Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

Yan Bugui's eyes darted around, and he also spoke up.

The three of them had already discussed it and decided to find a way to restore the traditional courtyard house system.

However, restoring the original system of the courtyard house is too difficult.

Apart from the three old men's families and the Jia family, no one in the courtyard offered any support.

This is a great opportunity.

Once the system is reinstated, he can start collecting kickbacks at the door again.

"Old Yi is right. A close neighbor is worse than a distant relative. We should all help and understand each other."

Without needing to discuss it beforehand, the two began to work together seamlessly, each taking turns to deceive the others.

However, what the two did not realize was that everyone was not listening to their theories seriously, but rather had ulterior motives.

When He Yuzhu returned, he found that there were quite a few people talking outside No. 95 courtyard.

He listened to one sentence and then didn't take it seriously.

During this period, restoring the power of the steward was simply a pipe dream.

Yi Zhonghai always likes to treat others like fools.

Back home, He Yuzhu told Lin Jinghan about Xu Damao's impending downfall.

Lin Jinghan said, "How could he be so stupid? He offended Deputy Director Nie and then went to Deputy Director Nie's relatives to complain."

He Yuzhu said, "Do you think he's that smart? His cleverness, like Yi Zhonghai's, is just petty cleverness."

Even if it weren't for you, Deputy Director Nie, he would have stepped down sooner or later.

Besides, stepping down might not be a bad thing.

Every sport has a beginning and an end.

Those who act too wildly now will surely be punished in the future.

Now that he's stepped down, he won't affect Xiaoling anymore.

Lin Jinghan nodded.

These words were only known to the couple; they were not told to He Yushui and the other girls.

In the following days, Xu Damao caused trouble at the steel rolling mill, and the workers' opinions of him grew increasingly negative.

The other deputy directors were also becoming increasingly dissatisfied with him.

Several people argued in front of Li Huaide.

Inside the courtyard, Yi Zhonghai and his two companions were not idle either; they started making wishes and trying to win people over.

Qin Huairu's side is also starting to recover. Whenever he sees someone with something good, he'll run over to borrow it.

The people in the courtyard naturally refused to lend it at first.

When Yi Zhonghai stepped forward and said that a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative, and that they should help each other, they immediately lent him the money.

Yi Zhonghai did not notice anything unusual and instead felt that it was all his own doing.

The other two also began to rekindle their old flames, showing signs of returning.

With the cooperation of the people in the courtyard, the three old men seemed to have regained their power, even more so than before.

On this day, Geng Guangjian, Ma Ruijun, and Zhang Jianyong came together to find Yi Zhonghai.

"An old man."

When Yi Zhonghai saw the three people approaching, his heart skipped a beat.

He had a bad feeling that trouble was coming.

He wanted to hide, but he knew he couldn't. If he did, his newly restored prestige would vanish immediately.

"What brings you three here?"

"Uncle, we really have something to ask. We just want to know if it's true that a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative, and that neighbors should help each other."

Yi Zhonghai cannot deny his own words, otherwise he would be contradicting himself.

He immediately replied, "Of course it's true. Have you encountered any difficulties?"
If there are any difficulties, as long as Lao Liu, Lao Yan, and I can manage it, we will definitely help.

But as you know, the three of us are all being punished now, so there are many things we can't do.

He was still quite cunning. At this moment, he didn't forget to pull Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui along.

After dragging others down with him, he didn't forget to shirk responsibility.

This is undoubtedly Yi Zhonghai's style.

However, he was overthinking it.

Geng Guangjian and his group came to him because of their son's job. Since it concerned their own interests, they wouldn't compromise so easily.

If Yi Zhonghai and the other two keep their promises, they will treat them like royalty.

If you don't honor your promise, then I'm sorry.

"Grandpa, this is what you promised us, you can definitely get it done."

Yi Zhonghai was even more confused. He had no recollection of promising anything to the three people. Of course, he could assure him that he had never made any such promise.

"We promised you? Isn't there some misunderstanding?"

"Uncle, there's definitely no misunderstanding. Many people in our compound know this."

Yi Zhonghai was even more confused, having absolutely no recollection of it.

The current situation is that Geng Guangjian and two other middle-aged, burly men are standing in front of him, and their intimidating presence is quite significant.

Yi Zhonghai was afraid of being taken advantage of, so he dared not refuse: "Okay, you can say that it was our three uncles who promised you."

"Then I'll go and call Lao Liu and Lao Yan over, and we can talk it over together. What do you think?"

Geng Guangjian and the other two naturally had no objections. They came to discuss matters, not to cause trouble.

Yi Zhonghai was worried about letting them go, and wanted to discuss it with Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui beforehand, so he decided to go and call the two people himself.

To prevent Geng Guangjian and the other two from getting impatient, he even brought out Qin Huairu to entertain the guests.

"Huai Ru, could you take care of Geng Guangjian and the other two at home for me? I'm going to find Lao Liu and Lao Yan."

Qin Huairu noticed Yi Zhonghai constantly giving him meaningful glances, and knew something was amiss.

Now that Yi Zhonghai has regained his power and can bring her benefits again, she naturally wants to help him wholeheartedly.

"Uncle, don't worry, I will definitely take good care of them for you."

Can you tell me what exactly happened?

Not wanting to appear weak, Yi Zhonghai said, "I'll tell you after I've discussed it with Lao Liu and Lao Yan."

Since Qin Huai had no other choice, he went to Yi Zhonghai's house to entertain the three people.

Before entering the room, she was thinking about Yi Zhonghai.

But once inside, she stopped thinking about it.

The Geng Guangjian family's living conditions were considered average for a courtyard house.

If we could put these three people in a fishpond, they could generate a continuous stream of value for him.

We don't usually have the chance to interact with them, so now is a great opportunity.

"Brother Geng, Brother Ma, Brother Zhang, please have a seat. I'll pour you some water."

The three of them sat down at Yi Zhonghai's table.

Qin Huairu personally took the thermos and poured water for the three people.

She acted normally while pouring water, but the key point is that after pouring the water, she moved to a different spot right next to three other people.

Qin Huai's soft body brushed past their backs as she walked by, and the three of them were immediately captivated.

Yi Zhonghai went to Yan Bugui's house: "Old Yan, something big has happened."

"what's up?"

Yi Zhonghai recounted the story of Geng Guangjian and the other two before asking, "When did we agree to that?"

Yan Bugui thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "Old Yi, you know me, I never agree to other people's conditions."

Could it be that you and Lao Liu, using the three old men's name, promised them something?

Yi Zhonghai thought to himself, "I've always been all talk and no action. How could I possibly agree to anything?"

"That must be Lao Liu."

Yan Bugui chimed in, "It should be him."

The two worked together very well, and fearing they would have to do the work, they pushed the responsibility onto Liu Haizhong.

This was also Yi Zhonghai's purpose in coming to find Yan Bugui. He wanted to first exchange statements with Yan Bugui, and then shift the blame to Liu Haizhong.

The two reached an agreement and then went to find Liu Haizhong together.

As they passed by the Central Courtyard, the two heard Qin Huairu talking to Geng Guangjian and two others inside the house.

Yan Bugui asked, "Does Qin Huairu also know about this?"

Yi Zhonghai glanced at her jealously and said, "I'll have Huai Ru stall for time inside." (End of Chapter)