The Beginning of a Courtyard House: Sixty Years of Internal Strength

"Xu Damao, you've got quite a stash of money! You even have a roast chicken." Li Jianguo said in surprise.

Yan Jiecheng had already grabbed a chicken leg and started eating it. As expected of the Yan family, their tendency to take advantage of others is inherited from one another.

"Of course, let me tell you, it's only because I haven't taken over the job yet. Once I start working, I can eat roast chicken every few days without any problem." Xu Damao opened the wine with a smug look on his face.

"Hey, Da Mao, I've never heard you call yourself Liu Guangqi. I remember Liu Haizhong's eldest son, Liu Guangqi, who isn't much older than you, is he?"

"Don't even mention that guy. We used to play together so well when we were kids, but ever since he got into vocational school, he hasn't even given us a second glance. Humph, what a piece of trash he is." Xu Damao snorted angrily.

"That's right, you don't know Liu Guangqi, he's no good. He's always trying to sow discord between his two younger brothers at home, he's a real scoundrel." Yan Jiecheng also complained at this moment.

"By the way, today was the Level 8 worker exam at the steel rolling mill. What level did Liu Haizhong get? Da Mao, do you guys know?"

"Level 6, one level below Yi Zhonghai. He's probably furious right now. He'll probably get a good beating tonight." Da Mao curled his lip in disdain.

"No way, his second and third sons are only a few years old now. They can't withstand a beating." Li Jianguo was extremely surprised.

"Yes, Brother Jianguo, you're right. His third son is still young, but his second son is already getting beaten up all the time. Now he gets beaten up every few days."

"You have no idea, living across from him is quite a spectacle, there's always something to watch." Liu Haizhong would grab his belt and whip him mercilessly, every time. Liu Guangtian would end up with a bruised and swollen face. Xu Damao laughed gleefully.

"Fine, they really went all out on this fringe." Li Jianguo shook his head speechlessly, not expecting it to start so soon.

As the three men clinked glasses and exchanged toasts, Xu Damao and Yan Jiecheng both drank too much.

Xu Damao had a moderate alcohol tolerance, while Yan Jiecheng ate and drank a lot, feeling that he would be missing out if he didn't eat a little bit. Before long, they were both drunk.

Li Jianguo was speechless. He was drinking with the two guys, but it seemed he wasn't having a good time. Every time they were drinking, he would slip under the table.

Li Jianguo first helped Yan Jiecheng home. As a good brother who drank and ate meat together, he had to enjoy the same treatment as Xu Damao.

He directly channeled his internal energy into Yan Jiecheng, relieving him of his troubles. However, according to the original story, Yan Jiecheng didn't have any children until the very end. Could he have been destined to be childless?

To be honest, there are quite a few childless people in this courtyard.

However, this is going to be a problem; by the time he gets married, he'll probably have to become Grandpa Yan.

Recalling the original storyline and the adorable appearances of Yu Li and Lou Xiao'e, Li Jianguo's heart pounded wildly.

Unfortunately, both girls are too young now, so they have no chance at all.

Let's wait until they get married. Once my two good brothers are married and have new wives, it will be easier for me to enter the bridal chamber for them.

When Yan Bugui saw Yan Jiecheng being helped back, he was also disappointed. He had told his son before he left to drink less and to pack up the leftovers. He never expected his son to be so disappointing and get drunk so quickly.

Li Jianguo didn't wait for Yan Fugui to speak before handing Yan Jiecheng to him.

Li Jianguo went home to help his brother Mao. After leaving Mao with Xu's mother, he went home.

He hadn't had enough to drink earlier, so he started drinking again by himself, and only after finishing a whole bottle did he feel he was almost done.

He was too lazy to clean it himself, so he simply put it into his spatial storage and used his mind to clean it.

Li Jianguo lay in bed, and suddenly felt like he had become a pig castrator again, casting two pigs at once. He fell asleep amidst his random thoughts.

The next day, Li Jianguo went to see his good sister. He hadn't been there for a week because he had too many trivial matters to deal with lately.

Li Jianguo walked into the silk shop. Chen Xueru saw him immediately.

"Jianguo, my little brother, is here. What have you been busy with lately? Why haven't you come to see your sister?" Chen Xueru looked at Li Jianguo unhappily.

"Sister Xue Ru, I recently went to the countryside to do some shopping. I just finished my task and came to find you." Li Jianguo followed Chen Xue Ru to the backyard with practiced ease.

"Jianguo, it's almost noon. Let me make you some food, let's eat together. There aren't many people around today," Chen Xueru said happily.

Upon hearing this, Li Jianguo thought, "A meal and drinks are perfect! I finally have a chance!"

There's a saying that goes, "If a woman can't get drunk, a man has no chance."

"Great, sister, I've been wanting to try your cooking for ages."

Soon after, Chen Xueru brought out a few side dishes. She also opened a bottle of Moutai, and the two began to clink glasses and chat. The conversation became more and more lively, and they sat closer and closer together until Chen Xueru leaned on Li Jianguo's shoulder. Chen Xueru was a little drunk.

Li Jianguo could tell at a glance that he was faking being drunk. After all, in the original drama, Chen Xueru's alcohol tolerance was also top-notch, so how could she possibly be drunk after only drinking a few ounces of liquor?

However, Li Jianguo was still uneasy. Was she pretending to be drunk to give herself a chance, or was she testing his attitude?

What if I try to touch her inappropriately? Will she kick me out immediately? Otherwise, all my efforts will be wasted.

Should he continue to act like a beast? Li Jianguo decided it was better to test the waters.

He helped Chen Xueru, who was leaning on his shoulder, and said, "Sister Xueru, let me tell you a joke."

"Jianguo, tell us quickly," Chen Xueru said, still half asleep.

"There was a scholar on his way to take the imperial examination. He stayed at an inn that night and happened to meet a woman who was also seeking lodging."

However, there was only one room in the shop, and there were no other inns nearby, so the two had no choice but to stay there.

Before going to sleep, the woman drew a line in the middle of the bed. She told Qiu Sheng, "If you dare cross this line, you're a beast."

The scholar took it seriously and acted like Liu Xiahui, never crossing the line even that one night.

Who knew that when the woman woke up the next day, she slapped the scholar, said, "You're not even as good as an animal," and ran away. "Sister Xue Ru, what should I do in this situation?"

Chen Xueru chuckled after hearing this. "Jianguo, I still think it's better to be a beast." Chen Xueru looked at Li Jianguo with seductive eyes.

Li Jianguo couldn't hold back any longer. He rushed over, picked her up, and threw her onto the bed.

An hour passed amidst enthusiastic applause.

Chen Xueru had already fainted and fallen asleep. Looking at the marks on her body, Li Jianguo was extremely proud.

This dual cultivation technique is truly incredibly useful and powerful—it's like a perpetual motion machine!

Li Jianguo held her and waited. She slept until 3 p.m., when she woke up groggily and said in a hoarse voice, "Brother, get me a glass of water."