The courtyard house, without the script of Sha Zhu.

However, Cao Wei had a relatively comfortable New Year, but the beasts in the courtyard were not so good.

The Yan family, the three Yan brothers, are celebrating the New Year with great anticipation.

As it turned out, what they saw on the New Year's Eve dinner table was none other than...

The look on his face when he was making dumplings with cornmeal was priceless.

It wasn't until he tasted it that he realized it was not only cornbread but also potato filling. He finally couldn't help but slam his fist on the table and stand up to question it.

"Dad, I've been putting up with this for three months. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't say anything, but today is Chinese New Year, and I can tolerate you making dumplings with cornmeal. But why is the filling even potato-filled? If you can't afford meat, can't you at least make dumplings with chives and eggs? Do we have to celebrate the New Year in such a shabby way?"

Yan Jiecheng's words undoubtedly reflected the thoughts of his other two brothers.

However, Yan Jiegui merely glanced at him indifferently.

They announced a so-called latest news in a rather bland and uninspired manner.

"There's nothing we can do, your mom's pregnant again."

These words were like a thunderbolt from the blue, causing Yan Jiecheng to look at Yang Ruihua's stomach with an incredulous expression.

Then, unable to contain himself, he looked at Yan Bugui and retorted, "Dad, our family is already in this state, and you still..."

"What else? You mean I should have your mom abort the baby? So, according to you, all those rural folks should just die?"

Yan Jiegui was now truly enraged; he not only spoke but also slammed his fist on the table and stood up.

His eyes were fixed on Yan Jiecheng.

Yan Jiecheng, on the other hand, seemed to have all his strength drained away at this moment.

However, he never dared to voice his true feelings.

There was no way around it; he knew better than anyone the consequences of saying such things.

Thus, the Yan family's somewhat broken New Year passed just like that.

On the other side, the Xu family.

Xu Damao listened as if he were listening to a story, after his father, Xu Fugui, finished recounting his experiences over the past period.

At one point, it even felt somewhat like a dream.

Since the He family moved, it was understandable that Cao Wei, who wasn't much older than him, had come to live there.

More importantly, several influential companies within the organization have fallen victim to Cao Wei.

What's most enviable is that they actually received a large sum of compensation.

Not long after, several more houses were burglarized.

Then, when several people went to argue with them, they were slapped in public and ended up owing money again.

Xu Damao would never have believed these words if they hadn't come from his own father.

As for why this happened, Xu Damao only now knows.

The reason is simple: Xu Damao is only fourteen years old.

Furthermore, because I've always been quite playful since I was a child.

With the high school entrance exam approaching, Xu Fugui rented a house near the school for Xu Damao so that he could focus on his studies for the last year.

He left his wife there with Xu Damao.

Xu Damao only had a short break for the New Year. Under his mother's supervision, he finished his winter vacation homework and only came back these past two days.

He had originally planned to go and say hello to Sha Zhu again, to pay a visit to his mortal enemy, and then make a few sarcastic remarks.

However, what he saw coming out of the He family was not He Daqing or Sha Zhu, but another person he didn't recognize at all.

Just as he was about to inquire, Xu Fugui simply pressed him back home.

Xu Fugui had asked Xu Damao to help out at home for two days, and it wasn't until today, the Lunar New Year, that he finally told Xu Damao everything that had happened in the courtyard over the past three months.

Xu Fugui glanced at Xu Damao and gave him a warning.

"This kid can make four families suffer losses, he's not someone to be trifled with. I've checked his background, he's a martyr's relative, and his skills are far superior to Sha Zhu's. The key is that he's much more cunning than you. Don't mess with him in the future."

Xu Damao simply nodded, looking slightly bewildered.

Unfortunately, his scheming, or rather his little bit of thinking, can only be described as a contest with his peers or with Sha Zhu.

As a result, he encountered someone who could take care of all the people of his father's generation, and who also had a series of buffs and incredible skills. Even if Xu Damao was stupid, he knew that this person could not be offended.

After all, as long as Xu Damao didn't give in to Sha Zhu, everything was fine.

However, after hesitating for a while, Xu Damao couldn't help but ask again.

"Where did that silly Zhu move to?"

"I don't know. He Daqing was probably set up, otherwise he wouldn't have moved away so quietly."

As Xu Fugui spoke, his gaze couldn't help but drift towards the old deaf man and the Yi family behind him.

He knew his old rival well. Although he seemed unsettled, he had built up connections over the years. Unless he had offended someone or something that couldn't be resolved, he would never have moved out overnight.

Moreover, he hasn't offended anyone else besides him.

The little rivalry between the two wouldn't escalate to the point of mutual destruction.

"Honey, are you starting to suspect that old deaf man and Yi Zhonghai?"

Wang Yuanyuan couldn't help but ask Xu Fugui's wife out of curiosity.

"I just find it a bit strange. If it really was done by someone from within the hospital, it would probably be the old deaf man, and it would probably require a joint effort with Yi Zhonghai. Yi Zhonghai alone couldn't possibly outmaneuver He Daqing."

Xu Fugui spoke in a nonchalant tone.

This also shows that the person who understands you best is your opponent.

Xu Damao listened with a sense of understanding but not quite, but felt a little dejected inside.

There's nothing I can do; my best buddy, Sha Zhu, has disappeared.

I always feel that life is missing more than just a little bit of fun if someone with a competitive spirit is missing.

Meanwhile, inside the Yi family's residence.

The old deaf man's face was extremely gloomy at this moment.

He felt incredibly regretful.

That's right, Jia Zhangshi still shamelessly approached Yi Zhonghai this year.

They asked if I wanted to spend the New Year together.

After paying off his debts, Yi Zhonghai had some spare money left.

After a slight hesitation, he agreed to the request, since as a child without heirs, he also hoped for a lively New Year celebration.

The old deaf man, however, did not choose to refuse.

By the time the New Year's Eve dinner was served, both the old deaf man and Yi Zhonghai were filled with regret.

At this moment, Jia Zhangshi, without exaggeration, was quite remarkable in terms of her eating habits and ability to make a living.

Even if they run into the sow pen, they will definitely not go hungry.

Jia Dongxu's expression wasn't good either. He could only cough frantically, and seeing that his mother was unmoved, he could only shamelessly whisper something to her.

"Mom, don't forget our purpose."

Upon hearing this, Jia Zhangshi reluctantly slowed down her pace.

You should know that this year has been almost the most miserable year for Jia Zhangshi.

Previously, that little beast swindled me out of my money, leaving me with a huge debt and the prospect of getting married.

Even the two-ingredient noodles can't be eaten freely anymore.

Finally, the New Year has arrived, and we can finally eat white flour.

It would be a miracle if Jia Zhangshi wasn't agitated.

However, Jia Zhangshi soon followed suit with her own attempt to gain sympathy.

"Grandma, Mr. Yi, please don't take offense. It's just that this little beast has made it so difficult for us, a widow and her child, to make ends meet..."