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

"No, you have to tell me about their situation so I can come up with a suitable strategy. We can't fight a battle we can't win."

Having said all that, Xu Huizhen recounted everything that had happened between them, from the time they first met until now, in great detail, especially that night. She also shared her own feelings.

Fearing that Chen Xueru might not understand, Xu Huizhen even gestured with her hands to indicate the name.

Chen Xueru stared in astonishment at the gesture: "This is too much... Huizhen, you're not exaggerating, are you?!"

"He was completely drunk at the time, and I did it myself. How could I have made a mistake?"

Chen Xueru looked at Xu Huizhen and said seriously, "Sister, to be honest, I really admire your courage. What you said makes me scared. Such a big thing..."

Want to get rid of the condom? No way! "You've already had a child, what are you afraid of? It'll be a bit difficult at first, but once you get used to it, it'll be indescribably blissful."

Let me put it this way, this experience will be unforgettable. Don't hesitate, I might scare them so much they won't dare come back.

"He's from the countryside, yet he looks down on us city folks. Is his country wife some kind of fairy?" Chen Xueru said indignantly.

"I've figured something out these past two days. This is what a real man does. It's called being responsible and having a sense of duty."

Think about it, if he agrees to my proposal so easily, he'll definitely dump me without hesitation when he finds someone better later.

"What you've said makes me even more excited. No way, do you know where he lives?" Chen Xueru was getting impatient.

"Be reserved, that's what women's reserve is! You can't be too eager, or people will think we don't respect ourselves."

The two best friends spent the whole afternoon plotting how to trap Niu Dazhuang. The more they talked, the more excited they became, and their relationship grew even closer. It was almost dark outside when Chen Xueru finally went home.

Meanwhile, Niu Dazhuang and his father sat cross-legged on the heated kang, sipping a small cup of wine and eating some food, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

"Dazhuang, you should have a job lined up by next week. Have you decided? Want to go to the transportation company?"

"Yes, I've thought it through. Uncle, I have a question for you."

"explain."

What kind of person harbors inexplicable hostility towards strangers?

"What's wrong? Did you run into some weirdo today?"

"He's not exactly a weirdo," Niu Dazhuang said, recounting how he helped Aunt Qi deliver cardboard boxes that day.

After listening, Niu Youliang frowned, thought for a moment, and then said, "Don't worry about this!"

"Uncle, please don't. I'm not sure about this matter, so as not to waste my time tracking it."

"What mischief are you up to, you little rascal?"

"I've heard that spies are quite wealthy; I'm thinking of double-crossing them."

"Alright, you come along and observe first. Once we've confirmed it, we'll act together, you and I. I have weapons, so don't act on your own. Spies usually have pistols."

"I understand, it can't be that much of a coincidence!" Niu Dazhuang was still a little unsure.

"What a coincidence! You're here to watch first. We're not letting you do anything because we're afraid you'll act recklessly and harm innocent people," Niu Youliang said earnestly.

"Oh, Uncle, take your time eating. Leave the door open for me tonight." With that, Niu Dazhuang got off the kang (a heated brick bed) and started to walk out.

"I don't care how you play around outside, but don't neglect your wife who came home."

"I know. After I finish this deal, I'll buy a rickshaw and go back to see her!"

"Just keep it in mind!"

Niu Youliang was quite confident in his nephew's plate-stepping skills, but he was worried that he might be bewitched by women in the city.

Humming a little tune, he strolled over to Dongwang Hutong, to Ye Chunlan's house. Niu Dazhuang was already hatching his own scheme.

Thinking of the good things that were going to happen, she knocked on the door of the Ye family. Ye Chunmei was as enthusiastic as ever. When she opened the door and saw Niu Dazhuang, she closed the door and put her arms around his neck, letting Niu Dazhuang carry her into the house.

"You drank last night, your breath smells like alcohol." Ye Chunmei asked, pouting, as she entered the house.

"Why don't you like it? Where's your sister?"

"It's not that I don't like it, it's that I don't like it when you drink without me. My sister is in a meeting at work and will be home late."

Have you eaten?

"No, I've already made it. We'll eat together when my sister gets back. She's finally relented. You can come visit me whenever you have time. Let's go to the backyard. I've tidied it up these past two days, just waiting for you to come. Hehe... Did you miss me?"

"Is that even a question? I came to find you without thinking about you. My heart was pounding when I came, afraid that your sister would still have a stern face. I was wondering whether I should stay or leave! I never expected my little wife to be so capable, actually managing to persuade your sister, that fierce woman."

"Ugh, don't even mention my sister, she's only doing it for my own good." With that, the two of them started snuggling together.

"Go easy on me tonight. Last time I couldn't recover even after a whole night's rest, and I almost got caught at work the next day."

"Okay, okay, be gentle." The two were whispering sweet nothings to each other when Ye Chunlan knocked on the door.

Ye Chunmei quickly broke free from Niu Dazhuang's embrace, straightened her clothes, and hurried to open the door.

By the bright moonlight, Ye Chunlan saw that Chunmei's face was flushed, and knew that the naughty boy had come again. Changing her tone from last time, she teased, "I've come back at the wrong time, haven't I? I'm sorry to have disturbed you two!" Although she said that, she didn't stop walking.

Ye Chunmei quickly closed the door and hurried after Ye Chunlan: "Sister, you can't go back on your word, Dazhuang is here."

"What did I say?" As she spoke, the two sisters entered the house one after the other.

Ye Chunmei quickly poured hot water for her sister and said with a smile, "That's good, go wash up and eat."

"It's good that you're as sensible as you are tonight."

Ye Chunmei said coquettishly, "Second sister, how am I being unreasonable?"

"In the past, when I came home late, you never poured me water to wash my face."

Niu Dazhuang stood aside, unable to get a word in edgewise.

Ye Chunlan pretended not to see him.

After Ye Chunlan finished washing up, Niu Dazhuang greeted her with a smile, "Hello, Sister Chunlan!"

"Okay, come in and sit down. I have something to tell you."

Ye Chunmei quickly grabbed her arm and said coquettishly, "Sister, didn't we agree? Why did you come back today?"

"Chunmei, don't worry. I said I agreed to your relationship, and I won't go back on my word. Listen to what I have to say to him before you decide."

Ye Chunmei pouted, clearly unhappy.

The two of them stood on the floor of the inner room like elementary school students who had made a mistake.

Ye Chunlan sat in a chair near the south-facing window. After glancing at the two of them, she slowly said, "Logically speaking, I shouldn't approve of your relationship, but Chunmei really can't let you go."

I know that back in the countryside, when Chunmei needed comfort and help the most, you, Niu Dazhuang, lent her a hand.