[{"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-37":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},2103915,3398,"Chapter 37","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-37",37,"\u003Cp>That single \"Mm\" made Cao Cao Weiguo's heart bloom; it felt as sweet as if he had drunk honey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo asked, \"Song Yulan, what do you like to do in your spare time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan said in a voice like a mosquito's hum: \"Feed Old Six.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo was full of curiosity: \"Feed Old Six? Who is Old Six?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan said shyly: \"Old Six is the commune's ox.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo: \"An ox! Song Yulan, you really have a kind heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two began to chat, one sentence after another. Although the topics were few, the distance between them gradually closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo stood up and said: \"Song Yulan, you sit and eat some melon seeds. It's almost time for dinner, I'm going to cook. Is there any dish you particularly like?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan hurriedly stood up and said: \"I'll go with you. I know how to cook.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked into the kitchen together. Cao Cao Weiguo, as if injected with adrenaline, displayed his most dazzling knife skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Weiguo, the potato shreds you cut are so fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The dish you're cooking smells so good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, why did you put so much meat in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't cook this chicken; there are already enough dishes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It smells so good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To please a woman, you must please her stomach!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo's culinary skills filled Song Song Yulan's eyes with admiration, and the delicious dishes filled her heart with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha... did I come back too early?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the two were being affectionate, Mr. Shen entered the room, beaming with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan said shyly: \"Uncle!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said nervously: \"Mr. Shen, please sit down first. I'll finish this dish, and then we can eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Shen looked at the talented man and beautiful woman and said happily: \"Good, you two cook, I'll wait to eat the ready-made meal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sizzling sound, Cao Cao Weiguo quickly finished the last dish, deep-fried pork tenderloin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa! Cao Weiguo, this is too grand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dish after dish was placed on the table, making Mr. Shen drool and feel Cao Cao Weiguo's sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said enthusiastically: \"Mr. Shen, Song Yulan, pick up your chopsticks and taste my cooking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Shen was the first to pick up his chopsticks. A piece of braised pork entered his mouth, and his eyes lit up with the deliciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fragrant, sweet, soft, and melts in the mouth. This is truly a delicacy on earth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan ate a piece of minced meat with tofu, and her large, watery eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Delicious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the first bite, Song Song Yulan stopped worrying about being reserved and turned into a beautiful and cute little foodie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the meal Cao Cao Weiguo had prepared with the most care and happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiccup!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a hearty meal, Song Song Yulan let out a burp and felt so shy she wanted to crawl into a crack in the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How embarrassing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo considerately handed her a cup of tea: \"Song Yulan, drink some water.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Shen said with a smile: \"Good, he knows how to care for people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan held the teacup, feeling both shy and happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Shen restrained his smile and asked solemnly: \"Cao Weiguo, are you satisfied with my niece?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room suddenly became quiet, so quiet that a falling needle could be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo was caught off guard; his heart rate accelerated, and his face flushed hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan gripped the teacup tightly, her heart feeling as if it had stopped beating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Shen coughed, waking Cao Cao Weiguo from his daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo hurriedly stood up and said excitedly: \"Satisfied, I am satisfied.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Shen looked at Song Song Yulan: \"Song Yulan, are you satisfied with Cao Weiguo?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan nodded, her face bright red: \"Satisfied.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo's appearance, job, conversation, and culinary skills... all made her fall for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha... good, my job as a matchmaker is a success!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Shen patted Cao Cao Weiguo on the shoulder and said happily: \"Good lad, I've told you about Song Yulan's family situation. Since you are both willing, then this matter is settled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this era, dating was just this simple and efficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If two young people liked each other, they could directly talk about marriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Shen was both the matchmaker and Song Song Yulan's uncle, so he took charge and discussed the bride price and wedding date with Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bride price was 20 Brother Yuan, which was a drop in the bucket for Cao Cao Weiguo, so he naturally agreed without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this attitude moved Song Song Yulan deeply; her bright eyes looked at Cao Cao Weiguo with deep affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>20 Brother Yuan was as light as a feather to Cao Cao Weiguo, but as heavy as Mount Tai to Song Song Yulan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their village, families who could take out 20 Brother Yuan could be counted on one's fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bride price was no problem, so they moved directly to discussing the marriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Betrothal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Registering the marriage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were now a legal couple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this era, everything was simplified. It might seem a bit too much like child's play, but a glance could last a lifetime. Once they joined hands, it was for a lifetime. There was no need for anything earth-shattering; three meals a day, and in the blink of an eye, they would grow old together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the big things were discussed, Mr. Shen happily took Song Song Yulan home to share the good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo ran to the neighborhood office in high spirits to check on the introduction letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he went to the supply and marketing cooperative for some shopping: red cloth, gift boxes, cotton cloth...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The salesperson looked at the vouchers and asked with a smile: \"Young man, is there a happy occasion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said with a face full of joy: \"Yes, I'm getting married.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The salesperson smiled: \"Congratulations, congratulations!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo left the supply and marketing cooperative happily, carrying big and small bags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, passing through a small alley, he took out candy, pork, and chicken and duck from his storage space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he was getting married, he naturally had to be extravagant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These rewards from signing in now had an excuse to be taken out openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo thought again: \"In this day and age, it seems the 'four big items' (three wheels and one sound) are popular, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't know if Song Song Yulan's parents cared about the three wheels and one sound (radio, bicycle, sewing machine, and watch).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo thought about hurrying to find Deputy Factory Manager Li to see if there were any vouchers for the three wheels and one sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he didn't know that in ordinary families at the time, few households could prepare all four of these big items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they had one of them, it would make the neighbors envious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo already had a Forever-brand bicycle, which was enough to make people envious. ===== CHAPTER 68 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1199,"2026-06-16T06:42:12.639Z","2026-06-16T08:22:04.667Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","6d2245cb608201b6c29a08b35359ef25a8c3a7aee81ea935539d7347d99b70d7","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-38","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-36",843,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsiheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-cover.gif"]