Courtyard House: My System - Artificial Human

Seeing that their attention had been diverted and Xu Fugui was too ashamed to retaliate, the group from Jiudaowanzi felt that they had achieved their goal.

"Hey Xu, keep a close eye on your son from now on. If he bullies any of the girls from Jiudaowan again, don't blame us for being ruthless!"

They made a harsh statement and left with dark faces.

However, apart from Xu Fugui, the others in the courtyard had a lukewarm response.

In the eyes of many, Jiudaowan is far inferior to Qianmen.

They've already brought the stick over but haven't done anything. It's a waste of time to expect anything. It would have been more interesting to watch Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui arguing.

As the group left the courtyard, the leader offered cigarettes to everyone as a token of gratitude.

One of them, dressed plainly, lit a cigarette, then, remembering the commotion he had overheard, looked back at the gate of the courtyard house.

"I have a feeling something's not right here in this courtyard. Normally, in this kind of situation, who wouldn't be trembling with fear, apologizing profusely, and have the neighbors put in a good word for them? Why is the Xu family acting like they have no shame? And everyone in the courtyard is just waiting to watch the show without saying a word... They seem to enjoy the drama and don't seem to be afraid of us at all?"

"What's wrong with that? It's just that you two don't get along! Old Zhao seems a bit resentful, doesn't he? Do you feel like you didn't perform well today? Why don't you give him the stick, Old Yang, and let Old Zhao make a comeback?"

Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing this, and the middle-aged man who was leading the group finished laughing and said...

"Alright, gentlemen. With everyone here today, Xu Damao won't dare to bother my child anymore."

"That's right!"

Everyone smiled and agreed, feeling that it was the right thing to do.

A middle-aged man dressed as a laborer, holding a stick, remained silent throughout the crowd. Some people were surprised and started to tease him.

"Why isn't Old Yang saying anything? Does he think he didn't perform well today, like Old Zhao? If not, let's go back and beat them up again!"

"No, no, I was just thinking about what they were talking about when they said the steel rolling mill was recruiting workers."

"A steel rolling mill? Old Yang, you want to go there?"

Old Yang gave a wry smile.

"I have a lot of kids at home... I can't keep carrying sacks for others forever! You all know what Old Ye says about me, sigh!"

"Look at you! Old Ye treats everyone the same way! Why are you so bothered by what he says?"

"Exactly, how tiring would it be to live constantly according to other people's opinions? But if you ask me... having a stable job is really good. If you want to try it, just give it a shot. Anyway, you're in good shape. If I were the manager of a steel rolling mill, I'd definitely hire you, haha!"

Everyone offered words of comfort, talking as they walked.

……

After the group from Jiudaowan left, the courtyard became even more lively.

Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui were exchanging a brilliant insult, while on the other side, He Yuzhu also approached Xu Damao and made sarcastic remarks.

It was rare for Xu Damao to suffer a setback, so He Yuzhu seized the opportunity to unleash his full eloquence.

However, Lin Weidong was not in the mood to pay attention to any of this for the time being.

Today's excitement came unexpectedly, and there were also unexpected surprises.

This has triggered a new drama series.

[The host has encountered the characters Yang's father and Zhao's father from the novel "Love Across Nine Bays". Reward: Four pairs of beginner clones (half of whom are of overseas race)]

[Loading the "Love Across Nine Bays" module... 21%...]

Lin Weidong didn't know much about the drama "Love in Nine Bays," but he remembered that it was similar to "Love in the Courtyard."

The male lead in the drama, Yang Shumo, also has the nickname "Silly Mao," just like Sha Zhu.

Lin Weidong's curiosity was now focused on the new rewards after the modules were merged.

With new expectations, they lost interest in the trivial noises in the yard.

Thinking that he was going to take Bai Ling to a small dinner party at the government compound that evening, he decided to ride his bicycle away.

When they passed the group from Jiudaowan halfway, they heard Yang's father talking to the others.

He also thought about going to the steel rolling mill?

As he passed this group of people, Lin Weidong couldn't help but guess that it was probably the halo effect of Jinghua's influence that was at play.

After all, at this time the steel rolling mill was still nominally owned by Lou Zhenhua and was a private factory, not the secure job it would later become. Although the benefits were good, they were by no means top-notch.

However, since Lao Yang was willing to come, Lin Weidong didn't intend to refuse.

The drama "Love in Nine Bays" has quite a few characters.

However, most of the supporting characters appear in connection with the main character.

Yang Shumao wasn't born yet, so leaving Old Yang at the steel rolling mill would make it easier to farm rewards later.

Once Lin Weidong had made his plans, he sent a message to Xie Changkong at the steel rolling mill.

……

In courtyard number 13, Chen Xueru and Tian Zao finished their conversation and made some plans.

"Hey Xue Ru, it's May Day in a couple of days! There will be celebrations on the streets, and our school is organizing some people, so it's going to be really crowded. You can keep an eye out for the street from the second floor of the silk shop, and I'll come join you after I finish my activities..."

"What are you two whispering about?"

"Hey! Why do you walk so quietly, honey?"

Chen Xueru was listening intently to Tian Zao's instructions when she was suddenly startled and turned around to pat her chest.

Lin Weidong also patted her.

"Nothing, nothing! Let's just chat!" Tian Zao waved her hand repeatedly and kept giving Chen Xueru meaningful glances, worried that she might not be firm enough to reveal their plan.

Remembering Bai Ling's instructions, Chen Xueru "reluctantly" pushed Lin Weidong's large hand away, her face serious.

"We, the heads of the household, are talking about things that are best left unsaid, like a young lady's private conversation. It's not appropriate for you to listen."

"As if nobody cares to hear this. Just don't come to me for anything."

Lin Weidong pursed his lips, looking bored.

But in fact, he has already opened the eye of truth.

After this observation and speculation, Lin Weidong quietly kept quiet and did not respond.

I never expected my little wife to be so sensible.

Overjoyed, Lin Weidong decided to reward him.

The next day.

Bai Ling was the first to get up. She rubbed her eyelids and was surprised to find a figure still swaying on the kang (a heated brick bed).

"My goodness...you guys have so much energy..."

……

The main gate of the steel rolling mill.

Early in the morning, encouraged by his neighbors, Lao Yang came here.

The flow of people entering the steel rolling mill split into two streams.

The large group was dressed uniformly in work clothes, walking and chatting in a loose formation. When they looked at the smaller group next to them, they pointed and gestured as if they were superior to others.

In fact, as formal workers in the steel rolling mill, they certainly had the right to face a group of prospective new employees waiting for their assessments before being hired.

Old Yang walked into the steel rolling mill in a small, orderly line, not daring to look around.