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

Teacher Ran was clearly not well prepared, and she did not expect such a thing to happen at the school gate. When Uncle San called her out, she thought that something had happened to her student.

However, Uncle San had mentioned blind dates to Teacher Ran before, so Teacher Ran was somewhat prepared. Since everyone was here, she might as well get to know each other.

So after Uncle San left, Teacher Ran took the initiative to speak, "Hello, Comrade He Yuzhu, Teacher Yan has already given a basic introduction to my situation. I would like to know more about your situation. Is it convenient for you?"

Chapter 124 Silly Pillar: Silly Man's Lucky Charm, Successful Blind Date

Silly Zhu nodded dumbly, "Convenient! Of course it's convenient!"

As he spoke, Sha Zhu handed over the small bag he was holding. "It's our first time meeting, so I didn't prepare anything. This is a gift for you. I hope you like it."

Ms. Ran declined a couple of times, but finally accepted the hair clip. The two then started chatting as they walked out of the school.

"In my family, besides me, there is only my younger sister left. She is a senior in high school this year, but her application to graduate early was unsuccessful, so she has temporarily suspended her studies."

She'll be starting work at the workers' store in a couple of days. It's just my sister and me at home, so it'll be more convenient for us to live together from now on.

Sha Zhu didn't hold back at all and poured out all his secrets. Ran Qiuye blushed immediately after hearing this.

However, she didn't dislike Shazhu's behavior. After all, at this time, "straight man" wasn't a derogatory term. This kind of straightforward personality was still quite popular.

So Teacher Ran nodded and then said, "Alright, then... Comrade He Yuzhu, do you have any questions for me?"

When Sha Zhu heard Teacher Ran call him Comrade He Yuzhu, he immediately waved his hand and said, "Don't call me Comrade He Yuzhu anymore. People who are familiar with me call me Sha Zhu. You can call me Sha Zhu too!"

If Ye Jianchuan were there, he would have slapped Sha Zhu on the back of the head right then and there. Who would tell their blind date their nickname? Especially when the nickname contains the word "stupid".

Sure enough, Ran Qiuye frowned immediately after hearing Sha Zhu's words. "Sha Zhu? Why do they call you Sha Zhu?"

After hearing this, Sha Zhu scratched his head and said, "Hehe, this is also my dad's fault! When I was little, I went to the street with my dad to sell steamed buns."

Just then, I ran into soldiers who came to rob us of our grain. I don't know where I got the urge, but I stood up, grabbed my buns, and ran!

I finally managed to shake off the soldiers, and then, as I passed through an alley, I ran into a traveling merchant who bought all the steamed buns I was carrying!

Upon hearing this, Ran Qiuye's brows relaxed considerably, and she asked curiously, "What does this have to do with your name being called 'Silly Pillar'? This kind of behavior isn't exactly silly, is it?"

I think this behavior is courageous! It shows that you are a brave person!

Sha Zhu scratched his head awkwardly. "Hehe, if only that were true. My steamed buns were bought by a traveling merchant, so I just went straight home."

When my dad came back, he saw that all the buns in my hand were gone, so he asked me what happened. I took out the money and handed it to him, thinking I was going to ask him for credit.

After my dad took the money, he slapped me and said, "Hey! You're such an idiot! Didn't you even check the money before you took it? You're such a fool!"

That's why everyone started calling me Silly Zhu.

Upon hearing Sha Zhu's words, Ran Qiuye immediately covered her mouth and laughed, "So... all the money that traveling merchant gave you was counterfeit?"

Sha Zhu scratched his head awkwardly. "Yeah, I didn't pay attention to that at the time. I barely escaped a disaster, and then I ran into a big customer who wanted to buy steamed buns. I just thought I'd sell the buns and hurry home."

Unexpectedly, even this big customer turned out to be a bad person. Sigh...

Perhaps it was because of Sha Zhu's authenticity that Ran Qiuye felt no aversion towards him after hearing the story; on the contrary, her liking for him increased considerably.

Sha Zhu walked ahead, chatting and laughing with Ran Qiuye, while Third Uncle, Ye Jianchuan, Qin Huairu, and the others followed behind.

Seeing Sha Zhu and Ran Qiuye chatting and laughing, Ye Jianchuan turned to look at Third Uncle and said, "Teacher Yan, congratulations! It seems that the big red envelope that Sha Zhu promised you is definitely coming!"

When Third Uncle heard Ye Jianchuan's words, he couldn't stop smiling. "Hehehe, it's only right, it's only right. I've helped Sha Zhu solve his long-standing problem of being single!"

What's wrong with him giving me a small red envelope? You agree, Jianchuan, right?

Ye Jianchuan nodded, then continued, "However... it's best if you don't make this public for now, Third Uncle."

Otherwise, if those troublesome people in our compound find out, who knows what mischief they'll cause. You don't want this whole thing to be ruined again, do you?

Third Uncle doesn't care at all about the troubles in the yard, but if something involves his own interests, then he can't help but pay attention.

So when he heard that things might be sabotaged, Third Uncle immediately nodded warily, “I know, I know, I will definitely keep this a secret for Sha Zhu!”

Actually, Ye Jianchuan didn't need to worry about this kind of thing so much. In the beginning, Ye Jianchuan also considered Sha Zhu as a potential 'enemy'.

That's why Ye Jianchuan stepped in and made Sha Zhu suffer a great loss when Sha Zhu was taking the blame for Bang Geng.

However, as the interpersonal relationships in the courtyard gradually changed, Ye Jianchuan realized that bringing Sha Zhu to his side was actually a very good option.

Just like before, if Sha Zhu had sided with Uncle Yi and the deaf old lady, and I had sabotaged Qin Huairu's affairs, then Uncle Yi and the others might have directly joined forces with Sha Zhu to deal with me!

But things are different now, because Sha Zhu has also turned against them, so their main focus is now on Sha Zhu.

Then I can finally relax a bit, since guarding against thieves for a thousand days is no easy task.

Besides, although he adheres to a "scumbag principle" of "no initiative, no responsibility, no taking responsibility," he still takes good care of He Yushui.

Considering factors such as age, He Yushui is a suitable candidate, so Shazhu is very likely to become one of their own in the future.

Since they're on the same side, Ye Jianchuan felt it was reasonable to help them out a little.

Moreover, the food factory had asked Sha Zhu to help several times in a row. Although Director Zhou hadn't been stingy with wages, Ye Jianchuan still had to remember this favor. So, if he could help Sha Zhu, it would be killing two birds with one stone.

Chapter 125 All Good News

And so, Sha Zhu escorted Ran Qiuye all the way to the faculty dormitory, and then chatted with her for more than ten minutes downstairs before they finally parted ways.

As a result, Sha Zhu had only walked a few dozen meters when he bumped into Ye Jianchuan and the others, who were looking at him with maternal smiles.

"Silly Zhu, you're really something! You and Teacher Ran are getting along so well, looks like this time it's going to work out?"

Sha Zhu didn't say anything, but just nodded smugly.

Ye Jianchuan stepped forward and patted Sha Zhu on the shoulder, then said, "Now that this matter is basically settled, you may need to mention our courtyard house to Teacher Ran next time we meet."

After all, if you and Teacher Ran really get together, you'll definitely have to take Teacher Ran to the courtyard house, right?

If Teacher Ran doesn't understand the basic situation of the courtyard house, and then people like Xu Damao gossip about it, even if you explain it clearly, they will definitely still have a grudge in their hearts.

Therefore, you'd better take the opportunity next time you meet to explain the situation inside the courtyard house clearly.

Sha Zhu naturally knew he should listen to Ye Jianchuan, so he immediately agreed.

Then Ye Jianchuan seemed to have thought of something, and then 153 added again.

"Oh, by the way, I think it's best not to tell the old lady about you finding a wife yet."

You'd better wait until you and Teacher Ran have already gotten your marriage certificate before telling the old lady the good news.

That would be a surprise for the old lady! She's always been good to you, so you should find a way to make her happy, right?

Although Sha Zhu felt that Ye Jianchuan's suggestion was a bit strange, he still nodded in agreement. Giving the old lady a surprise? It sounded like a good idea!

However, he didn't know that Ye Jianchuan said this mainly because he was worried that the old lady might do something unexpected if she found out in advance.

However, if they wait until they get the marriage certificate to inform her, then even if the old lady wants to do something, it will probably be too late!

With Sha Zhu's first blind date over, Ye Jianchuan and Qin Huairu decided not to go to the small courtyard today and went back to the courtyard house with Sha Zhu and Uncle San.

As soon as they entered the courtyard, He Yushui (blank) cast a gossipy glance at them, clearly wanting to grab Shazhu and ask him what was going on.

However, He Yushui wasn't stupid. She knew that this kind of thing couldn't be said so openly. After all, Ye Jianchuan had reminded her yesterday that it was best to keep this matter a secret until it was definitively concluded, in order to prevent anyone from causing trouble.

Ye Jianchuan could tell that Sha Zhu was also very happy about this matter and probably wanted to share the good news with his sister, so Ye Jianchuan simply invited him directly.

"Brother Zhu, how about we have dinner together tonight? I have some dishes here, you're the chef, why don't you cook them? When we're eating, you can give Yushui a good talk about how you did today!"

Upon hearing this, Sha Zhu's eyes lit up immediately. "Alright, alright! I'll take care of cooking! By the way, Jian Chuan, we two brothers have to have a good drink today!"

"Okay, then I'll wait for you inside!"

After saying that, Ye Jianchuan went back to the backyard. However, as soon as he got back, he suddenly discovered that Lou Xiao'e, who had been somewhat distant from him before, had actually come to his side again today.

Moreover, it seems she has already started steaming the buns and other things. Although he doesn't know why this has happened, Ye Jianchuan is quite happy. Isn't it better to be harmonious and happy like this?

"Sister Xiao'e, Shazhu will be coming over for dinner later. Just let his professional chef cook the dishes. We can just wait to eat what's ready!"

Lou Xiao'e nodded, then said, "Jianchuan... after that little courtyard is completely cleaned up in a few days, let's go there together to celebrate?"

"Celebrate? Celebrate what?" Ye Jianchuan didn't react for a moment.

Lou Xiao'e then said, "Let's... celebrate our meeting, celebrate that we now have a private space outside the courtyard, and also as a way of thanking you for your help to me in the courtyard before!"

Ye Jianchuan thought this made sense, so he immediately nodded in agreement, "Okay! Once it's completely cleaned up over there in a few days, we'll go there to celebrate properly!"

We'll definitely drink until we're completely drunk! No! Even if we're drunk, we won't go home; we'll stay over there, it's fine with us!

Lou Xiao'e smiled when she saw that Ye Jianchuan had agreed.

. . . . . .

That evening, Ye Jianchuan's family was quite lively, with two men, three women, and two little girls, each having their own happy occasions.

Ye Jianchuan is actually doing alright. Whether it's the matter with that courtyard or securing the order from the machine repair shop, Ye Jianchuan isn't exactly a direct beneficiary.

But the rest of the people are different. Lou Xiao'e, for some reason, had distanced herself from Ye Jianchuan for two days, but today she suddenly seemed to have come to a change of heart.

Qin Huairu, after marrying into the city from the countryside for so many years, finally owned her own house two days ago. When Ye Jianchuan told Qin Huairu about it, she was shocked.

Although she knew that Ye Jianchuan's actions were a form of compensation for her, Qin Huairu felt that this compensation was more than enough.

Moreover, the fact that he could have such thoughts also shows that following Ye Jianchuan was the right choice.

As for the He siblings, needless to say, Sha Zhu's blind date was successful. Although it's not yet finalized, as long as nothing unexpected happens, he should be set for wife.

While eating, He Yushui surprisingly announced some good news: after completing the procedures for taking a leave of absence from school a couple of days ago, He Yushui finally managed to get a job at the employee store today with the help of Director Liu from last time.

When everyone heard the news, they congratulated He Yushui once again. Being a sales clerk at the workers' store was a very rewarding job at this time.

Not only is the pay excellent, but most importantly, the job is not tiring and has many benefits. So even though everyone already knew that Yushui would be able to work at the workers' store, they were still very happy for Yushui when it actually happened.

Chapter 126 The Stick-Throwing Tragedy Leads to Old Man Yi Paying Out

Unlike the lively atmosphere at Ye Jianchuan's house, in the Jia family's house in the middle courtyard, Banggeng started whining and moaning again.

Well, it's not just the Jia family, it also involves the Yi family, since Bang Geng is now Uncle Yi's godson.

Last time I went back with Uncle Yi to eat meat, but before I could even eat it, Sha Zhu rushed into the house and interrupted me.