Courtyard houses: Those who are capable are rewarded, and many children bring many blessings.

The more you try to banish this thought from your mind, the more commonplace it becomes.

Last night, because this thought kept popping into her mind, Bai Hongmin couldn't get a good night's sleep.

I always lose focus in class during the day, and when I finally get to the evening class, that damn Niu Dazhuang comes over to give me some extra practice.

He's alright now and has gone back to his dorm.

Bai Hongmin couldn't sit still any longer. She got a good night's rest and, regardless of whether she had classes the next day, asked her instructor for leave and took the bus to find her older sister.

When Bai Hongyan saw her younger sister looking listless, she quickly asked with concern, "Xiaomin, didn't you get enough rest? Your eyes are all dark, and you look so tired."

Bai Hongmin angrily sat down in the reception chair and leaned back against the chair.

"It's all because of your good man. You haven't slept much for two nights, how can you have any energy?"

Bai Hongyan poured her a mug of warm water and handed it to her. "I think you two are the real nemesis. Torturing each other!"

"Who would want to be his enemy? He's my jinx; nothing good ever comes of anyone who gets involved with him. Sister, what kind of taste do you have? How could you fall for a man like that? He's married, and to make matters worse, he's a complete scoundrel."

He tries to pick up any woman he sees, Milan, you know! He actually went and pulled her around, Milan, I already told him that she's a father, and she still keeps going after him, has she lost her mind...

Bai Hongmin filled in the missing part of what Niu Dazhuang had said. However, she was too embarrassed to mention the second half.

The two people's accounts, when put together, form the complete story.

Bai Hongmin got angrier and angrier as she spoke: "Sister, you actually want to have a child for such a scoundrel? I think you're out of your mind."

Bai Hongyan wasn't angry. She took a sip of water first, then calmly asked, "Xiaomin, put aside your own subjective opinions and give an objective evaluation of Niu Dazhuang."

Bai Hongmin thought for a long time but couldn't say a word.

"Then I'll ask, and you answer. Physically speaking, is he a qualified male?"

Bai Hongmin nodded.

"So, from the initial perspective, how did Niu Dazhuang get along with the others? Was he manly enough?"

"He's just popular with women. I don't think he gets along that well with his male colleagues."

"You haven't been with our unit for very long. He got to know everyone in his team in less than half a month. He's also generous and doesn't hesitate to help when needed."

He's very tall and big. I don't want to get married in this life, but I want a child of my own, and I think it would be great to find a father like him for my child.

"Ah! Sis, that's what you think, but he..."

"You just want to say that he's a womanizer! That's a skill in itself. If I had a son, I would be hoping that he would find me a few more daughters-in-law."

If it's a daughter, then finding a partner will be even less of a problem. Unlike her mother, who can't even find a suitable person to marry.

"I...I'm exhausted! Sis, your thinking is so ahead of its time, so unconventional! I admire you! You really know how to comfort yourself!"

"Survival of the fittest. Whether in the animal kingdom or human society, only capable males are entitled to possess more resources, and only then will their bloodline have the opportunity to expand and continue!"

"Sister, have you read some kind of evil book? How can you have such thoughts? This is the new China now, and the workers and peasants are the masters of the country! Your theories were applicable before liberation, but they are outdated now."

"Hmph, outdated? Have you noticed that many of Dad's old subordinates got divorced after moving to the city..."

"Forget it, let's not discuss this anymore. You have your understanding of reality, and I have my attitude towards life. You can't convince me, and I'm not trying to convince you. Let's just be fine!"

Changing the subject, Bai Hongyan continued, "I called you here this time to act as a peacemaker. Since you two don't get along, you should have less contact in the future. I've already dealt with Niu Dazhuang, so you shouldn't be curious about him anymore."

If you run into him at school in the future, let him run away if he wants, do whatever he wants, you don't need to worry about him!

"I'm keeping an eye on your man for you, and you've already figured out my faults. If it weren't for his connection to you, I wouldn't even bother looking at him!"

"Is that so?" After saying that, Bai Hongyan stared into her eyes, as if she could see through her little thoughts.

"Sister, why are you looking at me like that?" Bai Hongmin avoided her older sister's gaze.

"Xiaomin, let me be selfish. The truth will eventually come out. My parents will find out about Dazhuang and me anyway. I did it first and told them later, so they have no choice but to accept it. You can't do that."

"What business is it of mine?"

"You know what I'm talking about. With Dad's temper, Niu Dazhuang might just mess with you again..."

"Oh, sister, what are you saying? How could I possibly have anything to do with him? I promise I'll never have anything to do with him again."

Even if I marry a donkey in the future, I will never have anything to do with him in that respect!

After hearing this, Bai Hongyan sighed, "Alas! Who can say for sure about fate? You even make vows like this!"

"Is there a problem with my swearing? Is Niu Dazhuang some kind of donkey spirit? What a joke!"

Bai Hongyan gave a wry smile: "Anyway, he's definitely a donkey! Not only is his temperament like a donkey's, but his personality is even more like one! I can't say anything more to you. Just leave it at that, have lunch here, and then go back to school!"

That matter is over, but Bai Hongmin's matter is not.

Holding Bai Hongyan's arm, she said coquettishly, "Sister, you don't care about me at all. I kept this a secret for you and took such a big risk. I haven't been able to sleep well for the past two nights. Look, look, you have dark circles under your eyes."

Bai Hongyan, being the older sister, didn't expose him: "Alright, alright, I see, I see. What do you want?"

"I don't want anything. I can't even sleep well in my school dorm. I want to spend a couple more days with you."

"Sure, but I don't have time for you!"

"I know, you go ahead with your work. I just want to find a quiet place where no one can talk to me!"

Bai Hongyan said cryptically, "You've heard the story of Yu the Great controlling the floods since you were little, haven't you? It's better to guide than to block!"

Bai Hongmin felt a little embarrassed. She realized that her sister must have guessed, and she cursed Niu Dazhuang in her heart: "That idiot, why does he blurt out everything? Even if she's your woman, you shouldn't tell others what's going on."

Bai Hongmin pretended not to understand: "What do you mean by 'block' or 'dredging'? I don't understand what you're talking about!"

Bai Hongyan smiled helplessly, a little scheme forming in her mind. "Niu Dazhuang, this is all I can do for you. Xiaomin is clearly smitten. Sigh! You brought this trouble upon yourself, who can you blame but yourself!"