Siheyuan: Being a fisherman in 1962

Chen Fei remained calm on the surface, but he was sneering in his heart.

This is just temporary tolerance. Within a week, he will make Sha Zhu pay the price for his arrogance.

The work in the kitchen was tedious and hard, but compared to his previous experiences, at least here he could have enough food and clothing, and more importantly, he had more time to think and plan.

Whenever it was late at night and everyone was asleep, Chen Fei would use the knowledge provided by the system to learn cooking skills and exercise. At the same time, he would study how to use the advantages of meat tickets and mastiffs to pave a way for himself to counterattack.

"Silly Zhu, just wait. In a week, I will let you see who is the real king of this courtyard." Chen Fei swore secretly in his heart, his eyes flashing with unprecedented determination and confidence.

Time flies, and a week has passed in the blink of an eye.

Although Chen Fei's days in the kitchen were dull, the plan in his mind had quietly taken shape.

And the bullmastiff, under his careful care, became even more powerful and became an indispensable helper for him.

On this day, a storm was about to come in the courtyard.

In an old and inconspicuous mechanical workshop, Chen Fei was packing up his toolbox neatly, his face filled with unprecedented determination and expectation.

Today is the first day that he decided to bid farewell to the boring workshop life and embark on a new journey.

Leaving this place that had bound him for so many years was the best decision in his life.

With a "ding-dong" sound, the door of the workshop closed heavily behind him, as if isolating himself from everything that had happened in the past.

Chen Fei took a deep breath and walked briskly back home.

On both sides of the street, there are pedestrians who have been busy all day. Their faces are full of fatigue and indifference, but Chen Fei's heart is full of infinite longing for the future.

When passing by the market, Chen Fei deliberately turned in. He wanted to celebrate this new beginning with a sumptuous dinner.

Walking between the busy stalls, he finally selected a piece of excellent beef, a luxury he normally wouldn't afford.

Today, he seems to have unprecedented courage and determination, and is willing to give everything for the coming changes.

The moment I opened the door, a warm and familiar breath hit me.

But then, an unexpected figure made Chen Fei's eyes light up - a majestic bullmastiff was sitting in the middle of the living room, with a look of majesty and loyalty that should not be underestimated.

This is the reward given to him by the system and also the first gift of his new life.

"I'll call you 'Xiao Han'. From now on, you will be my, Chen Fei's, partner!" Chen Fei squatted down and gently stroked Xiao Han's smooth fur.

He quickly found a strong iron chain and tied Xiaohan to the tree at the door. Xiaohan seemed to understand his mission, and he held his head high and became the guardian angel of the family.

At dinner time, Chen Fei prepared a special beef dinner for Xiaohan.

In the kitchen, spatulas were flying and the aroma was everywhere, attracting neighbors to look in and talk about it.

In this community, Chen Fei has always been an unknown existence, but today, his action has undoubtedly become a topic of conversation among everyone after dinner.

"Oh, has Chen Fei made a fortune? He's feeding his dog such good food?" Jia Zhang from next door said sourly while hanging clothes.

Qin Huairu echoed from the side, her eyes full of disdain and jealousy.

The two of them are well-known gossips in the community and love to gossip all the time.

To all this, Fade Chen just smiled calmly and said nothing more.

Change takes time and requires action to prove. He believes that one day, he will make everyone look at him with new eyes.

Just as dinner was about to end, the appearance of an uninvited guest broke the tranquility of the night - Sha Zhu, the neighbor who always liked to find fault.

He squinted his eyes, looked up and down at Fade Chen and Xiaohan, a playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Chen Fei, are you planning to make a comeback with this dog? Haha, don't let the dog get bitten by you before you take good care of it." Sha Zhu's words were full of provocation and threats. Obviously, he was already thinking about how to use this bullmastiff to make Chen Fei unhappy.

However, Chen Fei just smiled slightly, his eyes flashing with unprecedented confidence and determination.

"Silly Zhu, you are wrong. This dog is not only my companion, but also the beginning of my new life. As for you, you should worry about yourself."

After saying that, Fade Chen turned and went into the house, leaving Sha Zhu standing outside the door in a daze, unable to speak for a long time.

Outside the cafeteria, the sun was shining brightly and the breeze was not dry. Fade Chen deliberately slowed down his pace, holding a pair of chopsticks in his hand, and slowly approached under Sha Zhu's vigilant gaze.

Sha Zhu, the "guardian angel" of the cafeteria, is known for his honesty and strictness. He will never tolerate any attempt to take advantage of the cafeteria.

"Hey, Fade Chen, what are you planning to do? Where are you putting your hands?" Sha Zhu's loud voice instantly attracted the attention of the people around him. He looked very proud, as if he had seen all of Fade Chen's little moves.

However, a barely perceptible smile appeared on Fade Chen's lips. Hidden in this smile was a joke towards Sha Zhu, as well as confidence in the ingenuity of his own plan.

"Oh, Brother Shazhu, you misunderstood. I just slipped." Chen Fei pretended to be panicked and quickly took back the chopsticks, but his eyes were clear and innocent, as if it was really an unintentional act.

Seeing this, although Sha Zhu had some doubts, the strange looks from the people around him made him more convinced that he had caught Chen Fei's "handle" and he secretly thought about how to teach Chen Fei a "lesson".

However, Chen Fei's life is no longer the same as it used to be.

With his intelligence and unremitting efforts, he not only improved his financial situation but also won the respect of his neighbors.

The "box lunch" he carries with him every day is actually a delicacy he specially prepares for Xiaohan.

Xiaohan, a puppy rescued from the street by Chen Fei, has now become his most loyal companion.

Whenever the sun sets, Chen Fei walks into the house carrying a fragrant lunch box, which always attracts Xiaohan's excited barking and the envious gazes of the neighbors.

The way Xiao Han devoured the food made many people sigh: "This dog is so lucky to be able to enjoy the good life with Chen Fei."

But Chen Fei was not satisfied with this. He began to train Xiaohan so that he could not only have enough food and clothes, but also become a warrior to protect his home.

Day after day, under Chen Fei's careful teaching, Xiao Han gradually became familiar with the surrounding environment, learned how to identify the scent of strangers, and even could detect potential dangers at the first time.

At dusk, Sha Zhu sneaked up to Chen Fei's door, his mind full of plans for "revenge" against Chen Fei.

However, as soon as he stepped into Chen Fei's yard, he was suddenly knocked to the ground by a black shadow - it was Xiaohan, who was guarding this home with all his strength and not letting any threats get close.

Sha Zhu was so scared that he fled the scene in a panic, and never dared to approach Chen Fei's house again.

The news spread quickly, and Qin Huairu, the woman who always had complicated feelings towards Chen Fei, couldn't help but find Sha Zhu.

"What's wrong with you? Didn't you say you were going to deal with Chen Fei? Why were you scared away by his dog?" Qin Huairu's tone was filled with a hint of blame and curiosity.