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

It seems that Sha Zhu is really happy today.

He prepared several dishes.

As soon as Yang Dalin entered the door, he saw Xu Damao sitting in Sha Zhu's house.

He sat there like a big shot, drinking tea and waiting for the food to be served.

As soon as Xu Damao saw Yang Dalin arrive, he immediately stood up. He dared not be presumptuous in front of Yang Dalin.

When Yang Dalin got married, Xu Damao could tell from the people who came that Yang Dalin was a man of few words.

They should absolutely not be provoked.

Yang Dalin must be given sufficient respect.

Yang Dalin saw Xu Damao stand up to greet him.

Yang Dalin quickly said, "Brother Da Mao, please sit down. There's no need to be so polite."

Although Yang Dalin never abused his power and was always very polite to Xu Damao.

However, Xu Damao's business did not grow that large.

After the two sat down, Yang Dalin asked, "How has Brother Da Mao been lately?"

How's work?

"Dalinzi, thanks to your advice, I've been doing pretty well lately."

Your sister-in-law's job is alright.

Your sister-in-law is pregnant with her second child.

This time it must be the son.

When my son is born, you must come to celebrate his one-month birthday!

You missed my daughter Xiaoxue's one-month celebration last time.

Yang Dalin smiled and said, "Brother Da Mao, congratulations, but there's nothing I can do about it."

On a business trip thousands of miles away.

There are many times when it's not up to me to decide.

I have to apply in advance to go home even once.

I'll try my best, I'll try my best to get back.

Xu Damao was just being polite in inviting him.

It's really not realistic to expect Yang Dalin to come back specifically for his second child's one-month celebration.

Transportation was still not good back then.

When you're on a business trip thousands of miles away, you can't just come back whenever you want.

Xu Damao wasn't so ignorant as to not understand this.

While Sha Zhu and his wife continued cooking...

Xu Damao then asked Yang Dalin for his advice.

He wanted to continue his career advancement.

Because he had already become a group leader in the publicity department.

That means you're just a section-level cadre.

Yang Dalin thought about next year's plans and gave him a reminder, saying, "Brother Damao."

You should take a moment to think about it.

Don't worry.

You are still young.

You can't keep climbing higher without laying a solid foundation.

Be careful not to fall.

After all, you're different from those early founders.

First, cultivate good relationships with people at work.

Don't let someone hold you back later.

Then look for an opportunity to make a contribution.

There are also some things you shouldn't easily express your opinion on.

Otherwise, you might not even know how you died.

One thing you must be careful about is not believing in free lunches.

Perhaps what you see now is just a fleeting moment.

After listening, Xu Damao nodded solemnly.

I was just about to ask for more details.

Then Sha Zhu brought over another dish.

Xu Damao didn't ask any more questions.

There are children in the family.

Sha Zhu left some vegetables in the kitchen.

Sha Zhu let Mi Ya and He Yushui lead the children to eat in the kitchen.

Yang Dalin added, "Brother Zhu, don't be so formal."

"Let your sister-in-law and the children eat at this table."

Xu Damao also said he would come and eat with us.

Sha Zhu replied, "It's okay, just let your sister-in-law and the child eat over there."

There are plenty of dishes over there.

The main reason is that your sister-in-law is pregnant again and can't stand the smell of our cigarettes.

They ate there quietly.

Goodness, neither of them has been idle for long.

Xu Damao's family welcomed a daughter last December, and now that he's back, we hear he's pregnant with their second child.

Sha Zhu's family welcomed their second child last year, and now she's pregnant with their third.

We've really caught a good time.

They all try their best to have children.

Will Sha Zhu's family have seven or eight more members in the future?

If there are seven or eight children, Sha Zhu will have no choice but to make a lot of money in the future.

Otherwise, he and Miya would be strapped for cash in the future.

Because these children do more than just eat and wear clothes.

In the future, I will have to go to school, get married and have children, and prepare a dowry for my future marriage.

Yang Dalin has already seen Sha Zhu's future.

They'll definitely have a full head of white hair and be exhausted.

Yang Dalin and Xu Damao first congratulated Sha Zhu.

Yang Dalin said to Shazhu, "Brother Zhu, how many do you plan to have? Be a little more careful in the future."

Otherwise you'll work yourself to death later.

Besides, even though your house is big enough, you'll see if it'll be enough room when your children grow up.

After listening to Yang Dalin's suggestion, Shazhu said seriously, "Dalinzi, you know what, I've actually thought about this issue."

I've also discussed it with your sister-in-law.

A maximum of four are required.

No more.

Otherwise, there really won't be enough room in the house later.

Eating and clothing are manageable, but if they both go to school, my husband and I can manage even if we have to tighten our belts.

But when they grow up, housing will be a big deal.

I didn't expect Sha Zhu to think so far ahead.

That shows some foresight.

Yang Dalin nodded: "Brother Zhu is very thoughtful. We really need to think more about the future."

He who does not plan for the future will have trouble in the present.

When Sha Zhu heard Yang Dalin praise him, he grinned happily, his face wrinkling.

Yang Dalin then looked at Xu Damao.

He asked, "Brother Da Mao, how many are you planning to get for your family?"

Xu Damao had never really considered this issue before.

However, his family had two west wing rooms and one side room in the backyard.

His father's side also has three houses and two side rooms.

It seems like having four wouldn't be a problem.

Five is fine too, it's still one more than Sha Zhu's family.

With one more person to fight, they can't beat Sha Zhu.

In the future, let the four sons of the future beat up the sons of the foolish Zhu family.

Yu Shi Xu Damao said, "Our family still has the old man's house."

I dare not take any more, so I'll just take five.

One daughter and four sons are enough.

Xu Damao looked smug.

Sha Zhu retorted, "Come on, do you know that your family will only have sons in the future?"

"What if the Five Fairies come along? Let's see what you'll do then."

Upon hearing this, Xu Damao thought that Sha Zhu was cursing him for not being able to have a son and only being able to have daughters.

We have to confront him.

"Don't talk nonsense. Your family will only have daughters from now on."

Sha Zhu laughed when he heard this: "I already have two sons, so I don't mind adding two more daughters later."

Unlike you.

Seeing that the two were about to start arguing, Yang Dalin quickly stopped them.

Otherwise, these two would definitely start arguing again.

These two haven't been fighting much lately.

Xu Damao has also become shrewd, and he can't beat him in a fight.

Don't be fooled by your height.

He's not as strong as Sha Zhu.

Later, somehow the conversation drifted back to the topic of arranged marriages between children.

Sha Zhu said, "Da Linzi, is your wife pregnant too? If you have a daughter, how about she become my He Dan's wife?"

"If I'm going to lick my son's boots, then if my third child is a daughter, then I'll make my daughter your son's wife, how about that?"

Before Yang Dalin could speak, Xu Damao spoke up.

"Go away. With your big, burly appearance, how can your daughter be pretty?"

If Dalinzi's family has a son, my family will have a daughter ready.

"If Dalinzi has a daughter, she'll become my second son's wife."