Silly Zhu's Moving: The Old Neighbor's Nightmare

Old Yi called Old Liu a good-for-nothing, and Old Liu called Old Yi a useless piece of trash.

If Lao Yi hadn't had one arm in a sling, the two of them probably would have started fighting.

"I couldn't get a word in edgewise, and it all fizzled out in the end," Yan Bugui said regretfully.

Sha Zhu looked at Yan Bugui and said, "Those two stewards are fighting over who's the boss."

You can't even get a word in edgewise. I think, Yan Laokou, you're a complete waste.

"Sir, what are you talking about? I'm not even one of your people. What are you doing here trying to act tough?"

From now on, when I see you, I'll just call you Yan the Useless. You've squandered a winning hand.

After saying this with a tone of disappointment, Sha Zhu ignored Teacher Yan's attempts to pull him away and pushed his bicycle away.

"Hey, you silly Zhu, you brat, you think I don't want to go up and argue with you?"

Both of them were blacksmiths, very strong, how could I possibly get up there?

Teacher Yan watched as Sha Zhu walked away, her mouth twisted with anger, and she began to mutter to herself.

Sha Zhu hadn't even reached the steel mill on his bicycle when he saw a person standing at the gate from afar.

Could this be Yi Zhonghai? His left arm is in a sling, and he looks like he's waiting for someone.

It's almost time for work, so there aren't many people around.

After Sha Zhu rode his bicycle to the gate and got off, he immediately recognized Yi Zhonghai.

"Zhu Zi, come here for a moment," Yi Zhonghai beckoned to Sha Zhu with his right hand.

Sha Zhu rushed over, "Uncle Yi, is your arm alright?"

Why aren't you resting at home? If you ask me, Uncle Yi, you should stay in the hospital. With doctors watching over you, you'll recover faster."

Yi Zhonghai originally came to the factory to explain his situation,

I wanted to talk to Sha Zhu about something, but after Sha Zhu showed me so much concern, I felt a little embarrassed.

Yi Zhonghai said awkwardly, "Zhu Zi, I'm fine. I just came to the factory to explain the situation."

I'm getting some medical bills reimbursed. It's my own arm; I know the situation isn't serious.

After shaking his head, Yi Zhonghai changed the subject and suddenly asked Sha Zhu, "Zhu Zi, I heard from Lao Yan that your house is going to be rebuilt."

Sha Zhu, holding onto his bicycle, looked completely bewildered.

What are you trying to do? Building a house has nothing to do with you, and your arm is already like this.

Instead of staying home properly, do you want to interfere when I'm building a house?

“Yeah, I can’t keep living at my master’s house with my sister forever,” Sha Zhu said, scratching his head.

"Zhu Zi, this is what I'm thinking. Look at my arm like this..."

I can't go to work right now, but I can still supervise the construction of your house.

You can focus on your work; don't worry about the housing situation.

Although your father abandoned you and your siblings, as an old neighbor in this courtyard,

They are your elders, you can't just ignore them.

I'll definitely build you a beautiful house, it's just that the money your dad left you isn't enough.

"I'll help you pay for it first, Uncle Yi." Yi Zhonghai said with a kind and sincere expression.

I thought to myself, if it weren't for that old lady meddling, I wouldn't bother with your family's mess.

The doctors said my arm is unlikely to fully recover, and I have to follow the old lady's advice.

Yi Zhonghai was starting to hate the old lady.

After hearing Yi Zhonghai's words, Sha Zhu felt an indescribable contempt. "You old bastard!"

Even with your arm like this, I still have so much to worry about. I definitely can't let you die any sooner.

Sha Zhu smiled and said, "Uncle Yi, I can't make decisions about my own house."

Yesterday, I led the construction team to check my home address.

My master made all the decisions about building our house. When my father passed away, he gave all the money for building the house to my master.

They didn't leave me a single penny. I had to ask my master for money even to buy a set of clothes.

My dad said I was too young, so all the expenses were covered by my master.

After Sha Zhu finished speaking, he glanced at Yi Zhonghai and cautiously continued, "Uncle Yi, I only have two or three yuan left."

I don't dare buy anything. Uncle Yi, could you go to Fengzeyuan and ask my master to get them for me?

I bet you old Bi Deng really have the nerve to go looking for my master.

My master knows you, you hypocrite with a sanctimonious facade.

If you dare to go to Fengzeyuan, aren't you afraid of losing your other arm?

Yi Zhonghai coughed twice, his face flushed with anger.

That son of a bitch He Daqing, he won't stop causing trouble even after he's gone!

They must have already spoken to Master Shazhu, how could I dare to go?

I could only go back and tell the old lady that there was nothing I could do.

He Daqing gave all the money to Master Shazhu and entrusted his brother and sister to him, clearly showing that he didn't trust him.

Yi Zhonghai waved his hand, his face displeased, and said...

"Since your master is in charge of building your house, I won't interfere anymore. You should go to work now."

Remember to lend your bicycle to your brother Dongxu to use when he goes to pick up his wife this weekend. I'll head back now.

Sha Zhu quickly said, "Uncle Yi, drive carefully. The bicycle will be ready by Saturday. I'll wash it clean with water and give it to Brother Dongxu to get married."

After the two parted ways, Sha Zhu looked at the bicycle he was pushing, patted the seat, and muttered, "I'm sorry to have troubled you."

After parking his bicycle, he went to the kitchen, where everyone was chatting and laughing. Sha Zhu scanned the area with his mind but didn't see anyone with the surname Liang.

When Liu Lan saw Sha Zhu come in, she quickly waved and said, "Sha Zhu, come over here and ask you something."

Upon hearing this, Sha Zhu hurried over to join the gossip. "Sha Lanzi, what's wrong? Grandpa Zhu will tell you everything I know," he said.

Liu Lan didn't even bother asking Sha Zhu's question anymore; her eyebrows shot up. "Sha Zhu, who are you calling Sha Lan?"

"Hey, there's only you here, you silly Lanzi,"

Sha Zhu looked around, then fixed his gaze on Liu Lan, and said innocently, "Isn't this just you, Sha Lanzi?"

The onlookers, fearing they might be implicated in the trouble,

They all kept their mouths tightly shut, just watching the spectacle without saying a word.

Liu Lan was furious, "It's not like I called you 'Idiot Zhu'!"

"You beat up your neighbors, and everyone's gossiping about your family. It wasn't me who started it."

Sha Zhu squinted at Liu Lan and said, "Do you know why I beat up an old man and a young man?"

Just because someone calls me "Silly Zhu," I don't just beat up old men; I beat up women too.

I'm not a chauvinist; I don't hit women.

"Why don't you call me 'Silly Pillar' again, Liu Lan? Come on, I'm listening intently, try calling me that again."

Looking at Sha Zhu's expression, Liu Lan became a little scared, though she refused to back down verbally.

"I didn't call it that first, I heard it from someone else," Sha Zhu said to Liu Lan earnestly.

"Liu Lan, stop talking so much. Be careful what you say, or you'll get into trouble."

"None of your business," Liu Lan said in a low voice, unconvinced.

As she was talking, Liu Lan couldn't stand it anymore and left. Aunt Liu looked at Sha Zhu and said...

"Zhu Zi, look at you, so fierce! It's scary to look at. Why are you scaring a little girl like Liu Lan?"

Sha Zhu looked at everyone and said, "Please don't call me by my nickname."

Anyone who calls me by my nickname is going to be in big trouble. Anyway, I've told you, whether you believe me or not, it's up to you.

Oh, right, everyone, especially the older folks, like Aunt Liu...

Uncle Ma, Master Yang, you can call me Zhuzi. Younger people can call me by my full name, He Yuzhu.