Siheyuan: Security Chief, suppressing the whole courtyard

Zhang Chunmei frowned and said, "Boss, our family is living a good life now, but we can't spend money like this. If the clothes are dirty, just wash them. Where did you throw them? I'll pick them up."

"I can't get my wife back." Li Meng said, "I just threw her away and an old lady picked her up like a treasure..."

"Isn't this a pity?" Zhang Chunmei said with regret, "What a waste! Your clothes and shoes are both very nice."

"Yes." Li Meng nodded and said seriously, "Wife, I admit that things have been going too smoothly recently. My life has been too good, which has caused me to be a little arrogant. My ideological awareness is not enough and I need to improve. You are criticizing me. I promise that I will never make similar mistakes again. This is just one time, and it will not happen again."

Seeing Li Meng's serious and exaggerated look, Zhang Chunmei couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Okay, I don't blame you. Look at you, it's like you're asking for instructions or reporting."

Zhang Chunmei reached out and tapped Li Meng's forehead: "But you really can't be such a spendthrift in the future, understand?"

"I know, wife." Li Meng hugged her and said with a smile, "Now I understand why in ancient times, wives were called "niangzi"... This really makes you look like a half-mother. You are disciplining your son, haha."

"What do you mean, old lady and son..." Zhang Chunmei said with a smile, "Not serious at all."

"Haha, speaking of sons... Wife, we've had enough to eat and drink, let's try to get a son out as soon as possible!"

"Eh? Wait, lock the door first..."

Chapter 152 Xu Damao VS Cui Dake

Late at night, Zhang Chunmei had fallen into a deep sleep.

Li Meng came to the yard, ready to test the weakness of his fire body.

First, unfold the Sumeru illusion to prevent accidents.

Then he scooped some water into a basin and poured it over himself.

The moment it was poured out, blazing flames rose.

Wow~~~

Large amounts of steam rose up, and the flame became visibly weaker. Li Meng also felt a chill, but the flame soon rose again.

But Li Meng felt a slight sense of weakness.

"My flame is still afraid of water. Is it consuming the energy of my body?"

"Try again..."

Li Meng took another basin of water and poured it on himself. The moment he thought about it, his flaming body scattered in all directions, avoiding the splashing water, and then the flames gathered again.

"Well, this method really works."

"It has some weaknesses. After turning into fire, it is afraid of water. This is its biggest weakness. But it also has advantages. It can separate and gather, and it also gives me the ability to fly..."

After a small experiment, Li Meng returned to his room and went to sleep with his wife in his arms.

......

time flies.

In the blink of an eye, it's time to refresh the system.

During these few days, the compound has become much livelier due to the arrival of new residents.

Especially Cui Dake, he has been very busy these days.

I have nothing else to do every day except helping!

He helps this family dump out the dirty water, helps that family repair the chimney, and he is always willing to do any dirty or tiring work.

Even yesterday when Jia Zhang went out for a stroll, he helped take care of Xiao Dang for a while.

When there was nothing to do in the compound, he would take a big broom and sweep the alleys and nearby streets.

At night, they would go from house to house, either carrying tea or cigarettes, trying to get close to people.

The main targets are three uncles.

Among them, Cui Dake’s first choice is the idiot Liu Haizhong.

Cui Dake thinks it is easiest to fool people who feel proud just by wearing a compliment.

The second is Yan Bugui. This old guy loves to take advantage of others, so Cui Dake will do as he wishes and give him some small advantage.

Yi Zhonghai is the most difficult to deal with, but Cui Dake is not in a hurry and takes his time.

The deaf old lady was known as the ancestor of the compound, so Cui Dake certainly did not let her go.

At night, I would chat with the old lady in the name of "listening to stories".

The old lady is old and loves to talk, and she also loves others to listen to her talk.

It's rare to find someone like Cui Dake who likes to listen to her stories, especially since he always comes back empty-handed with some snacks or something, the deaf old lady likes him even more.

In just a few days, Cui Dake created a perfect image of a warm-hearted country boy.

Neighbors, from left to right, would give a thumbs up when they mentioned Cui Dake.

Today, Cui Dake, Nan Yi, Liang Ladi and others have completed the formalities.

Now you can report to the steel mill officially.

early morning.

[Ding, Master, good morning, the system selection has been completed. I am very happy to serve you. I wish you a pleasant day. ]

A sweet voice sounded in Li Meng's mind.

It was a female voice.

"Huh?" Li Meng was stunned, thinking that this system was a little different from the usual ones.

"System, can you... communicate with me?"

Li Meng asked subconsciously.

He had acquired so many systems, and none of them were communicative.

[Yes, Master. Do you have any questions? ]

"Hey, that's right." Li Meng laughed: "The system is so complicated nowadays. Cold mechanical sounds and things that cannot be communicated are outdated. Yours is still good enough."

【Thank you for the compliment, Master. 】

"Do you have a name?"

[No, Master, do you want to give me a name? ]

"Then for the next seven days, I will call you the system."

system:"......"

"Boss, you're awake." Zhang Chunmei said with a smile, "Hurry up and clean up. I just saw Damao outside. He came back from his parents' place. I think he's here to see you."

"to make."

......

backyard.

Xu Damao was standing and smoking.

He no longer lives at No. 95 Nanluoguxiang, but he still comes to the compound in the morning every few days.

Just to see if Li Meng has come back.

Because he didn't want to break off his friendship with Li Meng.

He no longer lives in the compound, and he and Li Meng are no longer in the same factory, so they will probably have fewer and fewer interactions in the future.

If I don't take the initiative, won't this friendship become increasingly weak?

Xu Damao doesn't want to lose this big thick leg.

"Oh, old lady, why did you get up so early today?" The bowl in Cui Dake's hand was steaming.

He handed it to the deaf old lady and said, "Old lady, drink it while it's hot. This is the egg water I made for you. I also added a little sugar."

"Good, good grandson." The deaf old lady licked her lips and smiled, "Grandson, you are thoughtful."

"Hey, when did this flatterer come to this courtyard?" Xu Damao laughed and said, "Even the deaf old lady is flattered. How fresh."

Hearing this, Cui Dake glanced at Xu Damao. Seeing that he was unfamiliar, he frowned and said, "Comrade, how can you say that? Respecting the old and loving the young is a traditional virtue of our nation. Neighbors should help each other. As the saying goes, a distant relative is not as good as a close neighbor. The old lady has no children, so I take care of her. Why do you say that I am a flatterer?"

"Hey?" Xu Damao raised his eyebrows.

I thought to myself that this kid has some level of speaking ability.

He wanted to get angry, but Cui Da was standing on the moral high ground and pointing fingers, so that Xu Damao didn't know what to say even if he wanted to refute.

I could only snort and ignore him.

Cui Dake did not continue to pester the old lady. After giving the egg water to the deaf old lady, he turned around and left.

It wasn't intentional. I just accidentally stepped on Xu Damao's leather shoes when I passed by him.

"Damn it! Are you blind?" Xu Damao was just worried about having no excuse to get angry, so he glared and cursed, "Where did you come from, you bumpkin? Do you know how much this pair of shoes of mine cost? It's enough to buy your life!"

"I'm sorry, comrade, I didn't mean it..."

"I think you did it on purpose, screw you!"

Xu Damao is tall and strong. He cannot beat Sha Zhu, but it should be no problem for him to deal with Cui Dake.

He stretched out his hand and pushed him, but he never thought that Cui Da was born a farmer and although he had nothing else, he was very strong.

After Xu Damao's push, Cui Dake was actually fine.

Inside Li Meng's house.

【Master, the mission is coming. 】

[Choice 1: Persuade Cui Dake and Xu Damao to stop fighting, reward: 100 yuan.]

[Choice 2: Ignore it, reward: a steamed bread.]

Hearing about the selection task, Li Meng couldn't help but complain: "System, are all selection systems like yours so brainless? Anyone who is not a fool knows how to choose!"

Chapter 153 Bending Down to Stand Up Better

Li Meng continued to complain: "Your system is not even a selection system. To be more precise, it should be called a system that treats the host as a puppet."

"Today I will act like a fool. I only want steamed bread, not money."

Rich people are full of confidence.

Money had no meaning to Li Meng any longer, so he simply didn't try to stop the fight and just stood at the door and watched.

[Master, please don't be angry. I can actually change the reward content to make it similar.]

[Excuse me, sir, do you want to change it? ]

"Hmm?" Li Meng was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "This communication system is good. We can discuss and negotiate. It's quite interesting... Let's change it."

【Master, the mission is coming. 】

[Choice 1: Persuade Cui Dake and Xu Damao to stop fighting. Reward: a steamed bun.]

[Choice 2: Ignore it, Reward: a fried dough stick. ]

"Okay, I get it." Li Meng said with a dark face, "I know you are here to make fun of me, you can shut up now."

......

backyard.

Cui Dake also got angry. He really didn't step on it on purpose and he also apologized.

But this tall guy in front of me still refuses to give in and wants to take action?

Cui Dake was preparing to fight back.

Liu Haizhong shouted, "Xu Damao, what are you doing? This is Cui Dake, a new resident in our courtyard. How dare you bully him?"

The second aunt also hurried forward to pull the two apart, glared at Xu Damao and said, "You are so old, but you are still so careless. You haven't seen me for a few days, and you are looking for a fight as soon as you come back. If you want to fight, go to the middle courtyard and find Sha Zhu. He will definitely be happy to help."