The Courtyard House: He Yuzhu, Who Defied Fate

"You don't need to change the subject like that. I'm just an engineer, and I don't have any high position or power."

You don't need to shift the blame or draw attention away from the problem.

I'll tell you about it today.

Let's not talk about anything far away, just about your eldest child. Isn't your eldest child married?

Yan Bugui nodded, and He Yuzhu asked:

"You bought your eldest son's house, didn't you?"

Yan Bugui nodded and said proudly:

"Of course, although it's not ideal, I still managed to find a place for my eldest son to stay!"

He Yuzhu continued to ask:

"So, is your boss paying you back the money you used to buy the house every month?"

Yan Bugui nodded:

"That's right, that's true. Besides, when Jiecheng got married, they were both adults."

Although I paid for the house out of my own pocket, it was money I worked hard to earn, so it's right for him to pay me back, isn't it?

Besides, even after the debt is paid off, the house is still his!

He Yuzhu didn't argue with Yan Bugui about this, and continued to ask:

"You raised Yan Jiecheng to adulthood, that's true, but isn't Yan Jiecheng still paying off your expenses?"

Yan Bugui nodded:

"Of course, that's the truth, there's nothing to hide. They were too young to earn money when they were little."

I paid to support them, and I kept track of every expense. I didn't ask for more than I should have. Now they're all grown up.

"Now that you're making money, what's wrong with giving me back the money you spent before?"

He Yuzhu continued:

"I didn't say it was wrong. I'm just asking you, in your house, do you have to pay for everything, whether it's listening to the radio, using a bicycle, eating, drinking, or staying at home?"

Yan Bugui nodded as well:

"You're right, it does require spending money. Can you enjoy these things without spending money?"

What's wrong with spending money?

He Yuzhu said:

"Okay, I've asked all my questions. My family is different from yours. It's only natural for my kids to spend money."

What can I do? I'm someone else's parent. Parents have always raised their children this way.

I didn't say your family was wrong; what I meant was that your family's upbringing is completely different from mine.

If it were my sister, she would have new clothes made every month, without spending any money.

When my sister is at home, she doesn't have to spend money on food, supplies, or even her car.

So your family isn't a good match for the He family. Do you understand now?

I said your family has character issues, but I didn't say your family has bad character.

This kind of calculation is not what our family needs, so my sister, your family shouldn't even think about it.

No chance!

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, Yan Bugui was surprised to find that He Yuzhu was actually waiting for him here.

Yan Bugui asked He Yuzhu:

"Is that all you think about my family? You have to be careful with your money. Yes, you are in a very good position right now."

You have a car and a big house, and you're no longer in this courtyard house, but can you guarantee that your family's life will always be like this?

"A person who doesn't plan for the future will have immediate troubles. Can you guarantee your family will stay like this forever?"

Hearing Yan Bugui's words, He Yuzhu understood what Yan Bugui meant, but He Yuzhu still said to Yan Bugui:

"Teacher Yan, you don't need to say so much. I understand the principle of being prepared for danger in times of peace."

Don't let your status as a teacher fool you; your knowledge is inferior to mine, and even more so to my sister's.

True strength comes from one's own strength. Everyone in my family has a formal job, and we are not business people.

What risks need to be taken?

My dad, my stepmother, me, my wife, and my sister are all people with respectable jobs.

I get a salary every month, how come?

Why has my family's life changed?

Unless you believe there have been any changes in this country, you wouldn't think that way!

Yan Bugui hadn't expected He Yuzhu to break the deadlock in this way. He knew that if this matter were discussed further, He Yuzhu would probably accuse him of something else entirely.

Yan Bugui didn't want to end up in a mess instead of marrying He Yu.

Moreover, judging from He Yuzhu's attitude, it's impossible for him to let his son get along with He Yu.

In fact, Yan Bugui knew that under normal circumstances, there was no hope for his son and He Yu.

So Yan Bugui sent someone to propose marriage directly, but the He family definitely wouldn't agree. So he compromised and let the two get to know each other.

Then they'll spread rumors about the two of them behind their backs, and the He family will have no choice but to swallow their pride and accept it for the sake of their reputation.

However, the He family doesn't play by the rules at all, and they don't even give me a chance to get along with them.

Yan Bugui knew that this matter was doomed.

Then Yan Bugui said:

"Since that's the case, our Yan family isn't one to cling on shamelessly. If you don't agree, then let's just forget about it!"

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He Yuzhu said to Yan Bugui:

"Teacher Yan, you'd better keep your word. If I find out again, I'll have someone go and talk nonsense about my father."

Don't blame me for being ruthless. Even though we're no longer in this compound, we were still neighbors before.

I don't want to make a big deal out of this!

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's threat, Yan Bugui knew that the matter was over.

If he continued to cause trouble or pester her, He Yuzhu would definitely not let him off the hook.

At this moment, the second aunt came out and said sarcastically:

"Hey, Lao Yan, what's going on with your family? You actually want to date He Yu?"

Don't you, as a teacher, know this?

He Yu is a college student, you know? After he was officially hired, he became a cadre.

State cadres are leaders. Has your family ever had a leader?

"She also wants to find a leader to be her daughter-in-law, is that any of your business?"

The third aunt was furious after hearing what the second aunt said, and retorted:

"Second Aunt, no matter how disappointing my son is, he still got married, he didn't become a live-in son-in-law!"

Second Aunt never expected Third Aunt to reopen old wounds. She knew that her eldest son's past was a permanent scar in the Liu family.

Thankfully, Liu Haizhong wasn't home; otherwise, he would have been furious.

The second aunt said coldly:

"You'd like to come over, but why don't you ask if they agree?"

He Yuzhu added insult to injury from the sidelines:

"disagree!"

Yan Jiefang felt insulted; even though he wanted to become a live-in son-in-law, He Yuzhu refused.

But I just got beaten up, and my body still hurts.

He Yuzhu couldn't be bothered to pay attention to Yan Jiefang.

The three aunties said:

"Even if they agreed, my family wouldn't accept it. What kind of people would want to be a son-in-law who takes care of their elderly parents?"

Only spineless families would do that. At least they have some self-respect; they wouldn't give away the son they've raised with such care.

An old man in his family dreams of having a child, but your family doesn't appreciate it!

When the second aunt heard the third aunt say this, she finally couldn't hold back anymore and rushed over screaming:

"Who are you calling spineless!"

The older woman, who originally intended to mediate the fight, overheard the younger woman criticizing her own family.