[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-good-life":3,"chapter-siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-good-life-siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-100":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Courtyard House: A Salted Fish's Good Life",{"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},2104113,3398,"Chapter 100","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-100",100,"\u003Cp>Hearing Seeing Shazhu ask her to borrow money, He He Yushui immediately exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had already taken the book fees she had saved, forcing her to borrow money from classmates.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Now he actually had the nerve to open his mouth and borrow money from her; he was simply shameless!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Shazhu said, stifled: \"Then don't eat with me in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Fine, I won't even enter this room in the future!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He He Yushui put down her bowl in anger, stood up, and returned to her room.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Heartless!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Shazhu slapped the table in anger, then began to worry about his livelihood.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On the day of the donation, he had publicly called Cao Cao Weiguo cold-blooded.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Naturally, he didn't expect Cao Cao Weiguo to help him introduce private work.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had gone out to find some odd jobs, but they were all manual labor.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Dirty and tiring, and the pay was low; he didn't want to do them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The corn flour given by the First Master was visibly running out, yet he didn't have a dime in his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as he was hesitating whether to go find the First Master for relief, Qin Qin Huairu walked in hurriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Sha Zhuzi, Chi Ping'an is getting married, he's bound to host a few tables of wedding banquet, shouldn't you hurry over and ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Shazhu said in depression: \"Don't mention it, I already went to ask, the bride's cousin is a cook, they don't need to find outsiders to help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu immediately looked disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She had been hoping that Seeing Shazhu would be the chef so she could take home some \"leftovers\" from the banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Shazhu said dejectedly: \"Sister Qin, am I really that bad? Everyone younger than me in the courtyard is married, but I'm still single.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing this, Qin Qin Huairu's heart skipped a beat—is this Seeing Shazhu thinking about a wife?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although she didn't think much of the current Seeing Shazhu, she was still counting on him to continue helping her family in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If Seeing Shazhu married a wife, could he still help her like before?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu's heart stirred: \"What's this, you have ideas? Do you still remember that cousin I told you about before? She has always wanted to marry into the city. If you're interested, how about I take some time to bring her over?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Shazhu was slightly stunned: \"This! That could work!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In his heart, he still wanted to marry someone from the city; he didn't think much of country girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Moreover, he was still thinking about Yu Li's sister, Yu Yu Haitang.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She not only had a city household registration, but she was also the flower of the factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cultured and beautiful, that was his ideal partner.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was just that he had been down on his luck lately, so he was embarrassed to keep chasing the Third Master to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He would wait until he returned to his post and recovered his strength before launching his pursuit.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With his status and salary as a chef at the rolling mill, winning over Yu Yu Haitang would be a piece of cake.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What? You look down on my cousin because she's from the countryside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu raised an eyebrow and questioned him with her peach-blossom eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Shazhu smiled apologetically: \"How could that be? I'm just worried she won't think highly of me, after all, I'm doing so miserably right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu smiled: \"So you know you're doing miserably. Then why don't you hurry up and pull yourself together, think of a way to turn things around quickly, and let people outside flatter and please you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She truly hoped Seeing Shazhu could pull himself together so he would have the ability to help her family.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>During this period without Seeing Shazhu's help, the Jia family's standard of living had plummeted.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Her pressure was also increasing, and it looked like the family was about to run out of food.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Front Courtyard\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng was discussing with the Third Master about inviting Cao Cao Weiguo to dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Chi family had borrowed a huge sum of seventy Brother Yuan from Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This matter had caused quite an impact on the father and son.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If their family could build a good relationship with Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With Cao Cao Weiguo's ability and generosity, whether it was helping to find a job or borrowing money.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wouldn't that just be a matter of lifting a finger?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Dad, this matter can't be delayed any longer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"If we don't hurry to build a good relationship with Cao Cao Weiguo, others will beat us to it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Many people in the courtyard are eyeing Cao Cao Weiguo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"He's a living God of Wealth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Which family doesn't want to please the God of Wealth so that if they encounter trouble in the future, they can go and ask for money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng said anxiously: \"If you keep hesitating, then I can only invite Cao Cao Weiguo to eat at a restaurant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Third Master glared: \"Go to a restaurant? Does the family's money fall from the sky!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng said with annoyance: \"You won't nod to inviting Cao Cao Weiguo to eat at home, so I can only invite him to eat outside. Otherwise, when will my job be settled!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Third Master snorted: \"Inviting him to dinner will settle the job? What if the money goes down the drain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng said: \"If I can't settle the job, I'll borrow money from him. As long as I have money, I'm not afraid of not getting a good job.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Third Master said: \"You have a big mouth! Don't you have to pay back borrowed money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng said anxiously: \"But I can't just do nothing and wait for a pie to fall from the sky. As long as I have a good job, I can pay back however much I borrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Third Master sighed: \"Sigh, don't say it so lightly. Do you really think money is that easy to borrow? That easy to pay back? As the saying goes, a debt-free person is light; if you really carry debt, you'll be a step below others everywhere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng said: \"A man with money is a hero, a man without money is in trouble. I have no good job and no money right now, but I still can't hold my head high; I even have to count the pickles I eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Third Master said worriedly: \"Sigh, if you want to invite him, then invite him. But you must have a handle on things, and act according to your ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Third Master liked to calculate and take advantage of things, but that was forced by life.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But he didn't have bad intentions, and he hadn't harmed others.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>What he calculated was only for his own family's livelihood.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He liked to be clever and make small calculations, but deep down, he had a bit of integrity.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His son wanted to borrow money to get out of trouble, but debt must be repaid!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>What if he couldn't pay it back?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Should he let the Yan family lose face and be pointed at by others?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Shangti Village\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The brigade was bustling with people, as if it were the New Year; the villagers were full of joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Song Dachuan's family, 23 jin of vermicelli.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Song Daniu's family, 7 jin of frozen tofu, 3 jin of dried shiitake mushrooms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Du Hong's family, 6 jin of dried wood ear mushrooms, 5 jin of dried sweet potatoes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The village cadres weighed and reported the numbers one by one, and the accountant carefully registered and calculated the accounts.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo looked at a young man sweating profusely and asked: \"Officer Li, is the money on your side enough?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The young man's name was Li Jun, an officer in the procurement section and Cao Cao Weiguo's assistant for this procurement.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Li Jun wore glasses, was fair and clean, and looked refined.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He wiped his forehead with his hand, turned his head, and smiled: \"Not enough, Director, give me some more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Director Cao counted fifty Brother Yuan and handed it to Li Jun: \"Be careful, don't miscount for the fellow villagers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Li Jun smiled: \"Understood, Director.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Because Cao Cao Weiguo's procurement price was fair, the villagers were very enthusiastic.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They brought out all their stock, big bags and small bags.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Director Cao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Village Chief Song Dajiang led a woman carrying a basket over.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Uncle Dajiang, what's the matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Song Dajiang pointed to the basket and asked: \"Take a look, do you accept these mushrooms?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1452,"2026-06-16T06:49:19.248Z","2026-06-17T08:52:03.356Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","890b33c7dba4e347c6e192e9d53c150aed763655cab4c0dbb070f0d9156c03f1","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-101","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-99",843,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsiheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-good-life-cover.jpg"]