Courtyard House: She got anxious when He Yushui wasn't licked.

Wang Lin nodded heavily and assured her, "Uncle, don't worry, I will treat Ajiao well and won't let her suffer or be wronged. I will make her the happiest woman in the world."

Zhang's mother rolled her eyes at Zhang's father, her gaze seemingly saying, "Listen to Wang Lin confessing his love to the person he likes, and then listen to your previous confessions."

Mr. Zhang blushed. He couldn't compare to Wang Lin, but he was very grateful to have such a beautiful and sensible daughter as Zhang Jiao.

"I want to be like my brother-in-law and win girls' hearts in the future."

Zhang Xiao regards Wang Lin as his idol.

Zhang's mother reached out and grabbed Zhang Xiao's ear, warning him, "If you dare to cause trouble outside, I'll make you kneel and cry every day."

Under the pressure of her mother, Zhang Xiao nodded hastily like a chick pecking at rice.

After the meal, Wang Lin would even take the initiative to wash the dishes with Zhang Jiao.

Zhang's mother was very satisfied with her son-in-law and voluntarily gave the two young people some space.

After finishing their meal, Wang Baobao and Wang Beibei went out with Zhang Min and Zhang Xiao to set off fireworks, as nighttime is a better time for this activity.

Wang Lin had loaded a lot of fireworks into the car, enough for these children to play with for a long time.

After Zhang Jiao and Wang Lin finished tidying up, Wang Lin pulled Zhang Jiao outside the yard and took out the large fireworks he had prepared beforehand and lit them.

"Whoosh!"

"boom."

Brilliant fireworks shot into the sky and bloomed high in the night sky.

This was the first time Zhang Jiao had ever seen such magnificent fireworks, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "What beautiful fireworks!"

Under the glow of the fireworks, Wang Lin couldn't resist leaning closer to Zhang Jiao's beautiful profile.

As Zhang Jiao turned around, the two kissed for the first time under the fireworks.

The neighbors in the courtyard were all drawn out by the loud explosions in the sky. They looked up at the dazzling and beautiful fireworks and smiled. As for Wang Lin and Zhang Jiao's public display of affection, no one saw it.

"A huge firework!"

The children were chasing and playing in the yard.

This is what the New Year should be like in this era.

Around 11 o'clock, the two mythical beasts got tired of playing and took a nap at Zhang Jiao's house.

Because it was getting late and Zhang Jiao's house couldn't accommodate so many people, we had to say goodbye to Zhang Jiao.

Zhang's mother, Zhang's father, Zhang Xiao, and Zhang Min, along with their family, saw Wang Lin and the two mythical beasts off from the courtyard.

At this time, most of the neighbors in the compound had gone to bed. Since it was the first day of the Lunar New Year this year, and relatives were coming to visit, they were too embarrassed to go to Zhang Jiao's house, especially since Wang Lin, their prospective son-in-law, was coming.

As they left the compound, Grandpa Liu, holding a pot of tea, looked at the jeep parked at the gate and muttered, "Whose jeep is this that's parked at the gate?"

When Wang Lin saw Grandpa Liu, he took out a handful of unopened cigarettes from his pocket and handed them to Grandpa Liu, saying, "Grandpa Liu, Happy New Year."

Grandpa Liu turned around and saw the little guy he had seen last time. He smiled and took the cigarette, but upon closer inspection, he realized it really was Hua Zi. He was so frightened that he handed it back to Wang Lin, saying, "This cigarette is too expensive. I dare not accept it. I dare not accept it."

Wang Lin pushed the gift back, saying, "How can we not accept gifts during the New Year? Uncle Liu, please accept it."

Knowing that this was Wang Lin's thoughtful gesture, Zhang's parents said to Uncle Liu, "Uncle Liu, please accept this gift from your juniors."

A pack of cigarettes with a filter tip is much more valuable than other door-to-door gifts, especially since it's unopened. Reselling it can bring in a considerable income.

Looking at the brand-new Jeep, Zhang Jiao asked, "Xiao Lin, did you drive this Jeep here?"

Wang Lin smiled and said to Zhang Jiao, "That's right, I drove this car here. How about it? Want to sit in it and experience it?"

Zhang Jiao was somewhat tempted, but it was already late, and if they delayed any longer, Wang Lin would get home even later. She shook her head and said against her will, "No, maybe next time."

Zhang Xiao popped out and, unable to count, said, "Brother-in-law, I want to ride in a car. I've never ridden in a car before."

"What are you sitting for? Have you finished your homework?" Zhang's mother reached out and grabbed Zhang Xiao's ear, pulling him back to his seat.

Zhang's father instructed Wang Lin, "Young Wang, drive carefully on the road."

Although they didn't know where Wang Lin got his jeep, they believed he certainly didn't steal it. They didn't ask too many questions about Wang Lin's background, since they weren't after his connections but rather Wang Lin himself.

Wang Lin opened the car door and placed the two mythical beasts in the back seat. He lingered in front of Zhang Jiao, patted her face affectionately, said a few sweet words, and then got into the driver's seat and drove away.

After the jeep drove away, Zhang's father, Zhang Jiao, and Zhang Min returned to the yard.

Grandpa Liu at the door looked in the direction Wang Lin left, and holding Hua Zi, he muttered, "This boy is no ordinary person; he will transform into a dragon once he encounters favorable winds and clouds."

When Zhang Jiao's family returned to the house, Zhang's mother sent Zhang's father to share a bed with Zhang Xiao. The mother and daughter wanted to have a good chat and say some private things.

Helpless, Zhang's father could only look at his youngest son, pinch his cheek, and say, "Come on, let's have a chat tonight."

Zhang Xiao looked at her third sister, Zhang Jiao, with a face full of resentment and despair.

After the family washed up and went back to their room to lie down, Zhang's mother asked from the bed in the small cubicle, "Daughter! You're getting married after the New Year, isn't that too rushed?"

At first, she didn't pay much attention, but now Zhang's mother is still a little reluctant to part with it.

Zhang Jiao said nonchalantly, "Mom, it's not like I'm going to stay forever after I get married. I'll definitely come back to visit you during holidays."

Upon hearing this, Zhang's mother sighed and said, "My daughter has grown up. She's thinking about men now. You'll have to be diligent after she marries into the family. A man as outstanding as Wang Lin will definitely have a lot of female admirers. You have to keep a close eye on him, but you have to be careful and not let him cause trouble."

Zhang Jiao nodded. Listening to her mother's words, she thought to herself that she would definitely work harder in the future so that Wang Lin would feel that he hadn't married the wrong person.

And so, the mother and daughter chatted until midnight before finally going to sleep.

In the other cubicle, Zhang's father was already snoring on the bed. Zhang Xiao covered her ears and tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep at all!

Chapter 161 The Third Uncle Who Suffered Regret

Around 12:30, Wang Lin drove his Jeep to the gate of the yard.

At this moment, the two mythical beasts in the back seat had already fallen asleep.

Wang Lin carried the two tired mythical beasts, one in each hand, locked the car doors, and returned to the yard.

When Wang Lin stepped into the courtyard, he saw that the third uncle, Yan Bugui, was still awake, as if he was waiting for someone.

"Wang Lin! Wait a minute."

The third uncle, Yan Bugui, stood up from his chair, put down his teacup, walked up to Wang Lin, and said, "You never used the main gate to enter or leave the courtyard, right? Now that you're using it, shouldn't you give me some benefits?"

Looking at the bewitched Third Uncle Yan Bugui, Wang Lin smiled and asked, "What kind of kickback?"

Uncle Yan Bugui rubbed his hands together and said, "Just give me a few dollars, or some meat will do."

"Go wash up and go to sleep. You can have anything in your dreams."

Wang Lin was truly shocked by the shameless scheming of the Third Uncle Yan Bugui. He even charged a bribe to his neighbors in the same courtyard to enter and exit the gate.

"Are you saying you're not going to give it to me?"

Uncle Yan Bugui put away his smile and became stern.

Wang Lin retorted, "If I don't give it to you, what can you do to me?"

The third uncle, Yan Bugui, threatened Wang Lin, saying, "Wang Lin, you'd better think this through. I haven't told Qin Huairu that her mother-in-law and son being sent to the police station and juvenile detention center is related to you."

I thought it was something big, but it turned out to be nothing?

Wang Lin didn't care at all and said, "Tell whoever you want. You, Yan Bugui, are just a primary school teacher. I advise you not to spend all your time scheming against this person or that person. Don't end up scheming against yourself."

Yan Bugui seemed genuinely skeptical, pointing at Wang Lin and saying, "Fine, fine, let's have a hospital-wide meeting tomorrow, and I'll let everyone see."

Wang Lin said nonchalantly, "What a bullshit college-wide meeting! It's just a one-man show by the three of you old guys. I have no interest in attending, so there's no need to notify me."

This has stumped Uncle Yan Bugui. Why isn't Wang Lin playing by the rules?

Wang Lin ignored the scheming old man and carried his two younger sisters to the backyard.

Uncle Yan Bugui could only watch helplessly as Wang Lin left; there was nothing he could do.

After Wang Lin left, Uncle Yan Bugui sat in a chair, picked up his teacup, and pondered how to make Wang Lin bleed a little and not let him have an easy time.

While Uncle Yan Bugui was plotting against Wang Lin, Wang Lin had already returned home and put the two mythical beasts on the bed. Exhausted from a day's work, he yawned as he returned to his room to get some rest.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, factory leaders and colleagues might come to pay their respects. In the past, Wang Lin would never have had anyone visit him, but now Wang Lin is the object of many factory leaders' admiration.

To prepare for tomorrow's situation, Wang Lin took a bath and then lay down on the soft bed to sleep.

The system has been updating for the past seven days, so I haven't been able to sign in, which Wang Lin is finding quite unusual.

The next day was the second day of the Lunar New Year.

That morning, Wang Lin got up as usual and carefully prepared glutinous rice balls for breakfast.

The two mythical creatures ate glutinous rice balls for the first time. They were soft, chewy, and delicious, and each ate a big bowl.

"Boom boom boom!"

There was a knock on the door.

"Director Wang, Happy New Year!"

Standing outside the door were the Zhang brothers, Zhang Long and Zhang Hu, from the purchasing department.

"It's you two brothers, come in."

Wang Lin invited the two people who came to offer New Year's greetings into the house.

Zhang Long and Zhang Hu brought a lot of gifts, which cost them a lot of money.

Wang Lin gestured for the two brothers to sit down, saying, "We had glutinous rice balls for breakfast, have a bowl."

"We'll eat whatever Director Wang makes."

"Yes! I'm not a picky eater."

The Zhang brothers sat somewhat awkwardly on the sofa. This was the first time they had ever sat on such a soft object as a sofa. Their home only had chairs and stools, and they couldn't afford such luxurious furniture.

While Wang Lin was cooking glutinous rice balls for the two of them, Li Tang and Tang Tang came to pay their respects for the New Year, as if they had arranged it beforehand.

Li Tang found Wang Lin's house and cursed, "That old guy with glasses in the front yard is really awful. He even wanted a can of malted milk powder. He's really asking for trouble."

Tangtang comforted her, "Forget it, it's not worth it for someone like that."

When Wang Lin heard the two men mention the old man with glasses in the front yard, he knew that this was definitely the old bastard Yan Bugui, the third uncle. These people who came to pay their respects to Wang Lin for the first time would definitely demand valuable gifts before they would be willing to lead the way.

To make things difficult for that old bastard Yan Bugui, Wang Lin went to find Chen Amao and had him stand guard in the front yard. If anyone came to pay New Year's visits, he could bring them over.

Since Chen Amao had nothing to do at home anyway, he immediately ran off happily.