Courtyard House: My Long and Hard Body Makes Me Play with All the Women in the Courtyard

When the third uncle at home heard Su Ting's words, he was so moved that he almost shed tears.

Su Ting is truly a kindred spirit to him! Look how insightful he is about issues; no wonder he was able to become a section chief!

Looking at his own son who wouldn't say a word, he was so angry he almost fainted.

After receiving a wave of emotional support, Su Ting continued.

"However, these are all temporary. Once your jobs are assigned, your family's life will get better."

Back then, all three of you had jobs, so I had to come and freeload off you!

Upon hearing Su Ting's words, Yan Jiecheng immediately patted his chest and assured him.

"Su Ting, don't worry, once Yu Li and I have secured jobs, you can come over anytime!"

Yu Li nodded repeatedly, indicating that she also strongly agreed.

However, Yan Jiecheng had one more thought in his mind that he didn't voice.

Even if they all find jobs, Su Ting can't come to dinner empty-handed, can he?

After all, he was raised by his great-uncle's family, and his shrewd and calculating skills were unquestionable.

As night fell, everyone went home.

Qin Huairu left the Su family with Xiao Huaihua in her arms. After all, Xiao Huaihua was her own child, and she couldn't stay with Su Ting all the time.

As soon as Qin Jingru and Qin Huairu returned to the Jia family, Qin Jingru couldn't wait to question Qin Huairu.

"Sis! That Su Ting is such a good catch, why don't you introduce me to him? He's much better than Sha Zhu!"

Upon hearing Qin Jingru's words, Qin Huairu couldn't help but glare at her with a hint of resentment and said...

"You actually know that he's such a great catch? You asked me to introduce him to someone, and you don't even know who he is?"

Qin Jingru replied with a puzzled look, "Su Ting from your workplace! Who else could it be!"

Qin Huairu got even angrier when she heard this. She put down the small locust flower in her hand and started sorting out the leftovers she had brought home for lunch, talking as she worked.

"The Su family only recently moved here; they were demobilized soldiers."

He's now the deputy head of our factory's purchasing department! Much better than that silly Zhu.

Their monthly salary is 87.5 yuan, and that doesn't even include other benefits!

They have real skills; they procured a lot of unplanned supplies.

He earns more in a month than all the old men in our neighborhood; he takes home at least a hundred yuan!

"Wow! One hundred yuan! That's a lot! He's so young and already a deputy section chief?"

Qin Jingru was astonished, clearly taken aback by Su Ting's high salary.

Seeing Qin Jingru's shocked expression, Qin Huairu secretly felt smug and said to her again.

"So, it's not that I don't want to help you find someone, it's just that you, a country girl, are simply not good enough for him."

With Su Ting's qualifications, how many girls in the city would be eagerly waiting to be chosen!

"And you! All you're good-looking is compared to city girls. In any other way, what makes you better than them?"

Qin Jingru immediately deflated upon hearing her sister's words, lowered her head sullenly, and then asked in resentment.

"Sister, don't try to fool me! Is he really just a deputy section chief?"

Why are you all so friendly with him? Shouldn't leaders be dignified and authoritative?

Qin Huairu patiently explained to her, "Would I lie to you about this?"

Just ask around in the yard and you'll know if I'm lying to you.

Su Ting told us that everyone should treat each other as equals, like friends, and he particularly disliked putting on airs.

He also said that people should not call him "section chief" in the courtyard, but just call him by his name, hoping that everyone would treat him as an ordinary resident.

This Su Ting is really different from the others. You don't know, several young people from our compound went to his house for dinner last night, and we all had a great time.

Even I, as the older sister, have never laughed so heartily as I have that time.

Okay, okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's heat up the food and get ready to eat!

Qin Jingru was engrossed in listening when her sister interrupted her halfway through.

This made her feel very uncomfortable, and she quickly begged Qin Huairu to continue telling her about what happened last night.

"Sis! Tell me again, what did you and Su Ting eat last night? Did you have so much fun?"

Qin Huairu blushed slightly, clearly recalling some amusing incidents from the previous night.

Seeing Qin Jingru's expectant eyes, she quickly interrupted her curiosity.

"Alright, alright! Go and prepare dinner."

Once you're more familiar with Su Ting, he'll probably bring you along next time you go to their house for dinner.

Go heat up the dishes, I'll go find the little stick and go get it. Huaihua, be good at home, okay?

"Got it, Mom!"

Little Locust Flower held up the candy Su Ting had given her, smiling sweetly.

Qin Jingru knew she wouldn't get any more information from her sister after she left.

So he temporarily put aside his curiosity, picked up the food, and went to the stove to heat it up.

Qin Jingru was lost in thought when she inadvertently noticed that there were still some scraps of meat in the leftovers.

She couldn't help but exclaim in surprise: "Wow, my brother-in-law's family lives such a comfortable life!"

They cooked so many meat dishes for lunch, which is a rare sight in the countryside.

Even if she did get some, she'd only get to eat some cabbage at most.

It seems I need to work harder to find a husband in the city.

Tomorrow, she's going to see Su Ting, intending to slowly cultivate their relationship.

Even if they don't end up getting married, at least they'll become familiar with each other. Perhaps she can even get his help.

After all, he's a deputy section chief.

Thinking about it this way, Qin Jingru's mood immediately improved.

Looking at the cabbage covered in minced meat, I couldn't help but hum a cheerful little tune.

This puzzled Xiao Huaihua, who was standing next to her. Why did her aunt, who had just been looking unhappy, suddenly become all smiles?

Su Ting was too lazy to cook dinner, so he decided to just go out and find a restaurant to eat at.

To his surprise, he ran into He Yushui, who was wiping away tears, at the door as soon as he stepped out.

He Yushui held a steamed bun in one hand while wiping away her tears.

She only noticed someone approaching when Su Ting walked up to her, and asked in confusion.

"Rain, how can you be so moved to tears while eating a cornbread?"

Upon hearing this, He Yushui chuckled. She had turned away shyly, but now she was amused by Su Ting's words.

Seeing He Yushui smile, Su Ting felt relieved and continued speaking.

"I don't want to cook tonight, I'm planning to go out and treat myself."

"How about it? Come with me, and I'll treat you to a nice meal."

He Yushui breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that Su Ting did not ask her why she was crying.

During dinner, she asked her brother for more living expenses, but Sha Zhu refused.

Finally, she said that her brother would rather give money to a widow than to his own sister, so were they still family? This remark completely enraged Sha Zhu.

Because Qin Huairu was like a bright moon in his heart, how could he tolerate others slandering her?

So Sha Zhu gave He Yushui a severe scolding, and in a fit of anger, He Yushui ran away.

Seeing Su Ting's embarrassed state, He Yushui felt extremely awkward. Fortunately, Su Ting didn't ask why.

However, she still really wanted to go, but she was embarrassed to let Su Ting spend money, and she was short of money herself, so she had to politely decline.

"Brother Su Ting, you go ahead! I'm already full, so I won't go with you."

Su Ting noticed He Yushui's hesitation and immediately took her arm.

"Alright, didn't I tell you before? Just come to me whenever you're hungry. Just treat me like your own brother."

"Let's go! Didn't we agree on this last night? Why are you being so polite with me tonight?"

Chapter Fifty-Eight: Oven-Roasted Duck

Upon hearing Su Ting's words, He Yushui could no longer contain her emotions and burst into tears, hugging Su Ting's arm.

This made Su Ting a little worried: "Big sister, don't cry."

Look at where we're standing now. If someone sees us, who knows what they'll say about me!

"How wronged I would be!"