[{"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-90":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},2104103,3398,"Chapter 90","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-90",90,"\u003Cp>The Third Master treats that bicycle of his as more important than his own life; he won't even let his own children use it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If you really want to borrow it, you absolutely have to pay.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The next morning, the news of Cao Cao Weiguo helping Qin Qin Huairu spread throughout the compound.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With Seeing Shazhu being such a bigmouth, the residents also learned the details.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Little Huaihua had a high fever, and Jia Jia Zhangshi wouldn't part with a single cent.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu and Seeing Shazhu went to find Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo not only lent them his bicycle but also lent Qin Qin Huairu 10 Brother Yuan for Little Huaihua’s medical treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This act of \"helping those in danger and distress\" made the residents look at Cao Cao Weiguo in a new light.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Before, they had all been saying behind his back that Cao Cao Weiguo was a stingy miser.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Now it seems that was all just hearsay!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He doesn't play the fool by being overly generous, but when a neighbor is in a real crisis, he truly steps up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He lent money when the Lu family was in trouble!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He lent his bike and money when Qin Qin Huairu was in trouble!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Helping in times of need, lending money and goods—this is the real Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Once this matter spread, even the First Master began to see Cao Cao Weiguo differently.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It even made the First Master consider again the idea of having Cao Cao Weiguo provide for his old age.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Previously, he thought Cao Cao Weiguo was cold and selfish.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Now it seems he had misjudged him again!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo helps in emergencies but doesn't support the lazy; he isn't cold, he just has principles.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At his core, he is still kind!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If Cao Cao Weiguo were to provide for his old age, that would be much more reliable than Seeing Shazhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo is not short on money, he is kind-hearted, and he helps people in crises.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If he were to fall ill in the future, Cao Cao Weiguo wouldn't just turn a blind eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Shazhu is loyal and kind, but his financial foundation isn't deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If a major illness or disaster were to strike, he fears Seeing Shazhu would have the heart but lack the means.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The First Master had his thoughts, and the Third Master wasn't sitting still either.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This Cao Cao Weiguo has a kind heart!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Eldest son, eldest daughter-in-law!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Don't you two want to ask Cao Cao Weiguo to help solve your employment problems?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Then you need to be diligent; especially you, Yu Li, spend more time socializing with Cao Weiguo's wife, whether there's a reason or not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Once the relationship is close, your words will carry more weight later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yu Li nodded and said, \"I know, I'll go chat with Song Yulan when I have time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After spending some time together, Yu Li had a good impression of Song Song Yulan.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng said, \"Dad, can we invite Cao Cao Weiguo to a meal? The dinner table is the best place to build rapport.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Third Master said stingily, \"Forget it. Inviting Cao Cao Weiguo to dinner won't be cheap. He eats big fish and meat, and our family doesn't have the means for that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yu Li said irritably, \"We won't even invite him to two meals? Just with empty words, do you think he'll be happy to help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng agreed, \"That's right, Dad. Even for a small business, you have to invest something. If you don't show some sincerity, who's going to look at you properly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Third Master naturally understood this logic, but he just couldn't bear to spend the money.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yu Li pulled Yan Yan Jiecheng away, \"Don't even think about getting your dad to host. We have to handle this ourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng was just as calculating; it was a family skill of the Yans.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng said in a dilemma, \"But I don't have any money. The money I earn goes to the food expenses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yu Li said angrily, \"I really misjudged things marrying into your family. A family charging for meals—I've never heard of such a thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng said obsequiously, \"Wife, why don't you borrow a few Brother Yuan from your parents' home? Once I change jobs and get a raise, I'll pay it back double.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yu Li thought for a moment and said gloomily, \"Fine, I'll find a chance to ask Yu Haitang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After saying this, Yu Li said bitterly, \"What kind of life is this? I'm married and still have to borrow money from my unmarried sister. It's shameful to even say it out loud.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng said awkwardly from the side, \"It's just that we aren't financially independent yet. Once I have a stable job, our life will be better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yu Li curled her lip, \"Hmph, once you earn more, your dad will just want more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng said fiercely, \"If he dares to raise the price, I'll split from the family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yu Li said, \"I hope you keep your word.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yu Li had long wanted to split from the family, but Yan Yan Jiecheng never let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiecheng didn't earn much, and he was still thinking about sponging off his parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Third Master is calculating, and Yan Yan Jiecheng isn't far behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Father and son are both calculating against each other!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Rolling Mill\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After the workers finished their meal, Qin Qin Huairu came to the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Cao Weiguo, you have a guest at home, your wife asked you to go back for a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo, who was checking the kitchenware, asked curiously, \"Sister Qin, do you know what kind of guest it is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu said, \"I don't know. I went home for lunch, and Song Yulan asked me to pass the message to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo smiled, \"Then I know. Thank you, Sister Qin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu smiled brightly, \"Don't be so polite. The message is delivered, so I'm heading back to the workshop to work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After Qin Qin Huairu left, Cao Cao Weiguo asked the cafeteria director for leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Riding his bicycle back home, Song Song Yulan walked out quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan said, \"My brother has come to our house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo smiled, \"My brother-in-law is here, then I must go buy some good wine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan said in a dilemma, \"My brother is here representing the village, looking for your help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Suddenly, Cao Cao Weiguo's heart skipped a beat, \"The village is looking for my help? What kind of help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Cao Weiguo is back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Before Song Song Yulan could speak, Song Xiong walked out with a face full of smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said warmly, \"Come in and sit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The three entered the room, and Cao Cao Weiguo took a cigarette from his pocket and lit it for his brother-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Song Xiong said with a smile, \"Cao Weiguo, I came this time representing the village to ask for your help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo hesitated, \"Brother, tell me what it is first. I don't dare to promise immediately, but if I can help, I definitely will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Song Xiong said, \"You can definitely help with this. The situation is like this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After Song Xiong's explanation, Cao Cao Weiguo suddenly felt relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It turned out that the son of the village head of Shangti Village, Song Ying, was a comrade-in-arms with the village head of Changshui Village, Li Dasheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Once, when the two met at the commune, Li Dasheng showed off that their village's dried goods had sold for a good price.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>During the chat, Song Ying heard Cao Cao Weiguo's name and then asked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Upon learning that he was the cafeteria director of the Rolling Mill, Song Ying confirmed Cao Cao Weiguo's identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This Cao Cao Weiguo was the same Cao Cao Weiguo who married Song Song Yulan.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then he rushed back to the village in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This Cao Cao Weiguo was, after all, the son-in-law of Shangti Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After telling his father about the matter, the two ran to Song Dashan's house.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With the village head coming to the door to discuss business, how could Song Dashan refuse?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Helplessly, he could only send Song Xiong to find Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The main point was that they hoped Cao Cao Weiguo would go to Shangti Village to procure supplies.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The current Cao Cao Weiguo could be said to be the \"God of Wealth\" in the eyes of several villages!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Calling him the \"God of Wealth\" might be an exaggeration.\u003C\u002Fp>",1448,"2026-06-16T06:49:19.248Z","2026-06-17T08:52:03.356Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","39d10b83800485c5a36390773445560828d2057c807a6b933406d7e4fc639ef6","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-91","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-89",843,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsiheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-good-life-cover.jpg"]