Courtyard House: A Start with Black Gold Swallowing 100,000 Silver Dollars

meeting!

Definitely!

She knew Guoli's personality all too well—he was raised by He Shuting from a young age, and was influenced by the idea of ​​"brotherly love and respect," just like Li Guohua.

In her early years, she regretted that if she hadn't agreed to let her husband take the children away and raised and educated them herself, they wouldn't have developed such a "sensible and heartbreaking" personality.

If you want him to marry, he'll obediently do so; if you want him to complain, he'll never utter a sound.

"It's all your fault! You left him with He Shuting when he was little, and that's how you raised such a 'kind-hearted' son!"

She was half complaining and half discouraged.

She said that, but she knew in her heart that He Shuting's teaching method was not wrong, but the problem was that it made her, as the mother, lose the initiative.

"Then why don't you have another one and raise it yourself, okay?"

Li Wenguo suddenly leaned closer, grinned, and his eyes held a mischievous glint in his eyes.

"Have a baby? Go find someone else to have one!"

Sai Honglian rolled her eyes and simply turned her face away.

At this age, why have another child? It's pointless!

Although she still exudes the charm of a young woman and her skin remains firm and delicate, she is over forty years old and can hardly withstand another pregnancy.

"Don't worry, Guo Li is also my own flesh and blood. I will definitely choose a good girl for him who is a good match in terms of appearance and family background, and who is no less than Kong Liuting."

Li Wenguo patted his chest and agreed.

"Just keep it in mind."

"I have to go now."

Sai Honglian said this and turned to leave.

Finding a girl from a government compound for a state gift wasn't difficult—He Shuting and Wen Keyi both had connections, and if all else failed, their in-laws were mostly from within the system, so asking them to make connections was more than enough.

Then Li Wenguo went to discuss it with his son, Guoli.

Upon hearing this, Guo Li realized that Kong Liuting was actually in love with Guo Yu, who was a year younger than her. Without hesitation, he immediately agreed to step down.

Now all that's left is to visit the Kong family at nightfall, to clear things up and sort things out.

Unexpectedly, in the afternoon, Li Guoyu barged into Sai Guohao's residence first and bluntly said that he wanted to go to Hong Kong.

"Hong Kong?"

"What are you going there for?"

"elopement?"

Li Wenguo's eyelids twitched, and he immediately understood the underlying meaning—this kid probably wanted to run away with Kong Liuting. He immediately darkened his face and questioned her sternly.

Fuck!

I just dealt with Sai Honglian, and then I persuaded Guo Li to withdraw. I'm so tired that my back aches, but I'm here to cover for you all!

And what do you do? You turn around and try to sneak away with someone on your back?

You're something else, aren't you? You're my own child!

"Dad...you...you know everything?"

Li Guoyu shrank his neck, his voice weak.

"Tell me, if you really just pack up and run away, who's going to clean up the mess?"

Have you thought about it?

"Will the Kong family swallow this insult?"

"You just left so easily, leaving me here to smile and clean up after everyone. You're so dutiful! Huh?"

"Is your brain just for show? After studying for over ten years, you can't even prioritize things properly? You're incredibly stupid!"

Li Wenguo, enraged, berated his son so harshly that he couldn't lift his head.

Li Guoyu stood with his hands at his sides, without saying a word.

He suddenly realized how reckless he had been, so caught up in his excitement that he hadn't considered the serious consequences. A sense of regret began to rise in his heart.

"Grandpa, please don't get angry. Guoyu is young and inexperienced. You've enlightened him today, and he'll never dare to act recklessly again. It's not worth getting angry and ruining your health. Scolding the child is a minor matter; it's more important to take care of your mental well-being."

Seeing this, Wen Keren quickly got up from the sofa and sat down next to her husband. She gently rubbed her ample breasts against his arm while slowly massaging his back—seemingly comforting, but actually teasing him with her fingertips, intentionally or unintentionally stirring his desires so she could use the opportunity to plead for him. Ultimately, she was still protecting her son.

She was also extremely anxious: her husband had already told her that he had just finalized the arrangements with Sai Honglian and Guoli that morning, and that the marriage would be a done deal once they went to the Kong family that evening.

She was secretly delighted that her son could climb the social ladder by marrying into the Kong family, but then Li Guoyu barged in at this critical moment, clamoring to go to Hong Kong—who didn't know what he was up to?

No wonder her husband got furious!

When her husband gets angry, she fears that her son will fall out of favor and have his share of the inheritance quietly reduced when the family property is divided in the future.

At this moment, she only hoped to quickly quell the anger and let the matter pass by unscathed.

"Get over it? How can I get over it? Look at the kind of child you raised! His first reaction to something isn't to confront it, it's to run away! He doesn't even want to think about the most basic consequences, he has no backbone at all! I'd be ashamed if word got out!"

Li Wenguo turned around and yelled at Wen Keren.

"Grandpa, Guoyu is still a bit green. He hasn't had much experience in society, so he's bound to be a bit inconsiderate when thinking things through. Give him a couple more years to mature, and with the added pressure of starting a family and building a career, he'll naturally settle down."

Wen Keren was not angry but gentle, her tone as soft as honey, yet her words were perfectly discreet.

"Twenty-five is still too young? He's been working for three years and you still say he's not experienced enough? I think he's just had too comfortable a life, spoiled by you two sisters since he was little, with someone always there to take care of everything. That's why he's become so weak and indecisive!"

This time, Li Wenguo brought Wen Keyi along as well.

"Sir, look how angry you are, your forehead is even turning blue. Why don't you let Guoyu go back to his room to calm down first? I'll loosen up your muscles and help you calm down, and then we can let him come in for a lecture later, okay?"

Wen Keren's eyes sparkled, her lips slightly upturned, and her voice was so low it was almost whispering in her ear.

Having shared a bed for over twenty years, she knew better than anyone that this man was a lecherous man, and as long as a woman was willing to take the initiative to get close and act coquettishly, he had never said "no."

Sure enough, Li Wenguo only glanced at her sideways before waving his hand: "Go back and reflect on your actions!"

An hour later.

"Sir, although Guoyu acted rashly this time, he genuinely loves Kong Liuting and was simply blinded by love. Once they get married and have children, the weight on their shoulders will increase, and their sense of responsibility will grow naturally without them needing to be taught."

Wen Keren leaned against her husband's side, her voice soft and gentle like the rippling of spring water.

As the old saying goes, settle down first, then start a business.

This is not just empty talk—once a man gets married, he carries a heavy burden on his shoulders, and only then can he be steady and reliable in his work.

"Sigh, I hope that once Guoyu gets married, he can be like his older brothers, able to shoulder responsibilities and take on challenges."

These words sounded light, but every word struck Li Wenguo's heart.

Having shared a bed with her husband for over twenty years, Wen Keren had long since figured out his temperament: in such critical moments, his ears were most warm and he was most receptive to advice. If it didn't work the first time, she would try again; if it didn't work twice, the third time would surely be effective.

It wasn't that Li Wenguo was easily swayed; it was clearly that he was warm-hearted and affectionate—as long as these women were willing to wholeheartedly stay by his side and take care of him, he would even pluck the stars from the sky to make them happy.

That's why the women around him were all devoted to him, never hesitating to bear and raise children, entrusting their hearts entirely to him.

Of course, family business is indeed important, but this huge family business was earned by his own hard work and skill.

"Tonight, come with me to the Kong family's residence."

Li Wenguo, with a stern face, addressed his son, Li Guoyu.

"Father, are you... going to propose marriage for me?"

Li Guoyu's eyes lit up, and his heart skipped a beat.

Mom is amazing! She managed to persuade Dad in such a short time?

"snort!"

"Whether it succeeds or fails, it's up to fate!"

Li Wenguo had a stern face and spoke in a harsh tone.

Even though he was absolutely certain of victory, he deliberately suppressed the kid's smugness—making him anxious and on edge, so he could vent his frustration a little longer.

Seeing this, Wen Keren simply turned her head away, too lazy to smooth things over for her son. Letting him embarrass himself once would teach him a lesson.

Sure enough, the light on Li Guoyu's face immediately dimmed, and his brows furrowed into a knot.

During dinner, Li Wenguo casually mentioned this matter to He Shuting and Wen Keyi: "It's time to take a look at the Guoli family. Keep an eye out for any girls who are good-looking and come from wealthy families."

They were all his own flesh and blood, and he never showed favoritism towards any one of them.

Wen Keyi has the easiest job—she's the vice president of Peking University. She knows the backgrounds of every graduate, and all she has to do is pick a few bright and presentable girls and look through their files.

He Shuting didn't need to worry at all—she only needed to casually mention in the government office that "my son is getting married," and the doorstep would be thronged with suitors. However, as lively as it was, the good and the bad were mixed together, and she still had to carefully sift through them one by one, which would take some time.

The two naturally nodded in agreement.

The atmosphere at the Kong family dinner table was somber.

Kong Liuting poked at the rice in her bowl with her chopsticks, her eyes darting around, her mind already wandering elsewhere.

Father Kong's face darkened, and his voice turned cold: "The engagement is set in stone, and you have no choice but to accept it."

"Besides, Guoli is a handsome and kind young man, and his family background is no less than our Kong family's. Is he really inferior to the person you have your heart set on?"

"Yes, Tingting," Kong's mother quickly chimed in, her voice gentle, "I think Guoli is sensible and polite; if she marries into the family, their life will surely be harmonious."

"I...I don't want to get married."

She kept her head down, her voice barely audible.

"Snapped!"

With a sharp crack, the chopsticks slammed hard against the edge of the table.

A vein throbbed slightly on Kong's forehead, and his voice suddenly rose: "You have to marry him, whether you like it or not!"

Then, lowering his voice, he warned, "Also, your Uncle Li is coming over tonight—you better remember this: if you dare say anything like that in front of him again, I'll lock you in your room immediately, and you won't be going anywhere!"

Not long after, Li Wenguo and Li Guoyu arrived at the door.

Mr. and Mrs. Kong greeted them with smiles, but when they looked up and saw Li Guoyu—tall and handsome with clear eyes, no less handsome than Li Guoli—they were both taken aback: What's going on here?

After being seated, served tea, and exchanging a few pleasantries, Li Wenguo put down his teacup, cleared his throat, and said, "Brother Kong, I'm afraid I'm being presumptuous by coming here today. Please don't take it to heart."

What?

Could it be... that the engagement has been called off?

Mr. and Mrs. Kong exchanged a quick glance, their eyes filled with panic.

They immediately recalled Li Guoli's words from last time—that he did not want to force Kong Liuting, but his parents stopped him on the spot.

Could it be that after returning home, the Li father and son secretly plotted and finally decided to break the contract?

"Mr. Li, please speak, I'm listening!"

Father Kong forced a smile as he spoke, but his fingertips unconsciously tightened their grip on the teacup.

"I heard that your daughter already has someone she likes..."

Ugh--

So that's what it was all about!

The couple's hearts sank, assuming that Li Wenguo had come to break off the engagement.

If the Li family really backs out, there's nothing they can do—their mistake was that their own daughter fell in love first, so they can't blame anyone else.

Only the youngest son, Kong Liuhui, smiled secretly, feeling happy for his sister: if the Li family really broke off the engagement, his sister could be with her sweetheart openly.

As soon as Li Wenguo finished speaking, his voice still lingering in the air, he said, "But no one expected that the person on the tip of your heart would happen to be my son—Li Guoyu."

What? !

Kong Liuting... likes him?!

Mr. Kong, Mrs. Kong, and their youngest son Kong Liuhui all froze, as if struck by lightning, their eyes fixed on Li Guoyu.

Li Guoyu scratched the back of his head, grinned, and his ears turned slightly red.

This...this is just too outrageous!

The three of them looked at each other, their minds buzzing.