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When Qin Huai heard Yi Zhonghai agree, she immediately pulled him up and drank with him.

After the lights were turned off at night, Qin Huairu chose Yi Zhonghai and stayed at the Yi family home to rest with him.

Just pure rest.

Yi Zhonghai is so old, he can't do anything. And he doesn't dare to do anything.

He would rather live two more years than experience momentary pleasure.

Nothing in the night

After breakfast, the group went to the fried chicken shop together.

Qin Huairu, fearing that Yi Zhonghai might forget, reminded him a few more times during breakfast.

Yi Zhonghai knew very well that he couldn't handle this alone; he had to get Yan Bugui involved.

Upon arriving at the fried chicken shop, Yi Zhonghai led Yan Bugui aside.

"Old Yan, I have some good news to tell you."

Yan Bugui asked curiously, "What happy event is it?"

"Bang Geng is getting married." Yi Zhonghai said in a very calm tone.

Unfortunately, while marriage is a joyous occasion, for Yi Zhonghai, an old man without a son, there's nothing to be happy about.

Yan Bugui simply grunted an "oh" and said nothing more. The Jia family wasn't really gaining anything from the wedding, so what was there for him to be happy about?

Yi Zhonghai looked at him with some dissatisfaction.

"As an elder, how come you didn't show any appreciation?"

"What do you want me to do? Pay for his wedding, that's what you're supposed to do," Yan Bugui said irritably.

Yi Zhonghai was breathing heavily with anger: "Why don't you believe me?"

Your children are clearly not filial. We'll have to rely on Huairu for our old age.

Yan Bugui said impatiently, "Alright, you're not tired of talking, but I'm tired of listening to you."

Given the Jia family's circumstances, and with my sister-in-law, Qin Huai... do you think I can rely on the Jia family for my old age?"

Knowing that Yi Zhonghai couldn't stand hearing others speak ill of Qin Huairu, Yan Bugui didn't continue.

This life is different from Sha Zhu's previous one.

While Sha Zhu was still young, Yi Zhonghai had already begun his retirement.

Qin Huairu was very respectful to Yi Zhonghai in order to win him over and help him deal with Sha Zhu.

Jia Zhangshi and the Jia family's children also knew that winning over Sha Zhu required Yi Zhonghai to take the lead, so they treated Yi Zhonghai exceptionally well.

The Jia family's actions were observed by the people in the courtyard, and many of them envied Yi Zhonghai.

They never considered the sacrifices made by Sha Zhu behind the scenes, and instead attributed all the credit to Qin Huairu.

Yan Bugui was close to Yi Zhonghai, knew more about him, and was the one who envied Yi Zhonghai the most.

Privately, Yan Bugui and the Third Aunt wished they could be Yi Zhonghai.

But it's different now.

Everyone has seen how well Yi Zhonghai is living in his retirement.

Yan Bugui felt no envy whatsoever; in fact, he was quite disgusted by it.

Given the Jia family's current circumstances, they can't even support themselves, let alone provide for others in their old age.

Yi Zhonghai said angrily, "You're really blinded by your own involvement. Can't you see how your children have behaved all these years?"

Do you really think they can be filial to you?

Yan Bugui was also angry. Even if his child was truly unfilial, there was no need for Yi Zhonghai to nag him every day.

"You're the one who's blinded by your own involvement. I just don't understand what's so great about the Jia family that makes you so eager to help them."

For the sake of the Jia family, you rallied everyone to donate to the Jia family, offending countless people in the process.

Because of this, we've all become rats crossing the street.

"you……"

"What am I."

Yi Zhonghai snorted and turned his head to look elsewhere.

Qin Huairu was chatting with the three aunties outside when she heard the commotion and quickly came in.

"Why are you two arguing again? Lao Yi, business is more important."

Yi Zhonghai had his own plan in mind, so he had no choice but to suppress his anger.

"Old Yan, if you don't want to hear it, I won't say it. Let's talk about Banggeng's wedding instead."

Yan Bugui said stiffly, "Don't worry, I know the rules. I'll give the gift the proper way."

Yi Zhonghai's anger flared up again. But seeing Qin Huairu's gaze, he swallowed it back. Qin Huairu smiled and said, "You two old brothers, don't fight. I'll go outside and check things out."

After Qin Huairu left, Yi Zhonghai recovered: "I wasn't talking about the bride price. You've already met Bang Geng's girlfriend."

She and Banggeng have discussed it and are preparing to get married.

"That's great! Has the date been set? I'll help with the bookkeeping then."

"That's not what I meant."

"Then what did you say?"

"Don't interrupt me, let me finish."

Yi Zhonghai patiently said, "Tang Yanling made a request: she wants to work as a waitress at Sha Zhu's restaurant."

Upon hearing this, Yan Bugui's eyes widened: "Ha, this request is truly outlandish."

You didn't agree, did you?

"I'm not saying this to be mean, but given your relationship with Sha Zhu, do you think he'd agree to it?"

Yi Zhonghai snorted: "Why shouldn't he agree?"

Now that he's successful, doesn't he think about us neighbors at all?

Yan Bugui said weakly, "Alright. You can say these things to other people, but it's useless to say them to Shazhu."

If he listened to you, he wouldn't have caused such a big scene with us.

Yi Zhonghai was unwilling to admit Yan Bugui's words, but he was powerless to refute them.

"No matter what, we have to find Sha Zhu, Lao Yan."

It's not just because of Banggeng's wedding. It's also for the sake of the elderly people in our community.

Several families' children have moved out, leaving a group of elderly people behind.

With so many people, how can we manage without someone taking care of them?

In our compound, only Sha Zhu is capable of taking care of so many people.

Yan Bugui understood Yi Zhonghai's meaning and was somewhat tempted.

He Yuzhu was living a good life, so how could he not want to take advantage of it?

The problem is, he can't find an opportunity.

Yi Zhonghai's words gave him an opportunity. Whether he succeeded or not, he had to give it a try.

"Then what do you suggest? Let's make this clear first, don't use your old excuses. Sha Zhu doesn't believe that."

Yi Zhonghai sighed helplessly: "Don't worry, I know what to do."

Yan Bugui suddenly said helplessly, "Then we also need to find Sha Zhu."

We haven't seen Sha Zhu since he moved away.

Yi Zhonghai was also very helpless: "Even if we can't see him, we still have to see him. If all else fails, let's go find Lao He first."

Yan Bugui thought for a moment: "I wonder if Lao He is back from his trip? Why don't we go check on him after get off work?"

After thinking for a moment, Yi Zhonghai could only agree: "Alright. I'll call Lao Liu over tonight."

Yan Bugui naturally wouldn't refuse.

Liu Haizhong is a very useful stick; when it comes to offending people, who else but him?

The two went out of the house to help Yi Zhonghai prepare the marinated chicken legs.

After noon, Qin Huairu couldn't sit still any longer and urged the two of them to go find He Daqing.

The two first went back to the courtyard house, where they tricked Liu Haizhong into a daze, and then went together to He Daqing's residence.

Now that the weather is hot and they can't travel, He Daqing and his friends have returned to Beijing.

Yi Zhonghai and his two companions, shamelessly, entered the courtyard and explained their purpose.

He Daqing glared at the three men and cursed, "Get the hell out of here!"

"Old He, how could you do this?"

Hou Yajie said angrily, "Liu Tao, get these three bastards out of here."

Liu Tao immediately stepped forward and chased away Yi Zhonghai and the other two.

Then Hou Yajie called He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu was too lazy to argue with Yi Zhonghai and the others, so he directly arranged for He Daqing to go to another place.

In the past two years, many more people have wanted to go abroad. He Yuzhu has acquired quite a few courtyard houses.

One of the courtyard houses was near the Chaoyang Hotel, originally intended as staff dormitories, but He Daqing was put there first. (End of Chapter)