I Have a Lake as I Walk Through the Courtyard

After carrying Xu Damao back to the backyard and settling him in, Lin Feng returned to his own space and got drunk for the first time. When he woke up early the next morning, Lin Feng's head was spinning. He drank a mouthful of spiritual spring water, which made him feel much better.

"I'm never drinking with this guy again! He can't even hold his liquor, leaving me stuck in a limbo!"

Lin Feng stretched and glanced at his watch. The effects of the alcohol had prevented him from getting up early, which was unusual for him. It was already 8 a.m., and it was New Year's Eve tonight. Lin Feng left the space early.

I rode my bicycle to the blacksmith's shop and finally got the knife I had been longing for for more than half a month!

The master craftsman placed the beautifully packaged wooden box on the table as if presenting a treasure. Lin Feng rubbed his hands together, and his eyes lit up the moment he opened the large box.

All 10 knives were cleverly and perfectly packed in the box. Lin Feng picked up a main cleaver at random. It was slightly heavy, but just right. After swinging it a couple of times, he couldn't put it down. No matter how good his cooking skills were, this was definitely impressive!

"How is it? Are you satisfied?"

"Satisfied!" Lin Feng looked at the mahogany handle, the dragon pattern engraved on the blade, and the small forest head engraved on the back of the cleaver. He was overjoyed. After paying the balance, he installed the knife, carefully tied it to his bicycle, and left the blacksmith shop in high spirits.

Just as Lin Feng returned to the entrance of the courtyard house, he looked at a car in surprise and wondered what was going on in his mind. A middle-aged man got out of the car.

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Raymond Lam?"

"It's me! And who are you?"

"Oh, I'm the Lou family's driver. My young lady has a gift for you! This is a letter from her!"

Lin Feng took the letter. Besides Lou Xiao'e's words of thanks, the letter explained the reason for her gratitude. Lin Feng was shocked after reading it. He originally thought that Xu Damao's infertility was caused by Sha Zhu's beating, but he didn't expect that this guy had several lovers in the countryside and, coupled with his congenital disease, had ruined his body!

After learning the reason, Lin Feng felt no more guilt. This guy brought it on himself! With no morals or health, it's no wonder the Lou family would still want him!

No wonder Xu Damao said those things when he invited him for drinks yesterday; it was like he had given him a check-up beforehand!

Seeing that Lin Feng had finished reading the letter, the driver's face showed a hint of respect. "Mr. Lin, there's quite a lot of stuff in the car, let me help you carry it inside!"

"Okay, thank you!" Lin Feng accepted the gift with a clear conscience, for it had saved Lou Xiao'e's life!

Cars are quite conspicuous in this era. The old man had noticed them long ago, and when he saw the two men carrying a bunch of things into the courtyard, his mouth watered! The exquisite packaging must contain good stuff.

After the driver left, Lin Feng looked at the pile of gifts on the table and was about to open them when Yan Bugui ran up to the door with a grin.

"Raymond Lam, this is wonderful news! This gift is quite generous. Shall we have a drink?"

Lin Feng glanced at the guy, showing absolutely no interest in drinking with him. "No need, I have things to do this afternoon and have to go out soon!" With that, he forcefully pushed the Third Uncle out of the house and closed the door.

The old man standing at the door was dumbfounded for a long time; this was the first time he'd ever been treated like this in the courtyard. "You brat, eating all by yourself! Aren't you afraid of stuffing yourself to death?!"

Lin Feng threw the gifts and kitchen knife into his spatial storage. He carefully unwrapped the beautifully wrapped paper. The gifts were exquisite. Besides some pastries that he didn't recognize, there were even some expensive ingredients!

Lin Feng looked at the ingredients and smiled wryly for a while. He hadn't even mastered Sichuan cuisine yet, so don't expect him to cook seafood; it would be a complete waste! Lin Feng threw the gifts into the warehouse, glanced at his watch, and obediently started cooking with the ingredients he was familiar with!

Lin Feng's knife skills were terrible, but he had a spatial ability, so he managed to cut the fish slices and some side dishes quite well by cheating. Just as he was thinking about cooking, the door rang again.

Lin Feng reluctantly left the space, opened the door, and asked, "Rain, are you on vacation?"

"What kind of holiday is this? Can't I even celebrate the New Year?"

"Haha, oops, oops!"

Rain rolled her eyes at him, annoyed. "I noticed your fire isn't even lit yet. I guess you're planning to make do with a meal by yourself again. My brother made dumplings, I brought you some!"

"This isn't right! The steel mill didn't give out much meat!"

"Just take it, I can't eat any more than that..."

Hearing this, Lin Feng looked at Yu Shui with sympathy. "If you're having a hard time celebrating the New Year at home, come over here. I've prepared plenty of food!"

Raindrops smiled brightly. "Alright! It's a deal!"

As Yu Shui left, Lin Feng sighed. Qin Huairu had also been brought back. If nothing unexpected happened, Sha Zhu would most likely be invited to Yi Zhonghai's house for the New Year, and then this girl would probably be all alone again!

Since he was hosting a dinner party, Raymond Lam simply moved the ingredients to the kitchen, checked his watch, and started simmering the soup in the clay pot on the coal stove.

In Yi Zhonghai's kitchen, Sha Zhu had long forgotten the unpleasantness at the factory. Qin Huairu, with a towel wrapped around her head, was helping Sha Zhu. The two chatted and laughed, as intimate as a married couple.

As dinnertime approached, Yu Shui went back to his house and looked at his kitchen, but his older brother was nowhere to be seen. Yu Shui closed his door dejectedly, his thin figure looking somewhat forlorn, and left the courtyard with heavy steps, like a forgotten fallen leaf.

Bingfeng was busy in the kitchen, and several dishes were already on the stove. Hearing a soft knock on the door, Lin Feng wiped his hands on his apron. No wonder he ran to the door.

Rain stood in the doorway, her eyes red as if she had just been crying. Lin Feng pulled her inside. "Alright, it's New Year's Day today, let's forget about all the unpleasant things. My dishes are almost ready, come and help me out!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Shui turned around and closed the door, a glimmer of light finally appearing in her eyes, and followed Lin Feng into the kitchen!

"These shredded potatoes are all set after just one stir-fry!"

Just as Yu Shui was about to bring the stir-fried dish back to the living room, she noticed that the potato shreds were cut differently and opened her mouth in surprise. "Wow, your knife skills are amazing!"

Lin Feng smugly remarked, "This is years of skill, and it's still worthy of your attention!"

"Wow, your knife set must be custom-made too! It's just as good as mine!"

"Of course!" Rainwater's emotional appeal was spot on, and Lin Feng was so happy he couldn't stop smiling.

A plate of shredded potatoes was quickly stir-fried. Raymond Lam had prepared a full six dishes and a soup for tonight, four meat dishes and two vegetable dishes, including fish and meat! It was placed on the newly made table, which was very impressive.

"It's alright, I guess!"

Raindrops' eyes lit up as he looked at the newly served soup. "Wow, Raymond Lam, have you struck it rich?"

"Haha, you guessed it!"

"Come on, let's have a toast to our friendship and to your success in your work next year!"

Rain happily picked up her glass. "Cheers!"