Courtyard House: My System - Artificial Human

Yi Zhonghai returned home with a long face and didn't say a word.

When Gao Cuilan asked him about it, he wasn't in the mood to respond.

He wasn't seriously injured in today's beating, but he lost just as much face as last time.

The main point is that the feeling of someone squatting on top of his head and defecating made him feel powerless.

He has never liked to solve problems with violence, but he was facing a group of violent people, and given his current reputation, he couldn't retaliate through conventional means...

As Yi Zhonghai pondered this, his anger surged uncontrollably.

If we can't retaliate in kind, we really can't swallow this insult!

In the dead of night, a figure tiptoed from the backyard to the front door of Yi Zhonghai's house.

Xu Damao peeked around and, following his father Xu Fugui's instructions, wrapped the old newspaper with writing on it around a stone and threw it into Yi Zhonghai's house.

His plan was well-thought-out, and the timing was just right.

But Yi Zhonghai was in pain and even more agitated, so he didn't sleep at all. He was wrapped in a cotton coat and smoking by the stove.

He could hear everything that was happening outside the door.

When the stone broke through the window paper and hit the floor tiles of Yi Zhonghai's house, Xu Damao had not yet had time to retreat when Yi Zhonghai opened the door and caught him.

……

In the backyard, Xu Fugui waited for his son for a long time but he didn't come back, and he realized that something was wrong.

He cursed Xu Damao in his heart for being more trouble than he was worth, but he could only put on his cotton coat and go looking for him.

Inside the Yi family's house.

Although Yi Zhonghai caught Xu Damao, he did not punish him.

Knowing that Xu Damao was young and incompetent, he was waiting for Xu Fugui.

After reading the note, Yi Zhonghai clenched his fists so tightly they cracked. He never expected that the He family was involved.

He had once led He Daqing to do something bad, but He Daqing refused firmly at the time. Did he expect him to tie him up and go with him?

He had introduced several business deals to the He family these past few days; even if he hadn't done anything particularly meritorious, he must have put in considerable effort. How could the He family treat him like this?!

And that Jia Dongxu! What an ingrate!

At this moment, the feeling of betrayal was like a dull knife slowly cutting into his flesh, constantly eroding Yi Zhonghai's heart.

He was so angry that he could barely contain himself and wanted to rush into the He family and stab people in the Jia family!

When Xu Fugui entered, he saw Yi Zhonghai with a ferocious and terrifying expression, and his spirits immediately sank.

He glanced at his simple-minded son, who was huddled in the corner like a quail, and quickly offered Yi Zhonghai a cigarette.

"Old Yi... calm down, calm down. The child is young and doesn't understand. I was just thinking of having him tell you, but I didn't expect..."

"Stop it!"

Yi Zhonghai didn't want to listen to any polite formalities and went straight to the point.

"Old Xu, I know what you're up to. You and He Daqing don't get along, so you want to use me to get revenge on him, right? To be honest... I was thinking of making a scene and calling the police, then taking Damao to the He family's house for a confrontation. But do you know why I didn't go?"

"Hehe...the child is too young to participate!" Xu Fugui forced an excuse with a stiff face, knowing in his heart that Yi Zhonghai was waiting for him to take sides.

Yi Zhonghai lit a cigarette, inwardly scoffing.

You think you can outsmart me?

"Old Xu, I can overlook the fact that you schemed against me today, but since we have the same goal, I suggest we join forces! Think about it, how many times has your Da Mao been beaten up by Sha Zhu? He Da Qing even beat you up at your house last time..."

Yi Zhonghai patiently persuaded Xu's family, determined to get them on board. He was currently short of manpower, and without manpower, how could he seek revenge?

This isn't a suggestion; it's clearly a threat.

Xu Fugui listened in silence, pondering how to get through today's situation.

Xu Damao's eyes lit up and he moved closer, thinking, "This is a good idea! Let's take care of Sha Zhu together!"

……

Inside the courtyard, the Yi family members whispered amongst themselves.

Across the street, at the Jia family's house, a small mongrel dog was pawing and swatting at the door, making a tiny but eerie noise.

As a middle-aged woman, Jia Zhangshi was shallow-minded and superstitious. She suddenly sat up, but dared not get out of bed to check. Instead, she huddled under the covers, clasped her hands together, and repeatedly begged Old Jia to bless her.

Lin Weidong didn't think about looking for her. It wasn't until the little dog's movements and Jia Zhangshi's muttering woke Jia Dongxu up that he got up to check.

He then beckoned the little mongrel to leave.

To be honest, Liu Haizhong's side is basically composed of "military generals," and they are not as good at scheming as Yi Zhonghai and Xu Fugui.

As both referee and director, he had to step in to maintain balance.

However, after this battle, the fighting habits in the academy will likely change, and they might even have to give Yi Zhonghai's side a boost.

When Jia Dongxu peeked around and found no one knocking, but saw the Xu family father and son leaving Yi Zhonghai's house, Lin Weidong felt relieved and went home.

Next, we just have to wait for the two major courtyard house groups to arrive at Zhengdui Road and start competing against each other...

The saying goes, "When dogs fight, they all get a mouthful of fur," meaning it's a good way to vent one's anger and watch a show. Lin Weidong thought this idea was quite good.

……

A new day has begun.

Yan Bugui hunched his shoulders as he arrived at the central courtyard, looking around with a puzzled expression.

He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that the atmosphere in the courtyard was somewhat tense.

Something happened that he didn't know about?

Yan Bugui felt a pang of regret, realizing he had probably missed an opportunity to take advantage of the situation. But with business at hand, he forced a smile and headed toward the He family's house.

"Hey Lao He, I heard you're taking on freelance work now? How much do you charge?"

Yan Bugui's question was so direct that He Daqing was momentarily stunned.

He couldn't help but become wary of Yan Bugui's eager gaze.

"Old Yan, what's going on?"

"Hey! I was just thinking that if you're going to take on freelance work, I'll try to find out how much you charge. If you charge three dollars, I'll quote you four dollars; if you charge five dollars, I'll quote you six dollars. That way, you make the lion's share and I make a small one! What do you think?"

"I don't think it's very good... To be honest with you, Lao Yan, this business won't last long, and I don't plan to do it for long, so don't bother with me."

He Daqing spoke expressionlessly, but he felt utterly disgusted.

For some reason, even though Yi Zhonghai, who introduced the business to him, also received a referral fee, Yan Bugui's words made him feel like he was being taken advantage of.

"Hey Lao He, it's not like you can't do it, even if you don't do it often. Just wait, I'll find you something. Let's settle on this!"

He Daqing's expressionless face did not fully reveal his disgust, and Yan Bugui still felt good about himself, thinking that He Daqing was being modest.

After he finished speaking with great enthusiasm, he prepared to go find someone.

This made He Daqing feel so nauseous that he felt physically uncomfortable, and a sense of frustration arose inexplicably.

Comparing the two, Yi Zhonghai is easier to get along with; at least he speaks normally and doesn't annoy people!

He Daqing remembered that Zhu Zi had told him yesterday that Yi Zhonghai had been sacked, so he took a pack of cigarettes and went to visit him.

Inside the Yi family's side room.

When He Daqing and Yi Zhonghai met, one was expressionless, and the other... was even more expressionless.

The atmosphere became tense for a time.

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