r18novel Chapter 863 Yan Jiekuang reports on the situation
Chapter 863 Yan Jiekuang reports on the situation
Yi Zhonghai listened to Jia Zhangshi and Qin Huairu discuss the difficulties of finding housing for their children. Although his face showed no visible emotion, he was thinking about something else. His real concern was not whether Xiaodang and Huaihua would be crowded, but he was worried that if Qin Huairu really got upset about the house, or if she couldn't make ends meet and wanted to find another way out, he would be left without a caring person to take care of him in the future. He had no children in his life and had long placed his hopes on Qin Huairu's family. He especially valued Qin Huairu's shrewdness and thoughtfulness in dealing with people, thinking that he could rely on her to serve tea and water, and take care of him in his old age.
Yi Zhonghai's gaze fell on Jia Zhangshi, and his brows furrowed slightly. To be fair, he was quite confident in Qin Huairu, knowing that she knew her limits and would not easily cause trouble. But he was deeply worried about Jia Zhangshi - this old woman was impatient, liked to take advantage of others, and spoke without restraint. Who knew if she would cause trouble at any time?
He cleared his throat and said to Jia Zhang with a hint of warning, "When we get to the Liu family later, please talk to each other politely and don't get angry easily. Otherwise, you might make a fool of yourself by making things difficult for others in the courtyard. Don't forget, you two aren't the only two families in this courtyard. The neighbors are watching."
Jia Zhang was already holding back, and when she heard Yi Zhonghai say that, she immediately felt unhappy. Just as she was about to open her mouth to retort, "What could possibly happen to me?", Qin Huairu next to her took the lead, a gentle smile spread across her face, and she turned to Yi Zhonghai and said, "Uncle Yi, don't worry. My mother knows what's going on, and she'll definitely talk things over nicely when the time comes. We're going there today just to discuss the house matter, there's no need to get angry."
Jia Zhang was so angry at Qin Huairu's words that she was about to explode, but then she thought, what Qin Huairu said makes sense - the main event today is the house, and it's not worth it to get angry with Yi Zhonghai, don't lose the big picture for the small. Thinking of this, she swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue, nodded, and said unhappily, "Alright, alright, I get it. There's no need for so much nonsense, hurry to the backyard, don't let the Liu family wait."
Yi Zhonghai wanted to give them a few more instructions, such as asking them not to ask for too much, so as not to make things awkward, but seeing Jia Zhang's impatient look, he swallowed the words back, just sighed in his heart, and followed them to the backyard.
The three of them were talking in low voices, and no one noticed that there was a person hiding in the shadow of the old locust tree in the corner of the middle courtyard - it was Yan Jiekuang. He had originally wanted to come out for some fresh air, but happened to encounter the three people talking, so he subconsciously hid himself, pricked up his ears to listen to the general situation, and secretly took note of this incident.
Seeing the three people going to the backyard, Yan Jiekuang did not dare to delay any longer, for fear of being discovered. He hurriedly crouched down and trotted all the way back to his home, intending to quickly tell his family the news he had heard.
Gu Nan leaned against the window, his gaze fixed on the backyard. He could faintly hear noises coming from there, and judging by the situation, a lively scene was inevitable. But he simply watched with a cold eye, a hint of disdain playing on his lips. Most of the people in this courtyard were obsessed with profit, and few were truly reliable. They were calculating, always hoping to take advantage, but they didn't consider that some of these seemingly glamorous opportunities were actually traps, and if they really tried, they might end up falling into them.
On the other side, Yan Bugui was holding an enamel pot, slowly blowing the tea leaves floating on the water. Just as he was about to take a sip, Yan Jiekuang ran in from outside like a gust of wind, with a look of panic on his face.
"Why are you so flustered?" Yan Bugui put down his teacup, frowned, and put on a stern attitude. "You're an adult now, you should be calm and composed when dealing with things. Don't you understand this little bit?"
Yan Jiekuang gasped for breath, ignoring his father's scolding. He said anxiously, "Dad, you don't know yet? Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu have both gone to the backyard! Do you think they are planning to discuss the house again?"
At these words, Yan Bugui paused, his hand holding the teacup, his previous composure instantly fading. His heart skipped a beat – how could Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong discuss the matter of the house in private? He was the second-in-command of the compound; how could he not be involved in such a matter concerning the distribution of the compound's interests? Did these two people want to leave him aside? A surge of anger suddenly rose up, and he stood up abruptly, ready to head to the backyard.
But just as he took a step forward, he stopped abruptly. He pondered for a moment, then slowly sat back in his chair, tapping his fingers lightly on the rim of the teacup.
Seeing him sit down, Yan Jiekuang became even more anxious: "Dad, why aren't you going again? If we're a little later, the house might have already been decided by them, and by then there would be no share for us!"
Yan Bugui shook his head, with the confidence of a seasoned veteran: "You're still impatient, kid. Why rush into this? As long as we get wind of it, we can't be wrong. We'll go over there later, and we'll definitely catch them off guard and let them know that Second Master is not someone you can fool."
He had his own thoughts: after all, he was the second uncle. If he rushed after him in such a hurry, it would seem like he was just trying to get something for free, which would be disgraceful if word got out. If he was caught, people would accuse him of eavesdropping or being too eager for quick success, which would be embarrassing.
Yan Jiekuang felt something was amiss. What was his father up to? He couldn't wait any longer and turned around to go and see for himself.
"Stop!" Yan Bugui grabbed his arm, his tone slowed down, with a hint of coaxing, "Jie Kuang, you have to think clearly. If this goes through, it will be of great benefit to you. Once it's settled, I'll immediately ask someone to find you a good marriage. I guarantee that you can get married smoothly. How about it?"
This remark struck a chord with Yan Jiekuang. He thought to himself: My eldest brother, Yan Jiecheng, already has a house, and my second brother, Yan Jiefang, is about to move to the countryside. Wouldn't it be my turn to enjoy the benefits of this courtyard in the future? If I could make some money from this house, I'd also be able to find a wife. It would be a real bargain.
He looked at Yan Bugui, his eyes more serious: "Dad, you said this, you can't go back on your word. What do you want me to do? Just don't forget my kindness when the time comes."
Seeing that he had relaxed, Yan Bugui smiled and said, "It's really not appropriate for me to go over there now. I have to stay calm. Go to the backyard first and find a secluded place to listen and see what they are discussing. When they are about to finalize the matter, come back and tell me. Then I will go over there and I will be able to stabilize the situation. Remember?"