Siheyuan: The Counterattack of Passerby

Lin Geng refused Yan Bugui's offer to help him carry the fish basket. These twenty or so fish were all big fish, weighing at least two or three kilograms, with the big ones weighing five or six kilograms. The average weight of each fish was about four kilograms, so twenty or so fish would weigh eighty or ninety kilograms.

It would be strange if Yan Bugui could lift it with his small body. It was only because his body had been modified that he felt no pressure in lifting it. Even if that hottie Sha Zhu was replaced and asked to carry it back to the courtyard, I guess he would be exhausted after carrying it back to the courtyard, not to mention Yan Bugui.

So the old and the young returned to the courtyard, talking and laughing. After entering the courtyard, Lin Geng took out the largest black carp from the fish basket without saying a word and gave it to Yan Bugui. By the way, he also threw him two "small" carps weighing more than two kilograms, which he looked down upon.

Lin Geng didn't like to eat carp very much either, as it had too many bones and a bit of an earthy smell. Without enough seasoning, the dish would have too strong of an earthy smell. It would only be delicious if it was fried or braised, but he currently had limited seasonings at home. Although his cooking skills were okay, there wasn't enough oil. Even if the dish was cooked, it wouldn't be very delicious, so he just threw it to Yan Bugui.

This made Yan Bugui very happy, and he was extremely grateful to Lin Geng. He secretly made up his mind that just because Lin Geng treated him like this, he would never plot against Lin Geng in the future, otherwise he would be a real inhuman. Although he, Yan Bugui, liked to plot, he also knew who could be plotted against and who could not be plotted against, and he still remembered the kindness others had shown him.

Moreover, Yan Bugui also made up his mind that if Lin Geng had any problems while he was in the yard in the future, he would definitely help. He would never stand idly by like he did before and he must establish a good relationship with Lin Geng.

So after Yan Bugui thanked Lin Geng profusely, he returned home carrying the six-jin black carp and two two-jin carp. The three aunts and the four children in the family were all stunned. They immediately surrounded Yan Bugui and marveled at how amazing Yan Bugui was today, as he had caught three such big fish.

Especially this big black carp. Yan Bugui had never caught one in all these years, but today he caught such a big black carp.

The third auntie hurried to get the fish out of habit, preparing to put it in the water tank first, whispering: "Hurry up, hurry up, we have to put it in the water tank first, we can't let it die! Take it to the pigeon market to sell it in the evening, and exchange it for some corn flour. This is enough for our family to eat for many days! And it can save a lot of money!"

Yan Jiecheng and the other four children had looks of disappointment on their faces. They could only drool as they looked at the three big fish. They were really greedy for meat. Although fish meat was not as oily as pork and chicken, it was still meat after all!

But they also knew their parents' personalities. They would be reluctant to eat such a big fish. They would definitely take it to the Pigeon Market to secretly sell it for money or exchange it for cornmeal, so that their family could eat for a few more days and save some money.

But who would have thought that Yan Bugui would wave his hand and say to the third aunt, "No need, keep the two carps first, and kill the big black carp today. Let's improve our family's food!"

The three aunts immediately widened their eyes, and the four little ones also widened their eyes in disbelief. They all felt that they must have heard hallucinations today. When did Yan Bugui become so generous? He didn't sell such a big black fish, but actually killed it and ate it. Could it be that Yan Bugui was crazy today?

"Old Yan, do you have a fever today? What nonsense are you talking about? How can you eat such a big fish? If you exchange it for corn flour, how much corn flour will it take? Aren't you talking nonsense?" The third aunt said to Yan Bugui with a shocked look on her face.

Yan Bugui turned back and closed the door, then looked outside cautiously. He then turned around and muttered to the third aunt and the four children what had happened today. Then, with red eyes, he looked at the third aunt and said, "My dear, Xiao Lin is right. You have been with me for so many years, and you have only suffered with me!

Xiao Lin feels so bad for you, and I feel bad too!

When Xiao Lin gave me this fish, he made it clear in advance that I could not sell it for money, but had to cook it for you to eat. In the future, when he catches more fish, he will give it to us to eat. If we sell the fish secretly, then we can forget about taking advantage of him in the future!

We appreciate their kindness. This fish is for today. Kill and eat it. You and the children can also improve your life and have a good meal!"

After hearing this, the third aunt's eyes suddenly turned red, tears welled up in her eyes, and she said helplessly: "How can this be so embarrassing? We have never helped the Xiao Lin family before. After Xiao Lin's mother passed away, you helped Yi Zhonghai arrange the banquet, and Xiao Lin didn't make a fuss about it, but you still treat us like this!

This makes us feel really guilty! What can I say? I feel guilty just thinking about it!"

Yan Bugui sighed and said, "I can see that Xiao Lin is actually a kind-hearted person. He was just a little timid before, but now he is really forced into a corner by Lao Yi and the others, so his temper has become cruel. But he is still a good boy after all! He still has a kind heart!

He is all alone now, so there is nothing to say. Our family should take better care of him in the future. When you are free, you can bear a little bit of fatigue. When he is at home, you can go to help him clean the house and do his clothes. After all, he is still a young man and can't take care of himself. Our family must remember his kindness and not be ungrateful!

And you guys, next time you see Xiao Lin asking for dessert, call him brother! You can eat such a big fish this time, but Xiao Lin gave it to us because he saw you were so skinny! You should also remember his kindness, don't be like the Jia family, all of them are ungrateful!

If you are blind and let Xiaolin down in the future, I will break your legs!

Come on! Kill the fish! Cook it and eat it!"

The four little ones of the Yan family quickly agreed and cheered softly.

When Lin Geng came to the front door of Old Wang's house with the fishing basket and fishing rod in his hand, he saw Old Wang's two little grandsons and one little granddaughter sitting at the door playing. The three little ones were as thin as monkeys, with dirty faces, and only two big eyes left on their little faces, which made Lin Geng feel sad.

It is really not easy for Old Wang. His son and daughter-in-law died of illness a few years ago, leaving behind three children. Old Wang, an old man in his fifties or sixties, has to support three children. He does not have a proper job, and has to rely on odd jobs to support his three children. Life is very difficult.

But Old Wang never complained in the yard, nor did he think of taking advantage of others every day. He supported himself and raised three children. Last year, Old Wang caught a cold and had a fever, and could not get out of bed for several days, and the family of four almost starved to death.

Lin Geng’s mother couldn’t bear it anymore, so she bought some medicine for him and sent them a few meals. As a result, the family managed to survive and didn’t starve to death.

However, Yi Zhonghai and the other three managers turned a blind eye. Yan Bugui was in the front yard, and as for the affairs of Old Wang's family, he, as the manager of the front yard, should have stepped in to take care of it. However, Yan Bugui's family was also having a hard time, and it was not known whether he had talked to Yi Zhonghai about it. But in the end, Yi Zhonghai and the other three managers did not take care of Old Wang's family's affairs.

But Old Man Wang was very grateful for the kindness of Lin Geng's mother. After he recovered from his illness, he took the three children to the Lin family to kowtow to Lin's mother and express his gratitude. The relationship between the two families was considered good in the courtyard.

However, Old Wang was not good at speaking and had little presence in the courtyard. He had three children to take care of and could not defeat Yi Zhonghai and his gang, so he could not say much for Lin Geng. However, after Lin Geng's mother passed away, Old Wang still went to the Central Courtyard to visit Lin Geng several times and brought him cornmeal steamed bread and cornmeal porridge several times.

When Lin Geng was sickest, it was Old Wang and Aunt Liu in the backyard who took turns feeding him and keeping him alive. Although Lin Geng's original body died later, the current Lin Geng was able to travel here and take over another body and be reborn, but he has to take the blame for the original owner.

This is also the reason why he did not say that this courtyard was full of beasts like others did, because there really was a trace of human warmth and kindness here. This could be regarded as his final redemption, preventing him from becoming completely evil. It felt that the people in this courtyard were not as bad as people said.