Courtyard House: Is Xu Damao a childless man? Let me help.

Ye Jianchuan shook his head, then spoke again, "Hehe, you silly Zhu, you really aren't smart!"

Do you remember what you were doing when your dad ran away?

Sha Zhu paused for a moment, then said, "I... I was seventeen back then. I was working as an apprentice in the cafeteria with He Daqing, and I even handed over all my wages to He Daqing!"

Ye Jianchuan nodded, then continued, "Then you should also remember what I was doing when my father passed away, right?"

Sha Zhu continued, "You...aren't you just studying? Your final year of high school, a year ahead of my sister?"

"That's right. I was in school at the time, while you were already working. That's why you can't see the difference, but I can!"

As soon as your father ran away, that old man started helping your family, right?

Do you know when that old man showed me such concern and care?

"27 That was almost half a year after my father passed away! I graduated from school, and with the help of the neighborhood committee, I took over my father's job and started as an apprentice at the food factory. That's when the kind old man you mentioned, Uncle Yi, appeared!"

Tell me! I was already an apprentice at that time, how could I possibly have any difficulties?

If he really is a great person, then why didn't he stand up for me when I was still in school?

Sha Zhu was once again confused by Ye Jianchuan's series of questions, because Sha Zhu couldn't figure out why!

But He Yushui directly pointed out the key point: "Brother! Don't you understand yet? It's because Grandpa Yi is still choosing his retirement partner!"

Whether it's you or Jia Dongxu, you both have formal jobs! This job provides security and a stable income!

Only with a stable income can he support himself in his old age! Otherwise, if the person he chooses can't even support himself, how will they support him and his wife in their old age?

Ye Jianchuan gave He Yushui a thumbs up. "Yushui is so smart. Did you understand? That's because I didn't have a job at the beginning! I wasn't his ideal choice for retirement!"

Since he's not a suitable person for retirement, why is he even bothering to talk to me?

Upon hearing Ye Jianchuan's words, Sha Zhu felt his worldview crumble, but he still refused to admit the truth and continued to make excuses for Uncle Yi.

"This... is impossible! Uncle Yi used to be so good to me! By the way! When I was an apprentice in the cafeteria, my salary was only twelve yuan a month!"

I can support myself, of course, but if I want to support both myself and Yushui, and also pay for Yushui's schooling, then it won't be enough!

"Back then, it was all thanks to Uncle Yi who helped us! If what you're saying is true, then I shouldn't be his ideal choice either!"

Ye Jianchuan was taken aback when he heard Sha Zhu say this, because according to this logic, what Sha Zhu said really made sense.

"this......"

When Sha Zhu saw Ye Jianchuan stammering, he immediately became excited. "Look! Even you don't know what to say anymore! I told you, it's all just your subjective guess!"

In reality, Uncle Yi is a good person, but you initially saw him as a bad person, so you felt that everything he did was bad.

Jianchuan, you need to change this habit. But it's okay, there's still time. I'll talk to them tomorrow. We'll all be neighbors from now on, so it's always good to have a good relationship.

Seeing Sha Zhu's smug look, Ye Jianchuan was speechless. This guy was the kind of person who would still help count the money even after being sold out!

Suddenly, Ye Jianchuan thought of a possibility he had heard before: no matter how much He Daqing liked widows, he still had two children at home!

So even if He Daqing abandoned the children and ran away, surely he wouldn't have been so indifferent to their lives?

So how can one both pursue happiness and ensure the survival of two children? The answer is simple: send money home.

The money that was sent back was given to Uncle Yi. Uncle Yi originally wanted to give the money to the fool, but Uncle Yi took it as money to "help" the fool.

In other words, Uncle Yi got something for nothing. He not only used He Daqing's money to support the He family's two children, but also gained fame and Sha Zhu's gratitude!

Thinking of this, Ye Jianchuan was too lazy to look for any substantial evidence and directly said, "Hehe, Sha Zhu, you're really something. Even so, you still want to speak up for that guy?"

Anyone who didn't know better would think Uncle Yi was your real father!

Sha Zhu got a little angry when he heard Ye Jianchuan mocking him like that. "Hey!! What are you saying, kid?! If you keep acting like this, believe me, I'll beat you up!!"

As he spoke, he raised his fist to scare Ye Jianchuan, but Ye Jianchuan was faster than him. He stretched out one hand, grabbed Sha Zhu's arm, twisted it forcefully, and twisted his arm behind his back.

Then, before He Yushui could stop the two, he spoke again, "Shazhu, you're only good at bullying Xu Damao with your strength, but you're dreaming if you want to mess with me."

Forget it, I'm too lazy to reason with an idiot like you. Let me put it this way: do you know where the money Uncle Yi gave your family came from?

Even after being subdued by Ye Jianchuan, Sha Zhu was still indignant. "I don't care where he comes from! Even if he stole or robbed it, the fact that he's giving us money is still a kindness!"

Ye Jianchuan shrugged. "So... what if this money originally belonged to you?"

As he spoke, Ye Jianchuan released his grip under He Yushui's pleading gaze and pushed Sha Zhu away.

Sha Zhu wasn't paying attention and was pushed by Ye Jianchuan, causing him to stumble and fall to the ground. However, he didn't get up and instead looked at Ye Jianchuan with a blank expression.

"It's our money anyway? What do you mean?"

"What else could it mean? The literal meaning! You can use your pig brain a little to think about it, think about whether your father, He Daqing, is really that ruthless to you!"

So ruthless that he doesn't even care about your lives, he's running away with a widow!

If not, then why did your father leave you two so carelessly after he ran away, without even coming back to see you once?

Do I need to tell you what follows?

Chapter 102 Sha Zhu Angrily Beats Up Uncle Yi, Ye Jianchuan Suddenly Turns Against Him?

Ye Jianchuan's words completely shattered Sha Zhu's resolve. Sha Zhu could accept what Ye Jianchuan had said before, but this was something he simply could not accept!

After all... if Uncle Yi was helping her by treating the money He Daqing sent back as his own, wouldn't that be tantamount to deceiving her feelings?

Moreover, this is actually the main reason why he still hates He Daqing to this day, because Sha Zhu thought that He Daqing didn't care about the life and death of him and his sister and ran away with the widow!

If this 'hatred' was deliberately created by Uncle Yi, then combined with what Ye Jianchuan said earlier, Sha Zhu really couldn't bear it any longer.

After sitting on the ground for a moment, Sha Zhu stood up and walked straight towards the central courtyard without saying a word.

Ye Jianchuan realized this was going to be bad. Judging from Sha Zhu's condition, he was clearly looking for trouble! If Uncle Yi's old arms and legs got hurt by Sha Zhu, it would be a huge problem.

So Ye Jianchuan immediately followed behind Sha Zhu, carrying the rain, and rushed towards the central courtyard.

However, Sha Zhu was obviously faster. By the time Ye Jianchuan brought He Yushui to the central courtyard, Sha Zhu had already arrived at the door of Uncle Yi's house.

Just then, Uncle Yi was cooking for Bang Geng, muttering something about his godson.

Seeing this, Sha Zhu believed Ye Jianchuan's words even more.

Seeing Sha Zhu push the door open and come in, Uncle Yi was quite happy and said cheerfully, "Hey, Sha Zhu, you've come at the right time. I was just about to stew some meat for my newly adopted godson. Since you're here, why don't you lend a hand and help me out!"

Sha Zhu, however, had a dark expression on his face. "Try it? I'll mess with your mother's legs! Yi Zhonghai, I'm asking you! Didn't He Daqing send money back before?"

Upon hearing Sha Zhu's words, Uncle Yi's previously cheerful face instantly darkened, but he quickly put on his usual kind and gentle expression again.

"Yes...that's true! But..."

Before the old man could even utter his prepared excuse, Sha Zhu spoke first.

"Is that really true? Then why didn't you give me this money back then? Instead, you pretended to help me with money that was rightfully mine?"

So you're trying to make me feel grateful, so I can take care of you in your old age, right? Yi Zhonghai, you've really got a good plan!

When Uncle Yi heard what Sha Zhu said, his face immediately turned ugly again, but he still didn't want to fall out with Sha Zhu, so he explained in a nice tone.

“Zhu Zi, I’m doing this for your own good! Back then, your father abandoned you and your brother, and you were young and impetuous. I was afraid that you might not accept the money your father sent back.

That's why I came up with this idea—to indirectly give the money your dad sent back to you and your brother.

Otherwise, given your temper back then, would you and your sister have been able to survive those three years?

When Sha Zhu heard what Uncle Yi said, he was stunned for a moment. But Sha Zhu wasn't stupid. How could such an excuse possibly appease him?

So Sha Zhu continued relentlessly, saying, "Don't give me that nonsense! Is this your reason for keeping all the money my dad sent me?"

I've been so blind all these years, I never realized you were this kind of person!

Grandpa Yi was getting a little anxious. After all, he was a man who cared about his reputation. The commotion that Sha Zhu had made had already attracted some residents in the central courtyard to peek out and watch the excitement. Grandpa Yi couldn't let Sha Zhu ruin his reputation.

So Uncle Yi immediately said, "Silly Zhu! I didn't keep the money your father sent back for myself! Your father only sent money back in the first five years after he left."

I've spent most of this money on you two siblings; the rest should only be a few dozen yuan.

Your aunt and I discussed it, and after Yushui gets married, we'll use this money, plus some of our own, to prepare a decent dowry for her!

"Stop giving me these nice words! If I hadn't discovered this myself, would you still be bringing these things up?"

You just want me to resent my dad for the rest of my life! That way, even if my dad comes back in the future, I won't acknowledge him.

You think that if I did that, I'd willingly take care of you in your old age? Let me tell you! You're dreaming!

After his thoughts were exposed, Uncle Yi was clearly a little anxious. He slammed his hand on the table and stood up, shouting, "Silly Zhu! What nonsense are you spouting here!"

I, Yi Zhonghai, am sitting upright! Don't spout nonsense here! Besides, do you think the Qing Dynasty was some kind of good thing?

"If he hadn't been bewitched by that widow and wanted to marry her, you two siblings wouldn't have had such a miserable childhood!"

When Sha Zhu heard that Uncle Yi dared to mention He Daqing, he was furious and punched Uncle Yi in the face.

The woman standing nearby immediately screamed. Although Ye Jianchuan had already arrived outside the door, he did not go in, so he was unable to stop Sha Zhu.

After being punched, the old man immediately went berserk, covering his face and yelling, "Idiot Zhu!! You hit me? You actually dared to hit me?!"

You wait! You're finished! Your future is ruined! Go to the police! Someone's beating an old man here!

When Aunt Yi saw that her husband had been beaten, she panicked and immediately ran out the door after hearing Uncle Yi's instructions.

Upon hearing the commotion, Ye Jianchuan immediately knew that something bad was about to happen, so he quickly went into the house, looked around at Uncle Yi's house, and then casually grabbed the broom next to him and smacked Sha Zhu on the back.

Then, feigning concern, he said, "Silly Zhu! How could you hit an elder? Uncle Yi is so old. If you hurt him, you'll end up in jail!"

As he spoke, Ye Jianchuan handed the broom to Uncle Yi and said, "Uncle Yi, take this broom! If Sha Zhu dares to lay a hand on you again, hit him with this broom!"

If he dares to fight back, I'll personally teach him a lesson!

Uncle Yi was clearly confused as to where Ye Jianchuan had come from or why he was on his side, so he took the broom that Ye Jianchuan handed him with a bewildered expression.

Sha Zhu was also completely bewildered. Wasn't Ye Jianchuan just lecturing him, saying that Yi Zhonghai was a scoundrel? How come he's standing over there again in the blink of an eye?

Chapter 103 Beating? What beating? This is a fight!

However, Ye Jianchuan still did not stop what he was doing. After seeing that Uncle Yi and Sha Zhu were stunned, Ye Jianchuan immediately went to Uncle Yi's side and exerted a little force on Uncle Yi's back.

Before he knew it, Grandpa Yi lunged forward, and the broom in his hand pierced Sha Zhu's stomach. Sha Zhu immediately curled up like a shrimp in pain.