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

With just a few words, he successfully found out which street Jia Zhangshi was sweeping. However, Uncle Yi wasn't in a hurry to report it directly; he wanted to investigate it himself first.

As Grandpa Yi walked from the garbage station toward the street, he initially thought the street was quite clean, but the closer he got to the street corner, the more something seemed off.

After walking about 500 meters, it suddenly seemed like there was a dividing line in the middle. On this side, there was basically no trash, but on the other side, all kinds of trash were piled up on the ground.

As you walk further in, the situation gets even worse. It's not just the usual scraps of paper and plastic bags; there's even some foul-smelling household garbage piled up on the street.

Seeing this, Grandpa Yi was secretly delighted, then turned around and went back to the garbage station, pretending to be a 'helpful citizen' and started asking about the situation.

"Hello! Do you have anyone cleaning 'XX Hutong' here? I see a lot of garbage piled up in the hutong, it looks like it hasn't been cleaned for several days."

After just a brief mention and confirming the information with the people at the garbage station, Uncle Yi quietly left without a trace. As for the rest, we'll have to wait until Jia Zhangshi goes to work tomorrow.

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Uncle Yi's revenge against Jia Zhangshi has officially begun, and Xu Damao's revenge against Uncle Er is also underway. However, unlike Uncle Yi's swift and decisive approach, Xu Damao ultimately chose a roundabout tactic.

As a projectionist, Xu Damao didn't have much to do most of the time, so shortly after starting work today, he slipped away to the steel mill's canteen and, while Sha Zhu was distracted, pulled Liu Guangtian aside.

"Guangtian, it's only been a few days, and you've done quite well! You've already made it to the cafeteria. How's the work there? Easy, right?"

When Liu Guangtian saw that it was Xu Damao, he immediately perked up and whispered to Xu Damao, "Brother Damao, I was just about to ask you for advice!"

What you told me before, that once I find a job and become a permanent employee, I can apply for a transfer to another city, I think that's a feasible approach.

But I never expected that the job my dad found for me would be a kitchen helper!

The jobs in this cafeteria aren't technical jobs, so even if I wanted to apply for a transfer, they wouldn't let me go!

After all... other places may lack skilled workers like fitters and welders, but they don't lack jobs like mine that anyone can do.

Xu Damao had never really considered this problem before. Hearing Liu Guangtian say this, Xu Damao was obviously stunned for a moment, but he quickly came up with a solution.

"Guangtian, the problem you mentioned is indeed a bit troublesome, but it's okay. Aren't you working in the cafeteria? You can learn a couple of cooking skills from Shazhu!"

Sha Zhu and your dad are getting along pretty well now, aren't they? Go ask him for advice more often, he'll definitely agree to help you. Even if you don't learn everything perfectly, just learn a few tricks, and then you can find a job as a cook in another city, right?

Although Sha Zhu and I don't get along very well, Sha Zhu is a pretty good cook. If you can learn a few of his signature dishes, you'll definitely be in high demand when you go out into the world!

Xu Damao's idea was actually basically the same as the idea Liu Guangtian had come up with before, but Liu Guangtian had to consider a few more things.

Chapter 208 A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years, while a petty person takes revenge from morning till night.

"Brother Da Mao, I had already thought of what you said before, but I still have a very tricky problem."

The first issue is the letter of introduction. If I go to another city to find a job on my own, it will be quite difficult to get out without a letter of introduction!

Besides, there's the issue of money. Even if I get the letter of introduction sorted out, I don't have the money to go to another city! Although I've started working now, my dad takes most of my salary, so I can't save any money!

Hearing Liu Guangtian's words, Xu Damao frowned. He hadn't expected that Liu Guangtian's job as a cook would have such a significant impact.

However, Xu Damao quickly came up with a solution. Letters of introduction are usually obtained from factory leaders, and among the factory leaders of the steel rolling mill, it shouldn't be a problem to get a letter of introduction from Deputy Director Li by spending a little money.

However, the other problem, the issue of money, is not so easily solved. Does this mean... to get revenge on Uncle Er, I have to put my own money into it?

Thinking of this, Xu Damao couldn't help but shake his head. After losing Lou Xiao'e's dowry and having his home ransacked by Second Uncle's men, he basically had no money left.

Although his parents still had some money, apart from the money they had hidden in the wall and the money they had used to save him, the old couple didn't actually have much savings left.

So... although Xu Damao can still easily support himself, it's definitely unrealistic to expect him to spend money as lavishly as before.

That's why he'd rather not seek revenge than have to put more money into it.

However, Xu Damao's mind worked quickly, and he soon came up with a new idea.

“Guangtian, there is actually another way that would allow you to avoid going to another city or even changing jobs. However, doing so might have some impact on your father.”

Liu Guangcai didn't care about what would happen to Liu Haizhong. When he heard that there was another way, and that it wouldn't even require going to another place, he couldn't wait to ask.

"What method? Brother Da Mao, what method is it? Will it affect my dad? If it will have an impact, so be it, it's none of my business!"

Upon hearing Liu Guangtian's words, Xu Damao immediately said, "You said it yourself, so I've given you the solution. You can't be angry!"

After seeing Liu Guangtian nod, Xu Damao continued, "The solution is simple: just separate from your parents!"

"Separate the family?" After hearing Xu Damao's words, Liu Guangtian's expression changed several times before he finally shook his head.

"Separating the family is not an option. My dad would definitely not agree. Besides, if I were to separate from him directly like this, I would be branded as an unfilial son."

This has had a huge impact on me. Who knows, because of this stigma of being unfilial, I might not even be able to find a wife!

Xu Damao was well aware of Liu Guangtian's concerns; he had already planned out an escape route for Liu Guangtian.

"If you propose to split up the family without any reason, then you'll naturally be the one to bear the blame. But... what if you propose to split up the family with a reason?"

Think about it, after Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi separated their households, did Qin Huairu receive any bad reputation? Everyone said it was Jia Zhangshi's fault, but Qin Huairu not only didn't receive any bad reputation, but many people even thought she did the right thing!

Upon hearing Xu Damao's words, Liu Guangtian's eyes lit up again. "That's right! The matter of Widow Qin is indeed like that."

However, Liu Guangtian then frowned. "But... Widow Qin seized the opportunity and proposed dividing the family property when Jia Zhangshi made a serious mistake."

What reason could I possibly have? If I can't find one, won't I still end up getting scolded?

After hearing Liu Guangtian's words, Xu Damao rolled his eyes and said to him with a look of disappointment, "You are really stupid. If your dad doesn't make a mistake, can't you create a chance for him to make a mistake?"

If there are difficulties, we must overcome them; if there are no difficulties, we must create them and overcome them! Anyway, everyone in our compound already knows about your dad beating you two brothers.

Previously, you two brothers didn't have any intention of rebelling, so we, as 'outsiders,' didn't feel it was appropriate to interfere in your family affairs. But if you do want to rebel, I think the people in this courtyard will still stand on your side!

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"Besides... didn't I just say that you could create an opportunity for your dad to make a mistake?"

Doesn't your dad often beat you two brothers? Think of a way to make him beat you up again, beat you badly!

"When the time comes, you two brothers should make a little scene, howl around in the yard, and escalate the situation. Then leave the rest to me!"

Liu Guangtian finally understood, and nodded firmly, "Okay! Let's do it this way! But this matter may have to wait a while."

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I'm still an apprentice. If we split up, my salary will barely be enough to support myself. But I want to bring my younger brother with me.

Otherwise, if my younger brother stayed home because of this, he would definitely get a beating!

Xu Damao didn't care about this at all. People say that a gentleman takes revenge even after ten years. Although Xu Damao is not a gentleman, he is not in a hurry for one or two months.

Besides, having Liu Guangtian cause trouble for Second Master was just a side effect, a mere hidden plot. How could Xu Damao's revenge be so simple?

After all, "a villain's revenge lasts from morning till night." Since Xu Damao has already defined himself as "not a good person," his revenge will naturally not be a one-dimensional affair.

After dealing with Liu Guangtian's problem, Xu Damao needed to figure out how to get rid of Uncle Er from his position as group leader.

Just then, because Liu Guangtian had disappeared for a while, Sha Zhu found him. After seeing Sha Zhu, Xu Damao greeted Liu Guangtian and then slipped away.

Actually, Sha Zhu had already discovered that Xu Damao had gone to see Liu Guangtian, but he didn't care at all what the two of them were up to. As long as Liu Guangtian didn't cause any trouble in his kitchen, he didn't care what else they did!

Chapter 209 Yu Haitang Came to the Door

The top experts in the courtyard were all striving for their respective 'goals,' while Ye Jianchuan was working hard at the food factory.

Ye Jianchuan is relatively satisfied with his current pace of life. After all, no troubles are bothering him, and the troublemakers in the courtyard are all tied up with their own affairs.

However, to Ye Jianchuan's surprise, trouble came knocking on his door even though he didn't seek it out.

Ye Jianchuan had only been working at the food factory for a short time when news came from the security office that someone was looking for him at the main gate.

Ye Jianchuan didn't think much of it. After all, quite a few people had come to him with requests. Nan Yi had come to him like that before, hadn't he?

So Ye Jianchuan followed the guards to the main gate. When he looked closely, he immediately saw someone Ye Jianchuan didn't really want to see: Yu Haitang.

Seeing Ye Jianchuan come out, Yu Haitang immediately went up to him and said, "Brother Jianchuan, you've finally come out! What you said yesterday still stands, right?"

I brought all the money with me today. Some of my colleagues also like this stuff, so I'm going to buy two cases this time!

Ye Jianchuan looked at Yu Haitang in front of him and was speechless. If he had followed his previous "scumbag" principles—no taking the initiative, no taking responsibility—he definitely wouldn't have taken advantage of someone like Yu Haitang who offered herself up.

But that was based on the premise that I didn't know what kind of person Yu Haitang was!

Putting aside other things for now, Yu Haitang must have had a boyfriend during her school years, right?

According to the original drama, the couple broke up after graduating and starting work. So, although Yu Haitang has started working now, according to the timeline, she should still be in a relationship, right?

Ye Jianchuan wasn't entirely sure who Yang Weimin was, but since he was surnamed Yang and had managed to get Yu Haitang a job at the steel rolling mill, Ye Jianchuan immediately thought of the steel rolling mill director, Yang, who had a small but very important role.

Even if this Yang Weimin isn't the factory director's son or anything like that, he should at least be a nephew or something like that, right? Otherwise, he wouldn't have the power to get a woman into the steel rolling mill, especially such a coveted position as a broadcaster.

So even if Ye Jianchuan is a scumbag, there's a high probability he wouldn't offend Yang Weimin, a potential son of an official, for the sake of Yu Haitang.

Besides, although Yu Haitang is said to be a school beauty, in Ye Jianchuan's opinion, her appearance is actually quite ordinary. Although it's not as 'beauty-obsessed' as it is in later generations, that's still in the eyes of others.

In Ye Jianchuan's eyes, Yu Haitang was not exactly a beauty, so there was no need to take the risk for someone he didn't even think much of.

Moreover, Yu Haitang's problems aren't just limited to Yang Weimin's side; she also has her own personal issues.

This girl is far too 'active'. She might be able to make a name for herself in the last ten years, but what about after that?

If you really get entangled with her, it will be difficult to sever ties later. It would be awkward if you were retaliated against as well.

So when Ye Jianchuan saw that it was Yu Haitang who came to find him, he secretly thought, "Oh no!"

But since they've already come to greet me so proactively, I can't just keep a long face, right? So I had no choice but to start responding.

"Oh, Yu, this is actually quite easy to handle. Here's what we'll do: give me the money, and I'll go in and talk to our factory manager, Zhou. He'll bring you the sandwich later. Can you wait for me at the door for a little while?"

After speaking, Ye Jianchuan turned his gaze to Yu Haitang, but Yu Haitang did not take out the money. Instead, she said, "Brother Jianchuan, why are you calling me Yu Haitang again?"

Didn't I tell you yesterday? From now on, you can just call me Haitang. By the way, I should be able to go in with you, right?

Although I didn't buy much, I guess I can be considered your customer now, right? It shouldn't be a problem if you take me in to meet your factory manager, Mr. Zhou, right?

"This..." Ye Jianchuan was a little confused by Yu Haitang's words, and immediately turned his gaze to the people in the security room next to him.

Unfortunately, the security guard shrugged at Ye Jianchuan, the meaning of which couldn't be clearer: the girl was right...

Left with no other choice, Ye Jianchuan could only nod and then walk with Yu Haitang toward the office building.

"Uncle Zhou, I need to trouble you with something again today."

When Director Zhou saw Ye Jianchuan walk in, accompanied by a girl, he was taken aback for a moment, and then asked with a puzzled look.