Chapter 234: Strike First to Be Strong

Originally, the earthquake shelter set up in Zhongyuan was just enough to accommodate people; now Yan Jiefang has taken people and torn down one, so it's no longer enough to live in.

After discussion, everyone decided to let Qin Huairu take Yan Bu Gui and Yan Jiecheng's family to Houyuan.

Because Xu Damao and Bang Geng live together in one earthquake shelter.

The reason Qin Huairu was chosen to go is that with Bang Geng present, everyone thought there would be no problem.

"Xu Damao, let's discuss something with you."

"Well, San Da Ye's son dismantled San Da Ye's earthquake shelter."

"Now we can't even find timber, can we?"

"So we all discussed and decided to squeeze in."

"Let San Da Ye's family stay with you guys, how about that?"

Xu Damao said unhappily: "Not really, why should we?"

"His son dismantled the earthquake shelter and came to live at our place; if my son dismantled the earthquake shelter, where would I live?"

"Where would I live then?"

Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but ask Xu Damao, "Do you have a son?"

But since they needed Xu Damao's help, everyone ultimately chose to stay silent.

Xu Damao actually also bore a grudge against Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li.

He felt that Yu Haitang's unwillingness to be with him was all due to Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li meddling.

Qin Huairu: "Isn't this about being considerate of others and oneself?"

"Bang Geng, say something."

Bang Geng glanced at Qin Huairu, then at Xu Damao, lowered his head, and remained silent.

Qin Huairu's brows furrowed slightly.

Yan Bu Gui let out a cold snort and said: "Let's go; we won't beg him. Even if we have to live outdoors, we won't beg him."

Xu Damao sneered: "Exactly, San Da Ye, you have backbone."

After saying that, he even raised his thumb toward Yan Bu Gui.

Yan Jiecheng frowned tightly, looked at Xu Damao, and said in a low voice:

"Grandson, from now on don't even think about getting our consent for Yu Haitang to be with you."

"And don't even think about ever needing our help again."

Xu Damao flared: "Grandson, you're begging me right now."

Yan Jiecheng, in a fit of anger, pointed at Xu Damao and shouted:

"I'll risk it all; today I'll set your earthquake shelter on fire."

Upon hearing that, Bang Geng stood up, walked over to Yan Jiecheng, grabbed his collar, and said word by word:

"Yan Uncle, you don't want me to get physical, do you?"

Yan Jiecheng: "You, you... what do you want to do?"

Bang Geng: "I don't like to talk, but you should know my temper well enough."

"If you dare to cause trouble here, believe me I'll crack your skull open."

Having spoken, he casually picked up a half brick, held it high toward Yan Jiecheng.

Everyone saw this and screamed in fright.

Qin Huairu hurriedly shouted: "Bang Geng!"

"Put it down for me!"

Bang Geng glanced at Qin Huairu, said nothing, and did not put down the brick.

Qin Huairu walked over, shoved Bang Geng, and shouted:

"What do you want to do?"

Bang Geng stared at Qin Huairu, said nothing.

Suddenly.

Qin Huairu shouted at Bang Geng:

"I'm not your mother!"

After shouting,

she ran toward Zhongyuan.

The next day.

Yan Bu Gui sat in front of his house, dazed.

Liu Haizhong, while fanning himself with a palm-leaf fan, walked over.

"I say, Old Yan, you... huh, if it were me, I'd dare to beat them to death."

"Shazhu is really something, isn't he? Why didn't he stop them?"

Yan Bu Gui smiled and said: "Never mind."

"Let me tell you, you're really not as good as me."

Upon hearing that, Liu Haizhong couldn't help but frown.

Yan Bu Gui continued:

"You might, no matter what, during holidays my children all come back to see me."

"Look, does your son even show his face?"

Liu Haizhong pursed his lips and said:

"I don't care for that at all!"

Yan Bu Gui laughed, "When your health fails, you'll know whether it's precious or not."

Liu Haizhong: "I'm telling you, that day won't come."

Yan Bu Gui: "Old Liu, I'm just looking at all this messy stuff—what do you think I want?"

Liu Haizhong: "Just want something about money?"

Yan Bu Gui: "You say, if we have good land now, we can build a good house."

Liu Haizhong thought, then asked: "What do you mean? I don't understand."

Yan Bu Gui: "This, this—how can you not understand?"

"This earthquake, whoever builds a permanent earthquake-resistant shed will get the good spot—first mover advantage."

Upon hearing that, Liu Haizhong instantly became interested:

"Well, that seems to be the idea."

Yan Bu Gui laughed: "Hey, you—if you're going to live in the front courtyard, I really won't tell you."

"We two will start building together."

"While Old Yi is away, hurry up and build it."

"If Old Yi comes back, he'll definitely try to stop it."

"But as long as we two build it together, I think he won't be able to say anything."

Liu Haizhong nodded, saying: "Right, right, right, this is called minority obeys majority."

Yan Bu Gui slapped his thigh: "First mover advantage."

"Then we can occupy a large area."

Liu Haizhong: "What are we waiting for? Let's get going."

Yan Bu Gui: "Quickly."

"Me too, I'll hurry to find people."

Meanwhile.

Central courtyard.

Bang Geng stood before Qin Huairu and said:

"Mom, don't be angry."

"I'm not learning anything from Xu Damao; I genuinely hate the Yan family."

"Everyone in the family loves to take advantage, always scheming."

"Just don't be angry, okay."

Qin Huairu actually wasn't angry at Bang Geng; on the contrary, she was genuinely pleased.

"Bang Geng, that's showing some backbone."

"But she has to pretend to be angry."

"To make herself look righteous."

"You know, Xu Damao in the courtyard represents evil."

After thinking, she asked:

"How can you not hate Xu Damao?"

"Xu Damao is a scumbag; everyone in the courtyard hates him."

Bang Geng said impatiently: "Can you stop listening to Shazhu's nonsense?"

"Xu Damao is pretty good, enthusiastic—he can help me find a job, which shows he's enthusiastic."

"Shazhu is good, so why doesn't he help me find a job?"

"Besides, Xu Damao taught me to project films very conscientiously."

Qin Huairu frowned and asked:

"No, who were you just talking about?"

Bang Geng: "I said Shazhu, oh, Shu Shu."

"With so many people around, Qin Huairu naturally had to say that."

Bang Geng continued: "Shu Shu has a grudge against Xu Damao; can he say good things about him?"

"If that's the case, I actually think Xu Damao is more enthusiastic and better than him."

Qin Huairu: "Enough, saying anything is useless."

"You, hurry up and move out from Xu Damao's place."

Bang Geng: "Mom, where do you want me to live?"

Qin Huairu looked around upon hearing that, and indeed there was no place.

Bang Geng: "All right, Mom, after this period I'll naturally move out."

"Don't be angry; I didn't sleep all night last night."

Qin Huairu looked around, then whispered: "All right, Mom's not angry with you."

"But with so many people around, Mom has to put on a show."

Saying that, she changed her tone and spoke loudly:

"Bang Geng, I tell you, if you dare again to be disrespectful to elders, I will have no such son."

Bang Geng gave a muffled grunt and said nothing.