[{"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-123":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},2104136,3398,"Chapter 123","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-123",123,"\u003Cp>It made him a bit jealous, and he pondered how to let his own family share in the benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He couldn't bring himself to suck up to Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But Liu Guangtian and Liu Liu Guangfu could.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If the sons gained benefits, naturally they wouldn't forget to honor their father.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Returning to the office, he spent the time leisurely until off-work.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo waited for Bai Sister Lijuan halfway.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Sister Bai!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing Cao Cao Weiguo call her, Bai Sister Lijuan walked over, blushing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Immediately after, Cao Cao Weiguo extended his left hand from behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Two large carp came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bai Sister Lijuan happily took the two large fish; they were heavy and had substance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Come to my place; I’ll make braised fish for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bai Sister Lijuan, carrying the fish, said in a low voice, blushing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Having not been intimate for a few days, she was craving it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said happily: \"Alright, I’ll go taste your cooking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The two chatted and laughed as they returned to Bai Sister Lijuan’s residence together.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The neighbors in the courtyard stared at the two large carp with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Is that Bai Sister Lijuan’s partner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"He looks quite good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It’s still better to be pretty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Those two large fish must weigh seven or eight pounds!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It must have been bought by her partner; when has Bai Sister Lijuan ever bought meat before!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bai Sister Lijuan only moved here after she started working at the rolling mill.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She usually kept to herself and didn't have much contact with the old residents in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But after a long time, the residents knew a little about Bai Sister Lijuan’s situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Because Bai Sister Lijuan was pretty and had a good job, many people introduced partners to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But Bai Sister Lijuan had high standards and didn't take a fancy to any of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Arriving at her residence, Bai Sister Lijuan wanted to cook, but was interrupted by Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Distracted, she simply dropped the kitchen knife and they moved the battle to the bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After being satisfied, Cao Cao Weiguo didn't stay for dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After cuddling for a while, he rode his bike and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as he entered the courtyard, the Third Master pulled Cao Cao Weiguo into his home.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He stir-fried four dishes and brought out good liquor to treat him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After the meal, he handed Cao Cao Weiguo a thick envelope.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Third Master said solemnly: \"Cao Weiguo, please put more effort into Yan Jiecheng’s job.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said with a flushed face: \"Don't worry, Third Master, I will definitely do my best to handle this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Getting Cao Cao Weiguo’s reply, Yan Yan Jiecheng was overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Returning home smelling of alcohol, Song Song Yulan said unhappily: \"You went out drinking again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo laughed: \"I was stopped by the Third Master as soon as I entered the courtyard; this liquor was drunk at his house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan pointed at the food on the table: \"Then what about these?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said: \"Eat them for breakfast tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as he was saying this, Liu Guangtian ran over to invite Cao Cao Weiguo for a drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo shook his head hurriedly: \"I can't drink anymore; another day, let’s drink another day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Guangtian returned home disappointed, and the Second Master asked with a stern face:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You useless thing, why did you come back alone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Guangtian said gloomily: \"Cao Cao Weiguo already drank at the Third Master’s house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Second Aunt said in surprise: \"I was wondering why the Third Aunt was willing to stir-fry four dishes; so she was treating Cao Cao Weiguo to dinner!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Second Master frowned: \"The sun rose from the west? Yan Laoxi is willing to treat people to dinner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Second Aunt snorted coldly: \"When have you ever seen Yan Laoxi be generous? This meal definitely wasn't free; nine times out of ten, it was for Yan Yan Jiecheng’s job.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was known throughout the courtyard that Yan Yan Jiecheng had been working as a temporary worker since graduation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Second Master said jealously: \"No wonder! This Yan Laoxi knows how to suck up to people, finding a way through Cao Cao Weiguo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had always wanted to be a leader, but unfortunately, his luck was bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He was still just a worker.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On the contrary, Cao Cao Weiguo, a younger generation, had surpassed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Guangtian asked: \"Dad, didn't you send cured meat as a gift? How did it go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Second Master said crossly: \"It’s not that easy. If you could become a leader just by relying on a little cured meat, then being a leader wouldn't be worth much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Second Aunt sighed: \"Then didn't that cured meat go down the drain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Thinking of that bright red cured meat, the Second Aunt couldn't help but feel greedy and pained.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Second Master said with a straight face: \"A woman’s view; cured meat is a stepping stone. If you don't knock the door open, how can you move up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sihe Academy\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Early in the morning, Cao Cao Weiguo diligently made breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He turned the leftover pancakes and scrambled eggs from last night into egg-fried pancakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As he stir-fried, the fragrance drifted out with the sizzling sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Second Aunt swallowed her saliva as she smelled the fragrance: \"Stir-frying eggs early in the morning, this is going to make people crave it to death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bang Geng, who had just woken up, sniffed hard and shouted with his mouth full of saliva: \"Mom, I want to eat stir-fried eggs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu glared: \"We’re almost out of mixed flour, and you’re still thinking about stir-fried eggs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jia Jia Zhangshi cursed: \"This must be that black-hearted beast Cao Cao Weiguo; he only knows how to enjoy himself and doesn't know how to help his neighbors. He’ll get his retribution sooner or later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xiaodang and Little Huaihua were so hungry their stomachs were growling, and they pitifully sniffed the fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The grain at home was bottoming out; last night, only Bang Geng ate a corn bun.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Everyone else drank cornmeal porridge, which was so thin it was no different from clear water.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Little Huaihua covered her stomach: \"Mom, Little Huaihua is hungry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu hugged Little Huaihua with a pained heart: \"Little Huaihua, endure a little longer; Mom is going to cook porridge now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jia Jia Zhangshi said: \"Qin Huairu, the grain bag at home is bottoming out; hurry up and get some grain back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Not only was Little Huaihua hungry, but Jia Jia Zhangshi was also starving.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She had a big appetite, and a bowl of thin porridge didn't do anything for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu went out with a worried face and headed straight for the He family.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wiping her tears, she managed to get a basin of cornmeal from Sha Zhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It wasn't that Sha Zhu had suddenly realized his mistake; it was just that times were tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He earned quite a bit from side jobs, but they weren't always available.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He hadn't worked for several days, so without income, things were naturally tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Smelling the fragrance of the egg-fried pancakes, Sha Zhu was both hungry and hateful: \"Detestable villain, I’ll deal with you sooner or later!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Family\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The couple each had a large bowl of fragrant fried pancakes, eating them with pickled vegetables with great relish.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Come, eat an egg to nourish yourself; you need nutrition right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You’re so bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan was thin-skinned, and a single sentence made her blush, but she felt happy in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>",1280,"2026-06-16T06:49:19.248Z","2026-06-17T08:52:03.356Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","05fe154bcc4ecea52c914b944ab2266b52ab5d3f89743a2f02bfb17c872415c5","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-124","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-122",843,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsiheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-good-life-cover.jpg"]