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Yan Bugui turned to ask Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Zhonghai naturally wouldn't tell Yan Bugui. If he did, how could he face anyone?

Seeing that he didn't speak, Yan Bugui asked, "Is it about dealing with Sha Zhu?"

Seeing that Yi Zhonghai remained silent, Yan Bugui assumed he had guessed correctly.

He said with dissatisfaction, "Why are you keeping the matter of dealing with Sha Zhu a secret from me?"
Could I possibly go and tell Sha Zhu on this?

Old Yi, let me tell you, Sha Zhu is the worst kind of scoundrel.

He lives such a good life of his own, and has never thought of helping us neighbors.

If he had bowed his head slightly and softened his stance, our courtyard wouldn't be in this state now.

None of the younger ones are filial.

"Let me tell you, his two kids will definitely be just like him when they grow up—completely unfilial."

Yi Zhonghai disliked Yan Bugui's rambling and didn't want to talk to him, so he went along with what Yan said.

His conflict with Qin Huairu was not because of dealing with He Yuzhu, but it was related to dealing with He Yuzhu.

As long as Qin Huairu agrees to his request, he will naturally find her a replacement.

This person's family must be well-off, otherwise his children will go hungry.

More importantly, this person must be right under his nose.

When his son grows up and becomes sensible, he will teach his child to be filial to his elders.

With these limitations, there are basically not many suitable candidates.

He Yuzhu became the most suitable person to take over the situation because he lived nearby and his family was well-off.

Whether it was out of revenge against He Yuzhu or to find better conditions for his child, he was determined to deal with He Yuzhu.

Yan Bugui laughed and said, "Hey, is it really worth getting into a fight over something so trivial?"

Yi Zhonghai said, "You make it sound so easy. Do you think Sha Zhu is so easy to deal with?"

Yan Bugui nodded: "That makes sense. With Director Li from your factory backing Sha Zhu, it will be quite difficult to deal with him."

"Perfect timing, Qin Huairu has also become a leader. If we discuss this properly, we're absolutely sure we can find something on Sha Zhu."

Yi Zhonghai wasn't as happy as he was. Because Qin Huairu's conditions were unacceptable to him.

Yan Bugui, however, was unaware of this and was still fantasizing about having a good time eating and drinking at the Jia family's house during the New Year.

"Then it's settled. I'll agree to Qin Huairu's request on your behalf."

Yi Zhonghai asked, "What do you mean, 'promise Qin Huairu'?"

"It's what I was just saying. Qin Huairu said that as long as you don't force her to do things she can't do, you two can reconcile."

Yi Zhonghai said, "I didn't force her at all. The condition I proposed was for her own good."

"As long as you get her to agree, I'll have no problem."

Yan Bugui was bewildered and asked in great confusion, "What exactly are you talking about? Can't you explain it to me clearly?"

"No." Yi Zhonghai didn't want to continue. He had gone to such great lengths to cure his illness, all for the sake of having a son.

This condition is non-negotiable under any circumstances.

Having no other option, Yan Bugui turned to Qin Huairu.

Qin Huairu naturally refused. She was now a leader, and her life couldn't be more comfortable.

How could she possibly have a child with Yi Zhonghai?

"Third Uncle, please don't make things difficult for me. I will absolutely not agree to the First Uncle's condition."

Yan Bugui felt helpless; he had tried his best to reconcile them. But Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu wouldn't reveal the reason, and he simply couldn't find a solution.

"Huai Ru, can you tell me what exactly happened?"

When I suggested dealing with Sha Zhu, none of you objected. But when I suggested we sit down and discuss it, you disagreed.

"You're putting me in a difficult position."

Qin Huai thought for a moment and said to Yan Bugui, "Third Uncle, can you do me a favor?"

I also want to repay the old man.

He was all alone, all miserable and pitiful.

"If you can persuade that old lady and that old man to remarry, I'll give you five pounds of meat, what do you say?" Yan Bugui's eyes lit up: "Are you serious?"

Qin Huairu, holding the meat in her hand, said, "Five catties of meat is nothing to me."

Yan Bugui agreed.

When Qin Huairu returned home, Jia Zhangshi acted like a little maid, taking the meat from him.

"You've managed to get so much meat again today. Huai Ru, you're really something."

Hurry up and rest here.

"Hey, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and get your mom some water."

Qin Huairu was a meritorious member of the family, and his status underwent a complete reversal, becoming the highest-ranking member of the Jia family.

Even the young master of the Jia family had to serve tea and water to Qin Huairu.

Qin Huairu did not stop her; she felt she deserved to enjoy these things.

In terms of merit, she ensured the Jia family had meat to eat; in terms of status, she was Banggeng's biological mother.

After placing the meat down, Jia Zhangshi cautiously asked, "Why is that stingy old man Yan in the front yard stopping you? Does he want our meat?"

You tell me, and I'll go and curse him to death.

Qin Huairu said, "He wanted to plead for the old man and ask me to forgive him."

Madam Jia spat, "He's dreaming. It's our family's business if we're doing well, why should we forgive Yi Zhonghai?"

Huairu, don't make a mistake.

Let me tell you, although I hate Sha Zhu, there's one thing I think he did right.

That is, as soon as he became better off, he immediately turned against Yi Zhonghai and the deaf old lady.

Look how well he's doing since he fell out with those two old men.

Look at our family now. We used to be close to him, and we suffered so much.

They are broom spirits.

Don't agree to Old Man Yan's demands.

This is a classic case of ingratitude. Doesn't Jia Zhangshi realize that the reason Yi Zhonghai's life is getting worse and worse is precisely because he's been helping the Jia family?
Of course, the Jia family can't be entirely blamed. If Yi Zhonghai hadn't schemed against them, their lives might not be what they are now.

This is something no one can say for sure.

Qin Huairu said, "I didn't agree to him. I asked Third Uncle to try and matchmake First Uncle and First Aunt."

This is our family's way of repaying him, so that others won't say we're ungrateful.

Jia Zhangshi nodded: "That old bastard Yi Zhonghai got off easy."

By the way, does your factory have any spare buildings?

Everything else in our family is great, except this house is terrible. Now that you're a leader, aren't you entitled to an apartment?

I heard that the places where your factory leaders live all have bathrooms and showers.

Qin Huairu said somewhat helplessly, "Don't think about it for now. The factory doesn't have any extra rooms."

However, I'll try to find a place for our family to live in a tenement building.

Although Jia Zhangshi was not entirely satisfied, there was nothing she could do. Xu Damao's position was higher than Qin Huairu's, yet he was still ineligible for housing.

When He Yuzhu entered the courtyard, he found Yan Bugui following behind an old woman.

"Yan Bugui, what are you doing? What are you doing following Aunt Miao?"

An older woman was really bothering Yan Bugui. She had already told him that she didn't want to remarry Yi Zhonghai.

Yan Bugui, however, was like a stubborn plaster, impossible to shake off.

"Zhu Zi, you're back. Old Yan, I told you, I don't agree. I need to take care of Jianye's wife now. Don't bother me anymore."

Yan Bugui said, "Sister-in-law, I'm doing this for your own good. You and Lao Yi have been married for decades, you can't be so heartless."

"Look how miserable Lao Yi's life is without you. Don't you have any sympathy at all?"

He Yuzhu understood. Yan Bugui, that old man, had some kind of illness and wanted the two of them to remarry.

"If Aunt Miao remarries Yi Zhonghai, he won't eat at your house anymore." (End of Chapter)