Courtyard House: The Cultivation System Takes Me Flying

Upon hearing that Jia Dongxu had reported him to the steel rolling mill, Qin Lindong showed no panic whatsoever; instead, a cold smile appeared on his face.

It's true what they say, a leopard can't change its spots. If they can't win in the open, they'll resort to underhanded tactics, trying to use the factory to fire him and cut off his livelihood.

Unfortunately, they miscalculated.

Seeing Qin Lindong's calm demeanor, He Yuzhu stamped his feet anxiously, "Brother, why aren't you worried at all? Jia Dongxu has already conspired with Yi Zhonghai. Yi Zhonghai has a lot of connections in the factory. If they team up against you, you might really lose your job!"

In those days, a job in a steel rolling mill was considered a secure job; countless people would fight tooth and nail to get in, and once fired, you'd never be able to hold your head high again.

No wonder He Yuzhu was so anxious.

But Qin Lindong remained calm and patted He Yuzhu on the shoulder: "Master He, don't worry, they can't do anything to me."

He has nothing to fear if he is upright. From beginning to end, it was the Jia family who provoked him first, and he defended himself afterward. Even if the matter is brought to the factory leaders, he is still in the right.

Moreover, he now possesses cultivation, a system, and confidence, so he is not afraid of this little disturbance at all.

"But..." He Yuzhu wanted to persuade him further.

"No buts." Qin Lindong interrupted him. "Come on, let's go inside. I just exchanged some meat and flour. Today, I'll let you try my braised pork."

He Yuzhu was stunned for a moment.

With the situation so dire, how can you still have the mind to make braised pork?

Seeing Qin Lindong's confident demeanor, He Yuzhu's anxiety subsided considerably. He followed Qin Lindong into the house and was immediately stunned by the supplies in the system space.

The wheat flour, rice, pork, and eggs were piled up to the brim. This wasn't a poor boy; he had hidden a whole granary!

"Brother, where...where did you get so many good things?" He Yuzhu's eyes widened.

"It's my skill, of course." Qin Lindong smiled, without explaining further, and took out three catties of pork belly, flour and seasonings. "Today I'll show you what real braised pork is like."

With masterful knife skills, the pork belly was cut into evenly sized cubes, alternating between lean and fat, glistening and translucent. Blanching, caramelizing sugar, adding ingredients, stewing—the entire process was fluid and efficient, without the slightest hesitation.

Before long, the rich aroma of sugar mixed with the smell of meat exploded in the room, smelling several times better than any meal before!

The braised pork belly is a bright red color, tender and flavorful, and its aroma wafts wildly out of the house through the windows and door cracks, sweeping through the entire courtyard!

While Jia Dongxu was sulking at home, the aroma made his mouth water instantly, and his stomach rumbled. His resentment instantly turned into greed.

Jia Zhangshi covered her swollen face, lay on the kang (a heated brick bed), her nose twitching incessantly, wishing she could rush out and snatch it.

Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong, and Yan Bugui were also disturbed by the aroma, making them restless and unable to sit still.

The entire hospital was so tempted by the aroma of the meat that no one dared to step inside.

They knew that Qin Lindong was the one profiting, and anyone who went would be in trouble!

Inside the house, He Yuzhu was already drooling with anticipation, his eyes fixed on the braised pork in the pot, constantly swallowing his saliva.

"Brother, your cooking is amazing! Even the head chef at a state-run restaurant can't compare to you!"

Qin Lindong smiled, served a bowl of braised pork, and steamed a pot of white steamed buns, which were snow-white, fluffy, and fragrant.

"Eat."

He Yuzhu could no longer resist. He picked up a steamed bun, took a piece of braised pork, and put it in his mouth.

It melts in your mouth, rich but not greasy, sweet and flavorful, an ultimate deliciousness explodes in your mouth, He Yuzhu almost cried.

"It's so delicious! I've never tasted such fragrant meat in my life!"

He Yuzhu wolfed down his food, eating three steamed buns and half a bowl of braised pork in one go, until he was so full he kept burping.

[Ding! Host has cooked perfect braised pork, spiritual energy has surged!]

[Body Tempering Realm Level 2 progress +5%, currently 95%!]

[Points +200, remaining points after paying off the debt: 210!]

[Ding! Host's culinary skills have won over He Yuzhu, solidifying the alliance!]

[Reward: Stamina +5, Current Stamina: 48!]

Qin Lindong ate slowly; white steamed buns with braised pork were the ultimate treat in this era.

Outside, the three members of the Jia family smelled the delicious aroma, were starving, and felt a mix of jealousy and resentment, yet they didn't even have the courage to go out.

The entire hospital staff were so tempted by the aroma of the meat that they could only watch from afar, not daring to approach.

This is the source of Qin Lindong's confidence.

He eats meat, but others can only smell it.

He stood there, and everyone else could only bow their heads.

After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, He Yuzhu was completely satisfied and admired Qin Lindong immensely: "Brother, I'm totally convinced. No matter what happens, I'll stand by you!"

Qin Lin nodded, his eyes turning cold.

Now that we've finished eating the meat, it's time to deal with Jia Dongxu.

If they dare to complain to the factory, then let them completely despair!