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In the front yard, when Yan Bugui saw Yan Jiecheng return, he asked his third aunt to call Yan Jiecheng and his wife over.

Yan Jiecheng and his wife worked incredibly hard to earn money. They left before dawn every day and didn't return until after ten o'clock.

365 days a year, not a single day is missed.

When they heard Yan Bugui calling them, they assumed that Yan Bugui was going to cause trouble again.

Yan Jiecheng's face was full of reluctance: "Dad, why did you call me again?"

Yan Bugui was already angry, and seeing his impatient look made him even angrier.

"I'm your own father, can't I call you over if there's nothing wrong?"

Yan Jiecheng said matter-of-factly, "If you have nothing to do, just chat with your uncles every day."

Hao Min and I both have to work every day, so we don't have time to joke around with you.

Yan Bugui's eyes widened in anger.

What do you mean he just brags all the time?

Is he the kind of person who likes to brag?
The three women displayed excellent teamwork, stepping forward to speak on Yan Bugui's behalf.

"Jiecheng, your dad and I called you because we have something important to discuss. We know you and Haomin are tired from work, so I poured you a glass of water to help you relax."

Looking at the glass of water in front of him, Yan Jiecheng didn't touch it at all.

The three women only told him to drink water, but they didn't say they wouldn't ask him for money.

Who can guarantee that Yan Bugui won't come after him after he drinks this water?

"I'm not thirsty right now, I just want to sleep. If you need anything, please let me know as soon as possible."

We are father and son, so we should keep clear accounts.

According to our family rules, I won't agree to anything that isn't a good deal.

Yan Bugui suddenly felt a bit annoyed with the rules he had set. But he was also reluctant to abolish them.

"Here's what you're doing. Go and call your younger siblings back tomorrow. I have something very important to discuss with you."

As soon as Yan Jiecheng saw Yan Bugui's appearance, alarm bells went off.

Yan Bugui always had this expression whenever he was plotting something.

"Tell me what it is first?"

"We'll talk about it when you get here."

Yan Bugui was worried that if he told them in advance, the children would secretly discuss their plans, so he decided to tell them all at once after everyone had arrived.

Sitting together and talking, the children were not informed in advance, which could catch them off guard.

Yan Jiecheng was not fooled: "Then you go and inform them yourself."

Even though I'm the boss, they won't listen to me.

"How can you be so useless?" Yan Bugui looked at his cowardly eldest son and was furious.

As the eldest son in his family, He Yuzhu was already unbeatable in the courtyard by the age of sixteen.

Xu Damao began participating in the affairs of the courtyard house at the age of fourteen, following behind Xu Fugui and opposing Yi Zhonghai.

Yan Jiecheng is over forty years old now, but he's still so cowardly.

Not only do they not dare to cause trouble outside, they can't even control their own younger brother and sister.

Yan Jiecheng said confidently, "It's not that I'm useless, it's that I shouldn't do that."

If you ask me to inform them of the liberation, I will have to put down my work.

If I miss work, that means I have to pay money. Who will compensate me for that loss?

Also, if you don't give me a reason, how am I supposed to go to them?

I went to them, but what could I say?

I can't give a reason why they would come with me.

Also, everyone has to go to work tomorrow, and taking leave will result in a deduction from wages. Who should we ask for that money?

Also, when they come back, do you want to eat at home? Will you treat, or will I?

besides……"

Several more occurred in a row, which infuriated Yan Bugui.

Unfortunately, he had no reason to refute Yan Jiecheng's words.

These are all family rules, rules he personally formulated.

Yan Bugui, not knowing how many more Yan Jiecheng was going to say, interrupted him directly.

"enough."

The three women were furious. They hadn't expected that simply wanting to find their children and bring them home would cause so many problems.

Yan Jiecheng was very obedient and immediately shut his mouth, just staring at Yan Bugui.

He was waiting for Yan Bugui's reply.

The reason why the Yan family children are unwilling to come back is because it's too much of a loss to come back each time.

At home, they charge for water, for food, and even for farting; Yan Bugui can demand an air pollution fee from them. Nobody wants to live in that house.

If the houses outside were free, Yan Jiecheng would have moved out long ago.

Yan Bugui understood Yan Jiecheng's meaning; he had originally planned to suffer a loss by bringing the children back this time.

There were some fees he dared not accept.

But don't expect him to pay for things he shouldn't have to.

"I asked you to call them so that our family could get together."

Your mother and I will cover all the expenses for this gathering.

You don't need to ask for leave; just come over after get off work.

In just three sentences, a large part of the cost issue was resolved.

Yan Jiecheng looked at Yan Bugui with some surprise, and a faint suspicion crept into his mind that he had encountered a fake Yan Bugui.

In his mind, Yan Bugui would never bleed so much money and give up such a huge profit.

"What did you say? I don't understand?"

You mean they can come back without paying a single penny, right?

Yan Bugui glared at him with displeasure. Asking that question clearly showed he didn't trust him.

"That's right, not only will you not have to pay anything, but you'll also get benefits."

Yan Jiecheng confirmed that there were no hidden traps, so he agreed.

"Um, what about my lost wages?"

This is the money that Yan Bugui is unwilling to pay.

He said with a dark face, "What lost wages? I told you to notify your younger siblings, and you have the nerve to ask me for money?"

Yan Jiecheng said matter-of-factly, "Why am I embarrassed?"

You won’t be poor if you have enough food and clothes, but you will be poor if you don’t plan well.

This is what you taught me since I was little.

Why should I be liable for lost wages?

Yan Bugui was feeling extremely uncomfortable.

He never imagined that the very tools he used to use to gain an advantage would one day be used against him.

The three aunts noticed Yan Bugui's predicament and once again stepped forward to speak up for him.

"Jiecheng, you have a phone in your restaurant, just call them directly, that's all."

How much time could a phone call take up for you?

Yan Jiecheng counted on his fingers and said, "Making a phone call costs money too."

Electricity bills are now more expensive than delivery fees.

The three aunties were defeated.

Yan Jiecheng is telling the truth; phone bills are indeed very expensive.

Having no other choice, the third aunt looked to Yan Bugui for help.

Yan Bugui also became determined and resolutely refused to pay the money.

He called his children over to discuss the issue of retirement.

He is demanding that his children fulfill their obligation to support him in his old age as a father, not making demands on his children.

If we pay even this kind of unreasonable amount, the money we'll need for retirement will be even greater in the future.

Don't wait until he's still alive and runs out of money.

“I’m warning you, you have to go, and all of you younger siblings have to come back to me.”

"Why should I?" Yan Jiecheng complained.

Yan Bugui said fiercely, "Just because I'm your father."

I'm telling you, if you don't go, I'll take your mother and sit in front of your restaurant begging for food.

I want all those customers to know how you, as the boss, treat your own parents.

Also, tell those three unfilial sons that if they don't come, I will take your mother to their workplaces as well.

I simply don't believe that their superiors would want someone who is so disobedient.

"You're being a scoundrel."

Yan Bugui's actions severely damaged the political environment of the Yan family.

In the Yan family, the real rule is that if your scheme fails, you have to bear the consequences.

If you want to turn things around, wait for another opportunity.

Instead of using one's status to intimidate others, like Yan Bugui did. (End of Chapter)