If she dares to be disrespectful to herself, then she's asking for trouble.

I really don't understand those time-traveling predecessors. They clearly had military status, yet they were being insulted and bullied.

Even in my previous life, the consequences of insulting soldiers were severe, let alone in this era.

A widow who could raise her son alone in such a courtyard clearly couldn't be a fool.

The reason is actually quite simple: if she weren't so assertive, she would be bullied.

Only by being so assertive will others keep their distance.

Chapter Two: Inviting Someone to Dinner

If Jia Zhangshi dares to come and scold him, Su Ting won't care who she is; he'll confront her head-on.

They might get arrested, and even if they don't, they'll have to slink back to their hometown in disgrace.

After all, Jia Zhangshi still has a rural household registration. Once she goes back, it probably won't be so easy for her to return to live here.

Su Ting purchased 10 jin of pork, a barrel of oil, and two bottles of Fenjiu liquor from the system's shop, spending a total of 19 emotion points.

Then I picked up a cleaver and started chopping the meat on the cutting board.

It's quite normal for someone to receive some meat rations after being demobilized and returning to civilian life.

This courtyard housed more than a dozen families, with more than a dozen children. Back then, most families had more than one child; they usually had three or four.

However, many of the children have already grown up.

Su Ting planned to chop five catties of meat and mix in some flour, so that each household would have more than enough meatballs.

To be honest, Su Ting didn't find chopping meat tiring, just rather boring.

It looks like this meat will take another ten minutes or so to chop! I haven't even had time to wash the cabbage yet, and I'm feeling a bit annoyed.

Just then, Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong returned to the courtyard one after the other.

Su Ting immediately put down the cleaver, picked up a cigarette, and walked towards the backyard. He had decided to go ask his second uncle for some vermicelli first.

He walked to Liu Haizhong's house and knocked on the door. After a short while, his second aunt opened the door.

"Oh, isn't this Su Ting, the new guy who lives in the front yard? Is there anything I can help you with?"

Seeing that it was his second aunt who opened the door, Su Ting glanced into the room.

There sat Uncle Erda, sipping tea at the table, clearly trying to put on airs.

Su Ting said to Second Aunt, "Second Aunt! I just moved here and was thinking of inviting a few gentlemen to my house for a visit."

Tonight I've prepared four dishes and a soup. I was wondering if Uncle Er is free tonight?

Upon hearing this, Liu Haizhong couldn't sit still any longer and quickly got up to welcome Su Ting into the house.

He gestured to his second aunt to pour Su Ting a cup of tea before asking Su Ting.

"Su Ting! Have you invited the other two gentlemen yet?"

"Not yet! That's why I came to invite you, Second Uncle, as soon as possible."

I just arrived and I immediately felt that you commanded the most authority when you spoke in the courtyard. Would you be free to come to my house for a visit tonight?

As he spoke, Su Ting took out a cigarette from his pocket and handed one to his second uncle.

When Second Uncle heard that Su Ting had come to him first, he was overjoyed. He quickly took the cigarette, lit it, and said with a big smile.

"Su Ting, you are very sensible. It was right of you to invite my second uncle first."

Don't worry, I'll definitely be there tonight, and I'll bring a bottle of good wine.

Looking at the smiling Liu Haizhong and the second aunt, Su Ting readily answered.

"Then I will wait here for Second Uncle's arrival."

My dish is missing some glass noodles; I wonder if you have any extra at home.

"If I go to buy it now, I'm worried it will affect your dinner time, Uncle."

Liu Haizhong was so flattered by Su Ting that he hurriedly asked his second aunt to bring out two jin of vermicelli and hand it to Su Ting.

At home, Liu Haizhong is the one who has the final say.

He pays a high salary, and the whole family has to do whatever he says. As long as you flatter him, everything is negotiable.

Holding the vermicelli, Su Ting left the backyard and went to the middle courtyard with the enthusiastic farewell of his second aunt.

Yi Zhonghai had not yet met them, but he saw two little girls, one who looked three or four years old and the other who looked six or seven years old.

Su Ting found the two little girls very cute, so he took out two candies from his pocket and handed them to them with a smile.

The two little girls seemed a bit flustered, as if they didn't recognize Su Ting and were hesitant to accept the candy.

At this moment, Yi Zhonghai spoke up, "Xiao Dang, Huaihua, just take what your uncle gave you!"

The two little girls blinked their big eyes, hesitated before accepting the candy, and said in their childish voices:

"Thank you, Uncle! Thank you, Uncle!"

"You're welcome," Su Ting replied.

The screen displayed: "Huaihua's mood value increased by 9" and "Xiaodang's mood value increased by 4".

Su Ting turned to look at Yi Zhonghai with a broad smile and said:

"Oh, it's you, sir! I was just looking for you! Whose child is this? He's so well-behaved and adorable."

Yi Zhonghai replied, "These are the two daughters of Sister Qin Huairu, who live here."

She has a son. What do you need me for?

After listening, Su Ting bent down and pinched Xiao Huaihua's cheek.

He took out another milk candy, unwrapped it, and put it into Xiaohua's mouth, then continued.

"Uncle, I just moved here. Tonight I made four dishes and a soup. I was thinking of inviting you and the other two uncles to my house for a visit."

My house is leaking a bit. I just went to the neighborhood office today and finished the paperwork, so I wanted to let you know.

After speaking, he stood up and walked to Yi Zhonghai's side. Yi Zhonghai listened, thought for a moment, and then said:

"It's good that the formalities are completed. There's no need to treat us to a meal for such a small matter."

"I mainly want to get to know the three gentlemen better."

"From now on, we'll all be living in the same courtyard, and we'll definitely be troubling the old gentlemen quite a bit!"

Upon hearing Su Ting's words, Yi Zhonghai nodded in agreement.

"Okay, I'll be there in a bit."

Upon seeing that Yi Zhonghai had agreed, Su Ting immediately remembered that he hadn't bought any peanuts yet.

"Sir, I've prepared the wine and dishes, but I just remembered I forgot to buy peanuts. Do you have any extra?"

"I have it here, I'll go back and get it for you right away."

As Yi Zhonghai spoke, he turned and went back into the house. A moment later, he brought out a plate of peanuts and handed it to Su Ting.

After thanking him and accepting the peanuts, Su Ting patted Xiao Huaihua's head and then returned to the front yard.

As he left, he seemed to glimpse the Jia family's curtains sway slightly.

Back home, Su Ting continued chopping meat. After only a few chops, Qin Huairu came home from work, swaying her hips.

As I passed by the front yard, I saw Su Ting with the door open, standing by the table chopping meat, with a large piece of meat weighing several kilograms next to him.

Her eyes lit up immediately, and she went into the room.

"You must be Su Ting, the new neighbor who just moved in. I was thinking of going to say hello to you this morning."

But it was mealtime, so I felt a little embarrassed to go in and disturb them.

My name is Qin Huairu, and I live in the Jia family's house in the middle courtyard. You can call me Sister Qin.

Su Ting couldn't help but roll his eyes inwardly: What's wrong with you being embarrassed to go in? It's clearly the old man across the street who stopped you!

It turned out that Su Ting had steamed some buns that morning and shared some with Uncle San's family.

When Qin Huairu tried to come over and say hello, she was blocked by the Third Uncle.

Although these three old men are a bit petty, they are not malicious in essence.

Since Su Ting was going to stay in the compound, he should at least get along well with his neighbors, which is why he gave the steamed buns to Uncle San to try.

He carefully examined the young widow, Qin Huairu, standing before him.

And you know what? Ever since they entered the Jia family, all the good food and drink has been taken by Jia Zhangshi and Banggeng.

However, Qin Huairu's body curves are quite voluptuous.

At this age, she exudes a mature charm, no wonder Sha Zhu is so fascinated by her.

Su Ting suddenly realized that the pleasure that Prime Minister Cao had felt back then was something he could hardly comprehend.

Chapter Three: You Came to My Door

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