Chapter 2278
The Deaf Old Lady's Contribution
After changing their clothes, the two went to Liu Haizhong's room, where they learned that Liu Haizhong was going to call Liu Guangqi back.
The Liu brothers immediately showed their dissatisfaction.
In their view, calling Liu Guangqi back at this time would be letting Liu Guangqi get away with it.
They went to so much trouble to please Yi Zhonghai, so why should Liu Guangqi come back and take advantage of them?
The two exchanged a glance and reached a consensus: they absolutely could not agree to it.
“Dad, you know what kind of temper my older brother has. How could he possibly listen to us?”
"Yes. We also asked our older brother to come back, but he said he was too busy with work and didn't have time."
Liu Haizhong was taken aback: "When did you contact him?"
Liu Guangfu gave Liu Guangtian a wink: "We ran into him just a few days ago."
Liu Guangtian reacted quickly and said, "Yes, we did run into him a few days ago in Xizhimen."
"Did he really say he didn't have time?"
"Correct."
“It’s not far from his house to our courtyard house. I don’t believe he’s so busy that he doesn’t even have time for this.” Liu Haizhong was very sad, but still held a glimmer of hope.
"That's what he said. If you don't believe me, you can call him from the alley entrance and ask."
The two brothers weren't afraid of Liu Haizhong making phone calls, because Liu Guangqi almost never answers the phone.
Even if Liu Guangqi answers the phone and hears Liu Haizhong's voice, he will deliberately hang up the phone under the pretext of a meeting.
Liu Haizhong also knew that Liu Guangqi was using a meeting as an excuse to avoid answering his calls.
He was afraid of being laughed at, so he didn't dare to make a scene.
"This is our family matter. What does it matter if others hear about it?"
"Then you should tell the old man to install a telephone in our courtyard," Liu Guangtian suddenly said.
Liu Haizhong was tempted, but felt it was unrealistic.
"Just to make me call Guangqi, do you think Lao Yi would agree to that?"
Liu Guangtian's suggestion to install a telephone was not for Liu Guangqi's sake at all.
This is their actual need.
The two of them work outside, but they have no real authority.
Each time, he had to run back to report to Yi Zhonghai, and then it would have to be reviewed by Yan Bugui and Qin Huairu before a decision could be made.
This is too tiring.
They wouldn't mind if you provided them with a car.
They weren't allowed to drive the car in the yard. If things got urgent, they would have to take a taxi.
Last time, I took a taxi back because of something.
As a result, they were questioned for a long time and complained about spending money recklessly.
At that time, Yan Bugui and Qin Huairu established a rule: from then on, one had to write a report and obtain their permission before taking a taxi.
They won't reimburse you without your consent.
To get permission, they would have to go back to the courtyard house to apply.
But they've already returned to their courtyard house, so why would they need to take a taxi?
This is an endless loop.
If there were a telephone in the compound, things would be much easier. They could find a public phone outside and use it to ask for instructions and report directly.
"Who said I installed a phone just to call my brother?"
You can tell the old man it's for the convenience of doing business.
We installed a telephone back when we were doing business. It was so convenient back then.
Upon hearing this, Liu Haizhong thought it made sense and agreed to go find Yi Zhonghai.
Yan Jiedi called He Yuzhu as soon as she came out of the courtyard.
He Yuzhu had something to do at the time, so they arranged to meet at the Chaoyang Hotel that evening.
When they met, Yan Jiedi told He Yuzhu everything she had learned.
"Brother Zhu, I don't think they're anything to be afraid of."
When Xu Damao learned that He Yuzhu had sent Yan Jiedi to the courtyard to inquire about news, he followed along to listen.
Hearing Yan Jiedi's judgment, he became curious: "What makes you so sure?"
Yan Jiedi explained, "It's simple. Their business is barely started, and they're already scheming against each other. I won't go into what kind of person my dad is. He asked me to help out, and he even demanded that I hand over 30% of my salary."
They also bought a minivan for the family.
An old man shared the food with Bang Gengkai, not letting my brother and the others touch it.
My brother and his family need to buy some things, but they have to figure out how to do it themselves.
Also, when I came back, I ran into my third brother at the entrance of the alley.
My third brother complained to me that even farting requires the approval of my uncle, my dad, and Qin Huairu.
I refuse to believe they can run a successful business this way.
Xu Damao laughed heartily: "So, your dad and Sister Qin are in charge of finances."
Your dad is a miserly old man, and Qin Huairu is a woman who only takes and never gives.
"If we put them in charge of finances, how can the business even operate?"
Yan Jiedi had no objection to Yan Bugui being called "Old Man Yan the Stingy".
Not only does Xu Damao call Yan Bugui that, she calls him that in private too.
"That's why I said their business won't last long. They're just taking Jin Qihao for a fool, they're after his money."
Although He Yuzhu agreed with them, he did not let his guard down.
Yi Zhonghai and his ilk are indeed not a threat. Yi Zhonghai's three tricks are only effective against those who are not thinking clearly.
Thinking you can do business with just those three tricks is a pipe dream.
He Yuzhu was worried about Jin Qihao. He didn't quite believe that Jin Qihao would be completely handed over to Yi Zhonghai and the others.
"Alright, stop laughing. When will their happy family business open?"
Yan Jiedi said, "My third brother said that the shops in Wangfujing will be renovated this week."
They were planning to open next Saturday.
Xu Damao turned to look at He Yuzhu: "Should we have the shops in Wangfujing offer some discounts to cause them some trouble?"
After thinking about it, He Yuzhu still rejected Xu Damao's suggestion.
Offering discounts just because of Yi Zhonghai's fried chicken shop is giving Yi Zhonghai too much credit.
Moreover, the real profit of a fried chicken shop doesn't come from selling fried chicken, but from the shop space it owns.
"No need. They only have three fried chicken shops in total, it won't affect our business."
Xu Damao said, "I know it won't have any impact. I just want them to pay me back, don't I?"
He Yuzhu shook his head: "So what if they lose money? It's not like the money they lost was theirs."
As long as Jin Qihao is willing to pay, he can't harm them at all.
Xu Damao was taken aback, then he understood.
Yi Zhonghai has a wealthy backer. As long as Jin Qihao is around, whether or not money is lost is irrelevant.
"They got off too easy."
Who said no.
He Yuzhu thought that without Sha Zhu, Yi Zhonghai and the others would never have a good life.
He never imagined that the son of a deaf old woman would appear and become a sucker for Yi Zhonghai and his gang.
In retrospect, across two generations, Yi Zhonghai and his family have been able to live a good life thanks to the deaf old lady.
In Sha Zhu's life, it was the deaf old lady who tricked Lou Xiao'e into having a son with Sha Zhu.
After that, it became the courtyard house's ATM.
Without Lou Xiao'e, Sha Zhu would have no ability to support Yi Zhonghai and his ilk.
In this lifetime, he was the deaf old lady's biological son, who personally stepped in to act as an ATM for Yi Zhonghai and his associates.
For Yi Zhonghai and his group, the deaf old lady was truly a benefactor.
However, the deaf old lady would definitely not be happy.
In Sha Zhu's lifetime, the deaf old lady's life wasn't too bad.
Because of Lou Xiao'e, Sha Zhu had his first taste of meat, and he was truly grateful to the deaf old lady, treating her like his own grandmother.
Throughout their lives, Yi Zhonghai and his companions didn't possess the conscience of Sha Zhu, and the deaf old lady never had a good life. (End of Chapter)