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

Despite being called "Silly Zhu," He Yuzhu has very high standards when it comes to women.

Niu Dazhuang asked curiously, "What kind of woman is she that you're willing to raise three children?"

When it came to women, Sha Zhu perked up again: "Wait a minute, I'll go home and get another bottle of wine, then we two brothers can have a good chat."

Niu Dazhuang wasn't a stingy person, so he grabbed his shoulder and said, "You're showing your brotherly respect, Xueru, bring us another jar of wine." The banquet was set up in the backyard.

Dazhuang and his friends' table was right in front of their own house.

Niu Dazhuang shouted, calling Meiru out. She swayed and went to the side room, bringing out a jar of old wine: "My sister said to tell you to drink less." After handing it to Niu Dazhuang, she turned and swayed her hips as she went back into the house.

"Tsk tsk... Look at Dazhuang, I'm really envious of you. You married a good wife and have so many good relatives."

"I also think I'm lucky to have married such a good wife. Tell me about your boyfriend..."

"They're not really dating. She's very straightforward; she'll marry whoever can help raise her child!"

Niu Dazhuang was taken aback. Why did those words sound so familiar? He subconsciously glanced at the door of Xu Damao's house.

Since Ding Qiunan had already married Xu Damao, it's not hard to understand why Liang Ladi would appear at this point in time.

"From your company?"

"No, he works for a downstream supporting unit of the steel rolling mill. He also works there; he's a welder."

Okay, they all match up.

This man's fate is truly strange. He kidnapped Qin Huairu, yet Sha Zhu still couldn't escape the fate of raising someone else's child.

"That person must be quite good-looking!"

"Hehe, she's quite good-looking. Even though she's had four children, her face is still pretty, and she's got a good figure. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been so foolish as to want to marry a widow with children!"

"Is this a decision you've made?"

"I was hesitant before drinking with you, but what you just said made me decide to live my own life and let them nag!"

Ding Qiunan was getting restless inside. She had just heard that they were going to take Da Mao back to his room, but after waiting for so long, there was still no sign of it. Why were Sha Zhu and Niu Dazhuang drinking again?

Ding Qiunan wasn't the type to be coy; she just stepped out.

When Sha Zhu saw the bride come out, he knew he couldn't do any more wedding night pranks, but he could still tease the bride.

"Da Mao's family, even Xu Da Mao is drunk, and I, the chef, haven't even had a sip yet. Isn't that a bit lacking?"

Niu Dazhuang chimed in, "We don't have to make a ruckus in the bridal chamber, but we have to drink properly." He had barely finished speaking when...

Yan Jiecheng, who had been lying motionless on the table, suddenly stood up and said in a thick, slurred voice, "Ah...yes, wine, we must drink...drink well!"

"You're just pretending, kid!"

"I...I didn't, I wasn't faking it. I just lay there for a while and sobered up."

"Nonsense, it's Da Mao's family's way of thanking the chef, there is indeed such a custom. Why don't you have a drink with me?" Niu Dazhuang played both sides.

Ding Qiunan pinched Xu Damao hard, and Xu Damao groaned twice before falling silent.

Sha Zhu had already handed the wine glass to Ding Qiunan.

Ding Qiunan had no choice but to bite the bullet and accept the wine glass with both hands: "I've never drunk alcohol before, Shazhu, I'm toasting you. You've worked hard for our marriage." Shazhu couldn't come up with a coherent response to this.

Perhaps Ding Qiunan had never drunk alcohol before, because she drank it all in one gulp and coughed twice.

Now that the taboo had been broken, Niu Dazhuang had to offer a toast. Ding Qiunan was about to pour herself a drink when Niu Dazhuang snatched the wine jar from her.

Just when I was wondering how to administer the medicine, the opportunity came along.

Seeing Ding Qiunan drink the glass of wine that had been poured for her, Niu Dazhuang sped up the process. The medicine would take effect in half an hour; he couldn't let Ding Qiunan collapse on the table like that.

After Ding Qiunan and Yan Jiecheng had a drink together, Niu Dazhuang clamored for everyone to leave. Everything had gone smoothly until now.

Sha Zhu and Yan Jiecheng walked away arm in arm, and Niu Dazhuang also helped Ding Qiunan escort Xu Damao into the house.

Niu Dazhuang can visit again at midnight.

To his surprise, just as he stepped out of Xu Damao's house, he saw a person standing in the shadow of the moon gate.

The other person coughed lightly, said nothing, and turned to leave.

This was a signal from Su Ting. Niu Dazhuang was about to step over when Meiru, who was standing at the door, called out to him, "Brother Da Niu, come home! Eighth Sister has something to tell you."

Good heavens, what's going on here? Did Su Ting offend Xue Ru? They've been getting along so well for so many years.

Filled with suspicion, Niu Dazhuang went home first.

"Meiru, keep watch at the door and make sure everyone is there. I have something to say to Dazhuang."

Niu Dazhuang had never seen Xue Ru so serious before, so he quickly asked, "What's wrong? Why are you so nervous?"

"Let's go inside and talk."

Once inside, Xue Ru sat on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed) with one leg turned to the side and asked with a serious expression, "Da Zhuang, you're two years older than me, and you're twenty-seven this year."

"Yeah, what's wrong? Just say what you want to say, don't beat around the bush."

"Since we got married, what haven't I done to you?"

"What exactly are you trying to say?" Niu Dazhuang asked, getting a little anxious.

"We should settle down. Having Su Ting in the yard is enough. Su Ting doesn't have a man, so you can do whatever you want without affecting anyone's real interests. At most, they might write some malicious things about you."

But Ding Qiunan can't do that. If this gets out, someone could die. Throughout history, how many such things have resulted in death?

"How did you know?"

"Hmph, we've been married for so many years, I know your character all too well. I can let it go if you mess around outside, but at home, if I see it, I have to say something, even if you're unhappy."

"Dazhuang! Meiru is just as good-looking and has a great figure as Ding Qiunan, isn't she? She's a living person right here in our house, and you don't even want her, instead going to all that trouble to steal her away!"

Qin Xueru's words left Niu Dazhuang speechless. He wasn't stupid; he knew his woman was doing it for his own good.

Seeing that he had taken it to heart, Qin Xueru continued to speak gently, "Dazhuang, if you like that feeling, let Third Sister and the others take turns playing the roles!"

At the very least, go outside, and don't cause any more trouble in front of us!

Niu Dazhuang asked curiously, "What's the difference?"

"There's a huge difference. They're neighbors, they know each other. If there's any noise, you can't run away. They can recognize you just by seeing your back."

You have the skills to defend yourself, but we don't.

Xu Damao wouldn't dare to openly harass you, but we can't. What about the children? You're just bringing trouble upon your family!

These words struck a chord with Niu Dazhuang. He thought about it and realized it made sense; why take the risk?

Niu Dazhuang put his arm around Qin Xueru's shoulder and said affectionately, "The greatest blessing in my life is marrying such a good wife as you."

"Get lost. How about letting Meiru stay in the inner room tonight?"