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When Qin Huairu returned home, her face looked rather grim. She didn't know how to tell Jia Zhangshi.

Yi Zhonghai's demands, of course, could not be mentioned. If they were, Jia Zhangshi's temper would surely cause a scene.

If this becomes public knowledge, not only will Yi Zhonghai be embarrassed, but she herself will also be disgraced.

She didn't want to become a laughing stock.

But if she didn't tell Jia Zhangshi the truth, she wouldn't be able to explain the issue of the grain.

Seeing Qin Huairu's expression, Madam Jia asked, "What's wrong?"

Qin Huai took a deep breath before speaking: "The old man's illness is cured."

"What? That old man who has no descendants has really been cured?" Jia Zhangshi couldn't help but exclaim.

Her shout startled the three children who were playing on the kang (a heated brick bed).

Qin Huairu quickly said to Banggeng, "It's okay. You guys keep playing."

Then she whispered, "An old man took out a diagnosis from Jishuitan Hospital."

"Is it even possible to fake that?"

Jia Zhangshi lowered her voice and said, "I didn't expect that he could actually cure it."

"Let me tell you, Yi Zhonghai is no good. If he gets better, all his ulterior motives will come out."

Qin Huairu said with a wry smile, "I've already fallen out with him."

Madam Jia was taken aback: "Why did you fall out with him?"

Qin Huairu said, "I told him I would help him talk to the older woman about remarrying. He didn't want to marry her, so we argued."

Madam Jia was displeased upon hearing this: "He's an old man without a son, and he won't marry Miao Cuilan. Who does he want to marry?"

Qin Huairu said, "He dislikes that the older woman is too old to have children for him, and wants to marry someone who can have children."

Madam Jia looked at Qin Huairu warily: "He wouldn't be after you, would he?"

"I'm telling you, Qin Huairu, you absolutely cannot do something so shameful."

Qin Huairu was startled, not expecting that Jia Zhangshi's guess was so accurate.

This absolutely must not be known to Jia Zhangshi.

"Mom, what are you thinking? An old man who cares so much about his reputation, would he do something that would invite criticism?"

I'm Dongxu's wife, and he didn't dare say a word.

Madam Jia glanced at Qin Huairu, saw no flaws, and after considering Yi Zhonghai's character, felt somewhat relieved.

She also felt that, given Yi Zhonghai's personality, he wouldn't be inclined to marry Qin Huairu.

"So who does he plan to marry?"

Qin Huairu said, "As long as it's not marrying an older woman, our family can't agree."

Here's what I'm thinking: starting tomorrow, we won't cook for him anymore. I won't clean his house either.

Let him experience what it's like to be left unattended.

On the other hand, I'll try to persuade the older woman.

If the older woman is willing to remarry the older man, then let her try to persuade him.

Jia Zhangshi nodded: "Then let's do it this way, let Yi Zhonghai experience what it's like to be left unattended."

He can't survive without anyone taking care of him. He's always so unkempt; no one will marry him.

Qin Huai breathed a sigh of relief, finally having persuaded Jia Zhangshi.

No one expected that Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu would turn against each other so quickly.

The next day, Yi Zhonghai woke up from his deep sleep and found that it was already eight o'clock.

He subconsciously looked at the table but didn't see the food Qin Huairu had prepared.

Yi Zhonghai then remembered that he had a falling out with Qin Huairu the night before.

Then he thought that Qin Huairu was really so heartless, and he felt a bit ruthless.

To think you can subdue him with this tactic is a pipe dream.

Don't forget, there's Yan Bugui in the courtyard who's willing to risk his life for money.

He didn't even need to pay ten yuan; five yuan was enough for Yan Bugui to take care of him.

If Qin Huai dares to do this, isn't he just betting that the Jia family is his only source of support in his old age?
He just wouldn't let Qin Huairu have his way.

He wanted to see who would ultimately compromise.

Yi Zhonghai absolutely would not allow the elderly people he had chosen to have any ideas.

After he got up, he saw Qin Huairu occupying the edge of the pool. He naturally understood what this meant.

Qin Huairu did all this to show him.

He did appreciate Qin Huairu's diligence, but there was a condition: Qin Huairu had to be filial.

If Qin Huairu dares to manipulate him, then that is unfilial.

An unfilial person is wrong no matter what they do.

Yi Zhonghai ignored Qin Huairu and even deliberately washed himself by the pool for a while.

He Yuzhu was somewhat puzzled by this scene. Nothing much had happened recently, so why were these two arguing again?
Not only He Yuzhu found it strange, but everyone else in the courtyard also found it very strange.

However, no one came forward to ask.

Everyone knows that Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu are two huge pits, the kind that once you jump in, you can't climb out.

He Yuzhu naturally wouldn't meddle in other people's business.

The two stood there awkwardly by the pool for a while, until Yi Zhonghai finished washing up.

"I don't have time to cook today, so I'll go out and buy some meat buns."

Qin Huairu's hands tightened as if she were washing clothes, and she bit her lip hard, refusing to speak.

Yi Zhonghai went home, put his things away, and then locked the door. Normally, he wouldn't lock the door, just so the Jia family could easily come and go.

Now that the door is locked, it naturally means that they are severing ties with the Jia family.

Yan Bugui no longer blocks the door; he's been secretly looking this way from the front yard.

Seeing Yi Zhonghai come out, he asked curiously, "Old Yi, what's going on?"

Yi Zhonghai wanted to talk to Yan Bugui about having dinner together.

He smiled and said to Yan Bugui, "Old Yan, you've come at the right time. Have you had breakfast? If not, come with me to eat outside. It's on me."

Yan Bugui is completely stumped.

Last night, Yi Zhonghai bought a chicken, and he wanted to eat some too, but Yi Zhonghai refused.

This morning, Yi Zhonghai actually offered to invite him.

He even thought Yi Zhonghai was possessed by an evil spirit.

However, it wasn't in his nature to pass up a good opportunity, so after realizing what was happening, he immediately agreed to Yi Zhonghai's offer.

"Wait for me to go home and get something."

Yi Zhonghai was waiting for Yan Bugui at the Intermediate People's Court.

An older woman came out of the house, and the two met but did not speak.

Yi Zhonghai looked at the old woman's face, a hint of disgust flashing in his eyes.

If Qin Huai didn't agree, he would marry someone else. He wanted to show everyone that he didn't have an older woman. He would still live a good life.

Once he has a child, the one who can't have children is the older woman. Unless the older woman can find someone to marry and have children with.

He believed that an older woman couldn't do it.

The older woman was a little confused by his gaze, and then she thought of Bi Xiufeng, who had just become pregnant.

She was afraid that Yi Zhonghai would harm Bi Xiufeng, so she became wary.

"Old Yi, let's go."

Fearing that Yi Zhonghai might change his mind, Yan Bugui went home to make arrangements for his share of the meal before hurrying out.

Yi Zhonghai then let the old woman go and left with Yan Bugui.

The woman then felt a little better.

"Old Yi, what made you decide to treat me to dinner today?" After confirming that Yi Zhonghai really was treating, Yan Bugui couldn't help but ask.

Yi Zhonghai said, "I don't want to eat with my sister-in-law anymore. I'm the one paying and taking care of her family."

He made it seem like I got the biggest advantage.

I just wanted to discuss with you today about having meals with your family from now on.

I'll give you five yuan a month. Have your wife help me tidy up the house.

Yan Bugui hesitated for a moment: "Eight yuan."

Yi Zhonghai readily agreed: "No problem. But I require that your family do their utmost."

Yan Bugui patted his chest and assured him that he would definitely take good care of Yi Zhonghai. (End of Chapter)