Chapter 2222
Yi Zhonghai's Questioning
Elderly care is no small matter.
When it comes to the issue of elderly care, Yi Zhonghai dares not underestimate it at all.
He turned around and took some money, asking Qin Huairu to buy some good food so he could treat Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui to drinks.
Qin Huairu happily went out and bought meat, and when she returned, Yan Bugui saw her.
"It's not a day for eating meat, why did you buy meat?"
Qin Huairu explained with a smile, "Zhonghai wanted to have drinks with you and Lao Liu, so he asked me to buy some meat to improve our meals."
Upon hearing that there was an opportunity to profit, Yan Bugui immediately went to Yi Zhonghai's house with great delight.
"Old Yi, what's up? Why are you inviting me and Old Liu for drinks?"
Yi Zhonghai wanted to wait until Liu Haizhong arrived before discussing it together.
He didn't tell Yan Bugui beforehand: "It's nothing, I just suddenly had this idea."
We go out to collect recyclables every day, it's hard work, we deserve to eat something good to nourish ourselves.
Yan Bugui had no suspicions and even stepped forward to go to the backyard to find Liu Haizhong.
The three chatted, and Qin Huairu quickly finished preparing dinner.
She brought dinner to Yi Zhonghai's room: "I'll bring the food to your room so you can have a good chat."
With everything prepared, Qin Huairu left the battlefield to Yi Zhonghai.
Yi Zhonghai first drank a couple of drinks with the two men before starting to talk about business.
"Old Liu, Old Yan, what are your thoughts on retirement?"
Liu Haizhong's tone carried a hint of dissatisfaction: "What else can I consider? I never imagined that after a lifetime of hard work, I would raise three unfilial sons."
Yan Bugui had far more on his mind.
Upon hearing Yi Zhonghai's words, his heart skipped a beat, worried that Yi Zhonghai had seen through his ulterior motives.
Yan Bugui feigned composure: "Old Yi, you invited me and Old Liu for drinks today, is it a trap?"
Yi Zhonghai stared at Yan Bugui, as if he wanted to see right through him.
He wasn't worried about Liu Haizhong's side, but he was worried that Yan Bugui had too many ideas.
"If you have a clear conscience, you will not be afraid of a knock on the door in the middle of the night."
"Old Yan, you're saying this is a trap? You haven't done anything to betray me or Old Liu, have you?"
Liu Haizhong immediately turned to look at Yan Bugui: "Did you really do something to betray us?"
"I didn't." Yan Bugui dared not admit it and quickly explained, "No, it's just that Lao Yi was talking about retirement, and I just blurted it out."
Lao Yi, what exactly did you want to say when you invited me and Lao Liu for drinks today?
"They wouldn't be thinking of bringing those unfilial sons back again, would they?"
Liu Haizhong turned to look at Yi Zhonghai, wanting to know what Yi Zhonghai was thinking.
When Yi Zhonghai heard Yan Bugui mention this, he took the opportunity to speak about it.
"If the two of you aren't on my side, what's the use of me bringing them back?"
Feeling guilty, Yan Bugui quickly defended himself, saying, "How are we not on your side?"
Liu Haizhong chimed in, "Yes, we've always supported you."
Yi Zhonghai said coldly, "You still have the nerve to say that?"
You know how much effort you put in when the children came last time.
Upon hearing this, Yan Bugui dared not speak. He was afraid that if he said too much, Yi Zhonghai would expose his little scheme.
Liu Haizhong didn't have that many thoughts and told the truth: "It's not my fault."
They were clearly in cahoots, acting as if they were ready to break ties with me.
Even if I help you and force them to back down, they still won't take care of us.
Yan Bugui didn't want Yi Zhonghai to guess his thoughts, so he indicated that he shared the same idea as Liu Haizhong.
"You've really misunderstood me. I know my children very well."
They won't agree unless you explain the reasons to them.
Compared to the Liu family's children, Yi Zhonghai disliked the Yan family's children even more.
It's perfectly understandable that Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu were not filial to Liu Haizhong.
It's because Liu Haizhong didn't treat them like sons.
The Yan family children kept talking, one thing after another.
Every word he uttered was in accordance with Yan Bugui's rules.
Yi Zhonghai looked at Yan Bugui and said, "You still have the nerve to say that? Look at the ridiculous rules you've set up."
Yan Bugui was somewhat embarrassed and forced an explanation: "Do you think I want this? My family has a lot of people and little income, and you still force me to help the Jia family all the time."
If I don't save money, how will my family manage?
Yi Zhonghai's eyes held a hint of dissatisfaction. Of the three elders, Yan Bugui had provided the least help to the Jia family.
If he hadn't consulted with Yan Bugui beforehand, Yan Bugui wouldn't have supported him.
These words could not be said in front of Liu Haizhong, so they had no choice but to let Yan Bugui go.
"I came to see you today because I wanted to have a good talk with you."
I know that you still have a glimmer of hope for your children and don't want to fall out with them.
If you don't want Huairu to support you in your old age, just say so.
Let's part ways amicably.
Huai Ru already has it tough enough, and you guys are still looking for something better.
That's incredibly selfish.
Upon hearing Yi Zhonghai's accusation, Liu Haizhong quickly explained, "Didn't we agree to take care of Huairu in her old age together?"
Upon hearing Yi Zhonghai's words, Yan Bugui breathed a sigh of relief.
This shows that Yi Zhonghai did not see his true selfish motives.
"Yes, Lao Yi. We've already agreed on this."
Yi Zhonghai then questioned the two people: "We did have an agreement, and Huai Ru has taken good care of you."
I ask you, how did you do it?
When your child comes back, Huai Ru and I will stand up for you.
what about you?
None of you are saying anything.
You parents didn't say anything, so I and Huairu had to speak up.
Don't forget, Huai Ru and I are just your neighbors.
No matter how nicely we speak, if your child says we're outsiders, then everything we say becomes meaningless.
"If you hadn't shirked your responsibilities last time, we wouldn't have failed."
Liu Haizhong's thoughts had been exposed, and he didn't know how to explain.
It wasn't that he deliberately shirked his duties.
The main problem was that Liu Guangqi came out all out and caught him off guard that day.
He still had some feelings for Liu Guangqi and didn't dare to turn against him.
If it had been one of the other two sons who stepped forward that day, Liu Haizhong would never have backed down.
"Old Yi, if you asked me to turn against Guangtian and Guangfu, I would have no objection, but that's Guangqi."
I……"
Yi Zhonghai interrupted him: "I know you love Liu Guangqi the most, but of your three children, he is the worst."
Guangtian and Guangfu have been beaten by you since they were children, and they have long held a grudge against you.
Even if they promise to take care of you in your old age, aren't you afraid they'll retaliate when you get older?
Calling all three of your children back is to prevent Guangqi from gossiping.
The main target was Liu Guangqi.
If you keep using your old methods, Liu Guangqi won't listen to you at all, and he certainly won't take care of you in your old age.
Liu Haizhong felt a little embarrassed after being told that by Yi Zhonghai.
"I hit the child, and it's all your fault."
Yi Zhonghai said with dissatisfaction, "What do you mean I caused this?"
Am I handing you a stick so you can hit them?
At most, I'll say a few words to you when I see them make a mistake.
They said that to deliberately sow discord between us.
Do you even understand?
If you don't believe me, you can ask Old Yan.
On this issue, Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui share the same position.
Yi Zhonghai believed that Yan Bugui would definitely not cause trouble.
In fact, Yan Bugui did not cause any trouble and took the initiative to explain for Yi Zhonghai.
With two people offering explanations, Liu Hai's suspicions lessened considerably. (End of Chapter)