Chapter 2290
Yi Zhonghai's Conditions
While Yan Bugui was taking action, Yi Zhonghai was not idle either, starting negotiations with the people in the courtyard from his home.
Among the remaining people, the most prestigious were Geng Guangjian and Ma Ruijun.
Yi Zhonghai then had Liu Guangtian call Geng Guangjian back.
Geng Guangjian thought there was going to be another meeting, so he came to the courtyard house with the intention of just checking it out.
When they arrived at the courtyard house and didn't see anyone else, they started to have some doubts.
When I met Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong alone, I had a bad feeling.
Yi Zhonghai is now a wealthy man and has no need to scheme against them.
The only thing Geng Guangjian could think of was the housing problem.
However, it's impossible to get him to compromise.
"Uncle, Uncle, what can I do for you?"
"Can't I contact you if there's nothing wrong?" Liu Haizhong said with dissatisfaction.
Liu Haizhong is a person who likes to be high and mighty. When he's down on his luck, he lacks confidence.
With money in his hands, his confidence returned. He started putting on that arrogant, domineering air again.
Geng Guangjian pursed his lips and ignored Liu Haizhong.
This is not like before, when everyone was trapped in the courtyard and had to compromise and please the three old men.
Liu Haizhong was so angry that he wanted to stand up.
"Old Liu."
At this moment, Yi Zhonghai spoke up.
Liu Haizhong couldn't see the situation clearly, but Yi Zhonghai could.
Since everyone moved out of the courtyard house, the people in the courtyard have become harder to manage.
The old system is completely unusable now.
Continuing with that approach will only push everyone in the courtyard to He Yuzhu's side.
Liu Haizhong was somewhat unconvinced, but he still obediently sat down.
Everyone's good life now is all thanks to Yi Zhonghai. Liu Haizhong also had to know better than to go against Yi Zhonghai's wishes.
Yi Zhonghai breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Liu Haizhong hadn't contradicted him.
He originally didn't want to bring Liu Haizhong along for this negotiation, fearing that Liu Haizhong might lose his temper and cause a scene.
"Guangjian, don't worry. It's a good thing we asked you to come here this time."
Geng Guangjian was not at ease and remained wary of Yi Zhonghai.
The people in the courtyard had long since figured out who Yi Zhonghai was.
What Yi Zhonghai calls a good thing is often not a good thing for ordinary residents like them.
"Grandpa, you can speak now, I'm listening."
Yi Zhonghai sensed Geng Guangjian's attitude but didn't take it to heart.
He believed that as long as he stated his conditions, Geng Guangjian would definitely not refuse.
"The three of us old men discussed it and decided to turn our courtyard house into a nursing home."
"Congratulations, sir, you've finally achieved your wish." Geng Guangjian immediately offered his congratulations.
Everyone knows that providing for one's elders is Yi Zhonghai's biggest dream.
Yi Zhonghai's dream has come true, and we should congratulate him for it, both emotionally and logically.
Geng Guangjian's wariness of Yi Zhonghai lessened considerably, and he felt that Yi Zhonghai's retirement was secure, so he would let them go.
Yi Zhonghai was quite pleased to hear Geng Guangjian's congratulations.
"The main reason I called you here is to invite you to join the nursing home."
"I'm joining a nursing home?" Geng Guangjian was very puzzled.
He has a son who is quite filial, so why would he want to join a nursing home for no reason?
Yi Zhonghai's three children are unfilial and need to rely on others to support them in their old age.
He doesn't need it.
Having a son and then having to find someone else to take care of you in your old age doesn't sound good to others.
Geng Guangjian wanted to refuse, but was afraid of offending Yi Zhonghai, so he stood there stunned for a moment.
Yi Zhonghai nodded firmly: "Yes, not only you, but I want to invite everyone else in as well."
Geng Guangjian hadn't expected Yi Zhonghai's plan to be so grand: "Uncle, how could you think of that?"
Yi Zhonghai explained, "Look, nowadays everyone is an only child."
From now on, every household will have four plus two plus one.
You said that the young couple had to face four elderly people, including their grandparents, right after getting married.
With so many elderly people needing care, how are young people supposed to work? We, the older generation, can't be too selfish; we need to leave room for young people to develop.
So I thought we could all retire together in a courtyard house.
This will allow children to focus on building the nation without any worries.
What do you think of my idea?
Can Geng Guangjian say it's bad?
The problems Yi Zhonghai mentioned have actually already emerged quite a bit. Many families are now starting to encounter these issues.
"You're right, that's true. But..."
What worries Geng Guangjian the most is money.
He feared that Yi Zhonghai would take the opportunity to amass wealth again, forcing him to contribute money and property.
Yi Zhonghai then asked, "You can share your thoughts."
Yi Zhonghai's amiable tone only made Geng Guangjian more worried.
It is well known that the more approachable Yi Zhonghai appears, the more insidious his scheming is.
Back then, Yi Zhonghai forced everyone to donate to the Jia family, and he made it sound so nice.
People in the same compound should help each other.
In the end, they were the ones who helped the Jia family. They never received any help from the Jia family.
Despite his concerns, Geng Guangjian still voiced his concerns.
He was afraid that if he didn't explain the problem clearly, Yi Zhonghai would take matters into his own hands and confiscate his house.
"Well, my house is going to be left to my son and grandson."
Yi Zhonghai laughed heartily: "You're worried about that?"
I'm telling you, you don't need to worry. I have money now and I plan to buy the house.
When the time comes, your family can use the proceeds from the mortgage to buy a house for your child elsewhere.
You and your wife can continue living in your house.
And let me tell you, in my nursing home, you'll have plenty of food and drink, and you won't have to spend a penny.
This condition baffled Geng Guangjian.
Yi Zhonghai got a windfall; it fell right into his lap.
Geng Guangjian didn't believe it, so he slapped himself. The pain on his face told him that everything he had just heard was true.
Yi Zhonghai, of course, had no idea what Geng Guangjian was thinking, and asked, "Why are you hitting yourself for no reason?"
Geng Guangjian thought to himself, "Of course I don't believe Yi Zhonghai's words."
He Yuzhu had long since exposed Yi Zhonghai's stingy nature.
No one expected to gain any advantage from Yi Zhonghai.
However, he knew he couldn't say this to Yi Zhonghai's face.
"It's nothing, my face is just a little itchy."
Yi Zhonghai knew he wasn't telling the truth, but he didn't press the matter further.
What did I say?
Geng Guangjian took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement.
He got a great deal by following the conditions Yi Zhonghai just mentioned.
How could Geng Guangjian possibly refuse such a windfall?
Before agreeing, there are still some questions to clarify.
"Uncle, what you're saying is certainly a good thing, and I support it."
However, providing retirement for so many people requires a lot of money.
What should we do with this money?
Yi Zhonghai said confidently, "Don't worry about money. Our fried chicken shop makes a lot of money every month."
"Our restaurant will open next month. Will we still be short of money then?"
Geng Guangjian was indeed relieved, but he did not immediately agree.
Geng Guangjian wanted to go back and discuss it with the other people.
They were so badly burned by Yi Zhonghai that they dared not easily believe his words.
"Uncle, can I go back and discuss this with my wife and son?"
Even if I agree myself, it won't make a difference if they don't agree.
When Yi Zhonghai saw that Geng Guangjian was interested, he smiled and said, "Of course."
If you meet other people, you can tell them about it. (End of Chapter)