Chapter 66: Surprises Everywhere

Liang Ladi's performance was a bit crude, but the Deaf Old Lady is a shrewd person; how could she be fooled?

Actually, she had already guessed that Liang Ladi was faking an injury, and thus leaned on Shazhu.

And she also guessed that this was an idea given by Lin Shengli.

It was also Lin Shengli; if it were someone else, the Deaf Old Lady would have exposed it on the spot long ago.

She glanced at Lin Shengli, let out a light sigh, then looked around and said loudly:

"I am old; I originally didn't want to take part in the courtyard's affairs."

"But Shazhu is someone I have watched grow up."

"Although he has a bit of a bad temper, his heart is truly good."

"As for me, I now have a proposal: Shazhu will compensate Liang Ladi with two months' wages, and then from tomorrow until the months leading up to the New Year."

"Shazhu will deliver to Liang Ladi the leftovers brought back from the cafeteria, fifteen times a month."

"What does everyone think?"

Liang Ladi received Lin Shengli's guidance, indicating that Lin Shengli stands on Liang Ladi's side, which also means that Yi Zhonghai and Guan Yushan and the others stand on Liang Ladi's side.

Shazhu has now offended Liu Haizhong and Yan Bu Gui; given this situation, if Shazhu doesn't shed some blood, this matter won't be resolved.

The reason Shazhu is to send leftovers to Liang Ladi is that she rarely gets to eat the leftovers Shazhu brings back.

Cheating the Jia Family, those white‑eyed wolves, is still cheaper than cheating Liang Ladi.

At least Liang Ladi is truly kind to her.

And upon hearing her words, Shazhu immediately got angry.

He also wants to use the leftovers to flatter Qin Huairu.

This is one of the few chances he has to get close to Qin Huairu.

By delivering the food, he can be a little ambiguous, enough to excite him for several days.

Qin Huairu also got angry.

The Deaf Old Lady is targeting her.

Without the leftovers Shazhu brings back, how will she get through the days?

"Old lady, this won't do; these leftovers are the reward for my hard work."

"Besides, Qin Jie… the Jia Family is in such difficulty, Bang Geng is so cute, and I still have to give those leftovers to them."

"The factory leaders drink the workers' blood…"

The Deaf Old Lady interrupted: "Shazhu, when will you finally grow up?"

"With so many people present, you just say the leaders drink the workers' blood."

"If the leaders hear it, how will they view you?"

Shazhu, with his neck stiff, shouted: "What I'm saying is the truth."

The Deaf Old Lady got angry: "Shazhu, why are you shouting?"

"If you keep shouting, I won't look after you anymore."

Shazhu immediately fell silent, though he was very displeased inside.

Now the Deaf Old Lady is his only support; Yi Zhonghai seems unreliable.

The Deaf Old Lady looked at Liang Ladi and asked, "Liang Ladi, what do you think of my proposal?"

Liang Ladi thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll follow the old lady's suggestion."

Yi Zhonghai: "Alright, it's settled then."

"Everyone, disperse."

After everyone left, Lin Shengli walked toward the front courtyard.

He opened the house door and at a glance saw a set of sofas.

"Did Aunt buy this?"

He muttered to himself, walked over, and placed his hand on the sofa.

Ding— a late Qing sofa from 1896, made of rosewood, valued at 60 million in 2023.

Wow, Aunt can still help me snag such a treasure?

Truly, surprises are everywhere.

Last night, Guan Yushan gave him two books on treasure appraisal.

What surprised him was that reading also adds skill points.

This also made him more interested.

Until he raised his treasure appraisal skill to Super, he finally was willing to put the books down.

Now, as long as he touches an item for more than three seconds, he can know its 2023 value.

After sitting on the sofa to rest for a while, just as he was about to cook and level up his culinary skills, Yi Dama walked in.

"Aunt, did you buy this sofa?"

Yi Dama shook her head and said:

"No, it was given by your factory's Deputy Factory Director Li."

"I said no, but he insisted on giving it; I had no choice."

Lin Shengli: "Oh, I see."

At that moment, Qin Huairu walked in.

Seeing Yi Dama, she couldn't help but furrow her brows slightly.

"Yi Dama is here."

"Hmm, Huairu, you have something to discuss with Shengli?"

There's nothing else.

It's just that Shengli came by; as a neighbor, I should at least show something.

So tonight I specially had Shazhu cook and invited Shengli over for a couple drinks.

Huairu meant well.

That's right.

Qin Huairu said, looking at Lin Shengli:

Shengli, I feel awkward bringing up my mother-in-law from yesterday.

Anyway, I've always felt guilty about it.

So I'd like to treat you to a meal as an apology.

Besides, it's also to celebrate with you and Eldest Uncle.

Lin Shengli: 'In that case, you've also invited my maternal uncle.'

Qin Huairu: 'Of course.'

Before coming to invite you, I had already invited Eldest Uncle.

But he said he'd be eating at home tonight.

One has to admit, Qin Huairu is quite scheming.

She never intended to invite Yi Zhonghai at all.

Because her invitation for Lin Shengli to drink tonight is ulterior, and not pure.

She first had Shazhu go borrow five hundred from Yi Zhonghai.

She also specially instructed Shazhu that if he wasn't willing to lend, to use the provocation tactic.

Anything related to Qin Huairu makes Shazhu act foolishly.

He actually went to borrow it, asking for five hundred right off the bat.

However.

Yesterday's matter has already left Yi Zhonghai disappointed in him.

Moreover, such a large sum, Yi Zhonghai naturally wouldn't want to lend it.

Now he has Lin Shengli, though.

He only hesitated a moment, then followed Qin Huairu's instructions and ended up angering Yi Zhonghai.

After Shazhu returned, Qin Huairu immediately went to invite Yi Zhonghai.

She also specially mentioned that Shazhu had cooked the meal, and Shazhu himself really wanted to share a couple drinks with Yi Zhonghai.

As soon as Yi Zhonghai heard Shazhu's name, he huffed and said he wouldn't go.

This is exactly the result Qin Huairu wanted.

Lin Shengli gave a light smile and asked:

Would you mind if I bring two people?

Qin Huairu, upon hearing that, couldn't help but stare.

Lin Shengli raised his brows: 'If you mind, then forget it.'

Qin Huairu: 'Of course I don't mind.'

The people you bring must be close to you.

Your friends are also my friends.

Lin Shengli: 'All right, you go back first.'

Qin Huairu: 'Hey, then I'll wait for you at home.'

Eldest Aunt, I'm heading out now.

After Qin Huairu left, Eldest Aunt quietly said to Lin Shengli:

Shengli, just now Shazhu wanted to borrow five hundred from your maternal uncle.

Lin Shengli: 'Did your uncle lend it?'

Eldest Aunt shook her head: 'No.'

That Shazhu, really, asking to borrow that much right off the bat.

Your uncle merely hesitated a moment, then said something like, 'I've offended quite a few people for you before.'

And also said something like, 'Now that you're here, your uncle would just burn the bridge after crossing.'

In any case, he made your uncle angry.

Lin Shengli: 'Aunt, that's just Shazhu's nature; he can't change, so just stay away from him in the future.'

You go back and persuade your uncle to let it go; with me around, Shazhu can't stir up any big trouble.

Eldest Aunt nodded and asked: 'Then are you going to Jia Family for a meal?'