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

"Split up? Dazhuang, aren't you afraid we'll get robbed or scammed?" Despite Chen Xueru's usual strong personality, both of them felt uneasy in an unfamiliar environment, especially in a foreign country.

"Yes, we're just going to see your old flame. All the connections here belong to her. You were the one who said you wanted to smooth things over, but now you're not going to do anything about it. That won't do," Xu Huizhen quickly chimed in.

"By the way, Elena mentions you every time she calls."

"Xueru, you know best what happened between me and Elena back then, right? How come after all these years, you still want me to sacrifice my body?"

Xu Jingli was unaware of this, her big eyes blinking as she curiously looked at the three of them.

When talking about what happened back then, Niu Dazhuang got all excited. He was like a wronged wife who had finally found someone to stand up for her after years of suffering.

"Jingli'er, let me tell you, I suffered terribly back then because of your mother and her husband. They didn't treat me like a human being at all. Yes, they didn't treat me like a human being at all. They treated me like a donkey. Back then, I was just an ignorant teenager..."

"Stop right there, you're still a naive young man. Jingli'er, don't listen to his nonsense. When we met, he was already married back in his hometown."

Still a clueless boy, why don't you just say you were still wearing open-crotch pants? Good heavens! Although we were both widows back then, we didn't know as much as you, a clueless boy.

"You've been causing us so much trouble just for your own convenience, and now that you're scared of what you've done, your mother and I have no choice but to join forces."

"Hey, Xue Ru, don't get sidetracked! Back then, wasn't it you who sold me out so that Elena would buy more fabric from your shop!"

"What are you afraid of, you're a grown man. You had a lot of fun back then, didn't you? You're the kind of person who takes advantage of others and then acts innocent. It's infuriating."

The three of them acted like middle-aged people from the countryside, pointing out each other's shortcomings... and each felt wronged.

This delighted Xu Jingli. It turned out that her American friend and Aunt Xue Ru were much bolder than she was when they were young.

"Jingli'er, don't laugh. We had no choice back then. Without a man to rely on, you were bullied. Your Aunt Xueru's husband ran away with the family's money, and your biological father was even more shameless. He'd be better off dead than alive."

Xu Huizhen's comment about hitting Xu Jingli's biological father immediately calmed the atmosphere down.

"Mom, are you saying my biological father is still alive?"

Damn! Xu Huizhen accidentally revealed a secret she had kept hidden for over twenty years.

"Jing Li'er! Actually, I didn't mean to hide it from you on purpose..."

Niu Dazhuang never expected this to happen. Xu Jingli was sitting next to him, so he quickly put his arm around her shoulder.

"Don't get agitated. Your mother must have had her reasons back then. Just listen to what she has to say."

Niu Dazhuang suddenly remembered that in the original drama, Xu Jingli even ran away because of this matter...

He's on a train heading north now, so he definitely won't run away, but he'll probably have a few days of sulking with Xu Huizhen.

Xu Huizhen then recounted in detail why she had asked her cousin to go on a blind date for her back then.

"You know how much your biological father hated you. He was pregnant with you and about to give birth, but he resolutely went off to pursue his own happiness. You're just like your biological father in that stubbornness."

After you were born, he never even glanced at you. What use is a father like that! So when you were old enough to understand, and asked where your father was, I told you he was dead.

"Jingli'er, are you really going to acknowledge this irresponsible man as your own?" Niu Dazhuang chimed in.

"I never said I wanted to acknowledge him. I'm just angry. You kept such a big thing from me for so many years. I always thought he was dead. How many other things did you keep from me back then?"

"This time it's really over. I've even told you how I schemed against Dazhuang back then, so what else could it be?"

Chen Xueru knew more about Xu Huizhen's family affairs than Niu Dazhuang did. She quickly changed the subject.

"I want to be alone for a while." Seeing that none of the three moved, she continued, "Don't worry, I'm not that stupid as to be so upset about an irresponsible man. I'm just a little confused and want to be alone for a while."

The three of them then came out and went to the private room next door.

Just as Xu Huizhen was about to complain, Niu Dazhuang quickly said, "Don't try to shift the blame, I won't take the fall."

"Look how scared you are. I didn't mean to blame you. I just wanted to say that you should comfort her these next few days and not let her overthink things."

"Offer more comfort, is that what you mean literally?"

Xu Huizhen reached out and shoved Niu Dazhuang: "I've been watching you closely, and you still make jokes like this."

Niu Dazhuang put his arm around her waist, thought for a moment, and then comforted her, "Don't worry, I'm here. After dinner, I promise I'll give her an injection and she'll be fine."

Chen Xueru added, "Maybe this method really works. Sometimes when I'm feeling irritable, Dazhuang comes over, gets an injection, and I feel much better..."

"Xue Ru, what's wrong with you? You can't be like Jing Li'er!"

"Don't worry, I won't let Jingli get hurt. I haven't asked her since, how is Elena doing in Russia now?"

"So-so, not much progress over the years. The Yusupova family, on the other hand, is doing quite well now. Most of the men here are alcoholics, and they beat people after drinking. Elena's husband died last year; he froze to death after drinking."

Yusupowa's husband is probably still alive, but they're divorced. This will make things easier for you.

"Xue Ru, don't give me that. You're trying to make me use my body again. This time we're talking about a proper business deal, there's no need for this kind of thing. If the business grows bigger, they won't make more money too!"

Niu Dazhuang may not know that Da Mao's women mature early, and by the time they are over thirty, they all have a "barrel waist." However, there are exceptions: the higher a woman's social standing, the more attention she pays to managing her figure.

Hopefully, these two won't disappoint me, otherwise, I really won't be able to bring myself to kiss them.

Xu Huizhen pulled off something amazing.

"Don't just rely on your family's abilities. Elena and Yusupow both have daughters, not just one. If you're so capable, take them both down, and we'll applaud you."

Niu Dazhuang might not be interested in Elena and Yusupova, who were in their forties, but he was very interested in young beauties in their twenties.

Objectively speaking, Elena and Yusupova were both stunning beauties back then, so their daughters would certainly be just as beautiful.

"Huizhen, look, look, Dazhuang's eyes light up as soon as he talks about young women, like an old wolf that has spotted its prey."

"Was I that obvious?"

The two nodded in unison

"My self-control is still lacking! Huizhen, you've changed too. You're willing to sacrifice me for more money."