Courtyard house: Just the right amount of pressure, leaving you bewildered but not brain-damaged.

"Grandpa Hu the Third, Grandpa Huang the Second..."

After finishing his meal and seeing He Yushui off, Gao Xiaosheng closed the door, sat down in a chair, clasped his hands together, and muttered something under his breath.

"Well, let's invite them all. It wouldn't be good if any of them were missing."

"Old Mrs. Bai, Mr. Liu, and Fourth Master Gray."

"May I win big prizes in my ten consecutive draws and have more best-selling items."

Growing up in a rural area of ​​Northeast China, Gao Xiaosheng may not have much connection with Buddhism or Taoism, but he's heard about the five elements (Hu, Huang, Bai, Liu, and Hui) countless times since childhood.

The Five Immortals of Northeast China possess boundless magical power and are collectively known as the Guardian Immortals. They are like a blazing fire when they gather and a sky full of stars when they disperse.

"System, activate ten consecutive draws!" Gao Xiaosheng said confidently.

"Congratulations, host. You have acquired a total of one Soviet Victory watch, one Hero fountain pen, five bottles of Pechoin face cream, twenty catties of beef, twenty catties of mutton, and fifty catties of cornmeal."

The saying "cool for only three seconds" is embodied in Gao Xiaosheng.

Just like last time, the only high-value item was a watch; everything else was ordinary merchandise.

"Well... although, this time it's still better than last time."

Gao Xiaosheng smacked his lips, having to admit that his bad luck was something even the guardian spirits couldn't save him from.

But it's not an exaggeration to say it's better than last time.

The price didn't increase, but the items are all usable.

Especially watches, Gao Xiaosheng desperately needs them.

These days, it's not so convenient to check the time. Gao Xiaosheng's family only has a second-hand grandfather clock bought from a trust store.

He had been familiarizing himself with the terrain a few days ago and had even considered buying a watch to keep track of the time.

I learned that domestically produced watches are still under development, and the only watches available in the market are Swiss brands like Omega and Longines, as well as Soviet three-hand and Victory models.

After inquiring about the price, Gao Xiaosheng didn't hesitate at all, turned around and left. He couldn't afford it, he simply couldn't afford it.

Relatively inexpensive Soviet watches were priced similarly to bicycles, while Swiss watches were worth as much as one and a half bicycles.

This time, the system showed some humanity, knowing to address people's urgent needs and anticipating their concerns.

The watch is useful, and the other items are also quite good.

Gao Xiaosheng doesn't really need the fountain pen, but it can be given to Yushui as a reward; the little girl will probably be overjoyed.

I won't waste the face cream either. When I'm patrolling outside in the sweltering summer, I'll put some on my face to prevent my skin from getting sunburned. I'll also divide it into two bottles for rainwater.

Beef and mutton are Gao Xiaosheng's favorites.

This thing might not be lacking on the market, but it's only sold to ethnic minorities, so Gao Xiaosheng definitely won't be able to buy it.

You know what, after some self-consolation, Gao Xiaosheng felt much calmer than before.

What else can we do?

On Saturday, July 10, Jia Dongxu completed three days in the detention cell and was finally able to go home with his bedding.

"Thank you, Officer Li."

Jia Dongxu repeatedly thanked Li Shuguo and bowed deeply.

Turning to look at Gao Xiaosheng, she hesitated for a few seconds before reluctantly hunching her shoulders slightly, "Th-thank you."

"Hurry up and get out of here, and remember not to say anything out of line." Gao Xiaosheng waved his hand dismissively, signaling him to get lost.

"Dongxu, come here."

Not far away, Yi Zhonghai waved repeatedly.

"Oh, Master, Master."

Jia Dongxu rushed towards Yi Zhonghai's arms in two quick steps.

Even Gao Xiaosheng found it offensive.

The woman, in her early twenties and with a two-year-old child, clung to Yi Zhonghai like she was still breastfeeding, crying her eyes out.

"Dongxu, it's alright, it's alright, let's go home."

"Zhu Zi, help Dong Xu get his bedding."

Yi Zhonghai looked slightly embarrassed, wanting to push Jia Dongxu out, afraid that his apprentice would be disheartened.

If I don't push it, my fellow workers will laugh at me, and it will be really embarrassing.

She could only gently comfort Jia Dongxu while interrupting his crying scene when He Yuzhu took the bedding.

"Master, I..."

After venting his emotions, Jia Dongxu lowered his head and walked out of the factory gate side by side with Yi Zhonghai. He wanted to say something in his own defense, but he didn't know what to say.

He was detained by the security department for three days, and the punishment decision for stealing was posted on the gatepost. He was extremely embarrassed this time, and everyone in the entire steel rolling mill knew him.

"Don't worry, it's nothing serious. If you have any difficulties in the future, talk to your master. Don't do anything foolish again," Yi Zhonghai patted his apprentice on the shoulder to comfort him.

"Gao Xiaosheng has been beating you quite a bit these past few days, hasn't he? Your face is still swollen."

"Your master and mother have discussed it. They'll hold a hospital-wide meeting after dinner tonight and help you get revenge tomorrow."

Jia Dongxu suddenly looked up, his mouth opened, then he stopped. "I... um, thank you, Master."

He wanted to tell Yi Zhonghai the truth, that his face had been swollen from being slapped by Li Shuguo.

But then I thought, it's better to go with the flow. You have to pick on the weak, and Gao Xiaosheng isn't a good person anyway.

In Jia Dongxu's view, Gao Xiaosheng was the easy target.

As for Li Shuguo, he vowed to stay as far away from him as possible, and to bow his head and take a detour if he saw him in the factory.

I don't even dare to think about revenge; just thinking about it terrifies me.

Jia Dongxu is a typical example of someone who bullies the weak and fears the strong.

Li Shuguo tamed him with just a big slingshot.

But his attitude towards He Yuzhu and Gao Xiaosheng was completely different.

He Yuzhu had beaten him up quite a few times before, and he was quite ruthless, but Jia Dongxu not only refused to accept it, but also kept finding ways to trap He Yuzhu.

Relying on Yi Zhonghai's support, they were willing to take a beating themselves rather than let Sha Zhu suffer a mutual defeat, so that no one would have an easy time.

Gao Xiaosheng is even worse than He Yuzhu.

He was slapped several times, but it didn't hurt or itch at all; Jia Dongxu wasn't afraid at all.

Moreover, they all lived in the same courtyard, so how could Sun Wukong escape from the Buddha's palm?

I'll be fine once my master avenges me.

"Master, was tonight's meeting about arranging tomorrow's big cleaning?"

"You're planning to have Gao Xiaosheng and Sun Youtian clean the outhouses together?"

After walking silently for a while, the coworkers in front of and behind him gradually dispersed. Jia Dongxu not only raised his head but also started chatting with Yi Zhonghai.

"Uncle, I think it's a good idea. Gao Xiaosheng and Sun Youtian have a good relationship. It would be good for them to clean up the dry toilets at the entrance of the alley together," He Yuzhu chimed in from the side.

He didn't harbor much resentment towards Gao Xiaosheng; at most, he was annoyed that his younger sister, Yushui, sided with outsiders and had been away from home all day since Gao Xiaosheng moved in.

The problem is that if he doesn't take advantage of Gao Xiaosheng, he might very well be the one doing the dirty and tiring work with Sun Youtian.

Better to die for your fellow Daoist than for me.

Cleaning outhouses is never done alone; it's always a two-person team.

The heavy workload is one issue, but the main concern is the potential for danger.

If you slip and fall into a cesspool, with no one around, you could easily drown.

"Well, I'll mention it tonight. Someone has to do the dirty and hard work. He just moved in, so it's good for him to experience it."

Yi Zhonghai nodded indifferently; these minor punishments were unnecessary, merely icing on the cake.

The key point is to emphasize cleaning the house, not to close the door, and to accept supervision from others at all times.