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"What nonsense are you spouting, you little brat?" Liu Haizhong glared fiercely at Liu Guangtian.

These days, his children often bring up how he was fooled by Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui.

He lost all his face.

If he weren't so old, he would have given Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu a good lesson.

However, he was old and lacked in intimidation, so Liu Guangtian wasn't afraid at all.

"Whether it's nonsense or not, you know in your heart. This is a money-making opportunity that's been handed to you; if you don't want it, then forget it."

Auntie Er asked hesitantly, "Guangtian, is this business really without any trouble?"

Liu Guangfu said, "Oh, Mom, it's written in the newspaper that it's allowed to circulate legally."

We're buying it with money, not robbing it, so what trouble could there be?

"Isn't that what your third uncle called speculation and profiteering?" the second aunt explained.

"Speculation and profiteering refers to buying and selling activities that are not permitted by the state. Can buying and selling activities that are permitted by the state be considered speculation and profiteering?"
"I reckon the eldest uncle definitely wouldn't agree to Bang Geng doing this, so he sent the third uncle as a mediator," Liu Guangfu said.

Bang Geng didn't have much money, so if he wanted to buy or sell treasury bonds, he would have to ask Qin Huairu for money.

Liu Guangfu knew Qin Huairu all too well.

She makes everyone call her Sister Qin every day, but then she cheats her younger brothers.

Liu Guangfu was tricked once when he was a child, and he still hasn't forgotten it.

He could guess Qin Huairu's thoughts.

Qin Huairu was definitely unwilling to spend the money, so she went to Yi Zhonghai to ask for it.

Who is Yi Zhonghai?

Liu Guangfu also understood this point.

That's someone who only talks the talk but never walks the walk.

They talk a good game, but when it comes to actually doing something, you'll never find Yi Zhonghai.

Auntie Erda understood these things and felt that what Liu Guangfu said made sense.

"Are you really going to do this? How do you plan to do it?"

Liu Guangtian said, "That's easy. Take the money and go find those who have treasury bonds."

Once we've bought enough, my brother and I will go to Shanghai and sell them directly.

"Do you support us or not? If you don't, don't blame us for not giving you the money we've made."

"You dare?" Liu Haizhong said, displeased.

He now uses the money in his hands to control his three sons.

He absolutely forbade his two sons to make money behind his back.

"Then you should hand over the money." Liu Guangtian ignored Liu Haizhong's threat and directly reached out for the money.

Liu Haizhong hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed.

Treasury bonds are clearly a profitable business; as long as you're bold enough, you won't lose money, so he certainly won't refuse.

Yan Bugui returned home and quietly called his third aunt over: "Has Jiecheng returned?"

The third aunt said, "It's only a few o'clock. He won't be back for at least another half hour."

What was all that noise about at Qin Huairu's house just now?
Is it because Bang Geng refuses to provide for Lao Yi in his old age?

Yan Bugui glared at the third aunt, then cautiously glanced at the doorway.

"Are you out of your mind? Don't you know that old Yi's livelihood depends on his retirement? If he hears this, he'll fight you to the death."

The three women were so frightened that they covered their mouths, not daring to say anything.

After lecturing her, Yan Bugui said, "They're discussing how to make money."

Upon hearing about making money, the third aunt's eyes lit up: "What kind of profitable business? You're on good terms with Lao Yi, so if he has a profitable business, he can't forget about us."

Yan Bugui proudly told the Third Aunt about his lucrative business.

The three women, not understanding this, asked worriedly, "Won't this be considered speculation and profiteering?"

Yan Bugui looked at him with a disappointed expression: "What kind of era is this? Where can you find speculation and profiteering now?"

It's been published in the newspapers; legal circulation is permitted.

We didn't rob or steal; we bought the treasury bonds through our own abilities. Why are they arresting us?

The three women muttered, "What's written in the newspaper isn't all true."

"You've forgotten what happened last time."

She still remembers the incident where rich people helped poor people.

Just think about it and you know it's impossible.

Some wealthy people are willing to share their money with others. Afterwards, the couple gave the newspaper a good scolding, blaming them for being too good at deceiving people.

Yan Bugui naturally remembered that incident as well, and said dejectedly, "Alright. This time it's probably true."

"Go find Yan Jiecheng, I'll go get a newspaper and study it carefully."

The couple split up and went their separate ways.

Yan Bugui found a newspaper from somewhere and studied it word by word when he got back.

The three aunties stood guard at the door, waiting for Yan Jiecheng and his wife.

Seeing how serious the old lady was, the neighbors who came in and out were all very careful, afraid of being entangled by her and taken advantage of.

However, the three aunties now have big businesses and don't care about what they have.

Yan Jiecheng and his wife walked wearily into the courtyard.

There are too many people doing business nowadays, especially restaurants.

The couple was too stingy, and fewer and fewer customers came to eat with them.

The couple worked themselves to the bone every day, but they couldn't earn much money.

"Jiecheng, come here, your dad wants to talk to you about something."

Hao Min looked up at the third aunt: "The outside issues haven't been resolved yet, and now there's trouble at home."

Go deal with your mom.

Remember not to suffer a loss.

If they talk about retirement, you must be careful.

Yan Jiecheng said, "Don't worry, I definitely won't let them take advantage of me."

Our family rule is: you won't go poor from eating or dressing, but you will go poor if you don't plan ahead.

My parents raised me, and I gave them money for their hard work.

They want me to support them, but they also want me to pay them for my trouble.

As the two walked to the door, the three aunties stepped forward and grabbed Yan Jiecheng and Hao Min's arms.

"Come with me, your dad wants to talk to you about something."

Seeing that things were not going well, Yan Jiecheng quickly said, "Mom, if you and Dad want to talk about retirement, then let's wait until the people who were liberated come back and we can all talk about it together."

A hint of sadness flashed in the old woman's eyes.

This is her own son; isn't it only right that she take care of him in his old age?
But what about the son?

They completely ignore their retirement plans and always push them away.

However, this sadness quickly dissipated.

Making money is more important than having a filial son.

"Are you going or not?"

Yan Jiecheng chickened out: "Fine, I'll go, okay?"

His actions were overheard by passersby. Everyone assumed that Yan Bugui was worried about his retirement and secretly gloated.

The three old men were truly unpopular in the courtyard.

Everyone is eager to see them suffer.

Without Sha Zhu, Yi Zhonghai couldn't control the courtyard house.

Everyone in the courtyard was secretly plotting revenge against the three old men.

Therefore, the most popular topic in Courtyard No. 95 is the issue of elderly care.

Every now and then, people start talking about retirement.

This tactic is called rubbing salt into the wound.

Yi Zhonghai heard this, but he didn't get angry. The reason was simple: he firmly believed that Qin Huairu would take care of him in his old age.

He firmly believed that none of the people in the facility would ultimately have anyone to care for them in their old age.

The situation is still unsettled, and the outcome remains uncertain.

When the people in the courtyard are no longer cared for or questioned, that will be the time for Yi Zhonghai to spread his moral divine light.

Both sides were secretly mocking each other, treating each other like fools.

The three women pulled Yan Jiecheng and his wife into the house, and then, like spies making a rendezvous, they secretly looked behind them.

Seeing her like this, Yan Jiecheng felt a sense of unease.

He turned to look at Yan Bugui, who was staring at the newspaper, and then exchanged a glance with Hao Min.

The couple became alert. (End of Chapter)