Chapter 135

As Yang Qing had expected, the other large courtyards of Hongxing Jiedao did not have much opposition to the street's directed bonds, and the bond issuance went very smoothly.

That's the advantage of bonds: if you object, you don't have to buy; let those who want to buy do so. There's no need to deal with all that trouble.

Having the 95th Courtyard as a shining example gave most people great confidence.

Now that they had money, Hongxing Jiedao immediately sprang into action.

What Yan Jie Cheng had feared—finding no work—not only didn't happen; instead he became so busy he forgot about wanting to hang out with Yang Qing.

Today they installed racks in this courtyard; tomorrow they'll install racks in that courtyard.

The other large courtyards of Hongxing Jiedao changed from day to day.

Professor Chen Hong recruited many more people from the Agricultural College, thus avoiding delays in pushing forward the family farm project.

As time passed, the summary of this year's summer harvest showed that the grain yield far exceeded last year's.

Society as a whole breathed a sigh of relief in the face of this situation, which also indirectly showed the correctness of their reflection this time.

The plants in the 95th Courtyard were growing exceptionally well, and some had already begun to bloom.

A rich floral fragrance filled the courtyard.

The courtyard, far from being darkened by the planting work, instead exuded a vigorous vitality.

The situation in the other courtyards was not as harmonious as that of the 95th Courtyard.

With more people around, all sorts of characters appeared, and various conflicts kept emerging.

With the support of Director Wang and the street office, Chen Hong wielded a carrot in one hand and a big stick in the other, letting them taste the flair of the 188 Supreme Ultimate woman.

All the men in the street were subdued by Chen Hong; just hearing her name made them turn pale.

Everyone knew Yang Qing had a very formidable wife, and no one dared to bully him anymore.

That day, Chen Hong returned from outside looking exhausted.

Yang Qing hurried forward to support her, helping her onto the new lounge chair he had someone make under the osmanthus tree.

Then he brought a towel and a foot-washing basin and gave her a thorough wipe-down.

While massaging her, he listened to her nagging.

"I'm furious— the women of Courtyard 72 treated my words like farts, then they trotted out their own things. I went to her door to speak with her, and she even summoned her two sons, trying to act like a ruffian."

""You say I should indulge her?""

Yang Qing nodded in agreement.

""No way— who are we? We represent the interests of most people in the street; how could we let her take advantage of the public?""

Chen Hong was very pleased; her husband's comic relief was always just right.

""Ah, yes— how could we let her take advantage of the street?""

""In just a few moves I had her two sons bawling for their parents, and that old woman was instantly dumbfounded.""

""Honestly, without even checking around, do they think Supreme Ultimate Chen Hong is so easy to bully?""

Yang Qing continued to praise her.

""Everyone knows the great name of Commissioner Chen Hong now, right?""

""I think she's just ignorant and ill-informed; tomorrow I'll go give her a piece of my mind so she understands who really calls the shots in Hongxing Jiedao.""

Chen Hong listened contentedly to Yang Qing's boasting and slowly drifted off to sleep.

Yang Qing looked at Chen Hong's state and felt heartbroken.

My wife is working for the welfare of the whole street, yet you're still giving her trouble.

This matter must be met with a lesson for her.

That evening, Liu Guangtian returned from school.

Yang Qing called him over and explained the situation.

Liu Guangtian patted his chest and said.

""Brother Qing'er, don't worry about this— if the woman from Courtyard 72 causes trouble again, I'll have someone smash her windows at night.""

""Despicable— my sister-in-law works herself to death for them every day, yet they dare to pull tricks.""

""We must let them see some real action.""

Yang Qing laughed and patted his shoulder.

""In a bit, bring your steamed buns over— today I've rustled up something good for you, brother.""

Upon hearing that, Liu Guangtian knew it would be something tasty— this Brother Qing is always out early and back late, constantly fixing up good things.

He used to be as thin as a monkey, but now he's become plump.

You have to know this is a famine year— staying not thin is already remarkable, let alone gaining weight; one can imagine how much good food Yang Qing has been eating lately.

That evening, a stew of wild rabbit left Liu Guangtian feeling satisfied and content.

The next day, he went ahead and arranged things.

Afterward, that old woman settled down— as the saying goes, it takes a wicked person to deal with a wicked person.

Using this tactic, Yang Qing felt no psychological burden at all.

That day, Mr. Zheng Changgui's house finally welcomed a new tenant.

When Yang Qing went over to watch the commotion, everyone was stunned.

Liang Ladi?

What the heck is going on?

After finding out, we learned that Liang Ladi's husband had just passed away; the Mechanical Factory gave her compensation, and she chose to take Mr. Zheng Changgui's house.

Also blame the fact that Courtyard 95 has become so famous lately, attracting who knows how many envious eyes; Liang Ladi is also real sharp, and she immediately opted for a house in Courtyard 95.

The flush toilet, the family farm— these are what have made her name known far and wide.

Not choosing this place would be foolish.

The Mechanical Factory's Factory Director Liu is a person of strong principle; he also knows the housing here is good, and although many people want to move in, he never agreed.

But upon seeing Liang Ladi bringing a string of children, that pitiful look, he agreed without even thinking.

After Yang Qing learned of this, he didn't know whether to be happy for her or feel sorry for her.

Although their big courtyard had been tossed about by him in secret, human nature is hard to change—how much could really be altered?

Sure enough, not long after, Second Aunt started causing a fuss.

"Get lost, our big courtyard doesn't welcome you."

"This is the wedding room she has long been preparing for Liu Guang Qi."

"During this time they've tried every connection, and now the benefit goes to Liang Ladi—don't you think that's infuriating?"

Liang Ladi didn't expect that as soon as she arrived, someone would hurl abusive words at her.

She shielded the children behind her and shouted at Second Aunt.

"Who are you? What sort of scallion are you?"

"This is the Mechanical Factory's housing; when did it become your turn to call the shots?"

Second Aunt jumped up and shouted.

"I'm Second Aunt; does our family have the final say over this courtyard? I say you can't live here, so you can't."

She too was flustered and began speaking without restraint.

Liang Ladi looked at the people filling the courtyard; no one spoke up for her, she felt deeply wronged, but she wasn't one to back down, and she fired back at Second Aunt.

"What the hell is Second Aunt? When did the wife of the big courtyard's elder gain such authority?"

"Tell me, who gave you that authority? Tomorrow I'll have our factory's security department come talk to him."

Upon hearing 'security department,' Second Aunt immediately went mute.

Calling the security department when you argue is simply playing outside the rules.

Seeing Second Aunt silent, Liang Ladi didn't stop talking; today she must settle things, otherwise her family of orphans and widows will surely be bullied.

"Go on, speak—why have you stopped? Weren't you just so capable?"

"You're still not welcome—who do you think you are? The Heavenly King and old father, or the landlord and rich man?"

"If you're not satisfied, let's go to the Jiedao, let's go to the police station."

"There's always somewhere to reason."

"I don't believe you can cover the sky with one hand."

Yang Qing watched from behind, unable not to give her a thumbs-up; this skill of dressing down others is also practiced to perfection.

Second Aunt was left speechless by the retort.

Liang Ladi stood tall and proud, like a fighting cock among cocks, as if telling everyone that she could still fight three hundred more.

At that moment, Second Aunt saw Yang Qing and immediately pulled him inside.

"Yang Qing, explain yourself—this is clearly the wedding room we prepared for Guang Qi, she suddenly moved in and took it over, and is being so unreasonable."

"We can't keep her in our big courtyard."

"Too arrogant."