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

Even in front of Ye Chunlan, the two couldn't linger together. After a brief chat, Niu Dazhuang took his leave.

Ye Chunmei saw the person to the gate, and when she returned, Ye Chunlan began to lecture her.

"Chunmei, what kind of taste do you have? It's one thing to find someone who's already married, but he's also a lecherous man. When you're not cooking, he just stares at me like that..."

Ye Chunmei didn't take it to heart at all: "Aren't all men like that? Da Zhuang is being open and honest, it's better than secretly watching you!"

"You...you're bewitched! You won't listen to anything I say!" Ye Chunlan continued defiantly, "According to you, he has no flaws, only virtues?"

After thinking about it seriously for a moment, Ye Chunmei said, "If I had to point out a flaw, it's that she's too stubborn. She's incredibly inflexible, only good at complaining about hard work, and has absolutely no sense of romance..."

Ye Chunlan's head was throbbing with rage at her sister's attitude...

It was already dark, and he hadn't even gone back to see his uncle yet. After leaving Ye Chunlan's house, Niu Dazhuang strolled leisurely towards the courtyard house.

Good heavens, as soon as I entered the front yard, I could hear a commotion inside. Even the old man and his family who usually guarded the gate weren't there.

Upon entering the intermediate court, good heavens, Jia Zhangshi was displaying her special skill: throwing a tantrum and rolling around on the ground. And she wasn't stopping talking either.

"Old Jia, open your eyes down there and see! You finally raised your son to adulthood, and now he's married and forgotten all about his mother..."

Jia Dongxu was so angry that his face turned red and his neck bulged. He circled around his mother.

Yi Zhonghai pushed through the crowd, "Everyone, disperse! What's so interesting? Every family has its share of arguments. Disperse, disperse!"

"We can't let this go. I'll let everyone be my judge."

"Sister-in-law, family scandals shouldn't be aired in public. If you really want everyone to judge for you, then I'm not going to help!"

Jia Zhangshi knew in her heart that in the end, it would still be Lao Yi who had to step in.

Gradually, everyone went their separate ways.

"Dongxu, help your mother back inside. We can talk about it inside."

Qin Huairu also wanted to lend a hand, but Jia Zhangshi shook her off.

Once inside, Jia Zhangshi also started crying and making a scene, unleashing her full power: "Old Yi, let me tell you, when Qin Huairu comes back, she'll tell my stupid son that she wants to separate from me!"

My silly son listens to her. You tell me, is it easy for me? I finally managed to get him a wife, and before I could even enjoy the good life, she started yelling about dividing the family property. How am I, an old woman, supposed to live after the family is divided?

"That's outrageous! Old Yi, you have to stand up for me!"

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai turned to Dongxu and asked, "Dongxu, is what your mother said true?"

Before Jia Dongxu could speak, Qin Huairu spoke up first: "Uncle, let me speak. You know about my family's affairs; we've been married for four or five years."

It was always my mother-in-law who insisted on me staying at my parents' house for over a month last year, in order to save money for the family. I even spent the Lunar New Year there.

Have you ever seen a mother-in-law like this? And let me tell you, Dongxu hands over his entire monthly salary; we have to ask for every penny we spend. Even… never mind, I won't go into details.” Qin Huairu was still full of grievances.

"Dongxu, Huairu, I know you young people want freedom and to be in charge of yourselves. Your mother is a bit too controlling, but she doesn't mean any harm."

There are no bad parents in the world. You've separated the family, how is she supposed to live alone? If people find out, won't they laugh at you for being unfilial? ..." At this time, Yi Zhonghai already possessed the power of a Taoist master.

After listening to Yi Zhonghai's lecture, Qin Huairu spoke up: "It's fine if we don't separate, but Dongxu's salary can no longer be handed over." This was Qin Huairu's true purpose.

Upon hearing this, Madam Jia immediately jumped up: "Qin Huairu, you little vixen, you still want to rule my house? No way!"

"Then let's separate the family. Or I'll divorce Dongxu. You decide what to do." After saying that, Qin Huairu turned and went back into the inner room.

Jia Dongxu then delivered a brilliant assist: "Anyway, I'm not getting a divorce."

Madam Jia rubbed Jia Dongxu's forehead with her fingers and said with disapproval, "You lifeless thing, you're just obsessed with your wife." Madam Jia was not one to back down.

Seeing that things couldn't be resolved peacefully today, we had no choice but to back down. Finding a daughter-in-law isn't easy; we can't just watch our son remain a bachelor.

He tilted his head and said to the inner room, "It's fine if Dongxu doesn't pay me his salary, but he should give me five yuan a month for retirement. I still have to eat and drink with you guys."

Madam Jia knew that her son couldn't make the decision either, which is why she spoke to the person in the inner room.

Sure enough, Qin Huairu spoke up again from inside the room: "How much does Dongxu earn in a month? I can't possibly give you another five yuan!"

At this point, Yi Zhonghai started to smooth things over again: "Let's settle for a middle ground. Don't let a dollar or two ruin our relationship. Let's make it three yuan!"

Before Jia Zhangshi could retort, Yi Zhonghai, having anticipated her displeasure, said, "Sister-in-law, you eat and drink with the children, and you even get three yuan a month for retirement. That's more than enough. If you ask for more, the children won't have enough to eat, and you'll have to make up for it yourself. You can't just stand by and watch your children go hungry!"

"Alright then, but we need to write a contract, and you'll act as guarantor."

Meanwhile, Niu Dazhuang pulled his uncle back to the backyard.

"Dazhuang, what brings you here so late? Have you had dinner yet?"

"I've already eaten. I was just waiting since I arrived early. I went to meet a friend, just checking in with you. I have some errands to run later."

"Hey kid, where did you get so many friends? Aren't you in a hurry to go back?"

The father and son sat cross-legged on the fire pit. Niu Dazhuang lit a pipe for his uncle and smoked one himself.

"I'm not going back. I want you to help me find a job in the city."

"So you've finally come to your senses, kid. Did your wife let you out?"

"Whoever let me out, I'm going to rely on you from now on."

"Hehe, silly boy, didn't I tell you long ago? I don't have a son. You'll have to adopt a grandson for me in the future, so that one son can continue the family line. All my possessions will be yours in the future."

"Hehe, I have no interest in your fortune. You'll have to pass it on to your grandson yourself!"

"Whatever you want to do, what do you want to do?"

"I can do anything, but when it comes to finding a job, it all depends on your resourcefulness."

"You're always trying to save trouble, just you wait. Beijing isn't like our hometown. You'd better tone down your thuggishness. Of course, we won't let ourselves be bullied!"

"Okay, Uncle. Leave the door open for me. I'll be back later." He then tapped his pipe.

"There's some change and a pack of cigarettes in the cabinet. Don't smoke outside," Niu Youliang said, pointing to the cabinet behind Niu Dazhuang.

"Hehe, Uncle, then I won't be polite. I'll take good care of you when I make money!" With that, he took out a box of Daqianmen cigarettes, humming a little tune as he went out.