Courtyard House: My System - Artificial Human

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Lin Weidong was on duty at his workplace when he heard the lively news relayed by Jin Lu's wife, and he was secretly delighted.

This old deaf man still needs Yi Zhonghai to cure him! Wouldn't that completely tie him down?

He shared the same thought as Yi Zhonghai: the old deaf man had no choice but to pay the money.

Yi Zhonghai is so filial to her! He's been through thick and thin with her, treating her like a mother even better than his own. What's wrong with asking for a little money?

Lin Weidong actually had more complaints about the old deaf man than Yi Zhonghai, and he supported Yi Zhonghai's decision to drain the old deaf man's family fortune.

The key point is that if the old deaf man doesn't support Yi Zhonghai, how can Yi Zhonghai understand the frustration of having his hopes shattered again?

Lin Weidong immediately arranged for someone to guide the gossip in the courtyard.

During the Spring Festival, there are already many people visiting each other's homes to exchange New Year's greetings, so having a few more strangers in and out of the courtyard is not a big deal.

Gradually, Yi Zhonghai found a cure for the illness, and news of his impending pregnancy spread.

Another theory suggests that Yi Zhonghai, influenced by this, wanted to do good deeds for his future children, so he took the initiative to take care of the deaf old lady and set a good example for his children. These words of praise were also talked about by the people in the courtyard.

The atmosphere in the courtyard suddenly shifted in his favor, which made Yi Zhonghai slightly puzzled, but more excited.

Unaware that someone was instigating him, he thought his plan had succeeded and immediately became even more attentive to the deaf old lady, demanding money from her under the guise of gratitude.

Of course, Lin Weidong also did not forget to facilitate the master-disciple relationship between Liu Haizhong and Jia Dongxu.

Lin Weidong wasn't on duty on the second day of the Lunar New Year, so he slept until noon to make up for the holiday schedule.

Taking advantage of the festive atmosphere, he smoked and chatted with his neighbors in the courtyard.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, it is customary for women to visit their parents' home. Most of the women in the courtyard went out today.

At the Jia family home, Jia Dongxu had another argument with his mother.

Madam Jia Zhang planned to take advantage of today to visit her parents' home and improve relations, and asked Jia Dongxu to accompany her.

It wasn't that she was particularly close to her family; she was just too lazy to carry the grain back home by herself.

Jia Dongxu was already upset because he failed to become Liu Haizhong's apprentice on New Year's Eve. He had been preoccupied with Liu Haizhong lately and had no time to think about anything else.

Besides, he was severely criticized by his uncles last time.

Jia Dongxu thought to himself, since everyone looks down on me anyway, why bother trying to win their favor?

Once I become a full-time employee and successful, I'll have plenty of opportunities to prove them wrong.

The mother and son were arguing, and Jia Zhangshi immediately activated her summoning magic, yelling at Old Jia that her son was unfilial.

Jia Dongxu left with a sour face, feeling helpless.

Lin Weidong waited for him, and when he spoke, he used the same old phrase.

"Dongxu went out? Are you in a bad mood? I heard your factory is planning to follow the Northeast's example and implement an eight-level worker system. Things should get better and better from now on, so why do you look unhappy?"

Before Jia Dongxu could explain, Jia Zhangshi, who had stepped out a step later, quickly stepped forward.

"Hey, Brother Lin, you've got it all wrong. Dongxu is overjoyed about this; he talks about it several times a day when he gets home, isn't he, Dongxu?"

Madam Jia forced a fawning smile and tugged at Jia Dongxu's sleeve.

She was terrified that she might inadvertently displease Lin Weidong and cause him to fire her son again.

Jia Dongxu wasn't stupid, and he didn't dare to be stubborn at this moment. He quickly agreed to his mother's request, and the important thing was that he was genuinely happy about it.

"Yes, yes, my mother is right! I'm a little flushed because I'm still sleepy today, Comrade Lin, you've misunderstood!"

"Tsk! What 'Comrade Lin'? This is your Uncle Lin! Don't be so disrespectful!"

Jia Zhangshi glared at him with displeasure, then quickly smiled apologetically at Lin Weidong.

"That was indeed a misunderstanding on my part. The factory is getting better and better, and the country will get better and better too. A new year brings new beginnings, so we should be happy. By the way, Dongxu, you've only been working at the factory for less than six months, right? Are you confident about passing the certification exam? If not, you can find a mentor to teach you!"

As soon as Lin Weidong finished speaking, someone chimed in with a laugh.

"Dongxu has a master, right? Didn't they say Yi Zhonghai was planning to take him on as an apprentice?"

"Oh! How could that be true!" Madam Jia immediately became agitated and tried to distance herself from the situation, rolling her eyes at the person who had spoken.

Isn't this just trying to sow discord between Lin Weidong and the Jia family? How can this person be so wicked! A scoundrel!

However, the thought that Lin Weidong also supported Jia Dongxu in finding a master made Jia Zhangshi's mind start to wander again, and she immediately pressed for more information.

"Hey Lin, what do you think about letting Dongxu learn a trade from Master Liu Haizhong? There's hardly anyone else in the whole neighborhood who can mentor Dongxu..."

"Aunt Jia, asking me about this is useless. I remember your Dongxu and Master Liu aren't in the same workshop, are they?"

How could Lin Weidong give anyone grounds for criticism? He was speaking vaguely and unclearly.

"But this is not actually difficult. If Dongxu really succeeds in becoming an apprentice, he should be able to get through to the factory if he asks."

Upon hearing this, Jia Dongxu was overjoyed. He hadn't expected Lin Weidong to speak up for him, and he quickly took out a cigarette and offered it to him.

"Uncle Lin, please have a smoke!"

Lin Weidong took the cigarette, his gaze sweeping over the status bar above Jia Zhangshi and her son's heads.

"Dongxu, I'm happy you call me Uncle Lin, but your attempts to curry favor with me won't work. Ultimately, it depends on whether Master Liu is willing!"

"Hey! I understand, I understand!"

Jia Dongxu nodded repeatedly, then offered cigarettes to several other neighbors in front of Lin Weidong, before immediately taking his mother home to discuss the matter.

Why go back to Zhangjiazhuang when we have important business to attend to?

At this moment, he was full of confidence.

Even Lin Weidong said so, what reason do I have not to support myself? Doesn't she always say that she wants to maintain a good relationship with the Lin family?

Now you have nothing to say, right? Time to pay up?

At this moment, Jia Zhangshi was both happy and worried. Since Lin Weidong had said so, changing workshops shouldn't be difficult.

But because Liu Haizhong disagreed, the mother and daughter had already finished preparing the apprenticeship gift for New Year's Eve. Now they have to prepare another one. What a pity!

Why is it that now that Dongxu has a job, the family is even less able to save money? Jia Zhangshi couldn't understand it.

Lin Weidong didn't care about this at all. He supported Jia Dongxu and Liu Haizhong getting together, but he never thought about taking on any responsibility to help the Jia family.

What the hell are you hoping for if you're not going to pay for it yourself?

After finishing his business here, Lin Weidong went out to find Tian Zao.

I'm planning to take her out for a stroll during the holidays.

He ate his New Year's Eve dinner at the Chen family's house, giving Chen Zhongjie and his wife plenty of face.

I absolutely have to go with Tianzao today.

The two of them climbed Fragrant Hills.

In this day and age, climbing to high places to receive blessings is a custom when bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new, but it is not something that ordinary families have the time, energy, or financial resources to pursue.

There were far fewer people praying for blessings than in later generations, but I just joined in the fun.

With nothing to do in the evening, Tian Zao listened to a performance of "Heavenly Official Bestows Blessings" at Guanghe Tower, which he thoroughly enjoyed.

Lin Weidong found that he had not yet fully integrated into Beijing, or rather, his opera genes had not yet taken root. At least, the opera sounded dull and uninteresting to him.

It brought him far more joy than the lively atmosphere of the courtyard house.

After the performance, as Lin Weidong left Guanghe Tower, he turned his head and saw a familiar figure squatting on one side of the entrance of Guanghe Tower, pulling a cart.

At the same time, the system reacted.