Courtyard House: My System - Artificial Human

The minor incident did not affect the harmonious atmosphere at home, especially when everyone learned where Lin Weidong was going for work.

During dinner, Lin Weidong met Fang's father, a short but imposing old man.

However, calling him an old man is not appropriate. Judging from Fang's mother's appearance, he is not very old, probably in his early fifties at most.

As for his dark and rough face, it must be the mark of the wind and sun exposure on that long journey of more than 20,000 miles back then.

Based on his elder brother's previous account of his deeds, Lin Weidong made guesses in his mind while listening to the old man's speech with a serious expression.

The old man was very talkative, talking from before the meal to after the meal, and no one else could get a word in edgewise.

Lin Weidong summarized it as follows: A revolutionary soldier is like a brick, ready to be moved wherever needed! Young people cannot be afraid of hardship, and they cannot run away from difficulties. If you don't know something, you can learn it; if you don't do it, you will never achieve anything!

After a lecture, Lin Weidong suddenly felt incredibly popular, and he made up his mind.

Unless absolutely necessary, I will not chat with this old man again.

Of course, the old man wasn't a rigid or inflexible person. He directly told Lin Weidong to try it out first, and if he really couldn't adapt, it wasn't impossible to adjust.

As they were talking, the old man heard the roar of a car outside. He gulped down the tea in his cup, picked up a cigarette, and quickly walked outside.

"The cotton-padded coat! I forgot the cotton-padded coat! Oh dear!" Fang's mother shouted anxiously from the kitchen, and Fang Qin quickly grabbed the cotton-padded coat from the hanger and chased after her.

Lin Weidong also went out with his older brother.

"What are you all doing out here?" The old man took the cotton coat, put it on, waved his hand, and got into the car.

"What...what happened?" The old man asked hurriedly, and Lin Weidong looked at his elder brother.

Lin Weiguo shook his head, and Fang Qin turned around and walked back first, explaining, "No, I'm just like this all the time, I'm impatient."

Lin Weiguo nodded again, meaning that his wife was right.

Lin Weidong pursed his lips, not caring to look. He noticed that Lin Weiguo became quiet and reserved whenever he was with Fang Qin, letting his wife make all the decisions.

Indeed, love teaches men to pretend.

"I replied too, bro?"

"Okay, go back early, it'll get dark soon. Here, take this fifty yuan and I'll push your bicycle for you. You live over there and your commute is far, so ride it for now."

Lin Weidong wondered what he had been doing with his hands all black while he was cooking; apparently, he was cleaning up his bicycle.

This is a great leader, what more can I say? I'll just give him more of these nourishing pills from now on.

As Lin Weidong was pondering this, Lin Weiguo suddenly ran over and whispered, "Take the money your sister-in-law will give you later."

"Have you been hiding money from your sister-in-law?" Lin Weidong glanced at him sideways.

"What are you saying? Get lost!" Lin Weiguo suddenly realized that his younger brother had become mischievous since the afternoon, and had choked him twice in a row. Thinking of this, he slapped him from behind.

Lin Weidong didn't take it seriously, since it didn't hurt anyway.

He went into the house and said goodbye to his sister-in-law and mother.

"Why are you running around when it's already dark? It's so cold outside!" Fang's mother scolded.

Fang Qin didn't say anything to persuade him to stay. She was there when the two brothers made their decision that morning. He ran into the bedroom, took out some money, and stuffed it into Lin Weidong's pocket.

Seeing that she couldn't persuade him otherwise, Fang's mother set aside a portion of the family's belongings for Lin Weidong to pack, and he wouldn't take it back.

"Tsk! Why are you being so formal? There are three of us at home working and we don't lack food. Who knows when you'll receive your supplies? Hurry up, or don't come another day!"

Lin Weidong begged for mercy repeatedly and had no choice but to help pack the bags.

White flour, rice, a small bag of dried black fungus and shiitake mushrooms, a small bag of red dates and longan, two packs of cigarettes, one pack of Zhonghua and one pack of Double Happiness cigarettes.

After finishing installing all that, it wasn't over yet. Lin Weidong and his older brother were tying up the car in the hallway.

Fang's mother came out carrying a heavy cotton overcoat, about to put it on Lin Weidong, while Fang Qin, standing to the side, held a leather hat and gloves...

By now, the back seat and the main beam of the bicycle were almost completely covered with them.

"Auntie, you're making me afraid to come here again! It's like I'm here to buy goods." Lin Weidong was both amused and exasperated; he was almost scared off by this excessive politeness.

"What are you dreaming of? This is a one-time thing! You'll see what happens if you don't come! Hurry up and put this cotton coat on, the wool is so warm!" Fang's mother first scolded with a smile, urging Lin Weidong to put on the cotton coat and then nagging.

"Don't be embarrassed. Your uncle and brother have given you a lot of these things, and they won't wear out. We don't have any outsiders in our family, so who else would we give them to? We also had some boots, but they're the wrong size for you. I'll find someone in this yard to get you a new pair another day."

Fang's mother continued her nagging, then started criticizing her daughter and son-in-law: "You two, you bought two pairs of leather shoes but didn't even think to buy Weidong a pair of cotton shoes. You only care about looking smart and presentable, right?"

Fang's mother went all out, nagging as she tugged at Lin Weidong's sleeves, whose figure had become quite bloated.

Before leaving, he patted Lin Weidong's arm and instructed, "Alright, that's all for now. Come over for dinner this weekend! Weiguo, you see Weidong off."

"Auntie, don't worry, I'll definitely come over this weekend. You and my sister-in-law, please go inside!" Lin Weidong agreed repeatedly, pushing his bicycle outside the yard and turning back to persuade her.

This is quite something—they came empty-handed, but left bundled up.

If Lin Weiguo hadn't been with him, he probably wouldn't have been able to even leave the gate.

Anyone who didn't know better would think he had robbed someone's house.

Once outside the gate, the snow on the street wasn't as clean as it was inside the yard.

"It's getting dark, so ride slowly. Mark your path where there's snow, and don't get off and push, it's easy to tip over. I'll be busy when I get back to work tomorrow, so if you need anything, just call me from somewhere. I'll definitely get back to you about work within a couple of days, don't worry."

Lin Weiguo, breathing out hot air, turned on the headlights and gave them some concerned instructions.

To be honest, even he didn't expect his mother-in-law to be so enthusiastic. Although this made him feel very proud in front of his younger brother, it also increased the pressure on him.

"Alright, bro, go back now. What are you worried about? I'm a grown man."

Lin Weidong smiled and waved his hand, then pedaled hard, and the bicycle started steadily. With his current physical condition, he could even carry the bicycle while running.

It's quite a distance from the government compound to the courtyard house.

Lin Weidong rode his bicycle back along the road he had taken to Fang's house that morning.

The events of today were more memorable than the months he had spent in the time he had traveled through time, especially the conversation.

Walking alone at this moment, Lin Weidong felt much calmer.

Thinking back carefully, it seems that his mood was affected by the surrounding environment from the moment he entered the courtyard.

In his past life, he often came across a saying online: "The more you understand, the more you support!"

He not only understood it, he actually witnessed it firsthand.

In this era, these comrades, whose red stars shine brightly, are worthy of praise, tears, and respect!

After all, wheat has ripened thousands of times, but this is the first time!

Lin Weidong was filled with emotion and made a firm decision in his heart: he would try to create as many clones as possible in the future!

As for himself... he should simply enjoy life and quietly look forward to the prosperity and strength of his motherland.