Chapter 620: Nursing Home

Several people fell silent for a moment.

Jia Zhangshi thought Bang Geng taking her in was a reward after hardship, but who knew it would cost her her life.

After moving in with Bang Geng, Jia Zhangshi came back to show off a few times in the past few weeks.

Then there was no more news.

Why is that?

Given Jia Zhangshi's temperament, why didn't she keep coming back to show off?

Perhaps there is only one reason: her life might not be good, so she had no face to return.

Or maybe Bang Geng didn't let her return.

Previously, Bang Geng was the elderly person Yi Zhonghai selected for care; now, thinking back, Yi Zhonghai breaks out in a cold sweat.

It was a close call that it didn't happen; otherwise, Jia Zhangshi's present would be his future.

"I heard that taking care of Jia Zhangshi was a condition proposed by Yang Qing."

"You say, is this Yang Qing's revenge?"

"Did he already foresee this outcome?"

"If so, then Yang Qing's scheming is too deep, and he is too cold-blooded."

Yan Fu Gui shuddered and hurriedly denied.

"Old Yi, you love to scheme against people; don't think others are just as despicable."

Liu Hai Zhong also defended Yang Qing.

"Yi Zhonghai, what kind of breadth does Yang Qing have, to hold onto past matters and not let go?"

"Look at our courtyard—how many people have had their fates changed because of him?"

Yi Zhonghai just felt that there was a shadow of Yang Qing in this, and he looked at Yan Fu Gui.

"Then why didn't Yang Qing help San Da Ye's family?"

Yan Fu Gui felt uneasy inside, but then he retorted.

"How was there no help?"

"Didn't he help Yu Li?"

"Without Yu Li's money, my grandson would still be a low-level clerk."

"With Yu Li's help, my grandson is now a section chief."

"He also married a good wife, with a bright future."

Yi Zhonghai gave a hollow laugh.

"Yu Li was helped by Lou Xiao'e, but what about the price?"

"Yu Li divorced your son."

"Who knows if Yang Qing has any designs on her?"

Seeing Yi Zhonghai continue to sow discord, Yan Fu Gui instantly exploded in anger.

He slapped the table and shouted angrily.

"Yi Zhonghai, why did we, Jiecheng, end up like this, you bastard, don't you know?"

"Yu Li had wanted a divorce for decades, even decades ago."

"Being able to drag it out to now, she has already done all she could."

"You bastard, don't you dare slander my daughter-in-law."

Speaking heatedly, he grabbed the teacup and threw it at Yi Zhonghai.

It seemed as if his suffering was also caused by Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Zhonghai also spoke without restraint, forgetting that he himself was the source of disaster.

He was startled by Yan Fu Gui's agitated appearance, only then realizing he had made a big mistake.

He dared not escalate the conflict.

He could only endure.

He wiped his face and hurried to explain.

"Old Yan, I was wrong, my fault."

"It's my foul mouth."

Liu Hai Zhong, however, ate a big melon.

"Yu Li and Yang Qing?"

"Then Lou Xiao'e and Yang Qing?"

"Gu Ning and Yang Qing?"

"I dare not even imagine."

"Just hearing this gossip gets people excited."

While Yan Fu Gui was attacking Yi Zhonghai, he still wanted to say more.

Seeing the two old men about to fight, he also couldn't care about the gossip anymore.

He hurried to stop them.

"Okay, okay, don't fight."

"Old Yi, I'm not saying this about you, but you yourself are no good—do you think everyone else is just like you?"

"Who is Yang Qing? A big tycoon."

"With his status, he could find anyone, yet he insists on a middle-aged woman like Yu Li."

"Isn't an eighteen-year-old girl more appealing?"

You should know, Yang Qing does have an entertainment company; there's no woman he can't find.

I think Yang Qing is just kind-hearted; seeing how miserable Jia Zhangshi's life is living alone, he pities her and has Bang Geng take her in.

Who would have thought Bang Geng is such a scoundrel.

It hasn't been long, and Jia Zhangshi is already gone.

Several people seemed to have decided in their hearts that Jia Zhangshi was killed by Bang Geng.

Thinking of Jia Zhangshi's fate, his heart grew heavy again.

Ah, what are we going to do from now on...

Their children aren't close to them.

Look at the Siheyuan now—can you see any young person?

At night it's like a haunted house.

Liu Hai Zhong's words left Yan Fu Gui and Yi Zhonghai silent.

What should we do?

They dare not think about it; their hearts are filled with fear.

Yi Zhonghai's two stepdaughters aren't his biological children, and both kids have always been very close to Yi Da Ma.

As for him, because of those past events, the two stepdaughters don't like him much.

One could say he brought it on himself.

Yan Fu Gui, meanwhile, because of his scheming, his children aren't close to him either.

Liu Hai Zhong is even worse.

From childhood to now, Guang Tian and Guang Fu hardly speak to him.

After all, they've severed ties; even his own biological son, Liu Guang Qi, they've lived together for over a decade, but various conflicts have worn away any affection.

At least Yi Da Ma is somewhat better; Guang Tian at least wouldn't stand by and let someone die.

Yi Da Ma and Yu Shui also get along fairly well.

Given their current state, in a few years, could they be killed by their own sons just like Bang Geng did?

Several of them wanted to burst into tears.

They had been arrogant for decades, yet this is how it ends.

"If we were still living in one compound, with so many people watching, who would dare go too far?"

"Now that everyone's gone, who cares about us old fogies?"

Yi Zhonghai spoke from the heart.

In the past, he painstakingly ran a Siheyuan that respected the elderly and loved the young; it must have been a great place for retirement.

At least they saw off several people in peace.

Now it's their turn, yet they've ended up like this.

The Siheyuan now is like a cold, cold world.

Here there is only cruelty and despair.

Yan Fu Gui had already forgotten his earlier disagreement with Yi Zhonghai and was pondering.

"Since we can't count on our children, we can only rely on ourselves."

"We'll pool together and help each other."

"We also need to make money."

"The more money we have, the sooner we can hire caregivers."

Liu Hai Zhong thought.

"Isn't that a nursing home?"

Yi Zhonghai's eyes lit up.

"Exactly, we could run our own nursing home."

Several people were stunned.

"Do we have money?"

"What's the difference between that and a nursing home?"

"Just us few?"

"Where would we set it up?"

All kinds of questions popped up at once.

Yi Zhonghai already had an idea in mind.

"Let the funds come from your kids, each chipping in a bit—that makes sense anywhere."

"If we let them support us, it's unreliable; why not have them chip in money while we support ourselves—what's the problem?"

"As for the place, this Siheyuan…"

Yan Fu Gui immediately cut him off.

"This Siheyuan is too big; we can't afford to rent it."

"We just need to rent a single-entry courtyard."

Yi Zhonghai nodded in agreement.

"As for caregivers, we'll hire them externally."

"Our pensions and assets will also stay in this nursing home, to cover our living expenses."

"What do you think?"

Upon hearing that, the others looked at Yi Zhonghai.