[{"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-18":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Siheyuan: The Salted Fish's Beautiful 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},2103861,3398,"Chapter 18","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-18",18,"\u003Cp>The old man's eyes lit up, and he said happily, \"The price is fair, I'll take them all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said with an expressionless face, \"Tonight at 10 o'clock, wait for me at the south entrance of Pigu Hutong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man smiled, \"Good, 10 o'clock, see you there.\" ===== CHAPTER 32 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jingcheng\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pigu Hutong\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a place Cao Cao Weiguo had passed by once, a location he mentioned casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the pigeon market, Cao Cao Weiguo walked toward Pigu Hutong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a risk in the transaction with the old man, and Cao Cao Weiguo had the intention to go back on his word and give up on the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the pigeon market, in the dark environment, no one could see anyone clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Cao Cao Weiguo went back on his word, the old man had no way to do anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the benefits within reach were too tempting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted a relatively stable shipping channel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo arrived near the south entrance of Pigu Hutong at 9:30.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hid in a small alley and stared at the south entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At 9:50, an old man brought a tall man to the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo observed until 10:10 before putting on a facial mask and walking quickly to the entrance with two large sacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was tall, but Cao Cao Weiguo wasn't afraid of him robbing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The secret Tai Chi boxing rewarded by the sign-in was not just for show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old man, take a look at the things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo walked quickly to the old man and handed the two sacks to the tall man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man smiled and handed the money to Cao Cao Weiguo, \"Young man, you have quite a few schemes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said, \"I'm a naturally timid person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man opened the sack and took a look, then lifted it to weigh it, \"Second Uncle, no problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man swallowed his saliva and asked expectantly, \"Young man, do you have any other good things recently?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo thought for a while and said, \"I can't say for sure now, but I will go to the pigeon market in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man said expectantly, \"Then I'll wait for you at the old place in the pigeon market.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo didn't say much and left in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking into a small alley, he turned around and walked toward the Sihe Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he returned to his home in the Sihe Academy, the clock on the wall was already 11:20.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Need to buy a bicycle quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Washing up and brushing his teeth, he had a beautiful sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Cao Cao Weiguo found the cafeteria director and asked about the bicycle coupon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cafeteria director told Cao Cao Weiguo a channel, but the cost was not cheap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Money!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo really didn't lack it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After work\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo carried three white-striped chickens and knocked on the door of Deputy Factory Director Li's house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding! Daily sign-in successful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obtained 5 jin of white sugar, 1 jin of chili seeds!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, I'm a worker at the rolling mill. I'm here to visit Factory Director Li. Sorry for the intrusion, please forgive me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged woman opened the door, and Cao Cao Weiguo said politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Politeness costs nothing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the three chickens Cao Cao Weiguo brought, the woman was beaming:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No intrusion, no intrusion, come in quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman shouted toward the study, \"Old Li, a fellow worker is here to see you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo followed her into the house and handed the chickens to the woman:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A little token, please don't mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman took the chickens and smiled happily:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You came, why bring gifts? Please sit down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deputy Factory Director Li, who came out of the study, was a bit surprised to see Cao Cao Weiguo and the chickens in his wife's hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Cao Cao Weiguo, but the two rarely had contact and hadn't said a few words to each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, he had never thought much of a cook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, for the sake of the three chickens, Deputy Factory Director Li began to smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Weiguo, what made you think of coming here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman happily took the chickens to the kitchen, and Cao Cao Weiguo got straight to the point:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Factory Director Li, I heard you have a bicycle coupon, so I came to bother you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deputy Factory Director Li said in surprise, \"You want a bicycle coupon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo took 10 ten-Brother Yuan bills out of his pocket and smiled, placing them on the coffee table:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know bicycle coupons are very scarce, but I heard you treat fellow workers like brothers, so I had the nerve to ask you for help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten ten-Brother Yuan bills made Deputy Factory Director Li's eyes light up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo took out one hundred Brother Yuan at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bicycle coupon wasn't worth that much money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was clearly giving him benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Weiguo, helping fellow workers is what should be done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're too polite. Sit down, I'll go get the coupon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deputy Factory Director Li greeted Cao Cao Weiguo to sit down happily and turned to the study to take out the bicycle coupon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Factory Director Li, thank you so much. You are the best leader I have ever seen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting the bicycle coupon, Cao Cao Weiguo thanked him excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deputy Factory Director Li smiled happily, \"Hahaha... Cao Weiguo, you are sensible. If you need anything in the future, you can come to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said quickly, \"Definitely, definitely. Having a leader like you who is willing to help is my good fortune.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having obtained the bicycle coupon, Cao Cao Weiguo said goodbye after flattering him a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he left the family building, it was already dark outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The state-run store was already closed, so he would have to buy the bicycle tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day at work, Cao Cao Weiguo asked Deputy Factory Director Li to issue a unit certificate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lunch, Cao Cao Weiguo asked the cafeteria director for leave and headed to the state-run store excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking into the simply decorated state-run store, he saw the warning sign \"No beating customers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give me a Permanent brand 28-inch bicycle!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Handing the bicycle coupon to the salesperson, the nearby customers showed surprised and envious eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The salesperson checked the bicycle coupon: \"185 Brother Yuan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo took out a stack of banknotes generously, attracting the eyes of several female customers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young, handsome, and rich!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marrying him would definitely be happy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confirming that the money and coupon were correct, the salesperson pushed out a brand-new Permanent brand 28-inch bicycle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting the bicycle, Cao Cao Weiguo went to handle the \"Bicycle License\" with the purchase receipt and unit certificate without stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After stamping the steel seal on the handlebars, the main beam, etc., he received the bicycle license plate, installed it in the designated position, and received a \"Bicycle License.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all the procedures were complete, Cao Cao Weiguo rode the bicycle, attracting the attention of passersby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So young and already has a bicycle, truly capable.\" ===== CHAPTER 33 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1206,"2026-06-16T06:41:09.589Z","2026-06-16T08:22:04.667Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","511fbf1f0015276351bc2bf868bd9cb2790dcfbe2afab2e01a20f841da310492","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-19","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-17",843,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsiheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-cover.gif"]