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

Xu Damao led Yu Haitang to the door of Yan Jiecheng's house in the outer courtyard, knocked, and a muffled voice came from inside: "Come in!"

After the two opened the door and went inside, they saw Yan Jiecheng sitting there with his head down, looking dejected, while Yu Li sat on the other side with a blank expression.

"Da Mao and Hai Tang are here?"

After all, he was her own sister and brother-in-law, who were about to get their marriage certificate, so Yu Li took the initiative to stand up and greet him.

Throughout the entire process, she didn't even glance at Yan Jiecheng.

The two of them have barely spoken ten words to each other at home during this period, and they usually sleep with a pillow between them.

Yu Li even ate all three meals a day at the incubation and breeding farm, showing no intention of paying any attention to Yan Jiecheng.

"Sister, brother-in-law, Da Mao and I just came out of Uncle San's house. We know what happened. What's going on?"

Hearing Yu Haitang's question, Yu Li glanced at Yan Jiecheng with annoyance: "What could have happened? During the New Year, someone dared to scheme against the government because of their connections, leaving a criminal record, and they're on their radar!"

"I...I was just trying to bring home another chicken for the family, wasn't I?"

Yan Jiecheng stiffened his neck, turned his head and glared at Yu Li, who scoffed dismissively.

"Given your family's situation, even if you brought home an extra chicken, your parents would definitely keep it for themselves. What chance would I have? They'd just ask me for the chicken later!"

To be honest, Yu Li and Yan Jiecheng went a bit too far with what they said, but Yan Jiecheng didn't refute it at all.

He had just thought about it in his mind: if he brought back an extra chicken for Yu Li to eat, his parents might actually hold Yu Li responsible for it.

Having said all that, Yu Li didn't want to say any more. After pulling Yu Haitang to sit down, the two sisters started talking about Yu Haitang's upcoming marriage to Xu Damao.

Yan Jiecheng grabbed Xu Damao's sleeve, his eyes pleading, "Damao, brother-in-law! I know you've become a leader in the factory, could you help me pull some strings? I can't go to that coal mine in Shanxi province!"

Although Yan Jiecheng had never been to a mine, he overheard people saying that there were even death quotas there, and anyone who went there was in danger of dying!

Although he couldn't find a job in Beiping and had nothing to do every day, and his wife earned more money than him and made him suffer every day, at least he could live a peaceful life!

If I go there and die in Shanxi Province, my family won't even know!

"Please help me, really! From now on, whatever you say, I'll absolutely support you. In this hospital, you're our boss!"

Yan Jiecheng stared intently at Xu Damao. He was truly terrified this time; the risk of losing his life was no joke!

"Jiecheng, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that I don't know anyone in the neighborhood! Besides, you've already submitted your application, it's going to be very difficult to get it removed."

Xu Damao's face also showed a troubled expression. He could only wear the size of his pants. He could fool the old couple Yan Bugui without any problem. At worst, he would just stop having contact with them.

But Yu Li is Yu Haitang's older sister after all. If he were to lie about this, how would the two sisters get along in the future?

A glimmer of hope appeared on Yan Jiecheng's face.

Is it too difficult?

Difficult means it's not easy to handle, but it's still doable!

"Da Mao, can you help me think of a way? Try contacting some leaders who have the authority. My dad still has some money; I'll see if I can pry it out!"

Yan Jiecheng was determined to grasp at this last straw. Yu Haitang, however, suddenly tilted her head and asked, "Isn't Zhou Feng from the front yard quite capable? Why don't you go and beg him?"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the three people in the room changed simultaneously. Xu Damao involuntarily trembled and tried to stop him, but he didn't have time to do so.

Didn't he know that Zhou Feng was very capable?

But why was Liu Haizhong arrested? It was because he was gossiping outside and it involved Zhou Feng!

And now, that silly woman Yu Haitang has actually brought up Zhou Feng on her own initiative!

But since Yu Haitang has already brought it up, all he can do is remain silent. If someone investigates, the investigation will only lead to Yu Haitang. At worst, he can just turn against his own family for the greater good!

Women are a necessity in life, but it's not necessary to have just one specific person!

Yu Li frowned. She didn't want to bother Zhou Feng with things like Yan Jiecheng, and she didn't even want him to know.

Why should Zhou Feng help Yan Jiecheng, a complete stranger, with his useless act?

Yan Jiecheng's expression was even more complicated.

Of course he knew Zhou Feng had such abilities!

But when he was spying on him before, he was warned by the two bodyguards following behind Zhou Feng, and he still felt a little scared when he thought about it now.

In addition, his previous attitude towards Zhou Feng was not good, so how could he have the nerve to go to Zhou Feng for help?

After hesitating for a while, he turned to Yu Li and said, "You...you used to have a good relationship with Zhou Feng, right? He even helped you find a job. Why don't you go ask him?"

"Why should I ask?"

Yu Like had no intention of giving Yan Jiecheng any face. In front of Xu Damao and Yu Haitang, she sneered, "I went to see Zhou Feng, and then your family started watching me like a criminal? So it's a problem if I go to see Zhou Feng for my job, but it's okay if I go to see Zhou Feng for your sake?"

"I'm sorry, I can't bring myself to ask. You can ask whoever you want. If all else fails, go ask your dad. Don't even think about making me ask."

After being relentlessly criticized by Yu Li, Yan Jiecheng's face instantly turned red.

Xu Damao and Yu Haitang are still there, doesn't he have any pride?

As Yan Jiecheng glared at Yu Li, Xu Damao and Yu Haitang exchanged a glance, both noticing something amiss.

So, this sister and brother-in-law's relationship is already just a facade?

Since that's the case, it's no big deal for Xu Damao to make a brief appearance at the Yan family's place; he'll just cut off all contact with them in the future!

Yan Jiecheng was sent to Shanxi Province. He still had some kind of shady relationship with the Yan family!

Moreover, by agreeing to this matter, Yan Jiecheng would have hope and would not bother Zhou Feng or mention what Yu Haitang had just said.

That's killing two birds with one stone!

Thinking of this, Xu Damao pretended to frown and pondered for a long time before suddenly slamming his hand on the table: "You two stop arguing! This matter... tsk... Jiecheng, I'll help you think of a solution."

Yan Jiecheng was stunned for a moment upon hearing this. Forgetting his argument with Yu Li, he grabbed Xu Damao's arm and shook it vigorously, saying, "Damao! Thank you so much. From now on, you're my second... uh... brother! Whatever you say goes!"

"Hehe...okay, no problem, no problem!"

Xu Damao gave a perfunctory smile, and after a brief discussion, the group postponed the time he and Yu Haitang were supposed to do their business by two days.

After all, the Yan family has been so worried about Yan Jiecheng these past two days that they have no intention of holding a banquet.