Siheyuan: Qin Huairu is a lucky charm for her husband

Lin Chen frowned slightly after putting down the stone lock in his hand. Liu Erpang was so frightened by the strange expression on Lin's face that he broke out in a cold sweat.

Today I'm really going to be killed by these bastards. If they drag my section chief down this time, I'll dig up their ancestral graves tomorrow... and I mean it!

When Lin Chen heard that Liu Haizhong was actually going to dig up someone's ancestral grave, he almost couldn't help but burst out laughing.

What the hell is this yard full of? They're always trying to dig up people's ancestral graves. You're not acting like a proper uncle...

"Come with me to the front yard and see what's going on. If it's really bad, let's cancel the full moon celebration! I think they're just wasting their time! So let's save Director Bai a meal!"

When Lin Chen said he wanted to cancel the full moon celebration, Liu Erpang's heart immediately skipped a beat.

Erpang didn't really want to have this drink; he was genuinely afraid that Brother Lin's anger would jeopardize his career.

"Brother Lin, don't be angry. It takes two to tango. Those families were all at fault. After I spoke to them, they cleaned up overnight. How about this? You think of a way to get Director Bai and his wife a different house. The No. 72 courtyard across the street is quite nice! You can see your child every day and also properly manage our courtyard so that we don't get bullied by outsiders. What do you think of this idea?"

Lin Chen thought to himself, "My goodness, we should be thanking God that you guys don't bully others. Who the hell would dare to bully all the talented people in this courtyard?"

Zhao Lichun and Zhong Zhengguo are not to be underestimated in the future. Ji Cheng, Chen Yanshi, and others are also high-ranking officials. This whole courtyard is full of experts among experts.

Lin Chen, who was walking in front, suddenly stopped, while Liu Haizhong, who was following behind, was sweating profusely with anxiety.

Old Liu was anxious for two reasons. First, he was afraid of being implicated. After all, he was the second eldest uncle in the courtyard. Second, last night, Jia and Zhang's wife said that the urine was provided by the Iron Triangle. That meant his eldest son was also involved, and if Brother Lin investigated, the Liu family would definitely be in trouble.

"Old Liu, your suggestion isn't very good! Won't the people in the compound gossip? It would be more likely if Director Bai were transferred there, but forget about our family! I still prefer the two rooms my grandfather left me."

Upon hearing that Brother Lin's tone had softened, Liu Haizhong immediately stepped forward, patted his chest, and gave his assurance.

"Brother Lin, don't worry, no one will gossip about my suggestion. In fact, everyone supports it 100%... You absolutely must not move away, otherwise the people from Jiudaowanzi and Qianmen will bully us every day. And now there are people from the Navy compound... Without you in the compound, we really can't handle the children of the compound."

Liu Haizhong is telling the truth now, and the old man even helped the residents extort a huge sum of money from the Navy Commander. After all, if it happens once, it'll happen again!

Where can you find an old man like that? Besides, if Lin Chen and his wife really leave, what kind of grand feast can they possibly have in a courtyard house? If they dare to hold a meal, the neighborhood committee will send someone to ask them where they got their chicken, fish, meat, and eggs.

"Don't worry, Lao Liu, we've been neighbors for decades. I won't stand by and watch you get bullied. Your suggestion is really good. I'm busy all day long, and I really don't have the energy to run back and forth between Nanzhu Hutong and our courtyard. In that case, I'll apply to the logistics department to move the small courtyard that the organization approved for me to courtyard number 72. That way, I can help Huai Ru hold the baby every day after get off work..."

“Yes, yes, the neighborhood committee said we should look after the neighbors across the hall! I think it would be most suitable for you two to live there…”

Seeing Lin Chen's expression soften, Liu Haizhong wiped the sweat from his brow and breathed a sigh of relief. He'd finally managed to smooth things over, and his family had redeemed themselves...

So the two of them didn't go to the front yard again; instead, they turned around and went back to the back yard.

"Old Liu, do a good job. If you can lead these hundred-plus people well, you'll definitely be able to rise through the ranks in the future..."

Liu Haizhong was so excited when he saw Brother Lin's gesture that he almost jumped up.

"Brother Lin, don't worry, I promise I won't let you down. From now on, whether it's going through fire and water, just say the word. I, Old Liu, am not as smart as you; you tell me where to hit and I'll hit."

Lin Chen thought, "You'll have to do well to get ahead! We'll see how you perform from now on!"

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In the courtyard, Lin Chen and Liu Haizhong were discussing tomorrow's grand banquet...

Now, on the kang (heated brick bed) in the Lin family's house, Li Wenya and the others don't care whose nightgown it is. They just grab any one they can find, slip it on, and run to the next room...

After seeing Zhou Xiaobai and Hao Dongmei run away in fright, Li Wenya helped them take away their small clothes.

"You coward! You ran off without even finishing collecting your clothes. We'll go check out the little courtyard after school today. Once we get there, you won't be afraid!"

"Yes, from now on, the three of us will be sisters."

"Yes, yes, the kind of relationship where we share both the good times and the bad. Wenya, you have to teach us more... You're so amazing!"

Although the lights were only on for three minutes last night, Li Wenya's reaction left Zhou Xiaobai and Hao Dongmei speechless.

"Don't worry! I'll teach you everything I know. Then I'll take you to learn from Sister Duoduo. She can dance, so she has even more tricks, all of them are very difficult!"

The two girls were startled again after hearing this, and they were also curious about what was going on.

"It's a deal. Now hurry up and get dressed! We won't cook; let's go to Qingfeng Shop at the alley entrance for meat buns and soy milk."

"Hey, you haven't had enough yet! I don't want any more, I want eight-treasure porridge..."

After being teased by Hao Dongmei, Zhou Xiaobai realized he had ordered the wrong breakfast!

"No, I want soy milk, and I also want an extra fried dough stick today. I'm tired after a long night, I need to eat more to replenish myself..."

The three little girls started playing around again; they were at home and didn't need to worry about others hearing them.

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After breakfast

The group of people went to work at the steel rolling mill in small groups, and Lin Chen passed by the front yard carrying his briefcase.

The old woman, her eyes red, stopped Lin Chen; it was clear she had just been crying.

"Brother Lin, I'm so sorry about what happened last night. I really can't stand living with that miser anymore. Maybe I should divorce him..."

Before the third aunt could even say she wanted a divorce, Lin Chen interrupted her.

"Third Sister-in-law, you're about to have a grandson! How can you still have such thoughts? I've already heard from the people in the courtyard. This has nothing to do with you. You can stay in the west courtyard with Jie Di and Xiao Hua for now. It'll help you calm down. As for Old Yan, just let him be! He doesn't have any major problems, but he's always having minor ones. That's just how things are in the courtyard anyway."

The third aunt breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Lin Chen didn't blame the Yan family...

"Thank you for your understanding, Brother Lin. I... I will definitely take good care of Xiaohua and Jiedi. You can rest assured about that."

Lin Chen then glanced around the front yard, and the group of guys who were catching up on sleep at home couldn't help but shiver.

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