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

"Huh? I can't accept that! Don't try to pin this on me!"

Zhou Feng suddenly stood up, his finger almost poking Sha Zhu's nose: "Is this the first time we've held a hospital-wide meeting? Did you start this whole thing?!"

"And the second plenary meeting was because you, idiot Zhu, stole Xu Damao's chicken, wasn't it!"

"The third time was when you two were stripped naked and tied together, butt to butt. Doesn't that count as an indirect kiss? No wonder you two are now on the same page; the moment you open your mouth, Xu Damao chimes in!"

"In three plenary sessions, which one could have been without you, Sha Zhu? Is the problem with me, or with you?"

Zhou Feng got more and more excited as he talked. He watched as the energy of the double-penetrating gate surged, already exceeding 90%. His obsessive-compulsive disorder was about to kick in, and he couldn't wait to push it directly to 100%.

"you…"

Sha Zhu and Xu Damao spoke at the same time, then turned their faces away in mutual disdain and swallowed their words.

Seeing that Sha Zhu was about to argue, Yan Bugui stepped between the two, looking at Sha Zhu with a stern face: "Sha Zhu, if you're going to pay for Qin Huairu, just say so, stop with the nonsense! Xu Damao, are you also planning to pay for Qin Huairu?"

"Should I pay for her expenses?!"

Xu Damao rolled his eyes and retreated.

Buying Qin Huairu a steamed bun normally is fine, but to give her six yuan in front of so many people is just being a sucker!

"If you're not going to pay, then stay out of the way! Silly Zhu, hurry up and finish this, don't waste everyone's time."

Seeing Yan Bugui's posture, even Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong couldn't help but exchange a glance. This was no longer the Third Master; he had practically become Zhou Feng's lackey!

Sha Zhu could only gasp for breath. He had been filled with righteous indignation and impulsively shouted that he would pay for it.

He does have six yuan, but if he takes it out, will he be able to make ends meet this month?

"Brother, I have some money here, I'll give it to you!"

Just as Sha Zhu was still hesitating, clutching the money in his pocket, a clear voice came from the side.

He Yushui suddenly squeezed out, also glaring at Zhou Feng with a sidelong glance.

Sha Zhu may not have much else to offer, but he's actually quite good to his sister.

Not only did they support her through junior high school, making her the most educated person in the entire compound, but they also bought her a bicycle!

Otherwise, how could a chef not have saved up money over the years?

After pushing his sister aside, Sha Zhu gritted his teeth and reluctantly pulled out a crumpled six yuan from his pocket.

It's because he can't stand seeing Qin Huairu shed tears!

I really can't bear it!

Seeing that Sha Zhu had taken out the money, Yi Zhonghai breathed a sigh of relief.

He had already planned it out; if Sha Zhu really couldn't come up with the money, it wouldn't be a problem for him to pay for it himself.

At least by then, the Jia family will definitely be firmly behind him!

Zhou Feng took the money expressionlessly, his eyes sweeping over the few people still staring at him.

"Hey, you silly comrade, and Sister Qin, there's a saying we need to make clear: 'He who steals a needle when he's young will steal gold when he's old.'"

"When you're a kid, the worst you might get is a juvenile detention center. But if you steal again when you're older, you might get shot!"

As he spoke, he patted the shoulder of Bang Geng, who was standing to the side with a slightly hunched back: "Kid, learn from good people. Don't just look at your silly Uncle Zhu who stole Xu Damao's chickens; you should also see how he paid for it!"

Shazhu's face darkened. Both times, it was Banggeng who stole the things, and both times he ended up paying for them!

I feel like I've been ripped off!

"Alright, alright, the Jia family should go back and give their children a good talking-to. Zhou Feng has also accepted the compensation. Everyone, hurry back and cook and eat!"

Yi Zhonghai, somewhat speechless, stepped forward to end this farce.

Sha Zhu just felt like he was being taken advantage of, while he saw the whole thing clearly!

This silly boy is such a sucker, he gets all confused the moment he gets involved with Widow Qin!

He acted like he'd been bewitched after she shed just a couple of tears.

With six yuan in his pocket, Zhou Feng walked back home, completely satisfied.

The progress of the double-door system had just reached its maximum value, and he had to hurry back to see what changes had occurred after the upgrade!

As for this matter, it was originally just a small thing about a bowl of instant noodle soup. He just wanted to use this incident to get some emotional value from the NPCs who were giving him experience points.

I never intended to crush anyone, and besides, this little thing wouldn't kill anyone!

Keep them around; a steady, long-term approach is the best way!