[{"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-764":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},2109951,3398,"Chapter 764: Da Mao Visits","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-764",764,"\u003Cp>Nanluoguxiang\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo’s family was having dinner. Today’s dumplings were extra fragrant. So far, he had eaten more than thirty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, Dad...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Ping'an was sitting in a stroller made by Cao Cao Weiguo, his chubby little hands grabbing at the dumplings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo picked up a dumpling, blew it again and again, confirmed it wasn't hot, and sent it to his son’s mouth: \"Stinky boy, didn't you see your dad eating happily?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Ping'an ate a dumpling bite by bite and sat in the stroller clapping happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Cousin Yujuan smiled and wiped Little Ping'an’s mouth, feeling indescribable love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Weiguo! Cao Weiguo brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xu Damao carried two bottles of wine and walked into the courtyard with a smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Xu Damao, please come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo put down his chopsticks and got up to greet him. Xu Xu Damao handed the two bottles of Moutai to Cao Cao Weiguo with a smile: \"Brother Cao Weiguo, sorry to bother you while you’re eating. A friend gave me a few bottles of wine, and I’ll\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>bring you two bottles. Taste it and see how it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo took the wine and laughed: \"Thank you, Brother Xu Damao, please sit down. You came just in time, let’s drink a little together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xu Damao didn't be polite and sat down. Song Song Yulan took out bowls and chopsticks from the cupboard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo poured wine for Xu Xu Damao, and the two chatted while eating and drinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Xu Damao wouldn't visit without a reason, so he naturally wouldn't come to the door with wine for no reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few glasses of wine, Xu Xu Damao began to complain to Cao Cao Weiguo, cursing Seeing Shazhu while drinking, cursing Seeing Shazhu for not being a thing, causing him to be punished and lose his hat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The restroom fighting incident had passed for a while, and Xu Xu Damao had returned to the factory to work, but because he made a mistake, the hat of the Deputy Section Chief of the Propaganda Section was fired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deputy section chief he had worked so hard to get was gone just like that. One can imagine Xu Xu Damao’s mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Seeing Shazhu’s leg was broken, it was hard to relieve his hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, compared to taking revenge on Seeing Shazhu, what he was more anxious about now was how to get back the hat he lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wished he could go to Director Deng’s place eight times a day, but this old guy was cunning and slippery, and his appetite was surprisingly large, which really made him hard to deal with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he couldn't reach other ways. He also visited Factory Manager Li, Vice Factory Manager Xue, and Vice Factory Manager Nie with gifts, but no one gave him a good face, and naturally, no one gave him any promises.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There was no other way!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Da had no choice but to swallow his pride and seek out Cao Wei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Da felt ten thousand times resentful toward Cao Wei, this \"iron buddy\" of his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps, it was jealousy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jealousy that Cao Wei’s official career was smooth sailing and that he was deeply trusted by the leadership.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking back, Cao Wei used to be nothing but a destitute cook with no one to rely on, so poor he could only eat corn buns and pickles at every meal; he was simply incomparable to a projectionist like himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, who knows how, this Cao Wei suddenly hit the jackpot, gained the appreciation of Li Li Huaide, and then rose straight to the top, becoming the Logistics Department Chief before long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sense of this massive disparity can be imagined by anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, relying on his own talent and hard work, he finally gained the leadership's trust, became a Deputy Section Chief, and even entered the Revolutionary Committee—he could truly be said to have held his head high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From then on, he no longer looked at Cao Wei as anything, thinking that it wouldn't be long before he surpassed Cao Wei and lived a better, more glorious life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But heaven does not always grant one's wishes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of that turtle-grandson He He Yuzhu, reality slapped him hard in the face once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was disciplined, his reputation was ruined, his position as Deputy Section Chief was gone, and the leadership’s impression of him had soured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It dropped him from the clouds straight into the gutter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Wei, hehe... that... well, I’ve come to you for something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After so much wasted effort, Xu Da had no choice but to shamelessly beg Cao Wei for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Cao Wei was his \"iron buddy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, once he returned to his peak, he would help Cao Wei at a critical moment; Cao Wei wouldn't be at a loss either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Wei smiled: \"What is it, Brother Da? There’s nothing to be shy about between us brothers; just say what you need to say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Wei knew exactly what Xu Da had been doing during this time, and he had long anticipated this scene today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Wei, it’s like this: because that turtle-grandson He He Yuzhu played dirty, my position as Deputy Section Chief of the Propaganda Section was stripped. I came to you to ask for your advice on how to restore my image in the eyes of the leadership and my fellow workers. After all, I’m still young; my political future cannot end here. I still want to contribute more to the country.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he had already come, Xu Da didn't hold anything back; after one cup of wine, he stated the purpose of his visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Wei pretended to pour Xu Da a drink: \"Brother Da, you know I’ve been running around outside a lot lately and haven't been at the factory much. Although I’ve heard a bit about your situation, it’s all just gossip from the workers—all sorts of things are being said. I don’t know what’s true or false, and I didn't have the time or the nerve to ask you. However, since you’ve come to me for advice today, I need to understand the real situation. As the old saying goes, know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Cao Wei and Xu Da discussing business, Song Song Yulan and Song Cousin Yujuan, having finished eating, took the children into the inner room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Da said with a face full of indignation: \"Brother Wei, He He Yuzhu is maliciously framing me. He fabricated it out of thin air; he is slandering me and intentionally splashing dirty water on me. You know what kind of person I am, don't you? How could I possibly do such a scandalous thing? I am single-mindedly devoted to serving the country, the people, and the workers. I am willing to be an ox or a horse for the people; where would I have the time to go out and mess around? Brother Wei, you must believe me, I am innocent. Everything being spread outside is just He He Yuzhu’s nonsense; that turtle-grandson is too evil.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Wei smiled and said: \"I believe you, Brother Da. I trust your character. Since what He He Yuzhu said is false, and he hasn't produced any substantive evidence, there is hope for your situation. The factory stripping you of your Deputy Section Chief position is likely largely due to He He Yuzhu’s malicious slander, which has spread too widely among the masses and workers. As the saying goes, three people can create a tiger—even if it’s a lie, if enough people say it, people will take it as fact, leading to a bad influence. The factory leadership, under pressure from public opinion, had to remove you from your post. But if this matter is false, then it is only temporary. As long as you perform well in the future, work actively, and make more achievements, I believe the leaders will surely continue to reuse you. So, don't worry too much; just work steadily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Da nodded with a smile on his face, but he was cursing in his heart: *You and this whole routine of yours, are you trying to fool a ghost?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bullshit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is a saying: when people leave, the tea goes cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he was in a position of power, everyone was a friend with arms around shoulders, closer than brothers, especially his subordinates, who obeyed his every word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now that he has been removed from his post, fallen on hard times, and his reputation is ruined, Director Deng ignores him, his former subordinates are indifferent to him, and the Worker Inspection Team treats him like he’s invisible. Whenever there is an action or activity, no one notifies him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he doesn't hurry to turn things around, in a little while, he will truly be finished, and all his previous efforts and hard work will have completely come to nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>",1502,"2026-06-16T08:10:16.781Z","2026-06-16T08:22:08.249Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","0b38def3ca3bbceabbfed88baa0ec28bba350d0e1bce8a1745b5325ec315de4b","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-765","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-763",843,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsiheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-good-life-cover.jpg"]