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

"Braised beef noodles, but we're out of leafy greens at home. Come on, Guangtian Guangfu, lend a hand and break off some leafy greens to add in!"

Zhang Dabiao has been eating too much oily food these past few days, so sending over some cabbage at this time is just right, isn't it?

"Has Xiaoling eaten yet?"

"have eaten……"

"I'll have another bowl after I've finished this one!"

Without saying a word, Zhang Dabiao pulled Xu Xiaoling to sit down. "Four packets of noodles for four people, that's fine."

The door to He Yushui's house across from the Intermediate People's Court was also opened, but seeing them huddled together cooking something, He Yushui felt a little embarrassed.

Firstly, she had eaten and drunk for free yesterday, including milk, and Zhang Dabiao had given her medicine. Logically, she should reciprocate with something, but she had nothing at home.

Secondly, my silly brother's performance yesterday almost got him into a fight with Zhang Dabiao and his gang.

If she goes out at this time, do you think it's better to say hello or not?

So the rain simply closed the door.

Xu Xiaoling, with her sharp eyes, saw it, as did Zhang Dabiao. Guangtian and Guangfu were busy eating, completely unaware of what was happening.

So Zhang Dabiao took a bowl, filled it with noodles, and had Xu Xiaoling take it over.

Stomach problems... I still need to eat something warm and take good care of myself.

I'm feeding her instant noodles, so it shouldn't count as raising my enemy's sister, right?

This is junk food!

And I also brought her a bowl of it as a side dish.

On another note, Zhang Dabiao and Sha Zhu didn't really have any grudges. He got his head slapped by Sha Zhu on New Year's Day, but he had already paid compensation and settled the debt. I could continue to cause trouble even if the debt wasn't settled, but taking money and settling the debt before finding fault again would be against the rules of the underworld.

While Zhang Dabiao was pondering these questions, Guang Tian Guangfu had even finished the broth at the bottom of the pot and was still licking his lips—

"Brother Biao, I'm still hungry..."

Are you two pigs?

"What did you two have for breakfast?"

"Two steamed buns per person isn't enough."

"Then why can't your mom do more?"

"Two steamed buns are already considered good. Our monthly ration is only 27 jin (13.5 catties), so we can't afford to eat them without being careful."

张大彪算了算，就按1个月30天来算，1天3顿，那1顿就3两？

150 grams?

What's the point of eating that?!

"Yeah, Brother Biao, these days, some families can eat a whole cornbread in one meal. I heard that in the countryside around Beijing, the grass roots and tree bark have been almost completely stripped away."

Zhang Dabiao couldn't imagine what that scene would be like, so he could only sigh and curse.

"Ah, these plague-ridden years..."

"Who can argue with that?"

After finishing her noodles, Xu Xiaoling returned to the backyard. At this time, some neighbors came over to return the plates and bowls from yesterday. Liu Gen, Hu Zi, and Da Tou also brought some cornmeal, as well as dried vegetables, sweet potatoes, and chili peppers from their home.

There weren't many items, but it was a token of appreciation. Zhang Dabiao politely declined, but accepted everything.

It should be a give-and-take situation.

At this point, they stopped reading altogether. What was the point of reading anyway? After Guangtian and Guangfu finished washing the pots and pans, the three of them sat at the doorway and chatted idly.

Speaking of...

They didn't use dish soap. Should I go back to my apartment and wash it again?

I always feel like it's not clean enough.

At this moment, Sha Zhu came in with an old man. Judging from the glass in the old man's hand and the bag of tools and wooden strips on his back, he must have come to repair the old deaf man's doors and windows.

As I passed by the Intermediate People's Court, I happened to see Zhang Dabiao and Liu Guangtian chatting there, and Zhang Dabiao and Liu Guangtian each had a filter.

Sha Zhu thought for a moment, then walked over. Guang Tian Guang Fu immediately stood up alertly.

Is this silly Zhu trying to challenge Zhang Dabiao to a duel first thing in the morning?

It's very likely, because Xu Damao and Liu Guangqi both went out, and Liu Gen and the others were also busy with their own things.

就靠他们3人，对付这人高马大战斗力四合院第一的傻柱（傻柱身高178cm，刘光天175、光福162、张大彪170）……

To be honest, I'm a little unsure.

"Zhang Dabiao." But Sha Zhu didn't make a move; he just walked over and called out to Zhang Dabiao.

"what?"

"You're the one who broke the old lady's doors and windows, you admit it, right?"

"I admit it."

"So, you'll have to pay for the repairs?"

"Go ahead and take it."

"..."

"Can't you speak properly, kid?"

"Why didn't you speak properly? If you say I smashed the doors and windows, I admit it. If you say I'll pay for the repairs, that's fine too."

"How else do you want me to speak properly?"

Zhang Dabiao made a gesture of a bear spreading its hands, indicating his helplessness.

I didn't swear; I was just speaking normally.

"Can't you learn to respect the elderly and care for the young? The old lady is so old, she just wanted a bite of your food yesterday..." Sha Zhu was still rational enough not to take action directly, but instead frowned and began to lecture.

Why would this idiot choose to learn education from Yi Zhonghai?

"Don't mention that old deaf man, then we'll have nothing to talk about." Zhang Dabiao waved his hand, directly interrupting Sha Zhu's spellcasting.

"I, Zhang Dabiao, have never associated with the Jia family or Yi Zhonghai again. The other two gentlemen have no face with me either, and neither does the old deaf man."

"I said it in front of Director Wang the day before yesterday, how come you can't even remember it after only two days?"

"I just won't give it to you, I don't want to, so what? Have I broken the law?"

Zhang Dabiao raised his chin, smoking a cigarette as he looked at Sha Zhu with disdain.

Who do you think you are, daring to lecture me?

Of course, while the last sentence was true, it had a provocative connotation. Zhang Dabiao didn't say it, but he knew that the one who starts a fight is the one who is wrong, and that the one who strikes first is not in the right. Zhang Dabiao was still sensible about these things.

We don't go looking for trouble, but of course, if trouble comes knocking, we need to have a good reason to fight back.

Sha Zhu immediately hardened his fist: "Hey, you little bastard, you think you're so tough?!"

"So-so, third in the world. Besides, did I break the law by being arrogant?"

"I, Sha Zhu, have never seen such an arrogant person in my entire life!"

"Oh, so you met me today?"

"You really think nobody can control you, huh?" Sha Zhu leaned forward, looking down at Zhang Dabiao, trying to intimidate him with his height. If Zhang Dabiao took a step back, he would lose half the battle in terms of momentum.

"The law can govern me, the neighborhood committee can govern me, but the Jia family, the three old men, the old deaf man, and you, Sha Zhu, really have no right to govern me!"

Zhang Dabiao wasn't scared at all; he was just waiting for Sha Zhu to make the first move. He sat there smoking, even blowing smoke in Sha Zhu's face.

"Holy crap?!"

They blew smoke right in his face, how could that idiot Zhu possibly tolerate it?!

He grabbed Zhang Dabiao by the collar of his cotton coat and swung his other hand wildly!

He finally made his move!

Come on, you silly Zhu, let me see where my limits are!

Zhang Dabiao was overjoyed; he finally had a chance!

He has a bit of a masochistic tendency. The first time was when he was ganged up on, so being hit by Sha Zhu, especially since it was a sneak attack, doesn't count!

The second time, which was last night, was supposed to be a fight, but Sha Zhu was stopped by Xu Damao and Liu Guangqi, so the fight didn't happen.

Three strikes and you're out. Besides, as a time traveler, how could I not mess with that silly Zhu?

I want to see whether your single pillar of strength is stronger, or the combined resistance of my two bodies, one fat and one muscle, is stronger!

Today, the opportunity has finally arrived!

Even Liu Guangtian and Guangfu, who were about to rush forward to attack, were stopped by Zhang Dabiao's wave.

"Guangfu, Guangtian, don't move! It's the rule of the martial world: one-on-one!"

Men either fight one-on-one, or I'll take on a whole bunch of you! That's what I call exhilarating!

I will indiscriminately destroy the entire world!

--but--

"Idiot! Stop right there!"

He Yushui rushed up and grabbed Sha Zhu's arm.