Get something in the courtyard

Qin Huairu walked into Yi Zhonghai's house with a happy look on her face: "Uncle, Bang Geng is coming back soon."

Yi Zhonghai, who was feeling depressed, stood up immediately after hearing this. He asked in disbelief, "Bang Geng sent a letter. Did he say when he would arrive? Your house is small and Bang Geng can't live there. Let him stay at my house. You should pack up quickly."

Qin Huairu was not moved at all when she saw this. She really didn't want Bang to live in Yi Zhonghai's house. She only had this one precious son, and she couldn't let Yi Zhonghai fool him.

"Don't worry. Bang Geng hasn't written yet."

Yi Zhonghai suddenly became disappointed: "Then why do you say Bang Geng wants to come back?"

"Isn't it the college entrance examination? If Banggeng gets into college, won't he come back?"

Yi Zhonghai naturally knew about the news about the college entrance examination. He was depressed just now because of this. That bastard Sha Zhu didn't know what was good for him. He Qiaomei was not his child, but he actually encouraged her to take the college entrance examination. Isn't this a waste of money?

They all learned bad habits from Wang Kun.

In his opinion, a girl will get married sooner or later, so studying is a waste of money. Wouldn't it be better to use the money to honor the elderly in the courtyard?
However, it would be different if the person taking the college entrance examination was replaced by Banggeng, especially since Banggeng could use the college entrance examination as an opportunity to return to BJ.

"You're right. Hurry up and write a letter to Bang Geng, asking him to study hard and get admitted to university. If Bang Geng gets admitted to university, your family's hard times will be over."

Qin Huairu's face changed again, this time showing a very awkward expression, just like the expression every time he borrowed money: "I just came to tell you this good news. Uncle, you need tutoring books to take the college entrance examination, and studying is also very hard. I also need to prepare some money for Banggeng so that he can supplement his nutrition.

But I really don't have that much money. Can you lend me two hundred yuan? Don't worry, I will pay you back when I get my salary. "

Yi Zhonghai's good mood disappeared immediately. He knew that as long as he gave Qin Huairu a reason, Qin Huairu would lend him money.

However, the reason this time was very legitimate and it was related to Banggeng, so Yi Zhonghai had no way to refuse. If Banggeng knew that he did not support him in going to college, Banggeng would probably not support him in his old age.

Since he had to pay anyway, Yi Zhonghai decided to give the money directly to Bang Geng and not let Qin Huairu, the middleman, make a profit from the difference.

"You should give Bang Geng some money. But my money is all in the bank and I can't take it out. I only have a hundred dollars on me. When you send a letter to Bang Geng, I will go with you and send the money directly to Bang Geng."

"Ah." Qin Huairu was dumbfounded. How could she make any profit if she did that? "Uncle, I can go by myself. No need to trouble you."

"It's no trouble. I haven't seen Bang Geng for several years. I miss him, too. I'll write him a letter this time and explain everything to him."

Qin Huairu left Yi Zhonghai's room helplessly, full of doubts about himself. Why did the methods that had always worked in the past always fail? It would have been fine if it didn't work on Sha Zhu, but it was Guo Xianghong who was whispering in his ear all day.

But why doesn’t it work on Yi Zhonghai’s side either?

Xiaodang and Huaihua came out of Wang Kun's house with a few books. When they met Qin Huairu, they said excitedly, "Mom, we bought the books."

They took three books in total, Chinese, mathematics, and English. As for the political book, there was no need to buy it.

Qin Huairu had no choice but to put aside her thoughts and took the books from the two people and started reading: "Just three books, how much are they?"

"Fifty." The two whispered.

"Fifty." Qin Huairu exclaimed, "Why is it so expensive?"

"Oh, Mom, that's good. Go out and see how many people want to buy books. Many people have been queuing for days but still can't buy one.

Don’t look down on these three books. If you take them out there, people will want them even if they cost a hundred, not to mention fifty.”

Yan Bugui happened to be standing guard outside. When he heard the noise from the Intermediate Court, he walked over and asked, "What are you three arguing about?"

Xiaodang and Huaihua felt a little guilty, afraid that Yan Bugui would expose them. "Nothing."

Qin Huairu would not let them go: "Uncle, please judge for yourself. These are just three books, and you want fifty yuan. Do you think the money came from the wind?"

Yan Bugui immediately became interested and walked closer to Qin Huairu to take a look. He found that he had these books at home, and he even had two or three sets.

"Why are you buying books for your family?"

Huaihua rushed to say, "My brother is going to take the college entrance examination, right? So we went out to buy books for him. There were too many people buying books for the college entrance examination outside, and many people couldn't get them. So we asked an acquaintance to get a set for my brother. They wanted fifty yuan, and my mother thought it was too much."

"Third Grandpa, if you have some of these books, you can get into college. Do you think fifty yuan is too much? Some people spend a hundred yuan and still can't buy them."

Yan Bugui didn't remember anything else, but he remembered that someone spent 100 yuan to buy books: "Huaihua, you said someone spent 100 yuan to buy these books."

Huaihua nodded: "That's right. Think about it. This is the college entrance examination. How many people are going to take it? With so many people taking it, there won't be enough books in the bookstore, so the price will definitely go up."

Yan Bugui nodded and said, "That's right. If only one person wants something, the price won't change. But if two people want it, then the one who offers the highest price will win. It's not a loss at 50 yuan, and there will be people who want it even if I sell it for 100 yuan."

Qin Huairu was moved when she heard this: "Uncle, but our family is really in a difficult situation. Fifty yuan is like a death sentence for me. Do you have any books at home? Can I buy your books?"

"Our family..." Yan Bugui subconsciously agreed, but suddenly remembered that if he sold these books to Qin Huairu, he would definitely not be able to sell them at a high price, and it was even more likely that he would not get any money. He might as well sell them to someone outside. Didn't someone say that someone would spend a hundred yuan to buy books?

"We don't have any. My children don't take the college entrance examination."

Qin Huairu didn't believe it, but there was nothing he could do. Yan Bugui's reputation as a master was too well-known. No one could take advantage of him.

Fortunately, the fifty dollars was well spent.

Yi Zhonghai had been listening the whole time, and guessed that Yan Bugui was playing tricks. However, Qin Huairu paid for the books, so he was unwilling to show up. Otherwise, Qin Huairu would definitely ask him to borrow money.

Before they even left, Sha Zhu and his wife came back.

When Yi Zhonghai saw Shazhu, he said, "Shazhu, you're back just in time. Banggeng is going to take the college entrance examination, which is a great thing. You should give him some money to support him."

Sha Zhu said angrily: "He has to take the college entrance examination, and so does our Qiaomei. If I had that much money, I would have bought Qiaomei some delicious food to nourish her body."

"You're making me so mad. What does Bang Geng have to do with you? Have you forgotten?"

"I really don't know what Banggen has to do with me. Tell us so that everyone can hear it."

"Didn't I tell you that you grew up watching Bang Geng. You and Bang Geng are a family."

Sha Zhu laughed: "We are neighbors at best, and neighbors with bad relations. What family? Yi Zhonghai, if you are willing to be a family with Qin Huairu, then you can help her with your own money."

Yi Zhonghai said confidently this time: "Who said I didn't help? I have decided to send 100 yuan to Banggeng to help him recover.

Banggeng is the best kid in our school. If he gets admitted to university, all of us in the school will benefit from it.

I have always told everyone that as neighbors, we should help each other. Now Huairu’s family is in trouble…”

Before Yi Zhonghai finished speaking, the crowd dispersed. As soon as he started, everyone guessed that he was going to call for donations. (End of this chapter)