[{"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-64":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},2104005,3398,"Chapter 64: Treasure Hunting at the Pigeon Market","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-64",64,"\u003Cp>The Sihe Academy\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early in the morning, a sedan broke the tranquility of the Sihe Academy. ===== CHAPTER 115 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Amidst the envious gazes of his neighbors, Cao Cao Weiguo got into the car and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was the weekend, most people were home resting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being picked up by a car first thing in the morning became the talk of the neighborhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng said enviously, \"Cao Cao Weiguo is incredible. It hasn't been long, and he's already riding in a car again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Master looked at Yu Li, \"Eldest daughter-in-law, you should spend more time with Song Song Yulan when you're free.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chat with her, talk to her, and build a good relationship. It'll be good for our family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Li said unhappily, \"I don't have anything in common with a country girl. We can't even hold a conversation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Master said, \"If you have nothing to say, find something. It gets easier after the first time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Song Song Yulan was a country girl before she married Cao Cao Weiguo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But she married him, and now she's the Director's wife.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So many people want to curry favor with her but don't have the chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Mistress said, \"Song Song Yulan has been making clothes lately. Eldest daughter-in-law, if you go over and lend a hand, she'll definitely welcome you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Master said shrewdly, \"That's a good idea!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our family can also use the Cao family's sewing machine while we're at it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe we can even pick up some fabric scraps.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng also chimed in, \"Wife, you're just sitting around anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It wouldn't hurt to go help Song Song Yulan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've been looking for a chance to ask Cao Cao Weiguo to help me solve my work problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you build a good relationship with Song Song Yulan, it'll help me too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still a temporary worker, with low pay and exhausting labor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had always wanted to change jobs, but he had neither connections nor money, so he never had the opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Cao Cao Weiguo doing so well, he set his sights on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her parents-in-law and husband all pushing her,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Li had no choice but to bite the bullet and go curry favor with Song Song Yulan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Master snorted jealously, his old face drooping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo, a junior, was thriving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he, the Second Master, was frustrated and had yet to hold any official position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Guangtian said with a smile, \"Dad, why don't you give Cao Cao Weiguo some gifts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ask him to put in a good word with the leaders above for you. Maybe you'll be promoted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Mistress said unhappily, \"Where would we find spare money for gifts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, asking your father to give gifts to a junior...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If word got out, where would your father put his face?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Guangtian curled his lip, \"No matter how junior he is, he's still a leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Master was tempted, but he couldn't bring himself to do it, and he was too stingy with his money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph! I am the Second Master of this courtyard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Asking me to give Cao Cao Weiguo a gift? He doesn't deserve it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only a brainless, spendthrift fool like you could come up with such an idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Master snorted angrily, turned around, and went back into his room with a gloomy face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was all Cao Cao Weiguo's fault; his good mood for the weekend was completely ruined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cao Residence\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breakfast and feeding the two chickens, Song Song Yulan began sewing clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she was a beginner, her stitches often went astray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Song Yulan, you're busy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Yu, please, have a seat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Yu Li come over, Song Song Yulan quickly stood up to greet her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Li said with a smile, \"Sister Song Yulan, I heard you're making clothes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had nothing to do at home, so I thought I'd come over and lend you a hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan said happily, \"Thank you, Sister Yu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Li looked at the brand-new sewing machine and couldn't help but feel envious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had always wanted a sewing machine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she and her husband had no money, and her parents-in-law wouldn't help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Li asked, \"Sister Song Yulan, how does this sewing machine work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan brought over a chair and set it down, \"Sister Yu, sit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The machine is good, but I'm too clumsy; I still can't use it well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Li didn't sit in the chair Song Song Yulan had provided, but instead sat in the chair in front of the sewing machine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting before the machine, she touched the high-quality fabric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Li said enviously, \"This material is really good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Da-da-da-da...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of the sewing machine rang out. Yu Li sewed skillfully, her stitches dense and straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Yu, your skill is amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan looked at Yu Li with admiration, her eyes shining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Practice makes perfect. You'll get better the more you do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The presser foot is very important. Different feet have different effects. You need to practice and study this more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pulling the fabric and feeding it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Li explained as she sewed, and Song Song Yulan benefited greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Yu, try the peanuts I just boiled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were fresh peanuts Cao Cao Weiguo had brought back yesterday, and Song Song Yulan had boiled a pot early in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are fresh peanuts! You can't even find them on the market yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Li looked at the boiled peanuts on the plate in surprise, thinking to herself that Cao Cao Weiguo was truly capable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mmm, they smell so good. What seasonings did you put in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She peeled one and put it in her mouth, her eyes lighting up as she savored the taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan said happily, \"I put in salt, chili, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, scallions, ginger, and garlic. It's a recipe Cao Weiguo taught me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Li said with a smile, \"No wonder they're so delicious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan brought over the peanuts and began pouring tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her enthusiasm and simplicity made Yu Li feel favorably toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eating the boiled peanuts and drinking the fragrant tea,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the two women chatted and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Li said enviously, \"Sister Song Yulan, you are truly blessed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at this life you're living—prosperous and full of flavor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of her life at the Yan family, where they were so stingy that even pickled vegetables were divided by the stalk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, but she had to pay for her meals and rent every month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was calculated clearly; it didn't feel like a family living together at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Li held her teacup and looked around the room:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's so good to marry a capable man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although most of the furniture in the room was old, there was plenty of it, and everything was complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially that fully stocked kitchen; there probably wasn't another family in the whole courtyard that could compare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating half a plate of boiled peanuts and feeling satisfied, Yu Li diligently helped Song Song Yulan with her sewing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she worked, she continued to teach Song Song Yulan techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xihai ===== CHAPTER 116 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1211,"2026-06-16T06:44:15.824Z","2026-06-16T08:22:04.667Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","d1bd52799185c883b04fe6a5f6819301e70beefd7ca021633ccb5855e74a88fa","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-65","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-63",843,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsiheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-cover.gif"]