Chapter 116: Deaf Old Lady: Shazhu, Turn Yourself In

Seeing Yan Bu Gui, Zheng Juan greeted first: "San Da Ye has arrived."

Yi Zhonghai: "Lao Yan, sit down, I'll get you some wine."

Yan Bu Gui: "Um, I, I, you're not having a drink?"

Yi Zhonghai: "No thanks, I still have work this afternoon."

Lin Shengli joked: "San Da Ye, you picked a great time."

Yan Bu Gui gave an embarrassed laugh, saying: "No, Shengli, I, I just came to find you and your uncle to discuss something."

Lin Shengli laughed: "San Da Ye, I was just joking with you."

"Have a seat."

Zheng Juan: "Yeah, San Da Ye, I'll get you utensils."

After all, this is Yi Zhonghai's home, so at first she didn't invite Yan Bu Gui.

Only after Yi Zhonghai and Lin Shengli both invited did she speak up.

Yan Bu Gui waved his hand and said:

"No need, no need."

"Thanks, Shengli, thanks, Xiao Juan."

"I came to discuss with Shengli and Lao Yi the issue with my cart axle."

"I suspect Shazhu stole it."

"Oh, and I've already eaten at home."

"I also don't want to drop by during mealtime."

"Just, uh, you both only come back at noon."

"Otherwise I'd have to wait until evening."

"But I'm feeling a bit confused right now."

"I just came to ask for your opinions."

"You say, if it really was Shazhu who stole it, what should I do?"

Lin Shengli: "San Da Ye, didn't you already have your uncle call the police?"

"This matter, let the police handle it."

"Don't overthink it."

"If Shazhu really stole it, that's breaking the law."

"The law shows no mercy."

"He's an adult, he must take responsibility for his mistake."

Yan Bu Gui: "But I, I accepted his gift and didn't act on it, that's also true."

"I'm afraid if the police find out, they'll, they'll investigate my responsibility."

Lin Shengli: "At most this is a moral issue, it hasn't reached the level of breaking the law."

Yan Bu Gui: "Really?"

Zheng Juan: "San Da Ye, of course it's true."

"It was Shazhu who voluntarily gave it to you; it's not like you stole it."

Yi Zhonghai: "Lao Yan, you're a teacher, you don't even understand this?"

Yan Bu Gui: "I, I am indeed a teacher, but I haven't studied law either."

"Actually, I also know it probably hasn't broken the law."

"But if I really went up against Shazhu,"

"He might get arrested, possibly sentenced, and then Shazhu could lose his job."

"We all live in the same courtyard; I've watched him grow up. If he really lost his job, I'd feel bad too."

"Besides, this whole thing started with my mistake."

Yi Zhonghai asked: "Lao Yan, why did you accept Shazhu's gift and not act on it?"

Yan Bu Gui: "I just thought it wouldn't help even if I did."

"Teacher Renran would never take a liking to Shazhu."

"So I didn't want to make an extra effort."

Yi Zhonghai: "Regardless of whether people think highly of them or not, since you agreed, you have to follow through."

"Otherwise you shouldn't have agreed."

Yan Bu Gui: "Yes, yes, yes, I'm in the wrong on this; you guys, give me some advice, what should I do?"

Lin Shengli: "If it were up to me, we shouldn't indulge Shazhu anymore."

"Just let the police handle it."

"As for how to deal with it, just listen to the police on the second floor."

Zheng Juan nodded and said: "I think Shengli Ge makes a lot of sense."

Yan Bu Gui thought for a moment, then slapped his thigh and said:

"Alright, let's decide this: Shazhu has gone too far this time."

"He actually stole my cart axle; where does that leave the face of someone like me, San Da Ye?"

"Um, I'll head back now."

"Take your time eating."

Yi Zhonghai: "Won't you sit down and have something to eat?"

Yan Bu Gui shook his head and said: "No, thanks."

"I'm back, ah."

"When I was at home, I really ate."

Yi Zhonghai: "Alright, don't be polite, sit down."

He understands Yan Bu Gui too well.

Yan Bu Gui even dreams of sitting down.

Yan Bu Gui glanced at the pork on the table, swallowed dryly, and said:

"But..."

Yi Zhonghai: "Fine, if you don't sit, just leave."

Hearing this, Yan Bu Gui hesitated, then said shamelessly:

"Then I'll still sit down and eat a bit."

"At home I only ate congee and gnawed on steamed buns; now I seem a little hungry again."

Lin Shengli and Zheng Juan exchanged a glance, both smiling.

At this moment.

Yi Dama walked in carrying a plate of stir-fried potatoes.

"He, Yi Dama, is still cooking."

Yan Bu Gui smiled and said:

"Hmm, this last dish, when did you come?" Yi Dama asked.

"Just came, looking for Lao Yi and Shengli to talk about something; they insisted I sit down and eat." Yan Bu Gui.

"Come on, want some wine?" Yi Dama.

"No thanks, Shengli and Lao Yi don't drink; drinking alone is no fun." Yan Bu Gui.

At the same time.

Shazhu's home.

The Deaf Old Lady was earnestly urging Shazhu to turn himself in.

As it turns out, Qin Huairu had already told her everything that happened today.

She also said that Yan Bu Gui had already gotten Yi Zhonghai to call the police.

At that time, she didn't say a word and immediately started scolding Yi Zhonghai.

Her conscience for scolding Yi Zhonghai was gone.

She actually helped Yan Bu Gui to harm Shazhu.

If Shazhu gets arrested and loses his job, who will support her in her old age?

Actually, since Lin Shengli arrived, she has become increasingly dissatisfied with Yi Zhonghai.

She knows that relying on Yi Zhonghai to support her in old age is basically impossible.

Yi Zhonghai doesn't even bring her meals anymore.

If it weren't for Shazhu asking Qin Huairu to bring her meals, she wouldn't know what to do.

Actually, she can still cook for herself.

But all along, Yi Zhonghai has been managing her diet and daily life.

She has also become increasingly lazy.

So, she now places all her hopes for old-age support on Shazhu.

She certainly doesn't want Shazhu to lose his job.

"Grandma, what do I turn myself in for?"

"If I turn myself in, I'll lose my job."

Shazhu glanced at the Deaf Old Lady and said angrily:

If I go turn myself in, I might as well listen to Qin Huairu and lose ten bucks.

The tire has been found, so the police station probably won't pursue it further.

The Deaf Old Lady shook her head and said:

"It's not that serious; at most it's just a lesson."

Shazhu: "No, I still can't turn myself in."

"Your method really won't work."

"I think Qin Jie's method is much more feasible than yours."

The Deaf Old Lady asked: "What method does she have?"

Shazhu: "She said to buy back the wheel and return it to San Da Ye."

Then give San Da Ye some benefit, and he won't sue me.

But I feel so wronged.

How can an elder accept my gift and not help me?

Can I not punish him?

But now I have to pay money and make amends.

"Grandma, I really feel wronged."