Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

As Yi Zhonghai left, Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui also left.

Only a deeply disappointed Qin Huairu remained in the courtyard.

The hospital-wide meeting was not held, and she did not receive a single penny.

That means she has to pay for all the money to save the sticky bird herself.

This is going to kill her.

Qin Huairu couldn't help but cry in the courtyard.

Xiao Dang and Xiao Huaihua stood aside, unsure how to persuade Qin Huairu.

After a long while, a cold wind blew by, and the little locust flower felt cold.

"Mom, don't cry. If you catch a cold, how will you go to see my brother?"

Qin Huairu came to her senses and said to herself, "Yes, I still need to see Bang Geng. I can't fall ill."

Xiao Dang, Huaihua, move the table back.

The table was moved from Yi Zhonghai's house, so the two of them had no choice but to obediently move it back.

Qin Huairu then returned to the Jia family and discussed the matter with Jia Zhangshi.

"Mom, nobody from the compound is coming to the compound meeting. What should we do?"

Faced with this situation, Jia Zhangshi was helpless. Besides berating Yi Zhonghai and the others for their incompetence, there was nothing she could do.

“Go find Yi Zhonghai. If others won't pay, he has to. If he doesn't, then…”

The rest of the words were left unsaid, but the meaning was clear: Qin Huairu was to pay for it.

Qin Huairu was naturally reluctant, but she could only get up and go to discuss it with Yi Zhonghai.

"Zhonghai".

Yi Zhonghai went back to his room and lay down on the bed without saying a word.

Today's lesson was far too profound. He had considered that the people in the courtyard might object, and he had also considered that He Yuzhu and Xu Damao might cause trouble.

But to his utter surprise, no one came to attend the college-wide meeting.

The implications of this are terrifying.

The fact that people don't attend the college-wide meeting means they don't take them seriously.

No one in the nursing home respects him. What will he do for his old age?
Without someone in the facility to look after him, he simply doesn't trust anyone else to take care of him in his old age.

Even more seriously, he had absolutely no solution to this problem.

Since no one stepped forward, his moral blackmail had no chance of working.

Qin Huairu walked to the bedside, looked at Yi Zhonghai, and her eyes were full of disgust.

"Zhonghai, don't be angry."

Yi Zhonghai slowly opened his eyes and sat up in bed.

"Huai Ru, why? I've done so much for this courtyard house."

Why don't they understand me?

If they listen to me, I guarantee I can make all four of our courtyards excellent siheyuan (traditional courtyard houses).

Qin Huairu transformed into a caring older sister, comforting Yi Zhonghai: "You're right."

They only care about immediate gratification and don't think about anything else.

I learned a phrase that I think best describes the people in our department.

The chick knows the ambition of the swan.

They simply don't understand your good intentions.

Yi Zhonghai felt he had found a kindred spirit and couldn't wait to reveal the plan he had kept hidden for over twenty years.

But when he saw that it was Qin Huairu in front of him, he dared not say anything.

In his plan, Qin Huairu, as the main force in the elderly care, would inevitably be the most hardworking.

He felt guilty towards Qin Huairu. Only by finding Qin Huairu a hardworking ox could he alleviate this guilt.

It's hateful that He Yuzhu doesn't listen to him and is unwilling to take on this important task.

Seeing that Yi Zhonghai's emotions had stabilized, Qin Huairu immediately said, "Zhonghai, the reason they dared to treat you three like this is ultimately because no one is backing you up."

The three sons of the second uncle have never returned since they moved out.

The third uncle's children were similar; Yan Jiecheng, who stayed in the courtyard, wasn't close to him either.

If you want Yan Jiecheng's help, you'll have to pay him.

Yi Zhonghai really couldn't continue. The way the Liu and Yan family children were behaving was a result he was happy to see. It was also the most advantageous outcome for him.

Seeing that Yi Zhonghai remained silent, Qin Huairu continued, "I think the more this is the case, the more we must bring Banggeng back."

Banggeng is at least a young man in his twenties; just standing there, people will look at him with more respect.

Yi Zhonghai wasn't stupid; after a little thought, he guessed Qin Huairu's purpose.

After this experience, Yi Zhonghai also felt that Bang Geng really should come back.

He needs a subordinate to back him up.

If you want the Korean hamster to come back, you'll have to spend money.

After weighing the options, Yi Zhonghai realized that not paying this money was not an option.

He hardened his heart and gritted his teeth: "Huai Ru, I'll give you another three hundred yuan. You and Mom can think of a way to raise the rest together and get the stalks back."

Qin Huairu was somewhat disappointed. Even at this point, Yi Zhonghai was still reluctant to readily part with his money.

She knew this was Yi Zhonghai's limit. If she pressed him for more money, he would turn hostile.

Left with no other choice, Qin Huairu had to accept the condition.

“I’m afraid Bang Geng will be scammed again. Zhonghai, let’s go to the Northwest together and bring Bang Geng back.”

Yi Zhonghai paused for a moment, then inexplicably felt that he had to bring He Yuzhu with him on this trip to the Northwest.

"Go and raise the money first. When I see Shazhu tomorrow, I'll tell him to come with you to the Northwest."

Upon hearing this, Qin Huairu thought, "If He Yuzhu can go to the Northwest, why should I pay any more money?"

Not only will she not have to spend any money, she also doesn't plan to touch the three hundred yuan that Yi Zhonghai gave her.

After returning to the Jia family, she didn't mention the money to Jia Zhangshi.

The next morning, just as He Yuzhu was about to leave, he was stopped by Yi Zhonghai.

He thought Yi Zhonghai was going to settle scores with him about the meeting that hadn't been held yesterday.

"what are you doing?"

Yi Zhonghai chuckled and said, "Zhu Zi, you know that Bang Geng has been in the Northwest for many years."

He injured his leg while doing a good deed recently.

He Yuzhu showed no expression whatsoever. If he really got hurt, he deserved it.

Seeing this, Yi Zhonghai wanted to get angry, but he held back in the end: "In our department, you are the most capable."

I hope you can accompany Huairu on a trip to the Northwest and bring back some gongs.

This request was somewhat unexpected for He Yuzhu.

He couldn't help but laugh: "Yi Zhonghai, are you still asleep?"

Banggeng is your son. If you want him to come back, go and run the errand yourself. What does it have to do with me?
And you want me to accompany Qin Huairu to the Northwest?

who do you think You Are?

"Get out of here! Don't think that just because you're retired I won't hit you."

In Yi Zhonghai's mind, He Yuzhu was a bastard. He really couldn't guarantee that He Yuzhu wouldn't hit him.

Yi Zhonghai instinctively avoided He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu turned around and went home.

Qin Huairu came out of the house and walked to Yi Zhonghai's side: "Zhonghai, what do we do now?"

With red eyes, Yi Zhonghai glared at He Yuzhu's room: "Huai Ru, I'll go with you."

"We'll settle the score with Bang Geng when he gets back."

Qin Huai sighed, turned around and went back to the Jia family, where he began to discuss the matter of contributing money with Jia Zhangshi.

"Mom, Zhonghai is only willing to give two hundred at most. We'll have to pay the rest together."

To ensure Banggeng can return safely, we'll each contribute two hundred.

I'll return any money you don't need when I get back.

Jia Zhangshi said, "Why should Yi Zhonghai pay so little? Does he still want to support his family in their old age?"

Qin Huai said, "Mom, stop making a fuss. He's going to pay for my trip to the Northwest and my return journey."

The salary deducted for taking leave hasn't been included yet.

"The sorghum is still waiting for us in the Northwest; we can't delay any longer."

After weeping for a while, Madam Jia finally took out the money, repeatedly reminding Qin Huairu not to forget to repay it. (End of Chapter)