[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-siheyuan-divorced-and-penniless-yet-you-still-ex":3,"chapter-siheyuan-divorced-and-penniless-yet-you-still-ex-siheyuan-divorced-and-done-with-your-old-age-sch-chapter-50":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Siheyuan: Divorced and Done with Your Old-Age Schemes",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2002587,2946,"Chapter 50","siheyuan-divorced-and-done-with-your-old-age-sch-chapter-50",50,"\u003Cp>Bai Jiancheng's cheeks puffed out: \"Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye, you rascal, your cooking skills are far better than mine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Jianshe gulped down ribs while constantly saying, \"Moutai liquor isn't cheap; a bottle costs two yuan. How can you call this just passable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Bai Bai Jianbang sipped his vermicelli soup and said leisurely, \"I've had this dish before at a classmate's home; your version tastes better than theirs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Mother Bai, who had remained silent until now, remarked, \"Young Lu truly has excellent skills.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You eat too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she tore off another duck leg for Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Bai Bai Bai Lu Si looked at Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye and gave him a mischievous smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One table of food won over my entire family!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You're quite impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye smiled and said, \"Since everyone enjoys it, I can come often to cook for you in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the past, I was bullied in the courtyard and drained my family's savings...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching everyone eat heartily, Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye began telling his story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Playing the sympathy card was something Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye excelled at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, he truly felt wronged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Bai family listened, they actually began to sympathize with Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they only offered a few words of comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye knew that succeeding in one attempt was impossible; it seemed he would need to visit a few more times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had nothing else to do anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter the era, gaining a mother-in-law's approval all at once seemed nearly impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the meal,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mother Bai pulled Bai Bai Bai Bai Lu Si away to wash the dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye's two bottles of Moutai liquor had directly knocked all three elder brothers-in-law unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First impressions were crucial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye had effectively passed the test.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the three Bai brothers refused to admit defeat; they struggled to sit up and dragged Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye into casual conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye, my sister... has never dated anyone, and she doesn't know how to wash dishes or do housework.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If she marries you, can you ensure she lives a good life?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eldest brother, Bai Jiancheng, spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They cherished their sister dearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she married into hardship and suffering, they would support her themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although their tongues were thick from drink, Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Jianshe also said, \"You saw today that Cui Dake, the head chef at the suburban steel mill, has been pursuing our sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to marry her, the betrothal gifts cannot be lacking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The 'Three Rounds and One Sound' are mandatory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, our family's dowry will not be small either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes could barely stay open; he was exhausted, his mind buzzing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Bai Bai Jianbang said, \"You rascal are eloquent, cook well, and are skilled at bluffing people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But us few are not so easily bluffed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had taken only a small sip before feeling he couldn't handle more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But regarding his sister's marriage, he could not be careless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye smiled and said, \"Elder brothers, rest assured; I will only treat Bai Bai Bai Lu Si well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The 'Three Rounds and One Sound' will definitely be provided, along with a betrothal gift of one hundred and one yuan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the dowry, whatever amount you give is fine; that is all Bai Bai Bai Lu Si's own private money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye himself felt, wasn't this moving a bit too fast?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't this the first meeting, yet they were already discussing marriage?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was just how things were in this era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In some cases, blind dates resulted in engagements on the very same day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the three elder brothers-in-law felt even more satisfied with Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Bai Bai Bai Bai Lu Si approached: \"Brothers, are you bullying my boyfriend?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's already dark; he needs to go home and rest, as he has to work tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unlike you three, who don't have jobs to go to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No jobs?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So these three brothers currently had no employment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking about it, this was normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jobs in this era were like one radish per hole; every position was filled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding work was not easy, even for high school graduates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a great opportunity to make a good impression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye then said, \"Elder brothers, rest assured; I will keep an eye out at the Rolling Steel Mill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as there's a chance, leave securing jobs for my elder brothers to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three Bai brothers immediately widened their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This cook, who seemed to possess nothing more than good looks and some culinary skill, was actually this formidable?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three brothers had been so worried about finding work that their hair was nearly turning white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this young man had agreed so easily?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye call them \"elder brothers,\" Bai Lu's face flushed with embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Say no more, let's go home!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My elder brothers have all drunk too much; hurry back to sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Lu pulled Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren't even married yet; wasn't it inappropriate to speak like this now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When leaving the Bai residence, Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye pushed his bicycle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Lu asked with great concern, \"Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye, are you alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should I escort you back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye halted and looked at the petite young girl beside him: \"I'm not drunk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't believe me, watch me walk a few steps?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, wait, let me ride the bike to show you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drunk?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't that a joke?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am not like the original owner, who collapsed after a single cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You must know, in my previous life, people bestowed upon me the nickname \"Wine Sword Immortal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honored readers, please give flowers, tickets, and everything else~.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>035. Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu's Initiative\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye rode his bicycle all the way home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after traveling quite a distance did he realize he should have lingered affectionately with his betrothed just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their relationship was already confirmed, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, clearly there was no opportunity left; he would address it tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Lu still felt uneasy, but Lady Bai called her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bai Lu, what exactly are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1125,"2026-06-15T15:25:36.529Z","2026-06-15T15:59:10.777Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","d437f5601cd576ec3b4dae03dab88551beddfde75bbb8352a5e0bad2634781de","siheyuan-divorced-and-done-with-your-old-age-sch-chapter-51","siheyuan-divorced-and-done-with-your-old-age-sch-chapter-49",75,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsiheyuan-divorced-and-done-with-your-old-age-sch-cover.gif"]