The Beginning of a Courtyard House: Sixty Years of Internal Strength

Li Jianguo was very happy with this course, and Yao Yao also needed to devote herself to it wholeheartedly.

This technique is truly amazing. When you're excited, your internal energy flows automatically without any need for control, and the more excited you are, the faster it flows.

Damn it, Cliff! You're a genius.

The next day, Li Jianguo and Yaoyao didn't go out either, and I waited at home. I waited all day without seeing anyone from the neighborhood committee or the police station.

It wasn't until the two had dinner that evening that Liu Guangtian rushed in, saying that people from the neighborhood committee had arrived and were going to hold a general meeting for the entire compound.

Li Jianguo's eyes lit up. "They're pretty efficient!" he thought. Li Jianguo grabbed a stool with one hand and pulled Yao Yao along with the other, heading to the Intermediate People's Court.

With the neighborhood committee members in charge, the three old men didn't dare to be arrogant anymore, and they didn't even set up a table.

Seeing the old man with a bruised and swollen face, being helped by Li Cuilan, was truly pitiful. Even her mother probably wouldn't recognize him.

The neighborhood committee staff stood in front of the He family's door, noting that almost all the residents had arrived.

"I came to your yard today to talk about one thing, about the old lady in the backyard. We received a report that a liaison officer dared to openly embezzle money from a child who had no descendants."

After a day of investigation, this matter has become the talk of the town. Yi Zhonghai, you're really something.

"Officer Zhou, I'm truly innocent. I've always been close to the old lady and have been taking care of her. It's not like I just started seeing her recently."

"Oh, if that's the case, then tell me, why did you let a little girl take care of the old lady, and why did you have your wife constantly monitor her!"

"I swear, I really didn't eat the childless one. It's not my fault that He Yushui had to take care of him."

I wanted the residents of the compound to take turns caring for the old lady, but Li Jianguo from the front yard refused and even beat me up.

I didn't monitor her; isn't this allowing everyone to interact with the old lady?

Upon hearing that he was being dragged into this, Li Jianguo quickly started poking at Yi Zhonghai's tires.

"Officer Zhou, don't listen to Yi Zhonghai's nonsense. He just told us to take turns taking care of her, which means we have to clean up after the old lady and take care of her bodily functions."

But he made his wife stay in the house every day to watch over her, for fear that the old lady would tell someone her last words.

His wife keeps a very close eye on him; you can ask anyone in the compound if you don't believe me. Everyone can testify to that.

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai's eyes turned bloodshot, and he became so angry that his lips trembled and his hand shook as he pointed at Li Jianguo.

"You, you're talking nonsense."

"Alright, stop arguing. I'm here today to resolve the old lady's issue."

It's no use what any of you say now. Everyone come to the backyard, and I'll ask the old lady myself to hear what her plans are.

Whatever she says, do as she says.

Zhou, the clerk, led the way to the backyard, and the beasts in the middle courtyard followed closely behind.

Suddenly the old lady's room was filled with people, and even the windows were being peeked through.

When the old lady saw so many people come in all at once, she was terrified. She thought they were coming in to rob her house.

Such acts of cannibalism and extermination have occurred many times in the past, since the law does not punish the masses.

When she saw that the leader was an officer in a Zhongshan suit, she immediately breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that he wasn't going to take advantage of her family's wealth. That was good.

"Grandma, I've come today to discuss your retirement arrangements with you."

Our neighborhood committee received a letter of complaint saying that if Yi Zhonghai were to die without leaving any descendants, he would be watching you every day, not letting you eat, and starving you.

So I came to see you to hear your thoughts. Who would you like to have serve you?

At this moment, Yi Zhonghai quickly chimed in.

"Grandma, please explain. This is all a misunderstanding. There was a conflict yesterday, and I simply forgot to bring the food."

At this moment, Zhou, the clerk, interrupted Yi Zhonghai.

"Yi Zhonghai, don't interrupt. Now let the old lady decide."

Yi Zhonghai nodded quickly, looking at the old lady with expectant eyes.

The old lady doesn't think anyone is suitable now, let alone Li Cuilan.

The third aunt was very attentive while serving, but if you let her serve you, the food will definitely be terrible from now on.

Although she can't move, it doesn't affect her sense of taste; she still craves food.

Sha Zhu is a good cook, but he's not good at taking care of people, let alone rain.

As for the old man, there's no need to even consider him. Judging from his recent behavior, he's a complete ingrate and absolutely cannot be relied upon.

Seeing the hesitant old lady, Li Jianguo's eyes lit up and he had an idea.

"I feel that it's okay to have several people take care of the old lady at the same time. If she insists on having only one family, there's no guarantee that problems won't arise later."

Yan Bugui's wife can take care of the cleaning, and Sha Zhu can deliver the meals.

Second Uncle, being the most impartial liaison among people, also lived close to the backyard.

We can visit the old lady regularly to see how she is doing and listen to her opinions. This way, everyone will feel at ease, and the old lady will be satisfied.

The old lady's inheritance should be divided fairly among these families.

Li Jianguo thought to himself, "Once I find out the location of the old lady's treasure, I'll find an opportunity to steal it and make sure you beasts end up with nothing."

At this moment, Yan Bugui and Yang Ruihua exchanged a glance, both seeing greed in each other's eyes.

Sha Zhu was willing, of course, since he had already considered the old lady as his grandmother in his heart. He Daqing had just left, so he hadn't come to the backyard for the past two days.

When the second uncle heard that he was the most impartial, he puffed out his big belly, put his hands behind his back, struck a leader's pose, and quickly spoke.

"Xiao Li is right. I am the most impartial person in this courtyard. You can rest assured, Officer Zhou, I will definitely handle this matter well."

Seeing the hesitant old lady, Zhou knew she was undecided. Since Li Jianguo had actually come up with a decent idea, he went along with it.

"Grandma, what do you think of this idea?"

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai immediately objected. If things turned out this way, wouldn't all the beatings he had endured have been for nothing?

"Grandma, look how badly I've been beaten because of you. I was just trying to do what's best for you."

The old lady was about to agree when she looked at the old man and realized he was indeed seriously injured. If she really managed to shake off Yi Zhonghai, he might really do something desperate.

So I simply spoke to Secretary Zhou.

"Director Zhou, I'm quite satisfied with Li Jianguo's method. Let's add Yi Zhonghai as well, and he and Second Uncle can supervise together."

They can come visit this old lady every week, and I'll share my money with them then.

Seeing that the old lady had agreed, Zhou, the clerk, quickly said, "Okay. Since the old lady has spoken, it's settled then."

Yang Ruihua was responsible for the old lady's personal hygiene and housework, while He Yuzhu was responsible for the old lady's food.

As for Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong, they visit once a week to inquire about the old lady's needs and situation.

After speaking to everyone, he said something to the old lady.

"I'll come once a month, so don't worry. If you're not satisfied with anything, just tell me."