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

Having successfully found someone to take the blame, Jia Zhangshi felt much better. She glanced in the direction where her younger brother had disappeared from sight, then looked at his house, which was now closed, shook her head, and began to walk out of the village.

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The matter of Jia Jiazhang being transferred to Yangyang in 1902 can be considered to have come to an end, but... is it really over?

This is obviously impossible. Don't forget, when Zhang Xiangyang left, he took all of Jia Zhangshi's private savings, and even the gold ring from their wedding!

However, Zhang, the wealthy merchant, rarely touched his money, so he hadn't yet realized that his money was missing.

After all, that place was where she hid her secret stash of money, so how could she just rummage through it? Besides her 'secret stash,' Jia Zhangshi would also carry some money on her person as a backup.

Otherwise, she wouldn't just take out her money and buy anything delicious to eat whenever she sees it!

As for what will happen next, we'll have to wait and see when Jia Zhangshi discovers that her 'secret stash' has been emptied!

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Jia Zhangshi dragged her tired body back to the courtyard and lay down on the bed to rest without saying a word. She rested until dark.

At this moment, Banggeng pushed the door open and came in from the outside, and started rummaging through the wardrobe. Jia Zhangshi was awakened by Banggeng's noise, got up and saw that it was Banggeng, and immediately felt relieved.

"Bang Geng, you're finally back. Don't worry, Grandma will still be able to support you. Doesn't your mom give me five yuan a month for child support?"

In addition, Zhang Xiangyang promised to send me six yuan back every month, which makes eleven yuan in total. If we are careful with our food, it will definitely be enough.

Besides, doesn't your godfather still have food? Go to their house and take some extra; maybe we'll have some money left over! I'll give you all the leftovers as pocket money, okay?

If this were in the past, upon hearing that he would receive pocket money, and that it would be a considerable amount, Bang Geng would have already nodded in agreement.

But now things are different. Uncle Yi's brainwashing work has begun to show results, which makes Bang Geng only able to scoff at Jia Zhangshi's words.

"Hmph, Grandma! I'm only calling you Grandma again because of my dad! But I'm warning you, if you ever try to take anything from my grandpa's house again, don't forget about this monster turning on you!"

Why did Banggeng's attitude change so drastically, not only defending Master Yi but also turning against Jia Zhangshi?

Okay, so we have to talk about how Uncle Yi brainwashed people with the "stick" meme.

In essence, Uncle Yi's brainwashing boils down to just one thing: "What's mine will all be yours in the future!"

In the words of Uncle Yi, "Hey, you know your godfather and godmother don't have any children. Tell me, your godfather earns ninety-nine yuan a month, who will he save it for in the future?"

I told you before, when you grow up, you'll take over your godfather's job!

Actually, it's not just about work. As long as you take good care of your godparents in the future, after we're gone, all the money your godparents have saved over the years, including this house, will be left to you!

"But Banggeng, I have to remind you, these things were all saved for you by your godfather. If anyone else tries to take them, you can't be soft-hearted."

It looks like they're taking my things now, but isn't it still the same as taking yours? Would you want your things to be taken away by others?

Just from these two paragraphs, Banggeng instantly 'awakened', because after analyzing it, Banggeng realized that it was indeed true! This old man had no children, so whatever he left behind would have no descendants to inherit it!

Then wouldn't my godson become the sole heir? In other words, all these things in Uncle Yi's house would be mine!

Influenced by this idea, when Jia Zhangshi asked Banggeng to go to Uncle Yi's house to get some food, wasn't that the same as asking Banggeng to take money out of his own pocket to support Jia Zhangshi?

As for Jia Zhangshi's claim that eleven yuan could support two people, with any extra being pocket money, Bang Geng didn't care about that 'small amount' at all...

After learning about Zhang Xiangyang's situation, Uncle Yi made thorough preparations, especially after Bang Geng said he wanted to live with him. Uncle Yi spent money much faster than he used to make money!

Grandpa Yi even generously agreed to give Bang Geng three cents a day as pocket money! Three cents a day may not sound like much, but over a month, that adds up to nine yuan!

Nine yuan a month for pocket money—that's not something an ordinary wealthy family could afford.

As for the eleven yuan that Jia Zhangshi mentioned, Banggeng wasn't stupid. Eleven yuan seemed like a lot, and if they got all their food and drink from Uncle Yi's house, then he and Jia Zhangshi wouldn't really spend much money on a regular basis.

But I remember the 2.5 joke very clearly. My grandma was a real medicine addict, and she had to spend several dollars every month to buy painkillers!

If you reduce the cost of the medicine and then consider other expenses, it would be a miracle if you could save more than five yuan, let alone nine yuan.

So Banggeng was able to figure out this simple math problem. After saying that, he pulled his clothes out of the closet into his arms, turned around, and prepared to leave.

Jia Zhangshi was startled by Banggeng's words, but she reacted quickly and immediately grabbed Banggeng, who was walking away, asking, "Banggeng, where are you going?"

Banggeng glared at Jia Zhangshi and said, "I'm going home! Get out of my way!"

After saying that, he struggled and walked straight towards Uncle Yi's house.

Chapter 150 The Radio I've Been Dreaming Of Has Been Bought

Upon hearing this, Jia Zhangshi was stunned once again. Bang Geng's words today were undoubtedly another heavy blow to Jia Zhangshi.

"Go home... Great idea!!! This is your home! This is your home!!"

Madam Jia wanted to chase after him, but she lost her strength and fell to the ground. She could only watch helplessly as her grandson walked into Uncle Yi's house.

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While Jia Zhangshi was busy with her work, Ye Jianchuan was already enjoying life.

Although things have been calm for a while, it doesn't mean Ye Jianchuan hasn't had opportunities to do good deeds. He helps out here and there every day, and the system rewards aren't much less than before.

So after such a long period of leisure, Ye Jianchuan's savings had unknowingly reached more than four hundred yuan.

You should know that after buying the bicycle last time, Ye Jianchuan only had a few yuan left.

Although they received rewards from the Municipal Bureau's Long 27 Team and the clothing factory, the money was almost entirely spent when they bought a bicycle for Yushui.

In this short period of more than half a month, Ye Jianchuan was able to accumulate so much money, which shows that the system is indeed quite powerful.

With money to spare, Ye Jianchuan naturally wouldn't be foolish enough to save it. Although saving money is a tradition, Ye Jianchuan also knew that money saved now would be worthless in the future.

Instead of saving money, why not spend it first and enjoy life in this era?

So... that radio ticket that Ye Jianchuan felt he hadn't gotten a good deal on, but also didn't seem like a bad deal, came in handy.

After get off work, Ye Jianchuan went straight to the department store and spent 270 yuan, plus a radio ticket and twelve industrial coupons, to buy a radio.

Back then, a radio was a big item, bigger than an average person's handbag.

However, as the "sound" in the "three turns and one sound" (referring to a type of revolving door, a rotating door, a rotating door, and a revolving door), this item, besides being aesthetically pleasing, was more of a source of spiritual comfort for Ye Jianchuan.

As mentioned before, there were basically no entertainment activities at night in those days, otherwise Uncle Er's family wouldn't have been beating the children for fun all the time.

This is probably a normal thing for people who were born into this era from the beginning.

However, for someone like Ye Jianchuan, who is used to the bright lights at night and the presence of computers, televisions, mobile phones, and the internet, the evenings are truly difficult to endure.

Although Ye Jianchuan can occasionally go to the courtyard with Qin Huairu or Lou Xiao'e to do some radio calisthenics, this shouldn't be overdone.

So no matter how expensive the radio is, Ye Jianchuan has to buy it for him!

Of course, the appearance of the radio also caused quite a stir in the courtyard. Ye Jianchuan had only plugged it in and listened for less than ten minutes when Uncle Er came over and became a curious child.

Then... in less than half an hour, more than a dozen people had gathered around Ye Jianchuan's door and windows, urging him to turn the volume up.

Ye Jianchuan wasn't stingy at all; he believed that sharing happiness was better than keeping it to himself, so he simply opened the window and moved the radio to the window to start playing it.

Now everyone in the courtyard knew that Ye Jianchuan's family had bought a new radio, and they all rushed out to watch the excitement. They not only watched the excitement, but also used the opportunity to pass the time!

Otherwise, with nothing to do at home all the time, why do people like to join in the fun? Isn't it just a way to pass the time? Compared to watching neighbors argue, isn't playing a tune on the radio better than arguing?

So, that very evening, instead of holding a general meeting, everyone in the courtyard ran outside, and the entire courtyard instantly became lively.

That night, it's likely that only Jia Zhangshi, all alone, didn't come to join the fun.

Ye Jianchuan did enjoy himself with the people, but he forgot that there were several rotten-hearted guys living in the courtyard.

The first one to bear the brunt was Xu Damao, the eunuch. After being killed in the act of catching someone in the act of adultery, Xu Damao also kept his tail between his legs and acted like a coward for a while.

Aside from quietly going to and from get off work every day, he would carry his equipment to the countryside to show movies. He rarely caused trouble, and everyone gradually forgot about him.

However, Xu Damao's hatred for Ye Jianchuan, Lou Xiao'e, and Sha Zhu had not diminished in the slightest!

In Xu Damao's opinion, Ye Jianchuan shouldn't have had so much money at all!

Although Ye Jianchuan is now a team leader in the food factory, earning about thirty yuan a month, he has only been promoted for less than two months! How could he possibly spend over two hundred yuan to buy such an expensive radio?

Besides, radio tickets are extremely rare. Ye Jianchuan was able to get a bicycle, which could be attributed to a reward ticket from the food factory or a consolation payment from his father. But this radio is definitely problematic!

Well, actually, very few people in the courtyard knew that Ye Jianchuan had become the deputy director of the workshop. Only a few people who were familiar with Ye Jianchuan and a few people from Uncle San's family knew.

However, because Third Uncle issued a 'gag order' and Ye Jianchuan treated the Yan family quite well, the Yan family was able to occasionally have an extra dish and eat something good.

In fact, thanks to Ye Jianchuan's financial support and his occasional 'complaints,' this Third Uncle gradually began to become less calculating.

At least it won't be like before, where you have to pay for your son and daughter-in-law's meals at home, or pay for the lodging of relatives who stay overnight.

With these changes, their family naturally became much more harmonious than before, so the Yan family still had a very good impression of Ye Jianchuan.

In other words, Ye Jianchuan has successfully raised the reputation of the Yan family's NPCs to a very high level, if not 'worship', then at least 'respect'.

The Third Uncle's family wouldn't gossip about this, and those who were close to Ye Jianchuan would certainly not gossip about it to others.

So everyone else in the courtyard, including Uncle Yi, still thinks Ye Jianchuan is just a lucky group leader who earns a little over thirty yuan a month.

(I don't know why, but I personally really like the actor who plays Third Uncle. Maybe it's because I liked him from watching "Under the Zhengyang Gate" as the ragpicker Hou.)

So, I'd like to give Third Uncle a good compliment. Hope you guys won't object?

Chapter 151 Xu Damao Stirs Up Trouble Again, Targeting Ye Jianchuan Once More

How could someone who only earns a little over thirty yuan a month afford a radio worth over two hundred yuan after working for less than two months? There's definitely something fishy going on!

Since there's a problem, isn't this my chance to get revenge?

With this in mind, Xu Damao took action the next day, returning to the steel rolling mill to report the matter to his superiors.

However, Xu Damao wasn't stupid. After what happened last time, he didn't dare to go directly to the security office again. So this time, Xu Damao went directly to Deputy Factory Director Li.

"Director Li, I have some things I'd like to tell you."

Deputy Factory Director Li glanced up at Xu Damao, casually picked up the teacup next to him, took a sip of tea, and then said.

"Xu Damao? You seem to be quite busy this Chinese New Year?"

Upon hearing Deputy Factory Director Li's words, Xu Damao was stunned for a moment, then awkwardly smiled and said, "Hehehe, Factory Director Li, my situation is different from previous years."

As you know, Director Lou's daughter and I are getting a divorce. Now that we're divorced, my situation...

I thought it would be impolite of me to visit you this year to wish you a Happy New Year without bringing a gift or something, so I didn't dare to go this year.