Courtyard House: My Hidden Wheat Seeds Caused a National Sensation

He has a particular fondness for strong women who can dominate him. The more they belittle him or boss him around, the more excited he feels.

Therefore, Zhou Mei's scolding only made him like her even more.

"This lady,"

Liu Guangqi straightened his clothes and said slowly, "Although I have an ordinary appearance, I am gentle in my dealings with people."

Besides, I graduated from a proper high school, which is much better than Li Jianye—he was just a farmer who hadn't studied much.

I know there's a really good restaurant up ahead. Why don't we go to Shichahai first and then try it together?

Seeing Liu Guangqi's overly attentive manner, Zhou Mei couldn't help but smile.

It was the first time she had ever felt so pampered, and she felt incredibly comfortable.

So she slightly raised her chin and nodded, feigning modesty: "Alright, I was just thinking of going out for some fresh air, so you may come along."

"Okay!"

Liu Guangqi was overjoyed and immediately accompanied Zhou Mei, chatting and laughing as they walked away into the distance.

This scene, witnessed by Liu Haizhong, filled him with immense joy.

How could a father not be pleased that his own son had finally learned to go after other people's daughters? He couldn't help but stroll out and, adopting the air of an experienced man, said, "When it comes to dating, men should take the initiative."

Women tend to be more... intimate! In short, men need to be more proactive, that's always a good idea!

He paused halfway through his sentence, his bangs catching his tongue, "Inside."

After struggling for a while without coming up with anything further, he had no choice but to awkwardly stop talking.

He hadn't forgotten to curry favor with Li Jianye, so he took two more steps closer and said, "Jianye, I'll have Guangqi come over and teach you how to strike up a conversation with a woman on a blind date. What do you think?"

Li Jianye simply smiled faintly and shook his head.

"No need."

His gaze swept over Liu Haizhong's excited face, a fleeting hint of pity crossing his eyes.

He vaguely remembered that in the original story, Liu Haizhong's most beloved eldest son, Liu Guangqi, eventually ran away with a woman and never looked back.

To become someone else's live-in son-in-law.

I'm never coming back!

Judging from the current situation,

Liu Guangqi will most likely leave as well.

just don't know,

When Liu Haizhong learned of this news,

What kind of expression would they have on their faces?

……

Just as a few people were chatting in the backyard,

In front of the courtyard house,

Matchmaker Wang led in a beautiful woman.

As soon as she appeared,

It immediately attracted everyone's attention.

"this……

This girl…

Yan Bugui's eyes widened.

My glasses slipped down to the tip of my nose and I forgot to fix them.

He was stunned by the woman's appearance!

Oh no!

This girl is even prettier than Teacher Ran!

This is it, everything is ruined!

My plans are going to fall through!

Yan Bugui felt a sense of panic.

The woman brought by Matchmaker Wang was even more beautiful than Teacher Ran.

She exudes an indescribable charm.

Even someone his age couldn't help but be moved after just one glance.

He doesn't believe

Li Jianye is able to resist such a beauty.

"no!

I need to think of a way to get rid of this demon!

otherwise,

How can I still try to take advantage of Li Jianye?

……

Matchmaker Wang quickly led the woman into the central courtyard.

For a time,

Those people in the Intermediate Court, each with their own agendas, all looked over.

"So handsome!"

She's even prettier than my sister!

Qin Jingru, who had been standing guard by the door, was stunned.

"but,

Why do I feel there's something strange about this woman?

Qin Jingru was stunned for a moment.

Then it suddenly dawned on me what I should be doing.

"We can't let her get together with Jianye!"

……

"This woman..."

Something's not right.

Qin Huairu glanced at the woman once, then narrowed her eyes slightly.

As someone who is adept at reading people's expressions and secretly scheming,

She has always had a sharp eye for people.

Her intuition told her that there was something wrong with this woman.

But what exactly is wrong?

She couldn't explain it right away.

"But in any case,"

"We absolutely must not let Li Jianye marry her."

……

"So fresh and beautiful!"

"Is this the person Master found?"

Jia Dongxu became excited.

In his opinion,

Li Jianye could never remain sober under this woman's methods.

……

"As expected of the person I carefully selected."

Truly outstanding.

Yi Zhonghai gazed at the woman not far away.

He nodded in satisfaction.

but,

Thinking about the five hundred yuan he had spent to ask her to intervene, he felt a pang of heartache.

"You're really getting off easy."

Li Jianye.

This woman costs fifty yuan a night!

To think that I would actually pay for you to enjoy this kind of pleasure...

I feel so choked up.

But it's okay.

As long as it can ruin your reputation.

I'll send you to jail.

I'd pay any price for it!

……

Soon,

Matchmaker Wang then led the woman to the backyard.

As soon as the woman appeared,

The attention of everyone in the backyard was immediately drawn to it.

"Ha!"

He Yuzhu stared at the woman.

I couldn't help but gasp.

He only felt

My soul was instantly captivated.

"So stylish!"

She's even more attractive than Sister Qin!

How can her eyes and brows be so alluring?

He Yuzhu's soul seemed to have left his body.

now,

His goddess was no longer Qin Huairu.

Instead, it was this beautiful woman whose name I did not know standing before me!

But the next moment,

An inexplicable anger suddenly surged into my heart.

"hateful!

Matchmaker Wang has such a good girl in her hands, yet she won't act as a matchmaker for me.

Instead, they introduced him to that bastard Li Jianye!

On what grounds?

Just because he looks decent enough?

Just because he earns more money than me?

snort!

I am a proper junior high school graduate!

What about Li Jianye?

A peasant who hasn't had much schooling!

I am the head chef.

Li Jianye?

The food I made would probably be so bad even the livestock wouldn't want to eat it!

Why can't you tell me about such a wonderful girl?

The moment Liu Haizhong saw the woman, he froze.

He stared blankly for a few seconds, then cast a glance at Li Jianye that was a mixture of envy and resentment.

Xu Damao, who had been watching the commotion in the courtyard from behind the window next door, could no longer sit still.

"Damn it... such a beautiful woman, how could Granny Wang leave her with Li Jianye?"

He spat under his breath, a sour feeling rising in his heart. "That's so unfair... Wait!"

He suddenly stopped, narrowed his eyes, and stared intently at the woman's neck.

A simple pearl necklace rested against her slender, fair neck.

Xu Damao quickly shifted his gaze upwards, trying to get a clear look at the corner of her eye.

Unfortunately, it was far away and covered by a layer of glass, so it was ultimately just a blurry image and couldn't be seen clearly.

"Could it be... Liu Lili?"

His mind went blank.

Having frequented the red-light district, he had naturally heard of the most famous name in the area—Liu Lili.

Although he had never seen her in person, nor had he ever been intimate with her, he remembered two things from the scattered conversations of his friends: this woman loved to wear pearl necklaces, and there was a small beauty mark under the corner of her left eye.

He saw the pearl necklace now.

But what about that mole? Xu Damao was itching with curiosity, and an urge to find out the truth surged within him.

He suddenly turned around and was about to walk out.

"Xu Damao! Where are you going?"

Lou Xiao'e asked with a puzzled look from behind.

"Let's watch the show!"

Without turning his head, he uttered three words and rushed out the door.

In the courtyard, He Yuzhu had already started shouting.

"Aunt Wang, that's not very kind of you!"

He raised his voice, half-jokingly complaining, "How could you keep such a good girl from me, He Yuzhu?"

After saying that, he put on a smile and moved closer to the woman.

"Miss, my name is He Yuzhu, I'm 24 years old (by Chinese reckoning), and I'm a perfectly legitimate bachelor."

He puffed out his chest. "I was the head chef at the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, an eighth-level chef—but that was just the title! The factory leaders loved my cooking; in terms of real skill, I was way above that."

Now I'm the head of the cafeteria, earning a monthly salary of thirty-seven yuan and fifty cents.

Don't let the current economic climate fool you... it's a bit tight, but for us cooks, we may not have much else, but feeding our families is definitely not a problem!

The matchmaker, Wang, listened from the side, her face darkening. She moved her lips, but didn't have a chance to interject.

The woman chuckled softly first, her eyes glancing at He Yuzhu: "Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill... Does the factory have any upgrade openings this year?"

"this……"

He Yuzhu choked for a moment.

Since 1959, the upgrading of workers has been planned and implemented by the state, with quotas, scope, and timelines strictly controlled.

This year is not good, and the tone set by the higher-ups for Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill is even more stringent—not a single promotion spot has been given.

No matter how good his skills are, it's all for nothing if there are no openings.

"Not this year... for the time being."

He scratched his head, then thumped his chest loudly, "It's guaranteed to happen next year! If there's even one chef promotion spot, it'll definitely go to me!"

"Wow, that's really impressive."

The woman smiled and said softly, "Who knows, we might become neighbors in the future... Brother Zhu, you'll have to show off your skills then, let them taste your abilities."

"Okay! Okay!"

He Yuzhu only felt that the word "Brother Zhu" was the most memorable.

It was like being hooked; the sound made half of his body go numb, and the last bit of clarity in his mind had long since vanished. He could only nod and agree repeatedly.

Before Wang the matchmaker could finish speaking, a figure rushed over like a whirlwind, interrupting her.

He Yuzhu rushed to Li Jianye in a few steps, and without saying a word, shoved him into the house, slamming him down with a loud bang.

The door was bolted shut with a thud.

The light inside the room suddenly dimmed.

He Yuzhu turned around, his chest heaving, his eyes fixed on Li Jianye, burning with two almost tyrannical flames.

"Li Jianye, let's not beat around the bush."

He Yuzhu's voice was low and panting, his fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white, "Give me that Miss Liu outside."

"If you agree, from now on you're my brother, He Yuzhu's brother. I'll take care of you inside and outside the compound."

He paused, then took a half-step forward, his shadow almost enveloping Li Jianye.

If you shake your head...

He forced a cold smile, "From now on, every time I see you in the courtyard, I'll greet you."

Don't forget that I work in the steel mill canteen; I'm the head chef.

Believe it or not, from now on, no matter which cafeteria you walk into, the spoon will tremble three times before it reaches your bowl! You'll never feel at ease eating a single meal!

Every word and phrase struck the small space with an undeniable force.

He Yuzhu was really anxious.

The moment Liu Lili glanced at him and curled her lips, half of his soul seemed to be hooked away, floating aimlessly, unable to settle down.

When I can't see her, my heart feels like it's been scalded with boiling oil, burning with anxiety and aching, like my heart is being torn apart.

In terms of looks, family background, and future prospects, how is Li Jianye not better than him? If this marriage really goes through... Just imagining the scene makes He Yuzhu feel a surge of anger rush to his head, burning his vision.

The affair with Qin Huairu had become a thorn in his side for years, and this time, he was determined not to let the opportunity slip away again.

We'll fight to the death! Even if it means snatching them away today, we'll get them!

Outside, Xu Damao leaned against his door frame with his hands in his pockets, taking in He Yuzhu's eager way of rushing into the house.