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

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Chapter 206 Moving

Li Xiangdong patted Director Yang on the shoulder with satisfaction.

"It's just a small matter, no need for you to worry about it, Section Chief Li. Just tell me your address, and I'll go to the steel mill this afternoon to get the stamp and deliver it to you directly. I'll take a stroll outside while I can; it's been a while since I've done that."

Factory Director Yang also spoke very sensibly.

"Alright, then I'll leave to Director Yang. If there's nothing else, I'll be going now. Let's get together another day, and I'll treat you to a meal."

Li Xiangdong was well aware of human relationships; when asking for help, he would at least show some appreciation and maintain a good relationship.

Let them know that as long as they do their job well, they are on the same side as us.

He would never treat them unfairly, and Director Yang nodded quickly after hearing this.

His own path to promotion was in Li Xiangdong's hands, and it would be an honor for Director Yang to be able to do something for Li Xiangdong.

Li Xiangdong went downstairs, rode his bicycle, and returned to the courtyard house.

The round trip took less than an hour, which is incredibly fast.

After putting down his bicycle, he went to He Yushui's house and knocked on the door.

"Rain, it's me, Dong-ge. I need to talk to you about something, is that convenient?"

He Yushui was, after all, a lady from a respectable family, so she would definitely ask before entering the house.

I am now a married man, and I can't let people gossip about me.

"Brother Dong, come in, the door isn't closed."

He Yushui said casually.

When Li Xiangdong came in, he saw He Yushui sitting at the table, writing furiously on the exam paper in her hand.

"He Yushui, it seems you won't be able to study properly this morning. Hurry up and pack your things at home. This afternoon I'll take you to another place where you can stay. If you want to come back to live later but have nowhere to stay, you can go there directly."

Li Xiaodong said with a smile.

"Brother Dong, you're so kind of you! You found me a new house so quickly? I'm so grateful to your family. I don't know how I can ever repay you."

He Yushui was so happy that tears welled up in her eyes.

"Alright, there's no need to say all this. Just focus on your studies from now on. When your sister-in-law and I need you, just come and help us out. Hurry up and pack. I'll have your sister-in-law come over and help you pack in a bit. We'll leave this afternoon."

After Li Xiangdong finished speaking, he smiled and left He Yushui's house.

Before long, Yu Li came over to help He Yushui pack her things.

Actually, there isn't much to tidy up at home, except for clothes that need to be worn out of season.

Aside from some study materials, there was nothing else in the room that I could take with me.

The studio apartment has basic furniture and appliances, so you can move in right away, which is very convenient.

At noon, Li Xiangdong also invited He Yushui to his home for lunch.

As soon as they finished eating, Director Yang rushed to the courtyard with the approval slip in hand.

As it happened, Li Xiangdong's door was not closed. Director Yang glanced at it and quickly went over.

"Section Chief Li, everything is ready. If it's convenient, let's go over now. I'll tell someone to let us in and we can move in."

Factory Director Yang said with a smile.

Director Yang's attitude left Yu Li, who was standing to the side, somewhat confused.

Although Yu Li was well aware that her husband, Dong Ge, was very capable at the steel rolling mill.

But the man in front of him was the director of the steel rolling mill, second only to Director Bao in rank.

However, he treated Dong Ge with utmost respect, as if he were doing Dong Ge's bidding.

This made Yu Li curious about what important role Dong Ge played in the steel rolling mill.

Does an engineer really have that much power?

This really left Yu Li completely baffled.

"Director Yang is very efficient, which makes me feel at ease. Okay, let's go there now."

Li Xiangdong said with a smile.

Fortunately, we had two bicycles, and we didn't have too much stuff to carry.

Soon, the group arrived at the entrance of the studio apartment.

It's called a studio apartment, but it's actually just a small three-story building, where most of the residents are high-ranking officials.

However, very few leaders live here; most have their own homes.

This is mainly aimed at young leaders who are not yet married.

Director Yang was very familiar with the gatekeeper here, and he took the slip he had written.

The gatekeeper glanced at them, nodded, and let some people in.

Reaching the room door, I took the key given to me by the security guard, opened the door, and the interior was incredibly comfortable...

The wooden furniture was arranged neatly, there was no odor in the room, and the lights were on.

You can live here as long as you put on a sheet.

He Yushui was also somewhat incredulous at the sight, knowing that Dong Ge had found her a place to stay temporarily.

But I never expected that Brother Dong would find such a good place for me.

The environment here is many times better than my own little house.

Moreover, it's very quiet here; even on weekends, there's no noise.

"Alright, Section Chief Li, you go ahead with your work. I'm going out for a walk. Just make sure you have the keys. There's nothing else. Under normal circumstances, no one will come over."

Factory Director Yang quickly replied.

"You're really going to a lot of trouble. I'll treat you to a meal another day, you must come. I'll bring two bottles of good wine, let's have a drink together."

Li Xiangdong said with a smile.

Factory Director Yang nodded hurriedly and left the single apartment. Who lived there? How long did they live there? It was none of his business.

This is where Li Xiangdong lives now, and no matter who asks, this is where Li Xiangdong lives.

"Not bad, this studio apartment is quite well-built. There's a kitchen and a toilet here. So, He Yushui, are you satisfied with this little room?"

Li Xiangdong asked with a smile.

"I'm very satisfied. The living environment here is so good. Brother Dong, will my staying here cause you any trouble? This place doesn't look like a place that ordinary people can live in. I hope you won't be implicated because of my situation."

He Yushui wasn't blinded by the luxurious little room in front of her; instead, she was worried.

Will moving in cause trouble for Li Xiangdong?

"Don't worry, just stay here and do your best. If there's anything you can't handle, come back to me. From now on, you'll have to rely on yourself. Cook for yourself here and study hard."

"When high school students go on vacation, if you really have nowhere to stay, you can come back and continue to stay. There won't be any problems."

Li Xiangdong waved his hand, indicating that there was absolutely no problem.

Yu Li tidied up the room a bit, and then the two of them left the bachelor apartment, leaving He Yushui to study in peace.

Chapter 207 A Stick with a Greasy Mouth

"Gulu gulu..."

Under the lamplight in the middle of the night, Banggeng held his stomach with both hands and frowned.

Although He Yuzhu's help ensured that Qin Huairu's family had enough to eat, as the saying goes, a half-grown boy can eat his father out of house and home; there was always a lack of food in his stomach.

Just then, a meaty aroma wafted over, and the listless Banggeng immediately perked up, sniffing the air.

He subconsciously looked in the direction of Li Xiangdong's house, since in this courtyard, only Li Xiangdong's family usually had meat at every meal.

However, Xu Damao, who was humming a tune in Li Xiangdong's dark house, wandered into Banggeng's line of sight.

Xu Damao, all smiles, his mouth practically stretched to his ears, poured a basin of bloody foam onto the wall.

"It turns out that Xu Damao's family is having their first meat dish today, and I absolutely have to have a couple of bites."

Bang Geng smacked his lips, and then, taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, he quickly slipped behind Xu Damao's door.

"It smells so good!"

Xu Damao scooped a piece of braised pork from the pot and took a big bite, making the stalks by the door drool with envy.

Just as Banggeng was wondering how to start, Xu Damao's long, smiling face suddenly darkened. He grabbed a newspaper from the table and rushed to the outhouse, not even having time to close the door.

Seeing Xu Damao run out of sight with his thighs tucked between his legs, Banggeng pouted and went straight to Xu Damao's stove.

He didn't care how hot the braised pork was, he grabbed a piece and stuffed it into his mouth, the fat dripping down his chin and burning his hands.

Such a plump and delicious thing, how could eating just one piece satisfy his craving? Banggeng looked out the window and saw that the yard was empty, so he continued to eat without restraint.

"Damn it, why am I having an upset stomach now? It must be because the food in the cafeteria at lunchtime was unclean!"

Xu Damao staggered out of the outhouse, clutching his stomach with both hands and cursing under his breath.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, he noticed that there seemed to be a shadow moving outside his window.