Chapter 2229
Yan Bugui's Conditions
The Yan family's front yard
The atmosphere wasn't as tense, but the situation was even more serious than at the Liu family's place.
The Liu family's side is engaged in open and direct confrontation.
On the Yan family's side, it was all a covert struggle.
The three Yan brothers not only have to unite to deal with Yan Bugui and his wife, but also have to guard against the other party digging a pit for them.
Yan Bugui and his wife were quite united and did not lose out to their three sons.
"I know what you're thinking. You want a house, don't you?"
"No problem. Just take good care of us in our old age, and when we die, the house will naturally be yours."
Yan Jiecheng scoffed, "No problem with retirement, I guarantee you won't starve."
Yan Jiefang then added, "I can guarantee that too."
“Me too,” Yan Jiekuang chimed in.
In the Yan family, the cost of supporting one person is very low.
The compensation they received from the demolition was more than enough to support Yan Bugui and his wife.
The three Yan brothers had already calculated this debt.
As the creator of the Yan family tradition, how could Yan Bugui not know what the three people were thinking?
The three people just said they would keep him from starving, but they didn't say anything else.
Yan Bugui could figure out what standard they meant by "not starving to death."
After all, that's how he kept his children from starving back then.
"Don't rush. We need to discuss how to provide for our retirement in advance."
"What's there to discuss?" Yan Jiecheng refused, fearing that Yan Bugui would cause trouble.
Yan Jiefang and Yan Jiekuang also indicated that there was no need for discussion.
"Dad, just tell me who you'd like to live with."
Yan Bugui refused: "What's the rush? If you don't agree to my conditions, I won't follow anyone."
The three older women stepped forward to help: "That's right, if they don't agree to our conditions, we won't go with anyone else."
The two sides reached a stalemate.
Yan Bugui and his wife wanted to secure better benefits for themselves.
The three Yan brothers wanted to obtain Yan Bugui's demolition compensation at the lowest possible cost.
However, the Yan family's rule is to ask for an exorbitant price and then negotiate on the spot.
In the end, they both chose to compromise.
"Okay, then tell us your conditions. If they're suitable, we'll agree."
"Let's make this clear first, don't make any unreasonable demands."
The three brothers prepared to hear Yan Bugui's demands.
Yan Bugui wore a smug look on his face; he knew his three sons would give in.
"My conditions aren't many either."
First, whoever is responsible for our care in our old age must take it seriously and not just do it half-heartedly.
"Don't worry. We have rules in our family." Yan Jiecheng agreed to the request.
Yan Bugui snorted: "Boss, don't try anything funny with me."
Our family's old rules cannot be applied to our retirement.
The three women nodded: "That's right. Those were the old rules. The rules for elderly care must be redefined."
"Dad, Mom, don't go too far," Yan Jiecheng shouted indignantly. "Our family rules are to treat everyone equally."
The three women said discontentedly, "What do you mean we're going too far? What are the conditions now, and what were they before?"
How much did it cost per month before, and how much does it cost per month now?
The three Yan brothers had no way to refute it. The conditions had indeed improved; the old methods couldn't be used anymore.
Moreover, even if they wanted to feed Yan Bugui cornbread, they couldn't do it now.
There's no cornmeal for sale outside.
"We promise to take good care of you in your old age, is that alright?"
Now tell me, who are you going to live with?
"What's the rush? This is only the first condition," Yan Bugui said, even more smugly.
"Then tell me your second condition."
Yan Bugui took a sip of water with a satisfied smile: "The second condition is, first, the place to stay."
After the demolition, we can no longer live here and must move to another place.
Your mother and I have our eyes on Sha Zhu's Happy Home.
"Get us a house there, and we'll live there from now on."
Yan Jiecheng and the other two were so shocked they couldn't speak. "Are you crazy? Do you even know how much a house in Happiness Home costs?"
Even if you sold us, we still couldn't afford to buy them.
"Exactly. If you don't want us to take care of you in your old age, then so be it."
Yan Bugui coughed and said, "What's all this fuss about? Do you think I don't know that the houses in Xingfu Jiayuan are expensive?"
This is our compensation money from the demolition.
Your mother and I have decided to use the compensation money from the demolition to buy a house.
"Whoever takes care of us in our old age, we'll leave the house to them when we die."
Yan Bugui had already considered this. He was getting old, and it wasn't safe for him to have money in his hands.
The best way is to exchange the money for something else.
A house is the best choice.
If he's unwilling to give it, the children won't be able to hold onto it.
In order to buy the house, these children have no choice but to obediently support him in his old age.
Yan Bugui's only problem is his poor relationship with He Yuzhu, which prevents him from buying a house in Xingfu Jiayuan.
If they wanted to buy a house, they could only rely on Yan Jiecheng and a few others to come up with a solution.
He also had a sinister motive: to use the house to keep his three sons hanging.
He didn't say who would get the house, leaving his three sons to fight over it.
Only when his three sons competed with each other could his life get better and better.
When the three Yan brothers heard that Yan Bugui was willing to use the demolition compensation to buy a house, they could barely accept it.
The house in Happiness Home attracted the attention of the three people, causing them to overlook the trap hidden by Yan Bugui.
"We'll try to ask around, but we can't guarantee success. Who told you to offend Sha Zhu so badly?"
"No other conditions, then it's settled."
Yan Bugui said, "This is only the second condition; there are other conditions as well."
"Then tell me quickly."
"Thirdly, there's the issue of food. We don't require meat at every meal, but it must be eaten three times a week."
"Three times?" Yan Jiefang shouted, "Are you kidding me?"
"My family barely eats meat once a month, and you want to eat it three times a week?"
Yan Jiekuang's circumstances weren't great either. He wasn't as stingy as Yan Jiefang; he could eat meat a few times a month.
But he couldn't possibly agree to this unreasonable request.
"Just name your brother and let him take care of you in your old age."
Of the three brothers, only the eldest owns a restaurant and has the means to meet your request.
Yan Jiecheng quickly denied it: "I don't have that ability either. The meat in my restaurant is all for cooking."
Your sister-in-law and I only eat meat once a month.
This condition cannot be met.
After some haggling, the father and his sons finally agreed on four visits a month.
Next, Yan Bugui continued to raise conditions, one after another.
When the three brothers strongly objected, their three aunts would step in and, as their mothers, set conditions.
After she finished speaking, Yan Bugui started again.
"Article 97..."
Yan Jiefang's mind was buzzing, and he interrupted him: "Forget about Article 97."
I hereby declare that I am giving up. I no longer want the house, and don't bother me with anything about retirement.
After a moment's hesitation, Yan Jiekuang also indicated that he wanted to give up.
There were too many conditions, and they were quite harsh, so he felt there was no profit to be made.
"I'm giving up too. I'm just an ordinary citizen, I simply can't afford to raise them."
I reckon only Sha Zhu can meet your requirements.
You should go find him.
Yan Jiecheng also chose to give up: "I don't want the house anymore."
Well, according to your logic, I'm essentially bringing an ancestor home.
"Dad, you should find someone else."
Yan Bugui panicked and dared not mention the next few dozen conditions.
"Didn't we just agree on this? How can you go back on your word?"
"I didn't tell you that," the three brothers denied in unison. (End of Chapter)