Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

With the return of Yi Zhonghai and Xu Damao, the courtyard house gradually changed.

In Xu Damao's words, it had become somewhat lifeless.

This wasn't just his opinion; Li Zhenjiang and Wu Tiezhu both said the same thing.

They put it more directly.

When Yi Zhonghai wasn't back, the people in the compound were much freer, and it was normal for them to joke around with each other.

He was in critical condition as soon as he came back.

Geng Guangjian's son made a joke to his uncles, including Li Zhenjiang.

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai immediately retorted that he had no respect for elders.

There are countless other similar cases.

With Yi Zhonghai's support, Jia Zhangshi and Qin Huairu became much more arrogant.

When he wasn't around, Jia Zhangshi would only bully honest people; but with him around, Jia Zhangshi dared to scold anyone in the courtyard.

Not to mention, Yi Zhonghai constantly talks about filial piety.

He would play chess with Yan Bugui in the courtyard, and if he saw anyone being unfilial, he would stand up and criticize them.

Of course, he wouldn't accuse Yan Jiecheng of being unfilial.

Others thought it was to give Yan Bugui face, but He Yuzhu knew that he didn't want Yan Jiecheng to be filial at all.

What people don't know is that every time Yi Zhonghai enters the Intermediate People's Court and sees He Yuzhu's empty house, he feels particularly unhappy.

Every time he sees He Yuzhu's home, he remembers the first words spoken by the deaf old lady.

"In the courtyard house, the only one who can take care of him in his old age is Sha Zhu."

Now, recalling those words, Yi Zhonghai felt a pang of regret and resentment.

He doesn't blame himself for making the wrong choice back then; he blames the deaf old lady for not explaining things clearly to him.

If Qin Huairu had been included in the conversation back then, the deaf old lady wouldn't have been so resistant to that statement.

That day, Ma Hua hesitated before arriving at He Yuzhu's office.

"Director He."

He Yuzhu glared at him: "Director He? You're not acknowledging me as your mentor anymore?"

Ma Hua hurriedly explained, "No, Master, I just felt it was more appropriate to call you Factory Manager when we're working."

He Yuzhu was too lazy to argue with him and asked, "Speak. What do you want?"

Since He Yuzhu became the deputy factory director, Ma Hua has only visited his office a few times.

Ma Hua, looking as if he were facing certain death, asked, "Um, I heard that your courtyard house has been empty all this time?"

He Yuzhu immediately understood. Ma Hua wanted to vacate a house for his younger brother.

He has many siblings. He is the eldest, with two younger brothers and two younger sisters.

My youngest brother is about twenty this year, it's time for him to find a wife.

However, finding a place to live is still quite difficult at this time of year.

It turns out that Ma Hua had asked Sha Zhu about renting the house in the backyard of the deaf old lady.

However, at that time, the house in the backyard where the deaf old lady lived was occupied by Sha Zhu. Sha Zhu's original house was given to Bang Geng, and He Yushui's house was given to the Xiao Dang sisters.

Ma Hua eventually found a place far away and rented a house.

Because of the long distance and his lack of flattery skills, when he went to Yan Jiecheng's restaurant, Sha Zhu brought Fatty along.

"You want to move into my house?"

Ma Hua nodded: "My younger brother is looking for a wife. Our house is really not big enough for us."

I want to move out and let my younger brother have the house.

He Yuzhu said, "Do you know the situation of my courtyard?"

As He Yuzhu's apprentice, Ma Hua naturally knew about the courtyard house.

He wouldn't have wanted to move in if he had nowhere else to stay.

"I know. I'll just ignore them."

He Yuzhu thought about it for a moment, but couldn't think of any other places.

Now, with the addition of the job placement policy, there are many more young people in the factory.

Whenever a room becomes available in the factory, many people will vie for it.

If Ho Yu-chu were to ask, he could indeed get a house for the MCA.

But that would offend too many people.

He Yuzhu wasn't afraid; what he feared was those people targeting the MCA. Workers would use any means necessary to seize houses.

They dared not do anything to He Yuzhu, the deputy factory director, but they were going to target Ma Hua instead.

"You can move in, but use your brain. If you don't understand something, go ask your wife."

no way.

Ma Hua is indeed not very smart; he's somewhat like a fool. He'll repay anyone who treats him well a hundredfold.

Ironically, this is precisely what Yi Zhonghai excels at.

When Ma Hua heard He Yuzhu agree, he immediately smiled and said, "Master, don't worry. I will definitely listen to my wife."

He Yuzhu was still not at ease and continued to instruct, "When you get to the hospital, you can get closer to Xu Damao, Li Zhenjiang, and Wu Tiezhu."

Also, don't be bribed by small favors..."

He Yuzhu told him everything he could think of.

It wasn't that He Yuzhu was being too cautious, but rather that No. 95 Courtyard was too eerie.

After MCA made repeated assurances, Ho Yu Chu tossed him the keys.

"The house needs cleaning, and the furniture inside is no longer needed."

If you don't need it, just get rid of it.

Ma Hua left He Yuzhu's office with an excited expression and returned to the cafeteria.

Duan Zicong walked over: "So, did Master agree?"

Ma Hua smiled and said, "I agreed. The master just gave me the key."

Tomorrow's my day off, so I'm taking my wife to clean the house.

Duan Zicong said, "I told you, Master would agree. Master didn't ask for your rent, did he?"

Ma Hua said, "I didn't want it. I just said one word and he tried to kick me."

Duan Zicong already knew this: "That's fine then. I'll come over tomorrow and help you tidy up the house."

He Yuzhu went home and told Lin Jinghan the news.

Lin Jinghan naturally wouldn't object: "Since you're worried about Ma Hua, why don't you let him stay in the small courtyard?"

He Yuzhu said, "I was planning to have Dad come back and live in the small courtyard."

He Daqing is now retired. The couple has been living in Tianjin and shows no intention of returning.

The He sisters, He Yushui and He Yuqing, tried to persuade He Daqing several times, but he refused to come back.

The two were so angry that they abandoned him and left him alone.

As for why He Daqing didn't come back.

It's funny to think about, but he was afraid to see Lin Chih-chieh.

Although the two are related by marriage, they have never met.

He Daqing lived a good life in Tianjin. In his later years, he took on an apprentice who was exceptionally filial.

The apprentice's family was large, so he moved in with He Daqing.

The apprentice's wife was also very filial, treating the couple like her own parents.

This may be the real reason why He Daqing is unwilling to return.

That person isn't her biological son, but he takes better care of her than a biological son.

Although he was his own son, they weren't close. He Daqing also knew that He Yuzhu wouldn't live with him after he returned.

For He Yuzhu, it's better that he doesn't come back. If he really did come back, it would be a headache for him too.

He was somewhat incapable of serving He Daqing. Finding a nanny for He Daqing was also out of the question, as such practices weren't encouraged in today's society.

At least for ordinary people, there are no examples of them hiring nannies.

Of course, He Yuzhu wouldn't refuse if He Daqing really came back.

The small courtyard was kept for two reasons: first, for Lin Jinghan's convenience, so she could stay there when it was windy or rainy; and second, for He Daqing to live in.

Lin Jinghan said, "Are you free tomorrow? Why don't you go take a look at the courtyard house? If you don't go, Ma Hua will definitely run into trouble if he wants to move in."

He Yuzhu thought about it and realized that made sense. Neither Yan Bugui nor Yi Zhonghai would be too well-behaved.

He actually wanted to see how Yi Zhonghai was doing these days.

Is Qin Huairu satisfied with his retirement?

That was the person he carefully selected to care for him, and now she's become his wife. He should be satisfied, right? (End of Chapter)