Courtyard House: My System - Artificial Human

Yi Zhonghai never even considered that Liu Erquan was an enemy agent.

Only those who have wronged you know how wronged you are. That was the mindset he had when he reported Liu Erquan, so his worries were greatly relieved when he learned that Liu Erquan had been arrested for fighting.

At this moment, he had figured it out: Yan Bugui must have spread this news!

Of the remaining people, he was the only one present at the time. Moreover, this scoundrel had a history of gossiping, with rumors circulating that he was having an affair with Jia Zhangshi!

Last time, they even took the opportunity to extort 1.5 yuan from him!

You stingy old man Yan, you keep going against me time and time again!

With both old and new grudges combined, Yi Zhonghai was furious and thought to himself that he would not let Yan Laokou off easily this time!

As Yi Zhonghai was pondering how to deal with Yan Bugui, he was careless and bumped into a young woman at the alley entrance, knocking her to the ground.

The little girl groaned in pain after falling to the ground, and her words revealed the consequences that horrified Yi Zhonghai.

"Oh dear... my child..."

……

Inside the private enterprise department office, Lin Weidong smiled silently upon receiving the message.

You're living a pretty comfortable life, but what will you and that deaf old man do when you're broke?

This time, he used several clones, and even had a female obstetrician from the hospital assist him. She was the obstetrician he was preparing for Tian Zao and the others in the future.

He didn't follow up, since he had clones to cooperate with the action.

I've been really busy with work lately.

The first Spring Festival after the founding of the People's Republic of China is approaching, and celebratory slogans are being written on the streets.

The country, still bearing the lingering effects of war, also experienced unprecedented vitality due to the establishment of the new regime.

The atmosphere in society has been completely renewed, with anticipation for a new life and joy at turning things around everywhere, and the enthusiasm for celebrations among the people is in full swing.

During this period of rebuilding, the government had many considerations, one of which was guiding the public's celebrations.

Under the core theme of celebrating the people's right to be masters of their own country, supporting the military and giving preferential treatment to families of servicemen is definitely among the top priorities.

In recent days, governments and various departments at all levels have been actively carrying out activities to comfort and support military families.

Lin Weidong's unit already had certain military-industrial attributes, so naturally he was extremely busy.

After completing their regular duties, they also had to represent their units and cooperate with the military control commission, government departments, police stations, and street offices to go door-to-door to deliver "Honorary Plaques for Supporting the Military and Giving Preferential Treatment to Families of Martyrs" and other gifts to military families and families of martyrs.

……

In the afternoon, Yi Zhonghai returned looking dejected.

He ignored Yan Bugui, who was guarding the gate, when he greeted him, and had no desire to retaliate.

At that moment, his mind was still filled with memories of what happened at the hospital.

The young man he knocked down was a very kind person. He didn't blame him too much and, upon realizing the pain, simply asked him to call a cart to take him to a nearby hospital.

Having to pay a few dollars for check-ups and medical expenses is considered bad luck.

What truly made Yi Zhonghai hesitate was the words of the gynecologist and the address of the old Chinese medicine doctor that he had obtained by shamelessly begging a female comrade.

While at the hospital, the obstetrician-gynecologist accused him of being reckless and harming people.

They said that the woman had just found out she was pregnant a few days ago, which is a dangerous time for her.

During the question-and-answer session between the two, Yi Zhonghai overheard some secrets: the girl's situation was similar to his own.

He had been seeking medical treatment for many years.

Ever since he was tricked by Liu Erquan last time, he has become extremely sensitive and cautious about seeking medicine.

But this time the situation was different. The little girl never revealed her condition from beginning to end; it was only during the doctor's examination that she was brought up.

When he got home, Yi Zhonghai took his hand out of his pocket and opened it, only to find that the note was soaked with sweat.

Yi Zhonghai, no longer able to harbor any doubts, hurriedly copied the document again under Gao Cuilan's watchful gaze.

Looking at the brand-new note, he told Gao Cuilan the whole story.

"Tell me, is this really plausible? I'm thinking, a doctor from a reputable hospital wouldn't set up a scam to cheat us, would he? The key question is, what would he be after? We don't have anything to be fooled, right?"

These words seemed to be meant to comfort Gao Cuilan, but they were also Yi Zhonghai's way of convincing himself.

Gao Cuilan didn't notice anything amiss and nodded in agreement.

Her emotions weren't actually that volatile. Over the years, she had taken countless medications, experiencing hope and disappointment time and time again, and she no longer had the same obsession as Yi Zhonghai.

What remains is nothing more than the guilt of not being able to have children and the responsibility of being a wife.

Seeing this, Yi Zhonghai took the only money he had left at home and went out with Gao Cuilan to the address on the note.

Since the school holidays started, Yan Bugui has had more free time in the courtyard, and before the New Year, everyone in the courtyard has to buy some New Year's goods.

He's had quite a haul these past few days, sometimes it's a cigarette, sometimes a handful of peanuts...

Even the smallest mosquito is still meat, so he doesn't care how many there are, as long as there are some.

Seeing Yi Zhonghai return with a joyful expression, Yan Bugui immediately went to greet him.

"Hey Lao Yi! Got two happy events today? Shouldn't you offer me a celebratory cigarette?"

Yan Bugui was quite surprised. The gossip in the courtyard was almost escalating to the point that Yi Zhonghai had his eye on someone else's child, but Yi Zhonghai seemed quite happy about it.

Upon hearing Yan Bugui's shameless remarks, Yi Zhonghai felt both helpless and disgusted.

Thinking back to the consultation earlier, he couldn't help but scoff.

"Hehe... Of course I have good news, and great news at that! Old Yan! Your plans are about to fall through!"

After Yi Zhonghai finished speaking, he took Gao Cuilan home, leaving Yan Bugui completely dumbfounded.

Thinking to myself, "Damn it, if they don't want to give it, they don't want to give it! Why are they talking to me like that? What do you mean my plans are going to fall through?"

"That old Yi... he turns his back on everyone now that he has money? What a jerk!"

He muttered to himself, planning to find another opportunity to spread the news that Yi Zhonghai had acquired three new gold bars as revenge.

It was nearing evening.

Inside the courtyard, the Jia, Yan, and Liu families were all paying close attention to Yi Zhonghai's unusual behavior today.

Yi Zhonghai and his companion returned with mixed feelings of joy and worry.

The recipe certainly exists, but it's extremely precious!

He was short of money! So during dinner time, he went to the backyard to ask the deaf old lady for money.

"Grandma, we've been through thick and thin together. If I have a son, wouldn't he be your grandson? And when he grows up, won't he have to take care of you? In the end, it was you who gave him the opportunity to come into this world!"

The deaf old lady didn't speak; she just kept closing her eyes to rest and pretended to be deaf and mute.

She thought to herself, "You're just saying nice things. If you really had a son, would you care whether this old lady lives or dies?"

Don't you know what kind of relationship we have? And you're offering me filial piety? Ha...

But why would Yi Zhonghai give up? Besides, the deaf old lady is now his only way to make money!

You're paying me today, whether you like it or not!

They immediately began to half-persuade and half-threaten.

……

Lin Weidong walks his dog in the yard after getting off work.

He wanted to take this opportunity to check Yi Zhonghai's emotional state so he could adjust his plans, but to his surprise, Jia Zhangshi had gotten involved.

Jia Zhangshi's seemingly ruthless scheme exposed Yi Zhonghai's plans. More importantly, she was able to see through Yi Zhonghai's thoughts.

Everyone in this courtyard is incredibly talented! I underestimated Jia Zhangshi before.

Even without him, Yi Zhonghai is still not having a good time.

Based on the widely circulated news about the apprenticeship scandal in the courtyard today, Lin Weidong checked everyone's condition one by one, and after asking Jin Lu's wife for details, he was full of praise.

When Jia Dongxu returned from the steel rolling mill, he heard the news that was spreading like wildfire in the courtyard. He was immediately filled with doubt and quickly asked his mother for her opinion.

I was completely stunned when I asked.

"You sent it!?"