[{"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-119":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},2104132,3398,"Chapter 119","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-119",119,"\u003Cp>The wood grain was clear, like flowing clouds and running water, and one could clearly see the naturally formed crab-claw patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>These were the basic characteristics of Huanghuali.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Looking at the thickness of the patina on the table’s surface, it was clear this Huanghuali table had some age to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Brother Li, this table of yours is a good thing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo touched the carvings on the edge of the table, carefully observing the patterns and style.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This is a Huanghuali table; nine times out of ten, it’s an old object from the mid-Qing Dynasty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huanghuali, also known as Hainan Dalbergia, Hainan Huanghuali, or Huali, is also called Hainan sandalwood or Hainan Huanghuali wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It is native to the low-altitude plains and hilly areas of Diaoluo Mountain and Jianfeng Ridge on Hainan Island, China, and mostly grows in sunny areas at an altitude of about 100 meters on Diaoluo Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Because of its slow growth, solid wood quality, and beautiful patterns, Huanghuali wood is known as one of the four famous woods of ancient China, along with red sandalwood, chicken-wing wood, and ironwood.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Ming Dynasty book \"Records of Tribute from the Western Oceans\" by Huang Xingzeng states: There are two types of Huali wood; one is Huali wood, a tall tree produced in various parts of southern China. The other is Hainan sandalwood, a deciduous tree produced in various places in the South China Sea. Both can be used for high-end furniture.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the market, Huanghuali wood is the most precious, with the saying \"an inch of Huanghuali is worth an inch of gold.\" Its scientific name is Dalbergia odorifera.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A piece of exquisitely crafted Huanghuali furniture is very rare, and it couldn't help but make one’s spirit soar.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Li Dasheng said generously: \"If Brother Cao likes this table, just take it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>During the land reform, he had received this piece of furniture from a landlord’s house.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In his eyes, it was just a dining table with nothing special about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said happily: \"Brother Li, this table is a good thing. I do like it, but I absolutely cannot take it for free. Let me explain: this table is made of Huanghuali...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After Cao Cao Weiguo’s explanation, Li Dasheng also knew that the table was a good thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Li Dasheng said: \"Good or not, it’s just a table; it’s not edible or drinkable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said: \"Brother Li, I really like this table. Can you sell it to me for ten Brother Yuan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Li Dasheng: \"How much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Li family’s eldest daughter-in-law: \"Ten Brother Yuan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A table worth ten Brother Yuan?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Their family couldn't earn ten Brother Yuan in a month even if they worked themselves to death!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Li Dasheng said hurriedly: \"How is this table worth ten Brother Yuan? If you like it, just move it away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Li family’s eldest daughter-in-law felt anxious but didn't dare to interrupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said solemnly: \"Brother Li, I cannot deceive you. This table might not be worth ten Brother Yuan now, but if you meet someone who likes collecting, it might be worth more than ten Brother Yuan. So if I exchange it for ten Brother Yuan, I might still be taking advantage of your family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Li Dasheng said: \"People have trouble eating nowadays; who would spend money to collect it? So this thing isn't worth ten Brother Yuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo laughed: \"Brother Li, I really like this table. If you don't accept the money, I’ll have to bear the pain and not take it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After much persuasion, Li Dasheng accepted Cao Cao Weiguo’s ten Brother Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This made the Li family’s eldest daughter-in-law bloom with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This was purely a windfall!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It could buy over ten pounds of pork and hundreds of pounds of cornmeal!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It could also make a few new sets of clothes for the family!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She regarded Cao Cao Weiguo as a living God of Wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Painfully slaughtering a chicken, she stewed a pot of chicken to treat Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The family also took the opportunity to eat meat and had a proper feast.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sihe Academy\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When Cao Cao Weiguo returned to the courtyard, he happened to catch a big show.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He saw Sha Zhu chasing Xu Xu Damao and beating him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ouch! My back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Xu Damao was kicked to the ground by Sha Zhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Sha Zhu! Are you crazy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sha Zhu caught up to Xu Xu Damao and gave him a round of punches and kicks.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I’ll beat you to death, you bad seed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You ruined my blind date! I’ll beat you to death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Today, Sha Zhu had a blind date, and the partner was young and beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This made Sha Zhu extremely happy, and he tried his best to show off and please her.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But unexpectedly, while the partner went to the restroom, Xu Xu Damao started making trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He said a lot of things, true or false, to the partner, directly ruining the blind date.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This matter happened to be seen and heard by Jia Jia Zhangshi, who was going to the restroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As soon as the partner left, Jia Jia Zhangshi ran to the He family.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After demanding fifty cents from Sha Zhu, she revealed that Xu Xu Damao had ruined the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This made Sha Zhu so angry his eyes turned red.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The hatred of killing a father! The hatred of stealing a wife!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Xu Damao naturally wouldn't admit it: \"You’re farting! When did I ruin your business!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Still daring to argue!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Aunt Zhang saw it with her own eyes! I’ll beat you to death, you bad seed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sha Zhu’s words sold Jia Jia Zhangshi out, leaving Xu Xu Damao speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Sha Zhuzi! It’s a misunderstanding!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I just happened to run into her and chatted a few words!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Fart your dog’s fart! I think you’re just looking for death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sha Zhu was furious, his eyes red as he punched and kicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had finally found a good girl, and she was ruined by Xu Xu Damao just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Has it been easy for him to be single for so many years!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The more he thought about it, the angrier he got, clenching his fists and delivering a fierce beating.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Help! Murder!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Sha Zhu is going to kill someone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Help!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Xu Damao’s pig-like screams alarmed the whole courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The First Master pulled Sha Zhu away with force: \"Sha Zhuzi, are you crazy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lou Xiao'e ran out and shouted: \"Sha Zhu! Why are you hitting people!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Second Master put on airs: \"Truly no manners!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The residents soon surrounded the two protagonists, Sha Zhu and Xu Xu Damao.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Xu Damao, bruised and swollen, held his back: \"Sha Zhu! You lunatic!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Second Master spoke in an official tone: \"Sha Zhu, Xu Xu Damao, what is going on with you two? Fighting in public! Do you have any sense of the law at all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sha Zhu was so angry his face was red: \"This bad seed Xu Xu Damao said bad things to my partner and ruined my blind date.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When the Deaf Old Lady heard this, she immediately got angry and raised her cane to hit Xu Xu Damao.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lou Xiao'e also felt disdain and disgust for Xu Xu Damao’s behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ruining someone’s marriage behind their back is truly wicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Xu Xu Damao deserves it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"That’s too wicked!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"He didn't get hit enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"If it were me, I’d knock out all his bad teeth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Too wicked!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"How could he be so bad!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The residents pointed fingers at Xu Xu Damao, making Lou Xiao'e feel ashamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Xu Damao shouted angrily: \"What are you all talking about! Sha Zhu is slandering me! You believe whatever he says!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sha Zhu’s eyes spewed fire: \"Xu Xu Damao is still arguing! I’ll beat you to death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1309,"2026-06-16T06:49:19.248Z","2026-06-17T08:52:03.356Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","bfa0dc656239e44035508df4eeb2e01424f0e702d03ca91b554791d40da26380","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-120","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-118",843,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsiheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-good-life-cover.jpg"]