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

After having lunch at work, Niu Dazhuang's day and a half of rest officially began. He had promised his wife, so he should keep his word.

I rode my bicycle home first.

During the day, most of the men in the courtyard went to work, so when Niu Dazhuang entered the courtyard, it was the women and children who were there.

Jia Zhangshi was the most enthusiastic; upon seeing Niu Dazhuang, she approached him with a beaming smile.

"Dazhuang, you're finally back. I don't know which mouthy person told your wife that someone died in your rented house. Well, my Huairu hasn't been home these past few days."

Niu Dazhuang knew that she was just trying to gain some advantage by showing off her achievements. Qin Huairu cared about her family affairs, and he would certainly not treat her unfairly. As for you, Jia Zhangshi, well, that's just laughable.

"Oh, then I must thank her third sister properly." He continued walking towards the west courtyard, pushing his bicycle.

As soon as Niu Dazhuang entered the west courtyard, Aunt Qi chimed in, "Aunt Jia, you're flattering him a bit too early. Niu Dazhuang hasn't even been officially promoted yet!"

Madam Jia rolled her eyes at her: "I'm not flattering you, we're really relatives."

"Who knows whether it's proper or not?"

"Qi Wangshi, I think Niu Dazhuang didn't beat your family enough last time. Why are we so improper? Unlike some other families, they're too proper. Their sons are already eighteen or nineteen and still no one is getting a marriage proposal. Could there be something wrong with them?" Jia Zhangshi was second to none when it came to being sarcastic and sarcastic.

"Jia Zhangshi, I wonder who she is. Back then, because she needed a mouth to eat, she dressed up all the time, making everyone think there was a secret door in my compound!"

The third aunt stepped in to smooth things over: "Alright, we're all old neighbors, let's all keep quiet."

An older woman quickly pulled Jia Zhangshi aside.

Niu Dazhuang had no interest in paying attention to them. When he entered the house, the two sisters were sharing a blanket, taking a nap at noon.

Niu Dazhuang rubbed his hands together to warm them up, and laughed heartily...

The two sisters opened their eyes at the same time. Qin Huairu didn't move, but Qin Xueru pinched Dazhuang's arm and said coquettishly, "You come back and bully us. It was so cold and creepy, how annoying!"

"Has it been confirmed?"

"Yes, it should be."

"Great! I've managed to get two big hens over the past two years. You can feed them and they'll eat two eggs every day from now on."

"Am I included too?" Qin Huairu asked timidly.

"Of course, how could I not cherish such a wonderful person as Third Sister?"

"Dazhuang, we don't have much food left. We can't feed the chickens with any extra!"

"It's alright, I'll take care of everything. Let's buy some eggs first. But you two shouldn't stay still all the time; if the baby gets too big, it'll be difficult to deliver."

"You really know a lot. Xue Ru, are you sure this is his first time being a father?"

"Hey, Third Sister, I didn't offend you, did I? Why are you trying to sabotage me right to my face?"

"Hmph! How am I some kind of wonderful person? You're just making fun of me!"

"Sister! How could I laugh at you? I'm praising you!"

"Don't take advantage of me because I'm uneducated and don't know anything. If you're so capable, kill Jia Dongxu right now, and I'll be yours alone."

"Sigh, pregnant women are unpredictable. I can't afford to mess with them. Xue Ru, I'm going home to report for duty. I have to go out now, but I'll definitely be back tonight." After saying that, Niu Dazhuang quickly hid.

He hadn't eaten meat for more than ten days. Luckily, he had many women. After leaving the courtyard, Niu Dazhuang rode north without any hesitation.

It would be inconvenient for Chen Xueru during the day, so it would be convenient for Lin Yongmei, who was hiding in Yonghe Temple.

Let's test the results of the training we did a while ago and intensify it today. I'll find a dead end and store the bike in my spatial storage, or perhaps climb over the wall to get in.

He jumped down from the wall, dusted himself off, and took measured steps. He coughed lightly at the doorway as a signal to Lin Yongmei inside, so as not to scare her.

The sound of light footsteps approaching grew louder. The door opened, and Lin Yongmei knelt on the ground, her upper body prostrate: "Master is back."

Niu Dazhuang was very satisfied with his teaching results and nodded: "Did you complete the tasks I assigned before I left?"

"Reporting to Master, it's complete." Without telling her to get up, Lin Yongmei remained in her original position.

"Okay, stand up and show it to me."

Lin Yongmei stood up quickly, ran into the bedroom with small steps, and took out a stack of rough-edged paper.

Niu Dazhuang began to inspect the work.

This isn't about making Lin Yongmei practice calligraphy; it's about making her write two pieces of calligraphy every day, the content of which is that Niu Dazhuang is Lin Yongmei's only true god.

This is called brainstorming, or instilling ideas.

Niu Dazhuang is enjoying a royal treatment here, hahaha...

Of course, Niu Dazhuang couldn't skimp on her food; he even left her one of the only two cured meats in the space.

Niu Dazhuang held her chin with his hand and said, "Stay with me and I won't treat you badly. I'll move you in a while."

Lin Yongmei was soaked in sweat and had no strength left. She could only give a soft hum in response.

Niu Dazhuang was now full of energy. Seeing Lin Yongmei's pitiful state, he even suspected that this esoteric Buddhist practice had the function of replenishing yang by absorbing yin.

It was getting dark, so he jumped over the wall, got on his bicycle, and went to Chen Xueru's house for a free meal.

This young woman knows how to enjoy life. When she saw Niu Dazhuang arrive, she was in a good mood and even opened a bottle of red wine.

"Sister, are you just going to drink this red wine straight? How about some peanuts?" Niu Dazhuang said in a rustic voice.

"Brother, how did you even come up with this idea? Red wine with peanuts. Do you think you're drinking Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor)?" Chen Xueru said, shaking her wine glass, her lips slightly parted, and a red line entered her mouth.

"Sister Chen, I'm just a roughneck, I can't drink this stuff, please give me Erguotou instead!"

"No, you get so reckless after you've had a few drinks, I can't stand it."

Niu Dazhuang tilted his head back and downed the glass of red wine in one gulp. "Ah..." Alright, you've finished drinking. Hurry up and serve the food.

"You're utterly worthless!"

"Sister Chen, that's not right. How can drinking red wine be considered high-class? And drinking baijiu (Chinese liquor) be considered low-class? This is typical foreign worship!"

"So what if I admire foreign things? Foreign countries are developing better than China right now..." Niu Dazhuang quickly got up and covered her mouth.

"Don't talk nonsense! You don't want to live anymore!"

"That's why I was telling you!"

"Walls have ears, don't you know! Let me tell you, we have a habit of eavesdropping in our courtyard." He said, looking at the door.

Then he continued, "People shouldn't entrust their safety to others, even those they consider most reliable."

Chen Xueru understood and whispered, "You mean Zhang Ma will report me?"

"If you're unsure, why are you using your own vulnerabilities to test someone else's character?"

"What my little brother says is true!" she said, leaning her upper body against Niu Dazhuang.

He'd only been close for two minutes when his face changed, and he reached out and pinched Niu Dazhuang's waist.