Pursued by the Heavenly Dao, first level up in the courtyard.

Jia Dongxu went on more than twenty blind dates, failing each time.

The Jia family's own conditions were average. Zhang Cuihua wanted a girl from a well-off family, while Jia Dongxu wanted to marry a beautiful girl. The girls who were interested in Jia Dongxu were either unattractive to him or looked down upon by Zhang Cuihua.

The girls that Jia Dongxu fancied either looked down on him or were not to Zhang Cuihua's liking.

After failing to find a partner through matchmaking multiple times and offending many matchmakers, the Jia family's reputation was ruined, and no one in the city was willing to go on a blind date with Jia Dongxu.

Nowadays, there is no age limit for marriage, and many teenagers have already become parents.

Jia Dongxu is 21 years old this year. In the 21st century, he would not be considered an old youth, but in this era, many people his age already have children old enough to run errands.

In order for Jia Dongxu to support him in his old age, Yi Zhonghai, after talking with Zhang Cuihua, personally found a matchmaker, told her his requirements, and asked the matchmaker to introduce Jia Dongxu to a beautiful and filial rural girl.

Zhang Cuihua didn't want Jia Dongxu to marry a country girl, but the girls in the city were all unwilling to go on blind dates with Jia Dongxu. For the sake of the Jia family's continuation, Zhang Cuihua had no choice but to agree to Jia Dongxu marrying a country girl.

Jia Dongxu, who started working at a steel rolling mill last year, is still a fitter apprentice.

Jia Dongxu is good-looking, but his income is too low and the Jia family is too poor.

A few days later, the matchmaker brought Qin Huairu to the courtyard house for a blind date with Jia Dongxu.

Qin Huairu made a special effort to dress up, wearing a faded but neatly made-up floral cotton-padded jacket. Although the fabric was ordinary, it made her skin look fair and delicate.

Qin Huairu was exceptionally beautiful, with a pair of bright, clear eyes that seemed to sway gently in the sunlight, and a hint of shyness in her gaze.

In Zhang Cuihua's eyes, Qin Huairu, with her plump figure, was sure to give birth to a big, healthy boy.

Zhang Cuihua felt a growing fondness for Qin Huairu, who was beautiful and had a plump figure.

When Jia Dongxu saw Qin Huairu, he was immediately smitten.

Upon seeing Qin Huairu, Jia Dongxu couldn't help but freeze in shock, even stuttering a little when he spoke.

"Hello, I'm Jia Dongxu." Jia Dongxu stood up, unsure of what to do with his hands, his face flushed red, looking somewhat simple and comical.

Upon seeing this, Qin Huairu responded in a voice as sweet as a nightingale's: "Hello, I am Qin Huairu."

The matchmaker introduced the two, telling them about Qin Huairu's family situation and the current state of the Jia family.

In order to get the money, the matchmaker praised Qin Huairu to the skies and tried every means to extoll how good the Jia family was.

"You two have a good chat. You're both very down-to-earth people, so don't be shy. Dongxu is reliable, and Huairu is gentle; you'll definitely get along."

The two sat facing each other, initially a little reserved, chatting idly.

In order to marry Qin Huairu, Jia Dongxu mustered up his courage and tried to strike up a conversation incoherently, his behavior appearing clumsy.

Qin Huairu, who was eager to marry into the city, was very satisfied with Jia Dongxu's appearance. When she heard that Jia Dongxu's master was about to become a senior fitter at the steel rolling mill, Qin Huairu was even more satisfied.

Zhang Cuihua wasn't very satisfied with Qin Huairu's hometown, which was Changping. However, considering that her son couldn't find a wife in the city, she forced a smile and praised her a few times.

Qin Huairu was a little embarrassed by the praise and said softly, "Auntie, you flatter me."

Seeing Qin Huairu's sensible manner, Zhang Cuihua's impression of her improved even more. She turned and glared at Jia Dongxu, complaining, "What are you doing sitting there like an idiot? Get Huairu a glass of water!"

Jia Dongxu hurriedly agreed, got up in a panic to pour a glass of water, and handed it to Qin Huairu with his eyes full of flattery, which made Zhang Cuihua shake her head helplessly.

After Qin Huairu took the water glass, Zhang Cuihua said again, "Huairu, I know you're a good girl. Dongxu is honest, but he's not good with words. If you're willing to marry him, your family's life will get better and better."

A warm feeling welled up in Qin Huairu's heart. She looked up at Zhang Cuihua and said softly, "Auntie, I'm very satisfied with Dongxu. I don't have any high demands."

Seeing this, Zhang Cuihua pressed her advantage, saying, "Huai Ru, once you're married, I'll buy you a sewing machine!"

As soon as Zhang Cuihua said this, Qin Huairu's eyes lit up instantly.

Sewing machines are now a rarity, unaffordable for ordinary families. The "three turns and one sound" configuration is something most people can only dream of.

Qin Huairu, who lives in the countryside, dreams of owning a sewing machine.

Jia Dongxu quickly chimed in, "Huai Ru, my mother keeps her word."

Qin Huairu blushed and said in a voice barely above a whisper, "Auntie, Dongxu, I do."

Upon hearing that Qin Huairu was willing to marry into the Jia family, Jia Dongxu and Zhang Cuihua were overjoyed.

The blind date was successful, and Jia Dongxu and Zhang Cuihua invited Qin Huairu and the matchmaker to lunch.

After being put on the bus by Jia Dongxu, Qin Huairu returned to her hometown of Changping and told her family about the blind date, as well as Zhang Cuihua's promise to buy her a sewing machine.

After discussing it, Qin Huairu's parents agreed to the marriage.

He Yuzhu, who had just returned from outside, didn't take it to heart when he heard that Jia Dongxu had succeeded in his blind date.

He Yuzhu and He Yushui were struggling financially, and the money-grubbing Yan Bugui and his wife deliberately avoided the He siblings.

"Zhu Zi, I need to talk to you."

"Uncle Yi, what do you want with me?"

"Zhu Zi, your brother Dong Xu is getting married the day after tomorrow. Will you help him cook?"

"Uncle Yi, I... I still need to go out and collect recyclables."

"Zhu Zi, take this money. Help with the cooking the day after tomorrow. We live in the same courtyard, so we should help each other. If you have no food at home, come find me. As long as I'm still here, I won't let you and Yu Shui go hungry."

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu was filled with gratitude, completely unaware that the money Yi Zhonghai gave him was sent back by his father, He Daqing, and was originally intended for him and his siblings.

......

He Yuzhu, who was cooking, heard the noise in the front yard, looked up and saw Qin Huairu smiling like a flower.

The moment He Yuzhu saw Qin Huairu, he froze on the spot, his breath catching in his throat for a few seconds.

Qin Huairu, dressed in a red wedding gown, was stunningly beautiful, and every smile and gesture was captivating.

He Yuzhu's gaze fell on Qin Huairu, unable to look away. His eyes were filled with amazement, and his heart felt as if it had been struck by something, causing ripples to spread. An unprecedented feeling quietly grew.

Xu Damao asked with a half-smile, "Silly Zhu, isn't it beautiful?"

Coming to his senses, He Yuzhu casually retorted, "What's it to you?"

Seeing Qin Huairu holding Jia Dongxu's arm, with a shy yet happy smile on her face, He Yuzhu felt a surge of intense envy, jealousy, and admiration.

He envied and was jealous of Jia Dongxu, and admired the radiant Qin Huairu.

The neighbors were full of gossip, praising Qin Huairu for being beautiful and lucky, and praising Jia Dongxu for having good taste.

At noon, Yi Zhonghai said a few words and loudly announced the start of the banquet.

Qin Huairu and Jia Dongxu's wedding banquet featured four meat dishes.

Zhang Cuihua, who possessed the Pixiu attribute, was reluctant to spend money, but Yi Zhonghai didn't want his apprentice to be gossiped about and wanted to improve his relationship with his apprentice, so he took the initiative to spend a lot of money.

The Qi soldiers on the battlefield were unaware that Qin Huairu had married Jia Dongxu. Even if they had known, they wouldn't have cared, since they had no feelings for Qin Huairu.

Having read many fan fiction novels about courtyard houses and watched the TV series about courtyard houses, he didn't have a good impression of Qin Huairu.

In the TV series, Qin Huairu trades steamed buns for steamed buns at the factory. When she gets her food in the canteen, she turns to look at Xu Damao and says with a charming smile, "You have ideas," which is enough to prove a lot.

Although Qin Huairu didn't win over Xu Damao in the TV series, it's still just a TV series, with only a few dozen episodes and each episode only a few tens of minutes long.

The story of the courtyard house spans several decades. Who knows what Qin Huairu did?

The human system absorbs the luck and power dropped by movie and TV characters, so there's no need to marry a movie or TV beauty.