Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

He Yuzhu noticed that the people in the courtyard suddenly became kinder.

When Yi Zhonghai saw him, his face was no longer filled with anger. Yan Bugui also became much more enthusiastic.

Of course, what hasn't changed is that Qin Huairu is still just as disgusting.

He's almost forty, he's no longer as good as a young girl, yet he's still trying to use her tricks. It's really unbearable.

Xu Damao witnessed this scene and came to see He Yuzhu make a fool of himself every day.

"You are really attractive."

He Yuzhu kicked him angrily: "If you come and disgust me again, don't blame me for teaching you a lesson."

Xu Damao rubbed the spot where he had been kicked and said, "Don't blame me for not warning you. Be careful, don't fall for a honey trap."

He Yuzhu said disdainfully, "Only someone as spineless as you would consider her a beauty."

This is clearly a widow's scheme.

Look at Yan Jiecheng, he wasn't fooled at all.

Xu Damao said, "He was just reluctant to spend the money. When he first started working, he treated Qin Huairu like a goddess."

He Yuzhu simply ignored him.

That day after work, He Yuzhu was stopped by Yan Jiedi at the intersection.

"Brother Zhu, I have something very important to tell you."

He Yuzhu looked at her suspiciously: "What do you want?"

He Yuzhu did not have any ill feelings towards Yan Jiedi.

Yan Jiedi did not harm him, nor did she harm Shazhu.

He was just afraid of being entangled with Yan Bugui, so he wasn't close to any of the Yan family's children.

Although they lived in the same courtyard, He Yuzhu and Yan Jiedi did not interact much.

Yan Jiedi mustered her courage and said, "Brother Zhu, I have something very important to tell you."

I don't ask for anything else, I just hope you can help me find a job, even a temporary one.

I don't want to go to the countryside.

She emphasized the importance of the matter again, making He Yuzhu take it seriously.

"Tell me what happened first."

Yan Jiedi didn't keep him in suspense and told He Yuzhu what had happened.

He Yuzhu then understood why Yi Zhonghai had greeted him with a smile.

He thought Yi Zhonghai had given up, but he didn't expect to be waiting for him here.

Did Liu Haizhong from the backyard get involved?

Yan Jiedi shook her head and said, "It seems not. I haven't seen Second Uncle come to our house."

He Yuzhu thought back for a moment and realized that Liu Haizhong was indeed quite honest. He hadn't been getting too close to Yi Zhonghai lately.

However, this doesn't mean that Liu Haizhong wasn't involved.

You should know that Yi Zhonghai's favorite thing to do is stay behind the scenes and let others take the lead.

His life has been full of misfortunes, partly because he lacked Sha Zhu as a henchman, and he had to handle many things personally.

As a key member of the retirement group, Yi Zhonghai couldn't possibly leave Liu Haizhong unused.

Perhaps Yi Zhonghai told Liu Haizhong about it on his way to work.

When Yan Jiedi saw that He Yuzhu didn't say anything, she pouted so much that she could hang an oil bottle on her lips.

"Brother Zhu, I beg you to help me. You don't know, my classmate's older sister went to the countryside during the Cultural Revolution, but she couldn't stand the hardships and married a local man."

By the time the family found out, it was too late.

I was completely disregarded at home. My father wouldn't even spend money to buy my third brother a job, let alone help me.

I don't want to go to the countryside.

If you help me, I will definitely repay you. I promise, from now on, I will only keep five yuan for living expenses and give you the rest of my earnings.

He Yuzhu said, "Five yuan isn't enough for you to pay your family's accommodation and living expenses."

Would your father agree to this?

Yan Jiedi said, "I don't care whether he wants to or not. At worst, I'll follow my second and third brothers' example, find a place to move out, and not go home."

I hate that I'm too young, not old enough to get married.

He Yuzhu carefully reviewed Sha Zhu's memories. Back then, Yan Jiedi had not escaped the fate of being sent to the countryside.

Yan Bugui approached Yi Zhonghai, hoping to secure a job for the Yan family without spending any money.

Yi Zhonghai was preparing the second step of his plan, which was to cause a rift between the Liu and Yan family children and their parents. He hoped that the Yan family children would resent Yan Bugui and would not help him at all.

Yi Zhonghai then used the excuse that Sha Zhu knew a high-ranking leader to shift the blame to Sha Zhu.

Given Sha Zhu's personality, upon hearing Yan Bugui's request, he would definitely scold Yan Bugui immediately.

However, he might eventually help Yan Jiedi out of a soft heart.

But Yan Bugui's biggest mistake was going to find Yi Zhonghai first.

Yi Zhonghai leaked the news to Qin Huairu in advance.

At that time, Sha Zhu was completely controlled by Qin Huairu, and Qin Huairu made all the decisions.

Qin Huairu wouldn't refuse to help Yan Jiedi get a job, but she definitely wouldn't do it for nothing.

If Yan Bugui wants Sha Zhu to help him, he has to pay money.

Clearly, Yan Bugui was unwilling to pay.

Qin Huairu had a conflict with Yan Bugui, which eventually escalated into a fight.

Qin Huai used the stick as an excuse to lure Sha Zhu, and in the end, Sha Zhu rejected Yan Bugui to his face.

Yan Jiedi, along with Yan Jiekuang and a few others, went to Fangshan to work in the countryside.

I met someone while cutting in line.

By 1971, the economy had improved and factories were hiring in large numbers.

Yan Jiedi returned to the city through her boyfriend's connections. After returning, she immediately got married and never went back to the courtyard house.

During holidays and festivals, they would only bring a token gift to visit Yan Bugui and his wife.

Yan Bugui and his wife failed to recognize the situation; when they treated her to a meal, they even wanted her to pay for living expenses.

In a fit of anger, Yan Jiedi left with her boyfriend and never came to see Yan Bugui and his wife again.

He Yuzhu neither immediately agreed nor refused.

He now needs an inside man to help him uncover Yi Zhonghai's conspiracy.

Yan Jiedi was his only choice.

If Yan Jiedi handles things well, he wouldn't mind helping her find a temporary job.

The prerequisite is that Yan Jiedi has performed meritorious service.

"Jie Di, you know how hard it is to find a job these days."

Yan Jiedi said, "Brother Zhu, I know. I'll do anything you ask as long as you're willing to help me."

He Yuzhu nodded: "I can help you, but there are two conditions."

When Yan Jiedi heard that He Yuzhu was willing to help, she became excited: "Brother Zhu, just say the word, and I will definitely do it."

He Yuzhu said, "The first rule is to keep it a secret; you can't tell anyone."

You should know about Qin Huairu's help in securing job opportunities for those people.

If others find out, you won't only fail to receive what you've been promised, but you'll also be stigmatized and sent to the most difficult places.

Knowing the seriousness of the matter, Yan Jiedi agreed without hesitation: "I definitely won't tell anyone."

He Yuzhu believed she wouldn't dare tell anyone. The Yan family was cunning, and she was sure she could figure out the stakes involved.

"Secondly, my help won't be for nothing. You have to help me find out the conspiracy that Yi Zhonghai and your father are plotting."

Yan Jiedi felt no remorse whatsoever for betraying Yan Bugui.

"Brother Zhu, don't worry, I will tell you everything I know."

In order to get He Yuzhu's help, she told him everything she had heard before.

This includes some of the things Yan Bugui said to He Yuzhu after drinking with Yi Zhonghai.

He Yuzhu wasn't interested in these things, but he was satisfied with her attitude.

What he most wanted to know was why Yi Zhonghai had set his sights on Yanjiecheng. However, the reason Yan Jiedi gave might not be true.

Yi Zhonghai's approach to Yan Jiecheng was definitely not simply to get Yan Jiecheng to join his cause.

As for the real reason, Yi Zhonghai obviously wouldn't reveal it.

It's estimated that only Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu know the real reason.

Before leaving, He Yuzhu gave Yan Jiedi five yuan.

For the Yan family, money is more important than their fathers and mothers.

With money, there's nothing they wouldn't dare to do. (End of Chapter)