Courtyard House: Report enemy agents at the start, and you'll take off immediately.

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"It's alright, it's alright, I'm very good at cutting pork!"

Sha Zhu walked forward with a big smile on his face, already ready to snatch the knife.

"I don't eat meat. As a chef, do you think I'm afraid of not having enough to eat? It's not like I've never seen meat before!"

"You said that yourself!"

Zhao De was naturally delighted that someone was willing to lend a hand for free. Just then, a large group of people swarmed over.

"Hey, you guys are dividing up the pork, let me help, let me help."

Yan Bugui was called back, and he looked on with a drooling expression.

I reckon he wanted to include the people who helped him yesterday so they could also get a share of the meat later.

Liu Haizhong and several other middle-aged women, along with other residents of the courtyard, followed closely behind and rushed forward.

Seeing this, Zhao De reacted quickly and immediately stood in front of the wild boar, raising his hands.

"Hey everyone, wait a minute, I can handle this meat myself, I don't need your help."

“If you insist on helping, then I’ll make that clear beforehand.”

"This is a free favor; I won't be giving you any when I divide the meat!"

As soon as he said that, everyone's expression changed. Zhao De continued, "These two wild boars were hunted by our neighbors who live in the same yard."

"I'm not heartless, but there's a condition."

"That means I have to give it willingly, not be forced to give it by you."

"Yan Bugui, did you hear me clearly?"

Zhao De stared at Yan Bugui and deliberately emphasized what he said to him. Yan Bugui raised his hand, pointed at Zhao De, and shook his head repeatedly.

"Look, look, how badly have you thought of Third Uncle?"

"Grandpa, I'm genuinely offering to help you for free!"

"Really?"

Zhao De frowned, somewhat puzzled. Had he not given up on pursuing Qianqian?

Indeed, after Yan Bugui went back and discussed it with his eldest son and wife, they came to a conclusion.

First of all, it's not easy to ask Zhao De for a gift, or rather, it's very difficult to get it back.

Secondly, as Zhao De just said, he was only slightly agitated, so it seems the situation is not very serious.

Therefore, it was necessary to repair the relationship with Zhao De, a conclusion also agreed upon by Liu Haizhong's family.

"Of course it's true, we're all neighbors in the same courtyard."

"We'll help you for free. You can give if you want, or not if you don't."

As Yan Bugui spoke, he waved his hand, and immediately someone ran to fetch water, while someone else ran to get a knife.

Liu Haizhong quickly gestured for his whole family to come and help.

Oh dear! The other residents were completely baffled.

They originally wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to help out and get some meat, but now, Second Uncle, Third Uncle, and Sha Zhu are all helping out for free.

If I go up to help, how can I still have the nerve to ask for meat?

For a time, everyone had a lot of complaints about the two old men.

Qin Huairu witnessed the whole process from the side, gazing at the piece of wild boar meat with envy.

However, the thought that her cousin was still lying in the hospital brought her some comfort.

Just then, the men who had helped carry the pig yesterday suddenly shouted, "Zhao De, look! We even helped you carry that pig your cousin brought back yesterday!"

"It seems a bit unreasonable for you not to share some with everyone!"

Zhao De was displeased upon hearing this: "Who asked you to help? A wild boar weighs at most two or three hundred pounds."

“We’re all people who do manual labor every day. Two or three of us can carry a pig, it’s a piece of cake, isn’t it, Sha Zhu?”

"That's right! Brother Zhao, you're right!"

Sha Zhu, who was cutting the meat, didn't even look up, but echoed the sentiment.

"Then tell me, Second Uncle and Third Uncle, wouldn't you say they were taking advantage of the situation?"

Zhao De's gaze turned to Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui.

"Calculate!"

The two looked at each other and answered in unison.

Good guy!

As a result, the people who had been shouting immediately quieted down.

He muttered a few words and then fell silent.

However, no one left; they all stood around watching as the pork was divided, enjoying the lively atmosphere.

Zhao De turned around and went into the house, taking out three enamel basins.

Pieces of fresh, tender pork were cut off and placed in a bowl.

Some basins were used to hold pig's blood, while others were used to hold pig's offal.

They soon discovered that they didn't have enough washbasins.

"It's okay, I have some at home, I'll get it for you right now."

"I also have two empty basins at home, I'll get them right away!"

Yan Bugui asked Yan Jiekuang to fetch it, while Liu Haizhong asked Liu Guangfu to do the same.

In no time, each family contributed four washbasins, showing great enthusiasm.

However, this was still not enough, so Zhao De turned his attention to Sha Zhu.

"I'll get it right now!"

Without saying a word, Sha Zhu turned and left. Qin Huairu witnessed this.

After thinking for a moment, he quietly followed them.

Sha Zhu had just returned to the house, less than two seconds had passed.

Qin Huairu appeared at the doorway and leaned against the door frame.

"Shazhu, I have something to tell you."

Sha Zhu glanced up at her, then looked away and focused on cleaning the washbasin.

Upon hearing this address, Qin Huairu felt a chill run down her spine:

Sha Zhu has really changed; even the way he addresses her has changed.

"Silly Zhu, look at Zhao Qianqian now."

"I have a cousin in the countryside, if you'd like."

"I've brought her here today. How about you two have a blind date?"

Qin Huairu thought to herself, "The opportunity has come."

As long as she can get her cousin and Sha Zhu together, she can continue to receive Sha Zhu's help.

Qin Huairu was very much looking forward to it, after all, her family had been having a really tough time lately.

"Sister-in-law Qin, there's no need. Qianqian has just been a little agitated."

"Brother Zhao said that he will be fine after resting for three to five months."

Sha Zhu refused without hesitation and quickly prepared three basins, intending to close the door and return to the backyard.

“Shazhu, my cousin is just as beautiful as Zhao Qianqian, and she’s also honest, kind, and good at managing a household.”

Qin Huairu was so anxious, as if she were grasping at a straw.

Sha Zhu stopped in his tracks and said hesitantly:

"Then bring it over so I can see it!"

Watching Sha Zhu's departing figure, Qin Huairu smiled, a very happy smile.

She returned home with her large pregnant belly.

Madam Jia was still lying in bed recovering from her injuries. Upon seeing her return, she asked:

"Zhao De was butchering wild boar meat, why didn't you bring some back?"

Qin Huairu looked helpless:

"Mom, even Second Uncle and Third Uncle went to help, and Zhao De didn't give them any. Do you think he'll give us any?"

Jia Zhangshi pursed her lips, just then she heard Qin Huairu mention that she was going back to her parents' home later.

And they even planned to take the sticky bird back with them.

"Is there something you need to do back home?"