Siheyuan: Revenge of the Stupid Pillar

When Lin Zongwei returned home, Lin Haiyan couldn't wait to ask:

"Dad, is Brother Jiefang's father seriously injured?"

Lin Zongwei's face was gloomy as he said, "Two ribs were broken. I need at least a month to recuperate."

Mother Lin exclaimed in surprise: "Why is it so serious?"

Lin Zongwei said angrily, "Just look at your daughter. She's so fat. Yan Bugui is just a skinny old man. He was hit by her with all his strength. He's lucky to be alive."

"Lin Haiyan, I really don't know what to say to you. Go to the clinic tomorrow and kowtow to Yan Bugui and admit your mistake..."

Lin Haiyan's eyes widened in anger: "What? You want me to kowtow to that old man and admit my mistake?"

"No, no, I won't go, even if I die!"

"Snapped!"

Lin Zongwei raised his hand and slapped her, angrily saying:

"Asshole, I really spoiled you. That old man is your father-in-law. In ancient times, if a daughter-in-law hit her father-in-law, she would be beheaded and her body would be left exposed for three days."

"Even now, if Yan Bugui reports it to the police, not only will your reputation be ruined, you'll also be thrown into jail for several years."

"Yan Bugui is your husband's father, your father-in-law, and your elder. You are about to be rushed to the hospital. Shouldn't you kowtow to him and admit your mistake?"

Upon hearing this, Lin's mother was filled with panic and hurriedly advised:

"Haiyan, listen to your father. Go to the clinic early tomorrow morning and kowtow to your father-in-law and admit your mistake. Be polite and ask for his forgiveness. Don't let him call the police, otherwise your life will be over."

Lin Haiyan did not respond, but just covered her beaten face and shed tears silently, with obvious dissatisfaction in her eyes.

Seeing this, Lin Zongwei became even angrier and said sternly:

"Lin Haiyan, I'm not kidding you. If you don't kowtow and apologize, get out of my house. I, Lin Zongwei, will pretend you don't exist."

"Is it not okay for me to go?"

After Lin Haiyan finished speaking, she ran to the bedroom crying.

Lin Zongwei frowned and said, "Old woman, you can't spoil Haiyan like this anymore, otherwise she will get into big trouble sooner or later."

Mother Lin said angrily, "It's you who spoiled her so much that she became like this."

Lin Zongwei sighed and said, "Ah! This is indeed my fault. I spoiled her a little because I only had this one daughter. I didn't expect her to become so spoiled."

The next day.

Early in the morning, Lin Zongwei brought food and his daughter to the town clinic.

But Yan Bugui shuddered when he saw Lin Haiyan, like a frightened bird, and said in a trembling voice:

"What are you doing here? Do you want to hit me again? Get out of here right now."

Lin Zongwei hurriedly explained: "Brother, you misunderstood, Haiyan is here to apologize to you."

Yan Bugui said coldly, "No need. Let her go quickly. Just looking at him makes me dizzy and physically uncomfortable."

Seeing this, Lin Haiyan was displeased and wanted to turn around and leave.

Lin Zongwei glared at him fiercely and shouted angrily, "Lin Haiyan, are you mute? Speak!"

Lin Haiyan said reluctantly: "Father-in-law, I'm sorry, I came to apologize to you."

As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Haiyan knelt on the ground with a thud and kowtowed to Yan Bugui.

Yan Bugui was shocked at first, then he stared at Lin Haiyan coldly without saying anything, letting Lin Haiyan kowtow continuously.

Lin Zongwei looked at Lin Haiyan who was kowtowing on the ground with a face full of heartache. He thought Yan Bugui would take advantage of the situation and forgive Lin Haiyan, but Yan Bugui remained indifferent.

A trace of embarrassment flashed across Lin Zongwei's face, and he said:

"Jiefang, take Haiyan out first. Your father and I have something to discuss."

Upon hearing this, Yan Jiefang hurriedly helped Lin Haiyan up from the ground and walked out of the ward.

After Lin Haiyan and Yan Jiefang left, Lin Zongwei said with a smile:

"Brother, have you considered the suggestion I made yesterday?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Bugui looked at Lin Zongwei as if he were an enemy, gritting his teeth and saying:

"Lin Zongwei, what evidence did you, you bastard, hold on my son that made him protect you and your daughter like this?"

Lin Zongwei smiled and said, "Brother, you misunderstood. I really didn't give him any evidence. He and Haiyan are truly in love."

Yan Bugui cursed loudly: "Bullshit, do you really think I'm a fool?"

"Don't you know what your woman looks like? My son is not blind, will he truly fall in love with her?"

Lin Zongwei's eyes turned cold, and he said in a deep voice: "Brother, you've gone too far. Although my daughter is a little ugly, she is kind-hearted and not as bad as you think."

Yan Bugui directly retorted, "Kind-hearted? Then she even hit the old man. Do you believe what you said?"

Lin Zongwei was speechless and said angrily:

"Don't say these useless things. Just tell me whether you agree or not."

After a long silence, Yan Bugui said dejectedly, "You can't force a cow to drink water if it doesn't want to. Since Yan Jiefang has fallen into depravity and wants to be your son, there's nothing I can do."

"I can agree to your suggestion, but the money has to be doubled. I want six hundred yuan."

When Lin Zongwei heard this, his expression instantly turned cold, and he said in a dissatisfied tone:

"Brother, don't go too far..."

Yan Bugui was extremely excited and said, "I'm going too far? Your daughter hit me and seriously injured me, and Yan Jiefang was raised by me with all my might until he was twenty years old. I only asked you for 600 yuan in total. Do I want a penny more than that?"

Lin Zongwei lowered his eyes, was silent for a moment, and said:

"Brother, you gave me such a big son. Six hundred yuan is indeed not much, but you have to consider my actual situation. I am just an ordinary farmer. How can I have so much money?"

Yan Bugui's eyes were red as he said, "Then I don't care. Whether you go to borrow or rob, I want 600 yuan... Forget it, I'll take a step back. Just give me 500 yuan... Woo woo..."

As Yan Bugui was speaking, he suddenly burst into tears, his expression showing indescribable humiliation and sadness.

Seeing this, Lin Zongwei hurriedly said: "Brother, don't be sad, I agree to give you 500 yuan."

After all, Lin Zongwei was born into a military family and had a sense of righteousness in his heart. He had always felt that this matter was a bit unfair to Yan Bugui, and now seeing Yan Bugui crying bitterly, he felt even more sorry for Yan Bugui, so he agreed to Yan Bugui's conditions without hesitation.

Yan Bugui burst into tears and said, "Since you agree, I have nothing to say, but I hope you can treat my son well in the future."

"It's because I, as a father, am incompetent and don't have the money to buy him a job that I sent him to the countryside to work in the fields. This has led to the current situation. I feel very sorry for him, so I hope he can be happy in the future."

Lin Zongwei said solemnly, "Brother, don't worry. Since Jiefang has married into my family, I will definitely treat him as my own son."

Yan Bugui said in a low voice: "I hope you can do what you say. Also, I have another favor to ask of you!"