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After the three of them retired, they got together every day. They talked about many things every day.

These three people—one greedy for fame, one greedy for power, and one greedy for money—could never get along.

There was only one topic that could interest all three of them: the days when the old man in charge used to be in charge.

Whenever they think back to their glorious days, the three of them are filled with emotion.

When Yi Zhonghai mentioned restoring the prestige of the three old men, Liu Haizhong was intrigued.

Yan Bugui hesitated for a moment, and he also began to be tempted.

Although we should donate some money to the Jia family, that amount of money is nothing compared to the benefits of being the third master.

"Old Yi, what do you suggest we do?"

Yi Zhonghai was very satisfied when he saw that both of them agreed.

"What I mean is to use the incident with the stick as an opportunity to call on people in the hospital to help each other."

We've succeeded this time, and the people in the institute will see that they can benefit from following us.

I believe that soon they'll be begging us to be their managers.

That's a good idea.

But they forgot the most important question: where do these benefits come from?

Previously, all these benefits came from Sha Zhu. Whether it was money or effort, Yi Zhonghai could always get Sha Zhu to step in.

In the end, everyone was grateful to Yi Zhonghai, not Sha Zhu.

But it's different now.

Yi Zhonghai can't get any benefits if he can't find a willing sucker to spend money and effort.

There's no benefit in it, so who would want to follow them?

Yan Bugui raised a question: "Your method is good. But there's a problem: the neighborhood committee doesn't allow donations."

To donate, you must apply at the neighborhood office. And there will be someone to supervise the process.

Liu Haizhong said, "Then let's go to the neighborhood office to apply. Bang Geng is doing a good deed, and helping Bang Geng is also doing a good deed. Why should they disagree?"

Yi Zhonghai was somewhat embarrassed and explained, "Old Liu is right. But the problem is, Banggeng is in the Northwest, and we don't have any evidence."

By the time Bang Geng returns the evidence, he'll have lost his leg.

Time waits for no one.

Liu Haizhong asked helplessly, "Then what should I do? Donating money privately is illegal, and I don't want to get arrested by the neighborhood committee."

Yan Bugui remained silent, simply staring at Yi Zhonghai. It's best not to donate if you can avoid it.

How could Yi Zhonghai give up?

Restoring the prestige of the three old men is important, but raising money for Bang Geng is also very important.

After thinking for a moment, Yi Zhonghai remembered a characteristic of the Jia family: they borrowed money and never paid it back.

Since we can't donate money, let the Jia family borrow it. If Jia Zhangshi doesn't repay it, it'll be almost the same as donating.

With him around, the Jia family wouldn't need to write an IOU.

Without a loan agreement, the money doesn't need to be repaid.

"Okay then. Let's have a meeting and have Mom, no, I mean, have my sister-in-law borrow money from everyone."

"I'll pay everyone back when I have money in the future."

Liu Haizhong slapped his thigh: "That's a good idea. Let Bang Geng borrow everyone's money."

Yan Bugui pursed his lips, saying that although he said it was a loan, he had no intention of paying it back.

The Jia family is notorious for borrowing money and not repaying it.

Only a fool like Liu Haizhong would believe this.

Yan Bugui saw through Yi Zhonghai's plan, but was unwilling to reveal it.

He didn't want to offend Yi Zhonghai because of this.

Liu Haizhong seemed impatient: "Then let's call a meeting now."

Yi Zhonghai naturally didn't want to hold a meeting now; he still needed to go back and discuss the loan with Jia Zhangshi.

If the Jia family disagrees, it will become a joke.

"No, many people are not home right now. We should wait until everyone comes back before we start the meeting."

Upon hearing this, Liu Haizhong immediately agreed. Naturally, the more people in a meeting, the better.

Yi Zhonghai rushed back to discuss borrowing money.

Liu Haizhong sat smugly in the Yan family's house: "Old Yan, once the steward is reinstated, you must support me. We can't let Old Yi keep putting us above everyone else."

Yan Bugui rolled his eyes. They hadn't even gotten their hands on power yet, and they were already starting to fight for it.

If you want his support, you can just pay for it.

"Old Liu, how much money are you planning to lend to the Jia family?"

When money was mentioned, Liu Haizhong became less confident. Liu Guangfu's wedding had swindled him out of another sum of money.

He didn't have much savings left.

"Ten yuan, I guess. Didn't Lao Yi say that Banggeng needs five hundred yuan to see a doctor?"

He and the Jia family should each contribute half. The remaining amount, ten yuan per family, should be about right.

Besides, aren't there still Sha Zhu and Xu Damao?

Their families are well-off, so they should contribute more money.

Yan Bugui, however, felt that ten yuan was simply not enough. Given the Jia family's nature, there was absolutely no way they would come up with that much money.

Another question is, will He Yuzhu contribute money?

He Yuzhu had a bad relationship with the Jia family and had never helped them.

When Xiao Dang and Xiao Huaihua were little, they went to He Yuzhu's house, but He Yuzhu wouldn't give the two girls anything to eat.

"Old Liu, you're being too optimistic. I don't think Sha Zhu will ever pay for it."

Liu Haizhong knew that He Yuzhu was not someone to be trifled with. He thought for a long time but couldn't come up with a good solution.

"That's Lao Yi's problem. My current pension is only twenty-six yuan a month, and ten yuan is almost half of my pension."

If this isn't enough, I can't possibly give all my pension money to the Jia family.

I gave her all the money, now I'm starving.

How much are you planning to borrow?

Yan Bugui remained silent.

Liu Haizhong said, "You're not trying to fool me with another dollar, are you?"

This is a very important matter concerning our position as managers; you're being far too stingy."

Yan Bugui thought to himself, "I didn't complain about it being too much, yet you dare to complain about it being too little."

"Old Liu, you pay for this time, and I promise I'll listen to you from now on."

Liu Haizhong said, "You never seem to forget to take advantage of others."

This is money lent to the Jia family, and they will repay you.

Even if the Jia family doesn't return it, you can still ask Old Yi for it.

How could you possibly ask me to pay for your things?

Yan Bugui looked speechless: "You don't really think it's a loan, do you?"

Given the Jia family's personality, do you think they will repay the money?

It's ostensibly a loan, but it's really just a donation.

Liu Haizhong was stunned: "This..."

"What? Don't you understand Lao Yi's temper, or don't you understand your sister-in-law's temper?" Yan Bugui retorted.

Liu Haizhong paused for a moment, then said, "If that's the case, I can't take that much. I need to save my money for retirement."

Banggeng is Lao Yi's son and will take care of Lao Yi in his old age. He should contribute more money.

Yan Bugui said, "Let's not talk about that for now. I just want to ask if you want my support."

"think."

"Then you pay for it for me."

"Impossible. I told you, I'm saving my money for retirement."

Liu Haizhong wasn't generous either. He was greedy for both power and money, but he usually prioritized power over wealth.

Yan Bugui said, "Then don't blame me for supporting Lao Yi."

You used to have many sons, and he was no match for you.

But now that your son isn't coming back, if you get my support, you'll have no say at all.

Liu Haizhong said irritably, "Your son is right in front of you, but does Yan Jiecheng even acknowledge you?"

Your grandson runs around in the yard every day.

He calls out "Sha Zhu" more often than he calls you.

Listen outside, how loudly they're calling out "Uncle He"!

Yan Bugui's eyes immediately turned red with anger.

"Get out of my house."

Liu Haizhong snorted: "Fine, I'll go then. Do you think I'm afraid of you?"

"I can still outmaneuver Lao Yi even without you. Don't forget, I used to be an official too."

Liu Haizhong strolled out of Yan Bugui's house with a carefree air.

Yan Bugui sat down angrily. (End of Chapter)