Chapter 167: Jia Zhangshi has a new goal

Yang Qing still thought about vigorously developing the Jiedao industry to earn a bit of a foundation for his future.

If these industries are run well, everyone's life improves, they will feel grateful to his family, and can also leave a good impression there.

It can also inject new vitality into the national economy ahead of time.

It can be said, it's good for you, good for me, good for everyone.

This can be considered the best method Yang Qing thought of to change his own fate.

Think about it: the people of this Jiedao, because their lives have improved thanks to him, would they still feel embarrassed to cause trouble for him?

At the same time, by his family striving to promote Jiedao industry development, they can accumulate a thick network of connections, so even when dealing with him, it wouldn't be good to be too harsh.

The higher-ups saw his value; maybe they could turn a blind eye.

But no matter how well he thinks or acts, he still fears arousing others' jealousy.

You're too troublesome; you become an unstable factor. Even if you do well, that's not what they want.

They just want you to be quiet.

From ancient times to now, not many people like those who are too troublesome.

This is something Yang Qing hadn't anticipated.

He considers himself smart, but in others' eyes he might just be a grasshopper that likes to jump around.

Chen Hong doesn't realize how big a blow her words dealt to Yang Qing.

The matter has come back to square one.

Without being able to borrow other strength, how should his future go?

As Yang Qing, feeling low, was thinking about these things, a noisy sound came from the front courtyard.

The noise was mixed with children's crying and shouting.

Upon hearing the children's crying, Chen Hong walked outside.

"I'll go see what happened."

Yang Qing also hurried a few steps to follow.

After leaving the rear courtyard, the crying and shouting became clearer.

"Give it back to us, give it back to us."

Yang Qing heard it sounding like Da Mao and them.

Walking to the front courtyard, he indeed saw Da Mao tightly pulling Jia Zhangshi.

Jia Zhangshi was still cursing.

"Who said this is yours? This is the Jiedao's. You ate my family's tomatoes, so you must compensate us with mushrooms."

"Want to eat for free? Where is there such a cheap deal?"

Da Mao clung tightly to Jia Zhangshi and refused to let go.

"No one ate your family's tomatoes; you're framing us."

Jia Zhangshi, holding a box, shoved Da Mao over in one move, then said fiercely.

"I saw it all; you still want to make excuses?"

"Ask your family's compensation goods whether they ate our tomatoes."

Da Mao then seized the opportunity to hug Jia Zhangshi's leg and not let go.

Yang Qing, hearing this, felt a surge of anger.

Liang Ladi's daughter Xiu'er is only two; what does she know? This is obviously Jia Zhangshi causing trouble again.

Second Aunt and Liang Ladi are on bad terms; seeing the kids being bullied, they not only don't help, but also fan the flames from the side.

"I've long seen that those few are not honest."

"Look, indeed their hands and feet are not clean."

It's still work hours; everyone in the courtyard is women.

The two old ladies are cooling off at Yang Qing's home, making this place the main stage for Jia Zhangshi and her group.

Lou Xiao'e feels sorry for the several children.

"Aunt Jia, Xiu'er is only how old? There's no need to make such a big fuss, right?"

Jia Zhangshi knows Lou Xiao'e has money.

"What business is it of yours? If you're capable, produce the compensation; if not, back off."

"That's where your compensation goods leak out."

Lou Xiao'e, because her relationship with Qin Huairu is still okay, didn't speak harshly, but didn't expect Jia Zhangshi to be so inconsiderate.

"Jia Zhangshi, what skill is it to bully children?"

Jia Zhangshi.

"If you're capable, pay up?"

Lou Xiao'e really couldn't hold back her anger.

"Pay then pay; is one yuan enough?"

Seeing Lou Xiao'e fall for it, Chen Hong hurried to stop her.

"What to give, give?"

"The matter isn't cleared up yet, you just give; you have more money, give it to me, I could even treat you to a meal."

Saying that, he pulled her behind him.

Then he looked toward Jia Zhangshi.

"Aunt Jia Shen'er, put the box back for them."

"Do you know? This is breaking and entering."

Jia Zhangshi saw Chen Hong come out, a bit unexpected, she said with a bit of a stern exterior but inner weakness.

On what grounds? She ate our tomatoes, it's only right to compensate us with the mushrooms.

Chen Hong, stop trying to scare me.

Chen Hong didn't want to say more to her.

Hurry up, put the box back where it belongs, or I'll call the police.

You just got out; going back in would be another half year.

Theft is a minor offense, but breaking and entering is a serious crime.

Chen Hong also learned from Yang Qing; in everything she does, she seeks to seize the initiative and occupy the high ground.

Then I'll slowly tidy you up.

Jia Zhangshi still didn't want to return it; the mushrooms from Liang Ladi's family, which she had finally figured out, were ripe.

Now is the time to pick them; the mushrooms are worth more than their vegetables.

Moreover, Liang Ladi is a widow with a bunch of kids, making her the easiest target to bully.

You're talking nonsense; this is clearly compensation.

Seeing Jia Zhangshi still trying to deny, Chen Hong said impatiently.

Just say whether you'll put it back or not.

If you don't put it back, I'll call the police; if you do, I'll treat it as a neighborhood dispute and wait for the head of the compound to come back so you can settle it yourselves.

Yang Qing listened from behind and felt Chen Hong's maturity in handling affairs.

He distinguishes clearly what should and shouldn't be managed.

If she, in the compound, sees bullying of minors happening and does nothing, that would be her dereliction of duty.

Let Jia Zhangshi return the box; the rest is just a neighborhood dispute for the compound's head to settle himself.

Jia Zhangshi was still frightened by Chen Hong.

Reluctantly, she handed the box over to Damao.

Here, a broken box—do you think I like it?

Then she also scolded Xiaoyu angrily.

You little money-losing good-for-nothing, if I see you stealing my tomatoes again, I'll beat you to death.

Yang Qing watched, amused; this guy probably still doesn't know how formidable Liang Ladi is.

If you bully her kids, just wait to see whether she comes back to fight you to the death.

Liang Ladi has been too peaceful lately, making the compound folk forget that she dares to talk back to the second aunt.

If provoked, she might even draw a knife and fight to the death.

In Liang Ladi's TV-watching world, brandishing a knife and slashing people isn't something that has never happened.

Everyone thought this was just a minor incident.

Only Yang Qing was waiting to see the show.

That evening.

While everyone was eating, a roar rang out, spreading throughout the compound.

Yang Qing hurriedly pulled Chen Hong toward the main courtyard; Chen Hong was initially puzzled.

There's a good show to watch—hurry up.

Chen Hong then excitedly strode with her long legs, dragging Yang Qing toward the main courtyard.

By the time they arrived at the main courtyard, it was already packed with people.

All that could be seen was Liang Ladi wielding a rolling pin, jumping and shouting angrily.

Lao Qian Po, what's the point of bullying kids? If you've got guts, come out and fight me one-on-one—don't hide behind Qin Huairu.

She said, and with a crash, a piece of glass was smashed by her.

Yi Zhonghai really didn't want to handle this—how long has this peace lasted?

People haven't forgotten what happened a few days ago—our reputation still stinks.

Isn't speaking up at this time just asking for trouble?

But not speaking up won't do either—after all, Jia Dongxu is my beloved disciple.

Liang Ladi, let's talk nicely!

Zhuzi, hold back a bit—don't hurt your Qin sister; Huairu is about to give birth, don't let anything happen.

Sha Zhu, upon hearing that, instinctively stepped forward.

Liu Shumin, who was watching the excitement, kicked him in the foot.

Elder, Liang Ladi is a female comrade—is it appropriate to send Zhuzi ge?

Besides, Jia Zhangshi bullying a two-year-old girl—she had it coming.

And you won't even let Liang Ladi retaliate?

That family has not a single decent person.