Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Sooner or later, my son will become a leading cadre, and then...

We'll see how things unfold!

Fortunately, Yan Jiefang didn't know what she was thinking, otherwise she would have had to pack up and move out overnight.

Drink~

You really think highly of your son. How about I submit a request and we can go to the east side tonight?

Chapter 298 Sha Zhu Apologizes, Yan Family Stunned

Everyone sat down again, and Sha Zhu, with his head down, was pulled to sit to one side by Ran Qiuye.

He didn't care to see the Yan family members right now, otherwise he would be furious.

Rub~

It hits straight to the head, and there's no way to suppress it.

Yang Jianguo sat back down behind the octagonal table and said, "Since everyone agrees to hold a meeting and approves of the three old men's system, we have to show our attitude."

"If you don't want to resolve the grudges, you want to take matters into your own hands."

"Then stop clamoring for a big meeting and wasting everyone's time."

Seeing that everyone remained silent, Yang Jianguo continued, "I think everyone has understood what happened today."

"Shazhu shouldn't have made a move." As soon as Yang Jianguo spoke, Shazhu raised his head defiantly.

Looking him straight in the eye, Yang Jianguo continued, "We live in a society governed by law. If you encounter something that upsets you, you're not going to resort to violence."

"What need is there for organizations, laws, or harmonious systems?"

"You've got a big fist today, so you beat me up."

"Tomorrow I'll find a chance to put a sack over your head and give you a good beating."

"What, do you want it to be a fight to the death?"

Yang Jianguo shouted, "Then let's go straight to it. No one is allowed to leave until we kill them all today."

Sha Zhu, who was stubbornly defiant, unconsciously lowered his head a few notches.

This is exactly how the compound used to be!

Back then, he and Xu Damao were like that, their resentment growing deeper and deeper, and neither of them could expect to have a good day.

We have to keep everything we do secret all the time, to prevent anyone from doing anything bad to us!

Is it really comfortable to live a life of constant anxiety?

Sha Zhu's inner fire inexplicably subsided; who could bear to think about those old days?

Wife, kids, a warm bed, and loving neighbors—why wouldn't I be happy?!

"Jianguo." Shazhu stood up abruptly, shouting under Ran Qiuye's worried gaze, "It was wrong of me to take action, I apologize to him."

He strode up to Old Yan's house, while Yan Jiefang anxiously protected his parents.

Even if he complains or is unwilling at this moment, they are still his own parents.

Are you really going to just stand by and watch someone get beaten up?

Old Man Yan was also afraid, his eyes darting around, and he tilted his head, stretching in the opposite direction from Sha Zhu.

It looks like they don't care about him, but actually they're just waiting to run away!

If a fight breaks out, he will dodge and run away.

No problem!

But the simple-minded Zhu didn't touch him. Instead, he bowed deeply and shouted, "I'm sorry, Aunt Yan, Jie Cheng, it was my fault, He Yuzhu."

"I apologize to both of you. I'm sorry." Sha Zhu's apology looked reluctant.

But his posture was extremely upright, almost as if he was about to kneel down and apologize.

Upon seeing this, Yan Jiecheng and his mother exchanged bewildered glances.

He stood up with a complicated expression, helped Sha Zhu up, and said, "Brother Zhu, that's enough. My mom and I know you didn't mean it."

Sha Zhu shook his head and said, "Even if it wasn't intentional, it was still wrong. Jie Cheng, why don't you punch me a couple of times?"

Yang Jianguo, Aunt Liu, and Ran Qiuye had spoken to him; it was a subtle influence.

This will be considered a fulfillment, it has been demonstrated.

Especially Ran Qiuye, his bedmate, and all the things she said to him all the time.

Sha Zhu said he didn't care, but he took it all to heart.

Thinking back now, I realize I should have actually hit Old Man Yan.

Then no matter what, the mistake is his own fault, and if something bad happens, it will all be his fault.

If things go wrong, someone might have to pay with their life.

Did you vent your anger?

Yes, it's out, but I'd risk my life for something like this.

This is called venting your anger; it's practically a free gift!

Now that he's a father and living a good life, he should probably tone down his fists.

'Pillar, you can't do this again,' Shazhu told himself.

"No need, no need, this matter..." Yan Jiecheng waved his hands repeatedly and looked back at his father.

With a helpless sigh, he said to Sha Zhu, "Brother Zhu, I apologize to you two on behalf of my father."

"No." Sha Zhu raised his hand to stop him from bowing.

Sha Zhu looked at him and said seriously, "One person does the work and one person takes responsibility. Whoever does it has to stand up and bear the consequences."

"I just hit you, and I'm coming out to apologize to you. That's what a man does, that's taking responsibility."

Sha Zhu glanced sideways at Yan Bugui and said, "You made a mistake and then just stood there shamelessly, without even the guts to take responsibility."

"Is he a man?" Sha Zhu stretched his head toward Yan Bugui, clearly saying this to him.

Old Yan's cheeks trembled with anger as he pointed at him, shaking, "You, you have disgraced humanity."

"You're so refined, so refined to gossip behind people's backs, you're really something." Sha Zhu sneered.

Uncle Er, sitting at the octagonal table, glanced at Yang Jianguo and Aunt Liu, and his mind suddenly had a rare flash of inspiration.

"Yan Bugui, stop talking nonsense and apologize to him right now."

"How could a teacher do such a thing? How can someone like you teach students?"

Uncle Er cursed a couple of times in unison, which made Yan Bugui even worse.

Well, so you all want to come and kick me?

You think I, Yan Bugui, am easy to bully, huh?

I…

“Uncle Yan,” Yang Jianguo suddenly spoke up, “you have to apologize to Teacher Ran for this.”

"It's not enough to just say sorry; you have to write an apology letter, read it aloud publicly at No. 2 Middle School, express your remorse, and admit your mistakes!"

"You can't ruin someone's reputation with just a few words."

"No, how could I ruin it?" Yan Bugui was even more displeased and demanded a public apology.

Does he even care about his reputation? How is he going to stay at school from now on?

Yang Jianguo didn't reply to him, but said to himself, "Before that, I would suggest that the factory suspend your work."

Yan Bugui was stunned, and Aunt Yan was dumbfounded as well.

That's when I remembered that Uncle Yang Jianguo was the leader of the steel rolling mill's leaders.

He's incredibly capable!

Yang Jianguo ignored him and turned to Sha Zhu, saying, "Zhu Zi, take Jie Cheng to the clinic for a checkup."

"You will pay for all the prescribed medications and expenses until the doctor says everything is fine."

Sha Zhu was overjoyed at that moment. What was spending money to treat Yan Jiecheng?

"Okay, okay, let's go, let's go take a look." Sha Zhu put his arm around his arm and started to walk out.

Yan Jiecheng just wanted to deflect the question, saying, "It's nothing, it's nothing, there's no need to look at it, Brother Zhu, let's... you know..."

"Stop with all that 'this' and 'that,' let's finish watching first and then talk about it." Sha Zhu interrupted him and forcefully pushed him out the door.

What are you talking about? Get your illness treated first. Don't hurt it any further, or it'll be my fault later.

As for what Yan Jiecheng wanted to say, it was nothing more than pleading for his father!

He really couldn't help with this.

Old Yan is determined to write this self-criticism; otherwise, who will compensate for his wife's reputation?

Chapter 299 Suspension from Duty, Stinginess is in His Blood

The meeting ended with Yang Jianguo calling out to everyone, who then happily carried their stools back home.

Look at this event, it's entertaining without taking up too much time.

It was the right thing to elect Yang Jianguo as the eldest uncle.

"Build the nation, build the nation."

Uncle Er hurried over and said with a sullen smile, "I did a good job today, didn't I?"

Seeing his fawning expression, Yang Jianguo found it amusing, but he also acknowledged his performance: "Hmm, pretty good."

Uncle Er was overjoyed, as if his heart was filled with honey.

Before he could savor the moment, the person was pushed aside.

"Hey~"

Seeing that it was Yan Laokou who had pushed him forward, Uncle Er shut his mouth.

Old Man Yan is having a tough time today, so let's not stoop to his level.

"Jianguo, you're being unfair, how can you expect me to make a public apology?"

“This is a matter within the compound, and it should be resolved within the compound. I’m not satisfied.”

Yan Bugui stood with his neck stiff, displaying a stubbornness as if he had been wronged.

"Where did you spread that rumor?"

"Did you ruin Teacher Ran's reputation? People outside are saying she's just putting on a show. Did you cause this?"

"Can an apology resolve the losses you caused?" Yang Jianguo's three questions stumped him.

He understands the logic, but he just doesn't want to lose face.

He apologized in front of the entire school and admitted his mistakes, revealing that he was a gossip and lacked morality.

How could Yan Bugui possibly stand it?

"You have to put up with it whether you like it or not. When you were saying that, did you not think about how much of an impact it would have on Teacher Ran?"

Yan Bugui became anxious, "No, I just said it casually at the time, I didn't mean to ruin her reputation."

"Just because it wasn't intentional homicide doesn't mean it wasn't homicide?" Yang Jianguo retorted.

Yan Bugui was speechless, but Aunt Yan still wanted to argue: "Jianguo, look at your uncle's age, is it appropriate for him to make a self-criticism in front of so many people!"

“It’s appropriate.” Yang Jianguo said firmly, “It’s very appropriate. If you make a mistake, you have to admit it and correct it.”

"Age is not a bargaining chip." Yang Jianguo looked at her angry face and showed no sign of compromising.

"Respecting the elderly means respecting their virtue, not their age."

“If you don’t respect your elders, then you’re nothing. Don’t use your age as an excuse.”