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

Chapter 853: This matter can only be begged by Yi Zhonghai

He Yuzhu opened his mouth, wanting to say something. His gaze unconsciously flicked back to where Lu Jia and Gu Nan had just been talking, filled with confusion. The interaction between Lu Jia and Gu Nan was truly bizarre; he couldn't fathom their relationship. Their expressions and tones as they spoke seemed to conceal some hidden secret, which piqued He Yuzhu's curiosity.

When Gu Nan returned home, Ran Qiuye, as if she had been waiting for a long time, immediately came to greet him. With a somewhat mysterious expression on her face, she looked at Gu Nan and asked, "Gu Nan, do you know what happened in the courtyard?"

Gu Nan was slightly stunned, shook his head helplessly, and said, "How would I know what happened? I just got back. Tell me quickly, what happened?"

Ran Qiuye moved closer to Gu Nan and lowered her voice, saying, "Gu Nan, you don't know. Today, Jia Zhang mysteriously went to the backyard and stayed there for a long time. Although I don't know what she was doing, I could hear her talking to someone for a long time."

Gu Nan listened, but didn't take it too seriously. In his opinion, Jia Zhangshi and Liu Haizhong weren't decent people to begin with, and if they were together, they might be planning something shameful. He snorted softly and didn't think about it any further.

At this time, at the Jia family, Jia Zhang saw Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu walking together from afar. If it were in the past, seeing Qin Huairu and Yi Zhonghai so close, Jia Zhang would definitely be furious, but now the situation is different. She still hopes that Yi Zhonghai can give her some advice, so she can only suppress her dissatisfaction.

Yi Zhonghai dragged his exhausted body to Jia Zhangshi and asked impatiently, "I don't know why you called me here? Is there something wrong? I'm exhausted now and want to go back and rest."

Jia Zhang looked at Qin Huairu, then turned her gaze to Yi Zhonghai and said, "Don't you know what just happened?" Then, Jia Zhang recounted everything that happened in the backyard in detail. When she got excited, she couldn't help but raise her voice: "I never thought that Liu Haizhong in the backyard would also set his sights on the deaf old lady's house and want to occupy it!"

Qin Huairu's eyes flickered with a hint of smug delight when she heard this. She thought to herself that if she could truly occupy the deaf old lady's house in the backyard, her family's life would surely improve. Having more houses would not only provide more space, but it might also improve the family's financial situation. After all, with more houses, she could find ways to rent them out or use them for other purposes.

After hearing this, Yi Zhonghai's face flushed with anger. He was already depressed because he had become a third-level fitter, and now he heard that Jia Zhang and others were planning to occupy the deaf old lady's house, he was even more furious. He couldn't help but ask, "Why are you occupying the deaf old lady's house? Don't you think about what others will say if this gets out?"

Jia Zhang looked at Yi Zhonghai with a pitiful expression on her face, and blurted out all her thoughts: "Old Yi, look at our family's current situation. A whole family is squeezed into such a small place. If we don't have a house, how are we going to live in the future? The children are growing up day by day, and they don't have a decent place to live. Please be kind and help us think of a solution." As she spoke, she reached out to wipe away her non-existent tears, trying to gain Yi Zhonghai's sympathy.

When Yi Zhonghai heard Jia Zhang's request, he instinctively wanted to refuse. He knew that his current situation was much worse than before, and his words carried less weight in the courtyard. Jia Zhang, on the other hand, naturally understood that she had little say in the courtyard and would probably not be able to convince Yi Zhonghai on her own.

So, Jia Zhang secretly tugged at the corner of Qin Huairu's clothes, her eyes full of anxiety and suggestion. Although she didn't say anything, Qin Huairu instantly understood what her mother-in-law meant. Qin Huairu sighed secretly in her heart. She knew that she had to speak up about this matter. If she didn't help persuade Yi Zhonghai, Jia Zhang would definitely scold her endlessly.

Qin Huairu raised her head and looked at Yi Zhonghai with a flattering smile on her face. She said, "Uncle Yi, you see, although you are no longer the eldest uncle, your prestige has always been there after all these years in the Siheyuan. Everyone respects you in their hearts, and your words still carry a lot of weight."

Yi Zhonghai narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at Qin Huairu. He knew that while her words were somewhat flattering, they did have some truth to them. However, he still said with a wry smile, "Qin Huairu, Jia Zhang, you are all aware of my current situation at the steel mill. I'm only a third-level fitter, and nothing compared to what I used to be. At the Siheyuan, I'm no longer the boss who can make the final decision, so this matter is really not going to be easy."

Qin Huairu was speechless when she heard what Yi Zhonghai said, not knowing how to respond. She lowered her head and pondered for a while, quickly thinking of ways to persuade Yi Zhonghai. After a moment, she raised her head, looked at Yi Zhonghai sincerely, and said, "Uncle Yi, please think about it again. You really have to help us with this matter. Think about it, if the deaf old lady's house is really occupied by Liu Haizhong in the end, it will be very disadvantageous for our family."

Yi Zhonghai frowned slightly and looked at Qin Huairu, as if waiting for her to continue. Qin Huairu saw this and continued, "Uncle Yi, think about it again. Banggeng will be going to the countryside soon. When he comes back, if he doesn't even have a house, how will he find a wife in the future? You have always taken good care of our family. Please help us again this time."

After hearing what Qin Huairu said, Yi Zhonghai understood what she meant. His relationship with He Yuzhu was strained, and Jia Dongxu had passed away. When he got old, he might really have to rely on Banggeng to take care of him. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but waver.

Yi Zhonghai looked at Qin Huairu, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Okay, I'll go find Liu Haizhong and talk to him about this. However, I can't guarantee that it will succeed. After all, Liu Haizhong is now the real boss of the Siheyuan."

Qin Huairu was delighted to see Yi Zhonghai relax, and quickly continued, "Uncle Yi, if this matter really doesn't work out, let's make a big deal out of it, and even let Yan Bugui know. Just think about it, with so many people involved, let's see what Liu Haizhong can say then."