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Xu Fugui just stared coldly at Yan Bugui without saying a word.

There's no need for investigation now; it must be a rumor spread by Yan Bugui.

Yan Bugui felt extremely frightened when he saw Xu Fugui's determined gaze.

He instinctively turned to look at Yi Zhonghai, wanting to ask for his help.

The bonds between people are based on mutual interests.

Yan Bugui gained too many benefits from following Yi Zhonghai, which made him develop the habit of seeking help from Yi Zhonghai whenever he needed it.

Yi Zhonghai didn't want to get involved, complaining that Yan Bugui hadn't discussed it with him beforehand.

Yan Bugui panicked when he saw that Yi Zhonghai was ignoring the situation. His confidence stemmed from his certainty that Yi Zhonghai would eventually step in.

If Yi Zhonghai wants to join him in his retirement, he must help him.

"Old Yi, you should also try to persuade Old Xu."

Yi Zhonghai saw the plea for help in Yan Bugui's eyes, and also a promise.

"Old Xu, flies don't land on eggs without cracks."

If Da Mao himself is not problematic, others will not be able to spread rumors about him.

You should try to deal with him first.

Yan Bugui chimed in, "Yes, Lao Xu. Da Mao is the richest man around here now, everyone's watching him."

If he were upright, why would others spread this rumor?

It's not worth offending our neighbors over a rumor.

If you ask me, you should tell Da Mao to be more careful in his daily life.

If you really want to host a dinner party, you can invite the elders in the courtyard.

With elders like us around, no one dares to spread rumors.

After saying that, Yan Bugui puffed out his chest, looking like he was the only one who could do it.

Xu Fugui sneered inwardly. Even at this point, Yan Bugui still couldn't resist taking advantage of the situation.

To say that Xu Damao is the richest man in the compound is just to say that Xu Damao is rich but heartless.

"I'd like to ask, Da Mao earns his money through his own abilities, who does that bother?"

The money he earns is his; he can spend it however he wants. What business is it of anyone else's?

In recent years, all the young people in the compound have focused their energy on making money, and no one makes a fuss in the compound anymore.

Only three old men remained, entertaining themselves every day.

The fighting abilities of all three individuals have also deteriorated.

Yan Bugui was stumped by Xu Fugui's question and didn't know how to answer it for a moment.

Yi Zhonghai stepped forward: "Old Xu, you can't say that."

It's certainly a good thing that the younger generation can earn money. But as elders, we also need to keep an eye on them and prevent them from spending money recklessly.

Xu Fugui was not someone to be trifled with, so Yi Zhonghai dared not openly interfere in the Xu family's affairs.

He could only try to figure out a way to get by.

Yi Zhonghai glared at Yan Bugui, disgusted by his greed.

In order to gain an advantage, they actually lured that old fox Xu Fugui back.

Is Xu Fugui someone to be trifled with?
He didn't dare to provoke Xu Fugui easily.

To deal with Xu Fugui, we must unite the power of the three old men.

Yi Zhonghai suddenly realized that it had been so long since he had heard Liu Haizhong speak.

If Liu Haizhong steps forward, the three old men working together won't have to fear Xu Fugui.

Yi Zhonghai searched for Liu Haizhong in the courtyard and found Liu Haizhong and his wife standing at the back of the crowd, talking to Tang Yanling.

This infuriated Yi Zhonghai.

The three old men were of one mind. When Xu Fugui questioned the other two, Liu Haizhong was still chatting with others.

"Old Liu, what are you doing hiding in the back?"

The word "hide" alone branded Liu Haizhong with the accusation of being a coward.

However, Yi Zhonghai's efforts were in vain, as Liu Haizhong failed to grasp his deeper meaning.

"Old Yi, why did you call me?"

Yi Zhonghai then realized that what he had just said was too profound for Liu Haizhong to understand.

"Come here and give Old Xu a good talking-to. Da Mao's matter needs to be properly addressed."

Yi Zhonghai directly pointed out the way for Liu Haizhong, telling him to pin the problem on Xu Damao.

Liu Haizhong walked in and said, "There's no need to interfere."

Da Mao can invite whomever he wants to eat; what does it have to do with anyone else?

However, we need to clarify the rumors circulating outside. "How can you say that?" Yi Zhonghai asked, puzzled.

He had already shown Liu Haizhong the way; all Liu Haizhong needed to do was follow his instructions and criticize Xu Damao.

Yi Zhonghai didn't even consider that the Liu brothers were present when Xu Damao hosted the dinner.

Xu Damao finished preparing the dishes and didn't forget Liu Haizhong.

Liu Haizhong was still hoping Xu Damao would send him money. How could he possibly offend Xu Damao?

He had just tried to step forward, but Tang Yanling stopped him.

With Tang Yanling analyzing things for him, if he still didn't know how to choose, he might as well just smash his head against a block of tofu and die.

Liu Haizhong said, "It was originally a small matter."

Isn't it normal for a group of young people to eat and drink together?
With so many people in the room, what outrageous things could they possibly do?

Yi Zhonghai was furious. He had dragged Liu Haizhong out to help, but it turned out he had brought back someone who would only make things worse.

This is nothing, just shooting yourself in the foot.

"How can you look at things so superficially?"

Is this a matter of eating and drinking?

This is a moral issue.

They're not even relatives, what's wrong with them hugging and kissing?

Liu Haizhong didn't know how to answer.

He actually knew about this a long time ago.

The Liu brothers had dinner at the Xu family's house, and when they got home, they told the story as a joke.

The Liu family relies on Xu Damao to make money, but they all pretend not to see it.

Seeing that Liu Haizhong was no longer able to do it, Tang Yanling had no choice but to step forward herself.

"How did this become a moral issue? It was just an accidental bump when we were urging each other to drink, how did it become hugging and cuddling?"

Besides, Uncle Xu is single, and my two best friends are divorced.

"The man is unmarried, and the woman is unmarried; how serious could it be?"

Yi Zhonghai looked at Tang Yanling in disbelief, unable to understand why she would stand up for Liu Haizhong.

Tang Yanling wasn't afraid of Yi Zhonghai, and turned around to fawn over Xu Fugui.

"Grandpa Xu, Grandma Xu, Banggeng and I were just saying we were going to visit you."

Uncle Xu isn't back yet. Why don't you come over to my house for a bit later?

Xu Fugui quickly refused.

The Jia family's place is not a place that ordinary people dare to enter.

He has somewhere else to go, so why would he go to the Jia family and cause trouble?

"No need. Your name is Yanling, right?"

"Yes, Grandpa Xu, my name is Tang Yanling, you can just call me Yanling."

Xu Fugui nodded: "I'm asking you, do your two best friends really have nothing going on with Da Mao?"

Xu Fugui knew that the first thing to do was to help Xu Damao clear his name of the rumors.

Tang Yanling is clearly biased towards Xu Damao; if she speaks out, it will prove Xu Damao's innocence.

Tang Yanling was a smart woman and immediately understood.

"Grandpa Xu, I assure you, they just came to our house for a meal and didn't do anything else."

They did take a liking to Uncle Xu, but he didn't reciprocate.

The last sentence clarifies that it was Chai Ning and Cui Xin who were interested in Xu Damao, not that Xu Damao was being reckless.

For Tang Yanling, best friends are just for betraying. If she doesn't drag her best friend out to take the blame now, when will she?

Xu Fugui nodded in satisfaction: "So that's how it is."

Yanling, my husband and I do not agree to Damao marrying someone else.

If they want to make money with Da Mao, I'll have Da Mao take them under his wing.

As for other thoughts, don't have them.

"Grandpa Xu, don't worry, I'll keep an eye on them."

The two worked together seamlessly to clear most of the suspicions against Xu Damao.

Yi Zhonghai looked at Yan Bugui with confusion, wanting to ask him what was going on with the hugging and cuddling.

Yan Bugui quickly responded with his eyes, assuring everyone that what he said was true.

Yi Zhonghai stared at him for a while, then turned to look at Qin Huairu. (End of Chapter)