People in the Siheyuan: I am a Buddhist who is in a mess

Yi Zhonghai had already made up his mind. Even if Lin Yi didn't pay for the meal, he would pay for it. Only in this way could the matter be resolved peacefully. Even if some people were dissatisfied, it would only be a very small number.

Just like Liu Haizhong's family, Yi Zhonghai doesn't expect them to have no ideas in the future. Yi Zhonghai also saw what happened today. Li Zhaodi spoke the most, so it must be her who instigated it. Yi Zhonghai doesn't believe that there was no Liu Haizhong's instruction.

As an outsider, Yi Zhonghai saw it very clearly. He really thought that Liu Guangqi, the eldest son of the Liu family, and his wife didn't want to move in because of the house problem. It was all because Liu Guangqi's wife didn't want to live with the mother-in-law that they made trouble.

The matter of the house is just an explanation, otherwise, Liu Guangqi and his wife would not have gone back to the courtyard for so many days.

"Sister-in-law of the Jia family, please stop fanning the flames behind the scenes and do some good deeds for your daughter-in-law and grandson." Seeing Jia Zhang behind the crowd, Yi Zhonghai whispered to Jia Zhang as he was about to leave.

Jia Zhang was panicked and wanted to cry out for justice, but when she saw Yi Zhonghai's cold gaze, she felt that this old man in front of her was too strange and she was speechless.

Yi Zhonghai returned to his room. Liu Mei was not there. He knew that Liu Mei must be at the old lady's house.

After pouring himself a glass of boiled water and drinking it, Yi Zhonghai sat down and sighed.

This is all because I don’t have children.

Yi Zhonghai thought about what he had just said in the front yard and suddenly felt a little regretful. Maybe he was too emotional. Although what he said made sense, Lin Yi's ambiguous attitude made him feel that it was not worth it.

Then he began to worry about gains and losses again.

After all, Lin Yi still cares about Liu Mei and is close to her. From now on, he should provide Yi Zhonghai with retirement care, right?

As long as Lin Yi didn't make a clear statement, Yi Zhonghai would feel uneasy and always felt that things were going to change.

Yi Zhonghai calmed himself down in the house, then walked to the backyard with a cup of tea.

Most of the old lady's things had been moved out of her room, so it looked very empty, with only two cabinets left.

Yi Zhonghai was stunned for a moment, then walked to the back of the house. He also knew the door over there.

Lin Yi told him that they would move in a few days after all the furniture was ready, but he didn't expect that they would move today.

However, when he thought about the group of people in the front yard, Yi Zhonghai understood that since everyone in the Siheyuan knew the news, there was no need to hide it and he might as well move in first.

When Yi Zhonghai entered this courtyard for the first time, he was really shocked when he saw it.

This house and yard are really well built. It’s not that they are magnificent or luxurious, but they are just comfortable.

There is a small pool in the yard, next to the pool is a well, a washing table and a water press machine.

Liu Mei was holding a basin and soaking the old lady's clothes one by one into the basin.

Lin Yi was pumping water from the well.

The old lady took a handful of broken rice in her hand, pinched a pinch and threw it into the pond. The red carp would float up from time to time to take a few bites.

"Uncle Yi, it's time to get off work. Let's have dinner in this new house tonight." Lin Yi greeted Yi Zhonghai when he saw him enter the yard.

Yi Zhonghai picked a dry place next to the pool, sat down, and then told everyone what had just happened in the front yard.

After hearing this, Lin Yi realized that the people in the courtyard were jealous. He could imagine that so many things happened in the plot because of people's jealousy.

The big pot meal incident in the past few years has made many people think of equality, but this is wrong. The real fairness is distribution according to work. However, many people cannot understand this and cannot keep up with the idea... In addition, conjunctivitis is also a bad habit of human beings.

Lin Yi doesn't even dare to say that he won't be jealous of others or envy others.

It’s just a matter of whether those things can break one’s bottom line.

Lin Yi was not going to talk about the big principles. If he really told Yi Zhonghai about these, Yi Zhonghai would think he was crazy.

"Okay, in a few days, the furniture will be moved in. The old lady's house can be cleaned up very quickly, it will only take three to five days. Please help me pick a day, let Brother Zhuzi cook, and we will set up a few tables in the yard."

Lin Yi did not refuse the invitation to dinner, and he did not prepare anything particularly exotic. He would just prepare a few pieces of fatty pork, cabbage and potatoes, and a few whole fish, either stewed or boiled.

As he gradually integrated into this era, Lin Yi began to become more casual about food. He no longer sought special treatment and pursued eating rich fish and meat every day.

"Do you have enough money? It will cost a lot to buy furniture, right?" Yi Zhonghai was worried that Lin Yi's money was not good enough.

Even though Lin Yi is a full-time cadre in the Security Department and his salary is not low, it has not even been a month since he took office and his salary has not been paid yet.

Another thing is that as a cadre, he must have social engagements and Lin Yi is also young, and when he looks for a partner, he also has to consider where to spend the money, so Yi Zhonghai thinks that Lin Yi's money is not enough.

"I still have some on hand, which should be enough. When the time comes, you can count the number of people and ask Brother Zhuzi to make an order. I will find ways to buy the things back. If it is not enough, I will ask you for some more. When the time comes, you have to subsidize me."

This time, Lin Yi did not say it so decisively and left room for Yi Zhonghai to pay. Although Lin Yi would not let Yi Zhonghai pay, Yi Zhonghai felt that he would feel at ease if he could pay some money and contribute some effort.

Lin Yi knew what Yi Zhonghai was thinking.

Lin Yi actually has no objection to providing for Yi Zhonghai's retirement. As long as Yi Zhonghai doesn't think about being Lin Yi's father and doesn't have so many small thoughts, this retirement issue is not a big deal.

"It's better to start working on the old lady's room in the next two days. Don't take down the kang. Repair it. You'll still need to use it in the future."

During dinner, Yi Zhonghai took a sip of wine and said.

"I've already told Master Yang about it in the next two days. As for the kang, I plan to take it down. Grandma has a place to live now, and it will be more spacious after it's taken down." Lin Yi was puzzled. He had already told Yi Zhonghai about this before.

"It's better not to take down the kang. During the day, it's better for the old lady and your aunt to stay in the old house." Yi Zhonghai said again.

Then Yi Zhonghai explained: "This room is very good, but it's a little lonely. If there is something going on, no one will hear it even if you shout loudly."

After a pause, Yi Zhonghai was not sure whether Lin Yi would listen to him, so he continued: "If you live in a new house, people in the courtyard will definitely be jealous. You should also use the old house so that others will not gossip too much. If it is empty, there will be more people who are weird.

Besides, it would be best if we could wait a little longer on the furniture issue, as a new house with new furniture would make people even more jealous.”

After Yi Zhonghai finished speaking, the old lady also spoke: "Good grandson, you should listen to your uncle Yi on this matter. He has no other skills, but he has his own ideas about neighborhood relations.

It's not like grandma really can't walk. She stays in that room as usual during the day. She's used to it and feels comfortable. At night, she can go back to the big house you prepared for me and enjoy herself.

Besides, I am an old lady, staying alone in such a small yard, and I feel lonely. You have to go to work, and I can live in the old house during the day, which is also lively."

Lin Yi listened to what Yi Zhonghai and the old lady said, and he felt that his arrangements were indeed not careful enough. He just wanted to live comfortably in his own house. However, in this era, what matters is the harmony between neighbors. Neighbors visit each other frequently, unlike in later generations, where people living on the same floor may not visit each other or say hello for decades.

"Okay, grandma, I'll listen to you and Uncle Yi. I was too happy about this matter. I only thought about living in the new house and forgot the old saying that wealth should not be shown to others."

Lin Yi was also very straightforward. If he was wrong, he would correct it directly without having to be stubborn.

After hearing what Lin Yi said, Yi Zhonghai was very happy. This was the first time that his suggestion was accepted by Lin Yi. He was originally worried that Lin Yi was too opinionated and would not listen to other people's opinions. This time Lin Yi was able to accept his opinion. In Yi Zhonghai's opinion, this was a good sign.

"Old lady, uncle, aunt, brother Lin Yi, you are eating."

The person who came in was Qin Huairu, with a big belly, holding Xiaodang's hand.

When Liu Mei saw this, she stood up, carried Xiaodang to the table, and sat with her on the bench.

"Xiaodang, are you full? We have fish today, do you want to eat some?"

Like Lin Yi, Liu Mei also likes Xiao Dang.

At this age, Xiaodang has a sweet mouth and a crisp voice.

"Grandma, I want to eat this fish." Xiaodang was not polite. She was familiar with everyone at the table and liked to be close to them.

Children are very good at reading people's faces and know who is nice to them and who is not.

"Sister Qin, we just moved here today. Please find a stool and sit for a while." Lin Yi also greeted Qin Huairu.

Having moved all the stuff today, Lin Yi knew that this evening would be quite lively. People who don’t normally come to see the house would definitely come over if they were free this evening.

Therefore, the old lady's room was not locked.

Unexpectedly, the first person to arrive was Qin Huairu.

Qin Huairu pulled Xiaodang over as soon as she finished her meal. She didn't know why Lin Yi didn't like Banggeng, and even his uncle Yi Zhonghai and aunt Liu Mei were not close to Banggeng.

In the past, the two of them loved Banggeng very much and wished that Banggeng was their own grandson. Usually, when they had some food, they would often give a portion to Banggeng.

But later on, I slowly started to like this girl Xiaodang even more.