I Have a Lake as I Walk Through the Courtyard

Jia Zhangshi was beaten and had to pay 5 yuan in compensation, which was definitely big news in the courtyard. When the men came home from the steel mill, the women who stayed at home talked about it with great enthusiasm.

Sha Zhu was stunned after hearing this. In his memory, no one in this courtyard had ever been able to make Jia Zhangshi suffer. That old woman was a tough nut to crack, unafraid of being beaten or scolded! For some reason, Sha Zhu felt very comfortable after hearing this news, and even took out his treasured wine.

After listening, Yi Zhonghai slammed his hand on the table. "Outrageous! Utterly outrageous!" he shouted, then angrily slammed his teacup on the ground, startling an older woman next to him who trembled in fear.

Yi Zhonghai hadn't even had a chance to eat before rushing to the old lady's room. "Grandma, that Lin Feng is such a troublemaker!"

Upon seeing it was Yi Zhonghai, the old lady leaned against the bed and squinted. "Although Lin Feng is young, he's not so easy to deal with. He speaks with reason and evidence. If I hadn't intervened today, even Director Wang would have been in a very difficult situation!"

"This kid actually has that skill?"

The old woman gently stroked her cane. "I've been thinking about what happened this afternoon for ages, and the more I think about it, the more something seems off. This kid is different from before! Not only is he good at fighting, but he also knows the policies inside and out—he's practically a hedgehog!"

"Grandma, let him do whatever he wants!"

"So, what's your idea?"

"This..." Yi Zhonghai was a bit of a headache. He couldn't win a fight, and he couldn't afford to make things difficult for himself! "How about I go find Qin Huairu..."

"You should put those thoughts away. Aside from the fact that Madam Jia is currently terrified of that boy, he himself is very astute. Let me observe him further before making any rash moves!"

When the old lady reminded him, Yi Zhonghai frowned. He had dealt with Lin Feng twice in recent days and had been at a disadvantage both times. This Lin Feng was completely different from the neighbors in the courtyard and did not play by the rules at all! But Yi Zhonghai was really unwilling to let him go like this!

"I have some connections with the manager of the purchasing station! Should I go find him and have him teach this kid a lesson? This kid has absolutely no respect for his elders!"

The old woman's eyes suddenly turned stern. "Have you been having too much luck lately? You don't even listen to this old woman anymore! Go find the head of the purchasing station, what help do you think he'll give you? Unless Old Yang personally puts in a good word for you, do you really think you're someone important?"

The old lady's imposing presence immediately intimidated Yi Zhonghai. "Grandma, please don't be angry, I misunderstood!"

The old lady sighed. "Xiao Yi! You're quite a figure in the steel mill, but once you leave, you should keep a low profile. There's a huge chasm between workers and managers! You need to understand that! I'll figure out a way to deal with that kid's matter slowly; there's no rush!"

"Understood, Grandma." Although Yi Zhonghai was unwilling, he still obediently agreed. When he left, he paused at the old lady's door, his brows furrowed so deeply they could trap a fly! Lately, one trouble after another had been happening.

Yi Zhonghai sighed, returned to the central courtyard, looked at Sha Zhu's room, and went straight inside.

"Uncle, what brings you here?"

Looking at the dishes and wine on the table, Yi Zhonghai's face showed displeasure. "Zhu Zi! Why haven't you brought lunchboxes to Sister Qin's house these days?"

Upon hearing this, Sha Zhu put down his wine glass. He wanted to retort but didn't know how to start, so he simply remained silent.

"Sigh! It seems you still took my words to heart that day!" Yi Zhonghai, familiar with the place, took a wine glass from Sha Zhu's room and sat down opposite Sha Zhu.

"It's been a long time since we've had a drink together, so I'll have a good chat with you today!"

Yi Zhonghai continued talking to himself, pouring himself a full glass of wine, while Sha Zhu lowered his head and silently drank the wine in front of him.

"You're 23 this year! It's time to find a wife; life alone is too hard~"

Upon hearing this, Sha Zhu paused in his drinking motion. "Uncle, you've got someone in mind?"

"How could I not care about your matter? I've been even more anxious than you these days! I've been asking around the workshop every day, and finally, there's some progress."

Hearing this, Sha Zhu felt a surge of warmth in his heart and looked at Yi Zhonghai somewhat embarrassed. "I'm sorry, sir, I misunderstood you!"

"Why are we talking about this? If nothing unexpected happens, we should have news by the end of the month!"

Sha Zhu's previously tense face instantly broke into a wide smile. "Uncle, should I prepare something?"

"Of course we need to prepare! The house definitely needs to be cleaned up. What kind of place is it if it's all messy like this? I'll let you know in advance, and you can buy some decent clothes. With your sewing skills, it'll be a piece of cake!"

Sha Zhu blushed slightly and diligently refilled Yi Zhonghai's glass. "Then I'll trouble you, sir!"

"Hehe, you rascal!" Yi Zhonghai looked at the wine in his glass with satisfaction. "You still need to bring the lunchbox, but what Lin Feng said isn't entirely unreasonable. I misunderstood before. How about this? You bring the lunchbox and give it to me, and I'll give it to her! That way, no one can say anything!"

"Okay, let's do it this way!"

"Hehe! Don't worry, Qin Huairu will definitely remember your kindness!"

Sha Zhu stood up, holding a wine glass in one hand and giving a thumbs-up with the other. "Uncle, you really are something! Let's have a drink!"

Lin Feng finally managed to comfort Master Zhao, then stayed alone in the room, quietly warming up his lunchbox, but he had no appetite at all.

As his mind sank into the space, he saw that the potatoes and sweet potatoes had already sprouted and been planted. With the spiritual spring water, various vegetables and seasonings had also been planted. The half-acre of land was a thriving scene, but the land was a bit too small.

Lin Feng's thoughts reached towards the lake, and the idea of ​​filling the lake suddenly surged into his mind. But as soon as this thought arose, Lin Feng ruthlessly suppressed it. What couldn't he exchange for the things in the lake? The natural disaster was about to end, and the market would only become more and more abundant. Farming! What's the point of farming! Besides, time in the space is the same as outside! Half an acre of land is more than enough.

With a thought, Lin Feng scooped up several lotus pods and wild water chestnuts. With the help of spatial power, they were quickly peeled clean, and a plate of lotus seeds and water chestnuts was soon ready. He also dug up a section of lotus root, sliced ​​it, and quickly placed it on the table.

"This is life! It's a shame we're missing sesame oil! And the kitchen's under renovation! But this stuff is pretty good eaten raw!"

Lin Feng chewed on the lotus root slices. They were crisp and sweet, and they made his mouth water. It was a pity that he wasn't very good at mixing seasonings, otherwise they would have been a good accompaniment to rice.

As Lin Feng ate, he suddenly remembered pork rib and lotus root soup, but unfortunately he couldn't get any pork! He had been to the black market a lot these days, but not to mention meat, even eggs were sold out as soon as they appeared, and they were ridiculously expensive!

Lin Feng ate his eyeballs while rolling his eyes. "Maybe I could try contacting the purchasing department at my own station! You have to actively strive for a happy life!"