Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

Five days later, the three silent people boarded the train back to Beijing.

The courtyard house, without Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu, has gained a touch of vitality.

There are things that make you unhappy, too.

Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui are both unhappy people.

They usually disliked Yi Zhonghai, but without him, the two of them felt like they had lost their backbone.

They were all rather listless while playing chess in the front yard.

"Old Yan, why hasn't Old Yi come back yet?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Bugui forgot how to play chess and casually placed a piece.

"The Northwest is quite far from Beijing. He's probably on his way back."

On the chessboard, Liu Hai could checkmate the enemy simply by moving his horse. But he acted as if he didn't see it and sent his horse into Yan Bugui's cannon's mouth.

"I used to get annoyed whenever I saw Lao Yi. I've missed him quite a bit since I haven't seen him for so long."

"I hope nothing bad happens to him."

Yan Bugui sighed.

His feelings were even more profound than Liu Haizhong's.

Without Yi Zhonghai, he felt insecure standing at the gate blocking the entrance.

I always feel like I'm going to get beaten up at any moment.

This reminded him of when he first became the steward.

At that time, Yi Zhonghai came to him for help to deal with He Yuzhu.

In order to get his help, Yi Zhonghai not only gave him money, but also supported him in blocking the door and demanding benefits.

If anyone dares not to give it, the three old men will hold a meeting to teach him a lesson.

Those were such wonderful days.

In the entire courtyard, only that scoundrel He Yuzhu dared to disrespect him.

Even Xu Fugui and his son would get a beating just passing by the door.

Unfortunately, the good times are not long.

He Yuzhu himself was disobedient, and he also incited the people in the courtyard to be disobedient.

When the Li family came and went, they no longer gave him any benefits.

Later, Wu Tiezhu joined in, and after Xu Fugui left, Xu Damao also became more assertive.

Later, their liaison officers were removed, making it even more difficult for them to get benefits from the people in the institute.

When Liu Haizhong became the team leader, everyone thought that good days had finally arrived.

But Liu Haizhong, that bastard, couldn't tell friend from foe, and actually helped his children separate from him.

This made him a laughing stock in the hospital, and he was looked down upon by others.

He and Yi Zhonghai sought refuge with Liu Haizhong, and relying on Liu Haizhong's fearsome reputation, no one passing by dared to refuse him anymore.

Unfortunately, the good times don't last long.

It's He Yuzhu again. He clearly has a good relationship with Director Li of the steel rolling mill, but he insists on keeping it a secret from them.

They were all tricked in one fell swoop.

The three old men, who were once incredibly successful, began their decline from that point on.

From being respected by everyone, it has almost become something that everyone hates and condemns.

I remember a while ago, those three old men held a hospital-wide meeting.

Surprisingly, no one from the entire courtyard came to participate.

It's very unpleasant to feel ignored like this.

"Don't worry. Old Yi is a lucky man, he'll be fine."

I believe he will be back soon.

Liu Haizhong casually made a move on the chessboard and said, "Hurry back. If he comes back, I will definitely not compete with him for the title of 'Grandpa'."

Yan Bugui made a promise in his heart that when Yi Zhonghai returned, he would do Yi Zhonghai a small favor for free.

These two people exuded an aura of decadence.

People passing by in the courtyard would keep their distance.

Yan Zhipeng came out of the house and ran to He Yuzhu's house. This kid has been shrewd since he was a child, inheriting the calculating nature of the Yan family.

Yan Bugui saw him and immediately called out to him, "Zhipeng, come to Grandpa's."

Yan Zhipeng glanced at Liu Haizhong and cautiously approached Yan Bugui's side.

Liu Haizhong liked to hit children. When the children in the courtyard were disobedient, their parents would use Liu Haizhong to scare them.

Yan Zhipeng was frightened several times when he was a child, and he was afraid of him whenever he saw him. Yan Bugui said, "Why don't you greet me when you see me?"

Yan Zhipeng stretched out his little hand: "My parents said that if they want me to call for help, they have to pay me first. One cent per call, no bargaining."

Liu Haizhong couldn't help but burst out laughing. Those nearby who heard it also laughed along.

Yan Bugui's face darkened.

He deserved it.

Yan Zhipeng has never eaten anything given to him since he was born.

At the time, Hao Min was in postpartum confinement and couldn't do any work. Logically speaking, since Yan Bugui and his wife lived so close, they should have at least lent a hand.

But this couple won't do.

When Yan Jiecheng came over, the couple still settled accounts with him.

The idea that the three aunties taking care of the new mother would interfere with household chores would mean that Yan Jiecheng would have to pay for the lost wages.

Not only that, Yan Jiecheng also had to take care of the meals for the three aunts.

Also, because the three aunts were taking care of Yan Bugui during his postpartum period, they didn't have time to cook for him.

Yan Jiecheng was also responsible for Yan Bugui's meals.

They were all from the Yan family, and no one wanted to suffer a loss. Yan Jiecheng would rather spend money to find someone else than to find Yan Bugui.

Yan Zhipeng has never eaten anything given to him by his grandfather, Yan Bugui, in his entire life.

In his eyes, Yan Bugui was a stranger, not as kind as He Yuzhu.

Perhaps Yan Bugui suffered too much in his life. He was even more stingy than Sha Zhu was in his entire life.

Back then, Sha Zhu wasn't particularly good to Yan Zhipeng, but he wasn't this stingy either.

Of course, at that time, Yan Zhipeng was not close to Sha Zhu.

As the eldest grandson of the Yan family, it was impossible for Yan Zhipeng to even have a meal at Yan Bugui's place.

Yan Zhipeng was only five years old. He was a little hungry from playing and happened to see that the aunt had steamed some buns.

She felt that since this was her grandparents' house, and other people didn't have to pay for meals at their grandparents' house, she could too.

But he didn't know that while other people's grandparents wouldn't ask for money, his grandparents would.

Yan Zhipeng ate half a steamed bun at Yan Bugui's place, and Yan Bugui immediately asked Yan Jiecheng for the money for two steamed buns.

Later, Yan Zhipeng was beaten up and never went to Yan Bugui's place for food again.

Yan Jiecheng runs a restaurant and leaves early and returns late, leaving him little time for his children.

The couple sent their child to his maternal grandparents' house, instead of having Yan Bugui and his wife take care of him.

After laughing his fill, Liu Haizhong said, "Old Yan, your grandson is truly a talent."

Yan Bugui said to Yan Zhipeng, "I am your grandfather, and it is only natural for a grandson to call me grandfather."

How can you still ask me for money?

Yan Zhipeng said in a serious tone: "My dad said that our family rule is that we won't go poor from eating or dressing, but we will go poor if we don't plan ahead."

It takes effort for me to call you. Without energy, how can I play with my friends?

So, you have to compensate me, that's why I called you.

Looking at his expression, Liu Haizhong almost burst out laughing again.

Seeing Yan Bugui looking over, he covered his mouth and said, "Old Yan, let me tell you, when you encounter a kid like this, you should give him a good beating."

"Spare the rod and spoil the child; if you discipline him a couple of times, he'll behave."

Yan Zhipeng immediately retorted angrily, "You're a bad guy."

He glared at Liu Haizhong fiercely, then turned and ran.

Just then, he saw an older woman leading Miao Hongjun out, so he ran and hid behind her.

"Grandma Miao, that big bad guy is going to hit me."

The older woman understood what was going on as soon as she saw the direction he was pointing.

In the entire courtyard, Liu Haizhong was the only one who liked to hit children.

"Old Liu, how old are you? Why do you still hit your child?"

And you, Lao Yan, Zhipeng is your grandson, don't you know how to protect him?

No wonder Zhipeng isn't close to you.

The two of them were so frustrated that they didn't know what to say.

The older woman ignored the two children and said to them, "Don't be afraid. I'm here, they won't dare to hit you. Go and play."

The two carefully huddled against the corner of the wall, avoiding Liu Haizhong, and then ran to the central courtyard. (End of Chapter)