Chapter 2216
The Yan siblings are not to be outdone
"I do not have."
"I don't have any either."
Upon hearing Liu Guangqi's words, Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui immediately denied them.
Although it's true that they misled Liu Haizhong, this is something that absolutely cannot be admitted.
If they were to admit it, what kind of people would they become?
Some things can be done, but not said.
"You all know whether you have it or not. Why is He Yuzhu unwilling to talk to you?"
That's because he saw through your true nature long ago." Liu Guangqi's face was full of disdain.
Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui were openly and honestly deceiving Liu Haizhong in the Liu family.
Those of them, as sons, have all seen it.
If pushed too far, they can bring up the issues one by one and analyze them thoroughly.
Let's see how Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui defend themselves then.
Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui were both cunning old foxes. They both understood that there was no point in arguing about this.
The more you argue, the worse it will be for them.
The two of them dared not speak.
Liu Guangqi looked at the two of them with a warning: "Dad, when will you finally see things clearly?"
Our family is in this state now, all because of them.
Liu Haizhong's mind was in turmoil. He was well aware that he had been schemed against by Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui.
But now that things have come to this, he has no other choice.
The children in the family have already proven to be unfilial.
His only option was to ally with Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui.
If they stick together, he can still survive.
If we fall out with Yi Zhonghai, we won't even get through this winter.
Liu Haizhong looked at Liu Guangqi pitifully: "I'll listen to you from now on. Can you take care of me in my old age?"
Liu Guangqi was silent for a moment: "I will try my best to come back to see you in the future, but I really can't take care of you."
Your grandson is getting married soon.
My house is only so big, there's simply not enough room for everyone.
If you don't offend He Yuzhu, he won't take his anger out on me.
I heard from a friend that Xu Damao made a fortune in Hainan this time.
If you don't offend them...
Liu Guangtian interjected, "I remember that Uncle Xu and Dad used to have a very good relationship."
Later, because of some lousy liaison officer, Dad offended him.
Liu Guangfu couldn't talk about the past. As far back as he could remember, the relationship between the Liu family and the Xu family was only superficial.
He didn't sit idle either; he brought up the smuggling issue.
"We originally had a pretty good relationship with Brother Da Mao. We agreed to do business together."
As a result, the business deal fell through, he lost everything, and even offended Xu Damao.
Otherwise, my second brother and I could have made a fortune by going to Hainan with him.
What's the point of taking care of you in your old age?
I'll hire someone specifically to take care of you.
Yi Zhonghai finally experienced firsthand what it means for brothers to be of one mind and their strength can break metal.
Despite their many disagreements, the three Liu brothers share the same views on elder care.
Nobody wanted to take care of Liu Haizhong and his wife.
The actions of the three Liu brothers set a good example for the four Yan siblings.
Yan Jiecheng then spoke up: "Dad, why did you have to meddle again?"
As your son, I feel sorry for your second uncle.
At this point, I have to say a few words of fairness.
You and Uncle Yi often discuss tricking Uncle Er at our house.
After discussing it, they went to find their second uncle.
Yan Jiefang added, "That's right, we all saw it."
"Dad, how old are you? Can't you have some decency?"
Yan Jiekuang nodded in agreement: "Who says otherwise? I grew up with Guangfu."
Guangfu was never healthy from a young age. No matter when you looked at him, his body was always covered in bruises.
This time, everyone was united in their hatred of the enemy, and Yan Jiedi naturally wouldn't lag behind.
"Our lives aren't much better either."
In our family, everyone who can walk has to work to pay off debts.
On the way to and from school, everyone else can run around and play.
What about us?
We need to search everywhere for trash cans and collect recyclables to pay off our debts. If we don't pay them back, we won't have anything to eat.
The first full meal I ever had was at Uncle Qin's house after I severed ties with my parents.
Yan Jiekuang immediately followed up with, "You're still alright."
Do you know how tough life was when I was sent to the countryside?
I'm always hungry and still have to work in the fields.
One time, I couldn't take it anymore. I ran back home, wanting to borrow a few dollars from my dad.
Good grief, before I even asked, he was already asking me for money for food.
I live in the countryside. I only earn ten work points a day, which is only enough to exchange for a few cents.
Where am I supposed to get him money for food?
If I had money for food, why would I return it?
Later, I still went to my second brother and borrowed two yuan to go back.
What did Dad say to me back then?
I'm all grown up now, and I need to support myself.
I listened to him and started earning my own living. Why doesn't he earn his own living?
Yan Jiefang said, "Why doesn't our dad earn his own living? Isn't he making money by collecting recyclables now?"
I heard that collecting recyclables can earn more than our wages.
Dad is just too selfish.
Last time they smuggled televisions, they thought they could make money and were afraid we would make money too, so they didn't tell us at all.
They only remembered to tell us after something went wrong, making us take the blame.
This time, they found out they could make money by collecting recyclables, but they didn't tell us.
If you don't want to say, then don't say.
Since it was his own choice to find this path.
If he tells us, we'll have to give him a share of the profits.
The problem is, you're making money here, but then you turn around and make things difficult for us.
What exactly do you want to do?
Yi Zhonghai was truly angry now: "Yan Jiefang, how dare you speak like that?"
If you are filial, why would your parents, who are so old, need to collect recyclables?
He collects recyclables to make a living, not to earn money.
Yan Jiefang retorted, "Grandpa, don't put it so nicely."
You are one of the culprits behind the current situation in our family.
Don't think we don't know; you ostensibly went to collect scrap, but you're actually there to collect antiques.
Yi Zhonghai's heart skipped a beat, worried that the news that he had antiques would get out.
"You're talking nonsense. When did we go to collect antiques?"
Yan Jiecheng said, "Uncle, please stop lying to us."
We all know that you're using the guise of collecting scrap to actually collect antiques.
You guys are trying to emulate Sha Zhu.
Sha Zhu bought a lot of antiques at the junkyard back in the day; they're worth a fortune now.
Upon hearing that it was valuable, Yan Bugui's eyes suddenly lit up.
He felt a little stupid.
How much money can you make by collecting recyclables?
If you really collect an antique, you can make much more money than picking up aluminum cans.
Qin Huairu shared the same thought as him. She also regretted not having thought of that herself.
Yi Zhonghai was incredibly frustrated. What should have been a treacherous banquet had turned him into a public enemy.
"Old Liu, Old Yan, say something!"
Let me tell you, there are no bad elders in the world, only inconsiderate juniors.
If you are not filial, I will take your parents and beg for food at the entrance of your workplace.
I'll show your leaders your unfilial faces.
Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui did not stand up to support Yi Zhonghai.
Liu Haizhong didn't react at first.
Yan Bugui, however, was unwilling to listen to Yi Zhonghai.
If this scheme succeeds, it means using the Yan family's money to support the people in the compound.
That's something only a fool would do.
Liu Guangqi stepped forward: "Go ahead and do it. At worst, I'll publish a notice in the newspaper severing ties with my parents."
The others all stood up and said they would publish a statement in the newspaper to sever ties.
With several people taking a hard line, Yi Zhonghai was unable to hold the line alone, and this operation failed once again. (End of Chapter)