Courtyard House: My System - Artificial Human

Liu Haizhong gave a mysterious smile and gestured towards the direction of the courtyard.

"Just tell Lao He that Xiao Lin will also be at the table, and see if he agrees."

Yi Zhonghai said that on purpose to provoke the anxious Liu Haizhong into taking the initiative to ask someone for help.

To his surprise, Liu Haizhong wanted to use Lin Weidong as an excuse.

Yi Zhonghai recalled Lin Weidong's attitude when he spoke up for Sha Zhu in the courtyard.

It seems that Lin Weidong really supports the hospital in dealing with those people at the front gate.

Was it that Lin Weidong had long disliked Qianmen, or did he feel that it would be shameful and damaging to his reputation to follow the others in the courtyard?

Yi Zhonghai couldn't figure out the reason for a while, but he couldn't care less about that now.

As long as the situation is in my favor, that's fine.

He talks a good game, but at worst he'll just suffer without seeking revenge.

Deep down, he wanted nothing more than to tear Wen San and his gang to pieces.

However, seeing that Liu Haizhong seemed even more anxious than he was, he figured he could still push Liu Haizhong to his limit.

"Liu Haizhong, why do I find you've been egging me on all along? This isn't like you. When did you become so concerned about my affairs?"

How could Liu Haizhong possibly discuss matters concerning his future career advancement, official appointment, and management of a large factory with Yi Zhonghai, a mere tricycle driver?

"Why are you biting the hand that feeds you? I was just thinking about the reputation of the academy! Fine, if you don't like it, then forget I said anything."

"What do you mean I don't want to! How could I not want revenge? But I'm broke, you know. You make it sound nice to set up two tables, but where am I going to get the money? How about... Old Liu, could you lend me twenty yuan? I can set up two tables?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Haizhong's face immediately fell.

"Get out of here! How dare you ask for that? I don't have any money. I have three kids to support, how can I afford it?"

"Look, look, you're just making fun of me. You say you're helping me out of concern for the people in the yard, but when I actually ask you for help, you're not happy about it."

Now it was Yi Zhonghai's turn to make a mocking face, shrug, shake his head, and sigh, putting on a show of tormenting Liu Haizhong one by one.

Liu Haizhong spoke rapidly, clearly stating his stance.

"I can at most help you make arrangements, but I don't have any money to lend!"

These days, who has spare money?

Yi Zhonghai knew he couldn't borrow it, so he was already quite lucky to get Liu Haizhong to help him run errands.

"Alright then, Lao Liu. I'll figure out the money. Can you help organize the people in the courtyard? And ask Lao He what he thinks. You don't need to spend any money, okay?"

"...Alright!"

Liu Haizhong reluctantly agreed, but on his way back to the backyard, he felt increasingly frustrated, as if something was off...

……

Evening, in the kitchen of the silk shop in the backyard.

Qin Huairu rolled up his sleeves, but stood there dumbfounded.

She ran to the kitchen with great determination to help, but the abundance of ingredients she had never seen before left her completely at a loss.

"Huai Ru, you help me peel the garlic, I'll do this."

Tian Zao noticed her embarrassment and helped her out, then revealed her memories.

There was a time when I was just as surprised and incredulous. The head of the household was incredibly capable; I had no idea where he got all the ingredients...

outside the store.

Qin Huaihai followed Erhu out, walking and stopping, looking left and right, liking the bustling street no matter how he looked at it.

He was still in a daze from the surprise, and seemed a little stunned.

Qin Huaihai was happy but didn't care about the strange looks from passersby.

I never expected that just going into the city would bring me such incredible luck.

He was so surprised and delighted that he turned to Erhu ahead and said something.

"Brother Erhu, you don't need to trouble yourself. I still want to go home..."

"Brother Qin, you must be joking! It's so late at night, and you're all alone without a donkey cart. Where are you going? Even if you're in a hurry to deliver good news, a little while won't make a difference. Just listen to my arrangements. Let's have a meal first, and then you can rest for the night and go back tomorrow morning. Hey! We're here, boss! One stir-fried mixed vegetables, two bowls of noodles, and two bowls of braised pork!"

When Erhu's voice rang out in the restaurant, Qin Huaihai was startled and quickly tugged at his arm.

"Brother, that's too much, don't waste your money! A bowl of noodles will fill you up!"

"Brother Qin, please eat in peace. I should have invited you to stay at my home, but as you can see, my wife works at the silk shop and can't leave. I don't have the skills to cook, so I could only bring you here for now."

"Hey bro, don't be shy, this isn't just makeshift! I'm really embarrassed to eat this!"

"Hey, Brother Qin, you're such an honest man, I won't hide it from you anymore. Actually, the host will reimburse me for this meal. I only got to eat out today because of you."

Erhu changed his story at the last minute, which finally reassured Qin Huaihai so he could sit down.

Lin Weidong walked past the shop, his brows slightly furrowed.

Qin Huairu's elder brother wasn't a character recognized by the system, so he couldn't get any rewards.

However, it's not a bad thing to get to know Qin Huaihai's character this time.

As the saying goes, like father, like son, so there will be a bottom line for dealing with and taking care of the Qin family in the future.

After processing the message from Erhu, Lin Weidong headed towards the silk shop.

He was in a good mood and was even humming a song.

"I should play along and pretend I didn't see it..."

……

"Hehe~ You need to tone it down a bit tonight, there are outsiders in the house."

As soon as Lin Weidong entered the room, Chen Xueru, who had already prepared her speech, came out to greet him and pulled him into the room.

She clung tightly to Lin Weidong's arm, practically hanging on it. Tian Zao, lifting the curtain, rolled her eyes at the sight.

"Xueru...don't you want to look at what you're doing?"

"Yeah! You should be the one to tone it down!" Lin Weidong chimed in, then feigned curiosity.

Who came to your house? Relatives or friends?

"My dad fired the two guys when he went back, and Erhu couldn't handle it all by himself, so I hired another one. I'll introduce her to you later; she's a pretty young lady, but don't get too envious, sir!"

"What a joke! Do you think I'm that kind of person? By the way, where is he? Let me see."

"Pfft~" Tian Zao couldn't help but burst out laughing.

The head of the household is just like Xue Ru, saying one thing but meaning another; it's hilarious.

"Zao'er, what do you mean? You've misunderstood me quite a bit?"

"That's right! The boss should beat her up! I'll help you!"

"Ah! Chen Xueru, you traitor, you just wait!"

……

As the three were blaming each other in the room, Erhu's wife, along with Qin Huairu, knocked on the door and came in to set the table.

The sounds of giggling coming from the direction of the bedroom sparked the imagination. Qin Huairu, out of curiosity, peeked inside through the openwork of the screen.

By sheer coincidence, her eyes met someone's. She quickly turned her head away, pretending to be busy.