Siheyuan: Start with a big car

The onlookers initially thought the old man was joking.
They all thought Yan Jiekuang would definitely not agree, but now that they heard this, they were all so shocked that they couldn't close their mouths.

"Wow, I've lived this long and this is the first time I've ever seen anything like this. It's absolutely hilarious!"

"Yan Jiekuang must be in his twenties or thirties by now, and he actually wants to change his surname!"

"What Yan Jiekuang? He's called Yi Jiekuang now, don't you understand?"

"This is a huge joke! I'm telling you, by tomorrow the whole district will know!"

Hearing those comments, Yi Jiekuang felt quite uncomfortable.

But he also knew that things had already developed to this point, and it was too late for him to back out.

"That's right, my name is Yi Jiekuang, and from now on I will only have one father."
That's Yi Zhonghai, so I hope everyone will stop talking about it.

Yan Jiecheng was initially all smiles, because he had his reasons for inviting his third uncle to the ceremony.
Once Yan Jiekuang leaves this place, he will inherit all of the Third Uncle's family property.

He never imagined things would develop this way.

Yan Jiecheng was furious. He rolled up his sleeves and rushed over to grab Yi Jiekuang by the collar: "Yi Jiekuang, I've seen so many shameless people, but I've never seen anyone as shameless as you before!"
I'm going to teach you a lesson today, and show you what real danger is!

After saying that, he was about to punch Yi Jiekuang when Sha Zhu rushed over from the side.
He grabbed Yan Jiecheng's arm and said, "Yan Jiecheng, what did I just say? No one is allowed to cause trouble at this ceremony today, or I'll deal with them!"

Yan Jiecheng said unwillingly, "Shazhu, what Yi Jiekuang did was not something a human being could do!"
In a situation like this, we absolutely cannot let him off easily!

Sha Zhu snorted coldly and said, "Yan Jiecheng, I hope you can understand one thing."

Now that Yi Jiekuang is an adult, he has the right to change his surname.

So no matter how angry you are, I hope you can stay calm.

Of course, you can choose not to stay calm right now, and I'll show you what it means to be calm.

As he said this, Sha Zhu raised his fist. Seeing Sha Zhu's expression, Yan Jiecheng was so frightened he didn't dare utter a sound, turned around, and slunk away.

He knew very well that if he clashed with Sha Zhu now, he would be the one who got hurt in the end.

Now that he had achieved his goal, Yi Zhonghai led the leaders inside for a meal.
Then he came out and said to the residents, "Everyone came to support me today, which is a big favor to me, Yi Zhonghai."

I am very grateful! However, due to limited resources, I cannot entertain you any longer. Please go back now.

The residents were quite angry. They had come here because they had heard there was good food and drink.

Now look what's happened, they didn't even get to eat any!
I didn't even get to drink it, and instead wasted a whole morning.

"Yi Zhonghai, you're such a scoundrel!"
We came here to support you, so even if you don't let us have a full meal, wouldn't it be good if you gave each of us a plain steamed bun?

"Yeah, yeah, someone as stingy as you shouldn't have taken on a godson!"

"From now on, if you need anything again, none of us will come!"

The residents in the compound were just making a ruckus, but Jia Zhangshi couldn't stand it anymore.
Knowing that Yi Zhonghai was taking on a godson today, Jia Zhangshi arrived at Yi Zhonghai's door early in the morning without even eating breakfast.

Seeing this, she rushed out of the crowd, pointed at Yi Zhonghai's nose, and cursed, "Yi Zhonghai, you're such a scoundrel! How could you not follow the rules in such a big matter?"

"Let me tell you, if you don't let this old woman eat today, I'll tear you apart!"

Yi Zhonghai was in a bit of a dilemma at this point.
Firstly, he couldn't bear to part with the food; secondly, he genuinely didn't want Jia Zhangshi to go eat.

You should know that everyone in the room is a leader.

If someone like Jia Zhangshi were to enter the room, it would definitely disrupt the leaders' meal.

"Yi Zhonghai, I'm giving you one last chance!" Jia Zhangshi said coldly.

Yi Zhonghai said sternly, "Jia Zhangshi, stop fooling around. I didn't accept any money from you!"

That's true, and Jia Zhangshi was speechless for a moment.

At this moment, Liu Haizhong walked over from behind, pulled Yi Zhonghai aside, and said, "Yi Zhonghai, I still advise you to back down."
You know what kind of person Jia Zhangshi is.

If you really start a fight with her today, she'll definitely rush into the house, and then things will get really ugly.

It's important to know that Liu Haizhong helped Yi Zhonghai complete the mission.
Yi Zhonghai currently has a fairly good impression of him.
After hesitating for a moment, Yi Zhonghai nodded and said, "How about this, I'll go inside and get a few steamed buns for Jia Zhangshi, and the matter will be resolved, won't it?"

Liu Haizhong walked up to Jia Zhangshi and said, "Jia Zhangshi, I know you're unhappy because you didn't get to eat any vegetables."
However, if we're going to get serious about this, Yi Zhonghai could easily refuse you. I think you should just agree to Yi Zhonghai's offer.

Jia Zhangshi was already feeling a bit guilty, but when she heard Liu Haizhong's words, she quickly nodded and said, "Alright, Liu Haizhong, I'll give you face now."

Seeing that Jia Zhangshi had agreed, Yi Zhonghai turned around, went inside, and brought out five steamed buns.

Jia Zhangshi rolled her eyes and said, "Your steamed bun is so small, and you only gave me this little bit? How can you be so shameless?"

Yi Zhonghai was about to get angry, but Liu Haizhong quickly persuaded him: "Alright, alright, just go get two more. If you make a big fuss with these two steamed buns, things will get complicated."

Having no other choice, Yi Zhonghai went back inside and took two steamed buns, handing them to Jia Zhangshi and saying, "Jia Zhangshi, I'm only doing this for Liu Haizhong's sake today. Otherwise, I definitely wouldn't have been so polite to you."

After saying that, Yi Zhonghai went inside the house.

Jia Zhangshi was very happy to receive the seven steamed buns. She held them in her hands, humming a little tune, and went home.

Qin Huairu was very surprised to see that she had brought so many steamed buns: "Mom, where did you get so many steamed buns?"

"Hey, why didn't you join in the fun? Let me tell you, if you had gone, we could have at least gotten a few more steamed buns."

Seeing Jia Zhangshi's excited expression, Qin Huairu immediately understood where the steamed buns came from. She sighed speechlessly and said, "Mom, do you think I don't want to go? Haven't you noticed that the layout of our compound has changed?"

Madam Jia Zhang was eating a steamed bun when she heard this and asked in surprise, "Qin Huairu, what do you mean? I don't understand."

Qin Huairu counted on her fingers and said, "In the past, Yi Zhonghai was all alone and had no one to help him at all."
Now that Yi Zhonghai has adopted Yan Jiekuang as his son, he has regained his influence in the compound. Therefore, if we can avoid offending Yi Zhonghai, we should try our best to do so.

"Look at you! You're even afraid of Yi Zhonghai now!"

"No, Mother, haven't you noticed how awkward our situation is right now?"
"Nobody in the compound supports us at all, and now we can't even borrow any money..."

Qin Huairu let out a long sigh.

"That's because you're incompetent, and this old woman has to suffer with you!"

Jia Zhangshi rolled her eyes at her. Although she was not angry, she knew in her heart that because she had offended Yi Zhonghai in the past, if Yi Zhonghai were to rise to power now, he would definitely deal with her family.

Thinking about all this, Jia Zhangshi no longer found the steamed bun in her mouth to taste good.
She threw away the steamed bun, turned around, and left the house.

At this moment, Liu Haizhong was squatting by the pool, lost in thought.
If we're talking about the most miserable person in the compound right now, it's not Qin Huairu, but Liu Haizhong.

Liu Haizhong is now not only unemployed, but his reputation in the compound is also ruined, and the other residents in the compound completely ignore him.

Seeing Jia Zhangshi come out, Liu Haizhong managed a weak greeting: "Jia Zhangshi, have you finished your steamed buns?"

"What, you don't want my steamed bun, do you? Let me tell you, Liu Haizhong, don't think that just because you helped me, I'll share my steamed bun with you!"

Seeing Jia Zhangshi's extremely wary expression, Liu Haizhong felt both amused and exasperated.
You have to understand that he was a level eight skilled worker back then, how could he possibly be greedy for a few steamed buns?

“Jia Zhangshi, what are you talking about? Who do you think I, Liu Haizhong, am?”
Although I've been fired, I have so many apprentices, and many of them are now factory leaders. If I'm willing to step in, they can definitely help me find a suitable job.

"Liu Haizhong, you're just bragging. If you were that capable, you wouldn't have asked Uncle San to help you find a job in the first place!"

Hearing this, Liu Haizhong was immediately annoyed. He forced himself to boast and said, "You're really wrong. The reason I asked Uncle San for help was because I pitied him!"

In fact, you've heard of my apprentice, Zhao Desheng, haven't you?
He's now the head of the logistics department at the steel rolling mill. If I go to him, he'll definitely be able to get me a job there.
"They might even be on the cadre payroll by then!"

It's important to understand that in those days, the distinction between workers and cadres was very clear.
It is extremely difficult to go from being a worker to a cadre, let alone Liu Haizhong, who is no longer even a worker. How could he possibly become a cadre?

But Madam Jia didn't understand any of this. Her eyes lit up instantly when she heard this: "Oh my, Liu Haizhong, does this mean you're going to be successful in the future?"

"That's right! The reason I, Liu Haizhong, suffered so many grievances in the past was because I was too proud to ask for help."

I've figured it out now: what's the use of saving face?
"If I'm willing, I can definitely become a leader!"

Madam Jia nodded approvingly: "That's right, that's right. What's face worth? As long as you can get white steamed buns and big chunks of fatty meat!"

After speaking, Madam Jia suddenly looked at Liu Haizhong and said, "Liu Haizhong, aren't you going to consider your personal life anymore?"

This question completely baffled Liu Haizhong.
Liu Haizhong is already over fifty years old.

At his age, it's almost impossible for him to get married again.

"Jia Zhangshi, what do you mean?"

Faced with Liu Haizhong's question, Jia Zhangshi hesitated for a moment, then blushed and said, "Liu Haizhong, I won't hide it from you anymore, you see, I'm single now."
You're single too, and I think we're a good match. Why don't we get married?

Upon hearing this, Liu Haizhong was so shocked he almost fell to the ground.

You see, he knew Jia Zhangshi all too well. She was a shrew. Marrying her would be like asking for trouble.
Thinking this, Liu Haizhong quickly said, "Jia Zhangshi, I know your husband very well."

We were coworkers back then, how could I have done such a thing?
Not suitable, not suitable!
I have something to do now, so I'll be going now.

Seeing Liu Haizhong flee in disarray, Jia Zhangshi angrily shouted, "Liu Haizhong, you damned thing! With your current level, you still look down on me? Let me tell you the truth, I look down on you too!"

Qin Huairu had been watching this scene from the sidelines, and she was also shocked by Jia Zhangshi's actions.

After Liu Haizhong left, Qin Huairu quickly stepped forward and asked, "Mom, even if you want to get something out of Liu Haizhong, you can't joke about something like this!"

Qin Huairu's concerns were not unfounded.

You should know that Madam Jia is already quite old.
In this day and age, there aren't many people her age who get married, especially since she and Liu Haizhong were neighbors in the same compound.
The two sides knew each other very well, and if the other residents in the compound found out about this, they would definitely laugh at their family.

Madam Jia glanced at Qin Huairu and said, "Qin Huairu, don't you think Liu Haizhong and I are a good match?"

Qin Huairu was stunned.

Madam Jia continued, "Qin Huairu, when Old Jia died, it was I who worked so hard to support this family."

Over the years, I've given so much. Now that I'm older, I want to find a man to rely on. Am I wrong?

I know you're a very selfish person, but you can't treat this old woman like this!

Upon hearing this, Qin Huairu was at a loss for words.

Madam Jia continued, "I've already inquired, and Liu Haizhong will soon become a leader."
"If I marry him, I'll be the leader's wife, and then you'll all benefit!"

Qin Huairu then realized that this was Jia Zhangshi's real purpose. She wanted to persuade her, but Banggeng ran out from the side, clapping his hands and saying, "Grandma, I support you!"

Now that Yi Zhonghai has adopted Yan Jiekuang as his son, it is only natural that you marry Liu Haizhong!
"When Liu Haizhong becomes a leader, you must remember to ask him to arrange a good position for me too. I want to be a leader in the workshop!"

Jia Zhangshi smiled and patted Banggeng's head, saying, "Banggeng, you're absolutely right, don't worry."
"Once I become a leader's wife, and you're my grandson, I'll definitely make sure you live a good life!"

Seeing the two of them, Qin Huairu shook her head helplessly: "Fortunately, I don't like my mom's current appearance."
Otherwise, if they really got married, our family would lose all face in this compound.

Qin Huairu felt a wave of fear wash over him at that moment, but then he began to worry about his family's situation.

Although Jia Zhangshi has brought back seven steamed buns, they won't last more than a few days.

He now regrets it a little; he should have listened to Li Weidong back then, but it's too late for regrets.

(End of this chapter)