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

"You've thought this through very well, let's do it this way!"

Taking advantage of the fact that he had nothing to do these past two days, Niu Dazhuang went to the Mentougou branch office and picked up Yu Li, taking her back to the small courtyard behind Yuanen Temple.

With her due date fast approaching, Niu Dazhuang was worried about leaving Yu Li alone in the small courtyard, so he rode his bicycle to pick her up again.

Yu Li and Yu Haitang had already communicated and discussed it through letters. Yu Haitang had denied it readily back then, but this time she came back just as decisively.

People all yearn for a better life, especially women. Although he hadn't spent much time with Yu Li, he had already spoiled her palate.

What's that saying again? Once a man has seen the world, he knows his own limitations, and all he can do is work hard, hoping to change his life through his own efforts.

Women, once they've seen the world, look down on their current lives even more, and may even hate their parents, talking about how their family of origin was.

All she could think about was marrying a man with good prospects and changing her life.

Although Yu Haitang hasn't developed a deep hatred for her parents yet, she does want to live a life like her sister.

The shortcut was right in front of us, and Yu Li herself had mentioned it.

By agreeing to come and take care of Yu Li, who was about to give birth, Yu Haitang had essentially accepted the conditions that Yu Li had initially proposed.

When Yu Haitang saw Niu Dazhuang again, she looked him up and down carefully.

"What's wrong? Is there something wrong with what I'm wearing? Or is there something on my face?" Niu Dazhuang felt a little uncomfortable under Yu Haitang's gaze.

Yu Haitang nodded.

Niu Dazhuang quickly smeared his face with his hands: "There really is! Where is it now?"

"Hehe... Just kidding, hurry up and go." With her long legs, Yu Haitang didn't even need to jump; she just twisted her waist and sat on the back of the bicycle.

Niu Dazhuang rode out of the alley, and Yu Haitang on the back seat wrapped one arm around Niu Dazhuang's waist.

This is Yu Haitang's style of doing things: decisive and efficient, never hesitant or passive. Once she makes a decision, she takes the initiative.

Niu Dazhuang hadn't expected things to go so smoothly. He held the bicycle handlebars with one hand and placed the other on Yu Haitang's arm.

"Did Yu Lidu tell you?"

"Yes, I told you. But I have one condition; I'll tell you when we get home."

"OK."

It only took half an hour to get there.

In Yu Haitang's eyes, it was still a familiar environment, still so luxurious. You could tell from the moment you entered that even the cotton curtains weren't pieced together from scraps of cloth.

Stepping through the curtain, the room was warm and cozy, like springtime. The stove in the main room wasn't burning coal briquettes, but rather more expensive smokeless coal. A large copper kettle sat on the stove, steam rising from its spout.

Yu Haitang was eager to do something and was about to pour the water from the copper kettle into the thermos when Niu Dazhuang stopped her.

"Just leave it there; a little moisture will keep the room from getting too dry!"

Hearing the sound, Yu Li also came out from the inner room.

Upon meeting, he immediately asked, "Haitang, have you thought it through?"

Yu Haitao nodded shyly, then glanced at Niu Dazhuang. "I have one more condition."

"Speak!"

"I can stay here for a while. After I graduate from high school next year and start working, if I meet someone I like, you are not allowed to stop me."

Yu Li smiled and said, "Hehe, you don't know how good Dazhuang is. As long as... never mind, I won't say anymore. You'll see for yourself later. I guarantee that you won't be tempted by any other man you meet. I've also tidied up the room on the west side."

Although Niu Dazhuang was secretly overjoyed, he still said aloud, "Yu Li, you should have asked for my opinion as the person involved. Are you just going to push me out like this?"

"Tch! I know you too well, you greedy bastard, you must be itching to get started right now." With that, Yu Li lifted the curtain and went into her room.

Yu Haitang was still a novice. In this situation, she was at a loss. Mosquito asked, "What should we do now?"

"Hehe, come to the west room, I'll teach you how to do it."

The big bad wolf tricked the little white rabbit. The little white rabbit's fate was predictable...

Now that Yu Haitang was one of his own, Niu Dazhuang felt much more at ease.

Niu Dazhuang left the west room in a great mood.

"Why so fast? This isn't like you! I didn't get this much treatment back then!" Yu Li was even jealous.

"Come on, you weren't even thinking straight back then, what would you know? Let's leave it at that for today, I'm leaving."

Two days later, the new appointments of Niu Dazhuang and the other three were posted on the company's bulletin board in bright red paper.

Niu Dazhuang got his wish and entered the security department. He was even promoted to the position of squad leader of the third squad.

Chen Jingshan called the four newly promoted employees to his office and spoke to them one by one.

Niu Dazhuang deliberately placed himself last in line.

He wasn't foolish enough to wait outside; Su Wan's office was just two doors down.

He came in with a smoke ring in his mouth.

The more a man and woman interact, the more affectionate they become. Although Su Wan can't communicate properly now, it's still necessary to chat about everyday things.

"Don't keep running to my office all the time, it's not good if the people below find out!" Well, Su Wan still disliked him.

Niu Dazhuang, with an air of utter indifference, said, "Let them talk. From the tenement to my workplace, I've been constantly gossiped about. And I'm still doing just fine."

"Who's as shameless as you? I'm giving birth next month, and I'll need to rest for a while then. When I'm not at work..."

Be careful. Don't let anyone find any evidence against you, or I won't be able to protect you.

"Don't worry, the only person I have any connection with at work now is Qin Huairu. I've already sorted things out at home, so there's no need to wait until I get to work."

"I'm not worried about that, I'm worried you'll hit someone!"

"What happened? Qin Huairu was bullied?" Niu Dazhuang was always protective of his own.

"No, but some gossip has reached my ears. It's not Qin Huairu's fault. She's tall and outstanding, and has such a good figure. She stands out in a crowd, so it's normal for there to be some rumors."

Niu Dazhuang's face darkened: "She didn't tell me about this! I'll have to question her properly when we get back tonight. Take care of yourself, you're due next month, I've already thought of a name."

"Tell me about it. Let's see if you've wasted your time studying these past six months."

"The boy's name is Chengyan, and the girl's name is Qinghe, the 'He' in 'rice seedling'."

Looking at his earnest expression, Su Wan felt a surge of happiness. "You've really put your heart into this," she said, "you must have spent a lot of time flipping through the dictionary trying to name the baby!"

"That's right, I flip through it whenever I have free time, what can we do when we have so many kids?"

"What a disgrace! But have you considered this: if the child takes your surname, it's a little better for a girl, but if it's a boy, and he takes his brother's surname, isn't that practically an admission of guilt?"