Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

Qin Huairu took Yi Zhonghai's money, spent a dime, found a nearby child, and had the child tell the old lady about Ran Qiuye.

Upon hearing this, the older woman immediately panicked.

Ever since she saw Yi Zhonghai hanging out with Liu Haizhong, the older woman has been terrified.

She slept in the same bed with Yi Zhonghai for decades and knew him all too well.

Yi Zhonghai will definitely find an opportunity to retaliate.

The older woman has been walking on thin ice lately, taking Miao Jianye with her.

Yi Zhonghai might immediately abandon his target of He Yuzhu and turn his attention to them instead.

Upon hearing this news, the woman didn't inquire further and ran home.

"Auntie, what's wrong?" Miao Jianye asked worriedly when he saw the woman rushing home in a panic.

It took the older woman a while to calm down before she told me what she had heard.

"Jianye, no matter what Teacher Ran is like, you can't marry her."

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Miao Jianye was stunned: "Auntie, it can't be that serious, can it? If Teacher Ran were really that bad, how could Yan Bugui dare to introduce her to someone?"

An older woman sighed: "You came late, so you don't know what's going on in the yard."

Yan Bugui had long been in cahoots with Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong.

The three of them, plus the deaf old lady, are the biggest scoundrels in our neighborhood.

Jia Dongxu of the Jia family was a pretty good kid when he was young.

Since becoming Yi Zhonghai's apprentice, he has become increasingly lazy.

He ruined a perfectly good child.

After ruining Jia Dongxu, he wasn't satisfied and wanted to destroy the pillar as well.

However, Zhu Zi was clever and didn't fall for his trick.

Miao Jianye asked curiously, "I see him dealing with Brother Zhu every day, what is he after?"

An older woman said, "What else could he be after? The Jia family's expenses are so high, and he's unwilling to spend his own money. He wants Sha Zhu to pay for it so he can support the Jia family."

Miao Jianye said, "Auntie, I think we should tell Brother Zhu about this."

An older woman shook her head: "No need. Sha Zhu saw it a long time ago."

You wouldn't believe it, but ever since He Daqing left, Yi Zhonghai, the Jia family, and the deaf old lady haven't gotten a single penny out of Zhu Zi.

When Qin Huairu first married into the family, she relied on her beauty and would go to Zhu Zi every day to borrow vegetables with a bowl.

She only calmed down after being slapped by the pillar many times.

The older woman was reluctant to recount these old stories. After all, her role in them wasn't exactly honorable.

She was afraid that if Miao Jianye found out, he would be wary of her.

However, in order to prevent Miao Jianye from being taken advantage of, she had no choice but to tell him these things.

After listening to what the older woman said, Miao Jianye decided in his heart that he should be wary of her.

“Then I’ll go to the school and ask Teacher Ran. I think it’s a bit strange that news about Teacher Ran is suddenly circulating in the neighborhood.”

After thinking about it for a moment, the older woman also felt that what Miao Jianye said made sense.

No one knew better than her where the rumors in the neighborhood came from.

There has been no news of Ran Qiuye for quite some time now, especially around No. 95 Courtyard.

Just as Yan Bugui was about to introduce someone to someone, news of Ran Qiuye arrived.

Even if you beat her to death, she would never believe it was a coincidence.

"You're right. It's best to tell Teacher Ran about what's going on here, so she doesn't get caught out and get tricked."

Qin Huairu listened the whole time, and when she saw the old lady get the news, she returned to the courtyard house satisfied.

She told Jia Zhangshi the news, and the two widows waited together for Yan Bugui to suffer.

Who told Yan Bugui to dare to steal their food?
Yan Bugui was unaware of these things and did not tell Ran Qiuye about the blind date.

In his mind, Miao Jianye would have to come and beg him for favors before he would go to Ran Qiuye.

Ideally, Yi Zhonghai should also be informed. We should wait for Yi Zhonghai to intervene.

He can then benefit from both sides.

The next day, when Miao Jianye saw Yan Bugui, he spoke first: "Teacher Yan, did you talk to Teacher Ran?" Yan Bugui replied: "Yes, I did. She said she'd think about it for two days. Jianye, you know that Teacher Ran didn't have a good impression of you in the first half of the year."

If no one puts in a good word for you, she'll have a hard time agreeing.

Yan Bugui was practically telling Miao Jianye directly that he needed to contribute money.

Miao Jianye gave him a cold look and then left.

Yan Bugui muttered discontentedly, "You rude bastard, you deserve to never find a partner in your life."

As people in the hospital gradually went to work, Yi Zhonghai also took Qin Huairu out.

"Old Yi, off to work?" Yan Bugui greeted Yi Zhonghai warmly.

Yi Zhonghai didn't even glance at him and left directly.

Qin Huairu sneered and left with Yi Zhonghai.

Yan Bugui looked at the two of them in confusion, then felt offended.

"What's with the arrogance? She's a widow and has no children; she doesn't even know how to avoid suspicion."

He Yuzhu left a little late and overheard Yan Bugui muttering. He asked, "Teacher Yan, did the widow and the childless offend you?"

Yan Bugui was startled and said cautiously, "Zhuzi, what nonsense are you talking about? When did I ever say that?"

He Yuzhu said, "I never said you said that. You're just admitting it yourself."

Yan Bugui said angrily, "Don't slander me."

Xu Damao also pushed his cart over: "Who slandered you? How come I didn't know?"

He Yuzhu winked at Xu Damao: "I was at work just now and I heard Teacher Yan say that widows who have no children should not avoid suspicion."

Xu Damao laughed heartily: "Yan Bugui, how could you say that? Uncle Yi and Sister Qin have always been so close. You're not just jealous, are you?"

How could Yan Bugui not know that He Yuzhu and Xu Damao were deliberately making things difficult for him?

Xu Damao is now the leader of the steel rolling mill's workers' disciplinary team and also oversees Liu Haizhong; he's someone Liu can't afford to offend.

It is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge.

Yan Bugui decided to write this down.

"Da Mao, Zhu Zi, I beg you, please stop talking. I admit I was wrong, okay?"

He Yuzhu knew that this little matter would have no impact on Yan Bugui.

Even if Yi Zhonghai found out, he would at most give Yan Bugui a mild and ineffective reprimand.

It's not worth wasting time on such a small matter.

He then left with Xu Damao.

Yan Bugui dared not murmur anymore, but glared fiercely at the backs of the two men.

Liu Haizhong also came out pushing his bicycle.

Yan Bugui saw this and then turned around to greet Liu Haizhong.

Liu Haizhong was much less polite and started scolding him directly: "Old Yan, do you have any shame?"

"What happened to me?" Yan Bugui felt extremely wronged.

He did nothing, yet the people in the courtyard gave him the cold shoulder.

Liu Haizhong said, "What do you think? Sha Zhu and Xu Damao are our enemies. How can you surrender to the enemy?"

In the past, your behavior would have been considered traitorous.

He vented his anger, and only left after he felt better.

Yan Bugui was truly on the verge of tears.

Wasn't he just trying to get some benefits from Miao Jianye?
Why does everyone look down on him?

He provoked whomever he provoked.

An older woman walked past him without even glancing at him.

When Yan Bugui saw the old woman, his old habit kicked in.

"Sister Miao, has Jianye told you about my plan to introduce him to someone?"

An older woman looked at him coldly: "You've already lied to our family once, isn't that enough? You want to lie to us a second time?"

Just then, Jia Zhangshi went out and, upon hearing the old woman's words, deliberately burst into laughter. (End of Chapter)