[{"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-75":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},2104088,3398,"Chapter 75","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-75",75,"\u003Cp>Steel Rolling Mill\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The First Uncle, Second Uncle, Qin Qin Huairu, and others were all stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, Qin Qin Huairu was assigned heavy work by the workshop director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Seeing Shazhu was suspended for reflection for hitting someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just half a day, both of them had been dealt with, one more miserably than the other!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone wasn’t stupid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little bit of thought and they knew something was fishy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These changes all started with the chicken theft yesterday!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One didn’t need to think to know the mastermind was Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The First Uncle frowned: “This Cao Cao Weiguo has deep thoughts and a cruel heart; he’s not a good person!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if one were to rely on such a person for old-age support, one would have to be extremely cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One careless move and one could be finished off!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Shazhu was easy to control, but his “brain didn’t work well,” and he was kneaded like mud by others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would he have the ability to provide “old-age support” in the future?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu looked at the loudspeaker with trembling legs, unable to stop the fear in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This Cao Cao Weiguo’s methods were too vicious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her being assigned heavy work by the workshop director definitely had something to do with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, this workshop director was one of her sycophants, always thinking about taking advantage of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today, he was the opposite, becoming iron-faced and selfless, arranging the most exhausting heavy work for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone said no one was meddling, she wouldn’t believe it even if she died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One didn’t need to think much to know the person meddling was Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now hearing that Seeing Shazhu had been suspended, Qin Qin Huairu was even more certain that Cao Cao Weiguo was taking revenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she felt wronged!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ones who offended Cao Cao Weiguo were clearly Seeing Shazhu, Jia Jia Zhangshi, and Bang Geng!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why target her!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle Liu Haizhong gripped the hammer in his hand, feeling both jealous and respectful of Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder he could become a leader at such a young age; his methods were truly formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than a day, he had left Qin Qin Huairu and Seeing Shazhu half-dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a level-seven forger and had many apprentices and grand-apprentices in the factory, so he was well-informed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he and Qin Qin Huairu were not in the same workshop, he had heard of Qin Qin Huairu’s miserable state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman being assigned to move and transport parts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was work that would make even a man’s waist ache and legs go weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If no one was pulling strings behind the scenes, would that lecherous workshop director be willing to arrange such heavy work for Qin Qin Huairu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there was Seeing Shazhu, that blockhead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He offended Cao Cao Weiguo yesterday, and today he was suspended for “hitting someone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Cao Cao Weiguo wasn’t behind this, then it was too much of a coincidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Uncle sighed: “He doesn’t act unless he has to, but once he does, it’s earth-shattering; impressive!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From now on, one must be careful in dealing with Cao Cao Weiguo and must never offend him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still wanted to be an official; he couldn’t be brought down by Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Damou was dancing with joy in the propaganda section, wishing he could sing out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha… Seeing Shazhu really deserves it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s very satisfying! Truly satisfying!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Damou couldn’t wait to run to the kitchen: “Cao Weiguo, where is Seeing Shazhu now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said: “That guy should be locked up in the security section.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Damou said happily: “Good! The security section is good!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That place is most suitable for Seeing Shazhu. Cao Weiguo, you stay busy, I’m going to go show some concern for Seeing Shazhu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Xu Damou’s schadenfreude, Cao Cao Weiguo couldn’t help but shake his head secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Human nature!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Damou and Seeing Shazhu had always been at each other’s throats; neither was a good sort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Hua and Fatty were cleaning up with gloomy faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was their fate so bitter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be saddled with such an unreliable master like Seeing Shazhu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hadn’t learned much of the craft, but they had been implicated plenty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they had recognized someone else as their master in the beginning, they would probably have finished their apprenticeship long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wouldn’t still be miserable apprentices until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After work, Cao Cao Weiguo carried a chicken to visit Li Dong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Dong, who was cutting vegetables and cooking in the room, was full of life, not looking injured at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You should at least put on an act, don’t let people find out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo handed the chicken to Li Dong: “Otherwise, how could you have the nerve to take Seeing Shazhu’s compensation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Dong beamed: “This is my home, there are no outsiders.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said with a smile: “You’ve worked hard this time, just rest at home for a few more days, don’t be in a hurry to go to work.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Dong said: “How many days of rest is appropriate? Staying at home all the time is also boring.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo: “Rest for ten days. If you’re bored, send some gifts to the matchmaker and hurry up and find a wife.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Dong scratched his head: “That’s a good idea. Then I’ll give this chicken to Matchmaker Li and let her introduce a girl to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said with a smile: “Put in some effort, and I’ll give you a big gift when the time comes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Dong said happily: “Then I really have to work overtime to find a wife.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two chatted for a while, and Cao Cao Weiguo rode his bicycle home happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding! Daily check-in successful!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Obtained 1 Omega watch, 1 jin of spinach seeds!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A watch!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo rode his bicycle into the alley in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found a quiet place with no one around to take out the reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>OMEGA is a world-famous watchmaking enterprise and brand, with the English name “omega” and the symbol “Ω”.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was founded by Louis Brandt in 1848.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Omega marks glorious achievements in the history of watchmaking, standing tall among its peers, and is quite exquisite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With its advanced watchmaking technology, Omega has been a pioneer in the watchmaking industry for 150 years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The watch rewarded by the system is from the Speedmaster series, with a simple appearance, and the size and color scheme have been carefully designed, retaining the consistent inner essence and iconic appearance of Omega’s famous chronographs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This watch features a gold case with a polished and brushed gold bezel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The watch is paired with a gray-brown leather strap, and the case back is embossed with an emblem pattern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cool! Handsome!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He put the watch on his left hand with joy and made a handsome pose to check the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he had wanted to get a watch coupon, but he didn’t expect the system to directly reward him with an Omega Speedmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this watch were shown off, he could definitely become the coolest kid on the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Low profile! Low profile!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, Cao Cao Weiguo chanted to himself to calm his excited mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiding the Omega watch in his sleeve, Cao Cao Weiguo hummed a song while riding his bike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bicycle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sewing machine!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already collected three of the “three rounds and one sound.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a while, he would definitely put in some effort for his wife and strive to bring the “one sound” (radio) home as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Cao Cao Weiguo returned to the Sihe Academy happily, all the neighbors looked at him with strange expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of those gazes carried some fear!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After work, the residents who worked at the steel rolling mill returned to the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t take long for the miserable state of Seeing Shazhu and Qin Qin Huairu to spread throughout the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without needing to say more, people knew the mastermind was Cao Cao Weiguo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just that they didn’t expect Cao Cao Weiguo to act so quickly and ruthlessly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Qin Qin Huairu returned home, she was so tired that she collapsed on the bed, and dinner was made by Jia Jia Zhangshi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, Jia Jia Zhangshi was still shouting at Qin Qin Huairu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, Qin Qin Huairu exploded and vented all the grievances she had suffered at the factory onto Jia Jia Zhangshi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This caught Jia Jia Zhangshi off guard, leaving her feeling both angry and afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Qin Qin Huairu revealed the soles of her feet, Jia Jia Zhangshi was shocked and widened her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood blisters were shocking to the eye!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And many blood blisters had already been stepped on and broken, looking incredibly painful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Jia Jia Zhangshi wailed in the courtyard, cursing Cao Cao Weiguo for being black-hearted and vicious.\u003C\u002Fp>",1496,"2026-06-16T06:49:19.248Z","2026-06-16T08:22:04.667Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","274710b1d69731ea917bf853233ec206e1298235d5d2cac3d62eb18b58dd2502","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-76","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-74",843,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsiheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-good-life-cover.jpg"]