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

"Huh? What are you doing here?"

Lou Xiao'e was helping to set the table with bowls and chopsticks when she heard a hoarse voice behind her.

There's no need for any dialogue at all; that voice is so distinctive. Isn't it that incompetent ex-husband?

"What's it to you?"

Lou Xiao'e's tone became even more impolite, and she directly retorted.

Earlier, because Xu Damao was arrested, she was forced by her father to take the initiative to divorce him, and she still felt somewhat apologetic towards Xu Damao.

However, during the interrogation when his father was arrested last time, many pieces of evidence presented by the other side indirectly proved that someone with close ties to his family had provided clues to the other side.

Considering Xu Damao's behavior when they encountered him at the alley entrance earlier, it's clear that Xu Damao played an extremely despicable role in this incident.

The Lou family is now out of danger thanks to Zhou Feng's strong support, but they can't pretend they don't know about the dirty deeds Xu Damao has done.

"Ha... You're not even one of our people anymore, and you're the offspring of capitalists. You show up here, and I can't even ask you a question?"

A hint of disdain appeared on Xu Damao's face.

This period was of unprecedented importance to his personal status. Even without any official position, he could still arrogantly look down on someone like Lou Xiao'e.

Lou Xiao'e stared at Xu Damao with wide eyes; these words had accurately hit her weak spot.

If she didn't reveal her relationship with Zhou Feng, she really wouldn't have any reason to be here. She couldn't very well say that the deaf old lady arranged for her to come, could she?

"What are you yelling about? I begged Sister Xiao'e to help Brother Zhou Feng, what does it have to do with you? Who do you think you are!"

Before the disdain on Xu Damao's face had faded, he heard a clear voice beside him.

Qin Jingru took two quick steps and stood between her and Lou Xiao'e, puffing out her cheeks and glaring at him fiercely.

"Comrade Qin Jingru, you don't know, Lou Xiao'e used to..."

"What do you mean by 'before' and 'after'? Xiao'e and I are just helping Brother Zhou Feng out. If you have any complaints, go talk to Brother Zhou Feng!"

Qin Jingru interrupted Xu Damao, took Lou Xiao'e's arm, and went to attend to other matters.

Xu Damao was left standing there, staring wide-eyed, gritting his teeth for a long time but not daring to chase after him to say anything.

Everyone knows that this girl from Qinhuai Ru, who came from the countryside, has hooked up with Zhou Feng and calls him "Brother Zhou Feng" all the time.

He certainly wouldn't dare to provoke Zhou Feng, but how did Qin Jingru end up with Lou Xiao'e?

Xu Damao is considered quick-witted.

He had been somewhat suspicious when he bumped into the Lou family at the alley entrance.

Liu Haizhong had taken all the credit, so the Lou family should have been arrested by now. Yet the three of them brazenly appeared in the courtyard again.

Now that Zhou Feng is getting married and Lou Xiao'e has come to help, their relationship is quite obvious.

After the Lou family was arrested, it must have been Zhou Feng who helped them get out. If we think about it more deeply, the Lou family also got on Zhou Feng's good side.

Damn it!

Xu Damao suddenly cursed inwardly.

He finally realized that class background and social class were all meaningless.

If he didn't have some official title on him, no one would even give him a second glance!

The key issue is that nowadays every unit has a specific position available to everyone, so if you want to get promoted, you still have to play the game.

He happened to have caught someone red-handed, and it seems he can use that now!

He wanted to see how these people would treat him when he appeared in this courtyard with his men, under a different identity!

As for now…

Han Xin could endure the humiliation of crawling between someone's legs, so Xu Damao swallowed his pride and decided to attend the banquet first!

After thinking for a while, Xu Damao went back home and took out two strings of mountain produce.

He certainly had cash in his pocket, but in terms of value, these two strings of mountain goods were not cheap, and there was nowhere to buy them in Beiping (Beijing).

Many leaders enjoy eating these wild game!

It was almost ten o'clock when Bai Ling came in with her parents.

Zhou Feng had already arranged for Bai Lang to wait downstairs at Bai Ling's house in a jeep.

Bai Ling had met him before, so the three of them took a car and came over immediately.

These days, getting married in a compound is all about keeping a low profile; the ceremony is held only in the compound, and there's no tradition of a wedding procession.

"Dad, Mom, please come into Zhou Feng's room first. I'll talk to you about something!"

Bai Ling excitedly led her parents into Zhou Feng's room: "Look, this is a microwave oven, it's for heating food! This is a kettle, it's for boiling water! This is a washing machine..."

Bai Shoude and Fang Yun exchanged a glance, suddenly feeling somewhat uneasy.

These strange items were things they had never even heard of in Shanghai, let alone seen them!

But Zhou Feng has so many in Beiping, is there something wrong with him?

They knew that Zhou Feng was a comrade within the system, and they couldn't afford to have any issues with his conduct, otherwise Bai Ling would be affected as well.

Bai Ling, who was giving her introduction, turned around and noticed her parents' strange expressions. She immediately realized what was going on and smiled helplessly at them, saying, "What are you thinking! Zhou Feng has reported all of these things to the organization!"

"I'm just introducing it to you, don't overthink it!"

She originally intended to introduce herself to her parents and tell them how well she was living with Zhou Feng, but she didn't expect it to cause a misunderstanding between the two elders.

"Bai Ling, do we have any spare soy sauce at home?"

"It's in the second compartment at the back of the kitchen cabinet, behind the white vinegar!"

"Okay!"

As Zhou Feng strode into the kitchen and carried out a bottle of soy sauce, Bai Shoude, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, looked at Fang Yun again.

Having lived together for so many years, Fang Yun naturally knew what the other was thinking. He subtly shook his head at him and then glanced at Bai Ling.

My daughter is still here, all adorably introducing electrical appliances!

What girl is so familiar with her husband's room before she even gets married?

She could come up with things that even Zhou Feng couldn't find!

It's obvious they've lived here for a long time!

Forget it, they'll be husband and wife after today anyway, why should their parents care so much?

Fang Yun sighed softly and squeezed her husband's hand, who nodded helplessly.

I knew my daughter was opinionated, but I never imagined she was this opinionated!

Fortunately, the two have now gotten married, otherwise what would they have done in the future?

After handing the soy sauce to Nan Yi outside, Zhou Feng quickly walked back inside: "Uncle and Aunt, I'm so sorry, I was a bit busy this morning, so I had to ask Bai Lang to pick you up."

"It's alright, it's alright, Xiao Zhou, you go ahead with your work, don't worry about us, we'll just stay with Bai Ling."