Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 962: The Arrow is on the String (Revised)

Yan Jiekuang cleared his throat and said, "Actually, this is a simple matter. Just keep an account for big brother. Consider it a loan from my father. Anyway, he will need money for his wedding in the future. It's not realistic to ask big brother to pay for it himself. Let our family pay for it. After big brother gets married in the future, we can settle the account together and pay it back slowly."

Upon hearing this, Yan Jiecheng shook his head helplessly. He knew very well what kind of person his father was. It was impossible for him to spend money for nothing. This was the only way to do it.

However, Yan Bugui's next words made him even more determined to become independent.

After listening to Yan Jiekuang's words, Yan Bugui nodded and said, "Okay, boss, I agree with the third brother's suggestion. Just think of it as a loan to you. But when you pay back the money, I will charge interest. I'll think about how much."

Yan Jiecheng got anxious when he heard this and said, "Dad, how can you be like this? You even ask for interest from your own family members?"

Yan Bugui rolled his eyes and said, "Why not? My money didn't come from the wind. If I put it in the bank, the bank will give me interest."

Yan Jiecheng thought about it and nodded helplessly. Yan Bugui said the meeting was adjourned, then walked out of the house with his teacup. He thought it would be better to talk to Yi Zhonghai clearly as soon as possible to avoid any further complications.

At this time, Jia Dongxu and He Yuzhu were both at Yi Zhonghai's home, drinking with Uncle Yi Zhonghai, while Aunt Yi went to the backyard to talk to the old lady.

The three of them were drinking when there was a knock on Yi Zhonghai's door. Yan Bugui's voice came from the door, "Old Yi, are you home?"

Yi Zhonghai did not get up. He sat there and shouted to the door, "I'm here. Just come in. The door is not locked."

"Oh, you're drinking. It has to be your Central Courtyard. The living conditions here are different." Yan Bugui walked in holding a teacup.

"Old Yan, come and sit down and have a drink with us? Dongxu, go to the kitchen and get another set of bowls and chopsticks." Yi Zhonghai said.

Yan Bugui grabbed Jia Dongxu who was about to leave and said, "Old Yi, I won't drink anymore. I have early classes tomorrow. I came here to talk to you about something. Do you think it's convenient?"

Yi Zhonghai narrowed his eyes and said with a smile: "Just tell me directly. We are not outsiders here. It seems that you have made up your mind whether to do it or not, right?"

"Old Yi, I have just recovered from the blow recently. I don't want to make any more trouble. Don't involve me in this matter. You guys go about your business. I won't get involved, but I will keep it a secret. What do you think?" Yan Bugui said.

Yi Zhonghai was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Yan Bugui to back down. Is he still the Yan Bugui who would take advantage of any opportunity? Or the Yan Laoxie who loved money like his life? Yi Zhonghai was a little surprised by this decision.

Yi Zhonghai was an old fox. He immediately regained his composure and said with a smile, "Okay, Old Yan, that's settled. But, Old Yan, I'm not saying anything bad about you, but you're getting more and more timid now."

Old Yan said disdainfully: "I can't help it. I've been investigated and dealt with by the street office three times. I have to learn my lesson."

He Yuzhu had no idea what the two of them were talking about. He listened to their conversation but had no idea what they were talking about. He just drank there alone.

Jia Dongxu knew everything about this matter, and he looked down on Yan Bugui for retreating, but his master was still there, so he didn't say anything.

After finishing the discussion, Yan Bugui left. Jia Dongxu said, "Master, if you had known this, you shouldn't have looked for him." Yi Zhonghai shook his head and said, "Dongxu, this matter is the business of the entire courtyard. After all, Yan Bugui is one of the three managers. If we bypass him, he might be petty. This is good. One more or one less won't make a difference, and we don't have to share the money."

At this time, He Yuzhu put down his wine glass and asked, "Uncle, what are you talking about? Do you need my help?"

"It's no big deal. The main people in charge are the old lady in the backyard and Director Wang from the street office. You just need to play a supporting role. Let Dongxu tell you, I'm going to the backyard." Yi Zhonghai wanted to tell the old lady in the backyard about Yan Bugui's attitude, and ask her if she had any opinions.

Yi Zhonghai stood up and walked out of the room. Jia Dongxu took a sip of wine and lit a cigarette before telling Sha Zhu about their plan.

After listening to this, Sha Zhu frowned. Why did he feel that this matter was so unreliable? How brave did one have to be to target the family of a meritorious official? If this got to the higher authorities, who knows how big a trouble it would cause.

Sha Zhu didn't say much to Jia Dongxu. He wanted to wait for Yi Zhonghai to come back and talk to him alone to persuade him.

Sha Zhu kept persuading Jia Dongxu to drink, and after a while, Jia Dongxu was a little drunk. Sha Zhu supported him and sent him home. Jia Dongxu was drunk, but when he left, he did not forget to take half a roast chicken on the table back with him. Sha Zhu felt contemptuous of him.

After a while, Yi Zhonghai and Li Cuilan came back. When Yi Zhonghai saw that only Shazhu was sitting there, he asked, "Why are you the only one left? Where's Dongxu?"

Sha Zhu pointed to the west wing and said, "He drank too much. I sent him back. By the way, he took the roast chicken with him when he left."

Sha Zhu didn't think highly of Jia Dongxu at all. He was lazy at work and always liked to take advantage of others, so he made a small complaint against him.

Yi Zhonghai knows his apprentice very well. Filial piety is one of Jia Dongxu's good qualities. It is estimated that the roast chicken was brought for his mother. It is precisely because of this filial piety that Yi Zhonghai entrusts the important matter of elderly care to his apprentice.

Yi Zhonghai didn't say anything. He sat down next to Sha Zhu and handed him a cigarette. At this time, Li Cuilan made a pot of tea, cleaned up the leftovers and dishes on the table, and went back to the bedroom and never came out again.

Yi Zhonghai looked at Sha Zhu and asked, "Dongxu told you, you look like you have something to tell me."

"Uncle, I heard what Brother Dongxu told me, but I think this matter is so unreliable. Whose idea was this? If this matter is not handled properly, something big will happen." Sha Zhu said a little worriedly.

Yi Zhonghai pointed to the backyard and said, "It was the old lady's idea. I originally planned to let Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui try it out first, but I didn't expect Yan Bugui to back out directly. However, Liu Haizhong is eager to try it."

When Sha Zhu heard this, he was stunned. He didn't expect that it was the deaf old lady's idea. It seemed that the deaf old lady was also a greedy person.

Sha Zhu said, "Uncle, I still have to advise you. Who are these Wang Zhan brothers and sisters? They are descendants of meritorious officials. Both of their parents were martyrs. Although they have so much savings, it was approved by the higher-ups. Moreover, Wang Zhan has made meritorious contributions before. You have to be cautious about this matter."

When Yi Zhonghai heard Sha Zhu mention Wang Zhan, he also frowned, but after a few minutes, he said, "The arrow is on the string and has to be shot."

(End of this chapter)