[{"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-124":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},2104137,3398,"Chapter 124","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-124",124,"\u003Cp>She blushed as she took the egg and slowly peeled it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She couldn't bear to boil eggs, but she couldn't resist Cao Cao Weiguo’s insistence.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She was just having her period; she wasn't that delicate.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With eggs and brown sugar, it was like she was in confinement.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After carefully peeling the egg, she reached out to put it in Cao Cao Weiguo’s bowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo immediately moved his bowl away: \"The egg was boiled for you; eat it quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even an egg was being pushed back and forth, which made Cao Cao Weiguo very helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan rolled her eyes at Cao Cao Weiguo: \"A large bowl of fried pancakes is enough; how could I still eat it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said with a straight face: \"Even if you can't eat it, you have to. Look at how long you’ve been married, and you’re still so thin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan said aggrievedly: \"I eat plenty, but I just don't put on weight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said: \"You’re just stingy with eating; otherwise, you wouldn't be this thin, making it seem like our family can't afford to eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan’s frugality was a good thing, but Cao Cao Weiguo felt it was a bit too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With the salary he brought home every month, he couldn't spend it all even if he ate meat every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The chickens at home laid eggs every day, but this wife just couldn't bear to eat them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This tight-fisted lifestyle made Cao Cao Weiguo feel uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Didn't he earn money to let the family live a good life?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If she was so reluctant to eat or spend, what was the use of the money he earned?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had told Song Song Yulan several times, but it didn't do much good.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan just held onto \"frugality\" and wouldn't let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After breakfast, Song Song Yulan washed the dishes and tidied up the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo pushed his bicycle out of the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ding, daily check-in successful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Obtained Advanced Chinese Pastry Chef Skill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The sound of the heavenly music made Cao Cao Weiguo’s eyes light up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Chinese pastry has a long history, with various flavors and a wide variety.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Such as northern dumplings, noodles, hand-pulled noodles, pancakes, glutinous rice balls, etc.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Southern siu mai, spring rolls, zongzi, yuanxiao, steamed buns, etc.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In addition, various local snacks with local characteristics have evolved based on local products and folk customs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Cao Weiguo, wait for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as Cao Cao Weiguo was happy, Qin Qin Huairu ran after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Unsurprisingly, she started by complaining and borrowing grain.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu’s eyes were misty with tears, looking pitiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo also knew that Qin Qin Huairu’s life was indeed not easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Without Sha Zhu’s support, her standard of living had plummeted.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Giving Qin Qin Huairu a little grain was a drop in the bucket for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But he knew the principle of \"a bushel of grain breeds gratitude, a peck breeds enmity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He also saw the true nature and face of the Jia family.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said with a bitter smile: \"Sister Qin, you know that the family’s finances are in my wife’s hands; I can't take out grain to lend you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This sentence made Qin Qin Huairu extremely uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Through their time together, she had also seen Song Song Yulan’s capability.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan looked delicate, but she was actually strong-willed, meticulous in managing the household, and wouldn't let others take advantage of her family in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Not to mention that her mother-in-law had already offended Song Song Yulan enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Given Song Song Yulan’s personality, how could she possibly lend grain to the Jia family.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu said miserably: \"Cao Weiguo, Sister really has no other way. Little Huaihua hasn't had a full meal for several days and cries from hunger at night. I know you have a good heart; please help Sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo sighed: \"Sister Qin, I really am powerless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After speaking, Cao Cao Weiguo pedaled his bicycle quickly away.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He did want to give Qin Qin Huairu some grain and take advantage of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But there are no airtight walls in the world; if Song Song Yulan found out, there would definitely be a fight at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He didn't want to make his home restless because of an outsider.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Useless thing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu watched Cao Cao Weiguo’s retreating figure, which looked like he was running away, and stomped her feet with red eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just married and already completely controlled by his wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Everything at home is listened to by Song Song Yulan; he’s a total beast of burden.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu said this, but in her heart, she was envious and jealous of Song Song Yulan.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She really didn't expect Cao Cao Weiguo to be so doting and afraid of his wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan, a country girl, is now the object of envy for all the women in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Comparing Jia Jia Dongxu and Cao Cao Weiguo, it’s like heaven and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When Jia Jia Dongxu was alive, he was cut from the same cloth as Jia Jia Zhangshi.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His personality was tricky and mean, lazy, and he treated her like a maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She did dirty and tiring work at home and never enjoyed a day of happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Looking at how Cao Cao Weiguo treats Song Song Yulan, even if he isn't completely obedient, it’s not far off.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The key is that Cao Cao Weiguo is also a capable person.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu walked to the factory feeling bitter and indignant, when Xu Xu Damao rode his bicycle over.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Sister Qin, why are you so listless!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu wiped the corner of her eye: \"My stomach is empty, where would I get any spirit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Xu Damao’s eyes lit up, and he asked with a smile: \"How about it? Is the family out of grain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu rolled her eyes at Xu Xu Damao: \"Why are you still gloating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Xu Damao leaned over, lecherously: \"I’ll treat you to lunch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu blushed: \"How can I be so embarrassed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Xu Damao said affectionately: \"What kind of relationship do we have? What’s a meal I treat you to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu said with a smile: \"I heard Lou Xiao'e went back to her maiden home again; do you have any ideas?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Xu Damao laughed wickedly: \"Sister Qin knows me best. Lunch plus five steamed buns, and come sit in my room tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu patted Xu Xu Damao charmingly: \"Look at you, add ten pounds of cornmeal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Xu Damao said generously: \"No problem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu’s reply made Xu Xu Damao overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu wanted quite a bit, but he didn't care.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Thinking about being intimate tonight, Xu Xu Damao pedaled his bicycle with extra strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He fantasized that Qin Qin Huairu was not only pretty but also fertile.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Maybe he could have a son!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lou Xiao'e was pretty and her family had money, but she had a bad temper and couldn't have children.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If it weren't for the money from the Lou family, he would have divorced Lou Xiao'e long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If he married Qin Qin Huairu, wouldn't he have sons one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Rolling Mill\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo had just arrived at the kitchen when Yu Yu Haitang came looking for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Director Cao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Yu Haitang, is there something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yu Yu Haitang said crisply: \"Director Cao, the factory is holding a July 1st essay activity, and our director hopes you can participate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Essay?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo considered his writing skills average.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And in this period, it’s better to write less.\u003C\u002Fp>",1280,"2026-06-16T06:49:19.248Z","2026-06-17T08:52:03.356Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","46b6e52d606af0623528aff0715d9f2dec5aaa6f95578b738f0f4e69b1912d60","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-125","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-123",843,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsiheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-good-life-cover.jpg"]