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Yi Zhonghai had long harbored the idea of ​​going to find Yang Peishan.

Of course, he wasn't doing it for the sake of the job, but for his own retirement benefits.

He's now retiring as a first-class worker, so how could he possibly accept that?

However, Li Huaide was in charge of the steel rolling mill, and he couldn't change that.

The moment he heard that Yang Peishan had resumed work, he felt that an opportunity for change had arrived.

Because of what he had done to Yang Peishan, he had never been able to make up his mind.

This time, Qin Huairu forced him into an awkward situation.

He felt he should give it a try.

Whether it was for Bang Geng's job or for his retirement pension, he had to go to Yang Peishan.

"Huai Ru, I need to discuss this with Lao Liu first."

Qin Huairu, being quite tactful, said, "Then I'll buy some meat and treat Lao Liu to dinner when I get back."

Yi Zhonghai nodded in satisfaction, feeling that this was exactly how it should be.

As his caregiver, Qin Huairu should prepare for him in advance instead of constantly complaining about being poor and forcing him to pay.

He understood Qin Huairu's difficulties and hoped that Qin Huairu could understand him as well.

Qin Huairu dared not delay, so he ran out and bought a pound of meat and a bottle of loose wine.

Upon reaching the door, they were spotted by Yan Bugui.

"Huai Ru, what does Lao Yi plan to do? Do you want me to give you some advice?"

Qin Huai thought to himself, "Having Yan Bugui with me isn't bad. If he and Yi Zhonghai team up, they can definitely fool Liu Haizhong into a mess."

"Old Yan, I was just about to look for you. Later, could you help Zhonghai persuade Old Liu?"

Seeing that there was an opportunity to profit, Yan Bugui immediately smiled and said, "No problem. I'll definitely handle it perfectly for you."

To make sure the meal wasn't a waste, Yan Bugui pulled Qin Huairu aside and told her what to do.

Just then, Liu Haizhong returned from his walk outside.

He saw Qin Huairu holding meat and discussing it with Yan Bugui, and he thought it was the same as before, so he invited Yan Bugui to dinner again.

Liu Haizhong was very dissatisfied and was about to leave with a dark face.

Yan Bugui quickly stopped him: "Old Liu, why don't you say anything when you see people?"

Huai Ru specially bought meat to treat you to drinks.

Liu Haizhong glanced at the wine and meat in Qin Huairu's hand, but showed no interest whatsoever.

This little bit of stuff is nowhere near enough to make up for the loss of face he's lost these past few days.

"I'm eating vegetarian these two days, you can drink it yourselves."

Yan Bugui felt like he was hallucinating. Someone was inviting him to dinner, and someone actually refused? How stupid!

Suddenly realizing that the person in front of him was Liu Haizhong, he stopped worrying. Given Liu Haizhong's brain, it wasn't surprising that he would do something like this.

However, whether Liu Haizhong wants to refuse depends on whether he agrees or not.

Qin Huai bought meat so that he could treat Liu Haizhong to drinks.

If Liu Haizhong didn't go, he definitely wouldn't treat everyone. If he didn't treat everyone, how could he benefit from the meal?

"Old Liu, don't spoil the fun. Qin Huairu and Lao Yi specially bought meat to treat you to dinner."

Why aren't you giving me face?

Liu Haizhong shook off his hand: "No need, if I want to eat, I can buy it myself, I don't need anyone's charity."

Yan Bugui was stunned for a moment before turning to look at Qin Huairu: "Did you and Lao Yi offend him?"

Qin Huai knew perfectly well that it must be about the dinner party he hosted a couple of days ago.

But you can't blame her for that.

Her family was already struggling financially, and hiring another person meant spending even more money.

What's wrong with her being frugal?

Besides, it's also Liu Haizhong's fault. If Liu Haizhong were like Yan Bugui, someone you couldn't get rid of no matter what, would she have overturned the table and stopped him from eating?
"I don't know. Old Yan, why don't you go and try to persuade him?"

Yan Bugui, wanting to gain an advantage, agreed and followed them to the backyard.

Qin Huairu bought very few vegetables to begin with, and she still had to give half of them to the Jia family.

Not many of them actually make it to the table.

When Yi Zhonghai invited him, he was quite pleased to hear that Liu Haizhong was unwilling to come.

Because one less person meant they could eat more. At that moment, he had no idea that this was the reason Liu Haizhong was angry.

Liu Haizhong stormed into the backyard and found Xu Damao carrying a plate of roast chicken, heading towards the middle courtyard.

Without asking, he knew that he was going to find He Yuzhu for a drink.

In the courtyard house, the He family and the Xu family were of similar means. Whenever Xu Damao wanted to drink, he would go to He Yuzhu.

He also knew that since Xu Damao had brought over a plate of roast chicken, He Yuzhu would definitely not be stingy and would prepare even more.

That's what you call treating someone to a meal.

Unlike Qin Huairu.

When hosting guests, the Jia family would buy a pound of meat, cook it, and then keep half of it, leaving only a little soup and broth.

When Yan Bugui came over, he naturally saw the plate that Xu Damao was carrying, and his mouth watered uncontrollably.

"Da Mao, where are you taking that roast chicken?"

Xu Damao knows him all too well. Yan Bugui is definitely thinking about taking advantage of him.

He deliberately waved the plate in front of Yan Bugui's eyes.

"I'm going to find Brother Zhu for a drink. Uncle Yan, what are you doing in the backyard?"

Yan Bugui cursed inwardly for being an inhuman son, but said aloud, "Where did you buy this roast chicken? It wasn't sold around here, was it?"

Xu Damao asked, "Wow, you have a good eye. I bought this from the shop near our cinema."

"I don't recall you ever buying roast chicken before, how did you know at a glance?"

Yan Bugui looked somewhat embarrassed.

He may not have bought roast chicken, but that doesn't mean he's never smelled or seen it.

If we can't afford it, can't we at least let him smell it?

When it comes to the meat shops in the neighborhood, no one knows them better than him. Not even the workers in those shops can compare to him.

"Who said I've never bought it?"

Xu Damao didn't believe him. He teased Yan Bugui for a while, then took the plate and left, not letting Yan Bugui get away with it.

Yan Bugui took several deep breaths, inhaling the fragrance, before heading to Liu Haizhong's house.

"Old Liu, what's wrong with you? Qin Huairu kindly bought meat and invited you to dinner, why are you giving her the cold shoulder?"

Even if you don't care about the monk, you should at least give Lao Yi some face.

"Listen to me, let's go to Old Yi's house together, chat while we wait."

He saw that Liu Haizhong was not moving, so he reached out to pull him.

With a little force, Liu Haizhong flung him aside.

"No need, if you want to go, go by yourself."

Yan Bugui was also a little angry: "You really aren't going?"

“I said I’m not going, and I mean it. I’m not that shameless,” Liu Haizhong said angrily.

Yan Bugui's face darkened. He suspected that the shameless person Liu Haizhong was referring to was him.

"Fine, don't go then. If you're so capable, then don't bother me and Lao Yi again."

He slammed the door and was about to leave when he suddenly remembered that Liu Haizhong was the main character today.

Yan Bugui stopped again at the door: "Old Yi and I are waiting for you at home. Come find us when you've thought it through."

He knew that Liu Haizhong, with his limited intelligence, definitely wouldn't be able to figure it out.

Yan Bugui then said to the second aunt, "Sister-in-law, you should try to persuade Old Liu. In our courtyard, only a few families have a good relationship."

If he offends me and Lao Yi, your family will be ostracized in our compound.

He believed that his second aunt would persuade Liu Haizhong, so he left with peace of mind.

Auntie looked at Liu Haizhong with some concern: "What's wrong with you again?"
None of our sons are around, and you'll offend Lao Yi and Lao Yan again.

If we need anything in the future, who will be willing to help us?

Didn't you say the other day that Lao Yi didn't care about you?
He's going out of his way to buy you meat, how can you still not be satisfied?

Liu Haizhong snorted: "What do you know? It's not like I can't afford it."

Go buy me some pig's head meat.

The second aunt had no choice but to take the money and leave. (End of Chapter)