Courtyard House: The eldest son of the He family marries a woman who brings him good fortune.

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"No buts. What did I tell you before? She's my family member, and you're not allowed to bully her."

"We've only been here a day, and you're already treating her like this while I'm sleeping. I think you're going to start a fight again."

He rolled up his sleeves and said, "I'm not alone now. My sister is with me. I don't believe we can't beat you."

Judging from what she said, did they have been fighting all along?

Qin Huairu is outnumbered and vulnerable; does she always get bullied?

Qin Jingru wiped away her tears and, imitating her sister, rolled up her sleeves.

"If you dare bully my sister, I'll fight you to the death!"

"No wonder they wanted to get rid of me; they just wanted to bully me when I wasn't around."

"It seems I not only can't leave, but I'll have to stay here for a long time. Let's see if you dare to bully the Qin family again."

Madam Jia looked at the two sisters with their eyes wide with anger.

She was no match for Qin Huairu when there was only Qin Huairu, and now that there is Qin Jingru, she is even less of a match for her.

He could only lie down on the bed and say, "I've worked all night, now I need to sleep!"

Qin Huairu simply vented all her anger on Jia Dongxu.

"It's all your fault for being so incompetent. You're the brother-in-law. All she wanted was to buy candied hawthorns. Why couldn't you buy them for her?"

Jia Dongxu looked miserable: "She wasn't talking about candied hawthorns. She said she wanted to go to school in the city. How can I afford it? To go to school in the city, you need a household registration. Even you and Mom don't have city household registration, so how could she possibly have one?"

The mere mention of this made Qin Huairu even angrier!

"It's all the Jia family's fault for being incompetent. You think she just said she wanted to go to school casually? She only got anxious because she saw that He's sister-in-law was going to school."

“We’re all from the same courtyard house, and we’re all about the same age. Look at Brother He, he’s moved his mother-in-law and sister-in-law’s household registrations here.”

"Look at you, you have no skills at all. Not only can you not transfer your household registration, but you also only earn that little money a month, not even enough to feed your whole family."

Jia Dongxu trembled as he took out the three cents he had earned the night before from his pocket.

As soon as it was taken out, Qin Huairu snatched it away.

"What can you buy with only three cents? I have money but no food coupons, how am I supposed to go out and buy anything?"

"Originally, when my family came to visit, I wanted to show off my life in the city, but now, I'm living worse than people in the countryside."

She sat on the ground and began to cry.

“I’m so unlucky to have married into your Jia family. Not only do I suffer, but my family is also suffering because of me.”

"I was so blind back then! If I had known it would turn out like this, I would have married anyone from the courtyard house, even if it was better than your family!"

Jia Dongxu was so humiliated by her that he couldn't even lift his head.

Especially in front of Qin Jingru.

Seeing her staring at him so expectantly, he wished he could disappear into the ground.

"Let your sister stay here as long as she wants, I can take care of her."

"You just want to eat and drink, right? I'll get it for you right now!"

He then went straight out the door.

But after I came out, I realized that I had been bragging.

With his limited abilities, where would he get food and drink?

Are you suggesting we let him steal or rob?

It could only keep circling around the yard.

Hopefully, Qin Huairu will calm down before going home.

But I have to bring something back today.

He had already handed over the only three cents he had.

There's still some time before the factory pays wages, and they're not offering any special meals today.

Just as he was scratching his head in frustration.

It was seen through my bangs.

During this period, he had been observing the situation in the courtyard.

Especially the He family.

Every time he saw the factory improving the living conditions, he felt an urge to kick down the He family's door.

Why isn't theirs listed?

Why is it that even though he and his son are regular employees at the factory, they are not entitled to any improvement in their living standards?

He knew he couldn't defeat He Hongyang.

So they tried every means to use others to teach the He family a lesson.

Hearing the Jia family arguing incessantly since early morning, and seeing Jia Dongxu leave in a fit of rage.

"What, did your wife yell at you? She's right, your family's life is nothing like He's!"

"But I'm wondering, your family was doing quite well before, and you were the first young person in our institute to have a permanent job, so how come your life is getting worse and worse?"

"If you ask me, young people shouldn't be timid; you need to be bold to get food."

"Look at the He family, they can eat eggs every day, and every now and then they can eat a chicken. Do you know why?"

Jia Dongxu hadn't expected him to know so much about the He family.

Why?

It's all because He Hongyang is capable; he can get pigs and sheep, and even a chicken and eggs for his family to eat. What's so special about that?

However, upon hearing this, he was instantly tempted.

If he had connections, he could bring back a chicken.

Does that mean I won't have to go home empty-handed today?

The Qin sisters will definitely look at him with new respect!

I thought of how beautiful Qin Huairu looked when she smiled.

Mustering her courage, she asked, "Why do you think that is? Do you know his connections outside?"

Liu Haizhong sneered: "He Hongyang is too smart, how could he let me know? Besides, even if I knew, I don't have the money to get it."

"While pigs and sheep are hard to come by, a chicken is a piece of cake. And you don't need any connections; you don't even need to leave the yard to get one."

Jia Dongxu's eyes widened as he leaned closer and asked, "Tell me quickly, how did you manage to get it?"

Liu Haizhong pointed to the side of the He family's kitchen: "They keep a few chickens there. You live in the same courtyard as them every day, don't you know?"

Jia Dongxu stared in shock, his mouth agape.

Since they were raising it secretly, how would he know?

Besides, he leaves early and returns late every day, so he doesn't care about these things at all.

Sniffing the air, I thought, "That's strange. Chickens usually smell like chicken droppings, but why is there no smell in the yard?"

"Isn't it because your mother and Yi Zhonghai are in the latrine-cleaning team? Even if everyone smells it, they'll think it's the smell of the outhouse, how could they think it's chicken manure?"

"In addition, He Hongyang's mother-in-law dressed up well and concealed it well, so it was impossible to tell."

Jia Dongxu suddenly realized, "I didn't expect they could raise chickens in the yard. If I had known, I would have secretly raised a few too."

"You raise them? Your family can barely afford to feed people, how can you afford to raise chickens? Do you know how much grain and vegetables these chickens eat every day? Do you think chicken meat and eggs are free? Do you think they can be fed just by air?"

Hearing him say that, Jia Dongxu silently lowered his head.

He's right. Even if they could get chickens, let alone not be able to, their family couldn't afford to raise them.

"It seems we can only watch them eat eggs and drink chicken soup."

"How could you be so stupid? Why didn't you take the opportunity to steal a few, kill them, and stew them? After all, once they're in the pot, we wouldn't know whose chickens they are."

Jia Dongxu was shocked once again.

steal?

He lived an honest and upright life. He would never dare to steal a chicken from the yard, let alone take a rag from the factory.

"No, how can I steal someone else's chickens? Besides, we know how many chickens there are. What if I get caught?"

"No wonder your wife fights with you every day. She doesn't even have this much skill. How can she compare to He Hongyang? Since his family is raising chickens secretly, they naturally wouldn't dare to make a fuss if there are too few. What are you afraid of?"

Liu Haizhong's words really hit the nail on the head.

But how to steal it, when to steal it, and where to dispose of it after it's sold?

Jia Dongxu's palms started sweating with nervousness.

Since he makes it sound so easy, why not take him along?

Wouldn't it be safer if one person stole the food and the other acted as a lookout?

"How about we attack together?"

Of course, Liu Haizhong wouldn't steal chickens.

First, he was afraid of being caught and losing face.

Secondly, he felt that he couldn't afford to offend He Hongyang and didn't want to cause any more trouble.

He will become a higher-ranking leader in the factory in the future, and he will also lead the entire courtyard.

How could I allow myself to have any stains on my body?

"Don't forget I'm a level 5 blacksmith. My son works in the factory office. Why would he care about a chicken? If I want to eat it, I can buy it myself. I wouldn't do something like this sneakily."

"Then why did you make me do this kind of thing?"

"Isn't it because your family is poor? Your mother has to go and collect night soil. When your wife's family comes, you, as her brother-in-law, are so pathetic that you can't bring anything. What will her family think of you? Will you still have the face to go to Qin Family Village then?"

After saying that, Liu Haizhong started walking back.

He muttered to himself as he walked.

"No wonder everyone says you're not as good as He Hongyang. I didn't believe it before, thinking you were a real man. But now it seems you're so cowardly, you're not even as brave as an old woman."

"With this chicken, you can make a good impression on your whole family. I showed you the way, but you don't appreciate it. It seems I wasted my breath."

"Back then, your father, Lao Jia, was a master craftsman in the steel rolling mill. I never expected his son to be so incompetent. It seems that the Jia family is getting worse with each generation."

"Look at the He family. Although He Daqing is just a cook, his two sons are both incredibly talented. It's true what they say, comparisons are odious!"

Although these words were not said to Si Si Lu 0 Jia Dongxu's face, he heard them clearly.

He even brought up his father.

Jia Dongxu felt like a fire was burning inside him.

Clenching his fist, he thought to himself, "I don't believe I can't get my hands on He Hongyang. It's just a chicken; I'm going to get my hands on it today."

"Huai Ru, you wait and see, I'll definitely make you look at me in a new light!"

Dozens of solutions instantly popped into his mind.

They even prepared burlap sacks and ropes.

My mind is filled with thoughts of when is the right time to make a move.

The courtyard is quiet now.

Everyone is still asleep.

The He family is usually the last to get up in the entire courtyard.

He made up his mind; there was no time like the present, so he decided to act now!

175. Controlling the four members of the Jia family

We arrived near He's chicken coop.