Siheyuan: Sending the whole courtyard to jail at the beginning

The few of them arrived at Caochang Hutong while arguing all the way. Cai Quanwu and Liu Haizhu were left to look after the children and the car, while Lin Beijun took his girlfriend and sister into a yard inside.

What’s interesting is that while they were chatting and laughing along the way, little Xu Jingli was actually sleeping soundly in Lin Beijun’s arms.

"Knock, knock, knock~ Lu Laoqi, Lu Laoqi? Is anyone home?"

The three of them walked to the gate of Lu Laoqi's house, and Chen Xueru knocked on the door and shouted.

Lu Laoqi's house is a small courtyard with its own entrance. The gate is open, the house is dilapidated, and the yard is a mess, filled with various building materials and construction waste. If it were in later generations, those wastes would have been thrown away, but in the difficult 1960s, simple people were reluctant to throw anything away.

Those that can be used for burning can be used as firewood. Those that cannot be used as firewood can be repaired here and there. At the very least, they can be used to pave the road or fill a pit.

"Who are you looking for?"

The door opened and a woman in her thirties or forties walked out. She looked at the three people and asked with a cold and somewhat disgusted expression.

Chen Xueru frowned. She hated being spoken to in such a tone, especially in front of her man. She couldn't help but speak in a colder tone, "Where's Lu Laoqi? We have something to ask him. Let him come out."

"Hey, here comes another wave of debt collectors. All right, don't look for them anymore. That unlucky guy is dead. He has no money. Just take whatever you like from home."

The woman laughed numbly, sitting on the doorstep and talking, neither chasing anyone away nor stopping them, looking as if she didn't care.

"What? Lu Laoqi is dead? How is that possible? He came to my tavern to drink a few days ago. I didn't see him looking sick at all."

Xu Huizhen was a little confused, and Chen Xueru was also stunned. This... this was a bit too unlucky.

Lin Beijun covered his face, these two stupid women.

Lin Beijun stepped forward and said with a smile, "Well, sister, I think you misunderstood. We are not here to collect debts, and Brother Lu doesn't owe us money. We came to Brother Lu to ask him to help repair my house. I want to use it as a wedding house when I get married."

"You, you guys are not here to collect debts, right?"

The woman looked at them suspiciously and asked.

"Haha, it's really not my elder sister. Do these two look familiar to you? This is my elder sister Xu Huizhen, the shopkeeper of Dashanlan Daqianmen Tavern. This is my fiancée, the shopkeeper of Dashanlan Chen's Silk and Satin Shop. Think about it, has your family ever owed us money?"

Lin Beijun patiently explained that it is not easy to find a good master with top-notch skills, and since you are here, you can't go back empty-handed, right?

"Oh, I'm so sorry about this. Lao Lu, Lao Lu, we're not here to collect debts. It's the owner Xu of the Dashanlan Tavern and the owner Xueru of the silk shop who want you to do some work. Please come out quickly."

"Well, big brother, and the other two comrades, please come in and sit down. Come in and sit down."

It’s said that women are born actors. They can look disgusted one second and become enthusiastic the next.

"Kacha~Kacha~"

An amazing thing happened. The floor of the main room actually moved by itself. After three to five seconds, a hole one meter square appeared on the ground. Then, a short but strong middle-aged man stretched his head out and looked outside, his eyes full of vigilance.

Lin Beijun became alert instantly because he sensed murderous intent!

This is an invisible aura that only appears after a person has killed someone. Ordinary people cannot feel it and will only feel that this person is a little cold or a little scary at most.

But who is Lin Beijun? He is a man who came from the battlefield and passed through countless mountains of corpses and seas of blood!

"This Lu Laoqi has killed many people!"

Lin Beijun opened his hands, and if he had any intention, a pistol would appear in his hand in the next second and he would shoot the enemy!

Seeing Xu Huizhen and Chen Xueru staring at him in a daze, Lu Laoqi breathed a sigh of relief and hurried over. He smiled apologetically and said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry for neglecting this brother and the two shopkeepers. I'm afraid that debt collectors or enemies will come to our door."

Seeing that Lu Laoqi spoke in a friendly manner and put away his murderous intent, Lin Beijun also relaxed, stretched his neck to look at the dark hole, and asked curiously, "Brother Lu, is this a tunnel?"

"This brother looks unfamiliar? Who is he?"

Lu Laoqi asked back with a smile, his eyes full of vigilance.

"This is my brother Lin Beijun, and he is also the fiancé of my sister Chen Xueru."

"Oh, Mr. Lin, nice to meet you."

When Lu Laoqi heard this, a sincere and honored smile appeared on his face again, and he walked up to shake hands with Lin Beijun.

"Haha, hello, Brother Lu, hello, this is what happened. I want to tidy up my house, change the layout, and redecorate it. My sister and Xueru introduced you to me, saying that your craftsmanship is top-notch in the entire city, so we came here. I wonder if Brother Lu is free recently?"

Lin Beijun did not refuse the other party's enthusiasm. He shook hands with Lu Laoqi, took out a cigarette and gave it to Lu Laoqi, and directly explained his purpose.

Lu Laoqi took the cigarette and sniffed it first, then looked at the brand, "Hey, Huazi, this is a rare good cigarette, brother, you are too kind, shopkeeper Xu and shopkeeper Xueru are talking, I must be free now."

As he spoke, Lu Laoqi clasped his fists towards Lin Beijun, Xu Huizhen and Chen Xueru.

Lin Beijun thought this person was quite interesting.

"Haha, Brother Xie Lu, I'm so kind. When are you free? Come to my house and we can study how to do it at home."

Lin Beijun asked tentatively. He wanted to get it done as soon as possible so that if Lu Laoqi was too busy, he could find someone else.

"Okay, let's go over there now? Please wait for me, I'll get my stuff."

After Lu Laoqi responded, he ran to the inner room in a hurry, leaving the people watching stunned.

Lu Laoqi's wife smiled awkwardly and explained, "Well, I'm sorry to make you laugh. My family has been having a hard time recently. I'm just a housewife. After Lao Lu came out, he couldn't find a job. The family is still a little hungry."

"Well, sister-in-law, it's okay. Every family has its own problems. I understand."

"Okay, brothers, two shopkeepers, I've packed my things, shall we go?"

In less than a minute, Lu Laoqi ran out carrying a tattered army green shoulder bag, looking more anxious than Lin Beijun.

"Okay, sister-in-law, then we'll go over there first."

"Okay, okay, big brother and the two shopkeepers, take care. Come to my house for tea when you have time."

Lu Laoqi's wife waved her hands happily and said.

......

"Oh, the Union Army is back?"

"Brother Beijun is back? Come to my house for tea."

"I'm back, I'm back..."

As soon as he returned to Courtyard No. 95, No. Nanluoguxiang, Lin Beijun once again felt the enthusiasm of his neighbors. It must be said, this feeling was really good.

Chen Xueru tugged at Lin Beijun's sleeve and asked in a puzzled voice, "Brother Beijun, the neighbors in this courtyard are not as scary as you said, right?"

Lin Beijun smiled and explained, "They are grateful for my kindness in not arresting them. In fact, most of these neighbors are pretty good, there are just a few disgusting ones. Now it's working hours, and a few of them have been arrested by the street for education. If they are not here, you will know later."

"Oh."

"Hey, Northern Army, who are these people?"

"Hey, Beijun, what are you pregnant with? It's not your child, is it?"

The neighbors in the yard saw Chen Xueru and others and asked curiously.

Chen Xueru looked at Lin Beijun nervously. She was worried about how Lin Beijun would introduce her, as a friend or a partner?

Lin Beijun smiled and introduced them one by one, "Aunt Zhang, Aunt Li, Aunt Wang, this is my elder sister Xu Huizhen, this is my brother-in-law Cai Quanwu, the one in my arms is my little niece, haha, as for this one, you must know her, my brother, Liu Haizhu from the bicycle shop at the entrance of our alley, and this is Master Lu who I hired to tidy up the house."

Chen Xueru clenched her hands tightly, feeling extremely depressed, and kept thinking in her mind, 'Why haven't you introduced me yet? Why haven't you introduced me yet? Do you dislike my identity as a businessman? '

Lin Beijun was so happy that he went crazy. He had already noticed that Chen Xueru was nervous and unusual, and he did it purely on purpose.

Finally, Lin Beijun smiled and gently pulled Chen Xueru beside him, introducing her, "I have to introduce this person to you solemnly. My girlfriend, Chen Xueru, runs a silk and satin shop in Dashanlan. It's a family store that has been passed down from generation to generation..."

When Chen Xueru heard the grand introduction, the cloudy sky suddenly turned sunny and she felt so sweet in her heart.

"Xue Ru, this is Aunt Zhang, and this is..."

"Hello, Aunt Zhang..."

Lin Beijun introduced everyone to Chen Xueru. Chen Xueru greeted everyone politely. She was nervous and shy, looking like a real little woman. She was very cute.

"Okay, okay, haha, I was wondering why this girl is so pretty, like a fairy from heaven, it turns out she is the fiancée of our Northern Army."

Aunt Zhang said happily, and everyone in the yard looked over. Everyone wanted to see what kind of person could subdue the beast Lin Beijun?

Everyone looked at Lin Beijun and Chen Xueru standing together, and immediately felt that they were a perfect match. Some people gave their blessings, some were envious, and some were jealous.