Chapter 2248
Unexpected Visitor
Xu Damao turned and told He Yuzhu what had happened.
He Yuzhu immediately became alert: "You didn't imply that he would use dirty tricks, did you?"
People like He Guoqiang are not exactly law-abiding citizens. Their most common methods are hardly ethical.
If someone dies, the police will definitely investigate.
Xu Damao said, "Am I that stupid? Don't worry."
He tried to use underhanded tactics, but I stopped him on the spot.
I'm still hoping to see Bang Geng kick that old bastard Yi Zhonghai out of the house.
He Yuzhu was relieved after confirming with Xu Damao that he was not lying.
It's not worth getting yourself involved for the sake of those few scoundrels like Yi Zhonghai.
Xu Damao asked, "What about the housing problem?"
He Yuzhu said, "There's nothing you can do. The more you talk to them, the more restless they become."
The best approach is to ignore them.
This neglect lasted for more than half a year.
The people in the courtyard house could endure it at first, but later they couldn't.
They also worried that selling their houses would benefit others, so they dared not sell them.
Even though he wasn't going to sell the house, Yi Zhonghai wasn't at ease; he still wanted to trick everyone into moving back.
It's a pity that although everyone says nice things, no one is actually willing to move back.
Gradually, people stopped coming altogether.
Yi Zhonghai and his companions resumed their scavenging.
The weather wasn't very good that day, and the group was afraid something might happen, so they didn't go out.
Suddenly, several people walked in through the doorway.
"Who are you people?" Yan Bugui asked curiously.
"I'd like to ask you about someone, an old lady named Wu Yingrong."
Yan Bugui was taken aback, then looked at Yi Zhonghai with a puzzled expression.
Others may not know, but Yan Bugui is certain that Wu Yingrong is the name of the deaf old lady.
Yi Zhonghai stood up and looked at the group of people: "What do you want with her?"
One of the elderly men said, "I am her son, Jin Qihao."
"The deaf old lady's son?" Yan Bugui exclaimed in surprise. "Didn't the deaf old lady say that her son was dead?"
Jin Qihao explained, "My mother had two sons. My eldest brother did die, but I did not."
I later followed the Kuomintang to Taiwan.
This was something Yan Bugui didn't know; the only one who could know was Yi Zhonghai.
Yi Zhonghai also remembered.
When he visited the deaf old lady at the nursing home, she told him this.
After remembering this, Yi Zhonghai became somewhat afraid, fearing that Jin Qihao would come after him.
He was even more afraid that Jin Qihao would ask him for the deaf old lady's inheritance.
Yi Zhonghai was unwilling to admit this: "The old lady never told me that."
Jin Qihao took out a photo from his pocket; it was a picture of him with the deaf old lady before he left.
"This is a photo of me and my mom."
Yan Bugui craned his neck to take a look and immediately recognized the deaf old lady.
This cannot be denied: "It is indeed a photo of an old lady."
Yi Zhonghai's heart tightened, and he resolutely denied that the deaf old lady had said that.
"The old lady definitely didn't tell me about this. Maybe she was afraid of others finding out."
Everyone knows the situation back then, so Yi Zhonghai's words are quite reasonable.
“That’s possible.” Although Yan Bugui didn’t know whether Yi Zhonghai was telling the truth or not, he instinctively chose to speak up for Yi Zhonghai.
Jin Qihao didn't doubt Yi Zhonghai's words. His original identity was that of a member of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics.
It is most reasonable for the deaf old lady not to tell anyone about his existence.
"Don't misunderstand. I just wanted to come back and pay my respects to my mother."
Do you know where her grave is?
Yi Zhonghai's mind raced as he tried to find out Jin Qihao's identity.
"I know the old lady's grave. I personally attended her funeral."
However, I cannot accept your identity based solely on your words. Tell us, who are you?
Jin Qihao had no doubts and simply explained his identity.
Of course, he didn't say that he had been a secret service agent, but only that he was conscripted and later forced to go to Taiwan.
Later, he retired from the army and started a small business.
Now that I'm getting older, I just wanted to come and see my mother.
Yan Bugui asked curiously, "So, you're very rich?"
Jin Qihao smiled and said, "Actually, I'm not that rich. I just run a small business."
After listening, Yi Zhonghai had a vague idea in his mind.
He first gave Yan Bugui a wink, signaling him to keep an eye on Liu Haizhong.
Yan Bugui was puzzled, but he still did as Yi Zhonghai suggested.
Yi Zhonghai then began to fabricate stories from the past. Most of what he said was true, with only a small portion being false.
All the fake parts were pinned on He Yuzhu.
"It was because Sha Zhu reported the old lady's identity that she was forcibly sent to a nursing home."
Although I visit him often, I'm not physically present and can't take good care of him.
Later, when the old lady passed away, I was the one who helped with her funeral arrangements.
I feel bad for the old lady. I promised her that I would visit her during holidays.
But as you can see, there are only a few of us left in the yard.
We can only make a living by scavenging for scraps; I simply don't have the means to take care of the old lady.
Looking at the piles of junk in the yard, Jin Qihao believed about 80% of what Yi Zhonghai had said.
"I'm sorry to my mom."
That idiot Zhu, how could he be so heartless as to attack a defenseless old woman?
I remember my mom saying she treated him like her own grandson.
Yi Zhonghai said indignantly, "The old lady has misjudged him. That idiot Zhu is a complete ingrate."
The old lady treated him like her own son.
Once he's all grown up, he turns his back on us.
He considered the old woman a burden and refused to take care of her.
Jin Qihao said angrily, "He dared to talk so much about my mother, I won't let him get away with it."
Yi Zhonghai feigned concern and said, "Please don't. Sha Zhu is quite something now; he's a well-known wealthy man in Beijing."
We can't afford to mess with him.
Jin Qihao snorted: "There are plenty of rich people in the world, who does he think he is?"
Brother Yi, I want to thank you for taking care of my mother.
I have another favor to ask: I hope you can take me to pay my respects to my mother.
"Of course, it's too late today, how about we go tomorrow?" Yi Zhonghai quickly agreed.
Jin Qihao shook his head: "No need to rush. I need to prepare some offerings. We'll go after we're ready."
“No problem. The old lady is my godmother, and I should have gone to pay my respects to her a long time ago.”
Yi Zhonghai expressed his loyalty to the deaf old lady.
Jin Qihao reached out and beckoned, and the person behind him took out a stack of money.
"You're having a tough time, this is a small token of my appreciation, Brother Yi, you must accept it."
"No, that won't do. The old lady is my godmother, how can I take your money?" Although Yi Zhonghai really wanted it, he still chose to decline.
Yan Bugui's eyes turned red.
With his sharp eyesight, he could tell at a glance that it was at least five thousand yuan.
He wished he could squeeze past Yi Zhonghai and get the money himself.
Jin Qihao said, "Since my mother is your godmother, then you are my godbrother."
If you want to acknowledge me as your younger brother, then don't refuse.
Yi Zhonghai then accepted the money: "Then I'll shamelessly accept it."
Our current conditions are indeed not good, I'm sorry to have troubled you.
After chatting for a while, Jin Qihao left with his men.
He didn't completely trust Yi Zhonghai, but wanted to find the people who stayed behind to inquire about the news.
Unfortunately, some people encountered accidents, and others could not be contacted. (End of Chapter)