[{"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-140":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},2104277,3398,"Chapter 140","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-140",140,"\u003Cp>If he were to treat Cao Cao Weiguo to a meal, he would inevitably have to spend money, so he could only play dumb and choose to be a transparent person.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yu Li looked at the Third Master and Yan Yan Jiecheng, feeling an indescribable sense of grievance and discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo helped with such a big favor, and there wasn't even a gesture of thanks, making people unable to hold their heads up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Because of the stinginess and calculation of these two, she was too embarrassed to go to the Cao house to chat with Song Song Yulan.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Steel Rolling Mill\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A huge red banner was written with slogans celebrating victory, and the broadcast was praising the heroic deeds of the predecessors.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>All the workers' faces were filled with pride and self-esteem, and the vigorous spirit made people's hearts surge.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although material goods were scarce in this era, the mental outlook was very full.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Everyone was striving for the construction of the motherland and was full of hope for the future of the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To commemorate the great victory, the Steel Rolling Mill held a dinner party and cultural performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As the cafeteria deputy director, Cao Cao Weiguo cooked himself, and the dishes for the dinner party were unanimously praised.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Especially the sweet and sour pork and chicken stewed with mushrooms; the oily and hard dishes made everyone praise them endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After finishing lunch, Cao Cao Weiguo just returned to the office and sat down when the door was pushed open.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Looking up, he found it was Deputy Factory Director Li walking in with high spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Cao Weiguo, thank you for your hard work on today's dinner party.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Deputy Factory Director Li smiled and took a pack of \"Huazi\" cigarettes from his pocket, pulled one out, and handed it to Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Is this a special supply?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo took the cigarette handed by Deputy Factory Director Li; it looked different from ordinary Huazi.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This kind of cigarette cannot be seen on the market, and even if you have money, you can't buy it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Deputy Factory Director Li took another stack of tickets from his pocket and handed them to Cao Cao Weiguo:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The workers were very satisfied with this dinner party, and the leaders were also very satisfied.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"These industrial coupons are a reward from the factory to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo took the industrial coupons with both hands and said thank you loudly with an excited expression: \"Thank you, Factory Director! Thank you, organization!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After giving the reward, Deputy Factory Director Li began to talk about business:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Can you get more chickens for today's dinner party?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said with difficulty: \"These 120 chickens are already all the chickens in the village.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Deputy Factory Director Li asked again: \"What about other villages?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo pondered: \"It's hard to say, but I can go look for them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Deputy Factory Director Li nodded: \"Mm, I know that supplies are scarce now and procurement work is difficult, but the reception work for the exchange meeting is very important, so you still have to put in more effort. Rest assured, as long as the work is done well, the factory will not treat you unfairly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo responded solemnly: \"Don't worry, Factory Director; even if I run until my legs break, I will try my best to complete the task.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Good! I like this drive of yours to fight and strive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Deputy Factory Director Li happily patted Cao Cao Weiguo on the shoulder, saying as he took out a stack of industrial coupons from his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"These industrial coupons are a personal reward for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Work hard; I have other rewards for completing the task.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo patted his chest excitedly and guaranteed: \"Thank you, Factory Director! Guarantee to complete the task!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the afternoon, while watching the cultural performance, a security section officer ran over to notify Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He said there was a female comrade named Su Mei at the gate looking for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing that Su Mei had come, Cao Cao Weiguo did not delay, asked for leave from Deputy Factory Director Li, and then rushed to the gate without stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>From afar, he saw Su Mei standing outside the gate, and she waved with a smile when she saw him coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo walked up to Su Mei: \"Su Mei, you've been transferred to the Parts Factory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Mei laughed prettily: \"Transferred today. After finishing the procedures, I came to find you. I didn't expect you to have become a deputy director. If our classmates knew, they would definitely be envious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said modestly: \"What's there to be envious of? It's called a deputy director, but actually, it's just managing a cafeteria. Let's not talk outside; let's go to my house to sit for a while. I'll cook myself and make you a few hard dishes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Mei pointed to the Steel Rolling Mill: \"Aren't you working?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo laughed: \"I already asked for leave when I came out. An old classmate has come, so I must show some hospitality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Mei happily patted Cao Cao Weiguo on the shoulder: \"That's decent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo returned to the Steel Rolling Mill to ride his bicycle and carried Su Mei back to the Sihe Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Neighbors saw Cao Cao Weiguo bringing back a beautiful girl and were filled with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Guessing the relationship between Su Mei and Cao Cao Weiguo, they wanted to go up and ask but couldn't open their mouths.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo didn't give the neighbors a chance to ask and walked quickly back home with Su Mei.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Wife, we have a guest at home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing Cao Cao Weiguo's shout, Song Song Yulan walked out quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing the youthful and cute Su Mei, Song Song Yulan couldn't help but feel nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Wife, this is my classmate, Su Mei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Su Mei, this is my wife, Song Song Yulan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Song Song Yulan, Su Mei was a bit amazed, then greeted with a bright smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Hello, Sister-in-law, I am Cao Cao Weiguo's classmate, Su Mei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan greeted with a smile: \"Hello, Comrade Su Mei, please come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Mei was invited into the house, looking at the bright room and brand-new furniture, and praised them endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan entertained enthusiastically, taking out melon seeds and candies, and brewing a pot of tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The three sat in the room chatting, mainly Cao Cao Weiguo and Su Mei talking about interesting things in school.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing the sun was about to set, Cao Cao Weiguo rolled up his sleeves:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Su Mei, what do you want to eat? Tell me and I'll make it for you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Mei laughed and said: \"I'll follow the host's convenience; I'll eat whatever you make.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"That's what you said, then I'll improvise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo laughed and walked into the kitchen, using all his skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Unable to sit still, Su Mei and Song Song Yulan went to the kitchen to help, their eyes shining as they watched Cao Cao Weiguo's exquisite knife skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Such eyes made Song Song Yulan even more nervous. Although it was the first time the two met, she always felt that this Su Mei had bad intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo used his superb culinary skills, plus rich ingredients.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Soon he made dishes that were colorful, fragrant, and delicious, and the fragrance permeated with the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Neighbors who returned to the courtyard after work smelled the fragrance and couldn't help but swallow their saliva.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Soon, the news that Cao Cao Weiguo brought back a beautiful girl also spread.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Shazhu heard it and was full of jealousy; when he went to the Deaf Old Lady's room, he couldn't help but steal a glance at the Cao house.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When he saw Su Mei, his heart suddenly beat faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Too beautiful!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Too cute!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This is simply a little fairy!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Resisting the urge to rush into the Cao house, Seeing Shazhu walked into the Deaf Old Lady's room with a chaotic heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Grandma, do you know who the girl visiting at the Cao house is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What is her relationship with Cao Cao Weiguo?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing Seeing Shazhu's words, the Deaf Old Lady asked with a smile: \"Taken a fancy to that girl?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Shazhu laughed with a red face: \"What are you talking about? I don't even know that girl; I just think she's quite beautiful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Deaf Old Lady said with a smile: \"If you've taken a fancy to her, then you have, what's there to be embarrassed about? I listened for a while in the courtyard; that girl seems to be named Su Mei, and she is a classmate of Cao Cao Weiguo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"If my good grandson has taken a fancy to her, then you must hurry up and pursue her. With your ability, as long as you put your heart into it, you will definitely be able to marry her into the house and have a big fat boy for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>These words made Seeing Shazhu blush, and his heart felt like it was being scratched by a cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing that Cao Cao Weiguo brought a beautiful girl back to the Sihe Academy, the single young men in the courtyard were energized.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One by one, they walked into the backyard to steal a look, and then were conquered by Su Mei's beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Guangtian, Yan Yan Jiefang... one by one, they were drooling greedily.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was just that because of Cao Cao Weiguo, no one dared to run to the Cao house to strike up a conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>",1607,"2026-06-16T06:52:23.012Z","2026-06-17T08:52:03.356Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","119f5b597545f7dc90d7a2c4c59e57f360f11833c5a8c16dabd352320b26ba68","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-141","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-139",843,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsiheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-good-life-cover.jpg"]