Siheyuan: The wife pays off the husband's debt, Huairu's mentality collapses

"No, no, Sumu, you misunderstood. I came to talk to you about serious matters today."

Yi Zhonghai tried hard to make his voice sound sincere and genuine.

At the same time, he put on a flattering smile on his face, trying to get closer to Su Mu, "Actually, I want to ask you for help with something."

Seeing this, Su Mu's smile became even more playful. He deliberately raised the fried pork chop to his mouth and took a bite. His satisfied expression seemed to be a silent provocation to Yi Zhonghai.

But Yi Zhonghai could only suppress his dissatisfaction, continue to maintain that flattering smile, and wait for Su Mu's next words.

Seeing this, Yi Zhonghai sighed inwardly.

Knowing that he couldn't delay any longer, he cleared his throat, and said with some sincerity and expectation in his tone: "Sumu, actually, the main reason I came here today is to talk to you about Xiaoyue."

Su Mu paused slightly when he heard this.

Then he raised his eyebrows and looked at Yi Zhonghai, with a hint of surprise in his eyes, but more of curiosity: "Xiaoyue? What happened to her?"

Yi Zhonghai was secretly delighted when he saw this, thinking there was a chance, so he quickly continued, "Xiaoyue has been sensible and obedient since she was young, and she has a gentle personality. Who among the neighbors doesn't praise her?"

"I watched her grow up, and in my heart I love her like my own daughter." Having said this, Yi Zhonghai deliberately paused to observe Su Mu's reaction.

Su Mu listened quietly without interrupting, but his eyes seemed to become deeper, as if he was thinking about something.

Seeing this, Yi Zhonghai felt more confident, so he continued:

"I observed the two of you and found that you and Xiaoyue seemed to get along well."

"Besides, I heard that you recently invited her to see a movie. This... isn't this the rhythm of young people falling in love?"

Having said that, Yi Zhonghai showed a sly smile on his face.

Su Mu heard this and a faint smile appeared on his face.

He put down the fried pork chop in his hand, looked into Yi Zhonghai's eyes, and said, "Are you trying to bring Xiaoyue and me together?"

Yi Zhonghai nodded quickly, fearing that Su Mu would refuse: "Yes, yes, that's what I mean. I think you two are a good match. If you can be together, it will definitely be a match made in heaven!"

Su Mu did not answer immediately, but fell into deep thought. After a while, he slowly said: "Uncle Yi, I understand your good intentions. But feelings are something that cannot be forced."

"Xiaoyue and I are just friends at the moment. However, if that day ever comes, I will seriously consider it."

When Yi Zhonghai heard this, he felt a little disappointed, but more relieved.

He knew that Su Mu did not directly refuse, which meant there was still hope.

So, he quickly struck while the iron was hot: "That's good, that's good. Su Mu, you are a responsible young man, I believe you can handle the relationship with Xiaoyue well. In addition, about my reinstatement..."

Having said that, Yi Zhonghai deliberately paused and observed Su Mu's reaction.

Yi Zhonghai knew clearly in his mind that Su Mu would probably not easily agree to ask Director Wang to restore his position.

But he still didn't give up and decided to use the bargaining chip in his hand - Xiaoyue, to give it a try.

The flattery on his face became even more intense, and his tone became especially gentle and tactful.

"Sumu, look, Xiaoyue is a kid who really loves you."

"You young people need some time to get to know each other. As an elder, I naturally hope to see a good outcome for you."

Yi Zhonghai said as he observed Su Mu's reaction, trying to find a gap that could lead to a breakthrough.

Su Mu sneered when he heard this. He had already seen through Yi Zhonghai's plan.

This old fox, in order to restore his position, was willing to use his niece as a bargaining chip.

He thought to himself, how can I trust such a person?

"Master Yi, I appreciate your kindness. However, I am afraid I can't help you in reinstating your position."

"How can I influence Director Wang's decision?"

Su Mu deliberately pretended to be helpless, but in fact he was rejecting Yi Zhonghai's request.

Seeing this, Yi Zhonghai felt nervous, but he did not give up.

He took a deep breath and continued, "Su Mu, I know this is a bit unreasonable. But, you see, our Yi family has not had an easy time these years."

"If you can help put in a few words and let Xiaoyue come... to help you, it will be a token of our appreciation."

When Yi Zhonghai said this, he deliberately paused and signaled with his eyes, but did not say it too directly.

Su Mu heard the hidden meaning in Yi Zhonghai's words and felt even more contemptuous.

He didn't expect that Yi Zhonghai could say such a thing and belittle the relationship between himself and Xiaoyue to such an extent.

He looked at Yi Zhonghai coldly and said word by word: "Uncle Yi, I don't deserve your words."

"Xiaoyue and I will handle our own affairs. You don't need to worry about it. As for your position, I advise you to find another way."

After saying that, Su Mu no longer paid attention to Yi Zhonghai and turned around to go back into the house.

Yi Zhonghai's face turned pale upon seeing this, but he could only stand there helplessly, watching Su Mu's back disappear behind the door.

He cursed in his heart, but he also knew that he had shot himself in the foot this time.

Yi Zhonghai looked at Su Mu's resolute back, and the anger in his heart burned like a piece of dry wood that had been ignited.

He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost dug into his palms, but he still couldn't calm the anger in his chest.

In the end, he could only turn around angrily and glare fiercely at the Su family's door, as if he wanted to vent all his dissatisfaction on this innocent door.

Filled with rage, Yi Zhonghai strode out of the Su family with big strides. Every step he took was extremely heavy, as if the road under his feet was against him.

When he returned home, he pushed open the door and a depressing atmosphere instantly filled the air.

Seeing this, the auntie hurried forward and asked with concern: "Old man, how is the situation? Did Su Mu agree?"

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai's face became even gloomier. He snorted heavily and slammed the hat in his hand hard on the table, as if he wanted to vent all his dissatisfaction on this innocent hat.

He was breathing heavily and his eyes were wide open as if they were about to spit fire.

"Don't mention it! That Su Mu is just an ungrateful person! I begged him humbly, but he didn't even give me the slightest bit of face!"

"He also said that he can handle his own affairs and I don't need to worry about it! It really makes me mad!" Yi Zhonghai became more and more excited as he spoke, and his voice became louder and louder, as if he wanted to pour out all the anger in his heart.

When the aunt heard this, her face darkened.

She knew Yi Zhonghai's temper very well and knew that once he got angry, no one could stop him.