Courtyard House: The Chef's Intelligence System

Several young people chuckled in hushed tones, thoroughly amused by Xu Damao.

Wang Guilian poured out all the grievances she had suffered over the years, and was finally helped into the house by Aunt Yi.

Wang Guilian recovered quickly and started cooking.

After all, these days there isn't much time for you to be sad and upset.

Those with strong mental resilience continue to live in order to make a living.

Those with poor resilience will suffer a mental breakdown, becoming completely insane, and thus society will have a new type of homeless person called "vagrant!"

Liu Haizhong treated his cousin and his son to a good meal, with plenty of wine and meat.

It wasn't that he had any feelings for his cousin; he just wanted his family back home to know that he, Liu Haizhong, was doing incredibly well in the city.

Tonight, Liu Haifeng and his son ate until they were stuffed, a rare treat indeed.

At the same time, Liu Haizhong also explained to the two of them the price they would have to pay to become factory workers.

The father and son were shocked to hear this. 800 yuan a workstation? They couldn't even be worth that much if they sold themselves.

Liu Guanghui even had another idea: "Uncle, give me that 800 yuan. I need money. With that money, why the hell would I be a worker?"

But the idea only appeared in my mind for a moment before disappearing.

Even if my uncle were willing to do that, I wouldn't get the 800 yuan.

His father, Liu Haifeng, is still here; it's not his place to take the money.

Liu Haifeng had the same thought; he also wanted money.

Their limited perspective restricted their imagination of the future.

After exchanging a glance, the father and son both understood what the other was thinking.

Liu Haifeng spoke up: "Haizhong, why don't you just stop letting Guanghui into the city and just give us the money directly?"

Liu Haizhong was stunned; he never expected his cousin to say such a thing.

That's incredibly narrow-minded, damn it...

Liu Haizhong didn't know what to say.

Liu Guangqi sneered inwardly, but he didn't say anything, nor would he.

Everyone has to pay the price for their choices.

Liu Guangqi felt that since his father had promised to get a workstation for his cousin, and since his father dared to say it, he was confident that he could do it.

But getting a job isn't something that can be done just by talking; their family will definitely have to pay a hefty price.

Nowadays, you can buy a workstation in any factory in Beiping for no less than 700 yuan, plus you'll have to pay some favors.

If my uncle wants money, that's perfect. It saves trouble; giving him some money to send him away is the best option.

This will save my cousin from having to trouble my family when he lives in the city.

Liu Guangqi really didn't want to have anything to do with his hometown. If it weren't for filial piety, he wouldn't have gone back with his father for the funeral.

In the end, I came up empty-handed and even got beaten up. My face still hurts.

Liu Guangqi didn't blame his younger brother for his rude remarks. Even if Guangtian hadn't been angry, he would have been, and even the best temper wouldn't have held back.

Liu Haizhong was secretly overjoyed. Money was great; getting money made things much easier.

He doesn't have much else in his bangs, but he does have some money.

But he would never give his cousin that much money.

800 yuan per workstation? Do you think I'm really going to give you that much? You're dreaming.

So he said calmly, "Brother Haifeng, how you decide is your business."

"But that's not how it works. If Guanghui wants to go to the city to work as a laborer, I'll do whatever it takes, no matter how much money it costs, because I promised you."

"If you don't want to be a worker, you can have money instead. It's 200 yuan. Take the money and go home tomorrow."

Liu Haizhong didn't want to be too polite. There wasn't much of a relationship between them, and he didn't want to persuade him. He was willing to pay two hundred yuan, not a penny more.

When Liu Haifeng and his son heard this, they were stunned. What?! 800 to 200? They cut 600 yuan off!

Before the two could even think about it, Liu Haizhong stood up and said, "You two will stay in Guangqi's room tonight. As for whether you want money or work, think about it tonight and tell me tomorrow."

That night, Liu Haifeng and his son lay in bed, unable to fall asleep for a long time.

Liu Guanghui couldn't help but ask, "Dad, what should we do? Do we want money or a job?"

Liu Haifeng replied, "What are your thoughts?"

Liu Guanghui's affirmative answer:

"Give me money, two hundred yuan is a lot, Dad, I... I'm terrified of being poor..."

"With this money, I can get married, and I'll be financially secure. I won't have to ask for help if anything happens at home."

"Sigh..." Liu Haifeng sighed heavily, "Then let's do it this way."

The next morning, during breakfast, Liu Haifeng told Liu Haizhong that he needed money.

Liu Haizhong smiled and told his wife, Wang Guilian, to go inside and get the money.

Wang Guilian came out with a stack of money, which was at least a thousand yuan thick.

Liu Haifeng and his son stared wide-eyed.

That's right, Liu Haizhong and his wife did it on purpose. He wanted to show off and spread the word back home through Liu Haifeng.

He wanted his family to know how carefree he was with his bangs.

As for what family members are worried about?

The man with bangs is no longer the same person he used to be.

If Dad and my two older brothers dare to cause trouble in the courtyard, they're basically in for a world of hurt.

Not to brag, but Yi Zhonghai would be the first one to step up.

When people came to Yi Zhonghai's house to cause trouble back then, Liu Haizhong actually threw punches at them.

Now that it's your turn, Yi Zhonghai, do you dare stand still?

If Yi Zhonghai really dares to stand by and watch the show, his reputation will be basically ruined.

If you don't repay a debt of gratitude, are you even human?

Who would dare to be friends with someone like that?

So this is one of the most stable hairstyles in this wave of bangs.

Back in my hometown, I got a beating, and I accepted that. But if he comes to my yard looking for me, then I'm sorry, this is my territory. I won't hesitate to beat him to death!

Liu Hai secretly hoped his two older brothers would come to visit.

Liu Haifeng took the money with trembling hands and thanked his cousin and his wife.

Liu Haizhong then led the father and son to the market to buy some things to take with them.

Liu Haizhong bought over 30 jin of pork; he had his ways of getting it, as long as he could buy it.

There are also some fabrics, cotton, and things like that; buy whatever is expensive.

Liu Haifeng verbally refused, but he obediently accepted the food.

The purchases didn't cost much, but the carriage was already overflowing.

The father and son said goodbye to Liu Haizhong and excitedly returned to their hometown.

Liu Haizhong sneered as he watched the father and son's retreating figures.

Knowing his father and two older brothers as he does, he'd definitely cause trouble for his cousin. It's a real shame I won't be able to witness such a farce.

Liu Haizhong felt no remorse towards his cousin; having taken his money, he had to pay a price.

Yesterday, when the father and his two sons were being beaten in the countryside, Liu Haifeng didn't come out to stop them, so Liu Haizhong felt no guilt whatsoever.

As expected, Liu Haifeng and his son were surrounded by villagers when they returned home.

His eyes turned red when he saw the bike rack filled with all sorts of stuff.

That huge piece of pork looked so incredibly tempting.

Old man Liu arrived immediately with his two sons, and his first words were:

"Haifeng, is this what my third son asked you to bring back? Thank you for your trouble. We'll take the things with us now."

After the old man finished speaking, his two sons and grandson immediately started taking the food.

The result was a chaotic brawl, with everyone bleeding profusely. Liu Guanghui grabbed Liu Haizhong's father by the hair and slapped him twice across the face, then finished him off with a knee strike, knocking out several of his teeth.

Don't think that 60-year-old Liu can't fight; in the countryside, that age is exactly when he's in his prime.

Even after being beaten so badly by Liu Guanghui, the old man still had the ability to fight back; he was still quite strong.