Chapter 92: The Lou Family Visits the Siheyuan

The Siheyuan.

A scent of fish and meat was already drifting through the Middle Courtyard, and quite a few people even poked their heads out to watch; even if they couldn't eat any, just smelling the aroma was enough.

Third Uncle Yan Bugui, who lived in the front, was currently holding a bowl, sitting under a tree in the Middle Courtyard, sniffing the air while shoveling rice into his mouth.

"Fragrant, it's truly too fragrant. In a few days, I'll have to go fishing too," Yan Bugui's saliva dripped right into his bowl.

This family is really something; a dignified Third Uncle like him has been squatting here for several minutes, and they won't even send over a single fish bone to taste.

The Jia Family was also gathered around the dining table, with a pot of fish soup placed in the center. The eyes of every family member were gleaming with golden light, and saliva kept dripping from their mouths.

"Mom, can we eat yet?" Jia Dongxu couldn't help but ask.

Bang Geng reached his chopsticks directly into the pot, but the next moment they were swatted away by Jia Zhangshi, who said, "What if we finish eating and Zhao Gangzi still isn't back?"

"Wouldn't our family have eaten for nothing?"

The Third Uncle on the side was speechless; he hadn't expected such people to exist in the world.

Just as everyone was waiting, a cry of surprise suddenly came from outside.

"A big-bottomed car has arrived outside, and Zhao Gangzi is there too!"

Someone shouted, though it was unclear who.

Then, many people who were still watching the Jia Family eat rushed out. Sure enough, a big-bottomed car had really arrived.

Sitting in it were a middle-aged man, a graceful and luxurious middle-aged woman, and the young girl who had visited the Siheyuan before.

"I recognize him, this seems to be Lou Bancheng, a major shareholder of our Rolling Mill!"

"Right, I remember now. Zhao Gangzi might be his future son-in-law! How come such a good thing never falls to me?"

Envy appeared in everyone's eyes.

Having such a beautiful partner is one thing, but to actually have such a wealthy father-in-law—this is a big-bottomed car; ten brand-new bicycles couldn't compare to it!

They had only ever seen them on the main streets; they never expected one to actually drive into the Siheyuan. Today was truly an eye-opener.

Upon hearing that Lou Bancheng had arrived, not only Third Uncle Yan Bugui, but even Liu Haizhong, who had been eating fried eggs at home, stood up with a start. He didn't even have time to wipe the rice grains from his mouth before he exerted all his strength to run outside.

"Welcome, welcome! Are you here to inspect the work at our Siheyuan?"

"Our Siheyuan is now a model among all the Siheyuan. If it weren't for that incident with Kameda Meiko, it would definitely have the title of the best Siheyuan," Liu Haizhong said in official jargon, a look of flattery appearing on his face.

After all, this was a major shareholder of the Rolling Mill, holding a pivotal position in the factory. Although he couldn't manage things now, he could still put in a word with those above.

A lean camel is still bigger than a horse; even if the Lou Family wasn't as powerful as before, they weren't people that these local pigs could afford to provoke.

Now that Second Uncle Liu Haizhong was a Level 7 Forger, if he could also establish a connection with their family, perhaps he could even land a position like a director before he retired.

"Oh, I have some impression of you. You seem to be the managing uncle of the Siheyuan, right?" Lou Bancheng responded symbolically, his face cold.

"Me, me, me, do you recognize me?"

Third Uncle also leaned in with a stiff face, but Lou Bancheng shook his head and said, "No impression."

"Uncle, this is the Third Uncle of our Siheyuan, Yan Bugui, a teacher at Hongxingxiaoxue."

Zhao Gangzi smiled slightly and quickly stepped in to resolve the awkwardness. After all, Yan Bugui was someone who could be dealt with; he only took small advantages usually and wasn't too bad.

Yan Bugui looked at Zhao Gangzi with gratitude in his eyes; otherwise, he would have lost face today. Lou Bancheng was also a shrewd person and quickly smiled, saying, "I seem to have some impression, long admired, long admired!"

He even specifically reached out to shake hands with Yan Bugui. The Third Uncle was so excited his hands were sweating, which made Lou Bancheng frown repeatedly.

"Haha, our family also brought some things for everyone. Don't mind that we brought so little," Lou Xiaoe also got out of the car, holding a large bag of things in her arms, all filled with candies and the like.

And just like that, many people's favorability toward the Lou Family went up.

The Lou Family wasn't as evil as others said.

To actually bring small gifts to people they didn't even know—they must be truly good people.

Soon, the neighbors were distributing candy at the entrance, and it was all the relatively expensive White Rabbit Creamy Candy. It was said that the Lou Family had specially bought it from Shanghai; it was very precious.

The Jia Family in the Middle Courtyard didn't know what was happening.

One by one, they looked longingly at the fish soup in front of them. Jia Zhangshi swallowed her saliva, finally couldn't help it, reached out with her chopsticks to pick out a piece of fish, and swallowed it without even letting it touch her tongue.

"Damn it, why hasn't this kid come back yet? Our meat soup is already cold," Jia Dongxu was also very greedy and directly scooped up a spoonful of soup to drink.

Bang Geng was nowhere to be seen now; as soon as he heard there was candy being distributed in the front, he rushed over immediately, but as soon as Zhao Gangzi saw Bang Geng, he kicked him flying.

Then, the crowd ushered the three members of the Lou Family and Zhao Gangzi to the Middle Courtyard, and only then did they slowly disperse. However, the two uncles remained, saying they wanted to hold down the fort for Zhao Gangzi.

After all, Zhao Gangzi was all alone now, without a single relative, so it was necessary for the two uncles to look after him, and incidentally, cadge a meal.

Since the Lou Family had come to visit, no matter what, there should be fish and meat on the table.

"Gangzi, do you all eat like this in your courtyard?" Lou Bancheng's eyes narrowed. Why was there someone setting up a table in the open air in this courtyard? It wasn't like they were attending a banquet.

Jia Zhangshi and the others didn't know what was happening either.

They only saw that Zhao Gangzi had returned.

They automatically filtered out the other people, not taking them seriously at all.

"Start eating!"

Jia Zhangshi roared while sitting on the edge of her stool.

After hearing the order, the few of them immediately started eating. Bang Geng, who had just been kicked, immediately got to the table and reached out to grab, "Delicious, it's really so delicious..."

The others were also eating with great relish.

Only Qin Huairu stayed inside the house after cooking; her morning sickness had become more and more severe over the past two days, so she had left a bowl of fish soup in the room to drink slowly.

In the Middle Courtyard, Jia Zhangshi was now acting arrogant, waving the fish meat on her chopsticks back and forth, afraid that others wouldn't know her family was eating meat.

Liu Haizhong's face turned black.

Wasn't this purely embarrassing their Siheyuan?

"Forget it, forget it. I've heard of the Jia Family's reputation, but I didn't expect it to be even more... than the rumors. Let's go to your place first," Lou Bancheng shook his head, and Zhao Gangzi was also full of embarrassment, not knowing what kind of madness the Jia Family was having today. He would definitely have to deal with them properly after his father-in-law went home.

"Brother Gangzi, hurry and take my father to your place!"

Lou Xiaoe blinked her eyes; she had already learned how to act coquettishly toward Zhao Gangzi.