Chapter 2177
Xu Damao is elected as the first uncle
Xu Damao felt that this was his only candidate.
But in the eyes of Yi Zhonghai and his associates, he was the only sucker.
They were still a sucker who didn't quite satisfy them.
If possible, they would definitely replace Xu Damao immediately.
But there's nothing we can do now.
We can only make do with it.
The group exchanged glances and instantly reached a consensus.
"Since no one else is willing to be the manager, then Xu Damao will be the new manager of our compound."
Everyone agrees, right?
The onlookers present didn't understand why Yi Zhonghai and the others would give up the position of the manager.
This was a power that Yi Zhonghai and the other two men valued highly.
It's been many years since the old man in charge was first abolished.
People in the courtyard, if they dare not call them "Grandpa", will be treated with utmost respect.
They will then be relentless.
They won't stop until they've tormented you to the point of unbearable pain.
Suddenly, they relinquished the power of the person in charge to Xu Damao, whom they disliked the most.
Everyone felt something was wrong.
Those with quick minds immediately guessed the purpose of Yi Zhonghai and his group.
Those with slow thinking instinctively sense a conspiracy.
Everyone knows that being the manager is no easy task.
As everyone knows, Yi Zhonghai and his associates will definitely be plotting against Xu Damao next.
Everyone knows that Yi Zhonghai and his gang will drag everyone along to eat Xu Damao's flesh and drink Xu Damao's blood.
Although they don't get to eat meat, being able to drink blood is quite good for them.
Xu Damao was also a very fat pig.
Drinking a little blood would be enough for them to become rich.
So everyone tacitly remained silent.
Yi Zhonghai was very satisfied with everyone's attitude and immediately said, "Now, I announce that Xu Damao is the new manager of our institute."
Everyone applauded.
A deafening round of applause immediately erupted from the audience.
"Da Mao, now that you're in charge, why don't you say a few words to everyone?"
Xu Damao stood up triumphantly: "I'm the boss now!"
"Then let's all call him 'Grandpa' a few times and hear it."
The onlookers were very cooperative and all called him "Grandpa".
Only Yi Zhonghai and the other two remained silent. Although they had made Xu Damao the head steward, they did not believe it was necessary for them to change their address.
Xu Damao, however, wouldn't let them off the hook: "What are you guys doing? Are you unhappy that I'm the boss?"
Liu Haizhong looked dejected. He had been the steward for decades, and now he was giving it all up; he was very reluctant to let it go.
That's why he hadn't said anything earlier.
Yan Bugui was hoping that Xu Damao would pay for the surgery for the three aunts.
He just couldn't bring himself to call Xu Damao "Uncle."
Needless to say, Yi Zhonghai is another example.
In his view, older people wield absolute authority.
The logic is that there are no elders who are always wrong.
He never thought highly of Xu Damao, let alone asked him to call Xu Damao "Grandpa".
Qin Huairu, understanding the three men's thoughts, immediately stepped forward: "Da Mao, what are you doing? Zhonghai, Lao Liu, and Lao Yan, how old are they?"
They call you "Grandpa," how can you even answer them?
Xu Damao said, "Qin Huairu, you're not right to say that."
What is an old man?
That's an official position in our institute; it has nothing to do with age.
Now that I'm an old man, they have to call me an old man.
Otherwise, according to what you said, Geng Guangjian and Ma Ruijun are older than me, so they can't call me "Grandpa" anymore.
Yes or no.
If you put it that way, what's the point of having this old man?
Forget it, I quit. Whoever wants to do it can take it.
Xu Damao simply chose to quit.
"No!" "No."
The one calling out to someone else was Qin Huairu. She had finally managed to fool a fool, and she wasn't about to let him go so easily.
Those who objected were Yi Zhonghai and two others. Even if they were dissatisfied with Xu Damao...
They had no choice.
This incident has wiped out all their savings.
If they let Xu Damao, that sucker, get away, they won't even have a chance to eat.
To expect them to have that meager pension is a pipe dream.
Without Xu Damao, they'll really have to use their trump cards.
Xu Damao said, "Why not? If you don't acknowledge me as your boss, what's the point of me working here?"
After a brief stalemate, Yan Bugui, lacking any backbone, was the first to consider surrendering.
"Da Mao, since we've chosen you as our eldest uncle, we'll definitely acknowledge you."
There's no need to change this form of address.
Xu Damao said directly, "It won't do if we don't change it. If we don't change how we address each other, my name won't be proper, and my words won't be righteous."
You agree, don't you?
Yan Bugui had no way to refute it.
Xu Damao went a step further: "Not only should you change how you address me, but you should also change how you address each other."
Liu Haizhong said with dissatisfaction, "Why should I be addressed differently?"
Xu Damao said matter-of-factly, "Of course it has to be changed. I'm the only person in charge in the courtyard now."
The people still call you by the same name; those who know you will say you were your former manager.
Anyone who didn't know better would think you were here to seize power.
Yi Zhonghai thought to himself, "You were originally here to seize power."
Having exhausted all other options, Yan Bugui turned to Yi Zhonghai and said, "Look..."
At crucial moments, it was always Yi Zhonghai who made the decisions. Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui, on the other hand, were just echoing his words.
Now is a matter of life and death for the steward, and Yi Zhonghai must make the decision.
The title "Grandpa" is one of the things that Yi Zhonghai values most.
It was precisely because of his title of "Grandpa" that he was able to control the courtyard house.
Yi Zhonghai was very reluctant to give up this title.
But given the current situation, he has no choice but to allow it.
Yi Zhonghai comforted himself, saying that a true man can bend and stretch.
"I agree to change my tune."
Xu Damao smiled with satisfaction: "Since you've agreed, let's hear you shout it out first."
Yi Zhonghai and the other two reluctantly called him "Grandpa".
The sound of the three people shouting in unison was softer than the sound of a mosquito flying by.
"Speak louder, haven't you eaten yet?" Xu Damao said, displeased with the three people's voices.
Some things, once done the first time, will be done countless times.
The way they address each other is the same.
The three men exchanged a glance, then raised their voices slightly: "An old man."
Xu Damao laughed triumphantly: "Good. From now on, I'm the old man of the courtyard."
Remember this, everyone, don't call out the wrong name. If anyone does, don't blame me for punishing you according to the rules of the compound.
Alright, everyone, you can all leave now.
Xu Damao wanted to go back, so he called He Yuzhu and boasted to him about how Yi Zhonghai and the others called him "Grandpa".
Yi Zhonghai, however, was not happy about it. They hadn't brought Xu Damao over so that he could act like a big shot.
That would make Xu Damao the sucker.
"Wait. We can't disband."
Liu Haizhong hadn't completely let go of his worries when he heard Xu Damao say they were disbanding, and he immediately exploded.
"We three old men haven't said we're disbanding yet, let's see who dares to leave."
Xu Damao's face immediately fell: "Liu Haizhong, what do you mean? I'm the one in charge of the courtyard."
You've already stepped down.
Liu Haizhong's face flushed red: "You're talking nonsense. I..."
"Old Liu!" Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui quickly jumped out to stop Liu Haizhong.
Liu Haizhong didn't remember, but they did. Xu Damao was now the only elder in charge of the courtyard.
Xu Damao snorted: "Yi Zhonghai, what else do you want?" (End of Chapter)