Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

Back home, Yi Zhonghai's eyes showed confusion.

He really couldn't understand why Yan Bugui, at such an advanced age, didn't prioritize the issue of elder care.

Even though her son is unfilial, she still refuses to back down.

Do we really have to wait until we're too old to move before we finally face reality?

Yi Zhonghai truly couldn't understand Yan Bugui's thoughts.

As for Yan Bugui's reason for worrying that the Jia family was not filial, Yi Zhonghai simply did not believe it.

Even if the Jia family is unfilial, they are still more filial than Yan Bugui's own son.

Ultimately, Yi Zhonghai concluded that Yan Bugui was simply stingy and unwilling to part with his pension funds.

If it were someone else, they definitely wouldn't be willing to bring Yan Bugui along.

But Yi Zhonghai did not.

The stingier Yan Bugui is, the more it proves that the old deaf woman's prediction was correct.

Yan Bugui's stinginess will make his children unfilial.

Yi Zhonghai decided to let Yan Bugui see for himself the benefits of retiring in Qinhuai.

He turned and went to the backyard.

But soon, he returned in a huff.

Yan Bugui's children were unfilial and none of them agreed to his request to live with him in his old age.

With his son constantly showering him with concern, how could Liu Haizhong possibly agree to his request?

Liu Haizhong is just stupid, not stupid.

Qin Huairu looked at Liu Haizhong, who had been rebuffed twice, and her eyes were full of doubt.

"Zhonghai, what exactly did you discuss with Lao Liu and Lao Yan? Did you ask them for money and they refused?"

Yi Zhonghai agreed to help her solve her living problems and went to see Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui again.

In Qin Huairu's view, there should be nothing else besides borrowing money.

Borrowing money is also something she most wants to see.

As long as she has money, she doesn't care where that money comes from.

As for repaying the money?

What does this have to do with her? Don't you know she's notorious for borrowing money and not paying it back?
Furthermore, this money was borrowed by Yi Zhonghai, so why should she have to pay it back?

If Yi Zhonghai knew what she was thinking, he would definitely tell her to go to bed and wash up.

Now is not the time to donate money to the Jia family; he needs to pretend to be poor and borrow money from others.

"It's not about money."

Upon hearing that it wasn't about money, Qin Huairu's expression darkened: "Could it be about discussing business?"

Why don't you go with Lao Yan to find Lao Liu and ask him to take us into business together?"

What Yi Zhonghai least wanted to hear was about making money in business. He even disliked the reform and opening up policy.

He firmly believed that the old days were better. Everyone lived on a fixed salary, and there weren't so many worries.

Seeing Qin Huairu's determined attitude and insistence on getting to the bottom of things, Yi Zhonghai decided to test her.

"Huai Ru, I was discussing retirement issues with them."

Qin Huairu's eyes were filled with doubt, anticipation, and reluctance.

"You want Lao Yan and Lao Liu to take care of you in your old age? You don't need to look for them."

I will definitely take care of you in your old age. The pheasant will take care of you too.

Yi Zhonghai was left speechless, both amused and exasperated by Qin Huairu's statement. He must be crazy to expect Liu Haizhong and the other man to support him in his old age.

These two are about the same age as him, but their health is not as good as his. How can he expect them to support him in his old age?

As for the sons of both families, that's even more impossible.

If they are filial, then what about Yi Zhonghai's scheming over the years?

"Huai Ru, I've decided that you'll take care of me in my old age, and I don't want anyone else."

These words did not make Qin Huairu happy; instead, they made her feel like she had been taken advantage of.

What does it mean to assume she's ready for retirement?

Was she born to be someone else's caregiver?
She wouldn't bother with Yi Zhonghai if she couldn't find someone better.

"Don't worry. I've never forgotten the promise I made back then. Now tell me, what do you want with Lao Liu and Lao Yan?"

What did they do to make you so angry?

Yi Zhonghai sighed: "I discussed the issue of retirement with them."

"I ask you, do you think the children of the Liu and Yan families will be filial?" Qin Huairu thought about it seriously.

Yi Zhonghai wouldn't ask this question without a reason.

There must be something she doesn't know.

The thought that Yi Zhonghai dared to keep it from her made Qin Huai feel betrayed.

She was so sincere towards Yi Zhonghai, even willing to take care of him in his old age, yet Yi Zhonghai still dared to keep it from her.

This is simply unreasonable.

She suppressed her anger and pretended not to know anything.

"You're worried about their retirement. Indeed, their retirement is something we should seriously consider."

Old Liu's child has been doing alright these past two years; he might be filial in the future.

Old Yan is in a difficult position.

His children never came back after that day.

Although Yan Jiecheng lived in the courtyard, he only talked.

I don't think it's a good idea for him to genuinely care for Old Yan in his old age.

Yi Zhonghai said, "You're only half right. To tell you the truth, neither Lao Liu nor Lao Yan's children will be filial to them."

Such a firm answer made Qin Huairu somewhat suspicious.

In previous years, the Liu family's children were indeed unfilial.

But in the last two years, the Liu family's children have changed.

Especially the two brothers, Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu, who now follow Liu Haizhong around every day.

They made whatever Liu Haizhong wanted. There was no sign of filial impiety whatsoever.

"How can you be so sure? The Guang brothers are alright, aren't they? They care about Old Liu quite a bit."

Yi Zhonghai sneered: "Is that filial piety towards Lao Liu? They're after the money in Lao Liu's hands."

Qin Huai thought to herself, what's wrong with this?

Judging from Liu Haizhong's attitude towards those two brothers, who would be willing to take care of him if he didn't have some money?

“They are father and son, and Lao Liu’s money will be given to them sooner or later. There’s nothing wrong with that.”

Qin Huai looked at Yi Zhonghai with a suspicious gaze.

It is only natural that parents leave their property to their children.

Otherwise, why would the Jia family take care of Yi Zhonghai, and why would she marry him?

Considering that Yi Zhonghai had been hiding his family fortune, Qin Huairu had a suspicion.

That means Yi Zhonghai didn't intend to give the money to their family.

In an instant, Qin Huairu's gaze towards Yi Zhonghai changed. If Yi Zhonghai dared to give the money to someone else, she would absolutely not let him off the hook.

Yi Zhonghai was unaware of this and insisted on his own point of view: "That's different. True filial piety means listening to your elders regardless of whether they have money or not."

Their motives are impure; they are not out of filial piety.

Qin Huairu sneered, too lazy to argue with Yi Zhonghai. Only a fool would do something that doesn't bring him any benefit.

"That's their family matter, it has nothing to do with us. Don't worry about it."

Instead of wasting time, we should think of ways to improve our family's situation.

I don't ask for great wealth or status, I only ask that you and my mother-in-law not have to live a life of hardship with me.

Yi Zhonghai was somewhat annoyed to see Qin Huairu's nonchalant attitude.

In his excitement, he forgot his plan to probe slowly and revealed his true purpose.

"Huai Ru, you are the most filial person in our community. In the future, the elderly in our community will have to rely on you for their care."

Qin Huai was stunned for a moment, then looked as if struck by lightning: "What do you mean? You want me to take care of the elderly in the nursing home?"

Yi Zhonghai nodded; that was exactly what he wanted to achieve.

He was worried that Qin Huairu would be scared away after he said those words.

Turning his head, he felt incredibly relieved.

He kept this secret by himself for decades.

Now that he has finally spoken out, the huge burden on his heart has finally been completely lifted.

"That's what the old lady said back then. She predicted long ago that there would be no filial children in our compound."

Look at our school, all those kids care about is money, not a single one of them is filial to their elders. (End of Chapter)