Courtyard House: My max-level medical skills specialize in treating beasts.

Hearing the old man's words, He Yudong's lips curled into a cold smile, his tone full of disdain:

"Who has it easy these days? There are plenty of families worse off than Qin Huairu's. How can you possibly help them all? Besides, if you're going to help, you should at least sort out your own problems first, right? At least get married first, shouldn't you?"

He knew perfectly well that Yi Zhonghai was a selfish old man who just wanted someone to take care of him in his old age.

He himself was childless, so he was somewhat twisted in his mind. If there were other childless people like him in the courtyard, he wouldn't feel lonely.

Over the years, he has provided Qin Huairu with a lot of support. To say that he had no ulterior motives would be self-deception.

Qin Huairu, who was outside the window, changed her expression drastically upon hearing this. She was afraid that Sha Zhu's younger brother was not coming with good intentions!

He Yudong didn't say much more after that, only talking about his time in the army.

He had to say some things to Sha Zhu alone, and he couldn't let the widow hear them.

He had to find a way to make Sha Zhu see Qin Huairu's true colors, otherwise this idiot would be doomed for life!

In the original story, if it weren't for the deaf old lady acting as a pimp and getting Lou Xiao'e to give birth to his son, Sha Zhu would probably have been childless and his house would have been seized by Qin Huairu's children, leaving him with nothing.

What's even more disgusting is that Qin Huairu took all of Sha Zhu's salary without giving him a single penny, and even had the audacity to say that "men shouldn't have money on them."

In the end, when Sha Zhu needed to call his son, he didn't even have any change...

On the other side, the Jia family.

"Grandma, why hasn't Mom come back yet? I want to eat braised pork!" Banggeng muttered, shoving his rice bowl into his mouth.

While eating just now, he smelled the aroma of braised pork coming from Sha Zhu's house, so Jia Zhangshi asked Qin Huairu to go and get some, but she hasn't seen it yet.

Just then, Qin Huairu returned.

"You've been gone for half a day and haven't brought anything back? My grandson wants to eat braised pork!" Madam Jia glared, her face full of dissatisfaction.

"Isn't having a lunchbox enough? They're drinking behind closed doors, is it appropriate for me to go and ask for food?" Qin Huairu was also annoyed.

"What's inappropriate about it? I saw that He Yudong brought back at least seven or eight pounds of meat. Can they finish it all? There will definitely be leftovers! The pigs are still growing, how can they not get enough nutrition? No, I'll go get some myself!" Jia Zhangshi said, getting up.

"Mom, can you please calm down?" Qin Huairu whispered. "You said today that Shazhu's brother died out there, and Shazhu got angry. If we provoke him any further, what if he stops helping us?"

"He dares? On what grounds? He's a bachelor, earning barely thirty-odd yuan a month, why shouldn't he help us?" Jia Zhangshi retorted stubbornly. "Bang Geng, go to Sha Zhu's house tomorrow and steal the rest of the meat! Seven or eight pounds of meat, we definitely won't finish it tonight, at least we can save several pounds!"

"Don't worry, Grandma! That stupid Zhu won't let us have any meat. He won't get a single bite tomorrow!" Banggeng clenched his little fist.

"Mom, how could you teach your child to steal?" Qin Huairu pretended to say it, but she felt no guilt at all. In her "robber logic," it was only right that Sha Zhu's things were given to her family.

"What kind of theft is taking things from Sha Zhu's house? Bang Geng usually goes to his house to take things, and he never says anything, does he?" Jia Zhangshi said righteously.

........

He family

During their casual conversation after dinner, He Yudong asked, "By the way, is Yushui still in high school?"

"Yeah, he's a senior in high school, saying he wants to take the college entrance exam. He's living at school now, but he'll be back tomorrow for the weekend. He'll definitely be happy to see you." Sha Zhu laughed. "By the way, bro, you really got assigned to be the head of the clinic at the Red Star Factory?"

He Yudong nodded: "I received three individual second-class merits and one collective first-class merit in the army. I was originally a battalion-level officer, but I had to beg and plead to be allowed to return."

"Yu Dong has made something of himself! He's only twenty and has already achieved so many merits. Earning merits in the military is a tremendous honor, and he'll definitely have no trouble finding a job!" Yi Zhonghai was both surprised and delighted. In this day and age, earning merits in the military is more effective than anything else.

"Actually, I originally wanted to come back and reopen my master's clinic, but the situation is complicated now, so I'll go to work first, since it's close to home anyway." He Yudong thought to himself, he would go and check out the traditional Chinese medicine shop in the courtyard house that he won in the lottery tomorrow.

"Yu Dong, could you take a look at my aunt's health tomorrow? She's been to the hospital several times, but her old ailment just won't get better," Yi Zhonghai said, seizing the opportunity.

"Okay, I'll take a look when I have time. I just got back, so a few days won't hurt," He Yudong agreed.

After seeing off the elderly couple and the deaf old lady, He Yudong closed the door, his face darkening. "Brother, I have something important to tell you."

"What important matter?" Sha Zhu asked, puzzled. His younger brother was so serious, as if he were facing a leader.

"Qin Huairu was eavesdropping outside the window, but I didn't dare say anything. Now that she's gone, I have to tell you properly." He Yudong lowered his voice, "I was a military doctor and also a reconnaissance soldier in the army, and she was eavesdropping outside for quite a while."

Seeing Sha Zhu's stunned expression, He Yudong continued, "Brother, you're twenty-seven or twenty-eight, haven't you thought about finding a wife?"

"I want to!" Sha Zhu scratched his head.

"If you want to find a wife, stay away from Qin Huairu in the future! Haven't you heard the saying 'There's always trouble at a widow's door'?" He Yudong poked his forehead.

"Furthermore, I've been helping their family since I joined the army. Do you know the saying, 'A little kindness is appreciated, but too much kindness breeds resentment'? You've spoiled them! Today, the lunchbox I gave Qin Huairu wasn't enough, and Old Lady Jia even tried to snatch my meat. How can that be reasonable?"

Sha Zhu was indeed furious when he thought about what happened today.

"And another thing!" He Yudong emphasized, "After I joined the army, they coveted my house and cursed me to death out there, right in front of you. These are the ungrateful wretches you raised!"

"This... this Jia Zhangshi has gone a bit too far, but Qin Huairu is actually not a bad person, and besides, she's a widow and her child..."

Before Sha Zhu could finish speaking, He Yudong waved his hand and interrupted, "These days, resources are scarce, and no one has it easy. Brother, I really don't want to talk to you, but you're so stubborn that you don't even realize you've been tricked. I doubt you'd believe me even if I told you now."

"If you want to find a wife, you have to listen to me. I guarantee I'll find you a good one within a year," He Yudong said confidently.

"Really?" Sha Zhu's eyes lit up.

"Would I lie to you?" He Yudong smiled.

"Leave the matter of finding a wife to me, but you have to do everything I say. Do as I say during this period, and you'll see this widow's true colors completely, believe it or not?"

"Really?" As soon as Sha Zhu heard the word "wife," he ignored the rest of the sentence, his mind filled with thoughts of getting married.

"If you bring lunch back from the factory these next few days, don't give it to Widow Qin or the others. Just tell them you're getting married and need to keep your distance from her. Within a week, or even three days, Widow Qin will definitely introduce you to someone, and it'll be a relative, like her cousin. Do you believe me?"

Sha Zhu thought for a moment and nodded: "Sister Qin has been telling me for a long time that she would introduce her cousin to me, but it has been more than a year and we haven't even seen a trace of her cousin yet."

Thinking about this, he felt a little annoyed.

"Don't worry, as long as she senses the danger, my cousin will definitely show up. What do you think she'll do then?" He Yudong asked.

Sha Zhu shook his head.

"In the courtyard house, your arch-nemesis Xu Damao has always been jealous of your success. If he finds out you're looking for a wife, he'll definitely try to sabotage it. So I bet Qin Huairu will first introduce your blind date to Xu Damao, let him know, and then use Xu Damao to ruin your marriage. Do you believe me?"

"No way..." Sha Zhu was a little incredulous.

"You'll find out when the time comes. Remember, do as I say these next few days," He Yudong instructed.

Sha Zhu nodded. He Yudong added, "Also, guess what the neighbors will do since I brought back so much meat today and they can't eat it?"

Sha Zhu shook his head again.

He Yudong smiled faintly: "They'll definitely think they can't finish the meat, and they'll probably send Bang Geng over to steal it tomorrow. We'll see. You're not usually busy in the cafeteria, so just follow me tomorrow morning, and you'll find out."

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

Sha Zhu thought his younger brother was unfathomable. He believed Qin Huairu's claim that Qin Huairu was eavesdropping outside the window.

Many times he noticed that Qin Huairu was eavesdropping, and he wanted to see if what his brother said would come true.

He Yudong returned to his room and found it still tidy, assuming that Sha Zhu often came to clean it.

He didn't know that it was actually Qin Huairu who cleaned the house. She wanted her son to move in, to take over the house, and then it would belong to her family.

He quickly tidied up, put his bag and first-aid kit on the table, closed the door, and instead of going to sleep, he opened the system store and started searching.

The mall is filled with a dazzling array of items, including all kinds of revolutionary products, all of which can be purchased with merit points.

He first searched for bicycles: the most expensive high-end carbon fiber bicycle cost 100 merit points, while a Lamborghini only cost 100 points.

Searching for "Phoenix 28-inch steel bar" again, it only costs 1 merit point, and it comes from a good brand and even has a safety lock.

"Wow, this system is amazing! It's so awesome, I feel like I've reached the pinnacle of my life!"

He Yudong immediately spent 1 yuan to buy a brand new Phoenix 28-inch motorcycle.

The items in the system's online store can all be found in the real world, and they are all legal and compliant.

In this day and age, a 28-inch steel rod is enough; anything more expensive is just ostentatious and, even if legal, can easily cause trouble.

He originally wanted to buy one for Sha Zhu and He Yushui as well, but then decided against it for the time being. Buying too many would be too conspicuous. These days, it's better to keep a low profile and quietly make money.

The bicycle was automatically stored in the mini-world and can be retrieved at any time. It's not too late to take it out when I go back to the courtyard house tomorrow.

He spent several dozen merit points to buy a low-key luxury Swiss watch, along with several trench coats, Zhongshan suits, and leather shoes, for a total of only 30 points.

Originally 170 merit points, now 140 remain.

He was planning to quickly accumulate more merit points so he could have 900 points for another ten-pull.

With a thought, He Yudong entered the small world.

The scenery inside is nice, but it's very empty. There's a herb garden and a large thatched hut, but there are no medicinal herbs in the garden. You have to grow them yourself. You'll either have to buy seeds or buy them directly from the online store.

There is also a sacred spring, whose water gushes out continuously and has formed a small lake.

He took a sip of the spring water and found it sweet and refreshing. One sip and he felt refreshed and all his fatigue vanished.

System introduction: Long-term consumption can prevent illness and disaster, and promote health and longevity; it can be used to decoct medicine to achieve twice the effect with half the effort, and it is also a good ingredient for cooking rice and dishes.

However, the water from the spiritual spring will turn into ordinary water an hour after leaving the springhead, and must be drunk or used within an hour.

He Yudong took off his blue cloth shirt and plunged into Lingquan Lake.

The cool spring water, imbued with spiritual energy, washed over my skin, making even my pores feel comfortable. This spiritual spring was a "newbie gift pack" rewarded by the system; it could not only purify impurities but also relieve fatigue.

He swam on his back with his eyes closed, feeling as if he were floating on clouds: "I need to plant some peach trees and raise a few koi in this little world, and build a bamboo pavilion... This life is even more comfortable than being an immortal."

With a thought, he was back in his room.

The next day, just as dawn broke, He Yudong pulled out two sets of "stylish outfits": a navy blue polyester shirt, a pair of gray cloth pants, and a pair of black leather shoes with plastic soles.

He knocked on Sha Zhu's door: "Brother, try this outfit on. Clothes make the man."

Sha Zhu was squatting on the threshold eating a cornbread when his younger brother handed him the clothes. His hands trembled. The material was softer than the "wedding suit" he had hidden at the bottom of his trunk and couldn't bear to wear. The plastic soles of the leather shoes made a "tap-tap" sound when they hit the ground, and they were ten times more impressive than his cloth shoes.

"Keep it for yourself, it must have cost a lot of money..." He scratched his head, his Adam's apple bobbing.

"Here!" He Yudong shoved the clothes into his arms. "You dress like an old farmer all the time. How do you think you can succeed in blind dates? Widow Qin's eyes are practically burning you with their gaze."

Sha Zhu blushed when his secret was exposed, put on a shirt, and lo and behold, his shoulders were straightened and his belly was tucked in, making him look like a "spirited young man"!

He spun around in place, his shoes making a "tap-tap" sound.

"So energetic! If you were going on a blind date..."

"The success rate can be increased by more than 50%."

He Yudong suddenly raised his voice, glancing at the laundry tub by the door. Qin Huairu was squatting there washing clothes, the washing stick making a "thump thump" sound, but her ears were perked up like a rabbit's.

As the two left, Qin Huairu immediately put on a charming smile, splashing water with her mallet: "Silly Zhu, Yudong, dressed so smartly, are you going to meet your future wife?"

"Hey, it's a secret!" Sha Zhu said stiffly, deliberately making a "tap-tap" sound with his leather shoes.

Qin Huairu's smile froze on her face, her fingers twisting the hem of her clothes, a sense of crisis crawling all over her back like ants.

She forced a smile: "What girl would want you? Fine, don't tell me then!"

"Brother, let's go." He Yudong ignored her and pulled Shazhu into a corner.

Once Qin Huairu saw the two men "walk away," she slammed the pestle into the basin and threw her clothes on the ground with a "thud": "No way! We absolutely can't let him succeed in his blind date! If he gets married, who will support our family?"

She slapped her thigh, her eyes filled with malice like poisoned needles.

In the shadows of the corner, He Yudong suppressed a laugh: "Brother, do you see now? She's not anxious about you getting married, she's anxious about cutting off her 'hostage'."

Sha Zhu's face turned ashen. He recalled that last month when he delivered grain coupons to Qin Huairu, she hadn't even given him a kind look.

As the two were talking, Banggeng's shouts came from inside the Qin family's house: "Grandma! Shazhu's family must still have meat! I'm going to steal it!"

Madam Jia sat bolt upright on the kang (a heated brick bed), her plump body jiggling. "Yes! My dear grandson, hurry up! Don't let anyone see you!"

He Yudong and Shazhu peeked out, while Banggeng slyly scanned the yard to make sure no one was there. He then pushed open the door leading to Shazhu's house and crouched down to slip inside.

Before long, he came out holding a piece of pork belly, weighing about two pounds, glistening with oil and dripping with droplets.

"Brother, do you see clearly now?" He Yudong sneered, "These are the 'relatives' you've been supporting, eating your food, stealing from you, and thinking it's all perfectly normal."

Sha Zhu clenched his fists so tightly they cracked: "That little brat, he's gone astray!"

He got up and was about to rush out when He Yudong grabbed him: "Forget it, let you see what they're really like. Bang Geng still has to come tomorrow morning."

Inside Qin Huairu's house, Jia Zhangshi touched the meat that Banggeng had stolen, her face crinkling with laughter: "My grandson is so clever! With this meat, we'll stew some meat and vegetables for lunch, and Banggeng will definitely gain weight!"

Qin Huairu couldn't laugh. She caught a glimpse of Jia Zhangshi putting meat into her own bowl, and suddenly panicked: life was probably going to get harder and harder.

"Don't rush, I'll let you see the true colors of that widow's family with your own eyes. I'll also make a prediction."

He Yudong's lips curled into a sly smile.

"When we get back tonight, Qin Huai and his family will definitely come knocking on our door and cause trouble, you believe me?"

"Why?" Sha Zhu asked, looking completely bewildered.

"I added a little 'spice' to the meat. I'll eat my hat if they don't collapse from exhaustion tonight," He Yudong said casually, as if he were talking about the weather.

"This...isn't this a bit inappropriate? What if something goes wrong?" Sha Zhu hesitated.

"Don't worry," He Yudong patted his shoulder, "it's just some mild laxatives, just to teach them a lesson, no one will die. But since they've been cheated, they'll definitely turn around and accuse us of having something wrong with the meat, demanding we take responsibility, or even extorting compensation. They'll always think it's someone else's fault, and will never reflect on their own despicable act of stealing."

He Yudong's tone carried a hint of coldness.

"Let's go, you go to work first and wait and see."

The two left the courtyard house and parted ways at the intersection.

He Yudong walked for more than ten minutes and arrived at the location of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic.

The system information in his mind allowed him to instantly identify his target. He took out his key, opened the courtyard gate, and a fresh atmosphere rushed towards him.

Perhaps due to the system's reward, the courtyard has been newly renovated, with uniform mahogany furniture that is simple and elegant, exuding a calm luster.

Stepping inside, He Yudong secretly praised: As expected of a product of the system!

He doesn't plan to publicize this good news for the time being.

He had witnessed the envy and jealousy of the people in the courtyard house before. If it caused unnecessary trouble, even if the house was legally acquired, it would be asking for trouble.

He took out the Phoenix brand bicycle from his personal miniature world and examined it carefully.

Although the appearance is older, its quality and performance far surpass similar products on the market.

However, the speed of a bicycle is ultimately limited. He Yudong had a sudden inspiration: why not install a battery and turn it into an electric bicycle?

It can be pedaled or ridden like a motorcycle.

He immediately opened the system store and searched, and sure enough found a portable battery that looked like a flashlight and was easy to install.

The price was high, requiring 10 merit points, but He Yudong didn't even blink and placed the order decisively.

After some tinkering, the "Phoenix 28-inch" motorcycle was transformed into a brand-new electric scooter.

He Yudong took a test ride around the yard and sped off, proving it was indeed a product of the system.

The courtyard house, Uncle San's house.

"Have you heard? Sha Zhu's brother's back from the army!" Aunt San said in a low voice, mysteriously. "He got a job as soon as he got back, and he's a leader! Yesterday he even brought back a lot of pork belly and treated the old lady and Old Yi to a meal!"

"Hey!" Old Man San was immediately displeased upon hearing this. "This second son of the He family is really inconsiderate. Why didn't he invite me, Old Man San?"

"You weren't there yesterday, so you didn't see how awful the faces of Widow Qin and her mother-in-law were!" Aunt San, intrigued, continued gossiping, "Qin Huairu was originally planning to give Banggeng the house of the second son of the He family. But Shazhu refused on the spot. Guess what?"

"What's wrong?" Grandpa San's curiosity was completely piqued.

"That old hag Jia Zhangshi has a foul mouth. She said that the second son of the He family must have died outside."

When they turned around, He Yudong was standing right behind them, having heard everything. He immediately shut them up, leaving them speechless, and declared: "The house is prepared for Yushui. Even if Yushui gets married, it's still her home when she returns to her parents' house. Don't even think about taking it!" At that moment, Qin Huairu and her mother-in-law's faces turned ashen!

"Hey, looks like this second son of the He family isn't someone to mess with!" Old Master San sneered. "Qin Huairu's plan to scheme against Sha Zhu won't be so easy. Shh... she's coming!"

Before he could finish speaking, Qin Huairu's signature "enthusiastic" smile appeared at the door: "Uncle San, Aunt San, what are you chatting about, looking so happy?"

"Hehe, it's nothing," Uncle San's eyes darted around as he made up a story, "I didn't have class this morning, so I went out and caught two big grass carp. I'm thinking of selling them to Sha Zhu and the others in the cafeteria."

"Shazhu went out early this morning, wearing new clothes. I guess he didn't go to work. Didn't you see?"

Qin Huai smiled radiantly, but her words held a hidden barb as she subtly tried to find out where Sha Zhu was, especially whether he had gone on a blind date.

"Wearing new clothes? Did this kid go on a blind date?"

Grandpa San took the bait and stroked his chin, pondering.

"Wait a minute, he didn't mention finding a partner at all. I was just about to introduce him to someone..."

Seeing that she couldn't get anything out of Uncle San, Qin Huairu didn't linger any longer and said with a smile, "Well, I'll be going to work now."

Since Grandpa San was unaware of the situation, she had to think of another way.

We must go to the factory and find out the truth; we absolutely cannot let Sha Zhu succeed in his blind date!

Otherwise, her "long-term meal ticket" would be in jeopardy.

After leaving the courtyard, He Yudong specially purchased several high-end locks from the system store to reinforce the gate before riding his beloved electric scooter straight to the steel mill.

Holding the letter of introduction issued by the military, he went straight to the office of the general factory's Party Secretary.

In the office, a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties, with a dignified face and upright posture, was working at his desk. He had the air of a soldier and must be Secretary Xu.

"Comrade, who are you looking for?" The man looked up, his gaze sharp.

"Hello, I am the newly arrived director of the medical office. Are you Secretary Xu?" He Yudong presented his letter of introduction.

"That's me." Secretary Xu took the letter of introduction and looked at He Yudong with some surprise.

"Are you Dr. He Yudong, the newly transferred head of the infirmary?"

He looked the young man, who looked to be no more than twenty years old, up and down, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Was he directly recommended by the military? He's way too young!