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

After observing Jiang Fan in secret for a few days and finding that he posed no threat, Qi Bing felt much more at ease.

He has confirmed that Jiang Fan is a time traveler, and a time traveler with a cheat-like ability.

Jiang Fan was utterly shocked by the state of the courtyard world. Seeing pickup trucks in the northern part of the city filled him with disbelief. Learning that the Japanese soldiers on the eastern island had been almost entirely wiped out, he found it hard to believe.

Jiang Fan, who was completely baffled, finally concluded that the world of the courtyard house had undergone a mutation.

After adapting to the various changes in the world of the courtyard house, Jiang Fan began to make a name for himself at the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill.

Having earned Level 9 Engineer skills through daily check-ins, he successfully optimized the factory's rolling mill.

At nine o'clock in the morning, Jiang Fan, having finished repairing a machine, turned around and walked out of the workshop. When he saw the girl in the distance, he was stunned.

Lou Xiao'e was wearing a blue dress, her skin was as white as snow, and she was full of youthful charm.

"In the 21st century, Lou Xiao'e would be nothing short of a perfect rich, beautiful, and successful woman."

Jiang Fan had a sudden thought. Remembering that Xu Damao was still unmarried, he decided to steal Lou Xiao'e away.

A few years later, things got tough, and if he married Lou Xiao'e, he could go to the port city with the Lou family.

With that thought in mind, Jiang Fan quickly walked over and asked, "Comrade, are you looking for someone?"

Lou Xiao'e replied, "Hello comrade, I'm looking for Xu Damao."

Jiang Fan said without changing his expression, "Xu Damao went to the countryside to show movies. I live in the same courtyard house as Xu Damao. Do you need to see him? If so, I'll tell him for you."

Lou Xiao'e shook her head and said, "It's nothing."

Jiang Fan smiled and said, "My name is Jiang Fan, a level 14 technician at the factory. Don't you know your name?"

Lou Xiao'e glanced at Jiang Fan shyly and said, "My name is Lou Xiao'e."

"Comrade Lou Xiao'e, I haven't been at the steel rolling mill for long. I used to study in Harbin."

"Comrade Jiang Fan, are you a university graduate?"

"Yes, I went to university in Harbin."

"Comrade Jiang Fan, you're really amazing. I only graduated from high school."

"High schools prioritize enrollment each year, and those who can get into high school are already very accomplished."

The two strolled through the factory area, chatting away.

Under Jiang Fan's deliberate guidance, Lou Xiao'e talked about her parents' plan for her to go on a blind date with Xu Damao.

Lou Xiao'e's father, Lou Zhenhua, used to be the owner of Lou's Steel Rolling Mill and is now a shareholder of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill.

The predecessor of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill was Lou's Steel Rolling Mill.

Jiang Fan said in a low voice, "I heard that Xu Damao is infertile."

"Comrade Jiang Fan, is this true?"

"Comrade Lou Xiao'e, whether Xu Damao can have children or not can be determined by a hospital check-up."

"Comrade Jiang Fan, how do you know Xu Damao can't have children?"

"I heard it from someone else. I studied medicine and can tell that Xu Damao is sick."

With the sign-in system, Jiang Fan, who could sign in every day, successively obtained level nine engineer skills, master-level Bajiquan skills, and master-level traditional Chinese medicine skills. In addition, he also obtained some money, tickets, rice, noodles, and meat.

"Technician Jiang, one of the machines in our workshop has broken down."

"I understand, I'll go right away." Jiang Fan replied, bid farewell to Lou Xiao'e, and headed straight for the second forging workshop.

Lou Xiao'e went to the office, and then followed Lou Zhenhua out of the steel rolling mill.

"Xiao'e, who told you that Xu Damao is infertile?"

"Dad, we can find out if Xu Damao is infertile by going to the hospital for a checkup."

After thinking about it, Lou Zhenhua decided to send Xu Damao to the hospital for a check-up.

Two days later, Xu Damao returned from showing movies in the countryside and was subsequently taken to the hospital for a check-up.

Upon seeing the test results, Xu Fugui, Bai Sulan, and Xu Damao were devastated, yet also somewhat relieved, since the doctor said that Xu Damao's illness was not an incurable terminal disease and that there was still a chance to cure him.

Lou Zhenhua and Tan Yali were both surprised and delighted to learn that Xu Damao was infertile. If they had only found out that Xu Damao was infertile after their daughter Lou Xiao'e married him, their daughter would have been doomed.

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Lou Zhenhua and Tan Yali pressed her repeatedly before Lou Xiao'e finally revealed Jiang Fan's identity.

Seeing his daughter's shy expression, Lou Zhenhua knew exactly what was going on and sent people to investigate Jiang Fan.

"Jiang Fan's parents are both martyrs' families, and he himself is a college graduate and a level 14 technician. His conditions are much better than Xu Damao's. If Xiao'e can marry Jiang Fan, the Lou family will be secure."

After reviewing the information gathered from the investigation, Lou Zhenhua smiled knowingly.

Lou Xiao'e has feelings for Jiang Fan, and Jiang Fan has feelings for Lou Xiao'e.

Lou Zhenhua and Tan Yali were very satisfied with Jiang Fan's background and abilities, and the two began to matchmake Lou Xiao'e and Jiang Fan.

Their only son, Xu Damao, had very low fertility. Xu Fugui and Bai Sulan took Xu Damao from one hospital to another.

There are many skilled doctors in Beicheng, and Xu Damao's low fertility is not yet incurable.

Upon arriving at the General Administration Bureau, Qi Bing used a telegraph machine to contact his master, Qin Chu, in the port city.

A few days ago, Qin Chu sent him a telegram, wanting to increase manpower.

Sanhe Company, located in Gangcheng, already owns Sanhe Wharf, Sanhe Warehouse, Sanhe Trading, and Sanhe Bank.

Whether it's black money or white money, as long as it's real money, Sanhe Bank will accept it all.

When black money is transferred to white money, Sanhe Bank charges a 20% handling fee.

There are many businesses in the port city that Sanhe Company doesn't do, but other forces do.

Qi Bing has only one principle: Sanhe Company will not do business that harms the country and the people, but will do any business that can make money!

With ample funds, Sanhe Company built numerous employee housing units, ensuring that those sent there had no shortage of accommodation.

"Including the more than 300 people this time, Sanhe Company now has a thousand employees."

After leaving the Comprehensive Management Bureau, Qi Bing drove to the gate of the Fifth Middle School. After waiting for more than ten minutes, Liu Xiaoqian came out of the school.

"Xiaoqian, what do you want to eat tonight?"

"Soldier, whatever you want to eat, we'll eat it."

After driving back to the east courtyard, Qi Bing personally cooked two meat dishes, one vegetable dish, and a soup, taking the opportunity to teach Liu Xiaoqian how to cook.

The following Saturday, Qi Bing and Liu Xiaoqian had breakfast and drove to Liu's house.

Jiang Fan and Lou Xiao'e's relationship continued to heat up, and half a month later, Jiang Fan hired a matchmaker to propose marriage.

Upon learning that Lou Xiao'e was going to marry Jiang Fan from the courtyard, Xu Damao was both angry and helpless.

The Xu family couldn't afford to offend the Lou family, and Xu Damao, a projectionist at the steel rolling mill, couldn't afford to offend Jiang Fan either.

A few days later, Jiang Fan and Lou Xiao'e held a wedding banquet with more than twenty tables in the courtyard.

Lou Zhenhua originally wanted to host more than 80 tables, but after being persuaded by Jiang Fan, he reduced it to 26 tables.

Lou Zhenhua, nicknamed Lou Bancheng, has many business partners and relatives and friends in Beicheng.

Qi Bing and Liu Xiaoqian did not attend Jiang Fan and Lou Xiao'e's wedding banquet; they went to Liu's house instead.

Sometimes, Qi Bing's every word and action is taken by some people as a signal.

For example, he assigned his eight guards to four top researchers, and none of them dared to cause trouble for those four researchers.

For example, he suggested that Li Yunlong lead troops to eliminate traitors, and even though Li Yunlong killed countless people, no one criticized him.

Qi Bing didn't want to be seen as the Lou family's backer by some people because of a wedding banquet.

Upon seeing Lou Xiao'e, He Yuzhu was once again moved, but not for Lou Xiao'e herself; rather, he wanted to marry her.

Qin Huairu admired Lou Xiao'e's temperament and clothing, and was jealous of the Lou family's wealth.

Upon learning that Lou Xiao'e was Lou Zhenhua's daughter, the deaf old lady thought to herself, "Sha Zhu is a very good cook, and Lou Xiao'e's family is wealthy. If I can bring them together, I can finally enjoy a life of luxury."

Seeing many people in the courtyard eating and drinking excessively, Lou Zhenhua and Tan Yali felt contempt, but could only force a smile.

Around 8 p.m., Qi Bing and Liu Xiaoqian returned to the east courtyard.

After practicing the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic for a while, his understanding of the concept of Yin and Yang improved.