Chapter 2172
Yi Zhonghai's New Plan
The group returned to the courtyard house dejectedly and gathered together at Yi Zhonghai's home.
The blow of Director Qian's dismissal was too great for them.
For the first time, they clearly realized that He Yuzhu was no longer the foolish Zhu they could manipulate at will.
This time, it directly shattered the fact they were unwilling to admit.
He Yuzhu is not a fool.
"What do we do now?"
I couldn't drink He Yuzhu's blood before, but there was still some hope.
Now there's no hope left at all, and Qin Huairu simply can't accept this fact.
Yan Bugui was also at a loss: "Old Yi, what do we do now? My wife is still in the hospital waiting for money for surgery."
Yi Zhonghai was also troubled, and even had a fleeting thought of giving up on Yan Bugui.
However, he quickly put the thought out of his mind.
Giving up Yan Bugui is easy, but what about his retirement?
We can't expect that idiot Liu Haizhong to supervise the Jia family.
Yi Zhonghai was certain that Liu Haizhong was no match for the Jia family, given his limited intelligence.
Moreover, relying on just one person is not a safe bet.
Yan Bugui cannot give up.
"Why don't we hold a general meeting of the entire institute first and call on everyone in the institute to donate some money?"
There was no better solution at the moment, so Yi Zhonghai could only use this excuse to delay.
Yan Bugui quickly calculated and knew that this method was not feasible.
"My wife's surgery will cost at least 50,000 yuan, not including subsequent treatment."
"The rest of us in our compound..."
Yi Zhonghai also knew that all the wealthy people in the compound had moved away. The remaining people simply couldn't raise that much money.
Liu Haizhong said, "Then let all those who moved away come back."
Everyone knows that these people will be able to come back with so much money.
The problem is how to get these people back.
This is not what it used to be; the three old men could simply send someone to notify everyone, and they would all come over.
Seeing that no one was responding to him, Liu Haizhong became somewhat unhappy: "Why aren't you all saying anything?"
"Won't my method work?"
Yi Zhonghai said helplessly, "How can we get them back? How many people still listen to us now?"
Upon realizing this fact, Liu Haizhong was immediately in a dilemma: "What should we do? We can't just ignore it."
"No, we can't just ignore it." Yan Bugui was unhappy.
Given his current condition, if we don't save those three women, he probably won't live much longer.
"This won't work, that won't work, what should I do?" Liu Haizhong was completely at a loss.
"Stop arguing. Will arguing solve anything?" Yi Zhonghai snapped.
"Then what do you suggest we do?" Liu Haizhong wasn't afraid of him.
Yi Zhonghai sighed: "I've thought of a few ideas, let's discuss them together."
The first thing is to call Xu Damao and his gang back; they have money..."
Before he could finish speaking, Liu Haizhong said, "I just mentioned this idea, but didn't you all disagree with it?"
Yi Zhonghai said, "Can you wait until I finish speaking?"
Seeing that Liu Haizhong didn't speak, Yi Zhonghai continued, "If they don't come back, we'll go find them."
Qin Huairu was determined to help Yi Zhonghai, so he said, "I think this method will work."
We know where they live. Let's go directly to their house and beg them."
Upon hearing the word "beg," Yi Zhonghai was not pleased.
How could an elder ask a junior for a favor?
However, he did not explicitly object.
If the opposition continues, this plan will simply fall through.
Yan Bugui asked, "Are there any other methods?"
Yi Zhonghai looked reluctant, but finally gritted his teeth and said, "Another way is for the three of us to give up our positions as stewards."
“What? I disagree!” Liu Haizhong immediately stood up to object.
The steward was long gone in all but name. But the steward's position was still the one Liu Hai cared about most, and his only official post.
He was unwilling to give it up.
Yi Zhonghai was certainly not willing to give it up.
He also hoped to use his position as the steward to integrate the courtyard houses and transform them into nursing homes.
Without the authority of the person in charge, who would listen to him?
But is it okay if we don't let them out?
The current crisis facing the courtyard house means they must rely on people like Xu Damao.
Those people have all moved away; without enough appeal, how could they possibly come back?
In the past, Qin Huairu could be used to seduce people with her beauty, but Qin Huairu is now old and that tactic is no longer effective.
"If you disagree, then come up with a solution."
My bangs are now muffled.
It's better to kill him than to make him step forward and charge into battle.
Yan Bugui didn't care about the steward's status. He was the steward just to take advantage of others.
But he had long since lost the ability to take advantage of the courtyard. The position of the steward was dispensable to him.
"Old Yi, they were willing to fall for it, weren't they?"
Yi Zhonghai said, "Why are they unwilling? The steward is the one in charge of our compound."
They oppose us being in charge, isn't it because they can't get it themselves?
They'd be overjoyed if we offered to give it up now.
If they find out the news, they'll come back on their own without us having to urge them.
The more he said this, the more reluctant Liu Haizhong became: "But what should we do?"
We're not dead yet; it's not their place to seize power.
Yi Zhonghai said coldly, "Whether they can become the big boss or not depends on whether they have the ability."
Once you become the head of the household, you are responsible for the affairs of the courtyard.
Do you think those selfish guys could do it?
If they can't handle it well, we'll be the ones cleaning up the mess in the end.
Yan Bugui also advised Liu Haizhong: "I think Lao Yi is right."
Whether they can hold onto the power they've been given depends on their abilities.
They've lost face this time; from now on, they'll have to listen to us obediently.
Qin Huai asked worriedly, "What if they can actually be good managers?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Haizhong immediately said, "That's right, what if they really do well?"
"Can I become the second uncle again?"
Yi Zhonghai laughed heartily: "Do you think my plan is that simple?"
Don't be fooled by their current harmonious relationship; they'll show their true colors when it comes to arguing over who's in charge.
None of them would back down, and they'd start fighting sooner or later.
Then we'll divide into two factions and fight against the other.
Even if they become the heads of the household, they'll only be puppets.
Liu Haizhong was still confused and hadn't fully grasped Yi Zhonghai's plan.
Yan Bugui and Qin Huairu both understood the plan.
Yan Bugui laughed and said, "Old Yi, no wonder you're an old man, you're indeed more capable than us."
Qin Huairu's eyes were filled with admiration: "Will Sha Zhu come and compete for the title of Grandpa? Should we support him?"
She knew that Yi Zhonghai was always thinking about He Yuzhu, so she believed that Yi Zhonghai would support He Yuzhu.
Yi Zhonghai shook his head: "No, we should support Xu Damao."
Qin Huai asked, puzzled, "Why? Didn't you look down on Xu Damao the most?"
Yi Zhonghai explained, "Sha Zhu is the best fighter and the richest. He was always a top candidate for the old man."
Even if we don't support him, he will still be elected.
Xu Damao was different.
In every respect, he is no match for Sha Zhu.
If he wants to be a big shot, he needs our support.
Later, when he became a powerful figure and wanted to suppress Sha Zhu, he would have to ask us for help.
It's most advantageous for us if he acts like a big shot. (End of Chapter)