I, Yan Jiefang, will live to 2025 in this courtyard house.

Liu Yuyan and He Yushui squeezed together on a wooden bed.

Because the bed is quite narrow, the two people can only sleep at one end of the bed, barely managing to lie flat and squeeze together.

There was a stove in the room emitting some heat, so the temperature was acceptable.

It's much better than Sha Zhu's gatekeeper's place.

Liu Yuyan thought she had to buy a stove for her family as soon as possible.

Otherwise, I don't know how I'll get through the nights from now on.

During the day, he went on blind dates and got his marriage certificate; at night, he was reported to the police station. These things happened one after another.

This kept her wide awake, staring at the wooden beams on the roof.

She gently turned to her side and asked in a low voice, "Rain, are you asleep?"

He Yushui wasn't asleep either; her fingertips unconsciously traced the edge of the blankets as she softly replied:

"Neither can you sleep, and neither can your sister-in-law?"

"Today was so busy, my mind is all jumbled up, and I can't calm down."

Liu Yuyan twirled her long hair with her fingers, her tone sincere.

"I just came to the hospital and I don't know anyone."

From now on, you'll be living in this courtyard every day. Tell me about the personalities of the families living here.

I keep that in mind so I don't accidentally offend anyone.

He Yushui has always been quite clear-headed, and she knows that her older brother, Shazhu, is simple-minded.

If my sister-in-law wants to gain a foothold in the courtyard, she really needs to figure out everyone's background.

She didn't refuse, straightened up, and lowered her voice to talk slowly.

"Let me tell you from the beginning, the most troublesome family in the courtyard is the Jia family in the middle courtyard."

He Yushui's tone turned serious, and she said bluntly:

"Don't be fooled by the fact that the Jia family in the middle courtyard only has two widows with children; they are the most troublesome of them!"

Jia Dongxu died in an accident at the factory some time ago, leaving Jia Zhangshi and Qin Huairu to raise their two children.

Jia Zhangshi deliberately acted unreasonably and greedily, taking advantage of every opportunity she saw.

Qin Huairu looks weak and pitiful, but she's actually a master at feigning suffering and manipulating people.

At this point, He Yushui swallowed hard.

"When Uncle Yi Zhonghai was around, he helped the Jia family in every way. He coaxed my brother to help his family every day, and he ate and took a lot of food and money from my brother for free."

Now that Yi Zhonghai has been sent to a labor camp, the Jia family has become much more restrained, but their nature remains unchanged.

If her family comes to your door crying poverty and asking for things in the future, don't be soft-hearted. Don't give them a single penny or a bite to eat.

She deliberately avoided mentioning that her brother had been robbed of all his money and food and was now penniless, to avoid any embarrassment.

Liu Yuyan silently kept it in mind, and without asking any further questions, nodded gently:

"I understand, I will not be soft-hearted and help them."

"Then there's the Liu family in the backyard."

He Yushui shifted her stiff body against the headboard and continued,

"The original second uncle, Liu Haizhong, had a great thirst for power. He loved to boss others around and was always meddling in other people's business and putting on airs."

Two of his three sons have passed away, leaving only Liu Guangfu still in school. It's best to minimize contact.

"And the Xu family in the west wing of the backyard."

The head of the family, Xu Fugui, and his son, Xu Damao, often went to the countryside to show movies and were frequently away from home.

Usually, only my mother and my good friend Xu Fengling are at home.

Xu Fugui was a deep thinker, but he basically didn't care about things in the courtyard, so there was no need to worry about them.

Xu Damao is malicious, vindictive, and petty. He often goes against my brother, saying one thing to his face and another behind his back. Sister-in-law, you need to be careful of him.

Xu Fengling is my good friend; I'll introduce you to her sometime.

After introducing the backyard, He Yushui's tone unconsciously softened as she mentioned the Yan family's front yard.

"The Yan family in the front yard should not be underestimated either."

Uncle Yan Bugui was a shrewd calculator who always tried to take advantage of others and never suffered the slightest loss. He was always thinking about how to benefit his neighbors.

He would taste the saltiness whenever a manure cart passed by!

"Pfft!"

Hearing this, even someone as shrewd as Liu Yuyan couldn't help but laugh out loud.

That's such a funny thing to say, I wonder who came up with it.

He Yushui couldn't help but purse her lips, a gentle smile on her face, but before she could finish her introduction...

"Aunt Yang Ruihua is also stingy and frugal, and she tries to make the most of every penny in her household."

The eldest son, Yan Jiecheng, was just like his father; he was cunning and a shrewd schemer.

The third brother, Yan Jiekuang, was surprisingly honest and simple, with a good character. Moreover, it was said that his grades were also excellent, consistently ranking among the top three in his grade.

The youngest daughter, Yan Jiedi, is still a little girl, but she has a sweet tooth.

At this point, He Yushui's tone became noticeably more serious, and she looked intently at Liu Yuyan.

"There is one person in the Yan family who is very special, and that is his second son, Yan Jiefang."

Liu Yuyan immediately shifted her position and casually inquired:

"Oh? Where does this young man work? What's he like?"

He Yushui replied softly:

"He attended a vocational school in Taipei without electricity. He was an exceptionally good student. I heard he got full marks in all subjects in the last exam and was also good at basketball, so he joined the school's basketball team."

She paused again at this point.

"Yan Jiefang doesn't seem like a student my age at all. In his spare time, he's still writing novels."

These novels are currently being published in Beijing's literary circles, and the monthly royalties are higher than the wages of most steel mill workers!

Liu Yuyan paused for a moment, then casually asked:

"Is he good-natured? Is he easy to get along with in the yard?"

He may appear aloof, but he has his own ideas.

He doesn't bully others, but nobody should bully him.

He Yushui said in a low voice,

"Previously, the Jia family and Yi Zhonghai colluded to bully our He family, but Yan Jiefang helped them settle the matter easily."

He doesn't like to get involved in the trivial matters of the courtyard, and his vision is higher than that of everyone else in the courtyard!

"He'll definitely have a bright future!"

At this point, He Yushui let out a barely audible sigh.

Liu Yuyan lowered her eyelids slightly, her face showing no sign of anything amiss.

Her fingers gently scratched the bed board, silently keeping Yan Jiefang's matter firmly in her heart, revealing no trace of her true feelings.

She still has her elderly mother and a younger sister named Liu Ruyan in her hometown in the countryside.

My younger sister is exceptionally beautiful, but she's still quite young. In two more years, when she grows up, the number of people coming to propose marriage will be so great that they'll wear out our doorstep.

After hearing all this, Liu Yuyan secretly made her own plans.

Yan Jiefang is highly capable and has a bright future; he is far more reliable than the group of ordinary men in the compound.

My younger sister is beautiful and gentle; the two are a perfect match.

I'll find an opportunity to arrange a marriage between the two of them, so that both families can help each other. I'll have someone to back me up in the courtyard house, and my mother can also come to Beijing to live a good life.

Her face remained calm, revealing no hint of her true feelings.

Listen quietly as He Yushui continues her story.

There are two more people you must be wary of.

One was Yi Zhonghai, a cunning and shrewd man who used to control the entire hospital.

He's just going to a labor camp now, he'll be back sooner or later. Don't pay any attention to him, and don't believe anything he says.

And that deaf old woman in the backyard, she's incredibly selfish and takes advantage of her age. All she does is throw tantrums and defend her own. She's a real sly old fox; stay away from her too.

He Yushui reached out and touched Liu Yuyan's thigh, her tone serious:

"Sister-in-law, remember this: almost none of the people in this neighborhood tell the truth. Don't believe them no matter how sweet their words are."

Liu Yuyan responded softly, clearly understanding the pros and cons in her heart. She had already made plans for survival in the hospital, and at the same time, the idea of ​​bringing her younger sister and Yan Jiefang together had taken root in her heart.

She also sensed her sister-in-law's suppressed affection for Yan Jiefang.

However, it seems they ran into a wall.

Although her sister-in-law is also very pretty, she is still far less attractive than her younger sister, Liu Ruyan.

She believed that with her sister's looks, no one could resist!

My younger sister is as beautiful as an angel. It would be a waste to leave her in our hometown. Only a prodigy like Yan Jiefang is worthy of her!

This matter needs to be put on the agenda as soon as possible.