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

"Then, Comrade Zhou Feng, we'll be leaving now."

Minister He got into the jeep and drove off with the Lou couple and Bai Ling. The next second, a similar-looking jeep stopped in front of Zhou Feng.

The driver was Tie Jianguo.

Given Zhou Feng's current level of influence in this world, getting a license plate would be an incredibly easy thing for him.

Therefore, he had no intention of driving the Jeep of this world at all. Instead, he created a vehicle from the modern world that was very similar in appearance to the Jeep of this world, but had a completely different interior.

Minister He's jeep first took the Lou couple back home. He still needed to discuss some things with Bai Ling on the way, and it would be inconvenient to have other people around.

The car was still moving, and before Minister He could speak, Bai Ling had already guessed what he wanted to ask. She sighed helplessly, "Our wedding is just a banquet in the alley where the courtyard house is located. If you want to come, you are welcome to come, but I still suggest that only you and Director Sun attend."

She now knows Zhou Feng's temper all too well.

This guy was cautious when he first arrived, but now he's revealed his true nature. You can only reason with him; he's absolutely responsive to gentle persuasion but not force.

If those leaders at the top wanted to communicate with Zhou Feng normally, he probably wouldn't have any problems.

But if anyone tries to put on airs, use moral blackmail, or intimidate others, given Zhou Feng's current mental state, he won't tolerate it.

Therefore, to avoid unnecessary conflicts, it is best to have these two acquaintances represent the organization at the banquet.

Minister He nodded seriously.

Regarding their attitude towards Zhou Feng, Bai Ling's advice is something they must consider!

As soon as the Lou couple returned home, Lou's mother shook off Lou Zhenhua's hand: "That young comrade just said that Xiao'e is with him. Why won't you let me speak? What kind of talk is it for a woman to spend the night in a man's house?"

"Shut up!"

Lou Zhenhua, his face grim, looked at his wife: "If Xiao'e really has some kind of relationship with him, then our family is the ones who are getting a good deal, understand?"

"That's our daughter!"

Lou's mother's lips trembled slightly, and her expression as she looked at Lou Zhenhua was one of utter disbelief.

"What happened to our daughter? If it weren't for Zhou Feng intervening today, do you know what we would have gone through? Do you still think you're Mrs. Lou, the eldest daughter of the Tan family? Didn't you see how Old Li was tortured in the detention center?"

In just one day, from what he saw and heard in the detention center to the torture and fright he suffered, Lou Zhenhua even grew white hairs at his temples.

"Let me tell you, there's absolutely no room for negotiation regarding E'zi's matter. If you want to cause trouble, then I will definitely sign a divorce agreement with you. I'm already in a precarious situation myself, and I won't provoke Zhou Feng again because of E'zi!"

At this moment, Lou Zhenhua only had two words in his mind: self-preservation.

To protect himself, he didn't mind divorcing his wife of many years.

Even the lowest-ranking guards could drag the couple out of their home and take them away, so how could he dare to provoke Zhou Feng?

If Ezi hadn't been at the other party's house, he might have reconsidered whether or not to protect his daughter.

But now that E'zi is at the other party's house, and they were rescued by the other party, it proves that E'zi is part of the deal between the two parties.

Now that the transaction is complete, Ezi naturally has to fulfill her obligations; her family doesn't have the means to breach the contract.

"This isn't the old society anymore, how can you let my poor daughter suffer like this..."

Listening to his wife sobbing beside him, Lou Zhenhua was so frustrated and annoyed that he felt like he was going to burst. He gritted his teeth and glared at the other man: "If you really care about our daughter, then we'll sign the divorce papers. You go to the courtyard house now, drag Lou Xiao'e out, and then go to the detention center yourself. Go ahead!"

This woman couldn't bear to part with her daughter, didn't want to be locked up in a detention center, and couldn't afford to offend Zhou Feng, so she pressured her husband...

Why should he have to withstand the pressure?

More than a decade ago, before the liberation, she lived a very comfortable life in the Lou family. Who in the whole of Beiping didn't know her as Madam Lou?

Although Lou Zhenhua knew about her extravagant spending habits, he didn't care.

Times have changed. If she still wants to act the same way she used to, Lou Zhenhua will not give in at all.

Lou's mother also sensed the other party's determination. After muttering a few words, she chose to remain silent.

They've been through enough today, and she doesn't dare to provoke Lou Zhenhua any further. If something really happens, given her family background, she'll be lucky if she doesn't get arrested when she goes out, let alone be unable to move an inch.

Having dealt with Lou's mother, Lou Zhenhua sighed, swept the things off the bed to the floor, took off his clothes, and crawled into bed.

Let the room be a mess, anyway, nothing truly important has been found, and he's too lazy to tidy it up.

After getting some rest, I need to personally visit Comrade Zhou Feng at the courtyard house tomorrow.

For leaders at this level, even a casual remark can bring them immense benefits.

Zhou Feng's jeep drove towards the courtyard house. When they arrived at the gate, the entire courtyard was quiet.

The lights in every household were turned off.

But Zhou Feng was in a dilemma after opening his own door. Lou Xiao'e was lying in bed. What could he do?

"Hmm..."

Just as she was hesitating, Lou Xiao'e was startled awake by the light Zhou Feng turned on. Upon seeing Zhou Feng, she immediately widened her eyes.

"Comrade Zhou Feng, my parents..."

"I just took some men to the detention center and picked them up. They should be home by now, right?"

"what!"

Lou Xiao'e let out a gasp, her eyes immediately welling up with tears, but this time they were tears of joy.

She jumped off the bed and pounced on Zhou Feng, rushing into his arms.

"Thank you! Thank you so much!"

Lou Xiao'e wrapped her arms around Zhou Feng's waist and buried her pretty face in his shoulder, her voice muffled because of the clothes on his body.

"It's alright, it's all taken care of. Don't worry, there won't be any problems in the future."

Zhou Feng reached out and gently patted Lou Xiao'e's back to help her breathe.

These words were not just meant to comfort Lou Xiao'e; they were the truth.

From now on, Lou Zhenhua will be assigned tasks and asked to do things for him.

With him here protecting them, the Lou family won't have any problems before he gets into trouble.

"Yes! I believe you!"

Lou Xiao'e rubbed her face against Zhou Feng's body forcefully, as if that would wipe away her blush.

"So... Comrade Lou Xiao'e, what are you going to do tonight?"

Zhou Feng is neither a novice nor the legendary Liu Xiahui.

Now that he had a soft, warm body in his arms, his body reacted even before he thought about it.

Of course, he certainly wouldn't coerce anyone into anything.

If Lou Xiao'e says she wants to go home, even though it's late at night, he will ask Tie Jianguo to drive her there.

But if the other party is coming with a self-sacrificing attitude, he wouldn't throw away the easy prize he's already got.

"Tonight...it's so dark, it's not convenient for me to go home..."

Lou Xiao'e nestled in Zhou Feng's arms, murmuring softly, her arms wrapped tightly around his, showing no sign of letting go.

If Zhou Feng still doesn't understand what Lou Xiao'e means after all this has been said, then he's just being a liar.

Compared to Yu Haitang, who had impure motives and was of average appearance, Lou Xiao'e was a woman worth sleeping with.

Unexpectedly, the fanfiction plot that many netizens jokingly call "making a mess" actually came true right before his wedding.

As Zhou Feng carried her to the bed, Lou Xiao'e, though it wasn't her first time, was as nervous as if it were her first wedding night. She gripped Zhou Feng's arm tightly with both hands, and even trembled slightly from nervousness.

"Don't worry, just follow my rhythm..."

Zhou Feng reached out and stroked her hair to ease her tension, taking the opportunity to lower her guard.

With a soft exclamation, the two became even closer.

Nothing happened that night. Early the next morning, Qin Jingru ran to Zhou Feng's door and reached into her pocket.

Although Zhou Feng's family still uses wooden doors, they use mortise locks, which are more common in later generations.

After Qin Jingru skillfully opened the door with her key, she tiptoed to the bedside and took a look.

"Did Sister Bai Ling sleep in too today?"

She didn't notice who the person lying next to Zhou Feng with their face covered by hair was; she thought it was Bai Ling!

But as she started making breakfast, a series of fragrant aromas wafted over, and Lou Xiao'e, lying in bed, couldn't help but feel her stomach protest.

She barely ate anything yesterday. Although she ate a little something in the evening, she still did some strenuous exercise!

With this shift in balance, her stomach is now completely empty.

"Sister Bai Ling, you... eh?"

Qin Jingru was about to reach out to greet them when she realized that it was Lou Xiao'e who had gotten out of bed, and her eyes widened in surprise.

This is no joke. It turns out that Sister Xiao'e was the one who slept with Brother Zhou Feng last night.

This situation left her, who wasn't particularly bright to begin with, somewhat bewildered. She ran to the bedside, dumbfounded, and asked, "Sister Xiao'e, you slept here with Brother Zhou Feng last night?"

Lou Xiao'e blushed deeply when Qin Jingru asked her question, and even felt a sharp pain in her face.

Yesterday she was crying and begging Zhou Feng to save her parents, but last night she offered herself up and climbed into his bed. It doesn't sound good at all!

"I...I..."

Lou Xiao'e, who had been stammering for a while, was just about to make up an excuse when she looked down and saw the bed sheet that she and Zhou Feng had thrown on the ground last night. She was immediately speechless.

Following her gaze, Qin Jingru also noticed the traces of the crime, and a mischievous smile immediately appeared on her face: "It's okay, Sister Xiao'e. I've had this happen to me before, just washing it in the washing machine will clean it up perfectly."

???

Lou Xiao'e stared at Qin Jingru with wide eyes.

What's going on in this girl's head?

Isn't the focus now on her having a relationship with Zhou Feng?

Who cares how to wash those sheets to get them clean?

"Alright! Stop being so curious. Can't you see you're already embarrassed by Xiao'e's questions?"

Awakened by their conversation, Zhou Feng immediately pulled Qin Jingru into his arms and kissed her hard on the lips.

The latter exclaimed in surprise, her face flushed as she struggled to her feet: "Oh dear, Sister Xiao'e is still here! I'll go cook for you!"

With that, Qin Jingru ran off to the kitchen with a smile on her face.

"No, you...she...you...this..."

Lou Xiao'e stared wide-eyed at the interaction between Zhou Feng and Qin Jingru, unable to react for a long time.

Yesterday, she saw Qin Jingru and Zhou Feng acting coquettishly, but because Bai Ling was also there, she thought that the two of them had become sworn siblings and had a good relationship.

Who would have thought it was this kind of relationship?

And to do such a thing right in front of her, she's not even being discreet!

"Stop making such a fuss, okay? You're supposed to be a young lady from a wealthy family, why are you acting like you've never seen anything like this before?"

Zhou Feng half-opened his eyes, looked at Lou Xiao'e who was still shirtless, and pulled her back into the bed.

After giving her a big kiss on the face, he wrapped his arms around her as if hugging a plush toy and continued to sleep soundly.

Although Qin Jingru voluntarily lowered herself to be Zhou Feng's concubine and usually obeyed him in every way, Zhou Feng never looked down on her.

Kissing Lou Xiao'e in front of her is perfectly fine.

But to drag Lou Xiao'e to do morning exercises in front of her would be extremely disrespectful.

You can only do this after at least three people have played Dou Dizhu (a popular Chinese card game).

While unconsciously kneading the steamed bun in his hands, Zhou Feng didn't need to think too much to figure out that Lou Xiao'e and Qin Jingru were the most likely teammates to achieve the goal of playing Dou Dizhu with three people.

"Zhou...Zhou Feng, did you really pick my parents up and take them home yesterday?"

"Nonsense, what would be the point of me lying to you about this?"

"No, that's not what I meant."

Lou Xiao'e said with a hint of coquettishness, "I meant if my parents go home, they'll definitely come to visit you this morning. We need to get up quickly!"

As she spoke, she began rummaging through her clothes.

It's alright if Qin Jingru corners me in bed; this girl is simple-minded, and I'll just chat with her for a while.

But if your parents corner you in bed, you're really going to be in deep trouble at home.

I will never be able to face my parents again.

"Don't wear those two clothes anymore, they're dirty and old. Jingru, pick out two of your sister Bailing's clothes for her."

"No need, I have clothes at home."

"Don't say anything more, their clothes are different from yours!"

The clothes worn by Qin Jingru and Bai Ling, although still in the style of that era, were made using modern techniques by Zhou Feng's people.

Not only is it skin-friendly and more comfortable to wear, but it is also much lighter than the clothes of this era. From the outside, it may only look like there is a slight difference in texture, but after wearing it, Lou Xiao'e felt that it was a world of difference.

Wearing comfortable clothes and sitting at the dining table eating the breakfast that Qin Jingru had warmed up, Lou Xiao'e suddenly felt an urge to cry.

She was a pampered young lady when she was little, and she enjoyed all sorts of good things!

How did we end up in this state?