu's house.

Sha Zhu is cooking.

It seems they were also planning to entertain Yang Dalin.

Yang Dalin saw that he had already cooked two dishes.

He quickly stopped him: "Brother Zhu, don't overcook it."

I just ran into Brother Da Mao, and we agreed to go to his house for drinks together.

Sha Zhu said somewhat discontentedly, "Didn't we agree that we'd be drinking at my house tonight?"

Why did I go to his house again?

Yang Dalin explained, "You just had a second child, and you have a lot of kids in your family. If you disturb their rest, you'll just be disturbing them."

Children need to sleep more to grow taller.

Why don't we just combine our two families and drink at his place?

You agree, right?

Sha Zhu thought that made sense.

However, he insisted, "If I go to his house, I have to bring two dishes with me."

Please have a seat. I've prepared all the dishes. I'll just stir-fry a couple more and bring them over.

"Consider it a joint invitation from both of you."

"Alright then, Brother Zhu, I'll do as you say."

Yang Dalin knew that Sha Zhu didn't want Xu Damao to say things like he was stingy.

In some situations, Sha Zhu still managed to put on a very impressive show.

Sha Zhu continued cooking in the kitchen.

Yang Dalin and Sister-in-law Miya talked for a while.

However, He Bing is still young, and he kept fidgeting because of the aroma.

Yang Dalin didn't feel comfortable hugging him.

Xu Damao was right; drinking at Shazhu's house might really make things unsettling.

He Dan was hugging Yang Dalin's left leg, and a grain of rice was crawling beside his right leg.

Both of these little guys are quite attached to Yang Dalin.

He Yushui was also listening to Yang Dalin speak.

Yang Dalin took out some snacks from his pocket for them.

The toys that were meant to be given as gifts were snatched up by He Dan.

My younger brother, He Bing, is still too young to play yet.

Yang Dalin chatted with Mi Ya's sister-in-law for a while, then asked Mi Ya, "Sister-in-law, how's your class going? Has Brother Zhuzi arranged things for you yet?"

Miya said, "We've made some progress, but the second child is so young, and Xiaodan and Mili can't take good care of him. Also, Yushui has to go to school every day."

I can't live without it.

Otherwise, I would have gone to work long ago.

Yang Dalin thought for a moment and pointed to Aunt Zhao's house in the main hall, saying, "Sister-in-law, let Brother Zhuzi contribute some money to cook good dishes for someone he went out to cook for, and ask Aunt Zhao to help look after the children."

Aunt Zhao has a good temper, and her whole family are good people.

Their grandson Xiaoyong and granddaughter Xiaohong are being raised quite well, aren't they?

You can ask Aunt Zhao to watch your child while you're at work during the day, and then you can pick them up after get off work.

Otherwise, if you have a third or fourth child, how will you go to work?

Miya thought it was a good idea.

But then he asked, "That's a good idea, but is it appropriate to only give them some money and leftovers?"

Yang Dalin said, "Sister-in-law, you're overthinking it."

First of all, Aunt Zhao is a kind-hearted person, and secondly, her two children are also malnourished.

And that's leftovers from Brother Zhu, isn't it? It's just leftovers he serves out in advance every time he cooks for someone.

This is a win-win situation: it frees you up from looking after the kids, and it also provides nutrition for Xiaoyong and Xiaohong.

Why wouldn't they agree?

They might even be willing to accept just vegetables, not money.

"Yes, okay, I'll discuss it with your brother Zhu later."

"You're always the one with the best ideas, Da Linzi. Even your brother Zhu Zi's brain doesn't work as fast as yours."