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

"We've already arranged to hold a banquet at my courtyard house the day after tomorrow."

Zhou Feng looked intently at the two elders of the Bai family.

"Because the current situation is quite sensitive, it's not advisable to have a big celebration. We're planning to just set up a few tables in our own yard and invite some neighbors, relatives, and friends, that'll be enough."

"Okay, we agree on that."

Before Fang Yun could speak, Bai Shoude had already put down his teacup and nodded.

Bai Ling had already discussed this matter with him beforehand.

Although their family values ​​rituals, they wouldn't take such a big risk for them.

Bai Ling and Zhou Feng's work involves classified information, and having too much contact with outsiders during this period would not be beneficial.

"We've already made arrangements for the chef and the invited guests. I wonder if your aunt and uncle have any relatives or friends who would like to attend? I can send a car to pick them up."

"there is none left."

Fang Yun placed one hand on her daughter's hand and smiled at Zhou Feng: "Little Zhou, we came to Beiping this time to attend your wedding. After the wedding, your uncle and I will return to Shanghai. You and Bai Ling will live together then, so please take good care of her."

These words were spoken quite solemnly, as if they were a request.

After all, in this era, there are no conveniences like in later generations.

Even if something happens here, it's hard to know how long it will take for the registered letter to reach Shanghai.

There's no difference between a daughter marrying out of the country and being separated from her family.

Zhou Feng immediately sat up straight, his tone earnest: "Uncle and Aunt, please rest assured, Bai Ling is with me, and I will not let her suffer any injustice."

He has absolute confidence in this regard.

Except for the two smaller ones.

There was a few seconds of silence in the living room. Fang Yun looked at Zhou Feng, her eyes slightly red, but she quickly smiled again: "Okay, with you saying that, your uncle and I can rest assured."

Bai Shoude nodded seriously, but didn't say anything. He just stared at Zhou Feng intently for a long time before letting out a sigh of relief.

Once you've discussed the most important things, the rest of the conversation will be much easier.

"Xiao Zhou, have you ever tried pickled bamboo shoots and pork soup? It's a must-eat dish for us Shanghainese in spring."

"I've never had this before, Auntie, I'll definitely try it."

"So, do you prefer sweet or savory? Shanghai cuisine tends to be sweet, so if you don't like it, I'll put in less sugar."

"Auntie, I'll eat anything you make, just like you do."

Fang Yun beamed with delight, then turned and glared at Bai Ling: "Look at Xiao Zhou, she's so good with words. Your mouth, it's like a sawed-off gourd, all you do is annoy me!"

Bai Ling rolled her eyes but didn't argue. Instead, she reached out and pinched Zhou Feng's waist.

Fang Yun's gaze towards Zhou Feng changed; the mother-in-law looked at her son-in-law with increasing satisfaction.

"Xiao Zhou, are you older or Bai Ling?"

"Not much difference."

"I feel that you are more mature. It's better to be more mature and know how to care for others."

Bai Shoude, who was still standing to the side, suddenly cleared his throat and coughed.

Fang Yun glared back at him and said, "Why are you coughing? Am I wrong?"

The father-in-law didn't say a word, picked up his teacup, and pretended not to hear.

The bickering between the old married couple warmed Zhou Feng's heart, just like his parents who were far away in this world.

Fang Yun cooked lunch, with Bai Ling assisting, while Bai Shoude and Zhou Feng sat in the living room drinking tea and chatting.

Zhou Feng had no trouble communicating with Bai Shoude; he said what he could say and simply cited the rules for what he couldn't. Bai Shoude didn't press for details, just nodded.

After hesitating for a few seconds, Bai Shoude finally asked the question that had been bothering him: "Xiao Zhou, why haven't I heard you mention your parents?"

"Oh? My parents are currently abroad, so it's not convenient for them to come back."

Zhou Feng said this with a very calm expression.

His parents are alive, though in another world, but Zhou Feng can't bring himself to say that his parents aren't there.

Anyway, the Dragon Kingdom in this world and the Dragon Kingdom in the Four-Courtyard World are two different countries, so that's not entirely wrong.

Lunch was very elaborate, served on a square table with four dishes and a soup: braised pork with bamboo shoots, sweet and sour pork ribs, stir-fried seasonal vegetables, deep-fried shrimp, and a bowl of egg drop soup.

In this day and age, these four dishes and one soup would be considered a substantial meal anywhere.

Of the ingredients, some were brought by Fang Yun from Shanghai, while the rest were taken by Bai Ling from Zhou Feng's house.

"Xiao Zhou, try my cooking. The bamboo shoots are fresh, and the salted pork is something I brought from Shanghai."

Zhou Feng took the bowl that Fang Yun handed him and began to eat with relish. The soup was fresh and delicious, and the bamboo shoots were crisp and the meat was tender.

In stark contrast to him was Bai Ling's side.

Her parents, whom she hadn't seen for so many years, took meticulous care of her when they first met, showing concern and warmth every day.

Only a few days have passed, and after meeting Zhou Feng, she hasn't even received the most basic treatment of being served food.

"What are you looking at? Can't you serve it yourself?"

Fang Yun rolled her eyes at her daughter, then looked at Zhou Feng, who immediately flattered her, "Auntie, your cooking is amazing!"

Hearing Zhou Feng's praise, Fang Yun immediately smiled and her eyes narrowed: "I'm glad you like it. When you and Bai Ling go back to Shanghai, Auntie will make it for you every day."

At this moment, Bai Ling, sitting on the other side of the square table, looked at Zhou Feng with the same expression she would give a treacherous minister.

How can there be such shameless people in this world?

Bai Shoude ate his meal quietly, his gaze sweeping over the others at the square table. Suddenly, he picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and put it into Bai Ling's bowl.

You have to love your own daughter!

Zhou Feng immediately noticed his father-in-law's action and quickly picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs and put it in Bai Ling's bowl.

The action is very simple, but it is important to show your attitude.

After they finished eating and drinking, Fang Yun and Bai Ling went to the kitchen to clean up the dishes, while Bai Shoude pulled Zhou Feng to sit on the sofa.

He bent down and took out a red paper packet from the drawer under the coffee table, and handed it to Zhou Feng.

"This is a small token of our appreciation from your aunt and me. As parents, we always want to show our support for your wedding."

Zhou Feng took it and touched it. The red paper packet was quite thick; it should be full of banknotes.

"Thank you, Uncle Bai."

He didn't need to refuse such a thing, so he accepted it readily.

If you refuse a gift from someone's parents out of goodwill, then you're being petty.

Just accept it and give them more compensation later.

Seeing him accept it so readily, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Bai Shoude's eyes.

"Xiao Zhou, Bai Ling... I'm entrusting her to you from now on..."

The old-fashioned father couldn't say anything sentimental, but he gripped Zhou Feng's hand very tightly.

Although his tone was calm, there was a thin glint in his eyes.

"Don't worry, leave it to me from now on. I'll bring Bai Ling back to visit you often."

Zhou Feng didn't stay upstairs for long before taking his leave.

The banquet will be held in the courtyard in two days. Li Huaide will be in charge of arranging the chefs, but Zhou Feng will also need to coordinate things in the courtyard. He will also need to inform Minister He and Sun Yue.

Although getting married in this era is not as complicated, there are still quite a few miscellaneous things to do when you're busy.