Chapter 123 Returning in despair

Chapter 123 Returning in despair

Chapter 123 Returning in despair
At the same time, Yan Bugui returned home with a look of obvious gloom and dissatisfaction on his face.
"Boss, what do you want from Xiao Li?" the third aunt asked with concern.

Yan Bugui sighed and replied, "It's nothing serious. I just want to ask Xiao Li if I can use their toilet in the future."

"Really? Did Xiao Li agree?" the third aunt asked expectantly.

She also wants to use such a convenient toilet, so that she doesn’t have to go to the smelly toilet in the future.

Yan Bugui shook his head helplessly: "No, he didn't agree, and he gave me a lecture."

"Ah! What a pity!" Yan Jiecheng said regretfully.

The third aunt thought for a moment and said, "That's right. There are so many people in our family. If they all go to the toilet, it will make the toilet very dirty."

When Yan Bugui heard this, he immediately understood the reason.

He patted his head in annoyance: "Oh, why did I forget this?"

"If everyone in our family goes to the toilet, Xiao Li's house will become a public toilet. No wonder Xiao Li doesn't agree."

After figuring this out, Yan Bugui felt much better and smiled generously:

"Forget it. It doesn't matter if I can't borrow it. Isn't this how we live our lives?"

But then he thought of another thing: "But then again, it's also a happy event, right? Should we treat everyone in our courtyard to a meal?"

Yan Bugui came up with another crooked idea.

"Yes! Xiao Li is so rich, he can definitely afford it if he uses all the money for decoration." Yan Jiecheng also agreed.

A gleam of light flashed in Yan Bugui's eyes: "Well, this is a good idea."

"Since Xiao Li is so rich, we should celebrate it properly. Just like the banquet held by Yi Zhonghai's family!"

Hearing this, the three aunts, Yan Jiefang, and Yan Jiekuang couldn't help but drool and their throats moved.

When it came to Banggeng's recognition of his relationship, Yi Zhonghai was very generous and invited the entire hospital to a dinner, with both fish and meat, so that everyone enjoyed the meal to their heart's content.

Thinking about it now, I still feel unsatisfied.

"Dad, why don't we go talk to Xiao Li now?" Yan Jiecheng said.

Yan Bugui shook his head and said, "No, no, I just came back from Xiao Li's place, and he didn't look very happy. If I tell him about this, it will definitely fail."

"I think I can't talk about this. I need someone else to do it."

"Then who should we change? Is there anyone in our yard who can compare to you?" the third aunt also asked.

"Who said there is no one? It's Liu Haizhong! Isn't he the second master of the yard?" Yan Bugui said directly.

"Liu Haizhong, can he do it? He is from the backyard, how can he interfere in the affairs of the front yard?" Yan Jiecheng asked puzzledly.

"What you are talking about, is he the second master of the yard?" Yan Bugui asked back.

"Yes!" Yan Jiecheng replied.

"That's enough!" Yan Bugui said.

"Dad, if Liu Haizhong didn't get any benefits, he would not stay out of this matter." Yan Jiecheng said.

"What you said is true. Look at Liu Haizhong's heart, he looks like an official. As long as we flatter him a little, he will go to Xiao Li to complain."

"Liu Haizhong must not show off his official power. He should not get involved in such a good thing." Yan Bugui said.

Hearing this, several people nodded thoughtfully.

Different from Liu Haizhong's way of educating his children, Yan Bugui often analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of each of his classmates at home.
It’s just that the Yan family had high expectations but low skills. Although they knew the technology, they couldn’t put it into practice and were suppressed instead.

"Dad, then should I go find Liu Haizhong?" Yan Jiecheng asked.

"Okay, go ahead. The rest of you go out and keep an eye on it. Don't let anyone get close." Yan Bugui ordered.

After all, plotting against Li Kailang is somewhat shameful, and it would be bad if the matter were leaked.

As a teacher, Yan Bugui attaches great importance to his reputation and image.

After a while, Yan Jiecheng brought Liu Haizhong to Yan's house.

"Uncle, what did you ask Jie Cheng to talk to me about? He won't tell me even after I asked." Liu Haizhong asked directly.

"It's been a while since we last talked to each other. After all, we are the two masters of the courtyard."

Yan Bugui pointed at Liu Haizhong with one hand and at himself with the other.

Hearing this name, Liu Haizhong immediately laughed.

"Oh, hahaha! Yes, yes!"

Liu Haizhong's only dream was to become a boss, although he failed in the end.

But now Yi Zhonghai is no longer the big boss, and there is no one over him. Doesn’t he, the second uncle, become the big boss?
"Yes, Third Uncle is right. It's been so long and I haven't talked to him yet. I'm wrong!"

Liu Haizhong apologized immediately and drank the water on the table.

After drinking, I subconsciously picked up the chopsticks to pick up the food.

"Hmm? Uncle Third, you came to see me, but you didn't make any food?"

Liu Haizhong was so focused on his thoughts that he didn't even pay attention to the food.

"Second uncle, what time is it now? It's early in the morning and past breakfast time. Where is the food?" Yan Bugui explained.

"Uncle, are you kidding me? Tell me, what do you want from me?" Without food, Liu Haizhong's face changed instantly.

"Uncle, how can I treat you with such a small meal?" Yan Bugui said.

Before Liu Haizhong could say anything, Yan Bugui immediately approached him and whispered:

"But I have a big one here, similar to the one Old Yi invited everyone to have before, do you want one?"

"Oh? Such good news? Who is it?" Liu Haizhong immediately smiled happily.

Not only Yan Bugui's family is greedy, Liu Haizhong's family is also greedy.

"Look! Look there." Yan Bugui pointed at Li Kailang's house.

"Xiao Li, what's the matter with him?" Liu Haizhong asked puzzledly.

"Didn't you notice? The yard was particularly quiet this morning. Didn't you hear any sound of renovations?" Yan Bugui reminded.

Seeing that Liu Haizhong hadn't thought of it, Yan Bugui could only explain it to him one by one.

"Yeah! I was wondering why it was so quiet this morning. Usually there would be noise at this time." Liu Haizhong just remembered.

Li Kailang's house is being renovated, so there will naturally be some noise, but it is indeed unusually quiet today.

"This morning, Xiao Li's decorators all left, and the decoration materials on the ground are gone. The decoration must be complete."

Yan Bugui explained with certainty.

"The decoration is completed, so what does it have to do with us?" Liu Haizhong asked nonchalantly.

"Idiot! So stupid!" Yan Bugui muttered to himself, wondering why Liu Haizhong just couldn't understand.

"You dare to say that you only have a junior high school education? That's not even clear enough."

Yan Bugui patiently explained to Liu Haizhong:

"How can you say that? Do you know what it means for Xiao Li's house to be renovated? This is a celebration of moving into a new house!"

"According to the old rules, when someone's new house is completed, they have to treat everyone to a meal to celebrate."

"Besides, Xiao Li's family is so rich. They spent a lot of money on the renovation and bought new furniture. They even bought all the 'three turns and one ring'."

"Since they are so generous, it would be unreasonable not to treat us all to a meal!" Yan Bugui added.

Yan Bugui's words made Liu Haizhong suddenly enlightened.

"According to what you said, Xiao Li really needs to host a banquet to celebrate. It must be full of delicious food."

Liu Haizhong agreed very much with what Yan Bugui said.

"That's right, Second Uncle, you are the boss in this courtyard. This is your chance to show off your status as a boss. Don't miss it." Yan Bugui took the opportunity to instigate.

When it comes to showing off one's power, Liu Hai's emotions immediately become high, as if he has become arrogant in an instant.

"Right! This little Li usually doesn't listen to our master. I have to teach him a lesson today and let him know that there is a master in our yard!"

Liu Haizhong didn't ask Yan Bugui why he didn't go himself, but he was eager to show off his power, so how could he give it to others?

Seeing that Liu Haizhong was instigated by his few words to cause trouble for Li Kailang, Yan Bugui was very happy.

"Uncle, aren't you going with us?" Liu Haizhong suddenly noticed that Yan Bugui did not follow him, so he turned around and asked.

"Ah! Let's go, let's go!" Yan Bugui replied quickly.

Originally, he wanted Liu Haizhong to go and cause trouble alone, but now that he was asked, he had to go, otherwise he would be exposed.

So the two of them went to settle the score with Li Kailang.

The two of them went to find Li Kailang together. The other members of the Yan family watched and chose not to follow them.

After all, they are all family. When Li Kailang saw them, he thought they were here to seek revenge.

"Dongdong!" Liu Haizhong tidied up his appearance slightly.

Li Kailang heard the noise and opened the door.

Seeing Liu Haizhong standing at the door, he pretended to be surprised and said, "Hey! What a rare guest! What's the matter, Master?"

He was mopping the floor, so naturally he could hear footsteps.

"Ahem!" Liu Haizhong coughed twice and said politely, "Xiao Li! Are you mopping the floor?"

"Won't Second Uncle watch it? Why, do you want to help me drag it?"

As he spoke, Li Kailang handed the mop to Liu Haizhong.

"No, I don't even mop the floor at home, so how can I help you? What are you thinking, kid?" Liu Haizhong said angrily.

Isn't Li Kailang's behavior an insult to him?

Men in this era are still dominated by male chauvinism, and housework is basically done by women. Even though the status of women has improved, their ideas have already been formed and are difficult to change.

Didn’t you see that these three aunties didn’t go out to look for jobs? They were all housewives.

"What does the second uncle want from me? Since he's not going to help me, does he want to ask me for money?" Li Kailang said bluntly.

His ears also underwent two modifications, and his hearing increased several times.

Although I didn't hear the conversation between the two carefully, I heard a few words. After a little thought, I knew that they had no good intentions in coming to my house.

"Uh" Li Kailang guessed it right, and Liu Haizhong felt a little embarrassed.

Looking at Yan Bugui, I wanted him to speak.

Yan Bugui naturally wouldn't say it. If he said it, then why would he look for Li Kailang?

"Xiao Li, just listen to what the second uncle has to say." Yan Bugui couldn't just leave the conversation like that, so he started to explain.

"Yes, yes, I have something to talk to you about, don't interrupt!" Liu Haizhong said quickly.

"Okay, then go ahead and tell me. Let me make it clear first. I have no money right now. I owe a lot of foreign debts. If you want me to treat you, I don't have a penny!" Li Kailang said in advance.
The first to strike is the strongest, the last to strike will suffer, which will directly block their desire to let me treat them.

Hearing this, Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong choked again, and the atmosphere became cold again.

How did Li Kailang know what they wanted to say.

Li Kailang put it bluntly and let them say whatever they wanted.

Liu Haizhong looked at Yan Bugui, wondering if he was the one who informed on the secret.

Yan Bugui had no idea and looked at Liu Haizhong with a confused look.

Li Kailang smiled and continued:

"Of course, I'm not an unkind person. If there's something really important, I can treat you."

Hearing this, the two were extremely surprised. They had originally planned to give up, but unexpectedly, there was a ray of hope.

"Well, it's indeed an important matter. In this matter, Xiao Li, you are really very important." Liu Haizhong said quickly.

Li Kailang asked curiously: "Oh! What's the matter? I don't even know it?"

Liu Haizhong hurriedly explained, fearing that Li Kailang would go back on his word!
"Xiao Li, didn't you just finish renovating your house? It's a housewarming celebration. According to the old rules, you have to celebrate it anyway."

"Oh, about this matter, what the second uncle said is right. We do need to celebrate." Li Kailang also agreed.

"Right, we have to treat everyone to a meal to celebrate. It won't be much, just like Lao Yi's."

"It's not impossible for Yi Zhonghai's specifications, but..." Li Kailang was a little hesitant.

When the two saw that Li Kailang agreed, they were very happy. This was a great opportunity to eat for free and they couldn't miss it.

"Xiao Li, just say whatever you want to say. Don't be so hesitant. You don't act like a young person at all." Yan Bugui said hurriedly.

"Yes, Xiao Li, just tell us what's the problem. We two uncles are here and will definitely solve it for you!" Liu Haizhong also guaranteed.

"Since both gentlemen said so, I'll just say it straight!" Li Kailang said hesitantly.

"Just say it, feel free to say it!" Liu Haizhong said bluntly.

"My dear uncles, you know that I have a lot of foreign debts."

The two nodded.

"But, this is a good thing and we have to do it! Now that both of you agree with me, how about you lend me some so I can treat everyone to a meal."

"Then the third uncle will be the accountant, and the second uncle will help with purchasing ingredients and so on."

"Of course, it's not free. When it's done, if anyone wants to come and eat, I'll just accept some red envelopes as a token of my appreciation."

"As for how much to charge, one or two dollars is not too little, and five or ten dollars is not too much!"

"The gift money I received can not only pay off the money I owe, but also pay off the money owed to the two masters."

Li Kailang said one by one.

Hearing this, Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong sighed inwardly: "What a fellow! You took our money, did your own thing, and finally asked me to pay you a gift."

"Let us do something that will cost us both our wife and our army."

Seeing the two of them stunned and silent, Li Kailang laughed in his heart, thinking, if you want to play like this, you are still a little naive.

"What are you two gentlemen thinking about? Can you tell me?" Li Kailang asked.

"Cough cough!" Liu Haizhong came back to his senses, coughed twice, and looked at Yan Bugui.

They both understood each other's thoughts and they were tricked by Li Kailang.

"Xiao Li, we were mistaken just now and didn't think it through." Liu Haizhong smiled awkwardly, trying to ease the embarrassment.

"You still owe money, so I really didn't think carefully about asking you to hold a banquet. The most important thing for you now is to pay back the money. It's not too late to talk about the banquet after you pay back the money."

After saying that, Yan Bugu quickly agreed, "Yes, the second uncle is right. It's okay for everyone to skip a meal. You should pay off your debt first."

After saying that, Liu Haizhong continued, "Yes, Xiao Li, since you are busy with housework, we won't disturb you. Just do your work first!"

After saying that, the two of them left in a hurry, fearing that Li Kailang would ask them to go back.

"Don't go! We can still discuss this matter!" Li Kailang hurriedly stopped him.

Hearing this, the two walked faster.

"Bang!" Yan Bugui closed the door and the two of them breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yan Bugui, what are you doing? You haven't even explained clearly the matter of Li Kailang owing you money, and you asked me to go find him. What are you thinking?" Liu Haizhong complained.

"It's my fault. I didn't expect that Li Kailang would do the renovation and buy furniture. It was such a big deal and he still owes money." Yan Bugui apologized.

"Okay, don't call me for this kind of thing in the future. Not only did you not get the job done, you almost got into debt." Liu Haizhong snorted coldly and left.

The other members of the Yan family saw the two men running back, and after a while Liu Haizhong left again with an angry look on his face, and were very confused.

"Boss, what's going on?" asked the third aunt.

"Oh! I've been hunting geese all day, and finally got my eyes pecked by the geese. I didn't expect Li Kailang to have this trick!" Yan Bugui sighed.

"Boss, what are you talking about? I can't understand a word you say!" The third aunt was very confused.

Hearing this, Yan Bugui had no choice but to explain one by one.

"It's also my fault. I didn't realize that Xiao Li usually eats well and I forgot that he owed money." The third aunt blamed herself.

"Okay, stop talking. Let's not provoke him in the future. It's only been a short time and he's already failed twice!" Yan Bugui decided.

On the other side, Liu Haizhong returned home, his anger still lingering.

"Old Liu, what's wrong with you? You look unhappy!" asked the second aunt.

Hearing the voice, Liu Guangqi and the other two also looked at Liu Haizhong.

The ones who are most concerned are Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu.

Whenever Liu Haizhong was unhappy, he would beat them both.

But now the fighting is not as frequent as later, after all, Liu Guangqi is still there.

Liu Haizhong's educational concepts have not undergone significant changes due to Liu Guangqi's departure.

"Oh, this Yan Bugui is really something. He called me before things were even settled. I almost had to lend him money." Liu Haizhong cursed.

When they heard about borrowing money, others immediately became concerned.

"Old Liu, who is asking you to borrow money? Who is it? We can't borrow money!" Second Aunt said hurriedly.

"Don't worry, it hasn't been lent out!" Liu Haizhong said directly.

"That's good, that's good!" said the second aunt with relief.

The others also breathed a sigh of relief. Liu Guangqi asked, "By the way, Dad, who asked you to borrow money?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Haizhong explained the reason to everyone.

"Guangqi, you went to a technical secondary school, what do you think about this?" Liu Haizhong asked.

Liu Guangqi pondered for a while and said, "Dad, you were used as a tool by the third uncle, and you were also deceived by Li Kailang."

"Ah! How come I didn't see it?" Liu Haizhong was puzzled.

Looking at Liu Haizhong's confused expression, Liu Guangqi could only explain.

"Dad, Third Uncle is so close to Li Kailang's house. If there is something he can't say himself, he needs you to go and say it."

"Besides, Li Kailang renovated the house and bought furniture. His family must have a lot of money. Otherwise, how could they do so many things?"

"Ah? But didn't he say he owed a lot of money? He even had an IOU!" Second Aunt asked puzzledly.

"This is what makes Li Kailang so smart. If anyone dares to ask him to do something, he will take out the IOU. No one dares to ask him for anything!" Liu Guangqi explained.

"Is that so! This Xiao Li has a lot of tricks up his sleeve." Liu Haizhong said indignantly.

"Okay, Dad, don't worry about Li Kailang's affairs from now on." Liu Guangqi advised.

He worked as a warehouse keeper in a steel rolling mill and heard other workers' comments about Li Kailang.

Naturally, I didn't want to go against Li Kailang.

This is also the benefit of Li Kailang using cigarettes to pave the way and establish good relations with the unloading workers.

It can reduce unnecessary conflicts invisibly.

"That won't do. After all, I am the second uncle of the courtyard. How can I be suppressed by a small resident?"

"Li Kailang was awesome this time. Just wait, I will definitely get back at you next time!" Liu Haizhong promised loudly.

Seeing Liu Haizhong's determined look, Liu Guangqi felt a little disgusted.

Only a fool would do something knowing that it is impossible.

(End of this chapter)