“These clothes all have a smell, take them all with you.”
Jia Zhangshi pointed with her hand.
Jia Dongxu’s determined face immediately fell: “What am I going to do with all those? One is enough. How can I argue with Chen Jianye while holding clothes?”
“You’re right. Huai Ru, put the clothes in the bucket and follow Dongxu.”
“If Chen Jianye tries to lay a hand on him, protect Dongxu.”
Jia Zhangshi instructed.
Qin Huairu was on the verge of tears.
So, I’m supposed to go with him and be a shield for your son, huh?
Despite complaining inwardly, Qin Huairu still took a bucket and put the clothes in it.
“Dongxu, how are you going to talk to Chen Jianye when you get there?”
Jia Zhangshi asked again.
“What else can I say? I’ll just tell him to rewash my clothes.”
Jia Dongxu said naturally.
“He’s just a young punk; he wouldn’t know how to wash clothes. He’ll just rinse them for our family and be done with it.”
“In my opinion, why not make him compensate our family with half a catty of meat, or ten eggs?”
“Isn’t Huai Ru pregnant? It’s perfect for her to nourish her body.”
Jia Zhangshi offered a suggestion.
“Mom, you’re a genius. You thought of everything.”
Jia Dongxu gave a thumbs up.
Who else has such a brain?
After Qin Huairu finished packing the clothes, Jia Dongxu, with his belly sticking out, swaggered to the entrance of the Chen Family.
Bang!
The Chen Family’s door was pushed open forcefully by Jia Dongxu.
Chen Jianye sat at the dining table, looking at his daytime notes, and frowned as he looked up.
He didn't like to be disturbed.
Not to mention, the person in front of him clearly meant trouble.
“Chen Jianye, do you know…”
Jia Dongxu stretched out a hand, pointing at Chen Jianye, ready to launch into a passionate tirade.
But then he saw Chen Jianye get up and go to the stove to grab a cleaver.
Immediately, Jia Dongxu’s words caught in his throat, and he turned and ran.
As for the pregnant Qin Huairu, Jia Dongxu didn't bother with her; Chen Jianye wouldn't chop a pregnant woman anyway, so she would be fine in the Chen Family.
“Jia Dongxu, why are you running, you punk?”
Chen Jianye held the cleaver, leisurely walked out of the house, and shouted towards the direction of the Jia.
Jia Dongxu hid in the house, not making a sound.
“Yeah, why are you running?”
Jia Zhangshi looked at Jia Dongxu, also with a bewildered expression.
She had been hoping Jia Dongxu would bring back some meat or eggs for her to satisfy her cravings.
She didn't expect Jia Dongxu to run back.
“Mom, that kid is chasing me with a cleaver.”
Jia Dongxu said, trembling.
“This is truly lawless! He’s using a knife over such a small matter; isn’t he a bully and a bandit?”
“No, I must find First Master about this and have him properly talk to Chen Jianye.”
Jia Zhangshi said, greatly annoyed.
“Mom, you’re right.”
“Then what about our family’s matter…”
Jia Dongxu hesitated.
“It’s not over!”
Jia Zhangshi said bitterly.
Acting on her words, Jia Zhangshi ran to the Yi Family, pouring out the entire conflict between Chen Jianye and the Jia.
Of course, Jia Zhangshi deliberately emphasized that Chen Jianye was intentional.
He intentionally used the method of stir-frying meat and fish to make the Jia’s clean clothes smell entirely of stir-fry, and when touched, they were greasy, making them impossible to wear.
“My son went to the Chen Family to negotiate this matter, and Chen Jianye directly chased him with a knife, Yi Zhonghai, Chen Jianye is the bully of our Courtyard!”
“Years ago, when I lived in the countryside, the most tyrannical family had six brothers, but none of them were like Chen Jianye.”
“You must make this clear to him; my Jia is not to be trifled with.”
Jia Zhangshi rambled on.
“I can’t make it clear to him either. Look at this injury on my back; Chen Jianye almost chopped me to death.”
Yi Zhonghai was straightforward; he took off his shirt and voluntarily displayed the purplish-red knife mark on his back.
“So, what do you mean? You can’t handle this?”
Jia Zhangshi was horrified by the sight, which further solidified her resolve not to take the lead herself.
“You just said your Jia is not to be trifled with, so why don’t you go confront Chen Jianye and see who’s tougher?”
“Anyway, I really can’t do anything.”
Yi Zhonghai put on his clothes, his tone heavy.
He was hoping Jia Zhangshi would poke the tiger’s whiskers of Chen Jianye.
If Chen Jianye chopped her to death, even better.
The deceased would be stable, and the attacker would pay with his life, eliminating two scourges from the Courtyard at once.
Without Chen Jianye, the Courtyard could return to its original stable state, becoming Yi Zhonghai’s domain.
Without Jia Zhangshi, Yi Zhonghai could firmly control Jia Dongxu, perfectly securing his old age.
It was simply a huge profit, alright.
“Alright, alright, then I’ll go talk to Chen Jianye myself.”
“I still don’t believe he really has the guts to chop me to death!”
Jia Zhangshi was fuming, her large physique trembling up and down from her heavy breathing.
Yi Zhonghai saw Jia Zhangshi out, watching her leave with anticipation.
Then he saw Jia Zhangshi not going to the Chen Family, but heading straight towards the Jia.
To challenge Chen Jianye at the Chen Family.
Jia Zhangshi hadn't lived long enough yet.
Yi Zhonghai was greatly disappointed; listening to Jia Zhangshi’s tough talk earlier, he had actually held some hope.
Who would have thought that Jia Zhangshi was also a master of empty threats.
Chen Jianye had finished cooking at home and was enjoying his meal.
After cleaning his plate, he put the pots, pans, and bowls into an enamel basin and went to the front Courtyard to wash dishes.
At the water fetching area in the front Courtyard, a woman wearing light clothing was squatting and washing dishes.
Because she was squatting, a patch of fair skin was exposed where her lower pants met her upper garment.
Her buttocks were also tightly outlined into two semi-circular shapes.
Chen Jianye’s gaze was drawn, and his body involuntarily reacted.
He held the enamel basin in front of him and went to the well to draw water.
“Oh, Jianye is here.”
“You’ve eaten and drunk well again, haven’t you?”
Yu Li moved aside, making space.
“I’m full.”
Chen Jianye smiled slightly, drew water, and then squatted down to wash dishes.
“How’s your head? Nothing serious, right?”
“I heard you took over the shift today; that’s great! You’ll be able to get a salary now, unlike my man.”
Yu Li chatted casually.
“My head was stitched up at the hospital, but the doctor said something inside was affected, so it might be unstable in the future.”
“But it doesn’t hinder my work, as you can see, both my hands and feet are normal.”
Chen Jianye replied with a smile.
He knew the girl in front of him was Yu Li, who had married Yan Jiecheng, the eldest son of the Yan Family, seemingly just last year.
However, Yu Li hadn't been able to conceive a child, and Third Aunt sometimes fretted about it.
Chen Jianye recalled the original story’s setting; it seemed Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li still didn't have children by the end of the show.
However, Yu Li was a very capable woman.
When the country was developing its economy and policies loosened slightly, she borrowed money to open a restaurant.
This kind of courage, to say she was a woman who was no less capable than a man, Yu Li certainly deserved the praise.
The two washed dishes, chatted for a while, and then each went home.
After Chen Jianye returned home, he continued to sit at the dining table to study, consolidating the Carpentry knowledge he had learned today.
At this moment, two people arrived at the entrance of the Siheyuan (Courtyard).
The person leading wore glasses and a Zhongshan suit, with a fountain pen clipped to his chest.
The person behind him was like an attendant.
“Oh, what brings Director Nie here?”
Yan Fugui saw the newcomers and greeted them with a smile.
“I haven’t inspected this area for a while, so I specifically came for a stroll tonight.”
“You’re quite vigilant; you noticed me as soon as I arrived.”
Director Nie of the Neighborhood Office said with a smile.
“Heh, as the Grandpas of the Courtyard, I have to keep a close watch on the Courtyard.”
“If anyone of unknown identity comes to our Courtyard, I must investigate them. What if they’re an enemy agent, don’t you agree, Director?”
Yan Fugui said righteously.
He secretly rejoiced, knowing that his good performance had been seen by the Leader.
What an opportunity to show off.