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The experience at the Jia family's house just now made Yi Zhonghai think a lot.

He didn't want to live like this and desperately wanted to find some allies.

Just then, Yan Bugui arrived, and Yi Zhonghai decided to bring him on board for his retirement.

With Yan Bugui's help, he can gain a voice and no longer have to live under someone else's roof.

"Old Yan, stop being so stubborn. Let me tell you the truth. Twenty years ago, the old lady was certain that your children would be unfilial."

Yan Bugui was somewhat annoyed: "The deaf old lady has been dead for so many years. Don't mention her."

What gives her the right to say my child is unfilial?

Yi Zhonghai said calmly, "Don't worry, listen to me."

If you scheme against your children like that, how can they not hate you when they grow up?
"Old Yan, to put it bluntly, you shouldn't be so stubborn. You need to start seriously thinking about retirement."

Yan Bugui's wishful thinking was shattered by Yi Zhonghai, and he sat there dejectedly.

"At worst, I won't scheme against them anymore. I'll talk to them nicely, and they'll change their minds."

Yi Zhonghai couldn't help but laugh: "Stop dreaming."

You've forgotten about Yan Jiecheng's job situation back then. I remember he initially had his eye on Yu Li, but because you weren't willing to spend money to buy him a job, he missed out on Yu Li.

And then there's Yan Jiefang. It's also because you were unwilling to spend the money to send him to work so far away.

You wouldn't even let him ride the family bicycle.

And then there's Yan Jiekuang. If you were willing to spend the money, would he have gone to the countryside?
Do you think they'll forgive you for all this just because you say you didn't scheme against them?

Yan Bugui asked helplessly, "Then what do you suggest we do? If we don't let them take care of themselves in their old age, I can't exactly go and live in a nursing home myself, can I?"

Yi Zhonghai said in a tempting tone, "Actually, Huai Ru is the best candidate."

Huai Ru is recognized as a filial person in our hospital.

With a mother-in-law as difficult as Jia Zhangshi, any other daughter-in-law would have abandoned her long ago.

But Huairu didn't. She treated Jia Zhangshi like her own mother, showing her filial piety..."

"Stop." Yan Bugui interrupted him: "Old Yi, stop talking. I don't know whether Qin Huairu is filial or not."

I'm just asking you, does she have the ability to support so many people?

This is precisely the problem that troubles Yi Zhonghai the most, and also the one that seems most unsolvable.

He couldn't find a sucker willing to pay.

Yi Zhonghai calmly said, "I've already calculated it. We all have pensions and savings. This money is enough for our retirement."

Huai Ru's filial piety is beyond doubt..."

Yan Bugui was immediately unhappy when he heard that he was going to have to take his own money and pension.

He wouldn't even give his money to his children, let alone Qin Huairu.

"Alright, stop talking. I have money, and those brats at home will definitely take good care of me."

Yi Zhonghai's patience ran out, and he said with exasperation, "How can you be so stubborn? The old lady said back then that the only person in the nursing home who can take care of us in our old age is Huairu."

Yan Bugui curled his lip: "I don't believe she would say that."

She even had a crush on Sha Zhu back then. Sha Zhu completely ignored her.

Yi Zhonghai felt helpless, but more than that, he felt guilty. Given Qin Huairu's situation, he really didn't have the confidence to persuade Yan Bugui to agree to support him in his old age.

Yan Bugui felt that Yi Zhonghai was only trying to swindle money from him and to benefit Qin Huairu.

"Old Yi, I only have a pittance, so don't even think about it."

If you really want to help Qin Huairu lighten her burden, why don't you go find Xu Damao...

Before Yan Bugui could finish speaking, Yi Zhonghai slammed his fist on the table in anger.

"Do you dare believe what that scoundrel Xu Damao says?"

Yan Bugui was so frightened that he hid back a little: "Don't be anxious, let me finish."

What Qin Huairu lacks most is money.

Xu Damao, that kid, has money. If he didn't have money, would he have gotten Wu Tiezhu to work for him?

Yi Zhonghai glared at him: "I'd rather go to a nursing home than let Xu Damao take care of me in my old age."

Yan Bugui, fearing to provoke Yi Zhonghai, dared not mention Xu Damao again.

"If Xu Damao isn't an option, then there's not much else to choose from. Sha Zhu is rich, but he definitely won't be happy."

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's name, Yi Zhonghai's eyes lit up briefly, but quickly dimmed. At this point, it was only in his wildest dreams that He Yuzhu might take care of him in his old age.

Yan Bugui slapped his thigh: "Actually, there's another good candidate?"

Yi Zhonghai's disappointed eyes lit up again: "Who?"

“MCA,” Yan Bugui said firmly.

“Mahua?” Yi Zhonghai repeated it, then shook his head: “He’s no good.”

Yan Bugui said, "Why can't he do it? You can't look at him with prejudice just because he's Sha Zhu's apprentice."

Ma Hua has been living in our compound for quite some time now.

I believe you know him quite well.

I'm absolutely loyal to Sha Zhu, you can't object to that, can you?

Yi Zhonghai couldn't really object to this. When they discussed He Yuzhu, they liked to call him "Silly Zhu."

Especially after He Yuzhu moved away, they became even more unrestrained in their shouting.

After hearing this, MCA argued with them many times.

Yan Bugui continued, "Also, Ma Hua is Sha Zhu's apprentice."

Look how good Sha Zhu is to him; the color TV and refrigerator in his house were both gifts from Sha Zhu.

"If Sha Zhu becomes successful in the future, he'll definitely take him along. He'll be a rich man someday too."

The biggest problem with having Qin Huairu help with retirement is the lack of money.

If you have enough money, your retirement will be absolutely wonderful.

Yi Zhonghai was shaken when Yan Bugui made his suggestion.

He had to admit that the proposal was very interesting.

If MCA can really agree to support them in their old age, it would be a disguised way of having Ho Yu Chu help them in their old age.

This aligns perfectly with his initial plan.

Getting the MCA to agree to provide for retirement is not an easy task.

Although the MCA lives in the same compound as them, they have very little contact with them.

MCA members work long hours and rarely see each other.

"That kid isn't on our side."

This is not something Yan Bugui needs to concern himself with. He's just making a suggestion; how to implement it is up to Yi Zhonghai.

"Hey Lao Yi, I've been here for so long, you should at least get me some drinks and food."

Yi Zhonghai said awkwardly, "I'm eating at the Jia family's house, where am I supposed to get wine and food?"

Having no other choice, Yan Bugui said, "Why don't we go to Old Liu's house?"

Liu Guangtian got a piece of mutton yesterday; their New Year's Eve dinner will definitely be delicious.

The mention of food made Yi Zhonghai feel hungry.

After thinking about it for a moment, he agreed to Yan Bugui's suggestion.

The two went to the backyard together and ran into Wu Tiezhu on the way, heading towards the middle courtyard.

Wu Tiezhu and Yi Zhonghai had never gotten along, so he learned from Yi's example and basically ignored him.

Before even reaching Liu Haizhong's house, Yi Zhonghai was already seething with anger.

Fearing he would cause trouble, Yan Bugui quickly stopped him, saying, "Don't bother with him, let's go find Old Liu."

When the two arrived at Liu Haizhong's house, they could smell the delicious aroma emanating from inside.

Yan Bugui regretted chatting with Yi Zhonghai; he should have gone directly to Liu Haizhong's house.

"Old Liu, Old Yi and I have come to see you."

Liu Haizhong is a person who cares about his image and would never do anything to prevent someone from entering the house.

"Old Yan, Old Yi, what brings you here?"

"We were bored, so we came to chat with you. You seem to have it easy."

At this point, Yi Zhonghai usually remained silent. Yan Bugui, wanting food, volunteered to speak. (End of Chapter)