Chapter 137: Supreme Ultimate

Just as everyone thought the courtyard meeting was about to end.

Liang Ladi spoke again.

"But since our family moved into the Siheyuan, shouldn't we also get a share of our vegetable rack?"

Everyone looked at Chen Hong, who waved her hand.

"Don't look at me; the courtyard's affairs are already settled. I said the Jiedao doesn't get involved in courtyard matters—these should be resolved internally."

She wants to manage this and that—wouldn't that exhaust her?

The most important thing is that neighborhood disputes often have no reason to speak of; often the entanglements can't be untangled, reasoning remains chaotic, and arguing never ends.

The Jiedao established these elders just to handle such nonsense, to improve its work efficiency.

The matter was tossed back to the courtyard.

Second Aunt seized the opportunity and spoke in a sarcastic tone.

"Our courtyard's vegetable rack is allocated once a year; you, having come only half a while ago, can only wait until year's end."

After saying that, she gloated and looked at Liang Ladi.

San Da Ye also nodded at that moment, confirming.

"The rule is like this; if you have objections, you can only go to the Jiedao."

Yan Fu Gui, having seen Liang Ladi's toughness, immediately tossed this trouble aside.

Liang Ladi, seeing both sides passing the buck, could only relent for now.

"Let's not talk about the vegetable rack for now; we should at least give our family some benefit from these vegetables."

"We can't have you eating well every day while we just watch, can we?"

This time there was no way; Chen Hong could only step forward.

"Regarding this special situation, our Jiedao has regulations: for the next six months you can go to the Supply and Marketing Cooperative to buy some vegetables at fair prices."

"The fair-price tickets will be issued together with the grain ration quotas."

Liang Ladi would rather buy from the Siheyuan residents; maybe it could be cheaper.

But that's impossible; the Jiedao still needs to recoup its costs—how could it let you undermine its base?

When the courtyard meeting dispersed, Chen Hong went home and furrowed her brows.

Yang Qing pulled her close and smoothed her brow with his hand.

"What's wrong, looking all worried?"

Chen Hong voiced her worries.

"That Liang Ladi seems hard to deal with; I fear she'll cause trouble over the vegetable planting, especially our vegetable plot, which is bound to draw envy."

"If she tries to interfere here, how should we respond?"

"In these times, having more than others is seen as problematic; people don't care whether it's your house and land or empty ground."

"If this blows up, though they aren't afraid, it's still disgusting."

Yang Qing, however, was full of confidence and pulled her onto the bed.

"Don't worry; if we can't grow vegetables, can't we grow mushrooms instead?"

"Professor Chen over there needs people to test planting; let Liang Ladi be the guinea pig."

"If she dares to cause trouble, she'll suffer later; as a working woman, can she even grow vegetables well?"

"The people trained for planting have left; she can only self-study."

"If she doesn't know her place, just let her rot."

Chen Hong hadn't expected a solution for mushrooms to come so quickly.

"Alright, I'll listen to you."

"Husband, I feel today is a good day."

"Wife, I also feel today I'm full of strength."

The next day, Yang Qing walked out the door, supporting his waist.

This time, without waiting for Chen Hong's urging, he began practicing the civil Tai Chi; the martial Tai Chi was impossible—he was too old, his bones had hardened, and forcing it would only harm him.

Not long after, the old lady also went out and began following Yang Qing in practicing Tai Chi.

Not long after, the deaf old lady also came.

Then Yi Zhonghai also joined, citing exercise as his reason.

Actually, he came to improve relations.

He also discovered that as long as he didn't stir up trouble, he'd be safe and sound, with no worries.

Actually, Yang Qing now feels he has buried enough foreshadowing; let things ferment slowly—the longer the fermentation, the more interesting they become.

At the same time, it just so happened that He Yuzhu was being tossed around by Liu Shumin to the point of being unable to free himself.

Not long after, Liu Guangtian also came over.

"Brother Qing, I feel that since practicing Tai Chi, my mind has become sharper and my grades have improved a lot."

Yang Qing is quite pleased with this little brother of his; though he can be single-minded, he's sufficiently loyal.

Perhaps, having been bullied by Liu Hai Zhong since childhood, he came to regard Yang Qing as a father; the longer the days, the more he respects Yang Qing.

His studies improved because he was influenced by seeing Yang Qing study diligently without cease; he followed suit and naturally got better, which has little to do with practicing Tai Chi.

But Yang Qing cannot dampen his little brother's enthusiasm.

"Practicing Tai Chi can invigorate blood and dispel stasis, clearing blocked meridians."

"When qi and blood flow smoothly, the body's energy circulation efficiency rises, the brain can receive timely nourishment, and of course it works well."

"Your past difficulty in studying was due to being beaten too much, causing qi and blood stagnation throughout the body; the longer it lasted, the less your brain got sufficient qi and blood nourishment, the more it stiffened, and the harder studying became."

From now on, practice the Supreme Ultimate diligently, and I guarantee your studies will keep getting better.

Supreme Ultimate greatly tests patience and focus; Liu Guangtian is a bit unfocused, and practicing Supreme Ultimate can indeed improve his habits.

If one has patience and focus, most things can be done well.

Yang Qing indeed did not deceive him.

Yi Zhonghai heard it, and alarm bells rang in his heart.

"He buried the nails, he buried the nails."

"This is sowing discord between Liu Hai Zhong and his father, both openly and secretly."

"Yang Qing is indeed not a good thing."

"But he dares not say anything, dares not do anything; what would happen if he spoke out?"

Liu Guangtian has indeed improved; damn, this shows that what they said really makes sense.

"If things go badly, Liu Hai Zhong might even doubt his good intentions."

Yang Qing said, glancing at Yi Zhonghai; Yi Zhonghai was startled, quickly calmed his mind, and earnestly began practicing Supreme Ultimate.

Seeing this, Yang Qing revealed an auntie's smile.

Fun, fun, who would have thought that the renowned Moral Heavenly Venerable would now come to curry favor with him.

Knowing he's up to no good, yet they have no way to deal with him.

They've given you leverage, but it's of no use to you.

Liu Guangtian, however, believed it wholeheartedly and practiced with even greater zeal.

After Chen Hong woke up, there was no place left in the courtyard for her to practice martial arts.

She practices martial arts Supreme Ultimate, which requires a relatively large space.

"Our courtyard is a bit small."

"From now on, let's go to Shichahai; it's spacious there, and we'll leave the house for the elderly lady."

The elderly lady, upon hearing this, responded enthusiastically.

"We'll also follow you to Shichahai; the house is indeed too small to stretch out."

Yang Qing had no objection.

"Then starting tomorrow, we'll go to Shichahai."

"Guangtian, are you coming or not?"

Liu Guangtian patted his chest and promised.

"Go on; wouldn't it be impressive to do so in front of so many people?"

Yang Qing scolded like he was teaching a child, speaking impatiently.

"To practice Supreme Ultimate, upon opening the hands, one's ears hear no worldly affairs, eyes perceive no external objects, gathering the body's essence, energy, and spirit to reach the state of selflessness."

"You haven't seen your sister-in-law; her moves aren't complicated either, but after she practices, does her whole body steam with heat?"

"This is the realm where essence, energy, and spirit are united."

"If you're just doing it for show, practicing Long Arm Fist would be great—you'd go bang bang bang when you strike."

"Or Eight Trigrams Palm, Swimming Dragon Playful Steps—vigorous and lively, looking the most impressive."

Liu Guangtian restrained his excited appearance, putting on a serious tone as he spoke.

"Brother, I was wrong; I will definitely practice diligently, practice seriously, and not bring shame to our Supreme Ultimate Sect."