[{"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-127":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},2104264,3398,"Chapter 127","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-127",127,"\u003Cp>Whether black or white, being targeted is trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He was not short of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Giving the goods to Liu Shan and Dong Dong Xiaoxue to sell—\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>First, to clear inventory; second, to give the two groups something to do and accumulate some initial capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Shan asked impatiently: \"Big Brother, what do we do next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo smiled: \"You go find three flatbed carts and arrive at the place where we loaded the goods last time at 2:10 PM. Remember, not a minute early, not a minute late. It must be exact.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Shan said excitedly: \"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Having agreed on the matter, Liu Shan left in high spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo took his fishing gear and found a patch of shade to fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In twenty-some minutes, he caught 5 fish, some big and some small.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He was killing time here, and the old men nearby watched with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing a few old men carrying stools approaching, Cao Cao Weiguo simply packed up his gear and retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Sister Lijuan, your partner is here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Whoa, what a fat fish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This fish must weigh over ten pounds!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As soon as Cao Cao Weiguo entered the large courtyard, the eyes of the old men and women turned green.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Looking at the fishing rod and fish in Cao Cao Weiguo’s hands, these old folks were filled with amazement.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This person was too capable, being able to catch such a big fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You went fishing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bai Sister Lijuan ran out happily, and was also surprised to see the fish in the bucket.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo smiled: \"Went to Beihai this morning for a while, luck was pretty good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The small fish he caught had long been put into the farm.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The fish he was carrying were the ones raised in the farm pond.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Each one was as plump and beautiful as the next.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sihe Academy\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He gave 1 large carp to Bai Sister Lijuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo rode his bike home, the bucket on the road filled with fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Upon arriving at the courtyard, the Third Master praised Cao Cao Weiguo endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His eyes were fixed on the fish in the bucket, unable to look away.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He often went fishing, but rarely caught so many fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He was truly convinced of Cao Cao Weiguo’s fishing skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Third Master, stop looking. Take this one to satisfy your craving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo smiled and pulled one out to give to the Third Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This made the Third Master incredibly happy: \"Thank you, Cao Weiguo. My family has really benefited from your light.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Through Cao Cao Weiguo’s maneuvering, Yan Yan Jiecheng’s entry into the steel rolling mill was already settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He would start on the shop floor on June 28th: as an electrician apprentice.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Being an electrician was a sought-after profession in this era.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If it weren't for Cao Cao Weiguo’s connections, Yan Yan Jiecheng would have at most gone to the shop floor as a machinist apprentice.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Third Master’s family knew this clearly, and Yan Yan Jiecheng was overjoyed, immediately feeling that life had something to look forward to.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Third Master carried the carp home, and the whole family’s eyes lit up when they saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They had fish to eat at home!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiefang swallowed his saliva: \"Dad, where did this fish come from!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Third Master smiled from ear to ear: \"Cao Cao Weiguo gave it to us. This size is big enough, right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng said: \"Cao Cao Weiguo is truly generous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Third Mother said: \"I really misjudged him before. From now on, we should interact more with Cao Cao Weiguo; building a good relationship is definitely the right thing to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Third Master handed the fish to Yu Li: \"Take this and stew it with pickled vegetables. Put in plenty of pickled vegetables and soybeans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Middle Courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu, who was preparing to go to work, saw the bucket of fish, and her eyes turned green instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She wanted to go up and ask for one, but Cao Cao Weiguo pushed his bike without even stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He didn't give her any chance to open her mouth or strike up a conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jia Jia Zhangshi cursed venomously: \"That black-hearted beast, sooner or later he’ll be pierced through the throat by a fish bone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu said irritably: \"Mom, just keep cursing. The relationship is getting worse and worse; otherwise, would Cao Cao Weiguo treat our family like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jia Jia Zhangshi’s face turned ugly, and she felt indescribable regret in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Regret for making the relationship so stiff!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Otherwise, she could have at least brought one fish home from that bucket.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bang Geng stared at Cao Cao Weiguo’s back, his eyes filled with resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huai Hua grabbed Bang Geng’s arm: \"Brother, Huai Hua wants to eat fish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bang Geng said: \"Brother will catch some for you. Cao Cao Weiguo can catch fish; I’ll definitely catch more than him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Back Courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo handed the bucket of fish to Song Song Yulan.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Five large carp made Song Song Yulan beam with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"So many fish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo smiled: \"Put them in the large basin first. I’ll cook tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Mm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan swallowed her saliva in anticipation and hurriedly brought out the laundry basin.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After putting the fish away, Cao Cao Weiguo rode his bike out of the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He first went to the steel rolling mill to get the receipt, then leisurely headed toward Shimen Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The part-time procurement job had one benefit: flexible time and convenient travel.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When he arrived at Shimen Village, it was already past eleven in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The villagers in the courtyard were getting a bit anxious waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Section Chief Cao, you’ve finally come!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Cao Cao Weiguo appear, the villagers immediately greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo apologized with a smile: \"I’m truly sorry, some work at the factory delayed me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Soon, the brigade became busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The quantity of items the villagers brought out was smaller, but the variety was much greater.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>During this time, a villager brought out a bundle of Codonopsis.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Codonopsis is a commonly used traditional Chinese tonic, with the effects of replenishing middle Qi, strengthening the spleen, and benefiting the lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It is produced in southeastern Tibet, western Sichuan, northwestern Yunnan, eastern Gansu, southern Shaanxi, Ningxia, eastern Qinghai, Henan, Shanxi, Hebei, Inner Mongolia, and the Northeast regions of China.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo spent fifty cents to buy over three pounds of Codonopsis.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He also followed the villagers into the woods to dig up a few plants and planted them in the forest shrubbery of the farm.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He ate a meal in the village at noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the afternoon, Liu Shan, Zhao Zhao Yuanchao, and Sun Chao arrived at the woods.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Drenched in sweat, they moved bags of flour onto the carts.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Besides flour, there was pork, mutton, fish, eggs...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The three flatbed carts were packed full, the wheels almost deformed under the weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo: \"Sell those fish quickly. Live ones can fetch more money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Shan said excitedly: \"Understood, we can handle it tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said: \"Remember, safety first. Don't be impatient and cause trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1203,"2026-06-16T06:52:23.012Z","2026-06-17T08:52:03.356Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","51f7448374dbaa97a4569c3f10ec9c637bd5218dc01b6515c675ea90fddc890c","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-128","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-126",843,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsiheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-good-life-cover.jpg"]