Chapter 2293
Yan Bugui guessed the truth
With a few persuasive words, Yi Zhonghai managed to appease Qin Huairu.
During this process, he was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat, and his clothes inside were soaked.
Yi Zhonghai knew all too well that the real crisis was not yet over.
To resolve this crisis, we must persuade Yan Bugui to shut up.
Compared to Liu Haizhong and Qin Huairu, Yan Bugui was much more shrewd.
Yan Bugui hummed a little tune, dreaming of getting rich, and returned to the courtyard house.
"Old Yi, I'm back."
"How did things go?" Yi Zhonghai didn't rush to talk about the plan, but first asked about Yan Bugui's work.
Yan Bugui said smugly, "Don't you trust me to handle things?"
Ran Qiuye has already agreed and is even planning to help me poach the chef from Sha Zhu Restaurant.
Seeing that Yan Bugui spoke with such confidence, Yi Zhonghai had no doubts.
Then, he told Yan Bugui about his plan.
It's better to speak up than for Yan Bugui to hear it from someone else.
This makes him seem unguarded.
This will also prevent Yan Bugui from overthinking things.
But Yan Bugui is a man who would not be able to ignore this.
Upon hearing this, Yan Bugui immediately sensed that Yi Zhonghai's purpose was not simple.
"Old Yi, why do you want them all to come back?"
Yi Zhonghai continued to prioritize morality, bringing out his theory of mutual help and support.
"I want to let Sha Zhu know that not everyone is as heartless as him."
What he did was completely unnecessary.
Yan Bugui was even less convinced by his words: "We don't need to do this just out of spite."
Supporting women, elderly people, and children is the most expensive thing.
Even though we're making money now, there's no need to throw it all at them.
Yi Zhonghai was not happy to hear this.
What does it mean to say that taking care of the elderly is the most expensive thing?
The elderly have worked hard all their lives, shouldn't they be respected and cared for by their younger generations?
“Old Yan, your thinking is dangerous. According to you, the younger generation shouldn’t be responsible for your old age.”
Yan Bugui was a little embarrassed: "That's not what I meant. I was just worried that if they get a headache or fever, it will cost a lot of money."
If it's just about eating, I definitely won't object.
Yi Zhonghai said earnestly, "Old Yan, I have a good talk with you."
Why are you still so calculating?
Have you forgotten the losses you suffered from calculating things for your children?
Yes, I know you have a point.
But we're all neighbors. If a neighbor has a problem, should we just ignore it because it costs money?
If you treat them like this, aren't you afraid your children will treat you the same way in the future?
Just as Yan Bugui was about to refute, a thought suddenly struck him, and he felt that he had found the truth.
Who is Yi Zhonghai?
As a long-time partner, Yan Bugui believed he knew him quite well.
Yi Zhonghai's true character is far worse than what he claims to be.
Bringing people from the courtyard along is definitely not a matter of neighborly affection.
It's highly likely that the goal is the same as having him take care of them in their old age.
Having guessed Yi Zhonghai's purpose, Yan Bugui found it even more difficult to say anything.
If Yi Zhonghai is worried that the Jia family will be unfilial, then he has even more reason to worry.
When Yi Zhonghai was alive, he certainly didn't have to fear the Jia family's filial impiety.
But he was a few years younger than Yi Zhonghai, so he would definitely live longer than Yi Zhonghai.
Once Yi Zhonghai dies, if he wants to continue his current life, he must control the Jia family.
How to control the Jia family.
That's naturally due to their large numbers.
Having figured all this out, Yan Bugui immediately changed his tune: "You're right, I welcome them back to live here."
If Lao Liu doesn't agree, I'll try to persuade him for you.
Yi Zhonghai was taken aback, not expecting Yan Bugui to be so easy to talk to.
However, he felt much relieved after Yan Bugui agreed.
He wouldn't be at ease if he knew that Yan Bugui thought he would die young.
Yi Zhonghai didn't think so. He believed Liu Haizhong was too fat and had health problems, so he definitely wouldn't live longer than him.
Yan Bugui was too stingy; he ate poorly when he was young, so he wouldn't live a long life either.
Only he can live to at least a hundred years old.
"Huai Ru and Lao Liu have already agreed. Since you agree as well, then we have reached a consensus."
Yan Bugui was surprised that Yi Zhonghai had already persuaded the two men, but he felt much more at ease.
Back home, Yan Bugui couldn't help but feel smug.
The older woman asked curiously, "What happy thing happened today?"
Yan Bugui whispered Yi Zhonghai's idea to the Third Aunt.
Like Yan Bugui, the three aunts immediately started calculating how much money they would have to spend.
"We spend money to buy their houses and then have to support them for nothing."
That's so stupid.
Yan Bugui laughed and said, "You've miscalculated."
Old Yi can afford to buy their houses and support them for free.
We can also benefit from this.
It's not like it's using our money.
The three women lowered their heads and recalculated the plan following Yan Bugui's train of thought.
"You're right. With those people watching over us, Qin Huairu wouldn't dare to be disrespectful to us."
This can be considered our guarantee.
By the way, could Old Yi be thinking the same thing?
They're a perfect couple; they think alike.
Yan Bugui nodded: "Just keep this to yourself. Don't tell anyone."
The old woman said, "Don't worry, I'm not stupid. If the old neighbors come back next time, I might help persuade them."
"Persuading them is an option," Yan Bugui said, feeling it would benefit his family, so he agreed.
After returning home, Geng Guangjian told his family about what had happened.
Upon hearing this, Geng Guangjian's daughter-in-law was so excited that she couldn't help but blurt out what was on her mind.
“Mom and Dad, I think what Uncle Yi said makes sense. You really should move back home.”
Geng Guangjian was somewhat inclined to move back to take advantage of the situation, but his daughter-in-law's quick statement made him feel dissatisfied.
Geng Guangjian's wife, Jiao Xiuli, said, "You're just hoping we'll move out."
Geng Maoling's wife quickly explained, "Mom, that's not what I meant."
What I mean is, we should sell the courtyard house as soon as possible.
He Yuzhu was having a contest with an old man, and we were caught in the middle, not pleasing anyone.
Look at them now, everyone who followed He Yuzhu has become rich, and everyone who followed Uncle Yi is about to become rich too.
For the people like us, life goes on as before.
To put it bluntly, people say you're like weather vanes, bending whichever way the wind blows.
Geng Guangjian snorted: "You know it sounds bad, but you still say it."
Do you think your mother and I want this?
Don't you even consider that He Yuzhu and that old man—neither of them are people we can afford to offend?
In Geng Guangjian's view, the actions of the courtyard houses back then were out of necessity.
Behind the scenes, he did have his regrets.
If I had known He Yuzhu was so capable, I should have followed him.
It's all because He Yuzhu is so selfish and doesn't show his abilities.
After the meal, Geng Guangjian went to find the other people and told them about Yi Zhonghai's conditions.
Nobody believed it.
"Guangjian, how much did that old man give you? Why are you taking his side like this?"
"That's right. In all these years, when has this old man ever let us take advantage of him?"
"Is there a trap here?"
Geng Guangjian said, embarrassed and annoyed, "If you don't believe me, fine. This old man has now hooked up with the deaf old lady's godson, and he's got plenty of money."
What does he want from you?
An old man told me to tell you that he would negotiate terms with each of you one by one.
You'll understand when you meet this old man.
Seeing the seriousness with which Geng Guangjian spoke, the others couldn't help but believe him. (End of Chapter)