Siheyuan: Traveling through three years to gain the power of a palm

Sha Zhu is not stupid, so how could he possibly tell others that Yi Zhonghai had a hysterical attack and he slapped him twice?

After a moment's thought, he said, "It's nothing. I just accidentally poured boiling water on an old man's head, and he scolded me. That's all."

Xu Damao questioned, "Is that it?"

Sha Zhu also said rudely, "Xu Damao, what else do you want?"

"Alright, uncle, this is what happened. It's just a misunderstanding, a minor conflict, not worth mentioning. Damao, please give me some face."

Jia Dongxu stood in front of Sha Zhu to prevent the two from having another conflict.

Xu Damao saw Jia Dongxu stand up and didn't pursue the matter any further. He just wanted to make Sha Zhu unhappy, and when Sha Zhu was unhappy, he was happy.

"Shazhu is right. Old Yi was just too angry at the time."

Aunt Wu also came out to explain, after all, what happened in between really couldn't be talked about.

"Okay, if that's the case, then you can discuss the compensation among yourselves. But Shazhu, I'll still punish you by making you clean the yard for a week."

Regarding the fight between Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu, Liu Haizhong made a summary. In short, one must be filial to parents and respect the elderly.

Liu Haizhong originally wanted to use one or two words, but he couldn't think of any after thinking for a long time, and Liu Guangqi was not around to add to them, so he didn't say any.

After eating the unripe melon, the neighbors left. Xu Damao also found Jiang Fan and invited him to his house for dinner.

Chapter 111 Banquet

At Xu Damao's house, Jiang Fan was invited by Xu Damao to have dinner at his home.

"Uncle Xu, Auntie."

"Jiang Fan is here, please sit down, the meal will be ready soon."

Xu Wude warmly greeted Jiang Fan, the benefactor of their family. If Jiang Fan hadn't reminded them, the Xu family would have been extinct.

The Xu family did not prepare all the chickens, ducks, fish and meat. It was too much in a year of disaster.

I made a chicken soup, fried some meat and some vegetables, a plate of steamed buns, and a bottle of wine.

This specification is already very high.

Jiang Fan looked at the dishes on the table. It was almost like a banquet. "Uncle Xu, this is too expensive."

"That's nothing! If the situation wasn't so bad right now, I'd feel shabby. I was thinking of treating you to a meal at the restaurant, but I have something else I want to tell you today."

Xu Wude, Xu Damao, and Jiang Fan were seated at the table. The Xu family didn't have any rules prohibiting women from sitting at the table. It was just that Xu Wude had something important to say to Jiang Fan today.

Xu Damao poured the wine and looked beaming. He was incredibly happy today. The marriage was basically settled, and he had just punished Sha Zhu. Double happiness!

Halfway through drinking, Xu Wude first expressed his gratitude to Jiang Fan for reminding Xu Damao to see a doctor.

Then he continued, "Jiang Fan, I won't hide it from you that Damao's blind date is the daughter of the Lou family."

Jiang Fan already knew this, but he pretended to be surprised. "The eldest daughter of the Lou family? Lou Bancheng's daughter?"

Xu Damao smiled and replied, "That's her. What do you think? I'm so lucky, brother."

"Yes, Uncle Xu is quite capable. He even has connections with the Lou family."

Jiang Fan knew that all this was planned by Xu Wude. He was the one who made the connection, and Xu Damao used his ability to coax girls.

"Ah, it's nothing. Your aunt and I used to work for the Lou family, so we have some ties to each other. And the Lou family also needs to find someone with good family background."

Xu Wude did not hide this from Jiang Fan. He was sure that Jiang Fan could guess it.

Jiang Fan nodded. He now knew why Xu Wude called him here. Having a meal to express gratitude was one thing, and he wanted him to analyze it from an observer's perspective.

In fact, Xu Wude has already made his choice and there is no turning back. Lou Zhenhua has already agreed.

If Xu Wude regretted it at this time, it would be a slap in Lou Zhenhua's face. Lou Zhenhua would not mind throwing the Xu family into the river to feed the fish. With his means, it would not be difficult to do this.

"Uncle Xu, do you want me to talk about this?"

"Well, as the saying goes, a bystander sees more clearly. Marrying into the Lou family has its advantages, and they are huge advantages. But there are also disadvantages. After all, being associated with capitalists is not a good thing.

But I am in the middle of the situation after all, so there may be some things I haven't seen enough of, so I would like you to help analyze it."

Xu Wude said solemnly that he had wanted to find someone to analyze the matter when he returned from his last visit to Lou's house. However, he had never had the opportunity, and the matter had not yet been finalized.

He came to find Jiang Fan as soon as this matter was decided today.

"Dad, is there any disadvantage in marrying into the Lou family? Isn't it just marrying into a capitalist? Those capitalists are fine, so what can happen to us?"

Xu Damao was a little confused. He only knew that the Lou family used to be a big capitalist, and if he married Lou Xiao'e, he would definitely be able to rise to a high position in the future.

Moreover, the Lou family’s wealth is enough for him to struggle for several lifetimes.

"With your brain, it's hard for me to explain this to you. Just listen carefully."

Xu Wude also knew what kind of person Xu Damao was. He was very familiar with dealing with women, but for other things, he still needed practice!

Jiang Fan thought for a moment, recalling Xu Damao's experience in the original plot and netizens' speculations.

"Uncle Xu, the benefits of marrying into the Lou family are obvious. A lean camel is bigger than a horse. No matter how poor the Lou family is, any little money that falls through their fingernails is enough for us to eat.

Money is a benefit, and it's also the biggest benefit brought by the Lou family. As for the other things, none of them are good.

Putting aside other things, as a capitalist's son-in-law, Damao can basically only be a projectionist in this life. He can forget about being the head or deputy head of the Propaganda Department.

There's no way the people above him would have let him get on, there's a serious problem with his background."

Jiang Fan's words added a layer of gloom to Xu Wude's face, which he did not expect.

Xu Damao stopped smiling. He had originally thought that after getting married, he would ask his father-in-law to use his connections to help him get ahead. But now, let alone getting ahead, he just wanted to avoid being ostracized.

"Brother, I can ask my father-in-law for help. He's known as Lou Bancheng. Even if he's not in charge now, there's still some affection for him. Just give him a heads-up."

Xu Damao couldn't help but said.

"Family relations? Where's the family relations? The Lou family's family relations are good enough to keep them. The Lou family has been holding onto wealth for decades. Do you think there are no other people eyeing this big piece of fat meat?

It is precisely because of that little bit of affection that the Lou family can still hold on for a few more years. Uncle Xu, if you go to the Lou family, you should know what kind of life they live.

A capitalist is living so well now, while the masses may still not have enough to eat."

Jiang Fan didn't continue talking. It would be inappropriate to continue. Xu Wude was a smart man. He only needed to give a nod.

Xu Wude remained silent, pondering the Lou family's situation over the past few years. A few years ago, Lou Zhenhua officially withdrew from the management of all his businesses, retaining only a 10% share of the dividends.

He didn't participate in the factory's decision-making on a daily basis and was a completely idle person. Ten years ago, several of Lou Zhenhua's sons suddenly passed away, leaving only the two youngest ones.

The two of them found a working-class family to marry, and they also went to work as ordinary workers in the factory, doing physical work.

However, Lou Zhenhua still did not use any backdoor channels or connections to transfer them, which is worth further investigation.

The smile on Xu Damao's face was gone, and he even looked a little dejected.

Although it is said that it is better to demolish ten temples than to ruin a marriage, Jiang Fan does not regret what he said today. He does not know whether Lou Xiao'e and Xu Damao are a good match now.

After he comes, the plot will no longer follow the set route.

"Uncle Xu, Brother Damao, don't overthink it. These are just my guesses. Whether they're accurate or not is another matter."

"That's true. We haven't even gotten married yet. It's too early to talk about this."

Xu Wude stopped thinking about those things and raised his glass to drink with Jiang Fan.

"By the way, Jiang Fan, I have something else to tell you. Doesn't my sister go to the same high school as your cousins? I thought it would be safer for her to come back with Jiang Yang, Jiang Yue, and the others after school.

The story about the old deaf man really frightened me."

Xu Damao proposed that Xu Xin go home with Jiang Yang and others.

Jiang Fan agreed that his second uncle would pick him up after school from now on, so having one more person wouldn't be a big deal.

Chapter 112 Parade

Xu Damao sent Jiang Fan away and returned to the house, without even noticing the angry face in Liu Haizhong's face across from his house.

"Damn it! It's really damned! This Xu Damao, I originally thought he was a smart guy who knew how to curry favor with an old man like me.

I didn't expect him to be such a fool. What's the point of inviting Jiang Fan to dinner? What can Jiang Fan do to help him? Only a great man like me can protect him in the yard! "

Liu Haizhong was so angry that he was fuming. He was originally very satisfied with Xu Damao's performance today. When he saw the Xu family stewing chicken and roasting meat, he thought they were going to treat him to a meal.

He thought Xu Wude was quite perceptive and knew how to curry favor with him, but what happened? Instead of waiting for Xu Damao to come and invite him, he watched Jiang Fan enter the Xu family's house and start eating!

"This Xu Damao, don't even think of asking me to teach Sha Zhu a lesson in the yard! He's truly despicable! Just wait and see how I punish him!"

Liu Haizhong paced back and forth in the house with his hands behind his back. He turned around and saw Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu hiding nearby.

"What's that look in your eyes? Are you laughing at me? You're a piece of shit who only cares about food and not about punishment!"

Liu Haizhong pulled out his belt and threw it at his two sons.

Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu begged for mercy again and again, shouting, "Dad, Dad, I was wrong, Dad!" in an attempt to awaken the little fatherly love left in Liu Haizhong.

"Dad, that idiot Liu Haizhong is beating his son again."

Xu Damao listened to the screams and curled his lips. If his father was Liu Haizhong, he would have done it long ago.

"Alright. Instead of watching the fun, you might as well think about what to do after you marry Lou Xiao'e."

Xu Wude's face was filled with worry. He carefully considered what Jiang Fan had said and realized that Jiang Fan wasn't exaggerating. The Lou family's situation might not be as good as he thought.

Nothing but money!

"Dad, the Lou family is already in this state, and I still want to marry Lou Xiao'e. It won't allow me to make any progress."

After Xu Damao knew that Lou Zhenhua could not help him at work, he was not so eager to marry Lou Xiaoe.

"Progress? You're still thinking about progress? I'm telling you, as long as the Lou family doesn't take the initiative, you're already married! If the Lou family can't deal with others, how can they deal with us?

If you really hit Lou Zhenhua in the face, you'll be fed to the fish."

Xu Wude cursed under his breath. He knew Lou Zhenhua's methods all too well. How could a man who had built such a fortune in troubled times tolerate Xu Damao slapping him in the face?

Back in Beijing, the Japanese and the skinheads alike showed respect to Lou Zhenhua. Not to mention the black and white factions, anyone who dared to attack Lou Zhenhua was killed the next day.

"Dad, what should I do? If I marry Lou Xiao'e, I won't get anything."

Xu Damao had a sad face. He and Lou Xiao'e had only met twice. If he said there was any love between them, even Sha Zhu wouldn't believe it! It was nothing more than profit.

Xu Wude looked at Xu Damao and felt a pain in his heart. If it weren't for his idea, there wouldn't be the current situation.

"Alas, Damao, don't be too sad. At least the dowry given by the Lou family won't disappoint you."

Now they can only rely on the Lou family's dowry to cover the cost of the Xu family's relationship with the capitalists.

As for letting Xu Damao mess around and force the Lou family to regret their decision, Xu Wude didn't dare to do so. Firstly, he wasn't sure if Lou Zhenhua cared about it, and secondly, he was afraid that Xu Damao would turn his pretense into reality and relapse.

At Yi Zhonghai's house, Aunt Wu sent away the apologetic Sha Zhu.

"Old Yi, don't blame Sha Zhu. He was just worried about you. You looked exactly like the last time you had a hysterical attack. I was so anxious that I called Sha Zhu, but I didn't expect..."

Aunt Wu looked guilty because she failed to stop Sha Zhu, which led to Yi Zhonghai being splashed with a basin of hot water.

Yi Zhonghai opened his mouth but no words came out. His mouth hurt, so he shook his head.

Today he was hit hard by the news that he was really infertile, and he was at a loss for a moment.

I don’t know where the report is now, but fortunately the name on it is Yi Buqun, not Yi Zhonghai.

"Old Yi, what happened to you? You went out for a while and came back like this."

Aunt Wu asked with concern.

Yi Zhonghai pointed in the direction of the backyard and said, "House."

The house in the backyard was sealed last night. Yi Zhonghai also knew that it was impossible to get the house based on the agreement.

Speaking of the house, Aunt Wu also sighed. She had worked hard to take care of the old deaf man for so many years, but in the end she didn't get any benefits and was implicated, and her reputation was almost ruined.

It's really a waste of money.

After Jiang Fan left Xu's house, he first went to his second uncle's house and told his second uncle to take Xu Xin with him when he picked up people next time.

Second uncle naturally agreed, it was a piece of cake.

Jiang Fan was lying on the bed. He analyzed everything for Xu Wude today. It wasn't that he wanted to ruin Xu Damao's marriage, but he just didn't want Xu Damao to be involved in it in the future.