Courtyard House: My System - Artificial Human

Half an hour later, the couple embraced each other with expressions of contentment.

Fang Qin turned the small medicine bottle over and over, looking at it no matter how hard she tried. She even wanted to pour it out and count the contents, but she was afraid of ruining the medicine's effectiveness, so she held it like a precious treasure.

Lin Weiguo felt a slight warmth emanating from his body, which was amazing and made his heart flutter again.

"Honey, give me another one!"

"No way! Who takes medicine like food? What if it makes them sick? We'll talk about it tomorrow... the day after tomorrow!"

"Oh, it's nothing! I'm perfectly healthy!"

"That……"

……

Inside the courtyard house at No. 95 Nanluoguxiang.

Lin Weidong returned with his True Sight activated, but gained nothing. Just after getting past Yan Bugui blocking the door, he was blocked by Liu Haizhong at the entrance of the courtyard. His already annoyed mood grew even more impatient.

"Master Liu, just tell me what's wrong so late at night!"

"Hi! So that's how it is! But... how about we come over to my place for a drink? We can talk while we drink?"

After waiting for two days, Lin Weidong finally appeared. Liu Haizhong could hear the impatience in Lin Weidong's tone, but he felt that it was hard to say what would happen in the hospital!

Since it concerns his advancement to an official position, shouldn't we be more serious about it?

Besides, how much alcohol can Lin Weidong, who is so young, possibly handle? Once he's drunk, he'll just say whatever you want to ask.

"Master Liu, I think you're still not in a hurry. How about this, think it over before you talk. I'll go home first."

Liu Haizhong hesitated, and the word "jealousy" was displayed on the entry. Lin Weidong was too lazy to pay attention to him; there was a little beauty waiting for him at home!

"No, no, no! Xiaolin, wait a minute!" Upon hearing this, Liu Haizhong displayed a speed that was completely out of proportion to his body, blocking the doorway.

"I wanted to ask, Kobayashi, how did you capture the enemy spy? Do you have any tips or tricks you could teach me?"

"You want to capture enemy agents?" Lin Weidong chuckled, immediately understanding what he wanted to do.

Is this how someone driven by a thirst for power becomes so desperate? They're practically running for their lives!

"Master Liu, in principle I shouldn't support your going. After all, enemy agents are ruthless and their methods are endless and unscrupulous. It's very dangerous. But considering your sincere patriotism..."

"Wait, wait, Xiaolin, what what what 'extreme'? Say it again, I don't remember." Liu Haizhong interrupted, scratching his head.

Lin Weidong felt it was like talking to a brick wall, a waste of his emotions, so he simply spoke frankly.

"Forget it, you don't need to remember this. I'll just tell you directly. If you really want to catch them, just keep an eye out for anyone who asks you about every little detail about the residents in our compound, their workplaces, what they do every day, etc. That person is either up to no good or a spy. Just write them down and report them to the police."

"Oh!" Liu Haizhong thought about it carefully and felt something was wrong. Wasn't this the same as what the police said? But how could he advance his career if the enemy agents had all been arrested by the police?

Lin Weidong isn't telling the truth! Is he afraid that I'll overshadow him if I go up?

Lin Weidong could roughly guess what Liu Hai was thinking from the status bar, and he was speechless!

Damn it! You can't reason with this damned devil. Just let him be.

"Master Liu, is that all? I'm going home."

Although Liu Haizhong was dissatisfied, he forced a smile and made way for him.

He roughly understood what was going on; the timing wasn't right! That's why Lin Weidong wasn't telling him the truth.

Tomorrow night, he'll prepare a feast and get Lin Weidong drunk so he'll obediently teach him!

As Lin Weidong pushed his bicycle into the courtyard, Jin Lu's wife, Hao Pingchuan, and Bai Ling came out together.

Following the neighbor's tone, Jin Lu's wife offered to help with the introductions.

Lin Weidong then invited the two into the main room, boiled water, and poured tea.

He interrupted to explain that he was unaware the two would arrive in the evening, and that their meal had delayed them. He then asked if they had eaten dinner.

The two seemed to be in charge of talking to Bai Ling, while Lin Weidong was the one engaging in conversation.

She sat upright and said frankly that there was no need to be polite, as they had already eaten before coming.

Hao Pingchuan was a man of few words, but he was warm and helpful. He helped Lin Weidong carry the charcoal bucket, add fuel to the fire, and pour water, all with quick and efficient movements.

After serving hot tea, the three discussed the details of the trapping plan again, but when the discussion ended and it was time to rest, the situation inevitably became awkward.

As instructed by the bureau leaders, Lin Weidong's compound had three rooms, two of which were empty. That's why Bai Ling, who was good at interrogation, was sent to the front line to analyze the situation nearby.

Unexpectedly, just two or three days later, an extra household moved into the courtyard, leaving only one room.

Although revolutionary fighters are not particular about details, they still cannot be without the need for gender segregation.

But right now, neither Bai Ling nor Hao Pingchuan can be separated. One carries the radio and is responsible for interrogation and communication, while the other is responsible for protection.

Having no other choice, Bai Ling subtly gave Hao Pingchuan a meaningful look.

There is only one solution now: to have Hao Pingchuan and Lin Weidong share a room.

Having worked together for a long time, Hao Pingchuan naturally understood.

But Lin Weidong didn't give him a chance to speak, nor did he bring it up himself. He kept using excuses to dodge questions and ask all sorts of things.

He wouldn't allow anyone to share a room with him, not even Hao Pingchuan, let alone Bai Ling right now.

Of course, he also has a solution.

Not long after, Jin Lu, dressed in uniform, rushed back.

After a brief conversation, Lin Weidong brought up the issue of accommodation.

"Let's get some rest early tonight. Tomorrow I'll wander around outside the city to see if anyone takes the bait. If Officer Hao doesn't mind, he can sleep in the same room as me."

Hao Pingchuan was about to agree when Jin Lu beat him to it.

"No, no, it's my fault. But I have a solution: let my wife share a room with Comrade Bai Ling, and Comrade Hao Pingchuan stay at my place. Hehe! It'll be a good opportunity for me to learn from Brother Hao!"

Hao Pingchuan thought the method was reliable. Although Jin Lu was just a trainee field clerk, he was still in the same system as him and had common topics.

Bai Ling was also somewhat tempted when she recalled the pleasant conversation she had with Jin Lu's wife that evening.

The matter was resolved smoothly, and Jin Lu left with Hao Pingchuan, looking excited. Lin Weidong followed behind, looking regretful and cursing Jin Lu.

"Liu Zi! You're trying to steal my thunder, aren't you? Don't I have to get along well with the police officers?"

"Hey, you two aren't even in the same unit. Maybe I'll get a permanent position and work under Brother Hao, so don't try to steal it!"

Jin Lu turned around to defend himself, his words leaving a deeper impression. Hao Pingchuan also helped to persuade Lin Weidong, telling him not to be so polite.

"You just wait, I'll tell your master!" Lin Weidong played along, and after scolding him, he turned around and explained to Bai Ling, who was standing to the side with a curious expression.

This also serves to deepen the impression that Chen Liang and Jin Lu leave on their colleagues at the Municipal Bureau.

When it comes time to reward those who have made contributions after this incident, Hao Pingchuan and Bai Ling's opinions may not be of much importance, but at least their names will be mentioned, so that Chen Liang and the other person will leave an impression on the leaders.

……

At night, in the courtyard, every household holds a candle and talks late into the night.

They talked about buying meat and wine, buying cloth to sew clothes, adding firewood and coal... all of which were important matters to their respective families.

The Xu family, backed by the Lou family, lived a relatively affluent life compared to other residents in the courtyard.

After the couple finished calculating their recent expenses, Xu Fugui tapped his pipe on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed) and was about to urge them to go to sleep.

There was a knock on the door, and a voice came from outside.