Courtyard House: The Chef's Intelligence System

After Zhang Shih-hao and Tong Chin-feng went out, Tong Jie also got to work.

Because she couldn't let her persona be bad, she told her neighbors about her cousin Tong Jinfeng's story.

He also told the neighbors that Tong Jie was an open and honest person.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shihao's parents' faces immediately fell. Good heavens, two kids! Weren't they just making their son a crook?

Tong Jie didn't hide it from the elderly couple, which made them feel uneasy, fearing that their son would agree to the relationship out of lust.

Amidst the anticipation of their neighbors, Zhang Shih-hao and Tong Chin-feng returned.

As soon as Tong Jinfeng entered the courtyard, she greeted Tong Jie with a smile, as if nothing had happened.

"Sister, I'm back."

"How did it go?" Tong Jie asked.

Under the watchful eyes of her neighbors, Tong Jinfeng spoke frankly and openly:

"That's fine. Just being friends with Brother Hao is enough. With my qualifications, how could I possibly be a match for Brother Hao?"

Zhang Shih-hao listened to Tong Jin-feng's words from a short distance away, feeling uneasy and confused.

First, Tong Jinfeng is undeniably beautiful; she's truly stunning. You can't tell at all that she's from the countryside, nor can you tell that she's had a child.

Moreover, he was indeed lusting after Tong Jinfeng's body; after all, he had been intimate with her, and he would never forget that feeling.

Secondly, he is still young, and it's not worth it for him to try to recruit others like this; the neighbors would gossip about him.

Third, her parents probably wouldn't agree either. If Tong Jinfeng didn't have children, it would be fine, but she does, so how could they allow it?

Tong Jie understood immediately after hearing her sister's words. Although she had wasted her carefully planned scheme, she wasn't discouraged. In front of the neighbors, she said to Zhang Shihao:

"Ah Hao, Jin Feng is right. We're all young people, it's enough to just be friends."

"My sister had a hard life. She got married young in the countryside, but her husband died unexpectedly, leaving behind two daughters. She was even kicked out by her husband's family."

"I sent her to the city partly to try my luck, and besides, my sister is quite good-looking. She doesn't look like she's ever given birth."

At this moment, Aunt Yi came out with tears in her eyes, hugged Tong Jinfeng, and comforted her:

"Poor girl, don't worry. Your Uncle Yi knows a lot of people at the factory. Stay in the city for a few more days, and I don't believe you won't find someone who's willing to treat you well."

Moved to tears, Tong Jinfeng threw herself into Aunt Yi's arms and wept softly.

The neighbors also felt bad seeing this; in this day and age, there are so many people with miserable lives.

They had no choice but to offer some sympathy.

Tong Jie was a woman of action. That afternoon, she invited four or five matchmakers into the courtyard and asked them to help her cousin find a partner.

In the afternoon, a group of young people gathered in front of Li Jiuzhou's house to drink tea and chat.

Xu Damao said while cracking sunflower seeds:

"Brothers, if you ask me, this Jin Feng girl is really good. Even if she has two children, I think it won't be long before things get settled."

"Given Jin Feng's criteria, it's hard to find unmarried young men, but there are plenty of widowed bachelors."

Jia Dongxu was somewhat dissatisfied after hearing this:

"Da Mao, who are you trying to embarrass? My sister is in such good shape. So what if she has two kids? It just means she's good at having children."

"You have no idea how popular Jin Feng is in the countryside. Even though she has two children, young men are still fighting tooth and nail to marry her. She is a true golden phoenix."

"It's just that my wife is worrying unnecessarily, insisting on bringing Jinfeng to the city."

"As you can see, it didn't go well from the start."

After saying that, he looked at Zhang Shih-hao in the crowd:

"Ah Hao was at my house saying he liked Jin Feng, but after the two of them went out for a walk, Ah Hao was shocked to hear that Jin Feng was getting married with two kids."

After hearing Jia Dongxu's words, everyone turned their attention to Zhang Shihao.

Zhang Shih-hao had no choice but to step forward and explain:

"Brother Dongxu, to be honest, I really like Jinfeng, but she's married and has children. I'm really confused right now."

Upon hearing this, Jia Dongxu became displeased again and immediately refuted Zhang Shihao's words:

"Ah Hao, you're talking like you've never been married. Would you dare say that if you hadn't been promoted to a fourth-level fitter?"

"You need to remember that your wife has been cheating on you. Don't think that just because you don't say anything, no one will know. The eyes of the masses are discerning."

"With your qualifications, even if a matchmaker introduces you to a potential partner, the woman's family will have to think twice."

"Why did you remarry? Is it because you're not capable? Isn't that a problem you need to face?"

"Don't blame me for being harsh, the facts are right in front of you."

Upon hearing this, Li Jiuzhou and the others felt that what Jia Dongxu said made some sense. Although it was a bit hurtful, it was indeed the truth.

Your wife cheated on you. No matter the reason, any woman would have something to say about it.

Zhang Shih-hao wasn't angry at Jia Dong-xu's words, even though they touched a nerve; he just couldn't bring himself to be angry.

However, he still needed to explain himself:

"Brothers, I can really do it!"

"This..." Everyone wanted to laugh. This was the time to prove whether you were capable or not.

Seeing the suspicious looks from everyone, Zhang Shih-hao really panicked:

"Don't you believe me? Let's go to the alley tonight, it's on me. You can just watch, okay?"

Li Jiuzhou was the first to stand up and testify for Zhang Shih-hao:

"No, no, no, Ah Hao, I believe you, brother believes you. Don't say things like that again, it's not good if your sister-in-law hears it."

At this moment, Sha Zhu also spoke:

"I believe it too, I believe it too, Ah Hao. From now on, if anyone dares to say you can't do it, your brother will be your witness."

"Yes, yes, we all believe it..."

At this moment, Li Jiuzhou spoke again:

"But Ah Hao, Jin Feng is really alright. Not only is she pretty, but she can also have children."

"To be honest, you might not be able to find something like this again in the city."

"The guys here have all been on blind dates before, they all know what's going on. You've been on one yourself, haven't you?"

Li Jiuzhou's words were agreed upon by everyone. Indeed, although city girls are better off than those in the countryside, and there are some beautiful ones, they are definitely not like them.

Tong Jinfeng is in a league of her own. No one would let her go on their first blind date. They would sell everything they own to marry her.

Zhang Shih-hao was very tempted, and said with a wry smile:

"Brothers, I think it's possible, but I'm afraid it might be a bit difficult with my parents."

Li Jiuzhou stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder:

"You're in your twenties now, and you're still a level four fitter at the steel rolling mill. Sometimes you need to have your own opinions."

"I'm not advising you to take over this business. Think it over carefully. Whether it's right or wrong, we brothers will support you and won't laugh at you."

"If you marry Tong Jinfeng, you'll be ahead of Da Mao."

"What do you mean by that?" Xu Damao couldn't help but ask when Li Jiuzhou mentioned him.

Li Jiuzhou laughed and said, "Ah Hao became a father overnight after marrying Tong Jinfeng. Is your wife pregnant?"

"Didn't I walk ahead of you?"

Xu Damao scratched his head: "That's fucking true, hahaha..."

Everyone else laughed, even Zhang Shih-hao.

At the same time, he was also pondering what Brother Jiuzhou said and felt that it made a lot of sense. He was already in his twenties and should be able to make his own decisions.