Courtyard House: My Wife is Xu Huizhen

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The two then began a lively discussion about business, and the atmosphere gradually became harmonious, as if the topic of wives and concubines had never been mentioned before.

Chapter 428 I Don't Want That, Stop Dreaming

Although time has passed, the ancient practice of polygamy still persists in the bustling city of Hong Kong.

This system, like a stubborn rope, tightly bound the marriage concepts of the people on this land. It stubbornly persisted through the ages until that special moment in 71, when it was finally abolished, like a shackle being untied.

This means that in present-day Hong Kong, if men have sufficient financial resources and ability to support themselves, they still have the right to take concubines, and it seems that no matter how many women they marry, it is within the scope of the law and tradition.

He Yuzhu said calmly:

"I have not taken a concubine."

What he said was indeed true. He was surrounded by many women, but none of them had ever gone through the solemn and complicated concubine-taking ceremony to formally marry into his family.

He Yuzhu did not want to delve deeper into this potentially controversial topic. Instead, he cleverly shifted the focus, asking in return:

"Old Huang, why haven't I seen your family in so long?"

Upon hearing this, Old Huang's face showed a hint of sadness, and he slowly said:

"Don't even mention it. My poor son had such a tragic life. He met with misfortune during the turbulent years before liberation and left this world far too soon, leaving me with only a young granddaughter. Now, she is far away in England, studying diligently, hoping to inherit the family's glory and achieve something in the future."

His words revealed endless longing and concern.

"You're already in college?"

The tone was full of surprise and doubt, as if the speaker couldn't believe it.

"Yes, I studied economics. A few days ago, I did have that thought, thinking about selling this house and going there to be with her."

At this point, he sighed softly, a hint of longing flashing in his eyes.

"I'm telling you, you don't need to sell this house. Hong Kong's development will definitely get better and better in the future."

Mr. Huang said firmly, his eyes sparkling with anticipation for the future, as if he could already see Hong Kong's booming development.

"Thank you for your kind words. If it weren't for you being here, I might have really sold this courtyard that holds so many memories."

Mr. Huang sighed, a hint of reluctance in his eyes, after all, this courtyard had witnessed too much of their past.

The two chatted casually about the house, and the atmosphere gradually eased.

Suddenly, as if he had thought of something important, Mr. Huang smiled broadly and began to introduce his granddaughter.

"Oh my, my granddaughter is truly a celestial being descended to earth! Her beauty is unparalleled, a rare find in this world!"

As he spoke, he nodded repeatedly, his eyes filled with pride and self-satisfaction.

"She's very clever and quick-witted, and she's also a great student."

Then, he continued to praise:

"Besides, she has a very outgoing personality and is very polite in her interactions with others. She has a lot of friends. I'll introduce her to you then. You're both young, so you're sure to have a lot in common and become good friends."

“Alright, I plan to open a trading company and do some import and export business. I can ask your granddaughter for advice on some things.”

The other party readily agreed, her eyes sparkling with anticipation, "She's so outstanding, she'll definitely give me a lot of inspiration and help."

"Sure, sure, haha, then let's wait until she's on vacation, then I'll definitely let you two meet."

Huang Zhihai's smile grew even brighter, as if he could already see that beautiful scene.

He Yuzhu is now incredibly wealthy and famous, possessing considerable wealth and power at a young age. How wonderful it would be if we could introduce our beloved granddaughter to him.

You should know that although he had already married a wife back in his hometown, she did not come here with him.

If He Yuzhu could become her grandson-in-law, who would dare to bully her in the future?

That's practically suicide!

Think about it, what is there to miss about that so-called "white pig" that your granddaughter used to date?

His father died at the hands of those white men, so it wouldn't be unreasonable for Huang Zhihai to disagree with marrying his granddaughter to such a man.

Unfortunately, school hasn't started its summer break yet, so we have to wait patiently for another month or two before my granddaughter can come home.

That day, after Huang Zhihai finished his tea and returned home, he immediately saw Du Weifang sitting lazily on the sofa.

He slowly approached, sat down beside her, and asked with concern:

Why didn't you go out to play?

They had already agreed that Du Weixiang would take her father and sister on a trip for a few days, buy some thoughtful gifts, and then return to their hometown together.

"I...I really have a terrible stomachache, and I really don't want to do those things."

As Du Weifang spoke, her already slightly shy face flushed with a faint blush, like a beautiful sunset on the horizon.

"Oh! I see. Then you should definitely drink more hot water to warm your stomach, it will make you feel better."

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's concerned words, Du Weifang's face turned even redder, and her eyes seemed to hold a hint of embarrassment and annoyance. She glared at He Yuzhu as if blaming him for bringing up her stomachache.

Seeing this, He Yuzhu just smiled slightly, then slowly got up, took out a bag of bright red brown sugar from the cabinet next to him, then went to the water dispenser to get some hot water, and skillfully made her a bag of hot brown sugar water.

Looking at the steaming cup of brown sugar water, Du Weifang felt a surge of inexplicable warmth. She asked in confusion:

"Where did you find this brown sugar? I've never seen it before."

Actually, Du Weifang had been thinking of finding some brown sugar to relieve her stomachache, but she searched the kitchen again and again without finding any.

As for He Yuzhu, he took it directly from that mysterious space, which is naturally impossible for ordinary people to find.

"It's right in the kitchen!"

He Yuzhu replied casually that he didn't want to continue the topic, since some things are better left unsaid.

So, he cleverly changed the subject and asked:

"You've been learning kung fu since you were little, haven't you?"

"Yes, my kung fu is amazing!"

Du Weifang said with a smug look on her face, her small chest puffed out high, as if to announce her extraordinary nature to the whole world.

"And what about your sister?" He Yuzhu continued to press.

Du Weifang immediately became even more arrogant, and she pouted and said:

"My sister is no good anymore. If I were to compete with her, I could easily beat her eight out of ten times!"

Wow, so you're really amazing!

A hint of surprise flashed in He Yuzhu's eyes, and he sincerely praised her.

"Of course! I'm already at the peak of the Dark Force realm. With a little more effort, I'll be able to break through to an even higher level soon."

As Du Weifang spoke, a determined light shone in her eyes, as if she could already see herself taking another step forward on her kung fu journey.

Looking at Du Weifang's tense and guarded expression, He Yuzhu sighed inwardly and slowly said:

"Actually, I thought that way before because I wanted to use your power to help me cultivate faster, but now I realize that this idea was a bit selfish."

You are all independent individuals with your own lives and pursuits. I cannot bind you because of my own selfish desires.

Du Weifang listened to He Yuzhu's words, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes, and then asked:

"Why didn't you say so earlier? You made us all think you were the kind of person who would do anything for a beautiful woman."

He Yuzhu shook his head with a wry smile and explained:

“I was confused for a moment, blinded by the desire to cultivate myself. But after thinking about it for a while, I have come to understand many things. To me, you are not just people I can use, but friends, even family. I don’t want to lose you anymore.”

Du Weifang was silent for a moment, then nodded slightly and said, "Since you've thought it through, let's stay. But remember, you're not allowed to have those bad thoughts again."

He Yuzhu nodded solemnly in agreement:

"Don't worry, I will definitely correct my mistakes. From now on, let's work hard together to cultivate ourselves and grow together."

As he spoke, he reached out and shook hands with Du Weifang. Their eyes met, as if they had reached some kind of tacit understanding at that moment.

Du Weifang's angry eyes seemed to be spitting fire as she stared intently at He Yuzhu, her anger rising like a raging inferno.

She tried desperately to break free from He Yuzhu's fist, but the force was like an iron clamp, holding her tightly and making her unable to move at all.

"How could you do this!"

Du Weifang shouted hoarsely, tears glistening in her eyes.

"You knew perfectly well I wouldn't agree, so why did you force me?"

Her voice was filled with despair and helplessness, as if the whole world had collapsed.

He Yuzhu looked at her coldly, his face expressionless, as if it were all just a game.

He gently released Du Weifang's hand, then sat up straight and straightened his clothes.

"Don't waste your energy," he said calmly. "No one can change my mind once I've made up my mind."

A resolute glint flashed in Du Weifang's eyes. She suddenly stood up, forcefully pushed He Yuzhu away, and then turned and ran towards the door.

"You just wait!" She stopped at the door, turned around, and said fiercely, "I will never let you get away with this!"

After saying that, she left the room without looking back, leaving He Yuzhu alone on the sofa, silently thinking about everything that had just happened.

He Yuzhu straightened his body, spun in the air, and then pinned Du Weifang to the ground.