Chapter 2188
Speculation in Liu Hai
Everyone in the courtyard knows what the donations are like.
In the past, whenever Qin Huairu donated money to the Jia family, he always acted like a subservient grandson, begging others.
Yan Bugui could never do something like that.
He couldn't bring himself to ask for favors, and he didn't want to make a scene about his child's unfilial behavior.
Although, things have already gotten quite serious.
Everyone basically already knows, but Yan Bugui still doesn't want to admit it.
"If you do this, how am I supposed to face people in public after this?"
Yi Zhonghai knew, of course, that Yan Bugui would not agree, but he still chose to donate money.
This isn't just about donating to Yan Bugui alone; it also involves donating to them in the future.
He wanted to use Yan Bugui's case to test the attitude of the neighbors nearby.
Once people in the neighborhood are willing to donate this time, it will become very easy to apply for donations for Qin Huairu next time, or even to donate to him.
"Old Yan, is saving face more important, or human life? We've thought of all the possible solutions and tried them all."
Besides this method, can you find any other way?
Yan Bugui stared at Yi Zhonghai for a long time: "Old Yi, I know you have money, I beg you, please help me."
"If you help me, I'll do anything you ask in the future."
Yan Bugui instinctively played a trick on Yi Zhonghai. He only said he agreed to Yi Zhonghai's request, but didn't say he wouldn't accept Yi Zhonghai's money.
This little trick might fool Liu Haizhong, but it won't fool Yi Zhonghai.
Yi Zhonghai didn't believe Yan Bugui's words at all.
Moreover, given Yan Bugui's current situation, there is no other choice but to live with him in his old age.
He didn't need to ask Yan Bugui for help.
He did have something, but why should he use it to treat Yan Bugui's wife?
"Old Yan, I really don't have much money left. I only have a little bit left, and I still have to feed all of us."
Yan Bugui also did not believe Yi Zhonghai's words.
If Yi Zhonghai didn't have money, why would Qin Huairu be so obedient in taking care of him?
"Old Yi..."
Yi Zhonghai knew that Yan Bugui did not believe him, so he interrupted Yan Bugui.
"I don't believe it. You really don't have any money at all."
The two knew each other too well; neither could convince the other.
Yan Bugui had no interest in arguing with Yi Zhonghai and said directly, "If there's nothing else, you can go back now."
There is no way I would agree to donate.
I'll go find Yan Jiecheng and the others one by one tomorrow. I don't believe they'd dare abandon us."
Seeing Yan Bugui's stubbornness, Yi Zhonghai was very angry: "Old Yan, you are too stubborn."
"Fine, I won't say anything more. Think about it carefully."
Yan Bugui saw Yi Zhonghai out the door and immediately locked him up properly.
Then he crawled under the bed and started digging.
A short while later, he crawled out from under the bed carrying a wooden box.
Yan Bugui carefully placed the wooden box on the table, then turned to look for the key.
After finding the key, Yan Bugui carefully opened the wooden box.
Inside the wooden box was an imperial-made Songhua stone inkstone with a coiled dragon design.
The inkstone features green pine-flower stone patterns, a wide and flat surface, a relief carving of a coiled dragon spouting water in the ink pool, and an inscription by Emperor Qianlong on the side.
Yan Bugui carefully picked up the Pan Chi inkstone, his eyes revealing deep reluctance.
The next day, Yan Bugui left the courtyard house alone without eating breakfast.
Qin Huairu prepared breakfast and called Yan Bugui to eat, only to find that Yan Bugui was not at home.
"Zhonghai, did Lao Yan tell you before he went out?"
Yi Zhonghai was taken aback: "No. Did he go to the restroom?"
Qin Huairu said doubtfully, "It shouldn't be. If he were going to the toilet, he wouldn't lock the door."
Yi Zhonghai frowned: "He didn't go to the hospital to see his wife, did he?"
Liu Haizhong walked over: "Who went to see his wife?"
Qin Huairu explained, "We were just talking about Lao Yan. I went to call him for dinner, but his house was locked."
Liu Haizhong said, "Then he must have gone to the toilet. Old Yan is the kind of person who will never let go of any opportunity to take advantage of others."
"If he's going out, he'll definitely eat breakfast first before leaving." He was so certain of this because of Yan Bugui's character.
This reason, however, did not reassure Yi Zhonghai.
Yi Zhonghai instructed Bang Geng: "Go to the toilet and check on Lao Yan."
Bang Geng didn't want to go, but Qin Huairu forced him to go against his will.
Yi Zhonghai said with a headache, "This old Yan, how old is he, and he's still so troublesome."
If something unexpected happens, wouldn't that be causing trouble for everyone?
Liu Haizhong said, "Don't talk about him. His wife is waiting for money for surgery, and he's in a difficult position too."
Hey……
The group ate breakfast with a heavy heart.
After breakfast, Yi Zhonghai told Liu Haizhong about the donation.
“I was just trying to help him. He rejected me without even thinking about it yesterday.”
Liu Haizhong said, "Old Yi, are you crazy? Have you forgotten about the donation you made to Qin Huairu back then?"
This requires permission from the subdistrict office.
If the neighborhood committee doesn't agree, then you're breaking the law.
Yi Zhonghai didn't expect Liu Haizhong to say that.
"What time is it? Why are you afraid of breaking the law? I was just trying to be helpful. At worst, I'll go to the neighborhood office to apply. I don't believe the leaders there would dare to disagree."
Liu Haizhong said, "Don't say anything more. Have you forgotten about the time we went to see the leaders of the subdistrict office?"
Director Qian had just agreed, and before we even left, he was dismissed.
I thought about it afterwards; Director Qian must have been dismissed by someone hired by Sha Zhu.
Yi Zhonghai hadn't thought of that before Liu Haizhong brought it up. He immediately asked curiously, "Do you have any evidence?"
Liu Haizhong said, "What evidence do we need? Director Qian just called Sha Zhu."
He was then dismissed from his post.
Even Sha Zhu didn't come.
If he didn't hire someone to do it, how could it be such a coincidence?
Don't forget who Sha Zhu's father-in-law is.
Upon hearing this, Qin Huairu angrily said, "Shazhu is too domineering. Director Qian had important business with him, how could he use such despicable means to retaliate against someone?"
Not only was she angry, Qin Huairu was also somewhat frightened.
If He Yuzhu uses such methods against them, they are doomed.
Yi Zhonghai was also somewhat frightened, but he stubbornly said, "I knew he wasn't a good person. As the old saying goes, officials protect each other."
This is blatant corruption and abuse of power, a blatant disregard for human life.
Liu Haizhong advised him, "Don't shout so loudly. What's the point of shouting?"
A seventh-rank official stands before the prime minister's gate.
Not to mention he's someone's son-in-law.
We can't afford to offend them.
The envy in Liu Haizhong's voice was impossible to hide.
Yi Zhonghai slammed his fist on the table angrily: "So what if he's my son-in-law? He's still just a freeloader."
I have no respect for people like that.
I live right here. If he's so capable, let him come find me.
After saying that, Yi Zhonghai went home in a huff.
Liu Haizhong pointed at his back: "Look, that's how he is. He's talking normally, but then he gets impatient."
Qin Huairu was filled with regret and ignored Liu Haizhong.
Yi Zhonghai returned to his room and lay down on the bed, feeling depressed. His heart was filled with resentment and regret.
He resented He Yuzhu for not telling him about Lin Jinghan's background. If he had known Lin Jinghan's true identity, he would never have targeted the He family.
He Yuzhu didn't tell him this in order to guard against him, or even to deliberately frame him.
He never considered what he had done wrong.
His regret was only that he had been careless in his actions back then, which exposed his scheme against He Daqing.
This is how the conflict with He Yuzhu arose.
Even if given another chance, he would still do the same thing. (End of Chapter)