Courtyard House: My System - Artificial Human

The bureau leader was finally satisfied and patted Lin Weidong on the arm again to show his encouragement. Then he left with the group of people who had drunk tea in the main room.

Lin Weidong kept his True Sight active the entire time, escorting everyone to the gate amidst a sea of ​​lush, friendly status frames.

He then took Chen Liang and Tian Zao back to find the reporter.

As Tian Zao walked, she unfolded a piece of paper and reported which family she had borrowed hot water from and which family she had borrowed a cup from.

Old cotton-padded jackets can be prepared in advance, but things like hot water cups cannot. They must be borrowed on the spot in a hurry to make the most of the preparations. However, just one cup of hot tea is enough; anything more would be inappropriate.

If it weren't for the cold winter wind blowing outside all day, no one would have drunk this tea today.

Lin Weidong took the paper, glanced at it, and put it in his pocket. He smiled and thanked Tian Zao, whose "favorability" rating had changed to "excellent/admirable".

"Today it's my turn to thank you. I would have been completely overwhelmed without your help, but I might have to trouble you again."

"What is it? Tell me!" Tian Zao answered without hesitation.

Lin Weidong then whispered the instructions.

"There are some cooked dishes and drinks I bought earlier in the kitchen cabinet. Could you please cut them up and plate them so we can treat our reporter comrades later?"

Tian Zao blushed deeply at Lin Weidong's use of "we," gave a barely audible reply, and quickly ran back.

Lin Weidong suddenly noticed that Tian Zao's status bar had turned pink!

There were faint pink bubbles and hearts twinkling, and the hashtag "#secretlydelighted" was even used!

This scene left Lin Weidong feeling both amazed and absurd. The girls of this era were just so...simple and adorable!

After Tian Zao entered the courtyard, Chen Liang came over from the side, first offering her a cigarette, and then asking her questions.

"Should I go out and buy some more food and drinks?"

"No need, I've prepared enough. You two can be polite and offer more toasts later, and try to get the reporters to give you some material. After dinner, I'll see who's going the same way and give them a ride."

Lin Weidong smoked a cigarette, looked at the reporter who was interviewing the neighbors in the yard, and gave instructions to Chen Liang and the other man.

Chen Liang and his companion knew that Lin Weidong was working to benefit them. In a report that emphasized and highlighted the role of the masses, their influence depended entirely on the reporter's writing skills.

"Leave it to me, I'll make sure you get home safely!" The other person who participated in the arrest with Chen Liang that night immediately agreed.

He was passively involved and lay low throughout the whole thing, so he should do something about it now, even if it's not on his way.

The three men stood at the entrance of the courtyard, finished their cigarettes, and watched as the reporter finished his interview, then went up to call for help.

Chen Liang and his companion led him into the courtyard, while Lin Weidong stayed behind, opening a pack of Daqianmen cigarettes and distributing them to the neighbors who were watching the commotion.

The neighbors, having seen more of the world today, were even more polite to Lin Weidong. Knowing that he was entertaining guests, they chatted for a few minutes and then dispersed on their own.

Lin Weidong felt that apart from the families in the original drama, the other residents in the courtyard were quite normal.

If it's too normal, there won't be any excitement to see!

With a sigh, Lin Weidong returned to the courtyard, closed the door, and went straight to the kitchen.

Hearing the noise, Tian Zao turned her head and saw Lin Weidong lifting the curtain. A blush quickly spread across her cheeks.

She didn't know how to talk to Lin Weidong, so she could only continue working on the cutting board, feeling empty and uneasy.

Only Tian Zao, the person involved, truly understands that subtle yet captivating teasing.

As before, Lin Weidong suddenly leaned close to her and whispered instructions in her ear, eventually making her serve tea to everyone like a young wife in the Lin family.

But she still couldn't quite believe that Lin Weidong would be interested in her, and always felt that she was overthinking it.

She didn't dare to ask, but secretly hoped that Lin Weidong would be more proactive and direct... or at least treat her normally, instead of this awkward situation that was making her uncomfortable!

Behind Tian Zao, Lin Weidong focused his gaze on the pink status bar that had turned into a "feeling anxious" state, chuckled, and walked closer.

"Your knife skills are pretty good, Comrade Tian Zao! Much better than mine!" As he spoke, Lin Weidong picked up a piece of beef, tasted it, then picked up another piece and fed it directly to Tian Zao.

"Tsk! This tastes really good, you should try it!"

Tian Zao subconsciously took a step back, but Lin Weidong's hand was still very close to hers, touching her lips, and she could smell the aroma of braised beef.

Faced with this ambiguous gesture, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and her heart pounded uncontrollably.

"Really, I'm not kidding! You should try it!"

Lin Weidong's encouraging and urging words were like a demonic whisper, shattering Tian Zao's last shred of composure.

With his cherry lips slightly parted, he bit off a piece of beef and also bit Lin Weidong's fingertip.

Lin Weidong narrowed his eyes, his face beaming with a smile. He rubbed his fingertips against Tian Zao's lips, applying a little pressure.

The slight pain caused Tian Zao to lose her composure and her body to go limp.

She held onto the cutting board with one hand and pressed her other hand against her chest, which felt like it was about to burst out of her chest.

My body could hold on, but the surging waves of emotions in my heart were unstoppable. At the same time, an indescribable and uncontrollable emptiness filled my mind.

For a moment, she even had the thought of losing control of her bladder, and tears welled up in Tianzao's reddened eyes.

Is he on drugs? No normal person would act like this.

Lin Weidong, stunned, instantly withdrew his hand. What refreshing physique? It's more like a succubus physique!

He dared not provoke Tian Zao any further, and instead gently comforted her.

"Are you alright, Zao'er? Take a break first, we'll talk after the guests leave, okay? And don't cut any more meat, be careful not to hurt yourself."

She seems to know the answer she's looking for!

In that instant, all her worries transformed into tender affection, and Tian Zao couldn't help but dream about the future, her pretty face flushing.

She nodded obediently, propped herself up, and watched Lin Weidong leave the kitchen with the plate. Only then did she relax and slowly sit down on the floor, leaning against the stove, unconsciously chewing the piece of beef she had just eaten.

There was no fire in the kitchen, and the chilling cold from the stove and the floor seeped into her body through her cotton clothes. The alternation between hot and cold did alleviate Tian Zao's burning sensation, but it also gave her a real shiver.

Then, something happened that threw Tian Zao into a panic.

Her fingers gripped the cotton coat so tightly they turned white, but she couldn't stop the strange sensation in her body. That shiver made her body feel like a dam bursting open when a river is full, impossible to close.

Tian Zao lowered her head, her face a mixture of panic and relief. Her tearful eyes lost their luster as she stared silently at her soaked cotton trousers and the ground, resigned to her fate.

Lin Weidong brought out the wine and dishes, but still worried about Tian Zao, so he came back.

The moment the curtain was lifted, Tian Zao closed her eyes in pain. She really didn't know how to face Lin Weidong. She wanted to escape, but her whole body was weak and she couldn't muster any strength.

"It's alright... Zao'er! Don't worry, I'll go tidy up the side room for you to go and warm up there."

Upon seeing this, Lin Weidong made arrangements almost instantly.

"Even after all this, you...you don't despise me?" Tian Zao lowered her head, her voice trembling uncontrollably.

She didn't know what was wrong with her body, whether she was sick, and she was in despair when she heard Lin Weidong's gentle voice again.

Dislike? What a joke! Who would dislike the fifth brother?

That's what gives men the greatest sense of accomplishment.

At this moment, Lin Weidong wished he could knock out the three people in the main room and bring Tian Zao to justice on the spot.

But it was just a thought; he wasn't a novice and wouldn't indulge in fleeting pleasure.

Good food is worth the wait, and he values ​​the experience more, so he still needs to take good care of his personal hygiene.