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

Chu Xiaoning asked, "What account?"

Yang Dalin teased her, saying, "You're the one who wanted to buy the TV, right?"

I can't watch it when I'm not home.

But your sister is home, so she can keep an eye on things for me.

However, there aren't many opportunities to see her, because she'll soon be taking care of her child.

Logically speaking, since your sister married me, we are now two separate families.

My aunt only has two daughters, you two.

This TV is a gift for my aunt.

You're no longer in school, you're eighteen years old and an adult, and you can go to work and earn money.

That way, we can each pay half.

They wouldn't let my aunt pay.

You contribute 290, and your sister and I will contribute 290.

I'll take care of the TV ticket issue; it won't cost money.

You only have 120, I'll cover the difference for you.

However, even sisters should keep clear accounts.

You need to borrow 170 yuan. Assuming you save 40 yuan a month, you can repay a total of 200 yuan over five months, including interest.

You can pay your sister back monthly from now on.

How about we split the electricity bill in the future, each of us 50/50?

Upon hearing this, Xiaoning realized that this wouldn't do; offering 120 was already her maximum limit.

Why should I have to pay half and also have to pay interest?

There are still five months left to pay off the debt, and we also have to split the electricity bill.

Chu Xiaoning shook her head in exasperation and said, "Not good at all, Yang Dalin. I didn't expect you to be so ruthless."

Both of you in your family earn money, but I'm the only one earning money.

There's still a loan of 170 yuan, and in just five months you've charged me 30 yuan in interest.

That's heartless.

Who would have thought that Yang Dalin, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, would have such a black heart?

And yet I call you brother-in-law.

Okay, I'm not buying this TV.

I'm not watching anymore.

I can save this 120 yuan.

Haha, you've schemed everything, but too bad I won't fall for it.

After saying that, Chu Xiaoning proudly crossed her arms and tilted her head back.

However, Yang Dalin could tell at a glance that she was faking it.

She was planning to use a strategic retreat to get Yang Dalin to spend more money.

Yang Dalin naturally didn't fall for her trick.

Yang Dalin hadn't spoken yet.

Ma San'er hurriedly said, "Brother Dalin, I'll pay half."

I should have paid it.

Yang Dalin smiled at Ma San'er, which meant that Ma San'er was not only filial but also somewhat standing up for Chu Xiaoning.

It seems Ma San'er is starting to get the hang of things.

He might have a bit of a crush on Chu Xiaoning.

I just don't know if Chu Xiaoning noticed it.

Yang Dalin then stopped smiling and glared at him.

Before she could speak, Chu Xiaoning grabbed Ma San'er, who was about to take out his money.

"No, Third Brother, your money is your money."

Don't fall for Yang Dalin's tricks.

He was the worst in the whole family.

Yang Dalin laughed: "Really? Chu Xiaoning speaks with a clear conscience."

Am I the worst?

How about I mention the gifts I gave you before, and how I helped you find a salary?

besides……"

Chu Xiaoning quickly went behind Yang Dalin and patted his shoulders, saying, "Brother, Dalin, I was wrong. You're the best."

I have a foul mouth.

"Let's do it your way."

Chu Xiaoning said this through gritted teeth behind Yang Dalin's back.

It made my aunt and everyone else laugh.

Yang Dalin happily said, "Okay, that's fine."

"San'er, you're not allowed to give her money secretly."

Ma San'er seemed to have his secret thoughts revealed.

Her face flushed, and she nodded: "Oh, I understand, Brother Dalin."

Yang Dalin then said to Sister Yan, "Sister Yan, you can take back forty yuan of this money when you receive your monthly salary."

Keep it for now, and leave her two yuan and fifty cents as pocket money.

First, save it for her and put it with her aunt.

To save money for her dowry.

Chu Xiaoning's current monthly salary is 42.5 yuan.

Two yuan and fifty cents a month is enough pocket money.

She doesn't spend much money on food.

Most of the things were bought by Sister Yan.

She used it too.

Two yuan and fifty cents a month is enough pocket money.

She could save 120 yuan in the first three months, and then she could save 40 or 18 yuan each month.

Yang Dalin did it on purpose.

He just made up an excuse to get Chu Xiaoning to spend less money recklessly.

Although it's highly likely that Chu Xiaoning won't spend it recklessly.

It's just a precaution.

When Chu Xiaoning heard that she was actually being paid a salary to help her save money for her dowry, she realized that it was a way to help her save money.

She blushed, which was uncharacteristic of hers.

"I'm still too young to get married."

I plan to never get married and just live at home.

I want to stay with my mom for the rest of my life.

After saying that, he secretly glanced at Ma San'er.

Chu Xiaoning continued to argue, and no one called her out on it.

Even Yang Dalin, who had his back to her, could sense with his divine sense that she had glanced at Ma San'er.

Qi Yulan laughed and said, "Fine, you can never get married."

I'll just live with my mom.

You said it, don't regret it later.

Chu Xiaoning continued, feigning toughness, "I won't regret it."

Everyone laughed after she finished speaking.

Even the silly boy Ma San'er laughed along.

Neither Sister Yan, nor Auntie, nor Yang Dalin pointed it out.

There's no rush.

We need to wait and see.

Let's see if Ma San'er and Xiao Ning can really get together.

Instead of saying it now.

Otherwise, what if the two of them don't have that kind of feeling?

That would be awkward.

Yang Dalin asked Chu Xiaoning to take out her 120 yuan first.

Then Yang Dalin gave the money to Aunt Qi.

Tell your aunt to keep it safe and save it for Chu Xiaoning.

In reality, Chu Xiaoning didn't have to pay for the dowry.

All of this money will go to Chu Xiaoning from now on.

Her aunt was just keeping it for her.

Chu Xiaoning was clearly very reluctant when she handed over the money.

Unfortunately, Yang Dalin still managed to drag him over.

After teasing Chu Xiaoning, and with everything settled, everyone went to rest.

I sleep in bed with my wife in my arms at night.

Sister Yan also asked Yang Dalin, "Dalinzi, are you trying to set up San'er and Xiaoning?"

Yang Dalin said, "Yes, a little."

Because if your sister marries someone introduced by a matchmaker or a colleague.

Auntie, we all worry about someone we don't know anything about.

If she suffers after marrying into the family and is mistreated by her mother-in-law, we would all feel sorry for her.

If she could be with San'er.

That would be best.

San'er was basically raised by his aunt and us.

We all know his character and personality.

He is also filial to his aunt, treating her like his own mother.

He lost his parents.

She also severed ties with her two older brothers' families.

Although there is no longer any support from parents.

But there's not much to do.

Like us, we can also let one of their sons be born with the surname Chu, so that the Chu family can continue its lineage.

I wouldn't mind giving away my small courtyard house near the freight station.

Isn't this the best approach?

"Indeed, it's quite good."

Thank you, Dalinzi.

"Hey, you two, why are you thanking me?"

"How about I bring this up tomorrow?"

"No, no rush, let's wait and see."

Don't spell it out; neither of them meant it that way.

Or if only one person is interested while the other is not, then things will be awkward in the future.

San'er is still a year away from reaching the legal age, and Xiaoning is also not yet eighteen.

Let's wait a year and see.