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

Would you like something to drink?

"I'm not falling for your tricks. I was so drunk last night that I couldn't feel any pain. Now look what happened, I can't even get out of bed."

"I almost forgot." As he spoke, Niu Dazhuang pulled a tube of erythromycin ointment from his jacket pocket.

"Hurry up and apply the ointment. After eating, I need to go back to school. If I don't go back soon, I won't be able to get my graduation certificate."

"Ah! You're leaving already!" Milan's eyes were full of reluctance. Ever since they experienced that feeling of flying last night, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe them as inseparable.

He freed one hand and pinched her cheek: "You'll graduate soon, and it'll be Sunday in a couple of days. I'll come see you again then, and I'll take you to a quiet place where you can yell as much as you want."

"Ugh! I didn't yell that."

"You haven't gone to school for three or four days in a row, and the teachers haven't asked about it?"

"Why do you ask? Teachers never care about students like us who don't do well. If we don't go, the teachers won't have to worry about teaching. Come to my house on Sunday! You have to be there before eight o'clock in the morning, no lateness."

"Okay, I promise I won't be late. You can rest for a bit. I've bought lunch too, you can just heat it up on the stove later."

After finishing his meal, Niu Dazhuang kissed her rosy cheek again before leaving.

Niu Dazhuang hadn't shown up for three days, which had made Bai Hongmin very anxious. She went to wait for him at the entrance of the cafeteria early at noon.

He stood on tiptoe and looked around. When he saw that familiar figure, his anxious face immediately turned into a huffy expression.

Her pink cheeks were puffed out.

They started complaining as soon as they met. "Where have you been for the past three days?"

Niu Dazhuang was in a great hurry. If it weren't for this silly girl in front of him, he wouldn't have been able to win Milan over.

So he didn't argue with her, and even leaned closer, whispering, "I'm a married man, of course I'm going home to comfort my woman."

"You filthy scoundrel, why don't you die on a woman's belly?" After saying that, Bai Hongmin turned around and went to queue up.

In the afternoon, Niu Dazhuang was called to the teacher's office for a lecture again.

Finally, a comment for Niu Dazhuang: "This comrade has a good attitude towards accepting criticism, but he is determined not to change!"

It's not that I'm afraid of bad things happening, it's that I'm afraid of a lack of good people.

Finally, Sunday arrived. Niu Dazhuang returned on Saturday night. The wildflowers outside needed to be cared for, and the red flag at home needed to be comforted from time to time.

On Sunday, Niu Dazhuang arrived as scheduled, but was shocked by the scene before him as soon as he pushed open Milan's door.

"Sorry, you've gone to the wrong place!"

"You've come to the right place, Milan's cousin!" A voice from an elderly woman in her sixties rang out in the room.

Since they had run into each other, hiding wasn't an option, so Niu Dazhuang had no choice but to bite the bullet, turn around, and go inside, closing the door behind him.

"Now you realize how shameful you are?" the old lady said bluntly.

"How are we being shameful? These days, it's all about dating freely!" Milan came to Niu Dazhuang's rescue.

"The country encourages it, and I don't object, but you're developing too fast. You've only known each other for a few days, and you're already living together?"

You silly girl! What if you and he don't end up together? How will you get married then?

"Grandma, just curse me then! Humph! You don't care about me anyway, so just leave this to your own devices!"

"You heartless little brat, you're so grown up now, how am I supposed to take care of you? I came over as soon as something happened! Keep quiet, I'll ask him."

The old lady first looked Niu Dazhuang up and down: "Hmm, not bad. He doesn't seem like someone who'll die young. What do you suggest we do?"

Now Niu Dazhuang was in an awkward position. He couldn't very well say he wanted to marry Milan, but if he didn't marry her and then slept with her, he'd be in a real bind. He could only postpone it.

"Let's see how it goes first. Once my career improves in a couple of years and my employer provides me with an apartment, then we can consider other options."

The old lady stared at Niu Dazhuang: "That won't do. What if she gets pregnant? It's okay if you don't have money, you can go out and find work later. You can rent a place if you don't have a house."

Milan looked at Niu Dazhuang with expectant eyes. What woman doesn't want to marry the man she loves?

"I...I have an old man in my family, and for something as important as getting married, I absolutely need his approval!"

"Hmph! All this fuss and excuses, he just doesn't want to marry my granddaughter! Milan, you saw it yourself, I didn't mean to stop him at all, it's him who doesn't want to marry you. I'm sending a telegram to your parents today, so get ready to go see them!" the old lady said, leaving no room for argument.

Milan knew this would be the outcome, but she had still held onto hope. The old lady's actions left her speechless.

She couldn't very well say, "I won't go to him, I'm willing to follow him without caring about status!" Milan couldn't say that at the moment. If she waited until she was in her late twenties and experienced the hardships of life, maybe she would be able to make up her mind.

"Grandma, I'll graduate high school in six months. Once I get my diploma, I'll set off right away. Okay, okay?" Milan, who had never acted like a spoiled child since she grew up, made an exception today.

The old lady was no ordinary person; how could she not see through Milan's little scheme?

"Milan's cousin, you're done here now, you can leave!"

Feeling utterly embarrassed, Niu Dazhuang had no choice but to slink away and vent his anger on the Ye sisters.

The Ye sisters were arguably Niu Dazhuang's most unexpected gain; both sisters were exceptional.

Just like in later generations, you can doubt the knowledge of coal mine owners, but you can't doubt their eye for choosing women.

This statement also applies to capitalists. Otherwise, why would Ma Xingbang still be reluctant to part with Ye Chunlan even after his divorce?

This woman is the more open-minded she is, the more exceptional she becomes. Not only is her body exceptional, but her mind is exceptional too. Now, she not only actively cooperates, but she also meticulously studies the novel *Jin Ping Mei*, bringing scenes from it into real life, and has even learned role-playing…

Since it's role-playing, costumes and props must be included...

Niu Dazhuang has absolutely no resistance to this kind of woman. Tsk tsk, just thinking about it is exciting...

Let's return to Milan's family.

"See? This is the man you've set your sights on."

"What's wrong? I think it's fine!"

The old lady uttered a classic saying that would be remembered for generations: "Anyone who dates someone who doesn't intend to marry you is a scoundrel."

"He didn't say he wouldn't marry me! I'm still young, and I don't want to get married so early!"

"Alright, stop calling me 'Grandma Sesame.' I've eaten more salt than you've eaten rice."

I was young once too. Have you just tasted that feeling and already want to be together all the time?

Milan was still shy; her grandmother's words made her blush, and she lowered her head, whispering, "No way!"

"Grandma isn't trying to scare you, but have you taken any measures?"

"What measures?"

"Silly girl, use contraception! If you really get pregnant and he still doesn't want to marry you, things will get complicated."