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After five courses of food and three rounds of wine...

Yan Bugui finally revealed his purpose: "Old Yi, the deaf old lady's house is to be left to you, isn't it?"

Yi Zhonghai appeared to be cooperating, but in reality, he was always wary of Yan Bugui. In all the years he lived in the courtyard house, Yan Bugui had never hosted a dinner party for him.

As the saying goes, when things go wrong, there must be a monster.

He remained lucid throughout.

Hearing Yan Bugui's words, one could tell his purpose.

He felt in his heart that the deaf old lady's house was definitely his, but he was unwilling to give it to Yan Bugui.

“I’m taking care of the old lady not for her house. She can give it to whomever she wants.”

Yan Bugui said, "You can't say that. You're the only one in our compound who takes care of the deaf old lady. It wouldn't be fair not to give you the house."

Yi Zhonghai said, "There's nothing wrong with that. I live alone, and I have enough rooms. I don't need so many."

Seeing that Yi Zhonghai wouldn't budge, Yan Bugui was somewhat dissatisfied. He said directly, "If you put it that way, then the house might belong to Miao Jianye."

"You don't know, the deaf old lady went to his house today and stayed there for a long time."

Yi Zhonghai's expression immediately changed. He didn't say it, but in his heart he had already considered the deaf old lady's house as his own.

That house was also a key asset he used to keep the Jia family at bay; anyone who dared to take it from him would become his enemy.

"Are you telling the truth?"

Yan Bugui nodded: "Would I lie to you? Old Yi, let me tell you, the house absolutely cannot be given to Miao Jianye."

Yi Zhonghai gritted his teeth and said, "Of course we can't give him the house."

Yan Bugui said, "You just said that your house is big enough. You have no reason to want more houses, so we can hold onto them for you."

You can give the house to our family, and I'll have either Jiecheng or Jiefang move in. They can pay you some rent.

"If our two families join forces, we can definitely save the deaf old lady's house."

Yi Zhonghai is all too familiar with this tactic.

The so-called rent payment is at most a small amount at the beginning, and then they can find countless excuses not to pay it later.

As time goes on, it's hard to say who owns the house.

He had planned to use this trick to swindle the He family out of their house back then. Yan Bugui was just repeating what he had already done.

"Old Yan, I've already said it, the old lady can give her house to whomever she wants."

My only request is that Miao Jianye not receive it.

I'm not talking to you anymore, I'm going to go ask the old lady.

He ignored Yan Bugui's attempts to persuade him to stay and forcibly left the Yan family home.

The three women retorted, "What's so arrogant about that? Let's see who's backing you up after that deaf old lady leaves."

Yan Bugui gritted his teeth and said, "Damn it, since you're so heartless, don't blame me for being ruthless too."

"What did you say?"

Yan Bugui said, "Keep an eye on the Jia family lately. I'm afraid Lao Yi might give the house to the Jia family."

The third aunt said worriedly, "Given Lao Yi's relationship with Qin Huairu, he'll definitely give it to the Jia family. What should we do?"

Yan Bugui said, "He's dreaming. At worst, I'll team up with Lao Liu and confront him."

The three aunts thought that if that happened, Liu Haizhong would also be fighting over the house, so they reminded Yan Bugui.

Yan Bugui said, "Do you think no one will fight over it if I don't remind them? There are plenty of shrewd people in the courtyard. Once everyone has figured it out, they will all make their move."

Yi Zhonghai was stopped by Qin Huairu as soon as he entered the Intermediate People's Court.

"Huai Ru, I'm asking you, which house did the old lady go to?"

Qin Huairu nodded: "I sat there for a while."

"Do you know what they were talking about?"

Qin Huairu smiled wryly: "I didn't go in with you, so I don't know. Sir, I have something else to discuss with you."

Yi Zhonghai was worried that the deaf old lady would give the house to an older woman, so he said, "I'll go to the old lady's place first, and we'll talk about it when I get back."

Looking at Yi Zhonghai's expression and recalling his question, Qin Huairu immediately understood what was going on.

She didn't dare stop Yi Zhonghai any longer and urged him, "Uncle, you should go quickly."

The old lady not only went to Aunt Miao's house, but also to Sha Zhu's house.

You must persuade her to stop doing anything foolish.

Yi Zhonghai knew in his heart that the deaf old lady still couldn't forget He Yuzhu. Hearing that the deaf old lady had gone to He Yuzhu's house, he became even more anxious and ran to the backyard.

Qin Huairu was also anxious and hurried home to tell Jia Zhangshi about this new situation.

Upon hearing this, Madam Jia said, "What are you still standing there for? Why don't you go and take a look?"

If Qin Huai had any self-awareness, she would know very well that the deaf old lady didn't like her.

If she goes with them, not only will she not get the deaf old lady's house, but it may also have the opposite effect.

Madam Jia scolded, "What use are you? You can't even fool an old woman."

Qin Huai thought to himself, "Isn't all of this your doing?"

She didn't dare to say it aloud, so she prepared some good food to please the deaf old lady.

Qin Huairu took out the preserved meat he had at home, intending to cook some meat for the deaf old lady.

Jia Zhangshi knew that this was all for the sake of the deaf old lady's house, so she did not stop them.

Yi Zhonghai entered the deaf old lady's house and saw her slowly tidying it up.

His heart tightened: "Grandma, why are you doing all this yourself? I asked Huai..."

He immediately stopped, thinking that the deaf old lady didn't like Qin Huairu.

"I'll help you tidy up."

The deaf old lady had completely given up and didn't bother arguing with Yi Zhonghai anymore.

"There's not much stuff, I can pack it myself."

Helpless, Yi Zhonghai sat down beside the deaf old lady and asked, "I heard you went to Sha Zhu's house and also to Cui Lan's house?"

The deaf old lady nodded: "I want Sha Zhu to put in a good word for me so I can stay in the courtyard."

Did he agree?

The deaf old woman said dejectedly, "No. If he had agreed, would I have needed to pack my things?"

Yi Zhonghai cursed fiercely, "I knew he was an ingrate all along..."

The deaf old lady let Yi Zhonghai curse He Yuzhu without interrupting.

Yi Zhonghai cursed for a while before stopping: "Then go find Cuilan..."

The deaf old woman said calmly, "Say goodbye to her."

"Didn't you say anything else?"

The deaf old woman stared at him: "What exactly are you trying to say?"

Yi Zhonghai had no choice but to tell the truth: "I heard that you are going to give the house to him?"
Grandma, I disagree. He's the cause of all of this.

"If it weren't for him, Cuilan wouldn't have divorced me, and she would still be taking care of you as before."

Upon hearing the word "house," the deaf old woman sneered, "Qin Huairu told you, didn't she?"

Yi Zhonghai, fearing it would affect Qin Huairu, brought up Yan Bugui. After all, it was Yan Bugui who first spoke up.

“It’s not Huai Ru, it’s Lao Yan. I just got back and he pulled me into his house, trying to get me to persuade you to give the house to his family.”

The deaf old lady didn't quite believe Yi Zhonghai's words.

Given Yan Bugui's personality, he might indeed do such a thing, but Qin Huairu would not be innocent either.

When she went to He Yuzhu's house, only Qin Huairu saw her.

The housing issue is not her responsibility to decide right now. She's gotten herself into so much trouble; she can't expect to get all the benefits.

The deaf old woman had no intention of telling Yi Zhonghai the truth. She was afraid that if Yi Zhonghai knew the truth, he would harm her.

"Don't worry, I said I would give you the house, and I will never go back on my word."

In a couple of days, when Xiao Pan brings his people over, I'll give you the house in front of him.

With him as guarantor, you can keep this house.

Yi Zhonghai didn't doubt any of this, and was relieved to hear that the deaf old lady would give him the house.

"Godmother, don't worry, even if you go to a nursing home, I will visit you often."

I remember that Director Wang will be retiring soon.

Once she retires, we'll find Director Pan again and ask him to send you back.

Huairu and I will definitely take care of you in your old age. (End of Chapter)