[{"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-161":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},2104449,3398,"Chapter 161","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-161",161,"\u003Cp>As long as Cao Cao Weiguo didn't relent, she would do as Yi Yi Zhonghai said and not leave even if she died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Seeing Shazhu was stupid, he was her own brother, and blood was thicker than water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without the instigation of Yi Yi Zhonghai and the Deaf Old Lady, she had to try her best to save her own brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the begging He He Yushui, Cao Cao Weiguo sighed with difficulty:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He Yushui, let me tell you the truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really don't have the ability to save your brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But for your sake, I can help you meet Seeing Shazhu once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can also understand the situation, and then think of a way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He He Yushui let go of Cao Cao Weiguo and bowed gratefully:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Cao Weiguo, thank you so much, you are really a good person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said helplessly, \"I'm not a good person, I just feel sorry for you, Seeing Shazhu is lucky to have such a good sister like you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go back and rest well today, I'll take you to see your brother tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Brother Cao Weiguo, I'll come find you tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He He Yushui bowed again, then wiped her tears and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yi Yi Zhonghai and the Deaf Old Lady learned that Cao Cao Weiguo had relented and looked at each other with smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The next day\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He He Yushui, Yi Yi Zhonghai, and the Deaf Old Lady came to the door early in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the two old guys, Yi Yi Zhonghai and the Deaf Old Lady, Cao Cao Weiguo's face turned cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Deaf Old Lady was a bit angry, and Yi Yi Zhonghai suppressed his fire and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Weiguo, the Old Lady is worried about Sha Zhuzi and hasn't been able to sleep all night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please help, let the Old Lady see Sha Zhuzi too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, Sha Zhuzi won't be back yet, and the Old Lady will fall ill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Cao Cao Weiguo also intended to let the Deaf Old Lady see Seeing Shazhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, how could he deal with these two piles of stinking dog shit, the Deaf Old Lady and Yi Yi Zhonghai?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he still had to pretend; if he couldn't act well, how could he pit people?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Lady, First Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's get the ugly words out of the way first, I'm willing to help He Yushui and you go see Seeing Shazhu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I can't guarantee whether you'll be able to see him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, Seeing Shazhu is locked up in the Security Section.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether you can visit or not is up to the Security Section.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Deaf Old Lady's face looked ugly, and Yi Yi Zhonghai smiled and said, \"Understood, understood, we are already very grateful that you are willing to help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said with a cold face, \"I'll go to the steel rolling mill to scout the path first, you go directly to the canteen gate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Cao Cao Weiguo pushed his bicycle and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Deaf Old Lady poked the ground with her cane in annoyance, \"Little rabbit with no one to teach him, I, the old lady, will teach him how to be a person sooner or later!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He He Yushui looked at the Deaf Old Lady with annoyance and walked forward on her own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yi Yi Zhonghai supported the Deaf Old Lady, \"Old Lady, should I go borrow a flatbed cart to pull you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Deaf Old Lady said with disgust, \"The flatbed cart is too bumpy, can't you carry me like my good grandson?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Yi Yi Zhonghai feel uncomfortable, and he endured his displeasure and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, I'll carry you, but I can't compare to Sha Zhuzi, that strong young man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't complain if I'm slow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Deaf Old Lady said unhappily, \"Stop saying useless things, let's go, I'm worried to death about my good grandson.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yi Yi Zhonghai carried the Deaf Old Lady and walked out of the Sihe Academy like an old ox.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Liu Haizhong sneer with gloating, cursing Yi Yi Zhonghai for bringing it on himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yi Yi Zhonghai carried the Deaf Old Lady to the steel rolling mill canteen, his old waist was almost broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panting, he put the Deaf Old Lady down, \"Old Lady, wait here for a while, I'll go find Cao Cao Weiguo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Cao Weiguo, this little rabbit, doesn't even know how to wait here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He He Yushui stood behind, looking at the Deaf Old Lady coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Deaf Old Lady treated Seeing Shazhu as a grandson, but never treated her as a granddaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she was in elementary school, she was hungry and uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She went to the Deaf Old Lady for food, but was driven out with disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since then, she rarely entered the Deaf Old Lady's room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Cao Cao Weiguo and Yi Yi Zhonghai walked out of the canteen:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He Yushui, Old Lady, First Master, follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took the three of them to a remote workshop, and the people from the Security Section stood outside with guns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This formation made the Deaf Old Lady behave, and He He Yushui's legs felt weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Director Cao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two guards greeted him with a smile, and Cao Cao Weiguo took two packs of cigarettes out of his pocket:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One pack each, don't be polite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Director Cao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two guards took the cigarettes happily, then skillfully opened the gate that was locked with an iron lock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Cao, it can't be too long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, brothers, I won't make it difficult for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo took He He Yushui and the three of them into the workshop, and after a few steps, the gate was closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the damp and dark workshop, it was empty and a bit scary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Shazhu sat on a chair, his hands and feet tied tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing someone come in, he immediately shouted hoarsely, \"Let me out! Let me out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He He Yushui ran toward Seeing Shazhu with red eyes, and Seeing Shazhu was also stunned for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Shazhu shouted excitedly, \"He Yushui! I'm here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sha Zhuzi! My good grandson!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Deaf Old Lady walked toward Seeing Shazhu with her cane, and Yi Yi Zhonghai followed behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing He He Yushui, the Deaf Old Lady, and Yi Yi Zhonghai, Seeing Shazhu trembled with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he hadn't been caught for long, Seeing Shazhu had really suffered enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The various projects had given Seeing Shazhu enough of a thrill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now seeing his relatives come, he was moved to tears:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He Yushui, Old Lady, First Master, are you here to take me out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He He Yushui said with a heartache, \"Brother, I!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yi Yi Zhonghai asked, \"Sha Zhuzi, are you okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Deaf Old Lady touched Seeing Shazhu's face, \"My good grandson, you've suffered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Yi Yi Zhonghai's words, Seeing Shazhu's eyes became gray:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They said that after I compensate for the factory's losses, they will consider letting me leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I! I have no money!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Deaf Old Lady asked, \"Good grandson, you have no money, but Grandma does, how much money do you need? Grandma will go home and get it for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Shazhu said guiltily, \"Grandma, they want me to compensate five hundred and eighty Brother Yuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Deaf Old Lady was stunned, \"What? Five hundred and eighty Brother Yuan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yi Yi Zhonghai was shocked, \"How could it be so much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1248,"2026-06-16T06:53:26.533Z","2026-06-16T08:22:04.667Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","88b12d0c4e9f22d30d10c1e502be4c656a9cc31b69e3d43b064984c3ee44dda2","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-162","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-160",843,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsiheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-good-life-cover.jpg"]