Courtyard House: The Chef's Intelligence System

Yan Bugui felt that his body, no... even his soul, had been insulted. He, the dignified young master of the Yan family (formerly), was actually looked down upon by two poor, rough men!

His expression immediately contorted, and his voice trembled:

"You...you've gone too far!"

Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong exchanged a glance and then smiled.

Liu Haizhong leaned over and patted Yan Bugui on the shoulder, laughing:

"Old Yan, Old Yi and I are both legitimate government officials. What are you doing here, a mere elementary school dean of students, getting involved?"

"You only have a formal position, not an administrative rank, so don't make a fuss."

Yi Zhonghai sneered inwardly. Don't think he didn't know that Yan Bugui looked down on him and Liu Haizhong from the bottom of his heart.

Even his bangs revealed his true feelings towards the two men; though he appeared cheerful on the surface, he secretly lamented his miserable life.

Not only could Liu Hai not see it, but all the other neighbors in the courtyard could see it too.

It's just that Yan Bugui has been living in the courtyard for quite some time now, so it's not as obvious as it was when he first arrived.

Yes, the profession of a schoolteacher is indeed more respectable than that of us workers.

I let it go before, but now that we're both leaders, what's the big deal about your position as a primary school dean of students?

Yi Zhonghai was also happy to take a jab at Yan Bugui to demonstrate his cadre status:

"Old Yan, it's not that Old Liu and I look down on you, it's just that our statuses are different. Why don't you become a cadre too?"

"Only when you become a cadre will you be able to stand on equal footing with me and Lao Liu."

"But... you're completely not qualified right now!!!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Haizhong secretly gave Yi Zhonghai a thumbs up, as these were the words he had wanted to say as well.

Yan Bugui's mood worsened as he watched the two men exchanging glances. "Damn it, they're not even hiding it from me anymore?"

At this time, his desire to improve was even stronger than before.

Being looked down upon by someone who thinks they can be an equal is a great insult.

Yan Bugui couldn't stand this, so he decided to do something. He quickly came up with an idea and sneered:

"You two are really something! If you're so capable, then don't let your kids go to Hongxing Elementary School!"

"Otherwise, I'll make sure your kids have endless trouble."

"Look how far the factory can stretch! I swear, if we can't mess with you guys, we can at least mess with your kids!"

Liu Haizhong panicked when he heard this. His youngest son, Guangfu, would be starting primary school in a couple of years. To be honest, the factory really couldn't manage Hongxing Primary School.

If Yan Bugui were just a teacher, that would be one thing, but he happens to be the dean of students' affairs.

The head of student affairs is perfectly suited to make things difficult for students.

So he quickly spoke up:

"Hey, hey, hey~ Old Yan, why are you getting so worked up? Joking around is joking, but you're really taking it seriously? Old Yi and I were just joking with you!"

Yi Zhonghai also realized that his grandson Banggeng would be starting primary school in two years, and the best choice would be Hongxing Primary School.

If Yan Bugui made things difficult for him, he would have nowhere to turn for help. He secretly realized he had gotten too cocky earlier and quickly tried to smooth things over, echoing Liu Haizhong's words:

"Yeah, Lao Yan, Lao Liu and I were just joking with you. Why can't you take the joke?"

"Besides, how can you make children's business out of adult matters?"

"You're being too petty. Putting aside the facts, you're simply not on the same level as us..."

Yi Zhonghai became more and more engrossed in his speech, speaking with great enthusiasm, mainly because he was used to it.

Yan Bugui's face grew increasingly dark, his heart filled with rage.

"He's lecturing me! Yi Zhonghai, that childless bastard, is lecturing me! Fuck him!"

Liu Haizhong also felt something was off. "Old Yi, what the hell are you doing? Can't you see Old Yan's face is as black as the bottom of a pot? If I could beat you, I would be punching you right now."

So he quickly pulled Yi Zhonghai aside.

Yi Zhonghai glanced at Liu Haizhong with displeasure. "I was having a great time talking, what are you doing?"

Liu Haizhong gestured with his lips, indicating that he should look at Yan Bugui.

Yi Zhonghai looked up and saw Yan Bugui trembling with anger. He panicked, realizing he'd just said something inappropriate, and quickly tried to correct himself:

"Old Yan, I'm so sorry, I couldn't control myself. I apologize, Old Yan!"

Yan Bugui gritted his teeth, glaring fiercely at Yi Zhonghai, and said, word by word:

"I...hate...apologizing...afterwards...the...most!"

"Ah, this..." Yi Zhonghai didn't know how to respond to Yan Bugui's words, and he was also somewhat annoyed.

What are you doing, giving me that attitude? Who do you think you are?!

Yi Zhonghai's expression also turned sour. He took a deep breath, and his demeanor returned to that of the composed and calm Yi Zhonghai.

"Old Yan, as I just told you, Old Liu and I were just joking. We're both this age, it's no big deal."

"If you really care, we'll play along!"

"Let's see who has the last laugh!"

Seeing that Yi Zhonghai was serious, Yan Bugui regained his composure, but he remembered the humiliation he had just suffered, and immediately sneered:

"Heh... Old Yi, let's see who has the last laugh?"

I don't think you'll be laughing in the end.

Yi Zhonghai raised an eyebrow:

"What do you mean?"

Yan Bugui laughed. "They've taken the bait! Good thing they've taken the bait!" he said, spreading his hands in a relaxed and cheerful tone.

"What could I possibly mean? I have no meaning at all!"

"I, Yan Bugui, am just a primary school's dean of students; I'm no match for you, Deputy Director Yi."

"But I have a wife, three sons, and a daughter."

The three sons, Yan Bugui, pronounced their words with extreme emphasis!

boom!

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai nearly lost his balance, his face flushed red, and steam was practically coming out of his nostrils!

He was furious, a furious, impotent rage!

His inability to have offspring is Yi Zhonghai's Achilles' heel!

Although Yan Bugui didn't say it outright, it was no different from his mother saying it outright!

Liu Haizhong understood the meaning behind Yan Bugui's words; he was just mocking Lao Yi for having no descendants!

He grinned, but then realized it was inappropriate and quickly withdrew his smile. But it wasn't that easy to pull it back, so he simply turned around, his body trembling.

Yi Zhonghai naturally noticed this and secretly made a mental note of Liu Haizhong's mistake.

Yi Zhonghai stared at Yan Bugui with red eyes:

"Old Yan, always leave yourself a way out so you can meet again in the future. I advise you to be shrewd!"

Seeing that Yi Zhonghai was angered by him, Yan Bugui was happy and spread his hands again:

"Old Yi, what are you saying? Putting aside the facts, didn't I leave you no room for maneuver? I didn't even say you were absolutely... uh... well, I already left you some leeway."

After saying this, Yan Bugui stepped forward and patted Yi Zhonghai on the shoulder:

"Old Yi, don't get agitated."

"Am I excited?!" Yi Zhonghai's voice was a bit loud, buzzing, clearly indicating his excitement.

Liu Haizhong was laughing so hard he could barely breathe, but he suppressed his laughter and turned around to comfort the two excited people.

"Old Yi, Old Yan, don't get agitated."

"Get out!" the two roared at Liu Haizhong.

He shrank his neck in his bangs:

"Fine, fine, I'm leaving, I'm leaving, okay? Damn it..."

Yan Bugui and Yi Zhonghai exchanged a glance:

"snort!"

After humming their songs, they all went home, each in a very bad mood.