Chapter 14

And it was an illegal operation?

Neither Jia Jia Jia Dongxu's mother nor Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu believed it.

In their hearts, Jia Jia Jia Dongxu was formidable; with just a little more effort, he would be even more impressive than Yi Zhonghai!

Unable to make sense of it, Jia Jia Jia Dongxu's mother pointed at Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu and cursed loudly: "Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu, you jinx!"

"Ever since my son married you, we haven't had a single good day,"

"Why don't you go lie in bed in my son's place!"

"You have a fate that kills husbands!"

"Oh, my son, why is your life so bitter?"

Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu had endured for so many years, but this Third Third Third Third Time the insults finally ignited her anger.

She retorted, "If your son had any capability, would he have ended up marrying a rural woman like me?"

"It's simply that your son is useless."

Jia Jia Jia Dongxu's mother had always been the absolute authority in their household.

How dare Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu speak to her like that?

Jia Jia Jia Dongxu's mother grabbed a feather duster to beat Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu, who promptly ran outside.

News of the incident quickly spread throughout the courtyard.

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye took a bite of pork rib, the corners of his mouth lifting: "The people in the courtyard are about to enjoy a banquet."

In the original plot, Jia Jia Jia Dongxu died early, leaving Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu a widow.

It seems everything is destined to proceed as before.

After Jia Jia Jia Dongxu's mother and Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu made a huge scene, Yi Zhonghai arrived to mediate.

"Jia Jia Dongxu is hospitalized; what are you two fighting about?"

"Hurry up and figure out how to gather the surgery fees!"

Yi Zhonghai's words finally made Jia Jia Jia Dongxu's mother stop her hand.

Money?

She had no money!

Her savings were reserved for her old age.

Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu had no money either; she truly possessed none.

Even when Jia Jia Jia Dongxu received his wages, that money never ended up in her hands.

The family's daily food and necessities were all obtained through her acting pitiful and playing the victim to solicit charity from the courtyard neighbors.

There was also money borrowed from others that still hadn't been repaid.

Looking at Yi Zhonghai, tears instantly welled up in Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu's eyes: "First Uncle, you know my family's situation."

"We never know if we'll have a meal today or tomorrow."

"Even this much is only possible thanks to everyone's help."

She acted so pitifully, as if the Jia family was utterly destitute.

Seizing the opportunity, Jia Jia Jia Dongxu's mother began wailing: "Jia Jia Dongxu's injury is a workplace accident!"

"Our family has no money; the factory must cover the medical expenses and pay compensation!"

"My Jia Jia Dongxu's injury was entirely caused by Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye."

"We will go back to find this Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye and demand he pay up."

"If he doesn't pay, we'll call the police; I don't believe there's no justice in this world."

What?

Both Yi Zhonghai and Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu were stunned.

Although they were currently very annoyed with Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye,

to speak honestly, did Jia Jia Jia Dongxu's injury really have anything to do with Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye?

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye was merely a cook, while Jia Jia Jia Dongxu worked in the workshop; how could these two possibly be connected?

Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu asked, "First Uncle, what should we do now?"

"Our family truly cannot come up with the money."

Yi Zhonghai thought for a moment and said, "Let's hold a general meeting!"

"We are all neighbors in the same courtyard; when one encounters hardship, everyone from all directions must offer support!"

Jia Jia Jia Dongxu's mother was overjoyed; this meant asking the courtyard residents to donate money to the Jia family!

Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu also breathed a sigh of relief!

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011, Courtyard-Wide Meeting! The Three Uncles Are Doomed! (Second Update)

To raise the medical expenses for Jia Jia Jia Dongxu, the First Uncle, Yi Zhonghai, decided to convene a courtyard-wide meeting.

The Second Uncle, Liu Hai, and the Third Uncle, Yan Yan Yan Yan Bugui, responded enthusiastically, notifying every household door-to-door.

When Liu Hai arrived at Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye's doorstep, he saw him leisurely sipping tea.

Moreover, the enamel mug was brand new, and the aroma of the tea leaves was quite unique, certainly not cheap.

Liu Hai grew envious.

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye was living far too well.

The meeting was supposed to be held yesterday, but there wasn't enough Third Third Third Third Time.

Today, Jia Jia Jia Dongxu met with an accident; since Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye is so wealthy, they ought to swindle a sum from him.

"I've gathered everyone here today; I assume you all know the reason."

"It concerns the Jia family; Jia Jia Jia Dongxu has been seriously injured and hospitalized."

"Everyone can see the Jia family's current predicament; they cannot bear such heavy medical expenses."

"Therefore, I have assembled everyone, hoping you will extend a helping hand and contribute to a fund."

Yi Zhonghai stated the purpose of today's meeting.

Liu Liu Liu Hai Zhong immediately followed up, saying, "Our courtyard is a model for the sub-district!"

"We all adhere to the principle of mutual aid."

"Let us promote the spirit of the courtyard; I hope everyone will donate generously. When Jia Jia Jia Dongxu is discharged, he will not forget your kindness."

The Third Master, Yan Bugei, felt a sourness in his heart.

Every year, a general meeting was held to collect donations for the Jia family.

Every household struggles to make ends meet; even ten cents could buy ten jin of cornmeal.

However, he did not voice these thoughts; instead, he said, "Life is not easy for any of us."

"Whether it's three cents, two cents, or even a single penny, it represents a gesture of goodwill."

Yi Zhonghai and Liu Liu Liu Hai Zhong cast an extra glance at Yan Bugei.

This fellow was always stingy whenever donations were collected; if he himself was unwilling, he shouldn't expect others to be equally miserly.

Yan Bugei pretended not to notice their gazes, holding his enamel mug to warm his hands.

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye, however, remained completely unmoved, sitting there sipping his tea.

Seeing his opportunity, Liu Liu Liu Hai Zhong smiled and said, "Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye, you must contribute something; surely you aren't waiting to make a grand entrance at the very end?"

Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugei chimed in, "Indeed, Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye."

"You are now the squad leader of the Rolling Steel Factory canteen; donating more would not be much of a burden for you."

"The greater one's ability, the greater one's responsibility; don't you agree, Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye?"

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye retorted bluntly, "Donate?"

"What does that have to do with me?"

"If Jia Jia Jia Dongxu dies, I might go pay my respects and enjoy the funeral banquet along the way."

Yi Zhonghai's face instantly changed: "Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye! How can you speak like that?"

"Jia Jia Jia Dongxu is still in the hospital receiving treatment, yet you are already thinking about attending a banquet."

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye sneered, "So what? Do you expect me to donate money to this beast?"

"I recall that sometime before my divorce, Jia Jia Jia Dongxu and Wang Wang Wang Dahua were extremely close."