Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

The three old men returned to the courtyard house in a huff.

Liu Haizhong suddenly realized: "Do you two have ulterior motives?"

Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui exchanged a glance and quickly said, "Old Liu, what are you talking about? What purpose could we possibly have?"

We're all doing this for the good of everyone in the institute. Look at our institute, how many young people are left?

They are all elderly people who need care.

Taking care of these elderly people requires money, and only Sha Zhu in the facility has any.

Yan Bugui said, "Old Yi is right. Your business is not doing well, but Sha Zhu has a lot of business."

Look at Xu Damao, he's living such a comfortable life now.

"If you can mend your relationship with Sha Zhu, you'll be the one who benefits the most."

Just as Liu Haizhong was starting to regain his senses, he was once again fooled by the two of them.

Liu Haizhong didn't know who to believe, and went home in a huff.

After Yan Bugui left, he turned to Yi Zhonghai and asked, "What should we do?"

Yi Zhonghai said with a dark face, "What else can we do? We'll go find He Daqing again tomorrow."

If you can't find He Daqing, go find Sha Zhu at the restaurant.

Yan Bugui sighed, shook his head helplessly, and went home.

After getting off work, Qin Huai jogged all the way to the courtyard house.

"How's Zhonghai doing?"

Yi Zhonghai shook his head bitterly: "That bastard He Daqing."

Upon hearing this, Qin Huairu's face turned pale, and she began to cry.

"What should we do then?"

Yi Zhonghai comforted her with concern, "Huai Ru, don't cry. It's not a big problem."

I've discussed it with Lao Yan, and we'll continue to look for He Daqing tomorrow.

If things don't work out with He Daqing, I'll go find Sha Zhu. We have to get this done eventually.

Yi Zhonghai's attitude has changed drastically. He wasn't this concerned before.

Qin Huairu, preoccupied with her grief, overlooked this point. In her heart, Banggeng was the chosen one, and everyone should revolve around him.

As Bang Geng's stepfather, it's only natural for Yi Zhonghai to help Bang Geng.

Just like before, she had the audacity to ask Shazhu to help Banggeng.

In this lifetime, Yi Zhonghai replaced Sha Zhu's role, and should therefore take on Sha Zhu's tasks.

“Zhonghai, I thank you on behalf of Banggeng. Don’t worry, Banggeng will definitely take care of you.”

Even at this point, she hadn't forgotten to make empty promises to Yi Zhonghai.

It's unclear whether Yi Zhonghai didn't notice or was pretending not to.

"Huai Ru, didn't you say that Tang Yanling should marry Bang Geng first?"
"There's no rush to get a job at the restaurant. We can go find Sha Zhu after they get married."

Qin Huairu looked completely innocent: "Is this okay?"

She came up with this idea when she made that condition.

In order to maintain a good reputation, Qin Huairu did not show it.

In Yi Zhonghai's heart, Qin Huairu will always be that pure and filial girl.

He wouldn't think the worst of Qin Huairu.

"It's okay, we didn't say we wouldn't do it. It's just that everything takes time to do."

Qin Huairu burst into laughter through her tears: "Zhonghai, I'll do whatever you say."

A black pot was thus placed on Yi Zhonghai's head.

Outside the courtyard house, No. 91 courtyard has become lively again.

Jin Youcai's elder brother, Jin Youfu, and his sister-in-law, Zhang Nana, came to visit them again, bringing grain and vegetables.

After the reform and opening up, rural policies changed, and living conditions in rural areas improved significantly.

Jin Youcai and his wife had previously helped Jin Youfu, who lived in the countryside.

After their family's financial situation improved, Jin Youfu and his wife would send grain and vegetables to Jin Youcai's family every year.

The items themselves are valuable, but the sentiment behind them is what truly matters.

Jin Youcai and his wife weren't stingy either; every time Jin Youfu brought something, they would share some with the people in the courtyard.

The neighborly relations in their courtyard became particularly harmonious as a result. The third aunt was walking alone behind, passing by courtyard number 91, when she saw this scene, her eyes filled with deep envy.

She stood to the side, hoping the Jin family would give her some.

Jin Youcai's wife, Cheng Hong, saw her but pretended not to see her at all.

"Yongze, take these dishes to Teacher Ran. Teacher Ran has put a lot of effort into your studies."

"Okay, Mom." A teenage boy ran out of the house.

He picked up a dish from in front of the three aunties and ran to Duan Zicong's house.

Soon, all the items were distributed.

Cheng Hong invited Jin Youfu and his wife to come to her house for a while before speaking to Auntie San.

"Oh, it's Auntie San. Aren't you helping out at the fried chicken shop at this time?"

If Qin Huai wanted to know the result, he should leave work early. The three older women couldn't do the work by themselves.

The third aunt smiled and said, "I had some things to do today, so I came back a little early."

Cheng Hong, your sister-in-law brought you something again? The vegetables they brought are better than those sold at the market.

It must taste great.

Cheng Hong smiled and said, "I haven't eaten yet, so I don't know what it tastes like. Well, I'm going home to take care of my sister-in-law now."

She took the last bit of food and went into courtyard number 91.

If we don't leave, the three aunties will definitely go back and try it.

The three women watched Cheng Hong go home and left helplessly.

Zhang Nana asked, "Why are you here at her house again?"

Cheng Hong smiled and said, "What else could it be? The Yan family is notorious in Nanluoguxiang for always trying to take advantage of others. Wherever there's a bargain, they're there."

"Sister-in-law, come in and sit down. I just bought a new TV."

The news that Jin Youcai's brother had delivered vegetables had already reached the courtyard.

Just as Yan Bugui was about to go out to take a look, he ran into the three aunties.

"Jin Youcai's brother brought over the groceries. Didn't you see?"

The three women said with long faces, "I saw it, they've already divided up all the food."

Yan Bugui looked at the three women and realized that nothing they were doing was of any use.

"He didn't send any to our house."

The three women nodded with difficulty: "When have you ever delivered vegetables to our house before?"

Alright, stop worrying about it.

Yan Bugui turned back in disappointment and sat down at home. Not gaining any advantage was more painful than being killed.

At the Intermediate Court, Jia Zhangshi also heard the news. She looked at Qin Huairu with particular displeasure.

Other people's relatives in the countryside always send gifts, but Qin Huairu's relatives have never sent any.

Qin Huairu had just left Yi Zhonghai's house, her mind preoccupied with scheming against He Yuzhu, and she paid no attention to Jia Zhangshi.

Madam Jia became even angrier and said angrily, "Look at other people's relatives, and then look at your own relatives."

Qin Huairu came to her senses and said, feeling wronged, "Mom, can you really blame me?"

"If it's not your fault, then who can you blame? It's your relatives who are stingy. They won't even give you a single dish."

This left Qin Huairu speechless.

She knew perfectly well why her family wasn't sending anything.

Her family never gained any advantage from the Jia family, so why would they send gifts to the Jia family?

If it weren't for the fact that she still makes a trip back to her parents' home during holidays, this relationship with her parents would have been severed long ago.

But what could she do?
Doesn't she want to maintain a good relationship with her family?
The problem is she has no money.

No one was willing to give her money to support her parents.

Seeing that Qin Huairu remained silent, Jia Zhangshi became even angrier: "Are you mute?"

Qin Huairu said angrily, "It's all your fault. Every time my family comes over, you make a scene."

Seeing that Qin Huairu dared to talk back, Madam Jia became even angrier. She stood up, raised her hand high, and wanted to slap Qin Huairu.

Qin Huairu, not to be outdone, glared fiercely at her: "Go ahead and hit me. If you hit me, see who'll take care of you in your old age." (End of Chapter)