Courtyard House: A System Connecting Two Worlds, Resources for the Nation

Only Zhou Feng and Bai Ling remained in the office.

Bai Ling walked up to Zhou Feng and said in a low voice, "You, you, weren't you satisfied with making such a scene at the courtyard yesterday? Now you've come to the factory to cause trouble again, haven't you! Director Sun is really angry this time. Old Hao is probably in for a world of hurt."

As she spoke, she sighed again. Hao Pingchuan and she had a revolutionary friendship. This time, he was taken away by Sun Yue, and she estimated that he would have to go to build a frontier farm soon.

She only thought that Hao Pingchuan was an upright person with high moral character, and would not be corrupted by any external forces, so he was a good person to protect Zhou Feng.

Who could have predicted that this guy was a little too upright, even trying to "correct" Zhou Feng's thinking several times!

Now look what happened. Her well-intentioned suggestion has backfired, causing trouble for a friend she was on good terms with.

Zhou Feng shrugged, looking completely innocent. "What does this have to do with me? I'm the victim. You saw it yourself, it was Section Chief Hao and Deputy Factory Director Li who kept talking, I didn't even say a word!"

Bai Ling rolled her eyes at him: "I didn't say you were wrong. Director Sun brought me here and wanted to see you on the way and chat. The batch of appliances from last night has been put into storage for research. If you can get more, we can prepare more."

"Also, the first batch of antiques I prepared for you, when do you want to send them over? They're mostly calligraphy, paintings, and porcelain. And those seeds you brought over before, they can only be planted once, right? See if you can get some more."

"Sure!"

Zhou Feng's eyes lit up: "As long as your supplies arrive, I'm sure I'll have no problem!"

Previously, Zhou Ming had already sent a message on his phone that his friend at the Academy of Agricultural Sciences had given the word and was ready to send over the list at any time, and the seeds could be prepared in a few days.

"Then let's do it tonight. I'll take him back to the courtyard," Bai Ling said, her tone softening. "You should try to tone it down a bit in the future. Although Director Sun protects you, it's not easy for him to keep making a fuss over this."

"Okay, what do you want to eat tonight? I'll show you a new recipe."

Zhou Feng grinned mischievously and leaned closer. "Brother Li has already created these conditions, so he can't let them go to waste, can he?"

"You're so uncouth!" Bai Ling blushed and pushed him away. "Finish your work first! I'm leaving, I have things to do at the office."

After saying that, he turned and left, but his steps were much lighter.

Hey! You're walking way too fast!

Zhou Feng reached out to stop her but couldn't. He had originally wanted to take advantage of her a little. Newlyweds don't want to miss any opportunity to be affectionate.

Unfortunately, doing something in public was still a bit too much for people of Bai Ling's generation; she couldn't accept it at all.

As soon as he noticed a change in Zhou Feng's expression, he ran away.

He was left alone in the office, and Zhou Feng didn't want to stay there by himself anymore.

He slept quite well last night. He couldn't fall asleep even with his head on the table, so he might as well go out for a walk.

Anyway, unlike the purchasing department staff, he doesn't need to report his plans to his superiors. Whenever there is a need, he can get hundreds or thousands of kilograms of supplies.

What more plan do we need?

Zhou Feng, who had just come out of the purchasing department, ran into Li Huaide, who came over with a smile.

"Brother Zhou, Comrade Bai Ling has left?"

"You know Bai Ling too?"

Zhou Feng looked up at Li Huaide with some surprise. One of them was the deputy factory director of the "Love in the Courtyard" drama, and the other was a police officer from the "Glorious Era" drama. They didn't seem to have any connection at all!

"Hey, how could I not know my sister-in-law? Brother Zhou, when are you hosting the banquet? Don't forget to invite me!"

Li Huaide chuckled and changed the subject.

At the beginning, because Zhou Feng had attracted the attention of that leader, he also conducted a brief investigation into Zhou Feng.

Of course, he didn't make a big fuss about investigating people, otherwise he would have been removed from his position long ago.

Li Huaide's method was simple: he used the address provided by Xu Damao to investigate everyone in that courtyard.

The result was obvious: Bai Ling, who clearly didn't belong in that courtyard, came into his view.

He didn't dare to investigate further. A section chief from the municipal bureau moved into that large courtyard to protect Zhou Feng. Doesn't that prove anything?

"You absolutely have to call me, Brother Li! But it's still far from certain!"

Zhou Feng chuckled, but Li Huaide instantly caught the look of joy in his eyes and patted Zhou Feng on the shoulder.

"Brother, believe me, Comrade Bai Ling definitely likes you. I've been there, and I know exactly how a girl looks when she likes someone!"

Hearing Li Huaide say that, Zhou Feng also became excited.

The two strolled around the steel mill arm in arm. Even though he was just a purchasing agent, Li Huaide acted as if he were accompanying a leader on an inspection tour, chatting wherever they went.

If there was anything Zhou Feng didn't understand, he could explain it on the spot. Although Li Huaide couldn't understand it or get started, it didn't stop him from explaining it clearly and logically.

On the contrary, the workers in the steel rolling mill looked at Zhou Feng, who was accompanied by Li Huaide, with some curiosity and whispered among themselves about what kind of person this guy was.

Despite his young age, he actually had Deputy Factory Director Li accompany him the entire time; he must have quite the airs!

Some people who had previously witnessed Zhou Feng and Sha Zhu's conflict in the cafeteria recognized him as someone from the purchasing department.

But he was immediately met with disdain by the comrades next to him.

A purchasing agent and a deputy factory manager in charge of logistics, do you think the latter should fawn over the former?

The person who felt this most was Liu Haizhong. He couldn't help but click his tongue as he watched Li Huaide quietly introducing the workshop to Zhou Feng.

Goodness, who said this kid was just a purchasing agent?

It's no wonder that bastard Sha Zhu was arrested!

Within the compound, what size law enforcement agency can be mobilized?

In the factory, even a deputy factory director had to personally accompany him in a humble manner.

Liu Haizhong must be out of his mind to go looking for trouble with Zhou Feng!

It must be said that although Zhou Feng only wanted to take a walk around the steel rolling mill on a whim, Li Huaide's presence did play a certain role, at least making him a familiar face throughout the steel rolling mill.

"Brother Zhou, you've finally come back, so I should have treated you to a nice meal at the canteen. But He Yuzhu is so ungrateful; he offended you. I'll save this meal for later. Once I find a head chef, I'll call you over first!"

"My brother's treating today, let's go out together, find a decent restaurant, and have a drink!"

"Brother, I'm going tonight..."

"You absolutely have to go home tonight! Your sister-in-law is waiting for you there. Your brother Li understands that!"

Pulled and dragged by Li Huaide, Zhou Feng followed him out of the steel rolling mill and headed towards the state-run restaurant next door.

This time, they didn't encounter any unreasonable waiters. After all, everyone in the surrounding restaurants knew Li Huaide, and no one would dare to be so arrogant with him!

As the saying goes, a gentleman deceives others with integrity. Even someone as petty as Li Huaide, who still wields some power and makes a living around the steel mill, doesn't really dare to mess with him.

It's only because Sha Zhu has a powerful leader backing him that he dares to offend him so recklessly. Anyone else would have been dealt with by him long ago.

The two sat there drinking and chatting. To be honest, Zhou Feng originally thought he wouldn't have much to talk about with this kind of old man, but after drinking together, he found that chatting with Li Huaide was really interesting!

They not only shared similar interests, but Li Huaide was also able to understand many of Zhou Feng's slightly ahead-of-the-time remarks immediately.

Moreover, although Li Huaide has moral flaws, he is indeed capable at his job.

After all, in this day and age, having a good father-in-law doesn't guarantee a smooth career within the system.

Before getting married, Li Huaide must have made some achievements to catch someone's eye before he could be accepted into their household.

The two men had a few dishes and a pot of wine, and chatted for the entire afternoon before finally leaving the restaurant.

"Brother Li, let me tell you, you're a great person in every way, except you're not picky about food!"

Zhou Feng blushed, put one arm around Li Huaide's shoulder, and teased him half-jokingly.

"Then tell me, why isn't Brother Li picky about food?"

Li Huaide wasn't angry; he raised an eyebrow and asked back.

"You, you got involved with Liu Lan, fine, but why did you have to get involved with Qin Huairu!"

"I didn't provoke Qin Huairu, did I?"

Li Huaide was somewhat bewildered. At first glance, the widow Qin did indeed look quite plump. He had indeed had such thoughts in his mind before, but he hadn't done anything about it yet!

How did Zhou Feng manage to point this out so easily?

"Don't tell me, listen to me! Qin Huairu isn't picky about food. Xu Damao bought her two steamed buns, and she'll go with him to the storeroom. Tell me what that means!"

Upon hearing Zhou Feng's words, Li Huaide's eyes lit up.

Two steamed buns are enough to get to the warehouse?

If he had known earlier, he could have booked it for a whole month!

"Hey! Brother Li, what's with that look? Let me tell you, we can't touch this filthy, smelly stuff. That woman's a vampire. If you want her, I..."

"Comrade Bai Ling! You've come to take Comrade Zhou Feng home! We had a few drinks here, and I was just about to take him home! It's my fault; I urged him a bit too much. I'll apologize to you another day!"

Before Zhou Feng could finish speaking, Li Huaide interrupted him.

The latter greeted him loudly with an unprecedented enthusiasm, instantly bringing Zhou Feng to his senses.

"Bai Ling'er, Brother Li and I had a few drinks, let's go back now!"

With that, Zhou Feng patted Li Huaide's shoulder forcefully and turned to walk towards Bai Lingling.

This guy is particular!

He really protects you when something happens!

"What did you just tell Deputy Factory Director Li... what did you want?"

With one hand supporting Zhou Feng, Bai Ling asked a question in a low voice as they walked, which immediately sent a chill down Zhou Feng's spine.

"No...nothing much. I just got along really well with Brother Li, and I was thinking if he wanted some meat, wine, eggs, or anything like that, we have those at home, so I brought some over for him. He even treated me to dinner today!"

Zhou Feng scratched his head awkwardly, trying to come up with an excuse for himself.

Fortunately, Li Huaide interrupted him, otherwise, if he had said what he wanted to say, his image in front of Bai Ling would have been completely ruined!

It wasn't that he was lying to Bai Ling about anything, but rather that the chat content between men and their buddies, and between women and their best friends, is something that shouldn't be shown to one's partner.

Unfortunately, Zhou Feng was unaware that his conversation with Li Huaide in the restaurant was recorded by the Special Operations Division comrades, who then sent the notes back to the division.

Not only here, but even the mobile phone he carries with him has its communication function always on. Using the WiFi signal around his body, the people in the modern dragon country are constantly collecting all the information about him here.

Based on the conversation between Zhou Feng and Li Huaide that Sun Yue has received so far, Hao Pingchuan is just worrying unnecessarily!

Given Comrade Zhou Feng's mindset, it's no wonder that Li Huaide led him astray!

Sun Yue was afraid that Zhou Feng would lead Li Huaide astray.

Li Huaide may have flaws in his personal conduct, but his abilities and proactive attitude towards work are still commendable.

Unlike Zhou Feng, who keeps instilling his snobbish ideas in people, talking about how they should be treated like cattle and enjoy themselves. In other words, it was Zhou Feng who said this, and the waiters weren't even around, otherwise someone would have reported him long ago!

What kind of ideology is being spread?

What Zhou Feng didn't even know was that Li Huaide, who had turned and walked in another direction, also wiped the sweat from his forehead after turning a corner.

Bai Ling, this woman, looks quite young, but she exudes a strong sense of pressure.

He felt like Bai Ling was about to turn against him, which scared him so much that he quickly ran away.

As for Zhou Feng and his wife, isn't that a problem that can be solved simply by taking the initiative?

Fueled by the alcohol, Zhou Feng became much bolder. He looked around and saw that there weren't many people on the street yet, just in time for the end of the workday.

He quietly slipped one hand behind Bai Ling and wrapped it around her waist.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

Bai Ling was startled and almost lost her balance, while Zhou Feng deliberately slurred his words: "Ugh... I'm drunk, why is the world spinning, I can't stand up... I'm going to fall!"

"Go to hell!"

Bai Ling was so angry she laughed. Did she not know whether Zhou Feng was drunk or not?

This guy is clearly taking advantage of me because he's drunk!

Seeing a shallow alley ahead, Zhou Feng suddenly twisted his waist and exerted force in his arms the instant Bai Ling helped him across.

As he turned, he pulled Bai Ling in as well, pressing her back against the wall.

"You... um—"

Before Bai Ling could finish speaking, Zhou Feng had already placed one of his hands on the wall, half-encircling her in his embrace.

When it's time to be a man, you have to be a man.

To avoid her still remembering what he just said, a kiss would have been enough to solve the problem.

If that doesn't work, try again!