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After that day, Yi Zhonghai separated from the Jia family again.

Qin Huairu did not bring food to Yi Zhonghai that day, nor did she clean his house afterwards.

Yi Zhonghai, showing his toughness, once again paid Yan Bugui.

The greedy Yan Bugui would naturally not refuse business opportunities.

However, he was scolded by Jia Zhangshi for three consecutive days. Jia Zhangshi acted like an elder, constantly talking about respecting and caring for the elderly.

They even quoted Yi Zhonghai's famous saying, "There are no elders who are always wrong."

The third aunt came out and argued with her, questioning her about whose elder she was.

Jia Zhangshi said proudly, "Yi Zhonghai calls me Mom, and Yan Bugui is on friendly terms with Yi Zhonghai."

Tell me, whose elder am I?

The three women were furious.

Jia Zhangshi then asked Yi Zhonghai, in a cruel and thoughtless manner, "In our courtyard house, do we still need to respect and care for the elderly?"

If no one wants to, then nobody should follow the rules.

How could Yi Zhonghai dare say no? His retirement plan relies on the theory of respecting and caring for the elderly.

Yan Bugui glared angrily at Yi Zhonghai: "It's all your fault for spoiling her. Whether you want to call her 'Mom' is your business, it has nothing to do with me."

Yi Zhonghai argued, "Old Yan, I had no choice."

Also, don't forget, even if I don't call her that, she's still our elder.

The eldest sister-in-law is like a mother…

Yan Bugui shouted at Yi Zhonghai, "If you want to acknowledge your elders, that's your business."

I can't afford to offend you, so don't come to my house for dinner anymore.

"Here's the money you gave me, now you can leave."

Although Yan Bugui was reluctant, the small amount of money Yi Zhonghai gave him wasn't worth putting up with.

What he found even more unacceptable was that Yi Zhonghai turned around and protected Jia Zhangshi.

Only after seeing Yan Bugui drive Yi Zhonghai out did Jia Zhangshi let the Yan family go.

Everyone in the courtyard understood immediately. Anyone who sided with Yi Zhonghai would be scolded.

Normally, Yi Zhonghai only had eyes for the Jia family and always favored them.

In order to curry favor with the Jia family, he always made everyone suffer losses.

There's no way anyone in the compound would stand up for Yi Zhonghai.

The two widows from the Jia family were trying to force Yi Zhonghai to back down in this way.

However, Yi Zhonghai remained firm and did not easily back down.

The Jia family wouldn't let the people in the courtyard cook for him, so he bought food instead.

I can buy two extra steamed buns at the cafeteria at noon, boil some water at home, and that's enough to fill my stomach.

He couldn't stand being blocked by the Jia family, and he couldn't stand being blocked by the Jia family either.

He refused to believe that the Jia family could survive without his help.

The two sides were in a stalemate.

Soon, a notice to go to the countryside broke this balance.

The neighborhood committee has already made arrangements for the previous batch of young people to go to the countryside, and now they are making arrangements for the next batch.

Banggeng and Yan Jiedi were on this list. If they couldn't find work, they would have to go to the countryside.

Yan Jiedi did not tell Yan Bugui about her temporary job. She kept saying that she was doing odd jobs outside.

Yan Bugui and his wife didn't care about her, as long as she paid her living expenses on time.

Holding the notice, Yan Jiedi said to Yan Bugui, "Dad, please find me a job. Otherwise, I'll have to go to the countryside."

Yan Bugui did not learn from Yan Jiekuang's mistake, nor did he ever think of buying a job for Yan Jiedi.

Yan Jiedi is a girl, and she's getting married in two years. For him to give Yan Jiedi a salary is like throwing good money after bad—it's a waste of time and money.

"You make it sound so easy. Where am I supposed to find you a job?"

The third aunt chimed in, "Jie Di, if your dad could get a job, he would have gotten one for your third brother long ago."

Stop fooling around.

The two worked together very well; no one would believe they hadn't discussed it beforehand.

Yan Jiedi said, "What did I do wrong? I'm going to the countryside if I don't have a job."

My dad couldn't do it before because he was unwilling to spend the money.

I refuse to believe that money can't buy a job.

My classmate bought one. If you're willing to pay, I'll get it for you.

Yan Bugui said irritably, "You make it sound so easy. Our family doesn't have any money."

If you have money, pay for it yourself; we don't.

Yan Jiedi said angrily, "I used all the money I earned from odd jobs to pay your living expenses."

I don't have any money.

"Dad, you can buy me a job. At worst, I'll pay you back with my salary."

Yan Bugui had learned his lesson this time and said, "Haven't I been tricked enough by your eldest and second brothers?"
"Want to borrow money? Sure, but you'll have to offer something as collateral."

Yan Jiedi's last bit of affection for Yan Bugui was destroyed by those words.

She lives with her parents, and all her belongings are left at home. Where is she supposed to get the collateral?

"Dad, Mom, are you going to take care of this or not?"

The three women said, "Jie Di, it's not that we don't care. It's just that we really have no other choice."

If you want money, go borrow it from your eldest brother or second brother.

If you can't borrow it, you can go to Sha Zhu and Xu Damao.

"If others can't get jobs, they definitely can."

Yan Jiedi looked at the two of them with a cold gaze, gritted her teeth and said, "Fine, since you don't want to get involved, then you won't be allowed to."

Starting today, I'm separating from you all.

Yan Bugui said angrily, "Fine, let's split the family then. If you want to separate from us, then you shouldn't live in our house anymore."

Yan Jiedi said nothing and turned to pack her things.

Seeing this, the three women wanted to step forward and persuade them.

Yan Bugui stopped her: "Don't worry about her. I don't believe a girl like her has anywhere to go."

We must discipline our children properly and not let them all learn from Sha Zhu.

Upon hearing this, the three aunties realized that Yan Bugui's words made sense. Their three sons had all gone astray by following Sha Zhu's lead.

She immediately sided with Yan Bugui and said to Yan Jiedi, "Since the family has separated, don't take anything from home."

Yan Jiedi said with dissatisfaction, "These clothes are all mine. I gave you the money to buy them."

What right do you have to stop me?

She was telling the truth, and the three women couldn't refute it.

Yan Jiedi didn't have many belongings, just a few clothes and a lunchbox, among other things. Everything else belonged to Yan Bugui and his wife.

She took her things and went out, stopping at the door.

"Dad, Mom, don't forget to go to the neighborhood office together tomorrow. Separate my household registration."

The faces of Yan Bugui and his wife instantly turned ugly.

After Yan Jiedi made such a scene, everyone in the courtyard knew about the Yan family's scandal.

Those who heard the commotion gathered around Yan Jiedi and asked what was going on.

Yan Jiedi spoke frankly: "I want my dad to help me find a job."

Not only was he unwilling, he also asked me for money.

Since he doesn't care about me, why should I live with him? Anyway, a few years ago, we children separated from him.

Now that I'm older, it's natural that I need to separate my household registration.

Everyone knew about the Yan family's affairs, so no one doubted Yan Jiedi's words.

When others saw Yan Jiecheng, they pushed him forward, saying, "Jiecheng, aren't you going to help your sister think of a solution?"

These days, it's not easy for girls to go to the countryside.

Yan Jiecheng said, "My father is the one who makes the decisions in my family. If my father doesn't care, how can I care?"

"If you don't care, your sister is going to be sent to the countryside."

Yan Jiecheng didn't answer, but said to Yan Jiedi, "Sister, there's nothing I can do. When you go to the countryside, I'll have your sister-in-law prepare some cornbread for you."

Others may not understand Yan Jiecheng's actions, but Yan Jiedi understands them very well.

As the saying goes, you won't get poor from eating or dressing, but you will get poor if you don't plan ahead.

Without spending money, one cannot receive unconditional love from the Yan family.

Yan Jiedi said calmly, "Brother, it's alright. I'm separating from Mom and Dad. Whom do you support?"

Without hesitation, Yan Jiecheng said, "Of course I support you."

"That's fine then." (End of Chapter)