Courtyard House: Is Xu Damao a childless man? Let me help.

But... in this day and age, even if you're hosting a distinguished guest, you probably wouldn't put someone in a woman's room, right? Especially since you're just a projectionist showing movies in the countryside?

Lou Xiao'e didn't believe this explanation at all. Xu Damao then added a couple of things, like he didn't know how it happened, or maybe it was accidentally stuck there.

But how could Lou Xiao'e possibly believe such words? So the two started arguing again, which led to the scene just now.

In other words... Xu Damao had only just returned home today and had no idea that the Jia family's division of property had already taken place almost four days ago.

Xu Damao was stunned, but Qin Huairu was not. She immediately seized the moral high ground: "Xu Damao! What are you two arguing about at home again?"

Didn't Third Uncle handle the fight you had at home last time? What? You want to hit your wife again?

"Alright! Then I'll have a few gentlemen help Lou Xiao'e settle this! It just so happens that Uncle Er is here too. Uncle Er! Xu Damao is bullying us women again, aren't you going to do anything about it?"

Xu Damao's biggest fear now is things like a hospital-wide meeting, because if Lou Xiao'e casually mentions something at the meeting, his infertility will be exposed!

If this matter is exposed, Xu Damao will be truly finished! After all, at this time, it is almost impossible for any young woman to be willing to marry a man who is infertile.

If the problem wasn't detected before marriage and the woman couldn't conceive afterward, that's one thing. But if she already knew the man was a eunuch and was still willing to marry him, could it really be for the sake of marriage and a peaceful life together?

So Xu Damao immediately waved his hand and said, "Oh, Sister Qin, what are you saying! I didn't hit my wife. The sound of bowls being smashed just now was Lou Xiao'e smashing them! I didn't lay a hand on her!"

Xu Damao was trying to get rid of the 'onlookers' when Lou Xiao'e stepped forward.

"Uncle Er, I want a divorce! You have to help me!"

Upon hearing this, the contestants watching outside were immediately taken aback, including Ye Jianchuan, who hadn't expected Lou Xiao'e to propose a divorce under these circumstances.

Uncle Er was also taken aback for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "Lou Xiao'e, divorce is no small matter. Why do you suddenly want a divorce?!"

As soon as Uncle Er asked this question, Xu Damao immediately tried to change the subject, "Divorce? No divorce, no divorce! Xiao'e, I was wrong, I will never dare to do it again."

I'll treat you well from now on! Let's not get a divorce, okay?

His voice already carried a hint of pleading; it was clear that Xu Damao was genuinely afraid of a divorce!

Of course, what Xu Damao was really afraid of wasn't the divorce itself, but rather that the divorce would escalate to the point of a company-wide meeting, thereby exposing his 'little secret'.

However, it seems that Lou Xiao'e has truly broken free from worldly desires this time, as she resolutely told Second Uncle, "Second Uncle, I'm getting a divorce today!"

"Xu Damao, stop playing the victim! Do I really have to tell you all your dirty secrets?"

...

Upon hearing this, Xu Damao became furious and raised his hand to slap Lou Xiao'e, but Ye Jianchuan grabbed his hand halfway down the slap.

"Ye Jianchuan? Let me go!!"

"Let you go? Have you forgotten what I told you last time? You actually dare to lay a hand on me?"

As he spoke, Ye Jianchuan increased the pressure slightly, and Xu Damao immediately wailed in pain.

Finally, it was Uncle Er who stopped Ye Jianchuan, and only then did Ye Jianchuan release Xu Damao.

However, Ye Jianchuan did not intend to let Xu Damao off so easily. He turned to Lou Xiao'e and said, "Sister Xiao'e, don't worry, with me here, Xu Damao will not be able to touch a hair on your head!"

Moreover, since you've decided to get a divorce, I definitely support you. I also know the principle of advising reconciliation rather than separation, and that it's better to destroy ten temples than to break up one marriage.

But if it's a scumbag like Xu Damao who's always abusing women, then I think getting a divorce is the best thing to do!

Upon hearing Ye Jianchuan's words, Xu Damao reacted even more violently and began to struggle.

But with Xu Damao's thin arms and legs, he was no match for Ye Jianchuan. He struggled for a long time but was unable to break free from Ye Jianchuan's grasp.

In his haste, Xu Damao simply opened his mouth and bit Ye Jianchuan's hand that was holding his arm.

(Chapter 74 is down... I don't know why, I'll see if the reviewers will release it during the day...) Damn.

Chapter Seventy-Seven: Qin Huairu, the Kind Older Sister

Ye Jianchuan wasn't stupid either. Seeing that Xu Damao's mouth was already sticking out, he immediately dodged his hand and then slapped Xu Damao across the face.

Xu Damao was stunned by the slap, and the others watching were also startled, after all, Ye Jianchuan's slap was quite loud!

However, Xu Damao quickly realized what was happening and glared angrily at Lou Xiao'e, "Fine!!! Lou Xiao'e!! You want a divorce, huh? Fine, let's get a divorce!!"

After saying that, she glared at Ye Jianchuan with a resentful look, then turned and walked back to her house.

Lou Xiao'e thought for a moment and was about to turn back when Ye Jianchuan stepped forward.

"Sister Xiao'e, Xu Damao is in a bad mood right now. I think you might as well not go back to sleep tonight."

"It seems like Sister Qin's place can accommodate us. Why don't you try staying at her place for a while?"

Upon hearing this, Lou Xiao'e hesitated for a moment before saying, "Wouldn't that be too much trouble? Maybe I should trouble the old lady instead."

"My wife's room is a bit more spacious; I can sleep on the floor there, it should be manageable."

Qin Huairu glanced at Ye Jianchuan, then at Lou Xiao'e, and instantly understood. It turned out that her "good younger brother" not only had feelings for her, but also for Lou Xiao'e!

As a 'good older sister,' I should naturally help my younger brother solve his problems!

So Qin Huairu immediately said, "Xiao'e, this old lady is getting on in years, it's not good for you to bother her so late at night. Why don't you come and sleep at my place tonight?"

"Wait until tomorrow. If you still want to stay in the yard, then talk to the old lady about it. That way, you won't disturb her rest in the middle of the night."

Upon hearing Qin Huairu's words, Lou Xiao'e naturally no longer doubted the matter. She nodded and, led by Qin Huairu, entered the small house.

The family of Second Uncle and the people from the Central Courtyard who came to watch the play found that the matter had ended just like that, and they all felt a little bored and could only go home with a slight 'regret'.

Ye Jianchuan naturally returned to his room, but after a few minutes, he found that he couldn't fall asleep!

Since I can't sleep, why not go to Qin Huairu's house and cause some trouble? Lou Xiao'e is here too, so I'll create a 'glorious image' for myself in front of her!

So Ye Jianchuan casually took out a six-pound cotton quilt from his storage space and headed straight for Qin Huairu's house.

"Sister Qin, Sister Xiao'e, may I come in?"

"Come in, come in! There's nothing inconvenient about it."

Qin Huairu's voice came out, and Ye Jianchuan immediately pushed open the door and walked in.

Lou Xiao'e was wiping away tears at this moment, clearly still feeling very wronged by what had just happened. When she saw Ye Jianchuan come in, she quickly turned her face away, not wanting Ye Jianchuan to see her crying.

However, this action was too obvious. How could Ye Jianchuan not see it? But Ye Jianchuan didn't know what to say, so he could only pretend to be stupid.

"Sister Qin, you've only just started furnishing your home. If Sister Xiao'e moves in, you probably won't have enough blankets and such, right?"

I brought you a quilt; please let Xiao'e use it for now.

Qin Huairu took the blanket from Ye Jianchuan and placed it on the bed before turning to look at Ye Jianchuan again.

Ye Jianchuan was also a little embarrassed; his timing was really bad! Lou Xiao'e was crying right now, so his plan to come and talk to her was definitely not going to work out.

But it's okay, we can just change the plan, right?

So Ye Jianchuan immediately said to Qin Huairu, "By the way, Sister Qin, did the two girls go to school to register today?"

"I went there, and we're in the same class now. This school is really something. It's been more than two months since the start of the semester, and they still want the full tuition. They just asked me for five yuan!"

Ye Jianchuan smiled and said, "Five yuan is five yuan. No matter how poor we are, we can't be poor in education; no matter how hard life is, we can't let our children suffer!"

Besides, you'll be able to start work tomorrow, right? Let me tell you, the job I found for you doesn't require you to be an apprentice!

"You'll be a full-time employee right away, with a normal salary! It won't be as much as you used to, but it's still 25.5 yuan a month! Plus, the work is much easier than at the steel rolling mill, so your family's life will definitely be much easier from now on!"

Upon hearing Ye Jianchuan's words, Qin Huairu immediately became excited. Moreover, not only Qin Huairu, but Lou Xiao'e, who had just composed herself, also turned to look at Ye Jianchuan.

"Really? Don't other factories always start as apprentices for everything? This time, it's not like we need to start as apprentices?"

Upon hearing Qin Huairu's question, Ye Jianchuan immediately teased, "Oh, Sister Qin, from what you're saying, it sounds like you're unhappy that you're not being allowed to be an apprentice."

"How about I find you a job where you start as an apprentice?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Huairu quickly waved her hands, "No, no, no, it's fine as it is. I'm just a little curious."

Ye Jianchuan shrugged and said, "Do you remember why I was able to successfully become a full-fledged member of team 123 and then directly promoted to team leader?"

Qin Huairu nodded. "Isn't it because you came up with a new type of bread?"

"That's right! New bread means a new workshop and new production processes. Since it's all new production processes, then everyone is an apprentice."

But... if you're talking about paying these long-term food factory employees apprentice wages, would they be willing to do that?

So in the end, didn't they just treat them all as permanent employees?

Qin Huairu understood now and nodded, but then seemed to think of something and said, "Oh... but won't this new process be very complicated? What if I can't learn it after I go?"

Ye Jianchuan rolled his eyes. "Can't learn it? If you can't even learn this, then you might as well go home and farm. Have you never kneaded dough or steamed buns at home?"

You can basically master this in a day or two. Besides, you're only starting less than a week later than others, so there's no need to feel pressured!

Qin Huairu finally felt relieved. "Oh, that's good! Thank you so much, Jianchuan! If it weren't for you, I might have really had to take the two girls back to the countryside!"

Chapter Seventy-Eight: Lou Xiao'e is indeed a silly girl (Please subscribe~~~~)

(Chapter 74 has been released...)

At this moment, Lou Xiao'e, who had been eavesdropping for a while, finally couldn't hold back and asked.

"Ye Jianchuan, have you already found a job for Sister Qin?"

Ye Jianchuan nodded. "Yes, it's right here in our food factory."

"The new bread from the food factory you mentioned earlier, is it the kind with a filling inside?"

Ye Jianchuan paused for a moment, then nodded. Lou Xiao'e was delighted. "Did you develop that kind of bread?"

A couple of days ago when I went back to my parents' house, my dad had a few of these breads. I really love them, but my dad said they were a gift from someone and he couldn't buy them anymore.

Ye Jianchuan was momentarily at a loss for words when Lou Xiao'e spoke, because the leap in their conversation was too abrupt. Weren't we just talking about Qin Huairu's job?

Why did the next sentence jump straight to bread? No wonder the deaf old lady in the original drama called Lou Xiao'e a silly moth; it seems she really does seem a bit dim-witted.

Seeing that Ye Jianchuan did not reply, Lou Xiao'e probably realized that she had been a bit rude, so she lowered her head awkwardly and began to explain.

"Um... I just wanted to know where I can buy this bread. If I can't find it here... could you guys who work in a food factory help me get some?"

Ye Jianchuan thought it was something serious, but it turns out Lou Xiao'e just likes this kind of bread? That's easy enough.

"Hey! I thought it was something serious. Xiao'e likes this kind of bread? Well, you wait and see!"