Chapter 2194
The Tang Family Causes Trouble
Undeterred, Yan Bugui carried the inkstone and went to many people to search for it.
Unfortunately, the answer was not satisfactory.
There aren't many people who can admit that this thing is from the Qianlong era.
Many people told him that it was a replica made by later generations.
The most outrageous one even claimed it was a counterfeit made in the last two years and wanted to spend ten yuan to buy it for his child to practice calligraphy.
Yan Bugui was so angry that he wanted to curse.
A perfectly good family heirloom has been turned into a fake.
Once again, Yan Bugui brought the inkstone to the hospital.
The three women were no longer so confident.
"Maybe we shouldn't do it. Let's just consider it something that was given to meritorious officials during the Qianlong era."
Yan Bugui said angrily, "How can this be? What's the difference between what Qianlong bestows upon meritorious officials and what Qianlong uses for himself?"
Don't you know?
The highest reward Emperor Qianlong bestowed upon his meritorious officials was only 70,000 taels of silver, barely enough to cover your medical expenses.
What will we do in the future?
The three women didn't want to die, and they didn't want to suffer in the future: "Go find Sha Zhu and talk to him about the price."
He's rich; he spent over a thousand yuan just to buy a chair back then.
I reckon he could accept 200,000 yuan for this inkstone.
Yan Bugui said awkwardly, "I already said I wouldn't sell it to him, I..."
"What do you mean, 'you'? Is your pride more important than my life?" the third woman questioned discontentedly.
Yan Bugui had no choice but to agree: "I'll go see him tomorrow."
The three women then became happy: "Go find him and ask for 500,000 first. Then negotiate the price with him."
Don't be foolish enough to ask for 200,000 right off the bat.
Yan Bugui said, embarrassed and annoyed, "I don't need you to explain."
He's known for his cunning; to ask him about something like this would be an insult to him.
Yan Bugui angrily took the inkstone and returned to the courtyard house.
Inside the courtyard house, people were arguing in the central courtyard, and many people gathered around to watch the commotion.
Yan Bugui stopped someone and asked, "Tang Yanling's family has come looking for her again?"
"Uncle, you're back! You should go and see what's going on. Banggeng's wife's family has been causing trouble in our yard for over two hours."
The two old men were so scolded that they dared not utter a word.
Yan Bugui glared at the man with displeasure. Both Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui were in trouble; sending him would only bring them misfortune as well.
But not going is not an option.
He's currently eating with Yi Zhonghai, and Qin Huairu is taking care of him.
With Auntie San not home, Qin Huairu had to take on all the chores, like washing clothes and cooking.
If he doesn't go, and Qin Huairu finds out, she'll definitely have a problem with him.
If I had known, he wouldn't have come back so early.
But there's nothing we can do now that we're here; there's no escaping it.
Yan Bugui said, "Wait, I'll go home first, put my things down, and then I'll come over."
After returning home and putting away the inkstone, Yan Bugui went to the central courtyard.
By this time, everyone was tired of arguing and didn't have the energy to continue.
"Why are you arguing again?"
"Old Yan, you're finally here! Quickly, help us settle this matter." Qin Huairu saw Yan Bugui as if he had seen a savior.
There was no other way; those who were willing to step forward all did.
After Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong were defeated, she had no choice but to ask Yan Bugui for help.
All eyes were on Yan Bugui, which frightened him so much that his legs went weak.
None of his children wanted to take care of him; having a son was practically the same as not having one.
He didn't speak with confidence.
Yan Bugui forced himself to say, "Yanling's family, it's no use making a fuss now."
This time, everyone in our compound lost money.
My wife is still in the hospital, and we don't have the money for surgery.
Even if you force Huairu to her death, it won't make a difference.
"What do you mean? We can't even ask for the money we borrowed?"
Yan Bugui dared not say that and quickly waved his hand: "That's not what I meant. What I meant was, you can't be in such a hurry."
They are your in-laws; you should give them some time to earn money. Your constant fuss forces them to stay home with you.
They have no way of making money, how can they pay you back?
Tang Yanling's family also understood this principle, and the group exchanged glances.
"Fine, we won't let you cause trouble. We'll give you half a month to pay us back half."
The remaining half, out of consideration for our family ties, can be repaid slowly.
"Where do we get any money now?" Qin Huairu said with a troubled expression.
As she spoke, her eyes were fixed on Yi Zhonghai.
The only person who could afford to give her this much money, and who was also willing to give her money, was Yi Zhonghai.
Yi Zhonghai saw Qin Huairu's gaze, but pretended not to, and refused to step forward.
"If you're not willing to pay it back, we'll drag Banggeng to the police station."
"No, we still want to." Qin Huai couldn't just stand by and watch Bang Geng get arrested, so she had no choice but to agree.
She had already decided in her heart that she must have a serious talk with Yi Zhonghai.
If Yi Zhonghai is unwilling to pay, then she shouldn't blame him.
The Tang family left together, and the onlookers in the courtyard dispersed.
In the end, only Qin Huairu was left, pulling Banggeng and his wife along as they tidied up the things in the yard.
Having offended her family, Tang Yanling no longer has the confidence she used to have, and is much more obedient in the Jia family now.
Yan Bugui then took both Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong to Yi Zhonghai's house.
"Why is there such a commotion today?"
Liu Haizhong said angrily, "It's all because of my sister-in-law. She said that whoever borrowed the money should pay it back, which angered her."
Upon hearing this reason, Yan Bugui dared not ask any further questions.
He didn't dare to provoke Jia Zhangshi.
On the contrary, he harbored resentment towards Yi Zhonghai. If it weren't for Yi Zhonghai spoiling the Jia family, Jia Zhangshi would have been obedient long ago.
"What do we do now? Who will pay back their money?"
At this point, even Liu Haizhong fell silent.
Although Auntie Erda has been discharged from the hospital, she has almost spent all of the family's savings.
He can only afford a little living expenses right now; he has no extra money at all.
Yi Zhonghai knew full well that this money would ultimately end up on his head.
To be honest, he didn't want to spend the money.
But not going out won't work either.
The look Qin Huairu gave him just now was filled with deep disappointment.
If he doesn't take care of Bang Geng, how can Qin Huairu take care of him?
Even if Qin Huairu is willing to take care of him, who can guarantee that Qin Huairu will do her best?
He's getting old, and he'll need Qin Huairu's care in the future.
Yi Zhonghai looked up at Yan Bugui: "I haven't been able to find you anywhere these past few days. What have you been busy with?"
Yan Bugui had long anticipated that Yi Zhonghai would ask this question and had prepared a response.
"What else can I do? Borrow money from people to help pay for my wife's medical expenses."
Yi Zhonghai was taken aback and quickly asked, "Who did you contact? Have you raised the money?"
Yan Bugui shook his head: "I contacted my former students, and they only said they would help me find a solution, but they haven't given me the money yet."
I don't know if I can borrow it.
Yi Zhonghai instinctively asked, "Didn't you go to see Sha Zhu?"
Yan Bugui said, "What's the use of looking for him? He simply doesn't want to lend us the money."
I heard he has a grandson.
Yi Zhonghai frowned: "He really has a grandson?"
Yan Bugui nodded.
Yi Zhonghai said with dissatisfaction, "God is really unfair. How could someone like him have a grandson?"
Liu Haizhong asked curiously, "How did you know?"
This question reminded Yi Zhonghai, who looked at Yan Bugui with a puzzled expression.
Yan Bugui gave Liu Haizhong a reproachful look, blaming him for talking too much.
"I'm looking for my student. I have a student who is Yu Shui's classmate."
That's the information I got from him. (End of Chapter)