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

She was verbally defiant and shouted fiercely, but her actions betrayed her. Just as Niu Dazhuang was about to get serious, she suddenly turned on him.

He braced himself against Niu Dazhuang's body as he lunged at him, saying, "You really came? Hurry up and leave, I can't take it anymore, let me rest for a night."

Niu Dazhuang was aware of Xu Jingli's physical condition and didn't try anything forceful; he was just teasing her.

"Hehe, I'm not being stubborn anymore!"

"No."

Niu Dazhuang was about to turn and leave when Xu Jingli spoke again from the kang (heated brick bed): "I'm not just tough on the outside, I'm also quite capable. Come on then!"

Niu Dazhuang didn't turn around, but walked back backwards and flicked her on the forehead: "Naughty!"

Who wouldn't like a woman so full of youthful energy and mischievousness? Niu Dazhuang hummed a little tune as he rode his motorcycle to Qianmen.

Chen Xueru and Xu Huizhen are currently preparing goods. They started doing foreign trade three or four years ago.

The main reason was that Chen Xueru made contact with Elena on Da Mao's side, making it easier for them to transport goods there than for ordinary people.

Since the scale is still small, it's affiliated with the neighborhood committee, and only needs to pay a few hundred yuan in affiliation fees each year.

Chen Xueru and Xu Huizhen are both capable, and they have made a lot of money in recent years.

Chen Xueru gave birth to two sons for Niu Dazhuang. The eldest son, Chen Chengdong, did not share the same surname as Niu Dazhuang and was not influenced by his father, but was still somewhat influenced by Chen Xueru. He only got married last year.

After getting married, the young couple moved out. The daughter-in-law seemed a bit confused and particularly repulsed Niu Dazhuang, her unreliable father-in-law.

Chen Xueru is such a shrewd person, and her son Chen Chengdong is also quite shrewd. How come he found such an unshrewd daughter-in-law? Niu Dazhuang was helpless.

As the father, he hadn't really taken care of his son, so he didn't have much of a say.

The second son, Chen Chengnan, and Xu Huizhen's son, Xu Chengcai, were conceived in Niujiazhuang in 70 and are now in high school.

Niu Dazhuang's appearance did change the fate of these two women quite a bit. For one thing, Xu Huizhen gave birth to a son, and Chen Xueru also had a son.

Xu Huizhen's first child with Niu Dazhuang was a daughter, born in 64, named Jingping. She is twenty-one this year, and has reached the age to find a husband.

The children at home were all grown up and knew a little about the special relationship within their family. When they saw Niu Dazhuang arrive happily, they greeted him and then Xu Jingping took her two younger brothers to the backyard.

"Second sister, why do you always bring us brothers to the backyard every time Dad comes? If you don't come to the backyard, you take us outside to play, and I even get to talk to Dad!" Xu Cheng was already sixteen, taller than Xu Jingping. He was no longer a child who could be easily fooled.

"Exactly! Why do we have to leave just because he's here?!" This hothead was Chen Xueru's second son with Niu Dazhuang.

It's really strange. The eldest brother, Xu Chengdong, has always been a clever kid since he was a child, but the second brother, Xu Chengnan, doesn't even have half the intelligence of his brother. He speaks very bluntly, has a fiery temper, and never says a second word about things that he can't solve.

Xu Huizhen's two children are both quite intelligent and emotionally intelligent, without such a significant difference.

Xu Jingping didn't indulge him, giving him a sharp rebuke on the head: "Let's not meddle in big matters. Let the others come later, that's fine, why all the nonsense?"

"Second sister, you're not being fair! Why am I the one who gets beaten, but you don't beat the little money-grubber?"

"You all meant the same thing just now. Listen to what Cheng Cai said, and then think about what you said. If you don't change, no one will talk to you at school anymore."

"If nobody pays attention to me, nobody pays attention to me. If my mom hadn't forced me, I wouldn't want to go to that damn school."

"Jingping, where are you taking your two younger brothers? Why did you run away as soon as you saw me?" Niu Dazhuang saw the children greet him and leave. After entering the house, he didn't see Xu Huizhen and Chen Xueru, so he chased after them.

Xu Jingping had reservations about her father and older sister getting together.

My biggest grudge is against my eldest sister, Xu Jingli. You're a college student, what kind of partner couldn't you find? Why did you have to get together with my dad? Even though he's not officially related to you, he's still your stepfather. A stepfather is still a father. How could you two get together?

My second biggest regret is this unreliable father. With so many women, why did he have to get together with my eldest sister, making things difficult for us younger generation?

They've barely cared for us since we were little, and now they're just causing trouble.

That's why Cheng Dong's wife keeps her distance from you; she's afraid you'll lead Cheng Dong astray. Like father, like son.

Xu Jingping turned around and said, "I'm afraid you'll lead your two younger brothers astray."

"Jingping, is there some misunderstanding between us, father and daughter?" Niu Dazhuang said to his daughter, feeling helpless.

Xu Jingping rolled her eyes at Niu Dazhuang: "There's no misunderstanding, I just can't stand your behavior. Is there anything else?"

"Hey, you little brat, you're so insensible. Where are your mother and the others?" The girl's all grown up now, and Niu Dazhuang was completely helpless; he could only listen.

I silently repeated to myself, "This is my own child, this is my own child..." My pleasant mood vanished instantly.

This is the helplessness of being a parent. Even with many children, it still hurts to bite all ten fingers.

The two brothers looked at their second sister in surprise, thinking, "I didn't expect our usually good-tempered second sister to be so fierce! She even dares to speak so bluntly to her father."

"My mom and Aunt Xue Ru went out to find goods," Xu Jingping replied indifferently.

Niu Dazhuang's face wasn't very good. His daughter was too grown up to be hit, but his two sons were still a force to be reckoned with. "You two rascals, come with me."

The two brothers looked to Xu Jingping for help.

Xu Jingping is now even more conflicted. It is only natural for a father to discipline his son. Besides, Cheng Nan really needs his father to keep an eye on him. If he is not disciplined, he will be ruined.

"Dad, I won't stop you from disciplining your son, but you have to do it reasonably. You can't just beat him up and call it a day."

"I still need you..." Seeing the disappointment in his daughter's eyes, Niu Dazhuang didn't finish his sentence.

Niu Dazhuang can't be called a doting father to his daughters, but he's never actually hit them since they were little, while his sons have certainly gotten a lot of beatings from him.

I also try my best to behave well in front of my daughters.

"Okay, I understand." The father was suffering in his heart. He wasn't controlled by his own mother back then, but twenty years later, he was controlled by his own daughter. Who could he complain to?

As expected, Chen Chengnan got beaten up again. This time, the kid wasn't stubborn; after taking a few hits, he knew to hide behind Xu Jingping.

"You don't want to go to school? You think you're something special? If I hear you say that again, I'll skin you alive."

"This is fascism! This is tyranny!" Chen Chengnan retorted from behind Xu Jingping.