Chapter 187: Blaming Heaven and Blaming People

Qin Huairu was very unhappy.

Shazhu was forcing her to repay the money.

She was unhappy, and Shazhu could see that too.

For this reason, her mood was also very sad.

Shazhu let out a light sigh and said:

"Qin Jie, I really don't mean anything else."

"I've just been having a really rough time lately."

"You should try to understand me a bit."

"Actually, I borrowed this hundred yuan from Lin Shengli to help your family when you can't get by."

"I also believe that your family really can't get by now."

"Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to come ask me; you know my days have been rough too."

Qin Huairu nodded and said:

"Yes, I know you've been having a rough time."

"So you should reflect a bit."

"Why have you been having such a rough time?"

"Lin Shengli's relationship with Director Li is really good."

"As long as you get on good terms with Lin Shengli, he's still willing to say a few good words for you in front of Director Li."

"If that doesn't work, Lin Shengli can also transfer you to his factory, right?"

"In short, I hope you'll listen to my advice and stop provoking Lin Shengli."

"You can't afford to provoke him."

Shazhu: "Alright, let's not talk about him."

"Speaking of which, I've always treated your three kids as my own."

"Did you hear that?"

"Look at Bang Geng—he steals my stuff, and when have I ever interfered?"

"I can't interfere; he's my own person."

"Of course, now he couldn't steal even if he wanted to."

"These days he just sweeps toilets."

"But wait and see—everything will get better."

Qin Huairu let out a light sigh and said: "Shazhu, if you had disciplined Bang Geng back then, things would have been fine."

"If you don't discipline him, he'll only get worse and become lawless; otherwise, he wouldn't have dared to steal from Lin Shengli's house last time."

Shazhu: "Who told you that?"

"Still disciplining? Who is Bang Geng?"

"I've told you before—I've always treated him as my own."

"He's my own family—how could I discipline him?"

"Bang Geng stealing from Lin Shengli is also him taking revenge for me and his grandmother; that shows Bang Geng's loyalty and righteousness—you should be happy about it."

Qin Huairu: "Actually, I kind of wish you'd come back to the cafeteria."

Shazhu furrowed his brow and asked:

"What, the kids' nutrition isn't keeping up again?"

Qin Huairu: "Yeah, sigh."

Shazhu: "Actually, I'd like to come back too, but they won't let me—there's nothing I can do."

Qin Huairu thought for a moment and said: "When Lin Shengli comes back, I'll ask him to put in a good word with Director Li for me."

Shazhu: "No need, we won't ask him."

Just then, the front door was opened.

Two people turned their heads and saw Yan Bu Gui standing at the door.

Upon seeing him, Shazhu's face darkened.

Qin Huairu forced a smile and said: "San Da Ye."

Yan Bu Gui: "You're here."

Qin Huairu: "Um, you guys chat, I'll go first."

After saying that, Qin Huairu left.

Shazhu let out a cold snort and sat down.

Yan Bu Gui walked over and said to Shazhu:

"Well, Yuzhu, I want to talk to you about something."

Shazhu gave Yan Bu Gui a sideways glance and replied irritably:

"Not interested."

Yan Bu Gui frowned and said:

"Well, it's about Teacher Ran Qiuyue."

Shazhu shook his head and said: "Not interested."

These days he's having a rough time; if he doesn't repay Lin Shengli the hundred yuan in three months, he'll lose his home.

At this point he doesn't want to spend money on a lover.

Moreover, Yan Bu Gui came to him voluntarily this time—he surely has no good intentions.

Yan Bu Gui thought for a moment, then said:

"Look at our courtyard, first Eldest Uncle stopped handling affairs."

"Right after, Second Elder fell ill and also stopped handling affairs."

"Now only I, San Da Ye, remain."

"Speaking of which, Spring Festival is coming; I think we must not abandon this tradition."

"We have to hold a meeting, right?"

Shazhu said impatiently, "If you want to hold it, go ahead; what are you telling me for?"

Yan Bu Gui: "Zhuzi, I, I actually really understand you, San Da Ma."

"You, at your age, still haven't found a partner."

"We're also worried, right?"

"Teacher Ran Qiuyue asked me to bring you a message......"

Shazhu gave a cold snort, interrupting:

"What message are you bringing now? Where were you earlier?"

"Alright, alright, I have things to do; I'm leaving first."

Having said that, he stood up and walked out.

He has no money now; the more he hears this, the more irritated he gets.

After Shazhu left, Yan Bu Gui thought it over, went to Yi Zhonghai's house, and told him his idea.

Yi Zhonghai shook his head, saying:

"Old Yan, these are special times; Shengli instructed me before he left not to get involved in the courtyard's affairs."

"I think he's right; I actually don't like being Eldest Uncle either."

Hearing this, Yan Bu Gui happily said:

"Then, then I'll take charge of arranging the meeting in the courtyard?"

Yi Zhonghai: "You handle it; I'll just listen."

Yan Bu Gui nodded, saying: "Alright, then I'll leave first."

Yi Dama came out from the inner room, saying:

"San Da Ye, won't you have a cup of tea?"

Yan Bu Gui: "No, thanks."

Yi Dama looked toward Yi Zhonghai, saying:

"I think Old Yan wants to be the head of our courtyard?"

Yi Zhonghai: "Who knows."

"Who knows what he's thinking."

"Shengli said before, with things so chaotic now, it's best not to meddle in anything."

"You gotta know how many bowls of plain rice you eat."

"If you lack the ability, stay out of other people's business."

Yi Dama: "Exactly, Shengli is smart and knowledgeable; listening to him is sure to be right."

Now back to Yan Bu Gui.

After leaving Yi Zhonghai's house, he went to Liu Haizhong's house.

After talking for a while, Liu Haizhong didn't utter a sound.

Yan Bu Gui frowned, saying:

"Old Liu, I think we need to hold a meeting in our courtyard."

"Otherwise, the festival will surely descend into chaos."

Liu Haizhong said impatiently, "No matter whether you hold the meeting or not, I won't go."

"If you want to handle it, you, you just take care of it yourself."

Yan Bu Gui: "Got it, having your word is enough."

"Then I'll be off."

After Yan Bu Gui left, Second Aunt sat opposite Liu Haizhong, saying impatiently:

"He sees that Eldest Uncle doesn't want to handle affairs, you're incapable, and he wants to be the eldest son."

"You, I'm not blaming you, but you finally became a leader."

"And you don't keep watch; now people can walk all over you."

Liu Haizhong wore a sullen face, saying: "Isn't this still your fault?"

"Back then, if you hadn't said to keep that gold bar and those things, could we have today?"

Second Aunt, unhappy: "Hey, why are you blaming me?"

"If you hadn't brought those things home back then, could we have this situation today?"

"What are you glaring at? Huh?"

"If you don't mean that, can I speak for you?"

"We don't fear thieves stealing; we fear thieves eyeing us."

"If Xu Damao weren't eyeing your position, could he have set this trap for you?"