Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

What are you afraid of?
That's a good point.

Of the three old men, Yi Zhonghai's answer was the simplest: he was afraid that no one would take care of him in his old age, and that no one would offer incense to him during festivals after he died.

In the original story, the problem of old age was perfectly solved. His later life was even more fulfilling than that of the deaf old lady.

After the nursing home was built, he used Lou Xiao'e's money to travel domestically.

Sha Zhu neglected his work in the kitchen to take care of them, serving them hand and foot.

The worst fear is that these living fathers might accidentally die on their trip.

As for offering incense to him during festivals, that's probably wishful thinking.

After the Jia family kicked Sha Zhu out of their home, no one would remember him anymore.

Hoping that the Jia family will remember his kindness is less desirable than hoping that Sha Zhu will live to be a hundred years old while begging.

The situation is relatively simpler for Liu Haizhong, because, from what we've seen so far, his son is very filial.

I will take good care of him for the foreseeable future.

Yan Bugui's situation is somewhat complicated.

I wonder if money or life is more important to him.

Aside from their own requirements, they probably also fear that their children and grandchildren won't have a good life.

Sha Zhu paid a heavy price to establish the nursing home.

First is Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui's son.

The two sons of the Liu family and the two sons of the Yan family are both unemployed.

Sha Zhu wants to find them jobs so they can support themselves.

Liu Guangqi's side is simpler, with no specific requirements.

Yan Jiefang went back to open a restaurant, and Sha Zhu even had to provide Yan Jiecheng with a chef.

This is what the three old men looked like when they were alive.

When they died, Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui changed their minds and wanted to leave the house to their son.

Their house was different from the others in the courtyard. The other houses were bought by Sha Zhu and registered in his name.

In fact, Qin Huairu wanted to put it directly in her own name, but she was worried that Lou Xiao'e would find out and sue them in court, so she put it in Sha Zhu's name.

They knew that Lou Xiao'e hated everyone in the courtyard, except for Sha Zhu.

If it's registered under Sha Zhu's name, we can say to others that it will be left to He Xiao in the future.

With this as an excuse, Lou Xiao'e could no longer continue making a scene.

The house owned by Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui was kept in their own names at the time, and Yi Zhonghai didn't dare to take it over because he was afraid they would object.

When the two died, the house never belonged to Sha Zhu.

At that time, the price of courtyard houses in Beijing had increased significantly. Houses in Nanluoguxiang were even more expensive.

Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui changed their minds and were reluctant to give the house to Sha Zhu.

The two reached a private agreement to give the house to their son.

Qin Huairu was naturally unhappy.

When Yi Zhonghai first started the nursing home, he made grand promises to her.

Once all the older generation has passed away, the entire courtyard will belong to the Jia family.

This is a traditional courtyard house with three courtyards.

In ancient times, only high-ranking officials could live in such houses.

Even in modern times, very few people can afford to own a three-courtyard house in Nanluoguxiang.

Qin Huairu would definitely be happy to occupy such a large courtyard without spending a penny.

In order to obtain this courtyard house, she truly devoted herself to providing for the elderly like Yi Zhonghai.

Qin Huairu never received such treatment, not even when his own parents were alive.

As a result, Liu Haizhong and Yi Zhonghai went back on their word, so it would be strange if Qin Huai agreed.

Yi Zhonghai is the person primarily responsible for this matter.

Qin Huairu then went to find Yi Zhonghai, and at the same time also tricked Sha Zhu.

Sha Zhu isn't that far-sighted. He doesn't care about the Liu and Yan families' houses, but he cares about saving face.

These two people clearly agreed to give him the house, but then went back on their word.

In Sha Zhu's eyes, this meant that he was looked down upon.

Sha Zhu was so angry that he immediately threatened to stop paying for their medical treatment and medicine. Unfortunately, that was just wishful thinking.

After Yi Zhonghai went to chat with the two, he didn't dare to force them to give up the house.

Instead, Yi Zhonghai turned to Qin Huairu and advised her not to take it to heart.

Although Qin Huairu was unwilling, she could only turn around and comfort Sha Zhu.

Sha Zhu didn't know what Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu were talking about.

But He Yuzhu guessed that he was probably threatened.

Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu did far too many immoral things in their lives.

What they did could be kept secret from Sha Zhu, but not from Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong.

Liu Haizhong may not have evidence, but Yan Bugui certainly does.

Don't forget, Yan Bugui has a habit of keeping accounts.

Yan Bugui would record all the big and small things that happened in the courtyard house in his notebook.

Who can guarantee that the despicable things Yi Zhonghai did weren't recorded in the records?

At that time, Yi Zhonghai was not young anymore, and he might not be able to get up one day.

At this critical moment, Yi Zhonghai was absolutely unwilling to take any risks.

He must prioritize ensuring his own retirement.

To appease Qin Huairu, Yi Zhonghai tricked Sha Zhu into asking Lou Xiao'e for money to buy Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui's house.

Even on his deathbed, Yan Bugui didn't forget to scheme, priced the house 20% higher than the market price.

This incident became the trigger for the conflict between Lou Xiao'e and Sha Zhu.

Lou Xiao'e, now a businesswoman, is no longer the naive and innocent girl she once was.

She tolerated Sha Zhu's behavior because the benefits he brought her were significant enough.

By that time, Sha Zhu was no longer of much use to Lou Xiao'e.

Lou Xiao'e would never again spend her own money to repay the so-called favor on behalf of Sha Zhu.

In the end, the two sides broke up, and Lou Xiao'e took He Xiao to the south.

Sha Zhu sold some of his assets and bought houses from Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui.

The two men received the money, persuaded the others to leave, and then kept it in their hands. The children from both families were exceptionally filial to the two men in order to get the money.

This behavior further provoked Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Zhonghai felt wronged, so he went over to fool Sha Zhu again.

This caused Sha Zhu to disrespect even his own father, who then fawned over him.

After Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui died, their children, fearing retribution from Yi Zhonghai, took the money and moved out of the courtyard house.

They had already made enough money thanks to Sha Zhu to buy a house in Beijing.

Xu Damao, that guy, also bought a house within the Third Ring Road of Beijing with Sha Zhu's help.

Finally, they moved out together with the children of the Liu and Yan families.

Xu Damao was a shrewd fellow; he knew the Jia family was unreliable. Before he moved out, he even hinted to Shazhu to be more cautious.

Unfortunately, Sha Zhu didn't understand.

After they moved away, only the Jia family members and two outsiders, Yi Zhonghai and Shazhu, remained in the courtyard.

Without the suppression of outsiders, the true nature of the Jia family began to emerge.

The Jia family, including Qin Huairu, did not take such good care of Yi Zhonghai.

Dissatisfied with the Jia family's attitude, Yi Zhonghai complained to Sha Zhu multiple times.

As a result, Shazhu and Banggeng had several conflicts.

When Sha Zhu and Bang Geng had a conflict, Yi Zhonghai once again played the good guy, using his usual methods to trick Sha Zhu into apologizing.

Sha Zhu offended the Jia family for his sake. And he, in turn, stepped on Sha Zhu's head to play the good guy for the Jia family.

As a result, Yi Zhonghai did not get what he wanted.

With Sha Zhu not home, the Jia family won't bother with Yi Zhonghai.

Fearing he would be murdered, Yi Zhonghai used the excuse of missing Sha Zhu to keep Sha Zhu tied up in the courtyard all day.

The restaurant business was handed over to the Banggeng siblings.

With Sha Zhu at home, Qin Huairu immediately transformed into the dutiful daughter-in-law in Yi Zhonghai's eyes. (End of Chapter)