Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

The Yan family reunion was not filled with warmth, but rather with tension.

Everyone instinctively became more vigilant to avoid falling into the other party's trap.

This is the unique family dynamic of the Yan family.

Yan Bugui, the biological father, single-handedly established the family rules of the Yan family, cultivating the family members to be people who only recognize money and not people.

Anyone unaware of the situation who walks in would surely suspect they've stumbled into a spy's den.

Although Yan Bugui had long ago decided to have a serious talk with his child, his instincts had not disappeared.

The moment he saw the children sitting down, it felt like he had returned to the past.

After a long while, Yan Bugui finally came to his senses, coughed lightly, and broke the heavy atmosphere.

“If your mother and I don’t call you, do you not know to come back and visit?”

Yan Jiefang shrugged and ignored him.

Their meaning was clear: there was no need to return to this home.

Seeing this, Yan Bugui's face turned black.

The third aunt, fearing that Yan Bugui would fall out with the child, quickly stepped forward: "Master, important matters are paramount."

Jiecheng, Jiefang, Jiekuang, Jiedi, look at me and your father.

Our hair has turned white.

She deliberately exposed her head, hoping to let her four children see clearly and awaken their conscience.

Unfortunately, she neglected Yan Bugui's education.

Decades of education cannot be resolved with just a few words from the three aunties.

Conscience means nothing in the face of scheming.

The group glanced at it but made no comment.

The third aunt's face darkened, and she stared at Yan Jiecheng.

Yan Jiecheng immediately felt immense pressure and had no choice but to speak.

"Mom, why don't you and Dad go get your hair dyed? It's really popular to do hair dyeing at hair salons these days."

The three women were so angry they could hardly breathe.

Does she mean that?
Before the third aunt could recover, the other children all spoke up, supporting her decision to dye her hair.

Looking at his children's behavior, Yan Bugui knew that he wouldn't get the answer he wanted if he didn't take the initiative to speak up.

"Enough. Are you pretending to be stupid?"

Your mother and I are getting old and can't move around anymore. We'll need someone to take care of us from now on.

So, do you understand now?

The four siblings exchanged glances, but none of them spoke.

The meaning is clear, of course, but the problem is that nobody wants to do it.

The main reason was that they didn't trust Yan Bugui and were worried about being schemed against.

Yan Bugui snorted: "Yan Jiecheng, you say it, boss, you take the lead and say something."

Yan Jie looked at the others with a troubled expression, only to find that no one was there to help him out.

"Dad, I think you're in pretty good health. You can go to work at the fried chicken shop every day."

I think you and Mom don't need anyone to take care of us for the time being.

Seeing Yan Bugui's dark face, Yan Jiecheng had no choice but to change his tune.

"Of course, you are indeed getting old and sometimes need someone to take care of you."

However, Hao Min and I didn't have time.

As you can see, my husband and I work from dawn till dusk every day.

If the restaurant closes for even a day, I'll go bankrupt.

My husband and I are truly powerless to help.

Hao Min chimed in, "Yes, Dad. When I first married into this family, you told me, 'You won't go poor from eating or dressing, but you will go poor if you don't plan ahead.'"

Our restaurant is open; if we don't go, someone else will get the benefits.

We can't help it.

Why don't you ask your younger siblings?

Yan Bugui had already guessed that Yan Jiecheng would answer this way, so he didn't rush to express his opinion, but instead looked at Yan Jiefang.

"What about you?"

Yan Jiefang was naturally unwilling: "My workplace is too far from my home. I can't come over."

Dad, you read the newspaper and watch TV often, so you must know that the current economic situation is not good.

Our bosses always complain about how many people are in the company.

If I don't work hard, I'll lose my job. Then how will I support my family?

Before Yan Bugui could ask, Yan Jiekuang spoke up: "Dad, my situation is similar to my second brother's. State-owned enterprises are not doing well right now."

The leader's relatives don't have to do anything and can still get high salaries.

Those of us without connections can only work like oxen.

If you're not at your post, your boss will deduct your salary.

I am willing but unable.

Hearing his three sons' lies, Yan Bugui was furious, but also felt a deep sense of sorrow.

He couldn't understand why the Yan family, a family of scholars, would raise three such unfilial sons.

Yan Bugui took a deep breath and turned to ask Yan Jiedi, "What about you? Your home isn't far from here."

Yan Jiedi was even more direct: "Dad, don't joke around. You have sons, why would you choose me, your daughter?"

If I were to come and serve you, my mother-in-law would definitely not agree.

I can visit you and Mom regularly without any problem, but it's definitely not possible for me to take care of you every day.

Besides, I also need to work.

As you know, I'm at the power plant right now, and it's the busiest time of year, so I can't get away."

The aunt couldn't hold back any longer and complained, "Your father and I raised you, and you really have no intention of being filial to us at all?"

The group was naturally unwilling to admit it and said in unison, "Mom, please don't say that."

We need to make money right now, so we really can't spare the time.

Besides, you are in very good health; living for several more decades shouldn't be a problem.

You have absolutely no need to worry unnecessarily.

They're truly a family; their teamwork is amazing.

Many families with good relationships don't have the same tacit understanding as the Yan family.

Yan Bugui said angrily, "If we live for another few decades, we'll become old monsters."

I'm asking you, are you willing to support us in our old age?

Don't forget, it was your mother and me who raised you.

Yan Jiecheng said, "Dad, you can't say that. Yes, you raised us."

But I've already returned them all to you.

We've barely started making money, and you're already calculating the costs and expenses with us.

Child support, living expenses, and accommodation fees are all provided to you.

"Over the years, you've had a guaranteed income regardless of drought or flood."

Yan Jiefang said, "That's right. When I first started working, you brought an old man to our workplace to see our leader."

I've given you the money too.

Although I won't be living here anymore, I'll still give you five yuan a month for your retirement.

Yan Jiekuang said, "When I went to the countryside, you didn't care about anything and forced me to go to the countryside to suffer."

You didn't give me a single penny during those years.

"When I come back to work, you'll use the same trick to force me to give you five yuan as a retirement allowance."

Yan Jiedi retorted just as defiantly: "Me too. My third brother is a boy, so going to the countryside will just be a little tough for him."

And me? You know what I, a girl, will experience after being sent to the countryside.

But you just won't give me a job in order to save money.

I had no choice but to sever ties with you and accept Uncle Qin as my godfather.

He took me in and let me stay in the city.

He saved my life; if I want to show filial piety, it's to him.

Now that the child has grown up and learned a whole host of skills, Yan Bugui, that tiger, is no longer a match for him.

At this moment, no matter how much Yan Bugui refused to admit he was old, it was too late.

He looked at his four children, who were standing together through thick and thin, and felt a deep sense of helplessness.

“You don’t need to give so many reasons. Your mother and I have discussed it, and whoever takes care of us in our old age will inherit all our assets.”

The moment those words were spoken, the atmosphere in the house became heavy.

Yan Jiecheng and the others all lowered their heads and began to ponder.

Yan Bugui's terms were indeed tempting, but they weren't enough to make them agree immediately.

The main reason is that Yan Bugui's family fortune is not as great as Liu Haizhong's. If it were Liu Haizhong, they definitely wouldn't consider it. (End of Chapter)