Courtyard House: My System - Artificial Human

After the meeting, the group gathered in small groups to smoke and discuss the matter.

Lin Weidong was also found by the two people who went to the steel rolling mill with him the day before yesterday.

They felt that Lou Zhenhua was a sensible person, and wondered if they could try to persuade him to do so. But this matter... even if they knew it was the policy trend, it didn't sound good to advise people to hand over their assets. They had to consider the impact from all sides, and actually doing it would be even more difficult...

After chatting for the time it takes to smoke a cigarette, they still had no clue what to do, and everyone listlessly got back to work.

Regarding the donation to the steel rolling mill, Lin Weidong only knew the outcome but not the specific details. He had previously thought that Lou Zhenhua had already made his choice and was planning to join the project halfway through to gain some credit.

However, after testing him at the dinner table that day, it was discovered that Lou Zhenhua was only temporarily confused and had no intention of making a donation.

Now that he has an overseas clone, his chances of persuading Lou Zhenhua to donate have greatly increased.

Due to his personality, Lin Weidong tends to prioritize mutual benefit when considering issues. Considering Lou Zhenhua's final choice and their previous interactions, this matter is not difficult to resolve.

Now, all we have to do is wait for Lou Zhenhua to come to us. With Old Man Fang's backing and his job in the supervisory unit, he is an extremely rare opportunity for Lou Zhenhua to win over and develop. Any normal businessman would not let go of such an opportunity.

That night.

Yi Zhonghai, carrying a pack of cigarettes, went door-to-door inviting people to his house for drinks the following night, on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month.

Yi Zhonghai prepared two explanations. One was that he had recently acquired some spare money and wanted to take the opportunity to ease tensions with his neighbors.

If asked too many questions, he would act as if he couldn't keep it a secret, stammering that he had recently found a good remedy to cure Gao Cuilan's infertility, and that the two of them would soon have their own child, which made him very happy!

In the courtyard, besides Jin Lu and Hao Pingchuan, Lin Weidong also received an invitation from Yi Zhonghai.

If Yi Zhonghai could swallow his pride and invite him, Lin Weidong naturally wouldn't be presumptuous and said he would definitely go if he had time.

A hospital-wide banquet is different from drinking in private. If you don't have a legitimate reason, not going will be a huge offense.

On the surface, at least to outsiders, Lin Weidong and Yi Zhonghai had not yet reached the point of being mortal enemies.

Another reason was that he harbored ill intentions and wanted to see what Yi Zhonghai was capable of.

That evening, after Jin Lu pulled Hao Pingchuan into the house, Bai Ling quietly went to the main room.

She knew Lin Weidong was curious about their action group, so she started talking about it as soon as she entered the room.

"The Taoyuan case is basically clear. Zong Xiangfang surrendered and revealed some of Phoenix's characteristics, which highly match Zheng Zhaoshan's. He also revealed the hierarchy and contact methods of the entire Taoyuan action group. Currently, we plan to closely monitor Zheng Zhaoshan and at the same time thoroughly investigate the hidden members of the Taoyuan organization, striving to completely destroy the entire Taoyuan action group!"

"There's another piece of news. Considering the relationship between Zheng Chaoyang and Zheng Chaoshan, the bureau has decided to transfer a deputy team leader from another location. Nominally, he'll be assisting, but in reality, he'll be supervising, in case Zheng Chaoyang makes a foolish mistake at a crucial moment."

The two pieces of information Bai Ling brought back were, firstly, not very relevant to Lin Weidong, and secondly, the so-called deputy leader of the action team was actually his clone.

It can only be said that it was a coincidence that the transfer order was issued just as Zheng Zhaoshan was under close surveillance and preparing to be rounded up.

Zheng Chaoyang was, after all, the main person in charge of the Taoyuan task force. It would be too cold-blooded to mention relatives at this critical juncture, making it seem like the organization didn't trust him, but they still had to be on guard.

Lin Weidong nodded in understanding, then turned to Bai Ling and started talking about another matter.

With so many women around, holidays and festivals are the most troublesome time. In Lin Weidong's previous life, things were better because they were all related by money and he wasn't afraid of jealousy. He could just buy some gifts to appease them and it would be over.

But in this life, Tian Zao and Bai Ling are his deeply bound partners. From the very beginning, Lin Weidong never decided to hide them. They could spend Laba Festival together, saving him the trouble of running back and forth.

Jealousy between them is inevitable; Tian Zao even scolded Lin Weidong for it last night.

But she was only a little jealous, and it was impossible for her to do anything to harm Lin Weidong because of it.

In addition, since marriage-related regulations had not yet been implemented, and people who had just come from the old era did not overly resist such matters due to their outdated ideas.

Bai Ling was the same; she listened silently to Tian Zao's presence without seeming too surprised, and simply asked a question.

"Who should go first, or who should go second?"

"She was only a few days ahead of you, about the same."

A hint of disappointment flashed in Bai Ling's eyes, and she asked again, "Then who's older between us?"

Lin Weidong reached out and pinched her, then honestly replied, "She's a little bigger than you, but she started taking medicine earlier than you, so she's growing faster. She'll be about the same size from now on, so don't worry."

"Get out of here! I'm talking about age! Age!" Bai Ling said angrily, pulling Lin Weidong's hand out of her clothes.

"Tsk! Why are you still throwing a tantrum? It's your own fault for not explaining things clearly, is it my fault?"

Lin Weidong, without blushing, turned the tables and kissed Bai Ling's half-angry, half-furious face.

"If you're asking about age... well, you are indeed older. You're not only bigger than a date, but you're also older than me! You're like an old cow eating young grass, you know? You've hit the jackpot!"

Bai Ling was amused by Lin Weidong's nonsensical words again, and after responding with two kisses, she started to have another idea.

"Then... can I let her call me 'sister'?"

"You really enjoy being someone's older sister?"

"Mmm! I just like you, okay? You marry me first, then marry Zao'er, hehe, I'll take care of both of you then! Okay~"

Bai Ling became more and more excited as she spoke, swaying her waist to seduce Lin Weidong.

Lin Weidong carried her onto the kang (a heated brick bed), ate the meat, but deliberately misbehaved, delaying his response, which made Bai Lingnai angry and in pain.

He even opened a booklet for Bai Ling to study.

Bai Ling was not averse to any activity involving close contact with Lin Weidong, and since she had other pursuits, she put in extra effort after bending over.

After the two had done all sorts of outrageous things, Lin Weidong finally hugged her and told her his plans.

"Once the operation is over, we'll submit our application to get married."

"Really?" Bai Ling excitedly leaned closer.

Lin Weidong was ruthlessly pushed away with a start, and under Bai Ling's resentful gaze, he solemnly lectured her.

"We're trying to talk business, why are you being so frivolous? Ahem... Well, why don't you go brush your teeth again downstairs?"

Bai Ling was in a good mood and didn't care about his attitude. She obediently got off the kang (a heated brick bed), bent down, and stood in front of the washbasin to brush her teeth.

Lin Weidong held up a flashlight for her and briefly explained the arrangements for the three of them to spend time together in the future.

During holidays and festivals, people would gather in courtyard number 13, where it was spacious and undisturbed.

Normally, we should follow Bai Ling's advice and apply for a house closer to home so that it will be convenient for commuting to and from get off work.

Bai Ling felt guilty towards Tian Zao because Lin Weidong had promised to marry her first. After brushing her teeth, she started planning how to arrange Tian Zao's marriage and what to buy...

Lin Weidong listened but didn't think it was a good idea.

Bai Ling was unaware of what would happen in the future, but he knew very well that in a few months, the concept of having three wives and four concubines would be abolished, and it would all be monogamous.

His choice to marry Bai Ling was relatively speaking, as Bai Ling's status was a good match for his; both worked within the system, and they complemented each other.

Bai Ling's background is equally tragic; after years of war, she was the only one left in her family.

The organization hopes to see the two of them get together, and will therefore give them considerable attention.

As for Tian Zao, she's still a bit lacking, mainly because for some reason, she positioned herself as the second or third child early on.

Due to his status, Lin Weidong would not choose to take advantage of the few months he had left to marry two women at once.

In comparison, it's safer and more appropriate to use a fake identity to marry Tian Zao.

It's a matter of mutual consent; worldly opinions don't matter, since we'll be living together from now on anyway.

When Bai Ling got sleepy and ran back to the west wing, Lin Weidong teleported to courtyard number 13.