Chapter 57: Sowing Discord

Faced with Liang Jin Bao's firm stance, the First Elder had no choice but to compromise.

At the toilet site, a large gate was left, used for removing waste.

Yang Qing, however, felt things weren't that simple.

"First Elder, if the other party also wants to use this toilet after we build it, what should we do?"

Yi Zhonghai hadn't considered this possibility, but after Yang Qing's reminder, he also thought of the consequences.

In this era, everything demands sacrifice; if Liang Jin Bao, under the guise of contribution, pushes to make the toilet public, it's possible.

"What do you suggest we do?"

These days, the First Elder's focus has been on Sha Zhu, so he hasn't reacted yet.

Now he is at a loss.

Yang Qing pretended to have been thinking for a long time.

"Perhaps we can avoid it by increasing the conflict between the two sides."

"As long as the conflict between us is big enough and the news spreads widely, the Jiedao Office won't be able to merge our two households, and their plot to seize the toilet will collapse on its own."

We can't possibly force two feuding groups to live in harmony.

Even a fool knows this can't be done.

Yi Zhonghai furrowed his brows; the idea was an idea, but he always felt something was off.

"The matter is too big for us to decide."

"Let me discuss it with Second Elder and Third Elder."

Yang Qing gave an embarrassed smile and waved his hands repeatedly.

"I was just saying it casually; after all, opening a gate in the rear wall is rather unexpected."

"There are many ways to solve this; why must Elder Liang insist on doing it this way?"

Yi Zhonghai also felt a bit dazed, having not thought of this angle.

What benefit does opening the rear wall gate bring to Liang Jin Bao's household?

Obviously, the biggest benefit is the toilet.

Having said that, Yang Qing added.

"We also need to pay attention to the key of the rear courtyard gate."

"If possible, keep it closed; otherwise, let the residents of the big courtyard get used to passing through here, and they'll be able to use our toilet without Liang Jin Bao needing to scheme."

"After all, with the gate open, you can't refuse to let the neighbors borrow the toilet."

"Once this becomes a habit, even a private toilet turns into a public one."

Yang Qing's words were very reasonable, even more profound than Yi Zhonghai's attempts to fool Sha Zhu.

What people find hardest to accept is being taken advantage of for nothing, especially when the other party might even seize your property.

Who could tolerate that?

"No way!"

Yi Zhonghai expressed his stance excitedly.

"If you want to scheme against Yi Zhonghai, you, Liang Jin Bao, are not up to the task."

Seeing his own few words stir up Yi Zhonghai's emotions,

Yang Qing, sensing the mood, bade farewell to Yi Zhonghai.

Chen Hong watched Yang Qing return and asked anxiously.

"How did it go?"

It wasn't that Chen Hong was impatient; rather, the way Liang Jin Bao's group looked at them was too blatant.

It was almost as if they had written 'we're going to scheme against you' on their foreheads.

Yang Qing proudly snapped his fingers.

"All set."

Chen Hong heard this and started giggling.

"You're so bad, but I like it."

"Let them fight like dogs over a bone, yet still scheme against us—I'd love to give them a few punches so they can feel how tough my fists are."

Yang Qing stopped her.

"Don't, you're our family's trump card and foundation."

"You're here to decide the outcome in one battle, not to settle these trivial matters."

"Leave these things to your man."

"The best way to divert the enemy's attention is to give them an enemy."

"As long as they develop a conflict between themselves, they won't have time to bother us."

After settling this matter,

Yang Qing then brought up his own work affairs; a man, after all, needs a career, or else he'll eventually be looked down upon.

"Through connections, I found a position as a cafeteria worker; I might have to stay there for a while."

"How is the old lady doing?"

Chen Hong pulled him into the inner room.

"This morning I went to see the old lady; hearing that you agreed, she was very happy."

"Then I went to see Director Liu to confirm our relationship."

"Director Liu said the work arrangements will be finalized soon."

"From now on, we'll have to support the old lady in her retirement."

Work is naturally not given for free; supporting the elderly is an important condition.

Why can't the household registration be transferred? Yang Qing feels the superiors have considered arranging for the elderly's old-age support.

The elderly need support; they are very satisfied with Chen Hong, who also has a household registration problem. At this time they use work as a condition, letting Chen Hong support the elderly.

Not only can they get rid of a burden, but also gain the beautiful reputation of caring for martyr's families.

And the work originally belonged to the elderly; they contributed nothing.

As for methods, it still depends on these people.

Although one can roughly guess the twists and turns inside.

But this also matches Yang Qing's expectation; why does he care so much about an elderly?

It's not otherwise; it's to find a backer for himself.

Once this old ancestor is invited back, his situation will be much better.

As long as one can get through the first three years of the ten, later will be much better.

Yang Qing, for survival, has used every means.

Yang Qing took Chen Hong's hand.

"Supporting the elderly is a gain; all living supplies are brought by the elderly—we need contribute nothing but a person."

The elderly is not Long Laotaitai; the elderly enjoys cadre retirement benefits, while the deaf elderly enjoys five-guarantees household benefits.

"Director Liu said he'll try to arrange an idle job for me so I can take care of the elderly."

Yang Qing asked.

"This way we bring the elderly over, which is also convenient for care; moreover, this place is not far from Shichahai, making it convenient for the elderly to stroll or follow others to Shichahai to practice Supreme Ultimate exercise."

"Wait until our mom comes over, let her take care and bring exercise."

Chen Hong saw Yang Qing still thinking of her mother and younger brother at home; she was moved and embraced him.

"Man, you're really good to me."

Yang Qing felt everything was worthwhile after being embraced by Chen Hong.

"If not good to you, then good to whom?"

"Who made you my wife?"

On the other side, Matchmaker Wang, after several days of effort, persuaded Liu Shumin.

"Shumin, look at your mom—she's almost breaking her waist to support you."

"This He Yuzhu is a bit older and his reputation is a bit worse."

"But this reputation is deliberately spread by some people."

"Gossiping old women exist everywhere."

"The Jia Family has helped He Yuzhu escort his sister for several years."

"He Yuzhu does this to repay kindness, treating the Jia Family as relatives."

"As a result, the gossips spread it, and it became a coveting of the brother's wife."

"Let me tell you, the Qiu family's girl also took a liking to He Yuzhu, but someone sabotaged it and deliberately spread rumors to the Qiu family."

"I'm telling you, that Qiu family's girl also has set her sights on He Yuzhu, but we don't know who has turned her against him; she goes specifically to the Qiu household to spread rumors."

"You say, in this day and age, is it easy to find a cook?"

"How many people, just for a bite to eat, give up everything."

"Now there is one right in front of you—what else are you picking for?"

There's one right in front of you now—what are you still picking?