Courtyard House: My System - Artificial Human

Just as Jia Zhangshi was feeling fortunate, she heard the news of the Yi family's fortune, and her anger surged.

What does Yi Zhonghai mean? He caused himself and his son to be sent to labor camps, while he's living a good life? He's getting gold bars and is planning to have a son. Is there no law anymore?

During the days she spent shoveling snow and cleaning for the labor team, Jia Zhangshi often complained to people about why she had been brought in.

She originally came to complain and express her innocence, but everyone who listened said that it was Yi Zhonghai who interfered recklessly, which angered Lin Weidong and the police, leading to severe punishment for her and her son.

After hearing it so many times, Jia Zhangshi also came to believe that it made sense, and her hatred for Yi Zhonghai grew, even more so than her hatred for Lin Weidong.

Hearing her heavy breathing, Jin Lu knew that he had completed his task, and that Madam Jia was furious.

The two entered the courtyard house one after the other.

At this moment, the aroma of food and wine from the Yi family's banquet in the central courtyard was almost wafting into the front yard.

Jia Zhangshi sniffed and gritted her teeth in hatred. Her son, Jia Dongxu, was still in a labor camp, while you were eating, drinking, and living a good life!

You want to attend a banquet? I'll make you regret this!

She chatted with Jin Lu all the way, and Jin Lu even responded with deep emotion to the pitiful life of the Jia family, and expressed his disdain for Yi Zhonghai and others from her perspective.

At this moment, Jia Zhangshi felt that she had someone backing her up, and that the person was from the institute, so she wasn't afraid of causing any trouble.

The Yi family was bustling with activity, clinking glasses and exchanging toasts.

Yi Zhonghai was willing to spend money; the table had ten dishes, half of which were meat dishes.

Braised pork belly, shredded pork with eggs and mushrooms, braised carp, stewed chicken with mushrooms, pork and vermicelli stew, and a meatball and cabbage soup.

The vegetarian dishes were also quite good: salt-baked peanuts, stir-fried shredded potatoes, a mixed salad of pickled cabbage and radish strips, cold cabbage salad, and steamed bread slices that had been pan-fried in oil and sprinkled with salt.

With ten dishes neatly arranged and He Daqing's culinary skills, this is a feast that even ordinary families can't put together for the New Year.

Not to mention the bulk Erguotou that could be drunk almost freely, and for a while, Yi Zhonghai's words lingered at the table.

Yi Zhonghai, full of vigor and with half his face flushed, uttered platitudes about how the old and young men should get along well in the future, while enjoying his wine.

After offering a toast to this person, another person offered a toast.

In the end, only Lin Weidong remained silent.

Yi Zhonghai was getting a little cocky at this point. He sat upright in his chair and raised his glass to Lin Weidong.

"Hey Xiao Lin! We had quite a misunderstanding before, but everyone in the Yi Zhonghai compound knows that what you said went too far. Of course, since you're new here, it's understandable. Let's have a drink and get along well from now on; we're all in the same compound!"

"He who eats another's food is bound to him; he who takes another's money is bound to him." Someone at the table spoke in Yi Zhonghai's favor.

"Yes, Xiao Lin, Master Yi is a nice guy!"

"Yes, yes, Xiao Lin, you can offer the elder a drink, and let bygones be bygones!"

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Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Lin Weidong did not put on airs; he simply picked up his wine glass and stood up.

Yi Zhonghai is shameless, but this guy is even more shameless. He came over to sit and join in the fun, so why would he leave any room for gossip?

His methods are yet to come!

"Come, come, Master Yi, let me toast you! I've truly broadened my horizons today. These dishes are amazing! I've never had such a delicious feast in my entire life! I really misunderstood you before, Master Yi. You're such a kind person! You just received three gold bars and you're already treating everyone in the courtyard to a feast. These two tables must cost at least ten or twenty yuan! You've gone to such lengths!"

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere at the table quieted down considerably. Everyone moved slowly, either drinking or picking up food, and seemed to have lost their appetite.

Actually, everyone knew more or less why Yi Zhonghai was hosting the dinner, but with the food and drinks in front of them, they didn't want to think about those unpleasant things. But now Lin Weidong had brought it up.

They all felt bad.

Even during the Lunar New Year, there isn't such a lavish banquet. You might only encounter this a few times in your life. Yi Zhonghai just set up two tables as he pleased. He's truly generous and incredibly wealthy!

"Hey, hey, hey! Xiao Lin, you've misunderstood again. That gold bar belongs to the deaf old lady, how could it be mine? Everyone saw it. The deaf old lady asked me to keep it safe for her, and I already deposited it in the bank for her! Don't believe me? I'll call the old lady over so everyone can be witnesses."

Yi Zhonghai's face turned ashen, and he forced himself to explain.

While enjoying the Yi family's feast, no one dared to embarrass him at this crucial moment; they all laughed it off and kept saying it wasn't necessary.

But in his heart, he scoffed, "You talk a good game, but it's not really yours. If you actually give it back to the old lady, you won't be happy."

"It's my fault, it's my fault! I'm young and can't keep things to myself, and I misunderstood Master Yi again. Let's not talk about this, Master Yi, I'll drink this, you can do as you please!"

Lin Weidong stopped short of making a move, clinked his small glasses of wine together, and drank it all in one gulp.

Then, without changing his expression, he opened a pack of Double Happiness cigarettes and distributed them to everyone.

This scene shocked everyone. How could someone drink so much and still be fine?

Those who had spoken up to put pressure on Yi Zhonghai earlier were now more alert. Clutching the Double Happiness cigarettes that were impossible to buy, they looked embarrassed. These cigarettes were reserved for cadres; they had really gotten carried away.

Lin Weidong made his presence known once and then returned to his seat with a cigarette in his mouth.

His gaze lingered for a few moments on the negative favorability rating displayed above Yi Zhonghai's head, and he sneered inwardly.

You think you can salvage your reputation with just one drink? And you're even thinking of getting revenge on me?

Can't you see the negative number status box clearly displayed above Liu Erquan's head?

A ghost has entered the courtyard, don't you know?

How dare you bring enemy agents into the courtyard! You must have a death wish!

Jia Zhangshi returned home amidst the astonished gazes of several women.

She pulled out an even more tattered and old cotton coat, changed out of the one she was wearing that smelled strongly of, and then, without washing her face, carried a large bowl and walked towards the house across the street.

As soon as she lifted the curtain, the lively scene inside made her eyes well up with tears.

However, this scene, paired with her tattered cotton-padded coat and dry, messy hair, was surprisingly harmonious.

Of course, it's a pitiful harmony.

"Oh dear! Gentlemen, are you all enjoying your drinks? Excuse me, excuse me. Hey, Uncle Yi, I just got back, and the house is freezing cold. Could you let me have a bite to warm up? Sigh! Poor Dongxu hasn't been released yet. I don't know how I'm going to survive all by myself!"

"How did life come to this? Old Jia passed away early, and my daughter and I have been struggling to make ends meet. Now we've been arrested again. What are we going to do? Sigh, Uncle Yi, if you hadn't said anything that day... would we have been released after just two days? Would we not be being targeted like this? Sigh!"

As Jia Zhangshi spoke, she put on a pitiful act, and with her red eyes and resentful voice, it was truly unpleasant to watch.

The room fell completely silent; everyone felt it was an ominous sign.

What kind of situation is it where a man is drinking and a woman is causing trouble? And there are people blocking the doorway, calling them Jia Dongxu and Lao Jia, what are they trying to do?

Jia Zhangshi was secretly pleased with herself, but when her gaze swept over the crowd and she saw Lin Weidong, she was startled and quickly restrained herself.

Yi Zhonghai, that idiot!

Why would you invite Lin Weidong for drinks after he's already pointed his finger at you and yelled at you? That's just ridiculous!