Siheyuan: Start with a Truck Driver

Chapter 1143 Yan Jiecheng's blind date

"Damn you, I actually let you escape this time!"

Xu Damao was so angry that he was fuming, but he felt ashamed in the laughter of the crowd. He could only glare at Sha Zhu and Liu Haizhong fiercely, then turned around and walked home angrily. His footsteps were hurried and heavy, as if he wanted to trample a hole in the ground to vent his anger.

After returning home, Xu Damao sat down on a chair, panting heavily. Qin Jingru looked at him cautiously, not daring to say much. Xu Damao looked at the food on the table, but he had no appetite. But when he thought about going to work, he reluctantly ate a few bites and got up to go out.

As soon as he walked into the yard, Yan Jiecheng rushed out of the house and approached Xu Damao with a big smile on his face: "Brother Damao, how is it? Is the information I gave you correct? I have been keeping an eye on them."

Xu Damao glanced at him unhappily and said, "Humph, what's the use of your information? I stayed up all night and didn't see a single hair."

Upon hearing this, the smile on Yan Jiecheng's face froze a little, but he still said with determination: "Brother Damao, you can't blame me. I really saw them sneaking around. Besides, if they were not caught this time, there will be another chance next time. You see, my information is also valuable. The benefit you promised me before..."

Xu Damao interrupted him impatiently: "Benefits? You still have the nerve to ask for benefits? Look at what I went through last night. I didn't catch the man, and I was laughed at by those two guys, Sha Zhu and Liu Haizhong. Your information is worthless. Don't come to me for benefits again."

Yan Jiecheng got anxious when he heard this and quickly grabbed Xu Damao's arm: "Brother Damao, this won't do. I'm just trying to help you out of kindness, you can't go back on your word."

Xu Damao shook off Yan Jiecheng's hand and said, "Stop talking nonsense and get out of the way. I don't have time to waste on you." After that, he walked out of the yard without looking back, leaving Yan Jiecheng standing there with a look of annoyance and resignation on his face, muttering, "Hmph, Xu Damao, don't try to cheat me. Let's see what happens."

The third uncle saw everything clearly in the house. He frowned and walked out of the house quickly with a dark face. Seeing Yan Jiecheng still staring at the direction where Xu Damao left in a daze, he walked up to Yan Jiecheng in two steps, raised his hand and hit him on the back of the head.

"You little bastard, what did I teach you? I told you not to meddle in other people's business, but you didn't listen and went to Xu Damao to ask for favors. Do you have any shame?" The third uncle was so angry that he blew his beard and glared, his voice trembling with anger.

Yan Jiecheng was a little dazed by the sudden blow. He covered the back of his head and looked at the third uncle aggrievedly: "Dad, I'm doing this for the good of our family. If we can find something to hold against Sha Zhu and Liu Haizhong, we can be more powerful in the courtyard. And Xu Damao promised to give me some benefits before."

"Powerful? That's all you think of!" The third uncle poked Yan Jiecheng's forehead fiercely again, "Don't you think about it, is this something you can get involved in? Who is Xu Damao? If he really got some benefits, would he share them with you? Now, you didn't get any benefits, and you even offended people. Are you stupid?"

Yan Jiecheng lowered his head, not daring to say anything, but still felt a little unconvinced. The third uncle saw what he was thinking, sighed, and softened his tone a little: "Jiecheng, we have to be down-to-earth and don't always think of taking shortcuts. This kind of intrigue can get you involved if you're not careful. You're about to meet your date, and if something goes wrong because of this, you'll be single forever."

When Yan Jiecheng heard about his girlfriend, his heart skipped a beat. He looked up with a worried look on his face: "Dad, what should we do now?"

The third uncle glared at him and said, "What else can you do? Stay away from Xu Damao in the future, and don't provoke Sha Zhu and Liu Haizhong again. This incident is a lesson for you, remember it well."

Yan Jiecheng agreed with the Third Uncle, but he still felt resentful in his heart, secretly complaining about the Third Uncle's cowardice. However, when he thought about the person he was about to meet, he did not dare to disobey his father's wishes, so he could only suppress his dissatisfaction for the time being.

Back in the house, Yan Jiecheng opened the closet, searched for a long time, and picked out a piece of clothing that he thought was the most decent to change into. He adjusted his collar in front of the mirror and smoothed his hair with his hands, trying to make himself look more energetic.

The third uncle watched from the side and couldn't help nagging: "You kid, be smart today and don't be so careless. If you mess up this marriage, I will punish you."

Yan Jiecheng replied impatiently: "I know, Dad, you've said it several times."

Then, the father and son went out and walked towards the next door. Along the way, the third uncle kept reminding Yan Jiecheng of various precautions. Yan Jiecheng responded intermittently, but his mind had already drifted to the girl he was about to meet. He was wondering what kind of person this girl would be, beautiful and gentle, or bold and straightforward?
Soon, they arrived at the matchmaker Aunt Wang's house. Aunt Wang's yard was not big, but it was very tidy. There were several pots of colorful flowers in the yard, adding a bit of vitality to the yard. Before entering the house, they heard Aunt Wang's hearty laughter coming from the house. The third uncle brought Yan Jiecheng into the house, and Aunt Wang greeted them warmly: "Oh, you two are here, come and sit down."

After a while, the door of the courtyard was gently pushed open, and a young girl walked in accompanied by an older woman. The young girl was Chen Guifang, who was like a blooming flower, delicate and charming. She had fair skin, a pair of big eyes like bright stars, flashing with smart light, and a cherry mouth under her high nose bridge, slightly pursed with a hint of shyness. Her long black hair was braided into two thick braids, hanging in front of her chest, adding a bit of simple beauty.

Matchmaker Aunt Wang stood up with a smile on her face, took Yan Jiecheng's arm and said, "Jiecheng, this is the girl I told you about, Chen Guifang. She is a great girl, beautiful and kind-hearted." Then she pointed to the older woman next to her and said, "This is her cousin Chen Meihua, who came with Guifang."

When Yan Jiecheng saw Chen Guifang, his eyes widened and his face instantly turned red to his neck. He was so nervous that he couldn't speak clearly: "Hello... Hello." Chen Guifang nodded slightly and said softly, "Hello." Her voice was like a clear spring in the mountains, crisp and pleasant.

At this time, the third uncle frowned. He pulled the matchmaker aside and asked in a low voice, "Aunt Wang, what's going on? Didn't I ask you to introduce a city girl to Jie Cheng? Why did you get a girl from the commune? This is different from what we agreed on before."

Aunt Wang showed an awkward smile on her face, rubbing her hands and explaining: "Third Uncle, listen to me. Although this girl is from the commune, she has good conditions in all aspects. Besides, it is not so easy to find a girl in the city now. Chen Guifang's family is also well-known in the commune, so this marriage is really a good deal." Third Uncle frowned even more, and he said with some dissatisfaction: "Aunt Wang, this won't work. Our family is a city dweller. How can we live with a girl from the commune? The living habits are different."

Aunt Wang quickly advised, "Uncle, don't be so rigid. This girl is capable. Are you afraid that she won't be able to adapt to the city? Besides, if the two of them like each other, these won't be a problem. Just let the children talk first."

The third uncle was still unwilling, because these days the child’s household registration follows the mother’s. If Yan Jiecheng had children in the future, the children would definitely have rural household registration.

Seeing that the Third Master was still mumbling, the matchmaker frowned and said impatiently, "Third Master, please stop talking nonsense. I'll tell you the truth. Now all the girls in the city have heard about what Yan Jiecheng did in the courtyard. His reputation is really bad."

The third uncle's face turned red and white, and he was angry and anxious.

Seeing that Third Uncle was silent, the matchmaker softened her tone a little: "Third Uncle, I am doing this for your own good. Although Chen Guifang is from the commune, she is a really nice person. And if Xie Cheng can get married to her, maybe his reputation can be improved. Please think about it carefully."

The third uncle sighed helplessly, looked at Yan Jiecheng who was standing a little uneasy, and then looked at the beautiful Chen Guifang, knowing that there was really no better choice now. He could only nod silently and accept this reality.

Chen Guifang was originally talking to Yan Jiecheng with a hint of shyness and expectation, and a polite smile on her face. But when the topic turned to work, Yan Jiecheng stammered that he was currently unemployed, and Chen Guifang's smile instantly froze on her face.

She opened her eyes wide, full of surprise and disappointment, and her lively eyes became dull. She never thought that Yan Jiecheng, who looked so handsome, was actually an unemployed vagrant. Her lips trembled slightly, and a feeling of anger at being deceived surged in her heart.

Chen Guifang turned her head abruptly and looked at her cousin Chen Ermei, her eyes burning with anger: "Cousin, what's going on? Didn't you say that the person you introduced to me was someone with a decent job? Look at him, he doesn't even have a job. Aren't you trying to trick me?"

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Chen Ermei also looked embarrassed and flustered. She quickly explained, "Guifang, this... I'm not too sure about this. The matchmaker told me so. How could I have known it would be like this?"

Chen Guifang stomped her feet in anger: "Don't you know? You just brought me here like this? I thought I could find a reliable partner, but now you've wasted my time." Her voice was a little sharp because of anger, and it was particularly harsh in the courtyard. The air around them seemed to become tense because of her anger.

Chen Ermei hurriedly grabbed Chen Guifang and advised softly, "Guifang, don't be anxious, let's get things straight first." As she said that, she walked towards the matchmaker with a questioning look on her face.

When the matchmaker saw Chen Ermei coming over, she understood her intention and showed a helpless smile on her face. She said slowly: "Chen Ermei, you are also an experienced person, and you know the situation these days. It is really harder than climbing to heaven for a country girl to marry in the city. Look at the young men in the city, they are so picky, how many of them are willing to marry a country girl?"

Chen Ermei frowned: "But you can't introduce Guifang to someone without a job. How will she live in the future?"

The matchmaker waved her hands and said, "You can't say that. Although Yan Jiecheng doesn't have a job now, his father, the third uncle, is an old teacher. He is a well-known figure in this courtyard and in this area. Isn't it a matter of time for him to find a job in the future? Besides, the Yan family is well-off in this area. If Guifang marries into this family, she won't have to suffer."

Chen Ermei listened to the matchmaker's words and nodded slightly, as if she felt that there was some truth in it. She looked back at Chen Guifang with a hint of hesitation in her eyes. Chen Guifang still looked unhappy, and she muttered: "So what if he is an old teacher? He can't arrange a job for Yan Jiecheng. Without a job, everything is in vain."

Seeing this, the matchmaker walked over with a smile, took Chen Guifang's hand and said, "Girl, don't underestimate this. The Third Uncle has been in the city for so many years, and he has a wide network of contacts. It's only a matter of time for Yan Jiecheng to find a job. Besides, look at this young man, he looks energetic and smart. As long as he has a job, doesn't he have a bright future? You should think about it again."

Chen Guifang snorted and said nothing, but her expression eased a little. It was obvious that she had taken the matchmaker's words to heart and began to waver. She secretly glanced at Yan Jiecheng.
Yan Jiecheng noticed Chen Guifang's dissatisfaction with him and felt a little anxious. He cleared his throat, a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes, and began to talk big.

"Miss Chen, don't underestimate me. I, Yan Jiecheng, have many connections in this city." Yan Jiecheng deliberately puffed out his chest, his eyes revealing a mysterious confidence, "I know a lot of big shots. Any one of them can stir up a storm in this city."

Chen Guifang frowned slightly, with a hint of doubt in her eyes, but she still didn't say anything, just listened quietly.

Seeing this, Yan Jiecheng became even more excited: "For example, the boss Li I know is a well-known entrepreneur in the city, with countless businesses under his control. I am very familiar with him and we often drink tea and chat together. And Director Zhang is a well-known figure in the government department. He thinks highly of me and said that he would take me with him to do something big if there is a chance."

As he spoke, Yan Jiecheng pretended to be modest and waved his hand: "I didn't want to show off this so early, but today I see that you misunderstood me, so I have to say it. Don't worry, if you follow me, it will be easy to make money in the future. When I make use of these connections, let alone work, we can be our own bosses and make a lot of money."

Chen Guifang looked at Yan Jiecheng's beaming face and hesitated. She didn't know whether what Yan Jiecheng said was true or not, but the bright future he described still made her feel a little excited. She looked at her aunt, who was also looking at Yan Jiecheng with a puzzled look on her face, obviously not too sure whether what he said was true or not.