Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

He Yuzhu learned of the news quickly but didn't take it seriously.

Yan Bugui's visit to the shop was something he had already guessed, so it wasn't surprising at all.

It would be strange if he didn't go.

He Yuzhu didn't want to get involved in the courtyard house matters, lest he get entangled in trouble.

He didn't take Yan Bugui's matter to heart.

Yan Bugui, however, kept him in his heart.

Upon returning, he immediately went into Yi Zhonghai's room.

"Old Yi, Sha Zhu really knows how to make money."

Yi Zhonghai didn't want to hear anything good about He Yuzhu, but Yan Bugui insisted on telling him.

He wanted nothing more than to beat Yan Bugui up.

Qin Huairu was very willing to listen to this. She knew that Yan Bugui had gone to He Yuzhu's fried chicken shop today.

Seeing Yan Bugui return, she knew he would bring this up, so she followed him into the house.

"Old Yan, tell me quickly, how's Sha Zhu's fried chicken shop doing?"

Yan Bugui said with envy, "Business is booming. There's a constant stream of people coming to eat, especially during mealtimes when it's packed with people."

His shop makes at least several thousand yuan a day, maybe even tens of thousands.

The two words, "tens of thousands," almost knocked Qin Huairu unconscious.

In an era where even households with 10,000 yuan are rare, what does it mean to earn tens of thousands of yuan in a single day?

And this is just one shop.

As far as she knew, He Yuzhu owned three fried chicken shops at the same time, which amounted to 30,000 yuan. Not to mention He Yuzhu's Chaoyang Restaurant and factory.

"How come he makes money so easily?"

Yan Bugui also sighed, "Who can argue with that?"

We work hard and worry, but the little money we earn is barely enough to make ends meet.

He can make a fortune with just one idea.

Comparisons are odious and will only make you miserable.

The room fell silent for a moment.

Three people, three thoughts, but what they all had in common was regret.

Yi Zhonghai regretted that he should have listened to the deaf old lady and wholeheartedly let He Yuzhu be his primary caregiver.

He then turned the tables and made Qin Huairu his backup plan.

In this way, He Yuzhu would still provide the money, and Qin Huai would provide the labor, allowing him to live a comfortable retirement.

Qin Huairu regretted marrying too early. If she could have waited for He Yuzhu, her life wouldn't have been so difficult.

At the same time, she also resented Yi Zhonghai for being blind to her worth, for pushing her into the Jia family's inferno.

Yan Bugui felt even more regretful. After reflecting on it, he realized that his conflict with He Yuzhu stemmed from the He family's cellar.

If he hadn't helped Yi Zhonghai back then, the He family's cellar wouldn't have been occupied by the Jia family. He also wouldn't have offended He Yuzhu.

He could make a fortune by following He Yuzhu. He didn't ask for anything else, he just wanted He Yuzhu to let him manage a fried chicken shop.

The more Yan Bugui thought about it, the angrier he became.

He Yuzhu lost the cellar and offended people, but in the end, Yi Zhonghai and the Jia family benefited.

He didn't get any benefits.

Yan Bugui was unwilling to give up and said to Yi Zhonghai, "Old Yi, there's something I think I should tell you."

Yi Zhonghai slowly raised his head and glanced at Yan Bugui. That one glance was enough for him to know that Yan Bugui had ill intentions.

He wanted to see what Yan Bugui was up to this time.

"You said."

Yan Bugui looked at Yi Zhonghai cautiously: "That cellar belongs to Sha Zhu."

I think you should return the cellar to him.

Qin Huairu was immediately displeased: "Why should we? We've been using it for so many years."

What is a Pixiu? It is something that only takes in but never gives out.

Whatever Qin Huairu has in her hands is hers, and no one can take it back.

Yan Bugui said, "No matter how many years you use it, it won't work. The cellar clearly belongs to the He family."

Qin Huairu retorted, unconvinced, "Shazhu doesn't live in the yard anymore. He even gave the house to Ma Hua. He definitely doesn't want the cellar." Yan Bugui said, "Even if he doesn't want it, we can't refuse. The reason Shazhu doesn't get along with us is because we took advantage of him, isn't it?"
There's nothing else I can return to him, but I can return the cellar.

If we return the cellar to him, we can ease the tension between us.

Think about it, how many benefits you'll get after getting along with Sha Zhu.

Qin Huairu was blinded by greed and actually started thinking about returning the cellar.

Yi Zhonghai saw through Yan Bugui's scheme at a glance. The conflict between them and He Yuzhu was not as simple as just a cellar.

Returning the cellar would do nothing but let others know they'd back down.

Yan Bugui, however, was able to restore his relationship with He Yuzhu through this.

It is obvious that Yan Bugui wanted to be a traitor.

Yi Zhonghai hates traitors the most and will absolutely not allow Yan Bugui's plan to succeed.

Moreover, he didn't want to return the cellar. It held his fondest memories.

The days he spent dating Qin Huairu in the cellar were the most comfortable time of his life.

"Old Yan, stop daydreaming. Haven't you offended Sha Zhu enough over the years?"

You keep calling him "Silly Zhu," do you really think he'll forgive you just because you returned the cellar?

Qin Huairu was jolted awake by Yi Zhonghai's words. She quickly figured out Yan Bugui's conspiracy.

Her conflict with the He family was not just about the cellar; the cellar was merely a trivial matter.

Returning the cellar would at most give Yan Bugui a little benefit, but she would get nothing.

Qin Huairu was furious and looked at Yan Bugui with displeasure: "Old Yan, if you want to pay it back, then go ahead and pay it back. Let's see if you can even see Sha Zhu."

Yan Bugui knew his plot had been exposed, and gave an awkward smile.

He seized on the loophole in Qin Huairu's words and quickly said, "You said it yourself. When Shazhu agrees to my request, don't go back on your word."

Qin Huairu felt somewhat guilty and wanted to explain herself.

Yi Zhonghai, however, remained quite rational. He simply didn't believe that Yan Bugui had the ability to meet He Yuzhu.

"Sure, if you can get Sha Zhu here, I'll make the decision and return the cellar to Sha Zhu."

"A gentleman's word is as good as his bond." Yan Bugui preferred to believe Yi Zhonghai.

Upon hearing Yi Zhonghai's agreement, Yan Bugui was eager to finalize the deal immediately.

Yi Zhonghai sneered: "A gentleman's word is as good as his bond. I, Yi Zhonghai, keep my word."

Qin Huai tried to speak several times, but Yi Zhonghai stopped her each time.

Fearing that Qin Huai might change his mind, Yan Bugui left immediately.

Qin Huairu angrily said to Yi Zhonghai, "Why are you stopping me? We still need the cellar."

Yi Zhonghai smiled and said, "Huai Ru, don't be in a hurry. I have my reasons for doing this."

"What is your purpose?" Qin Huairu didn't believe Yi Zhonghai's nonsense.

Yi Zhonghai used lies to deceive her, which is why she fell into the Jia family's trap.

His life was ruined by Yi Zhonghai's nonsense.

Yi Zhonghai, unaware of her thoughts, confidently said, "We haven't seen Sha Zhu since he moved away."

He's so happy and rich that he's forgotten all about us neighbors.

The people in the compound had long harbored resentment towards him.

But since no one can see him, all their opinions are useless.

My goal is to use the cellar to lure him out.

Think about it, what kind of people live in our compound?

If they saw Sha Zhu, wouldn't they try to take advantage of him?
If Sha Zhu gives it to us, we'll forgive him.

If he doesn't give it to them, he'll be drowned in everyone's spittle.

I simply don't believe it. He wouldn't dare be a heartless, rich man.

Qin Huairu pondered for a while and soon understood what Yi Zhonghai meant.

"You want to lead everyone to deal with Stupid Pillar?"

Yi Zhonghai said, "This is not about dealing with Sha Zhu, but about giving him a chance to benefit the community."

Qin Huairu nodded excitedly: "Yes, he should benefit the community." (End of Chapter)