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

After Zhou Feng left the courtyard, Bai Ling went to the Special Operations Department to attend to her own business, leaving Qin Jingru and Lou Xiao'e idle in the courtyard.

The two of them didn't need to go out to work, and there wasn't much housework for them to do; they just stayed in their rooms doing nothing.

The deaf old lady in the backyard and Jia Zhangshi from the Jia family were both old, so the two girls naturally didn't want to listen to their rambling, and simply hid in Zhou Feng's room.

"Sister Xiao'e, what do you think we should do here?"

Qin Jingru rested her chin on her hands on the square table, her face showing only boredom.

When she was at home, what she hated most was being called out to do farm work. All she could think about was when she could marry into the city and not have to do these farm chores anymore.

But now that she's in the city, she doesn't have to do farm work anymore. Instead, she's so bored that she's practically growing mold on her body.

Lou Xiao'e wasn't much better off than her.

Before, she would go grocery shopping, cook a meal, and do some housework when she had free time.

But now in Zhou Feng's house, he can save up his laundry for two days and use the washing machine. There are ready-made meals in the refrigerator that he can just heat up and eat. There's also chicken for grilling, beef for pan-frying, pork for stewing, fish for steaming, and shrimp for boiling...

With so much stuff in this refrigerator, she herself had forgotten how long it had been since she last went to the market.

They didn't even need to go to the supply and marketing cooperative. The clothes Zhou Feng brought back for them were no different in style from the others, but they were incredibly comfortable to wear!

After confronting the three women, Zhou Feng had nothing left to hide, so he went straight to Modern Shopping and replaced all the household items in his room.

"Hey? Sister Xiao'e, Brother Zhou Feng made me some barbecue once before, it was so delicious, can I make it for you too?"

Qin Jingru lay on the table, her eyes darting left and right, when suddenly an idea came to her.

"Sure, how do I do it? I'll help you!"

If it were the previous Lou Xiao'e, she might have hesitated about whether to be so flamboyant.

But after she got together with Zhou Feng, she learned about Bai Ling's identity and Zhou Feng's power, and she became more at ease.

In her father's words, all the neighbors in this tenement were honored to live with Zhou Feng and Bai Ling!

She was also bored, so the two of them naturally hit it off.

Qin Jingru found the barbecue grill that Zhou Feng had folded in the kitchen, reassembled it according to Zhou Feng's previous steps, and then found some charcoal.

"Xiao'e, you need to get some meat out of the refrigerator and cut it into chunks. I'll look for the marinade."

After Qin Jingru got into the swing of things, she was full of energy.

She's always been this lively and outgoing; she just unconsciously toned down her personality after moving from the countryside to the city.

With Zhou Feng backing her up and after confirming the other party's attitude towards her, she put on her fearless demeanor again.

After the two women finished preparing the meat in the room, they set up the barbecue grill in the yard and started loading charcoal into it.

Although both girls can cook, barbecuing seems simple, but it's not so easy in practice.

After lighting the charcoal and starting the grilling, the first batch of cooked skewers made Qin Jingru frown.

It's definitely cooked through, but the taste is completely different from what Brother Zhou Feng made for her—it's worlds apart!

Just as they were fiddling with the barbecue, Xu Damao and Yu Haitang walked in from outside, chatting and laughing, and immediately noticed them.

Especially Lou Xiao'e!

However, Xu Damao also knew that the Lou family had already climbed up Zhou Feng's high branch, and even if Li Huaide now had the idea of ​​giving him an important position, it was not something he could take advantage of!

Yu Haitang's gaze was entirely focused on the meat skewers that the two women were grilling.

Those meat skewers were truly a disappointment; to put it bluntly, it was a complete waste of meat!

But just because they have a good relationship with Zhou Feng, they can actually waste good stuff like this!

Thinking back to the meal she had with her older sister at Zhou Feng's house, Yu Haitang had to admit that she was jealous...

"Haitang, don't look at them like that, the meat's all roasted to a crisp. I'll make you something delicious when we get back!"

Xu Damao cleared his throat and deliberately raised his voice.

He definitely can't afford to offend Zhou Feng, nor can he afford to offend Bai Ling, but what are Qin Jingru and Lou Xiao'e?

He was, after all, a leader personally appointed by Factory Director Li, so it wasn't a problem for him to say something to Zhou Feng's two concubines.

However, even though Lou Xiao'e had already divorced him, Xu Damao still felt very awkward after learning that she had become Zhou Feng's concubine, as if something had been added to his head.

"Tsk tsk tsk, what a waste of things."

A voice came from behind them; it was Liu Haizhong, who had just returned from get off work.

The latter did not seem to intend to target Qin Jingru and Lou Xiao'e.

He was genuinely heartbroken to see such good meat roasted like this.

However, just like Xu Damao, he only sighed, then rolled his eyes at Xu Damao and Yu Haitang before walking straight into the courtyard.

That bastard just stole his spot; there's no way he'd give him a friendly look!

"Could you two please move aside, please?"

Liu Haizhong's tone was naturally not very friendly when facing these two people, but unexpectedly, Xu Damao stood in front of him with his neck stiff.

"Liu Haizhong, you're down here. This spot is mine now! If you know what's good for you, apologize to me, or you'll regret it!"

If Xu Damao didn't get revenge on Liu Haizhong after being promoted and show off in front of him, he would feel that the promotion was meaningless.

"Heh... Arrogance will eventually be punished by Heaven. Xu Damao, we'll see."

Liu Haizhong didn't give him a friendly look at all.

His job rank is there, why should he be afraid of Xu Damao!

"Hey! You forgot? I was personally promoted by Factory Director Li!"

Xu Damao stared at Liu Haizhong with a gloomy face.

Liu Haizhong completely ignored him and bumped right past Xu Damao, causing him to stumble and almost kick the stove in front of Qin Jingru and the other woman.

"Watch your step!"

Qin Jingru stuck out her neck and yelled.

She doesn't tolerate these people. Brother Zhou Feng said that she can criticize whoever she wants in this courtyard!

If anyone dares to bully her, just go find Sister Bai Ling!

Qin Jingru didn't learn anything else, but she did remember how to use someone else's power to bully others.

Xu Damao was taken aback by her shout, but after gritting his teeth and staring at her for a long time, he still couldn't say anything harsh. He could only angrily take Yu Haitang back to the backyard.

"Tch! What a coward! It's no wonder Xiao'e doesn't like you!"

Qin Jingru added, "It's like killing someone by attacking their spirit."

She was already a little angry because of what Xu Damao had just said, and then she remembered his previous relationship with Lou Xiao'e. It would be strange if she could give this guy a nice look!

"You... Lou Xiao'e, you guys better watch out! Don't push me!"

Xu Damao suddenly turned around, but his eyes were fixed on Lou Xiao'e.

Qin Jingru is a genuine poor peasant, and the good life she is living now is all thanks to Zhou Feng. How could he possibly control someone with such a background?

Even if he was just warning Lou Xiao'e, it was just a bluff. He wouldn't dare actually go to Zhou Feng's house and arrest Lou Xiao'e, not even if he had three times the courage!

"Okay! I'll tell Sister Bailing when she gets back tonight!"

Qin Jingru pulled Lou Xiao'e behind her and glared at Xu Damao with her neck stiff.

I may lack ability, but I have powerful connections!

"Alright! We'll see!"

Xu Damao gritted his teeth and quickly left.

When Liu Haizhong became an official, everyone in the courtyard changed their attitude towards him.

Why is it that when it comes to Xu Damao, everyone dares to say a few words to him?

But fortunes change every thirty years!

It's impossible for Zhou Feng and Bai Ling to maintain such high status forever. Let's wait and see in ten or twenty years!

Once you lose power, I'll get my revenge on you all!

Serves you right for dating a younger woman!

And they even hired two at once!

One of them was Lou Xiao'e!