Chapter 2187
Auntie's Method
Inside the hospital, the second aunt lay on the hospital bed, her face ashen.
Ever since she learned she had a tumor, she has been terrified, fearing she wouldn't live much longer.
When she learned that the children were unwilling to contribute money, the second aunt began to despair.
When a person is in despair, their body will break down.
As a result, her tumor progressed very quickly.
Just yesterday, the doctor came over and kept urging the children in the family to find a way to get the money.
The doctor thought she was asleep, so he didn't go out.
Little did they know, the second aunt was awake at the time. She simply didn't want to see her unfilial son, which was why she didn't open her eyes.
She heard about her condition and was utterly desperate.
Yan Bugui, carrying a lunchbox, walked into the ward: "Yang Ruihua, how are you?"
When Aunt Er opened her eyes and saw that only the two of them were in the room, she couldn't hold back her tears any longer.
"Old man, you've finally come. Please save me, I don't want to die."
Yan Bugui was also in tears. The two had been husband and wife for decades and were deeply in love; he couldn't bear to part with his wife.
"Don't worry, I'm trying to find a way to raise the money for your surgery. Once we've raised the money, we can perform the surgery."
The second aunt said, "Don't lie to me. Those unfilial sons won't give me any money."
Go find Sha Zhu. He's rich.
Yan Bugui sat there without saying a word.
The second aunt thought he valued his reputation and was unwilling to go: "I beg you, go find Sha Zhu."
Is your pride more important than my life?
Seeing the second aunt's agitated state, Yan Bugui, fearing trouble, had no choice but to tell the truth.
“I already tried to contact him. He refused to see me. We almost got arrested.”
Upon hearing this, the second aunt was stunned for a long time, and then burst into tears.
"Why did you have to offend him? Because of Yi Zhonghai, you've offended Sha Zhu. How much have we lost?"
The nurses outside heard the noise and came in to check: "Keep your voices down, don't disturb the other patients."
The second aunt felt even more desolate: "I'm about to die, and I'm not even allowed to cry?"
That's not fair!
Yan Bugui said with heartache, "Don't cry. The doctor said you need to take good care of yourself and actively cooperate with the treatment."
The second aunt said, "We don't have the money for the surgery, how can you expect me to cooperate?"
Old Yan, I beg you, you must save me.
Once I recover, I'll go out and work for someone else, and I'll pay you back.
Consider the money for your medical treatment a loan. Interest will be calculated based on a 9 out of 13 return ratio.
I promise to return it to you.
In the past, couples would calculate everything clearly.
But this time, Yan Bugui really didn't intend to scheme: "Don't say anything, I've been thinking of a way."
I……"
He couldn't continue.
I've thought of everyone I could think of and asked everyone I could, but so far, I haven't borrowed a single penny.
Either they genuinely can't afford it, or they're worried he won't be able to repay it and are therefore unwilling to lend it.
What's even more infuriating is that many people told him to go find He Yuzhu.
Knowing that He Yuzhu was unwilling to lend the money, the second aunt said, "Go find Ran Qiuye. Her husband is Shazhu's apprentice, so her family must be rich."
Yan Bugui shook his head helplessly: "It's no use. The couple isn't in Beijing."
The second aunt was taken aback: "Why not in Beijing?"
"Ran Qiuye's father also fell ill, and the couple took people abroad for medical treatment."
"How could it be such a coincidence?" Auntie Er was a little skeptical.
Yan Bugui didn't believe it either. But there was nothing he could do; it was the truth.
Actually, this was also arranged by He Yuzhu on purpose.
With He Yuzhu's energy, he could find a good doctor even if he stayed in Beijing.
He was afraid that Ran Qiuye would feel embarrassed, so he deliberately let Duan Zicong take Ran's father abroad.
Yan Bugui was unaware of these things.
The second aunt was in despair when she suddenly remembered the things in the house: "Old man, why don't you sell the things that have been passed down in the family? I know those things are antiques, they must be worth a lot of money."
Doesn't Sha Zhu like antiques?
"Just sell it to him; he'll definitely buy it."
Yan Bugui said sternly, "Are you crazy? That's our family heirloom."
The second aunt hysterically said, "I'm not crazy. I'm about to die, what use is that family heirloom to me?"
There are three sons and one daughter in the family, and none of them are filial.
"You're keeping that thing; who are you going to pass it on to?"
Yan Bugui had also considered selling the items to pay for his second aunt's medical treatment.
But he was very reluctant to part with it.
That thing becomes more valuable the longer it's kept until the end.
When he first got that thing, he planned to keep it as a family heirloom.
He hesitated for a long time but couldn't make up his mind.
After being told this by his second aunt, Yan Bugui became somewhat tempted.
What's the point of keeping him around if his children are all unfilial?
If Auntie Er dies, how much longer can this old man live?
Just as he was about to say he would sell, another voice echoed in his mind.
It cannot be sold.
Selling now would be too unprofitable.
You won't get poor from eating or dressing, but you will get poor if you don't plan ahead.
You can't knowingly sell at a loss.
Second Auntie knew Yan Bugui too well; just by looking at him, she knew he was reluctant to part with him.
She said with a hint of anger, "If I die, who will you rely on after that?"
"Do you really expect Qin Huairu to treat you the same way she treated Yi Zhonghai?"
This sentence became the last straw that broke the camel's back.
Yan Bugui looked at his second aunt, thought of himself, and finally made a decision.
"I'll sell it."
Auntie Er was finally satisfied: "Old man, I didn't force you."
Our children are unfilial; it's just the two of us relying on each other. If I die, you'll definitely have a hard time afterwards.
Yan Bugui sighed: "Don't say anything, I know everything."
"You eat first. After you finish eating, I'll go back and try to sell the stuff."
With hope, Auntie Er's spirits immediately lifted, and she ate her meal heartily.
After Yan Bugui finished eating, he took the lunchbox and returned to the courtyard.
On his way back to the courtyard house, no one greeted him.
Everyone knew that the Yan family was in trouble and were afraid of being entangled by Yan Bugui.
It's not fair to blame everyone for not helping; the main reason is that Yi Zhonghai and his associates don't know how to behave.
Yi Zhonghai favored the Jia family and punished many people in order to help them.
When Liu Haizhong was the team leader, he offended a huge number of people.
As for Yan Bugui, needless to say. Back then, relying on his status as a teacher, he made things difficult for his neighbors quite a bit.
When the three old men were at the height of their power, naturally no one dared to offend them.
Now that the three old men are down on their luck, it's already quite kind of everyone not to kick them while they're down.
Yi Zhonghai sat in the front yard, waiting for Yan Bugui: "How is it? I heard from Huaihua that your wife's condition has worsened again?"
Yan Bugui didn't want Yi Zhonghai to know about their decision. The Jia family was already in a lot of trouble, and if Yi Zhonghai found out, he might force him to give them money.
He's not willing to spend that money.
Yan Bugui pretended to be distraught: "That's what the doctor said, urging me to pay for the surgery."
Yi Zhonghai gritted his teeth and said, "There's no other way now. Many hands make light work."
I was thinking, how about we ask everyone to donate?"
Yan Bugui asked, "Would the people in our compound be willing? Even if they were, how much could they donate?"
Yi Zhonghai said, "Relying solely on the people in our courtyard is definitely not enough. What I mean is, we should look for people in our alley."
If that doesn't work, try the entire Nanluoguxiang area.
"No way. That would be too embarrassing," Yan Bugui quickly refused. (End of Chapter)