Siheyuan: The happy life of a little chef

Everyone returned to the courtyard with gloomy faces.

Qin Huairu asked hurriedly.

"How's it going? Did you get the money back?"

Yan Bugui shook his head.

"When we arrived, the people had already run away, but we still caught one person, who also ran away later, but we got some big news."

Qin Huairu said excitedly.

"Do you know the whereabouts of those people?"

Yan Bugui sighed.

"No, the man who was arrested confessed that Jianguo was beaten by Banggeng and his men."

Qin Huairu looked at Banggeng in astonishment, his face full of disbelief.

"Bang Geng, how did you become like this? You used to steal food at most, but now you've started stealing money. You even almost beat Hong Jianguo to death. If someone hadn't happened to pass by, you would have killed someone."

Zhang Cuihua was also shocked, but then she roared at Qin Huairu.

"What qualifications do you have to say that? Have you ever taken care of him?"

Qin Huairu glared at Zhang Cuihua and slapped her in the face, stunning her.

"I want to take care of him, but will you let me? You protect him whenever I say something to him. This is all your fault. You're the one who ruined Bang Geng."

Zhang Cuihua said with evasive eyes.

"I didn't. I just felt bad for Bang Geng. I did this for his own good."

Shazhu got impatient.

"What are you guys arguing about? Now let's talk about what to do with my money?"

Yan Bugui nodded.

"Jie Cheng, go to the Hong family and tell Jianguo that the people who beat him have been caught. Let's talk about Bang Geng first."

Sha Zhu looked at Jia Zhang and said.

"Bang Geng stole 590 yuan from me. Now I have recovered 260 yuan, and I still need 330 yuan. Add the 20 yuan I promised to Jiefang and Guangtian, and the 50 yuan for the food for the people in the courtyard, a total of 400 yuan. Zhang Cuihua, your Jia family must return this money to me."

Zhang Cuihua quit.

"I don't have any money. Our family doesn't have a penny. Besides, you promised to give money to others and treat them to a meal. Why should I pay for it?"

Sha Zhu said with a smile.

"All of this happened because of Bang Geng, so it's only right that we put the blame on him. Otherwise, should I send Bang Geng to jail?"

Zhang Cuihua was very conflicted; she had to choose between the gang and money.

Suddenly she looked at Yi Zhonghai.

"Zhonghai, Banggeng is also your grandson, please help him."

Yi Zhonghai had already hidden in the crowd, but was still discovered by Zhang Cuihua.

There is no choice but to come out and speak.

"Cuihua, Banggeng is not my grandson. My last name is Yi and his last name is Jia. If you want me to help him, you can change his last name to Yi. Only then can he be considered my grandson."

Zhang Cuihua widened her eyes and shook her head repeatedly.

"No, no, Banggeng is the only child of the Jia family. If I change my surname, Old Jia will not let me go. He will come after me."

Yi Zhonghai said coldly.

"That can't be helped. I won't spend so much money on outsiders."

Just when Zhang Cuihua was thinking of other solutions, Hong Jianguo's wife rushed in with a shout and kicked the stick.

"You little beast, you actually dared to lead people to attack our Jianguo and almost took his life. I will kill you."

After saying that, he was about to rush forward and fight. Zhang Cuihua saw this and hurriedly rushed forward to fight with Hong Jianguo's wife.

Liu Haizhong said helplessly.

"Separate them first and talk about the matter first."

Men naturally wouldn't try to stop women from fighting, so the other aunts rushed over and pulled the two apart.

Zhang Cuihua's hair was like chicken feathers and there were several blood marks on her face. Hong Jianguo's wife was not much better off.

Yan Bugui said.

"Jianguo's wife, go back and ask Jianguo first, does he plan to file a public complaint or settle the matter privately?"

Hong Jianguo's wife said excitedly.

"Report to the police, arrest him and eat peanuts."

Yan Bugui comforted.

"Jianguo's wife, don't get excited. Go back and discuss it with Jianguo first. He's here anyway and can't run away."

Hong Jianguo's wife glared at Zhang Cuihua and went back without saying anything.

When Hong Jianguo got home, his wife told him what Yan Bugui had said.

Hong Jianguo thought about it.

"Wife, I know you're unwilling, but I have to lie down for three months. I can't let you and the child go without food. Do you understand?"

Hong Jianguo's wife has calmed down now. Yes, the family doesn't have much savings, and the previous salary was used to buy expensive food. She doesn't know if they can last for three months.

Hong Jianguo comforted.

"Don't worry, I won't let the Jia family have an easy time. You go and ask for 600 yuan. If you don't have 600 yuan, I'll give you Bang Geng and eat peanuts. No bargaining."

Hong Jianguo's wife nodded.

When I returned to the Intermediate Court again, Zhang Cuihua was still arguing.

Hong Jianguo's wife didn't waste time talking to her and spoke directly to Yan Bugui.

"Uncle, my Jianguo said that we should settle this privately for 600 yuan, or else I will send Banggeng to eat peanuts."

Everyone gasped. It was really an outrageous request. But when you think about it, it made sense. Hong Jianguo almost died and now he has to lie in bed for three months. Whether he has any sequelae or not is another matter.

Yan Bugui looked at Zhang Cuihua and said.

"Zhang Cuihua, you heard it too. I'm not trying to scare you. Jianguo's problem, plus Shazhu's problem, can't be solved by sending him to a juvenile detention center. I don't know if he'll eat peanuts or not, but it's certain that he'll never get out in this lifetime. He might even be sent to the northwest to open up wasteland."

Zhang Cuihua was panicked.

"No, absolutely not. Bang Geng is still a child. Can you please let her go?"

Shazhu has given up on Banggeng and no longer indulges him.

"I don't care if he's a child or not. It's only natural to pay back debts. You can do whatever you want."

Zhang Cuihua sat on the ground and cried loudly, and Banggeng was trembling with fear.

Zhang Cuihua suddenly saw Qin Huairu crying beside her, and she made up her mind, went to Qin Huairu and knelt down in front of her.

"Huai Ru, please help Bang Geng. He is your son, right? You can't just watch him die. Although the family has split up, the relationship is still there. You have a responsibility to help him."

Qin Huairu said in despair.

"How can I help him? A thousand dollars, where can I get it? I only have a dozen dollars a month. Even if you sell me, you still can't get that much."

Zhang Cuihua said while crying.

"Go and beg Li Jianjun. He will definitely help you. He's so good to you. Don't worry. As long as you help Bang Geng this time, I swear I will never beg you again."

Qin Huairu looked at Zhang Cuihua, then at Bang Geng, wiped away her tears and said.

"Okay, I'll go ask Jianjun for help. Regardless of whether I succeed or not, Banggeng will have nothing to do with me in the future. I'll write a certificate of severing ties later, and everyone can be a witness. Even if Banggeng dies, he will have nothing to do with me in the future."

After saying that, Qin Huairu walked up to Li Jianjun and knelt down.

"Jianjun, I know my request is excessive, and you heard it. I have no choice but to ask you to help him one last time. I know I can't pay back the thousand yuan. From now on, I am a member of your Li family. My life belongs to the Li family. Please, help me."

Li Jianjun helped Qin Huairu up with one hand.

"Sister-in-law, don't scare the child, and don't say those things. If others know, they will think I am a rich landlord who has received your indenture. I can lend you the money, and you can pay me back later. It doesn't matter if it takes a long time. Wait a moment, I'll go back and get it."

When Li Jianjun went back to get the money, everyone was very surprised.

"I didn't expect Li Jianjun to be so rich."

"He is rich, but I didn't expect him to lend the money to Qin Huairu. Can Qin Huairu pay it back?"

"Qin Huairu is also a pitiful person. She has to support Zhang Cuihua, who is lazy and greedy, and a useless guy named Bang Geng."

"Jianjun is such a good man. Qin Huairu will be grateful to him for the rest of her life."

Zhang Cuihua was very happy when she heard that Li Jianjun was willing to lend her money. She didn't have to spend any money herself and she could still keep her grandson.

Qin Huairu came in front of Zhang Cuihua.

"I'll call you mom for the last time. I will only take care of Bang Geng's living expenses. I won't give any money to Bang Geng after he becomes an adult."

Zhang Cuihua immediately changed her face.

"Why? You are the daughter-in-law of my Jia family, so it is your responsibility to support me."

Qin Huairu smiled.

"But you have married Yi Zhonghai and are no longer a member of the Jia family. You are no longer Jia Zhang, but Yi Zhang."

This sentence left Zhang Cuihua speechless.

Yan Bugui nodded.

"Yes, Zhang Cuihua, you are no longer a member of the Jia family, and you cannot live in the Jia family's house. From now on, you can only live in the Jia family's house, but you can go and cook for him."

Zhang Cuihua was unwilling but helpless. It was a fact that she married Yi Zhonghai for his money and half a house. However, before she could get them, the Jia family's house was lost, and her grandmother's family suffered a loss.

After a while, Li Jianjun brought the money and gave it to Qin Huairu.

Qin Huairu said.

"Uncle, please provide some proof. First of all, Shazhu, after I return the money to you, you are not allowed to pursue Banggeng's responsibility."

Shazhu nodded. As long as he got his money back, he didn't care about Banggeng anymore.

Zhang Cuihua said.

"Silly Zhu, you always said you liked jokes, but it turns out you were just lying. I just stole a little money from you, and you're still not letting me go."

Silly Zhu shook his head.

"I don't care how much money Bang Geng stole. What I care about is that Bang Geng stole my money. How can I rest assured that I can take care of a person like him in my old age?"

Qin Huairu also ignored Zhang Cuihua.

"Jianguo's wife, I'm sorry. I'll give the money to your family as compensation, but you also have to sign a promise that you will never pursue the matter of Jianguo being beaten again."

Hong Jianguo's wife didn't say anything and just nodded.

Qin Huairu continued.

"One more thing, write a certificate stating that I have severed my relationship with Bang Geng and Zhang Cuihua. From now on, your life and death have nothing to do with me. The Jia family's house is mine, and Bang Geng will move out when he reaches adulthood. Zhang Cuihua cannot live in it."

Yan Bugui nodded.

"Okay, I'll write it now."

It was finished quickly and everyone signed and put their fingerprints on it.

Qin Huairu said loudly.

"Everyone, bear witness. From now on, whatever happens to Bang Geng and Zhang Cuihua will have nothing to do with me, Qin Huairu. Even if they die, I will not care."

Everyone nodded. Qin Huairu had tried her best and even sold herself, although she was not worth that much.

Yan Bugui said.

"Okay, keep your mouth shut about what happened today. Don't tell anyone. It will affect the reputation of the compound. How will the children find wives and get married in the future? Do you understand?"

We all know the seriousness of the matter. This is a very big one, and for the sake of the children, we all keep silent about what happened today.

Liu Haizhong said, “It’s almost done.”

"Okay, we haven't eaten yet. Let's go back and eat."

After everyone left, Sha Zhu gave Yan Jiefang and Liu Guangtian ten yuan each as agreed.

Yan Bugui did not ask Yan Jiefang for money.

"Put the money away and save it for future use. Don't spend it recklessly."

Although Yan Bugui took advantage of others outside, he listened to Li Jianjun and never schemed against his children again.

The bangs are more generous.

"Guangtian, keep the money. When you spend it, remember to give your brother a portion."

Liu Guangtian now particularly respects Liu Haizhong and said happily.

"Dad, I won't spend any money. I'll buy some meat someday to nourish your body. You must be very tired from teaching your disciples every day."

Liu Haizhong nodded with satisfaction. What Li Jianjun said was absolutely right. Now he not only gained the respect of his sons, but also their filial piety.

Xu Damao was dumbfounded.

"Jianjun, am I dazzled? This is truly a loving father and filial son!"

Li Jianjun smiled.

"Brother Damao, you should pay more attention to the people around you. They have changed a lot."

Xu Damao nodded and followed Li Jianjun back to the backyard.