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

What was the concept of 20 in 1960?

The idea that you could be robbed on the street was outdated, but ever since Zhang Dabiao caused a scene at school and took down a group of thugs outside, no one dared to mess with him. This 20 yuan wasn't so easy to rob; firstly, it was a fixed deposit, meaning it couldn't be withdrawn.

Secondly, Zhang Dabiao doesn't follow any underworld rules when he makes a move; he directly sends people to the police station, which takes it very seriously, and the minimum sentence is at least six months of labor reform...

Who the hell dared to mess with him?

Even if you kidnap them, you might not get any money out of them.

But Jia Zhangshi didn't think about any of that; all she knew was that Zhang Dabiao had 20!

In 1960, 20 yuan belonged to her, Jia Zhangshi, also known as Zhang Xiaohua, who was Zhang Dabiao's only relative in the city. She had both the right and the obligation to keep it safe for her nephew.

Even if I don't touch your principal, I don't want it either; I just want the interest!

More than 1000 yuan in interest per month!

I, Jia Zhangshi, only want this; I don't want your principal. This is already my bottom line. You haven't lost anything. Aren't I, Jia Zhangshi, benevolent enough?

When Jia Zhangshi explained her purpose in front of the courtyard gate, Zhang Dabiao was so angry he almost laughed.

"Go away!"

"Da Biao, think about it. If 1,000 yuan isn't enough, 500 yuan a month will do. You won't lose anything, right?"

"I'm your third aunt, we're relatives! Your father was the best to me when he was alive!" Jia Zhangshi said shamelessly in front of the fence of the small courtyard, her face swollen. She had no sense of shame whatsoever.

What is a sense of shame?

Can it be exchanged for money?

If Da Biao is in a bad mood, he can beat me up a few more times, as long as he pays me! The little bit he leaks between his fingers is enough for me to live a life of luxury!

The interest alone is over 1000 a month! Even the factory manager doesn't earn that much, right?

Zhang Dabiao pointed outside, gritting his teeth, and said, "Fuck your relatives! I don't have relatives like you. I'll never have anything to do with your Jia family again, you know that?"

"I'm on the Shu Road, you bastard! If you don't get the hell out of here, I'm calling the police!"

"1000 yuan? 500 yuan? That's enough money to extort you for ten minutes of shooting!"

"You want some peanuts? I'll treat you!"

Remembering what Jia Dongxu had told her, because Zhang Dabiao had already executed nine people, nine people! Jia Zhangshi chickened out. She was bad, but not stupid.

"Da Biao, your third aunt will come again tomorrow to discuss this with you. We're family, after all. Don't say such unpleasant things. Your third aunt will come again tomorrow..."

Jia Zhangshi ran away in a flash, and Zhang Dabiao finally breathed a sigh of relief. To be honest, he wasn't afraid of Jia Zhangshi; there was no one in the courtyard he wasn't afraid of. But damn it, Jia Zhangshi was a toad—she wouldn't bite you while perched on your feet, but she was still annoying.

I just shook my head and went back to continue eating cake when I heard arguing again from the courthouse.

"Liu Guangqi! That's our Zhang family's house! What right do you have to exchange it?! Are you trying to cheat my nephew Da Biao?!"

Jia Zhangshi knelt down and banged on Liu Guangqi's door.

"Get out of here! Or I'll—"

"Damn it, she's disturbing my daughter's sleep! In broad daylight, beat her up!"

Liu Guangqi was also furious. He had just finished nursing Xiaoqing and she had just fallen asleep when Jia Zhangshi woke her up. It would take a long time to coax a child back to sleep after being woken up.

So Liu Guangqi was also furious, and he simply called over his two brothers from the backyard, and together they beat up Jia Zhangshi again.

Anyway, although Jia Zhangshi had gone through 8 months of labor reform and lost a lot of weight, she was a typical person who could take a beating!

Zhang Dabiao beat her up just now, but he only had to pay her a few dollars in compensation. It doesn't matter!

Jia Dongxu had no choice but to rush out and fight with the Liu brothers. His mother was such a troublemaker, couldn't she just stay quiet for a bit?

As Liu Guangqi beat the machine, he shouted, "If you want a house, buy it yourself!"

"Wait, didn't your family already buy a house in the front yard?"

"You're still eyeing my house, are you out of your mind?"

Dazed from the beating, Jia Zhangshi suddenly awoke with a start, her eyes wide open—

"Our Jia family bought a house? Dongxu, what's going on? When did you buy it? Where did you get the money?"

"Did you take my secret stash of money?"

Jia Dongxu stopped too. Anyway, he hadn't hit the three Liu brothers, and they hadn't used much force. He hurriedly said to Jia Zhangshi, "Mom, let me explain..."

Liu Guangtian tilted his head and asked suspiciously, "What's wrong, Jia Dongxu? You haven't told your mom yet that you've recognized Yi Zhonghai as your godfather?"

"Yi Zhonghai held a banquet in the courtyard and even paid for a house for your family. What's there to hide?"

Upon hearing this, Jia Zhangshi was completely stunned.

"What?"

Jia Dongxu quickly pulled Jia Zhangshi back into the house, while the three Liu brothers outside were a little confused.

They've taken you in as their godson and even bought your family a house—that's a great thing!

Why are you being so secretive and acting all nervous?

Yes, in the eyes of those in the courtyard, regardless of Yi Zhonghai's motives, this was genuinely for the good of his godson's family; real money was being spent. What's there to hide? Why is Jia Dongxu still avoiding Jia Zhangshi?

But less than a minute later, Jia Zhangshi screamed again—

"Yi Zhonghai! You bastard!"

"You lied to my son while I was out! You're trying to uproot the Jia family!"

"I'll fight you to the death!"

Jia Zhangshi rushed out with a rolling pin about the length of her forearm, and started banging on Yi Zhonghai's door.

At this moment, Liu Cuilan opened the door and slapped Jia Zhangshi across the face without any hesitation.

—Snap—

"Get to the point. You're going to pay for the damage to our door?"

Liu Cuilan said something expressionless, which confused Jia Zhangshi.

Wasn't Liu Cuilan always so timid and submissive? Why is she acting so...indifferent now?

Isn't she afraid that Dongxu won't support her and her husband in their old age?

Of course she wasn't afraid. Ever since Liu Cuilan took He Yushui as her goddaughter, she had something to look forward to in life. Moreover, He Yushui was filial and always saved her a share of the good food and useful things. She was completely different from the ungrateful wretch from the Jia family. He Yushui used sincerity to win sincerity.

Moreover, Liu Cuilan didn't think Jia Dongxu was a good candidate to take care of them in their old age. After Yi Zhonghai's deception of her was exposed, she didn't even give face to Yi Zhonghai and the deaf old lady. Why would she give face to Jia Zhangshi?

I don't expect your ungrateful son to support me in my old age, so why should I spoil you?

"You you you—"

"I can't live like this anymore! Even Liu Cuilan, that barren hen, is hitting me! Yi Zhonghai, aren't you going to do anything about it?! Come out here!"

Terrified by Liu Cuilan's emotionless expression, Jia Zhangshi dared not retaliate and instead resorted to throwing a tantrum on the ground. Yi Zhonghai, at a loss, could only slowly emerge from the house. Jia Dongxu also rushed out, and seeing his mother's outburst again, he too was utterly exhausted and helpless.

Can't they just stop for even half a day?

Liu Cuilan glared at Yi Zhonghai: "You caused this mess, so you have to deal with it yourself."

Then she walked to the door of the rain shelter and knocked on it naturally: "Rain, are you home? Your godmother needs to talk to you."

"Godmother, I'm with Da Biao. Come over here, let's talk."

Rain peeked out from the small courtyard and greeted Liu Cuilan with a smile as she entered.

Jia Zhangshi – [What? Rainwater has recognized Liu Cuilan as its godmother?]

[Wouldn't He Yushui also have a share in the Yi family's fortune from now on?]

Yi Zhonghai sighed helplessly at this moment.

"Sister-in-law Jia, let me explain..."