Courtyard House: Starting as an engineer, crushing a yard full of poultry

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"If you two aren't qualified, don't take on a job you're not qualified for. We've worked hard for half a month, and we don't want you two to ruin it all in the end..."

Looking at the crooked and messy finished products at He Yuzhu and Xu Damao's workstations, the workers were very angry and annoyed.

"You guys..."

"We...we're just learning...who's born knowing how to work on a lathe..."

He Yuzhu and Xu Damao were naturally unhappy to be insulted and ridiculed like this. But considering that they had just made a mistake yesterday, they decided to be honest and humble.

"Alright, you two can take your time learning here. We'll be finished in three more days..."

"Everyone, please disperse and don't disturb Master He and Master Xu's enjoyment."

Yu Bin shook his head and shooed the workers back to their workstations to continue working.

"Why do you cry all day long? Look at your eyes, they're swollen like a toad's in the field!"

Lou Xiao'e had no appetite for breakfast after getting up. She sat alone on the edge of the bed, tears streaming uncontrollably from her eyes, which worried her mother a lot.

"Mom...do you think...I really have to get a divorce?"

Lou Xiao'e asked, her voice choked with emotion.

"Looking at how worthless you are, even if I were Xu Damao, I wouldn't want you!"

"You... if you ask me, even a day as husband and wife is worth a hundred days of kindness. You two have been together for so many years. Even though you don't have children, there must be feelings between you, right?"

After scolding her, Lou's mother seemed a little reluctant and changed the subject.

"What should I do... How will I live if I get divorced..."

As she spoke, Lou Xiao'e couldn't stop crying again.

"OK OK!"

"To be honest, Xu Damao doesn't seem like a heartless person..."

"He was probably just angry when he said he wanted a divorce that day. You see, you didn't go through the formalities with him, and he didn't come to your parents' house to drag you to get a divorce either."

"If it really doesn't work out... why don't you pack up and go back?"

After pondering for two minutes, Lou's mother suddenly spoke.

Lou Xiao'e has always been a burden to them since she was a child. Now that she stays at her parents' house every day crying and whining, it only makes them more annoyed.

"What would I look like if I went back by myself..."

Lou Xiao'e seemed somewhat embarrassed, after all, there were still people in that courtyard who were secretly competing with her, and her current state was exactly what they wanted.

"You never seem to care about saving face normally, but now you're acting all dramatic..."

"You decide for yourself, is it more important for your big face or for your man to continue living with you?"

Seeing Lou Xiao'e like this, Lou's mother couldn't help but roll her eyes.

"What if Da Mao ignores me after I go back?"

"Oh, my silly girl, you're treating people like fools. No one would listen to you..."

"If nobody talks to anyone...wouldn't it be even more awkward for me to go back?"

"You, you're so incredibly stupid! If he ignores you, why don't you go out and talk to him? Do the laundry, cook, clean the house—give him everything you can and can't do! Eventually, he'll start paying attention to you... [delete]"

"I can't help it," said Lou's mother helplessly.

"Then... I'll cook him dinner tonight..."

"Why wait until tonight? He's been working at the factory all morning, he'll definitely go home for a nap at noon. Go back now, buy groceries, cook, and when he gets back he can have a ready-made meal and then get a good night's sleep. He definitely won't be so cold to you then!"

Lou's mother was really annoyed by this good-for-nothing girl and wished she could send Lou Xiao'e away immediately.

"Okay! I'll go back now!"

Hearing her mother's words, Lou Xiao'e felt much more relieved. She wiped away her tears, got up immediately to change her clothes, and prepared to head straight to the market before going home.

"Mom...you're so biased! You only think about helping my sister, but you don't even think about what I'm supposed to do! Ever since the engagement fell through, Xiaoyue hasn't spoken to me at all!"

No sooner had Lou Xiao'e left than Lou Sheng started making a scene at Lou's mother.

"I really don't know how I managed to have you two siblings, both of you so stupid! Why did I rush to bring your sister back? It was all for you, you brat!"

Chapter 294 The Sudden Virtuous Wife

Lou's mother poked Lou Sheng's forehead hard and said.

"Huh? What does it have to do with me whether she goes back to Xu Damao's or not?"

"Are you stupid? If your sister behaves well and can continue living with Xu Damao, then Xu Damao will have to take the money for your wedding out of his pocket sooner or later!"

"Pshaw, with my sister's looks, I doubt she'll make it..."

Lou Sheng pursed his lips, having no hope for his sister Lou Xiao'e. It must be said, Lou's mother was indeed quite worried about the matter.

Celery, cabbage, tofu, vermicelli... Lou Xiao'e bought a lot of things at the market, and even used her meager savings to buy half a pound of pork.

"Xiao'e, you're back! Why are you carrying such heavy things while you're pregnant? You need to be careful during the first trimester!"

"It's alright. I've been working since I was little, so I'm not that delicate."

As soon as she entered the courtyard, she inevitably encountered a busybody, so Lou Xiao'e could only grit her teeth and smile bitterly.

"It's 10:30 now, we'll finish in another hour."

She looked up and checked the time. Xu Damao would get off work at 11:00 a.m. and would be home around 11:30 a.m., which would be just in time for him to have a ready-made meal.

"What's wrong? Afraid to run into your old colleagues because you're afraid to eat in the cafeteria?"

After finishing their morning work, He Yuzhu and Xu Damao walked out of the workshop one after the other. Although the two of them now spend every day working together, their relationship didn't seem to have improved at all. Seeing He Yuzhu walking towards the factory gate, Xu Damao couldn't help but tease him.

"Tch, I'm so tired of those lousy dishes in the cafeteria! Back when I was a cook, I always ate until my mouth was greasy before I went home!"

"Well, you idiot Zhu, you've just confessed, haven't you? I knew you were up to no good during those two years you worked in the cafeteria!"

"Come on, you think you're so noble? Even as a lousy projectionist, you have to use your position to seduce decent women every day..."

The two men, both feeling frustrated in the workshop, started arguing back and forth without holding back. (cgcb)

"Master He... Master He... please... please wait a moment..."

Just then, they heard a woman panting heavily behind them.

"Feng Ting? It's you? You... came to see me?"

When He Yuzhu turned around, his eyes almost popped out of their sockets in shock.

He hadn't seen Feng Ting for a long time, and in his heart, Feng Ting was completely out of the question, so he really didn't expect her to come looking for him again.

"Hey, where did this stunning beauty come from? Sha Zhu, aren't you going to introduce her?"

Xu Damao is known for being unable to move when he sees a beautiful woman. His eyes lit up as he raised an eyebrow at He Yuzhu and asked.

"Get lost! You haven't even sorted out your own divorce yet, what are you doing here acting like a hooligan?"

"What's wrong, Feng Ting? Why did you suddenly come to see me...? Did something happen?"

After seeing Xu Damao off, He Yuzhu hurriedly asked.

"Grandma... felt short of breath after dinner last night, and she collapsed this morning and was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment..."

Feng Ting said, her voice choked with emotion.

"What? How could this happen? Grandma always seemed to be in good health, this sudden..."

Hearing Feng Ting say this, He Yuzhu was also at a loss.

"Grandma's ailment is an old one. It flared up once last year, and we thought she was almost recovered, but we didn't expect it to come back..."

"However, Mr. He, Grandma has been rescued, but she is still quite weak."

"I don't know if coming to see you like this will bother you... As soon as Grandma woke up, she told me she wanted to eat the sponge cake you make. I originally wanted to make it for her myself, but she could tell at first bite that it wasn't yours..."

Feng Ting said somewhat embarrassedly, after all, she had treated He Yuzhu badly before, and it was inevitable that she would feel awkward now that she needed his help.

"No problem, I'll go back and make it for Grandma right now!"

He Yuzhu readily agreed. He was quite excited to be able to reconnect with Feng Ting, especially since Feng Ting's grandmother had been very kind to him in the past.

"Thank you so much, Master He! I'll head back to the hospital to take care of my grandma now. See you later!"

This was the first time Feng Ting had spoken to He Yuzhu so gently since they met. He Yuzhu was stunned for a few seconds as he watched Feng Ting hurriedly run away.

"Da Mao, you're back!"

"Hurry up and wash your hands and eat! You really know how to time this; the food is just out of the pot!"

On his way home, Xu Damao brought back a bag of instant noodles from the welfare store, intending to eat a bite and then take a good nap.

Xu Damao frowned as he looked at the unlocked door, assuming he had forgotten to lock it when he went to work. Unexpectedly, Lou Xiao'e's solicitous voice came from inside the house.

"You...why are you back?"

Xu Damao's face instantly fell, and he questioned Lou Xiao'e in an annoyed manner.

"Look at what you're saying. I'm your wife. You've worked hard all morning outside. What's so strange about me cooking you a meal when I get home?"

"Here you go, all your favorites. This cabbage looks like it was just dug up, it's so tender it's practically dripping with juice!"

Chapter 295 Using Crying and Feigning to Control the Situation