Siheyuan: I just came across and wanted to chase me away

Chapter 874: Sending the message to Tiedan

Gu Nan sat alone in his room, his thoughts drifting further and further away, the smile on his face growing wider. He thought to himself that as long as the courtyard could be thrown into chaos because of this incident, he would be able to reap the benefits and watch a hilarious joke.

He imagined that Liu Haizhong, with his personality, would feel incredibly privileged if he knew he had a chance to profit from the deaf old lady's house, and he might even brag about it in front of everyone in the courtyard. But Liu Haizhong could never have imagined that his beloved son, Liu Guangtian, would be prominently listed among those sent to the countryside. Gu Nan couldn't help but chuckle to himself just imagining Liu Haizhong's stunned, tearful expression upon hearing the news.

Gu Nan was filled with hatred for the people in this courtyard. He felt they had constantly been putting him in trouble, causing him considerable suffering. And the scheming, the subtle plotting and gradual revenge, was precisely what he relished. He found the most exhilarating experience in watching them tear at each other like mad dogs, the chaos unleashed. It was like a meticulously orchestrated chess game, with him as the master chess player, firmly in control.

At this moment, Gu Nan found the life of the manipulator, hidden behind the scenes, increasingly pleasurable. He turned to look at Ran Qiuye and Gu Shiwan, who were already soundly asleep in bed, and a wave of tenderness welled up in his heart. In this world filled with calculations and hatred, they were the only warmth left in his heart. He quietly rose, tucked the quilt around them, and then lay down, slowly drifting off to sleep.

The next morning, while the sky was still twilight, Gu Nan rose early to go to work. Normally, he wouldn't have needed to be there so early, but he knew that after last night, the families involved in the scheme to seize the deaf old lady's house would have already gathered to discuss their plans. Therefore, he had to get the word out before everyone left, letting them know what kind of turmoil was about to unfold in the courtyard.

As soon as Gu Nan walked into the yard, he saw Tiedan brushing his teeth with a toothbrush holder. He raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a meaningful smile, and called out to Tiedan, "Tiedan, come here, I want to tell you something."

Tiedan heard Gu Nan's greeting, still holding his toothbrush in his mouth, and responded vaguely. Although he was a little puzzled about what Gu Nan wanted to talk to him about, he still put down the toothbrush holder and trotted over. He looked at Gu Nan with curiosity and asked, "Brother Gu Nan, what do you want to talk to me about?"

Gu Nan glanced around, making sure no one was around. Then he leaned over to Tiedan and, lowering his voice, told him everything about Liu Haizhong and his family's secret plot to divide up the deaf old lady's house. He then fixed Tiedan with a serious look and said, "Remember, we can't rush this. We have to spread the word slowly, and it's best if everyone in this courtyard knows about it. Then, we'll see what they can come up with to deal with it."

Tiedan had been working at the factory for so many days that he had seen a bit of the world. He immediately understood what Gu Nan meant when he heard what he said. He patted his chest, looked at Gu Nan confidently and said, "Brother Gu Nan, don't worry. I will definitely handle this matter properly for you and make sure everyone in the courtyard knows about it."

Gu Nan nodded with satisfaction, a relieved smile on his face. He raised his hand and patted Tiedan's shoulder gently, saying, "Okay, it's up to you then. I'll go to work first. When I get back from get off work, I guess the courtyard will be bustling." After that, he turned and left the courtyard, walking towards the factory.

After Gu Nan left, Tiedan stood there, thinking about how to publicize this matter. As he was thinking, he looked up and saw his father coming out of the house. Tiedan suddenly had an idea and hurried to greet him, saying, "Dad, I'm going to work."

Tiedan's father looked at his son with a feeling of deep emotion. He never thought that Gu Nan would really keep his promise and arrange for Tiedan to work in the factory. He looked at Tiedan seriously and said earnestly: "When you get to the factory, you must learn from the masters and don't be lazy. Got it?"

Tiedan nodded obediently and continued, "Dad, I want to tell you something about the deaf old lady's house in the backyard." Then, Tiedan repeated in detail what Gu Nan had told him. After he finished, he looked at his father and said seriously, "When the time comes, you must pretend to be careless and tell others about this. This is what Brother Gu Nan specifically told you to do."

After hearing what his son said, Tiedan's father, although he didn't quite understand why Gu Nan did this, he knew that Gu Nan must have his own plans for making such an arrangement. He nodded, looked at Tiedan and said, "Tiedan, don't worry, I'll leave this matter to you. I will definitely do a great job for you. Hurry up and go to work, don't be late."

Tiedan was still very confident in his father's ability to do things. After hearing what his father said, he said nothing more and turned around and left home.

After Tiedan left, his father stood in the courtyard, wondering how to tell anyone about this. He knew he couldn't just bring it up in the courtyard. After all, Tiedan had said the Liu family in the backyard, the Jia and Yi Zhonghai families in the middle courtyard, and the Yan Bugui family in the front courtyard were involved. These people held considerable influence within the courtyard, and if he spoke out in public, they would surely suppress him. Not only would his plans fail, but he might also get himself and his son into trouble.

Tiedan's father was a laid-back, leisurely man. He wasn't in the least anxious to tell the people at the courtyard about the incident. After all, he made a living collecting scrap and was accustomed to a leisurely pace of life. He figured he couldn't explain the situation to them with just his mouth.

That day, Tiedan's father, as usual, was carrying his slightly worn sack and holding a long stick with a hook on the end, searching the streets for recyclable items. As he was wandering around the courtyard, he happened to run into a neighbor who lived there. Tiedan's father immediately smiled kindly and greeted him, "Hey, what are you doing?"

The neighbor was walking with his head down, and when he heard Tiedan's father's voice, he was really startled. But he was also a quick-witted person, so he quickly calmed down, looked up at Tiedan's father, and said, "Oh, it's my day off today, so I thought I'd go shopping. You said Tiedan is working in the steel mill now, why are you still working so hard?"