[{"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-62":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},2103940,3398,"Chapter 62","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-62",62,"\u003Cp>But he was willing to accept these \"losses,\" and even took pride in them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Mingyuan patted his chest and guaranteed: \"Director Cao, I guarantee with my personality that the things in our village will be of good quality and quantity. If anyone cheats, I will definitely break their hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price Cao Cao Weiguo gave was far higher than other procurement personnel; this was a kind help to the folks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would never allow it to be destroyed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things like \"repaying kindness with ingratitude\" would make people point fingers at them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Village Chief welcomed Cao Cao Weiguo to the brigade, and the folks soon arrived with bags and bundles of things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't be surprised that the villagers were so enthusiastic; it was just that these days were too bitter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because private trading was prohibited, it wasn't easy to encounter a procurement officer who gave such a high price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they didn't seize this opportunity, who knew if there would be another one in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Village Chief poured tea and water for Cao Cao Weiguo, accompanying him to chat thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The accountant and village cadres weighed and recorded them by category, checking each one carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All cadres received instructions from the Village Chief, fearing that someone would do something wrong and affect the reputation of the whole village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until they had eaten a \"sumptuous\" lunch, there were several piles of ingredients in the brigade's courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo settled the payment on the spot, and the villagers who received the money and coupons were full of joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Cao, thank you so much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a high price has really helped our village a lot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said: \"Village Chief, look, you're saying these things again. It's because you and the villagers helped me that I could receive so many good things on time and in quantity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Touching the large hemp bag full of dried sweet potatoes, Cao Cao Weiguo said: \"Village Chief, can you help me find an empty room in the village to use as a temporary warehouse? I'll store the things here for the time being and pull them back together once the procurement is complete. Don't worry, I'll pay the rent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Village Chief said: \"Director Cao is being too formal. There is an empty courtyard in the village, and I will find someone to clean it up immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a call from the Village Chief, the enthusiastic villagers soon cleaned up a courtyard with three adobe houses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than twenty bags of dried goods were also put into the room, stacked neatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo thanked the Village Chief and took cigarettes from his pocket to distribute to the villagers who helped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One \"Da Da Qianmen\" cigarette each made the villagers very happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo looked at the Village Chief and asked: \"Village Chief, does the village have a stone mill? I want to buy one. This is my private matter, so pay whatever it costs. You mustn't be formal with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A nearby villager hurriedly said: \"Director Cao, my family has a stone mill. Although it's old, it can definitely be used.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said happily: \"Brother, is it convenient to take me to see it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The villager said with a smile: \"Convenient, convenient, we can go to my house right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo followed the villager home and saw a stone mill about 80 centimeters in diameter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo touched the stone mill affectionately: \"Brother Liu, this stone mill is not bad. Brother, how much do you want to sell it for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Villager Liu Liu Baishan said: \"I don't know how much to sell it for either. Director Cao, just give whatever you think is fair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo thought for a moment and said: \"Brother, is ten Brother Yuan okay? If it's suitable, I'll take this stone mill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Liu Baishan was shocked: \"Ten Brother Yuan! That's too much! Too much! Just give me three or five Brother Yuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This stone mill used to belong to a big traitor's family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, the big traitor was overthrown, and the land and property were confiscated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one wanted this stone mill, so he pulled it home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his heart, this thing wasn't worth much, and three or five Brother Yuan was already a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo bought his family's dried sweet potatoes and dried potatoes at a high price, which had already helped his family a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he sold a stone mill to Cao Cao Weiguo for ten Brother Yuan, he would be pointed at by the folks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simple and honest nature flows in the blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo took out a ten-Brother Yuan note from his pocket and stuffed it into Liu Liu Baishan's hand: \"Brother Liu, I don't know how much this stone mill is worth, but I like this stone mill, and I think it's worth ten Brother Yuan. You mustn't refuse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Liu Baishan held the ten Brother Yuan as if holding a hot iron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Liu Baishan's wife also said anxiously: \"Director Cao, ten Brother Yuan is really too much. We can't take advantage of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said with a face full of joy: \"Brother Liu, Sister-in-law, you are not taking advantage of me, because I like this stone mill very much, and in my heart, it is really worth ten Brother Yuan, so this money is what you deserve. If you don't accept it, then I won't take this stone mill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Liu Baishan and his wife looked at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Liu Baishan said: \"Director Cao, I'll accept the money. I'll send the stone mill to your house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo thanked him: \"Then thank you, Brother Liu. Just help me send the stone mill to the temporary warehouse, and then the stone mill and the dried goods will be pulled back together.\" ===== CHAPTER 112 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jingcheng\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun was setting, and in the afterglow of the sunset, people returned to the courtyard in twos and threes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoke rose from each household, and the aroma of food permeated the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Weiguo is back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Weiguo, where did you go? You brought back so many things!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What two fat big hens!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo returned pushing his bicycle, and the bags and bundles of things made the neighbors envious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Master rubbed his hands and leaned over: \"Cao Weiguo, your life is busy enough now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo smiled: \"I'm holding a concurrent position as a procurement officer, so I have to run to the countryside every day. My two legs are almost running thin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Master flattered: \"The capable do more work! This shows you have great ability; otherwise, why wouldn't the factory leaders let others hold concurrent positions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo smiled: \"Third Master, don't mock me. I won't chat with you for now; I've been rushing back all the way, and my stomach is drumming with hunger. I have to go home and eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The stomach is a big matter, go back quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Master stared at the things on the bicycle with reluctance, wishing his eyes could grow on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially those two big hens, they were too attractive!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Weiguo is back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Weiguo, where did you buy the big hens? They're so fat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandma Liu, you're busy. The food you stir-fried is so fragrant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhou, why are you washing clothes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Bai, have time to sit at my house more. Song Yulan has been praising your needlework.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, I'll go find Song Yulan after eating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking home, Cao Cao Weiguo greeted the neighbors with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at how this guy lives!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Weiguo has ability!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard Cao Weiguo is not only a deputy director but also holds a concurrent position as a procurement officer, holding two salaries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The deputy director's salary is 87.5 Brother Yuan, which is already high enough. Holding another salary must be over a hundred Brother Yuan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Over a hundred Brother Yuan is the highest salary in the whole courtyard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With so much money, you couldn't spend it all even if you ate meat every day!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides the salary, there are also perks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at all the good things Cao Cao Weiguo has on his cart!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"People compare with people, and it's infuriating!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Cao Weiguo has made it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a pity I didn't build a good relationship with Cao Cao Weiguo before, otherwise I could have shared some of the glory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The neighbors in the courtyard were full of envy, and Jia Jia Zhangshi, who was sewing shoe soles at the door, gnashed her teeth in hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu stared straight at Cao Cao Weiguo's back, her heart almost floating to the Cao house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha Zhu clenched his fists in jealousy, wishing he could rush over and beat Cao Cao Weiguo up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha Zhu said impatiently: \"Sister Qin, stop staring. That petty person won't help your family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu sighed: \"Alas, why is Cao Cao Weiguo so heartless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha Zhu despised: \"That guy is a complete petty person, fawning over the powerful and trampling on the weak. He only cares about interests in his eyes, and has no human touch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the back courtyard, Song Song Yulan, who was collecting clothes, was very happy to see Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you come back so late?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo smiled: \"The dirt road in Shimen Village is not easy to walk on, so I was delayed on the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan looked at the bags and bundles in surprise: \"Oh my! Where did all these things come from? And two chickens!\" ===== CHAPTER 113 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1609,"2026-06-16T06:42:12.639Z","2026-06-16T08:22:04.667Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","888d5b9d053f575a6b19e11e904a063f70cb93c3c7a930604ca4f2903b47f25c","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-63","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-61",843,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsiheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-cover.gif"]