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Ever since Liu Haizhong revealed what happened, Liu Guangqi has been in a bad mood.

However, Liu Haizhong, still excited, didn't notice this and continued chatting excitedly.

Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui were very accommodating, giving him ample room to maneuver.

Yan Bugui, in particular, was an exceptionally good straight man.

Yi Zhonghai couldn't bring himself to play the straight man for Liu Haizhong, so he turned to look at Liu Guangqi.

Because he was convinced that Liu Guangqi's child was unfilial, Yi Zhonghai paid little attention to him.

He didn't know when Liu Guangqi had become obsessed with officialdom.

Whether or not someone is obsessed with officialdom, Yi Zhonghai doesn't care.

In his mind, the Liu family was not destined to become officials.

Yi Zhonghai was thinking about the stupidity in Liu Hai's hair.

In the entire courtyard, apart from the foolish Zhu who was tricked into becoming lame, Liu Haizhong had the lowest IQ.

With his big head, Liu Haizhong could only fit the words "official" in his head.

Liu Guangqi, as Liu Hai's son, inherited Liu Hai's ambition for officialdom, but did he also inherit Liu Hai's foolishness?

If he really inherits it, Yi Zhonghai will be very happy.

Without that gullible fool Sha Zhu, Yi Zhonghai's retirement plan was flawed from the start.

He desperately needs a sucker to step forward and replace the role of Sha Zhu.

Once Yi Zhonghai had an idea, he began to test Liu Guangqi.

"Guangqi, it wasn't easy for your parents to raise you."

Of all the kids in our compound who are your generation, you had the best childhood.

Yan Bugui didn't understand Yi Zhonghai's meaning, but he knew how to make Liu Haizhong happy.

He added, "Yes, Old Liu has always been incredibly good to his eldest son."

Liu Haizhong naively thought that these two old friends were helping him gain favor.

Liu Guangqi didn't understand Yi Zhonghai's meaning either, so he could only give him a perfunctory reply: "I remember all the good things my parents have done for me."

Yi Zhonghai said with a smile, "I'll say something you won't like to hear."

Simply memorizing it isn't enough.

Your parents are so old; their biggest wish is for their children to be by their side and take care of them.

Liu Guangqi strongly disagreed with this statement.

He didn't argue with Yi Zhonghai, and said, "Uncle, I know everything."

I'm quite busy with work and can't take care of my parents much.

Fortunately, with Guangtian and Guangfu by my parents' side, I can work with peace of mind.

Yi Zhonghai found the answer rather unappealing.

This is not the answer he needs.

“Guangtian and Guangfu are different from you. They were beaten by your father when they were young and they resent your parents.”

When the two of them moved away back then, it almost cost your parents their lives.

They are unreliable.

I think you should visit your parents more often, and it would be best if you moved back in.

Originally, Liu Haizhong felt somewhat dissatisfied when he heard Yi Zhonghai talk about his two sons.

As a result, Yi Zhonghai changed the subject and began to persuade Liu Guangqi to come back and live there, which made Liu Zhonghai quite happy.

Those grievances then disappeared.

He preferred Liu Guangqi to live by his side and serve him, rather than his two sons, Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu.

Liu Guangqi did not answer Yi Zhonghai's question, but instead looked at Liu Haizhong first.

The expectation in Liu Haizhong's eyes was tangible.

He cursed inwardly for being nosy, then slowly said, "Uncle, it's not that I don't want to move here."

It's just that our factory is too far from here.

If I move back, I'll have to leave early and return late.

It's not that I'm afraid of the hard work, it's just that I'm worried about disturbing my parents' rest.

Liu Lu, who was standing to the side, smiled with satisfaction after hearing what Liu Guangtian said.

Their family now lives in a small Western-style house, which has its own toilet and is much better than a traditional courtyard house.

She doesn't like living here.

Liu Haizhong was even happier to hear his son's concern about his rest.

"Old Yi, Guangqi's work is more important. I'll be satisfied if he can visit us a few times a month."

Yi Zhonghai gave Liu Haizhong a disdainful look: "Old Liu, I'm only doing this for your own good."

"We're all getting old, and having our children around gives us peace of mind."

Liu Haizhong thought it made sense and nodded in agreement. Yi Zhonghai then turned to Liu Guangqi and said, "As a person, you can't just think about yourself."

You should also think more about your parents.

Guangtian and Guangfu, although living in a courtyard house, followed Xu Damao every day.

Who is Xu Damao?

Our ancestors already made that conclusion.

He's a despicable person.

There's a saying: "One who stays near vermilion gets stained red, and one who stays near ink gets stained black."

I'm afraid Guangtian and Guangfu will follow his example.

To enhance his persuasiveness, Yi Zhonghai brought up the deaf old woman who had been dead for many years.

Little did he know that Liu Guangqi had absolutely no affection for the deaf old lady.

He witnessed firsthand how the deaf old lady led Liu Haizhong to beat his younger brother.

The more Yi Zhonghai said this, the less likely Liu Guangqi was to move back in.

"Uncle, I believe in Guangtian and Guangfu, and I dare not be unfilial to my parents."

Seeing that Liu Guangqi wasn't falling for the trick, Yi Zhonghai became somewhat anxious.

He was naturally impatient, and it was thanks to the deaf old lady's guidance that he was able to stay calm.

Without the deaf old lady as his strategist, Yi Zhonghai had far fewer options for doing things.

Fortunately, Yi Zhonghai managed to remain calm and did not lose his temper.

Yi Zhonghai gave Yan Bugui a wink, signaling him to step forward and help.

Yan Bugui didn't understand Yi Zhonghai's meaning and didn't know what to say.

After thinking about it, he could only go along with Yi Zhonghai's suggestion and speak up.

Since Yi Zhonghai wanted Liu Guangqi to come back, he persuaded Liu Guangqi to return.

This way, Yi Zhonghai is happy, and Liu Haizhong is happy too, so it can't be considered wrong.

"Guangqi, Lao Yi is right. I also think you should move back."

Liu Guangqi was well aware of the power of the three old men working together.

He couldn't let Yan Bugui continue; if he did, Liu Haizhong would be tempted.

"Uncle, I know I should move back."

But I also have my difficulties.

My wife and I work quite far from here, and Lulu's workplace is also quite far from here.

More importantly, Xiao Zheng's schooling.

He's doing very well at that school now, and the teachers all say he'll get into university someday.

I'm worried that moving will affect his studies.

This reason effectively shut down Yan Bugui.

Yi Zhonghai stared at Liu Guangqi for a while, and when he realized that Liu was not the person he was looking for, he gave up.

"You're right. The child is important."

I hadn't considered the issue of my child's schooling.

Liu Guangqi understood the meaning of those words and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"I'm just glad that the old man can understand my difficulties."

Yi Zhonghai cursed inwardly. He understands your difficulties, but who understands his?

But Liu Guangqi was unwilling, and there was nothing he could do about it.

Ultimately, the issue of elder care depends on whether people are willing to accept it.

Forcing others to support them in their old age when they are unwilling will only lead to your own downfall.

However, Yi Zhonghai did not come away empty-handed.

At the very least, Liu Guangqi's unwillingness to return indicates that Liu Haizhong's retirement prospects are also bleak, and he will ultimately end up like Liu Guangqi.

That put his mind at ease.

The three of them were all closely connected and in charge of the same things.

Being of the same blood and lineage means sharing both good times and bad.

Of course, as a brother, I'm also afraid that my brother is suffering, or that my brother is driving a Land Rover.

"Since you're not coming back, then come visit your parents more often."

Liu Guangqi raised his glass: "I will."

Yi Zhonghai also raised his glass and clinked it with Liu Guangqi's.

After that, he stopped talking to Liu Guangqi and instead reminisced with Liu Haizhong about their glorious past.

Liu Guangqi knew perfectly well that these two were setting a trap for Liu Hai, yet he didn't offer to warn them at all. (End of Chapter)