[{"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-113":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},2104126,3398,"Chapter 113","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-113",113,"\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo drank the Moutai, but his heart began to drum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third Master was willing to take out Moutai, it seemed this meal wouldn't be easy to eat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Yu Li brought a plate of stir-fried cured meat and potatoes to the table, Third Master began to sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Weiguo, look at my eldest son.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A few years older than you, but he's living like crap.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To this day, he doesn't even have a stable job, working as a temporary worker everywhere, dirty and tiring, and he can't earn much money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at you, you became a deputy director in your early twenties.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said: \"I was lucky, I ran into a good opportunity. Brother Yan Jiecheng is capable, he will definitely do better than me in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While talking, he couldn't help but ponder in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Third Master invited him to dinner for the first time, took out Moutai, and mentioned Yan Yan Jiecheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This drink was nine times out of ten related to Yan Yan Jiecheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third Master said: \"What's the use of being capable? Without a noble person to help, no matter how you work, you're still a temporary worker.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Third Master poured a glass of wine for Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Weiguo, I know you have the ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you help Yan Jiecheng find a job at the steel rolling mill?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng said solemnly: \"Brother Cao Weiguo, help your brother out, and I will definitely remember your kindness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said: \"Third Master, Brother Yan, this deputy director of mine can only manage the kitchen. As for arranging jobs, I'm powerless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng said anxiously: \"Cao Weiguo, don't be modest. The chef who replaced Sha Zhu wasn't arranged by you? I know your ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said with a bitter smile: \"Brother Yan, I only recommended that job. He was able to get the job because the position was vacant, and my fellow apprentice has good culinary skills. Even so, he's only a temporary worker, and whether he can be regularized is still unknown.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third Master said: \"A temporary worker is fine too. The steel rolling mill is a big unit. As long as you help recommend him to enter the factory, whether he can be regularized depends on his own fortune.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng said: \"Cao Weiguo, you must help me. Once I'm in the factory, I will definitely work hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo put down his glass: \"Brother Yan, Third Master, how should I put this? I'm willing to help bridge the gap, but you also know that jobs are hard to find now. One position is coveted by ten or twenty people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng had worked for several years, so he naturally knew how hard it was to find a job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he wouldn't have been a temporary worker all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng gritted his teeth and said: \"I understand the rules. I'll be very grateful if you can help bridge the gap. As for the follow-up, I know what needs to be done, just tell me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said: \"Fine, since Brother Yan knows what's up, I'll keep an eye on it, and I'll recommend you to the factory as soon as there's an opportunity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng stood up happily to pour wine: \"Brother Cao Weiguo is righteous, I toast you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third Master was full of smiles: \"Good, Cao Weiguo is warm-hearted, Third Master thanks you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sihe Academy\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Family\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sending Cao Cao Weiguo away, Third Master turned back to the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eldest, you heard what Cao Cao Weiguo said.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third Master said seriously: \"The expenses needed to arrange the job won't be small.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng pleaded: \"Dad, you must help me with this. I will definitely double my filial piety to you in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third Master sighed: \"If the money needed isn't much, I can help, but if it's too much, don't blame me as your father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng sat on the stool with a heavy heart: \"I know, Dad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also knew the situation at home and couldn't expect too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Li said: \"Since Cao Cao Weiguo agreed to help, he must have some idea in his heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He also knows our family's situation, so he wouldn't bring up something we can't handle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Presumably, the money needed won't be unbearable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng's eyes lit up: \"That's right, Cao Cao Weiguo must have an idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third Master said: \"Yu Li hit the nail on the head! Eldest, if you have time, go out and ask around about how much a job position at the steel rolling mill costs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng nodded: \"Understood, I'll go ask tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiefang, Yan Yan Jiedi, and Yan Jiekang were grabbing the cured meat like wolves and tigers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yan family had strict rules; children couldn't sit at the table when adults were eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These three half-grown children could only gnaw on corn buns in the inner room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the guests left, they immediately came out to grab meat to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop eating!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third Master took away the remaining stir-fried cured meat and cabbage: \"Everyone has eaten at night, don't waste food. Save this dish for tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made the three children both angry and aggrieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why could the eldest brother and sister-in-law sit at the table and eat meat, while they weren't even given leftovers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Middle Courtyard\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo passed by tipsily, and Qin Qin Huairu chased after him hurriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Weiguo, wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo looked at Qin Qin Huairu: \"Sister Qin, do you have something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu said pitifully: \"Cao Weiguo, Bang Geng needs to go to the hospital to change his dressing, can you lend me 20 Brother Yuan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"20 Brother Yuan, Cao Weiguo, help your sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo shook his head: \"I can't help. My expenses have been high lately, and I don't have any spare money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really didn't want to interact with the Jia family more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Money was a small matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that the Jia family's water was too deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were the type to get cocky as soon as they were given a little sunshine!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would even hit the monk after finishing the scriptures!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu's beautiful eyes were filled with tears: \"I know you have resentment in your heart, but I'm also helpless. Can't you help me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said with a bitter smile: \"Sister Qin, my salary is all in my wife's hands. Even if I wanted to help you, I have no money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu said in a low, shy voice: \"I know you have it. Cao Weiguo, help me out, I won't forget your kindness, I will repay you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo looked at Qin Qin Huairu in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's wrong with this woman?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Cao Cao Weiguo could recover, a black shadow rushed out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shameless thing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neighbors, come and see! There's a shameless beast hooking up with a widow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Zhangshi shouted at the top of her lungs: \"Committing adultery! Stealing a man!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jia Jia Zhangshi, you're slandering me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo was furious, feeling that he had really stepped in dog shit when he went out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had fallen into a trap without even realizing it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't even touched Qin Qin Huairu, and this Jia Jia Zhangshi had jumped out to splash dirty water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this a honey trap?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are you going!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo wanted to leave but was grabbed by the arm by Jia Jia Zhangshi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get lost!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo shook his arm, and Jia Jia Zhangshi sat on the ground with a thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ouch! Help!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The adulterer is killing someone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone come quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Zhangshi sat on the ground and began to howl and scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom! What are you doing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1317,"2026-06-16T06:49:19.248Z","2026-06-16T08:22:04.667Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","2d3dbe5e05130935d8d490f9d949fcbc6b8a9c57ea81dae600b26ef2972394f4","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-114","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-112",843,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsiheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-good-life-cover.jpg"]