Chapter 2235
Demolition Dream Shattered
Seeing that everyone else was doing it, Yan Bugui couldn't suppress his speculative nature again.
His house doesn't need repairs, but a new house can be built. With an extra house, he can receive more compensation.
Yan Bugui then told his third aunt about his idea.
As a couple, the three aunties naturally had the idea of taking advantage of the situation.
"Your idea is good, but will Lao Yi allow us to build houses?"
Yan Bugui wanted to ask what his house building had to do with Yi Zhonghai.
But he dared not say it.
Now we're eating with Yi Zhonghai; if we anger him, we'll be in trouble.
"I'll go talk to Lao Yi, that'll do. Qin Huairu will definitely agree."
The three aunts thought it made sense and became very supportive of Yan Bugui.
Yan Bugui seized the opportunity when Qin Huairu was present to express his thoughts.
As she spoke, Qin Huairu's eyes lit up.
"I think this is a good idea."
Yi Zhonghai saw through Yan Bugui's little scheme at a glance.
It was Yan Bugui who tricked Liu Haizhong into building temporary housing together. The two of them pushed each other, and in the end, neither of them demolished the house.
Now Yan Bugui actually dares to use this trick to fool Qin Huairu.
If it weren't for the idea of growing old together, he would have kicked Yan Bugui out.
"Old Yan, you're thinking of building a house, so you must have quite a bit of money on hand."
Yan Bugui naturally sensed Yi Zhonghai's dissatisfaction and shrank back guiltily, saying, "I don't have any money."
I plan to ask my unfilial sons to fund the construction of the house.
Once the houses are built and there's compensation, let them divide it among themselves.
How could Yi Zhonghai possibly believe his nonsense? "So you don't want a single penny?"
Yan Bugui dared not say that.
Yi Zhonghai was clearly unhappy. If he said that, he might tell the children in the future.
When the time comes, his children won't be soft-hearted and will definitely use this as an excuse to not give him any money.
Wouldn't he have wasted his time?
This is absolutely impossible.
“I sold the land, and they gave me the land payment.”
"Where did you get this land from?" Liu Haizhong asked Yan Bugui, puzzled.
Yan Bugui said confidently, "Of course it's the land in the front yard."
Without my intervention, they wouldn't have had the chance to build the house.
It is because of me that they have a place to build houses.
"Don't you think they should give me a share of the money?"
Liu Haizhong was misled by Yan Bugui's fallacious reasoning and even nodded in agreement.
Seeing that there was a potential opportunity, Yan Bugui encouraged Liu Haizhong: "Why don't you build one too?"
Anyway, only a few families live in this courtyard, so building a house won't bother anyone else.
Liu Haizhong was somewhat tempted, but considering that his temporary house had been occupied by the Liu Guangtian brothers, he gave up.
"I won't build it. If I do, will those unfilial sons just fight over the house?"
When Yi Zhonghai saw that Liu Haizhong was not going to agree, he was secretly pleased: "Old Yan, you're the only one who wants to build a house. I think you should just forget about it."
Yan Bugui didn't answer Yi Zhonghai, he just stared at Qin Huairu.
The meaning was clear: they hoped Qin Huairu would step forward.
If Qin Huai doesn't step forward, the house-building plan will be rejected, and then there will be no chance to build the house again.
Qin Huairu understood this and stepped forward: "I think Lao Yan is right."
We've been inquiring about it from the outside world during this period.
Houses outside are too expensive, and it's practically impossible to find a place to live together.
If we want to continue being neighbors, we have to pay a high price.
Old Yan's idea is good.
Xu Damao can repair houses and then ask for more compensation for demolition.
Why can't we do it?
With Qin Huairu's support, Yan Bugui's confidence soared: "Qin Huairu is right."
The yard is only so big; if we don't take it, someone else will.
The score was tied at 2-2, with neither side able to gain the upper hand.
Qin Huairu didn't have any money and needed to ask Yi Zhonghai to help him build the house, so he didn't dare to be too forceful. Yi Zhonghai, unwilling to spend the money, naturally wouldn't agree.
"Don't forget, newly built houses don't have property rights. Do you think the government will recognize them?"
This is the biggest problem, and also the reason why Yan Bugui wanted to bring Yi Zhonghai along.
Yan Bugui wanted to drag Yi Zhonghai into becoming holdouts, forcing the government to agree to their demands.
Yi Zhonghai is a stubborn person, making him a very suitable scapegoat.
Several people discussed it several times, but failed to reach a consensus.
Yan Bugui's house was never built.
The government is not unaware of the underhanded tactics employed by its subordinates.
In order to resolve this issue as quickly as possible, the government directly announced the scope of the demolition.
The area around Nanluoguxiang is not within the scope of the demolition.
The dream of getting rich in a courtyard house has been shattered.
Yi Zhonghai also breathed a sigh of relief.
In order to build houses, Qin Huairu even resorted to paying grain taxes.
If he pays his taxes a few more times, he'll die.
Xu Damao, however, didn't take it seriously at all and continued to arrange for people to repair the house.
Others were not happy about it.
They started building houses after seeing Xu Damao doing so.
If the house isn't demolished, then wasn't that a waste of money?
After discussing it, Geng Guangjian, Ma Ruijun, and a few others decided to settle accounts with Xu Damao.
“Xu Damao, you lied to us about building the house, you have to give us an explanation.”
Xu Damao deliberately came back, waiting for them to cause trouble.
"Explain what? Did I tell you to build the house?"
Point out exactly when I said that.
“We only started building our house after we saw you doing it.”
“That’s your own problem, what does it have to do with me?” Xu Damao retorted. “I drive every day, why don’t you guys buy one too?”
Faced with Xu Damao's shameless behavior, those people were completely helpless.
When Yi Zhonghai saw Xu Damao being besieged, he couldn't help but feel excited.
Seeing those people easily defeated, he was somewhat dissatisfied.
He decided to step forward and help everyone vent their anger in order to enhance his own prestige.
Only with prestige could he regain his status as a respected elder.
"Xu Damao, you must take responsibility for this. If you hadn't taken the lead, why would everyone else have followed suit?"
I've made the decision; you must compensate everyone for their losses.
Don't tell me you don't have money.
Everyone knows you're rich.
Xu Damao said with a face full of disdain: "How come there's an old codger like you everywhere?"
I have money, and I earned it through my own abilities. What does it have to do with you?
What right do you have to make decisions?
Based on your so-called status as an old man.
Let me tell you, if I acknowledge you, you're the boss; if I don't, you're nothing.
Yi Zhonghai's face turned black with anger: "You're being insolent. If you don't compensate everyone for their losses today, we won't let you off the hook."
Yi Zhonghai knew that he alone could not force Xu Damao to back down.
He had to get the people in the courtyard involved to pressure Xu Damao.
Xu Damao snorted: "I'd like to see how you're going to let me off the hook."
"If you're so capable, go ahead and try; I'll take it all."
Thanks to the propaganda of people like Yi Zhonghai, Xu Damao became notorious in the courtyard.
Now that Xu Damao has money again, no one dares to mess with him anymore.
Seeing that no one was willing to step forward, Yi Zhonghai could only give his old buddy a meaningful look.
Liu Haizhong stepped forward: "Da Mao, no matter what, you were the one who started this."
You owe everyone an explanation, both morally and logically.
"That way, you'll save face for me and compensate everyone for their losses."
Xu Damao spat on Liu Haizhong's face: "Who do you think you are, asking me to give you face?"
I'm putting it this way: I have no money, but you can take my life.
Yan Bugui immediately cowered and didn't dare to show his face. (End of Chapter)