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When the third aunt saw Yan Bugui storm in, she asked, "What's wrong?"

Yan Bugui then recounted what had happened at the neighborhood committee: "It's all their fault for messing around. If it weren't for them, our family would have been able to get the house smoothly."

The three women felt very distressed when they thought about the things they were going to give to the deaf old lady.

"Wasn't all that stuff we did for nothing? So tell me, who will get the house in the end? It can't go to Sha Zhu, can it?"

Yan Bugui snorted: "She wouldn't dare. If he wants to give it to Sha Zhu, I'll write a complaint letter to the municipal government."

"Sha Zhu's family has enough houses, why should they give them to him?"

The three women said, "As long as we don't give it to Sha Zhu, our family has a chance. Our family has the most people, and the neighborhood committee can't ignore us."

Yan Bugui said with a headache, "I heard from Director Wang that it's possible the shares will be given to outsiders."

"Ah. How can that be? Why should the houses in the courtyard be given to outsiders?"

Yan Bugui sat there sighing.

Upon receiving the news, Jia Zhangshi at the Intermediate Court began the ritual to summon the spirit.

The people in the courtyard heard her, but none of them were in the mood to pay attention to her, leaving her to wait there alone for Lao Jia and Jia Dongxu.

Qin Huairu thought for a while, but was still unwilling, so she went to Yi Zhonghai's room.

"Uncle, Director Wang is being so unfair. You've taken care of the deaf old lady for so many years; you deserve credit for your hard work, even if you haven't done anything particularly meritorious."

If you ask me, no one else is qualified to live in the deaf old lady's house except you.

Yi Zhonghai thought the same thing, which is why he was angrier than anyone else.

When he learned that the deaf old lady was going to a nursing home, he was prepared to give up her savings.

At the time, he felt that getting the deaf old lady's house wasn't so bad.

He never imagined that he wouldn't even get a share of the deaf old lady's house.

Has all his hard work over the years been for nothing?

Thinking of this, he also began to hate the deaf old woman.

The deaf old lady clearly knew all along, but she never mentioned a word to him.

They even misled him, making him believe that the house was definitely his.

"She's a leader. Officials have two mouths, so whatever they say goes to her."

At this moment, Yi Zhonghai gained a deeper understanding of Liu Haizhong. He finally understood why Liu Haizhong dreamed of becoming an official.

No matter how skilled he is, he can't compare to the smooth talk of a leader.

Qin Huairu noticed that Yi Zhonghai seemed somewhat disheartened and felt something was off. He should be full of fighting spirit and arguing his case rationally.

That's what makes a qualified workhorse: when it's time to work, work diligently; when it's time to step up, never back down.

"Uncle, I'm not reconciled. I heard from Director Wang that she wants to allocate the houses to outsiders."

Why.

The house belongs to everyone in our compound. No matter who it's allocated to, it can't be given to outsiders.

She's close to Sha Zhu; if another person who listens to Sha Zhu gets assigned to the courtyard, it'll be Sha Zhu's domain from now on.

Yi Zhonghai slammed his hand on the table: "She's dreaming. I'm the one who calls the shots in this courtyard."

He Yuzhu's actions greatly stimulated Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Zhonghai decided to fight Director Wang to the end: "I'm going to find Lao Yan. No outsiders are allowed in the hospital."

Yan Bugui shared the same idea. The two met at the entrance of the Central Court, glanced at each other, and immediately understood each other's meaning.

Yi Zhonghai then went to the Yan family home with Yan Bugui.

Unfortunately, Yi Zhonghai's home is too small to be suitable for discussing matters.

An older woman watched from inside the house but didn't step forward. Reminded by the deaf old woman, she did indeed write an application.

However, she felt that the chances were slim.

Their family was too small, and Miao Jianye was only able to settle down in Beijing thanks to the Women's Federation.

She had just heard the commotion inside Yi Zhonghai's room and guessed that these people wouldn't behave themselves.

Based on her understanding of Yi Zhonghai, she knew these people would definitely have something to do. So she planned to tell He Yuzhu.

Before the deaf old lady left, she reminded her that if she wanted to live well in the courtyard, she had to follow He Yuzhu.

When Yi Zhonghai arrived at Yan Bugui's house, he voiced his concerns.

Yan Bugui said, "Old Yi, that's what I think too. None of the young people in the courtyard listen to us. If another one joins Sha Zhu, we'll have to keep a low profile from now on."

Qin Huairu said, "Third Uncle, if you ask me, First Uncle has taken care of the deaf old lady for so many years, so the house should belong to First Uncle."

Let's work together to help this old man get the house; we can't let outsiders benefit from it.

Yan Bugui sneered: "Qin Huairu, don't try to play tricks on me."

Everyone knows your relationship with Lao Yi.

What's the difference between giving the house to Lao Yi and giving it to you?

Why should we put in the effort to help you get a house?

Qin Huairu's eyes reddened and she burst into tears: "Third Uncle, you've misunderstood. Our family never intended to take the deaf old lady's house."

Yan Bugui, not wanting to continue speaking, gestured for the Third Aunt to speak.

The third aunt received his signal and immediately said, "Qin Huairu, who are you trying to impress with this act?"

You don't think others know what you're thinking.

"Everyone hasn't exposed you; that's because they're giving Lao Yi face."

Yi Zhonghai said with a grim expression, "Alright, stop arguing. If you keep fighting like this, the house will just end up benefiting someone else."

Everyone present was intelligent and naturally understood this principle.

But is it okay not to fight?
Yan Bugui thought about it for a moment and realized that things couldn't continue like this.

He said, "How about this, the person who gets the house should give some compensation to the person who doesn't get the house."

The three aunts quickly figured out Yan Bugui's plan and said with a smile, "That's right, there's only one room, so it's destined to be reserved for only one person."

It's only right that the person who gets the house compensates the others.

Qin Huairu thought about it for a moment and decided to agree. After all, it wasn't her money, so she didn't feel bad about it.

Yi Zhonghai, however, was unwilling. The house was originally his, yet he had to pay money; wasn't that like paying to buy his own house?
He doesn't lack housing, so there's no need for him to spend this money.

However, Yi Zhonghai did not refuse; he was willing to give up the house and ask for money instead.

"Then let's ask who's willing to pay the money, and we'll give the house to them."

Qin Huairu sensed that something was off about Yi Zhonghai's words, but she didn't want to ask him in front of Yan Bugui.

She decided to ask Yi Zhonghai after she got back.

"Then how can we get Director Wang to give the house to that old man?"

Yi Zhonghai glanced at Qin Huairu, but ultimately did not refute her.

Yan Bugui thought for a moment and said, "That's simple. If we ruin the reputation of the courtyard, no one will fight over the houses there."

In that case, Director Wang will have no choice but to allocate the houses to people in our compound.

This was an old trick used by Yan Bugui. The men understood the power of this method and agreed.

The three women suddenly thought of the Li family and said, "What if the Li Dagen family and the Wu Tiezhu family don't cooperate?"

Yi Zhonghai said, "They won't refuse to cooperate."

Qin Huai said, "What if Sha Zhu helps them apply for housing? I think Sha Zhu and Director Wang have a pretty good relationship."

Yi Zhonghai thought for a moment and then dismissed it: "There's only one room. Whoever Sha Zhu helps, he'll offend the other one."

Then we can try to win over the person who didn't get the house.

After discussing it for a while and thinking about all the details, the group split up to persuade those who wanted the houses.

Others, upon hearing that there are benefits to be gained, will naturally not refuse.

Even if you don't get the house, getting money is still pretty good. (End of Chapter)