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

On the way to Bai Hongyan's parents' house, Niu Dazhuang kept muttering to himself, "You two little brats, I'm going all out for you. If you ever dare to mess with me again when you grow up, I'll break your legs..."

"What are you muttering about?"

"No, it's nothing."

"Once you're in the compound, just call me whatever I call you. Be polite, and don't throw a tantrum if you hear a few unpleasant words."

In fact, Bai Hongyan was even more nervous than Niu Dazhuang. She was afraid that her family might not accept it, and if things got out of hand, there would be no way to salvage the situation. This was a risky move.

But there's no other way; as the children grow up, they can't be without a father.

Upon entering the Ministry of Industry compound, to Bai Hongyan's surprise, the uncles and aunties misunderstood their relationship, thinking they had recently found each other.

Bai Hongyan didn't point it out; this misunderstanding was beautiful...

Before coming, Bai Hongyan had informed her mother at home. Although her mother didn't seem too happy, she didn't say she couldn't come.

Since they didn't say we couldn't come, we just had to bite the bullet and come.

As soon as Bai Hongyan entered the courtyard, she felt that the atmosphere at home was different. There was no joyful laughter of the festival. The key question was, where were her nephews and nieces?

The younger sister, Bai Hongmin, opened the door for them. After opening the door, she gave Bai Hongmin a wink, meaning to be careful.

The two older brothers and their parents all had gloomy faces, and no one said a word.

"Dad, Mom, is this going to be a three-way trial?" Since things have come to this point, Bai Hongyan was ready to go all out.

Niu Dazhuang placed the gifts at the entrance, faced the elderly couple, and called out, "Uncle, Aunt, Eldest Brother, Second Brother." Then he fell silent.

Mr. Bai immediately dropped a bombshell: "Let us accept this son-in-law, as long as he settles his family affairs and comes to our house to propose marriage in a respectable manner!"

If we try to just muddle through like this, that definitely won't work!

"Dad, I don't care, so why are you bothering me?"

"Hmph! It's your business if you don't care, but we can't be shameless. That's all!" With that, he got up and went back to his study alone.

As soon as Grandpa Bai left, the atmosphere in the living room immediately felt less oppressive.

At this moment, Bai's mother spoke up: "Niu Dazhuang, right? Sit down. You and my Xiaoyan have been together for so many years, and you've even given me two children..."

If it weren't for the various melodramatic plots in later TV dramas, Niu Dazhuang would almost have agreed.

It seems this elderly couple plays the good cop/bad cop game.

Old Master Bai first gave him a blow, while his mother comforted him, playing the emotional card between him and Bai Hongyan. Their ultimate goal was to get Niu Dazhuang to marry Bai Hongyan properly.

Niu Dazhuang understood; what parents would want their daughter to be with a man without any official status?

Niu Dazhuang has his own bottom line, and the fundamental contradictions are irreconcilable. He listened to Bai's mother's lecture.

Finally, Niu Dazhuang stood up and said, "Auntie, I've remembered everything you said. I'll seriously consider it when I get back. I won't disturb your family reunion any longer." He then turned and left.

Niu Dazhuang and Bai Hongyan had oversimplified the situation.

Bai Hongyan followed them out. She saw them to the front door, saying, "Dazhuang, I'm sorry, I didn't expect them to be so stubborn."

"We were thinking too simply. It's not your fault. It's fine this way. At least I tried my best for you and the children."

Niu Dazhuang's words made Bai Hongyan feel a little guilty.

"I saw it. You can go back now. I'll make it up to you properly when I get to work."

"Let's forget about it, the baby isn't even settled yet!"

"It's alright, don't worry. If Yu Li were here, that would be great. Okay, you go back now. I'll try to bring the child out when I'm resting, so you two can meet. You can't let the child not recognize his father!"

What can relieve worries? Only candied hawthorns. Niu Dazhuang didn't go back to the courtyard house. He went to Qin Huairu's place first and asked Yue Ru to call people. Except for Xiuru, who was pregnant, and Qin Huairu, who did not plan to participate, all the other sisters arrived.

The traditional New Year's program started early, and Meiru, participating for the first time, was a little dumbfounded.

You can even play like this...

Mid-Autumn Festival is a season full of life. Not only do the cicadas chirp in the trees, but the frogs also want to show their presence, croaking incessantly.

Every now and then you can hear birds chirping, their calls so crisp and beautiful...

The weather is also changeable; sometimes the moon is obscured by clouds, and sometimes a full moon hangs in the sky...

The next day, all the women who were supposed to be working took the day off, but Niu Dazhuang, that oddball, was full of energy.

Since Qin Huairu's pregnancy was not yet fully developed, she went to work with Niu Dazhuang in the morning.

Whether you're sad or happy, time waits for no one, and the timeline has reached 64 years.

That year, the fox spirit, who had disappeared for two or three years, visited the Lou family again.

This time it was even cleaner than last time. Apart from the fixed assets that couldn't be taken away, Lou Bancheng wasn't left with a single thing.

Niu Dazhuang was still complaining, "They're really good at hiding things; they've hidden all the good stuff in Tianjin."

If it weren't for Tan Yali, Niu Dazhuang would never have imagined this.

Lou Bancheng was so distressed by the financial loss that he suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized.

With Lou Bancheng no longer at home, Tan Yali stayed at the hospital during the day and discussed with Niu Dazhuang how to divide the loot and run away when she returned at night.

Lou Xiao'e only gave birth to a son, and then her belly stopped showing any signs of pregnancy. Lou Xiao'e also became obsessed with the feeling of walking on cotton. Every time she got pregnant, she couldn't walk on cotton for a whole year. Who would be happy about that?

"Sister Yali, how's it going with things on your end?"

"I can leave anytime. I'm considering whether to take Xiao'e's father with me. If I don't take him, depending on the situation, I'll just have to wait to die in China." In the end, Tan Yali couldn't bear to leave Lou Bancheng alone.

"Then take them. His son and his ex-wife are both from Hong Kong, right? Take them there and hand them over to them. There's a lot of hard currency this time, are you taking it all?"

"We can't carry that much. If word gets out that we're carrying so much gold, it'll bring disaster! I've thought of something. You give us all the US dollars you have, and bring some lightweight antique paintings and a few good pieces of mutton fat jade. I heard that's very valuable in Hong Kong."

After saying that, he sighed softly, "I've vented my anger now, but looking at Old Lou in the hospital, with his full head of white hair, I can't bear it. Da Niu, you won't blame me, will you?"

"Why blame you? He still has a few properties. We won't take more from him. Let him transfer two properties to Xiao'e and see if he's happy about it."

"Don't ask. He's definitely not happy. He's lost all his wealth, and he's clinging to those few houses. They're meant for his son and grandson. We're leaving soon, what use are they to him?"

"It will take at least ten years, or at most fifteen years, for the country to make major policy changes. Then you will be able to come back in glory."

Lou Xiao'e curled her lip. "They're getting more and more capable, even predicting national policies now, like some kind of charlatan!"