Courtyard House: Drunk and tipsy, the whole courtyard exposed at the start.

Zhang Dabiao's actions startled the old deaf man, Liu Pangpang who was just about to step in and settle things, and Yan Laokou who was still watching.

Hey!

Has Zhang Dabiao gone mad, attacking even the elderly without any restraint?

The deaf old man quickly rolled inside. If someone dares to take direct action, do you still dare to gamble on whether he dares to hit an old man?

Isn't that just courting death?

I only have one life!

"You dare smash the old lady's window?! Zhang Dabiao, are you trying to rebel?"

As soon as Sha Zhu struggled, he was pulled back by Xu Damao, Liu Guangqi, Qi Datou, and Zhong Xiaohu.

"Rebel my ass! Is she the Empress Dowager or some kind of piece of trash? She dares to accuse me of rebellion?!"

"Silly Zhu, I don't have time to explain anything to you. I'll let you off the hook today because of the rain."

"If you're not satisfied, you can draw up any lines you want tomorrow, and I'll take them all—one-on-one, group fight, report you, or call the police, it's up to you."

"But now, get those pieces of trash out of here right now, don't fucking ruin our meal!"

Zhang Dabiao's gaze made Sha Zhu tremble with fear.

That was a look of genuine determination to kill himself, not just pretense.

Zhang Dabiao really got carried away. I was just having a meal, and they kept coming up to beg for food. It's never going to end, is it?

(I've already written seven or eight filler chapters! Even the whole academy meeting couldn't fill as many chapters as me! All the readers are going to leave!)

I was just having a meal, do you think it's easy for me?

So he doesn't care about reasoning, labeling, reporting to the police, or contacting the local street office.

We'll strike first as a sign of respect!

Pulled by the rain, Sha Zhu didn't dare to say much, but he pointed at Zhang Dabiao in the air with his finger, then turned around and went to help Yi Zhonghai.

He Yushui naturally had to follow, afraid that her brother would make another mistake.

At this moment, the silent, cold-faced old woman also arrived at the backyard. She didn't look at anyone or scream, but silently helped Yi Zhonghai up and returned to the middle courtyard.

They were as indifferent as mannequins, but the more indifferent they were, the less people dared to utter a sound.

The most terrifying thing is when someone who has been silent for a long time suddenly explodes, because you have absolutely no idea where their bottom line is.

Qin Huairu and Bang Geng were completely terrified; Bang Geng didn't even dare to cry.

But as Qin Huairu helped the groaning Jia Zhangshi away, she glanced at the milk on the table and asked with some difficulty—

"Da Biao..."

"roll!"

Then the Jia family quickly ran back to the central courtyard.

Wait, where's Jia Dongxu?

No one helped him up; where is he?

That bastard ran away incredibly fast!

Only then did Zhang Dabiao finally let out a sigh of relief—

"Damn it! They're all idiots! Are they out of their minds?!"

"Um, I wasn't talking about you, Teacher Yan. Is there something else?"

As luck would have it, Yan Bugui was the only one left standing at the Moon Gate. He was about to say a few words and ask for a drink, but Zhang Dabiao cursed in his direction, "Damn it!"

Do you think his mother was embarrassed or not?

Although reluctant, Yan Bugui could only adjust his glasses, clear his throat, wave his hand, and say nonchalantly, "It's alright, you young people, go ahead and do your thing."

Then, turning around very slowly, my mind was screaming—

"Call me! Keep me here! Stay! I'm your Uncle San... Uncle Er!"

Tell me to stay!

[Shut up and call me!]

Stay!

But everyone just stared at him silently, without saying a word.

Actually, they were also waiting for the third uncle to give his concluding remarks.

Then three seconds passed, and no one called out.

Yan Bugui felt something was strange and looked back.

Everyone stared at him blankly, making him blush with embarrassment.

Then I quickly passed through the moon gate and slipped away.

Hahahaha!

A burst of laughter erupted in the backyard.

Liu Haizhong was originally planning to go out and do some reflection, but then he saw Yi Zhonghai faint and Yan Bugui run away...

He's all alone, it's hard... hard what?

劈？

烧？

Start a fire?

After much deliberation, he gave up; his head was throbbing.

Forget it, I won't go out. I'll whip him a few more times when Guangtian and Guangfu come back. It's a real disappointment that I didn't get a chance to promote the Liu family's educational theories today!

[Guangtian Guangfu—Are you the devil?!]

Yan Jieben was supposed to leave like everyone else, after the event ended, but he walked slowly and kept glancing back every now and then.

"Hey, Da Biao, wanna have one?"

[Holy crap, Yan Jiecheng, are you addicted to this?]

However, Zhang Dabiao wasn't stingy and tossed him a Yellow Crane Tower cigarette. Yan Jiecheng's performance just now was quite remarkable.

Although he was usually stingy, he still upheld that tiny bit of justice in the end.

Of course, if his father hadn't been there, if the crowd hadn't stopped Sha Zhu, and if the old man hadn't fainted, the outcome would have been uncertain.

But his performance today was already quite good.

Yan Jiecheng, with his sharp eyes, noticed it was a filter tip and hurriedly caught it, afraid of dropping the cigarette on the ground.

Upon closer inspection, it really is a filter tip, no doubt about it!

So, with the food still in his mouth, he said in a fawning manner, "Holy crap! Biaozi, you're so generous!"

"So, what else do you want me to do?"

"Should I go to the neighborhood committee or report it to the police? Should I report the Jia family, or the old man, the simple-minded Zhu, or the deaf old woman?"

"As long as it's not murder or arson, just let me know, and I'll take care of it perfectly!"

Everyone was speechless...

It still has to be you, Yan Jiecheng!

He's the kind of guy who won't act until he sees the benefits.

"Get out of here! What kind of nonsense is going on in your head?"

"You think I'm as stingy as you?"

"Sit down and eat!"

"what?"

Now it was Yan Jiecheng's turn to be surprised. Zhang Dabiao had invited the three Liu brothers to dinner because of the incident that morning when he beat Xu Damao. Almost everyone in the courtyard knew about this.

But should we invite Yan Jiecheng to dinner?

Why?

"It's not just you, it's Liu Gen, Hu Zi, and Da Tou too!"

"Stay for dinner, everyone!"

Tian Liugen, Qi Datou, and Zhong Xiaohu, who were about to go back to their rooms, were stunned. Why were they involved?

We're just here to join in the fun, aren't we?

"No, Da Biao, you..."

"This meal is too expensive, we...we can't afford it..."

Liu Gen and his group are a bit timid and hesitant. These days, if you ask someone to treat you to a few steamed buns or a bowl of vegetarian noodles, they'll just have to be shameless and agree.

We can always invite them back when we have the money later.

But this table...

I really can't afford to pay it back.

Zhang Dabiao pulled the man back and pressed him onto a stool. Then Xu Damao told Xu Xiaoling, Guangtian, Guangfu, and the others to bring a few more stools—and a few more stoves too. Damn, he underestimated the winter nights in the north; the temperature was too low.

"It's my fault. I was originally going to treat Damao and Guangqi to dinner today to apologize."

"But since we've run into each other, let's all go together."

"Brothers, I haven't forgotten how you all helped carry my father's coffin during his funeral."

"I won't say anything more today. Stay for a meal. I, Zhang Dabiao, will remember everyone's kindness!"

Upon hearing Zhang Dabiao's words, Xu Damao and Liu Guangqi quickly greeted everyone.

The food on the table is enough for these 11 people.

When Zhang Dabiao said this, Xu Damao and Liu Guangqi had no objections, so they sat down with peace of mind, and even added a table and a few stools.

Yan Jiecheng?

They'd already picked up their bowls and poured the broth over them! Then they started eating with gusto!

What are you waiting for!

Are you out of your mind?

You've never had four dishes before, have you?

Since we're already here, what are we waiting for?

"Hey, Zhang Dabiao! You've forgotten about me, haven't you?"

Just as everyone was about to pour some drinks and exchange a few words, a delicate voice came from the corner next to them.

?

Zhang Dabiao looked up and realized it was Lou Xiao'e.

"Why haven't you left yet?"

Lou Xiao'e—【?!】 She's so angry she's turned into a little pufferfish again.

"No, no, I meant, what brings you here?"

"I came with Aunt Chen. We'd like to see what your yard looks like."

Aunt Chen, referring to Xu Damao's mother, has been working as a nanny in Lou Bancheng's family for decades, doing things like cooking, cleaning, gardening, and laundry. Today, after "getting off work," Lou Xiao'e became curious and wanted to see what their No. 95 courtyard was like, so she followed along.

Xu Damao's mother is still following along. The eldest daughter of the Lou family has arrived, and she has to serve her. However, there were too many unexpected events and things were too chaotic just now, so she didn't have time to speak.

"Xiao'e, did you come to see me?"

Slightly tipsy, Xu Damao only noticed Lou Xiao'e at this moment. There were too many messy things going on before, and everyone was "fighting" with their adrenaline pumping up, ready to mess with Sha Zhu at any moment. He had really forgotten about what was going on around him.

Lou Xiao'e rolled her eyes. She later learned that Aunt Chen had actually told her mother about the blind date, and thankfully her mother hadn't agreed.

Why are you still looking for me?

A high school sophomore who frequented the Eight Great Hutongs?

Even if I were cursed, I wouldn't come after you.

When the drunken Xu Damao saw Lou Xiao'e, who looked like a porcelain doll, his first reaction was—

"Xiao'e, I'm willing. I don't mind if the child takes the surname Lou!"

Holy crap?!

Listen to what you're saying!