The days of being a buyer in Siheyuan

"Uncle, I..."

Qin Huairu seemed to be hesitant to speak, as if she was embarrassed to start talking to the two of them.

Yi Zhonghai frowned and said, "If there is anything you don't want to say, just say it directly."

The lady next to her was also wiping her red eyes and said to Qin Huairu: "Yes, Lao Yi will definitely help you with this today."

Although Yi Zhonghai was not happy with the old lady's confident words, he did not refute her and waited quietly for Qin Huairu to speak.

Qin Huairu calmed herself down and slowly said, "Uncle, you know that our family is in a difficult situation. If Cui Dake hadn't helped us recently, the Jia family might have run out of food."

After hearing this, Yi Zhonghai frowned even more. He didn't expect Qin Huairu to come for help, and he immediately thought about how to refuse.

"Huai Ru, what you said is untenable. Your family is not the only one in trouble in the courtyard."

Before he could finish his words, Qin Huairu interrupted him.

"Uncle, I know our family is not the most difficult one, but I really have no choice. The pressure of life is really overwhelming. If it weren't for the baby in my belly, I would have wanted to go downstairs to accompany Dongxu."

As Qin Huairu spoke, tears started to fall again. It was so sad that anyone who heard it cried. Even Yi Zhonghai was speechless.

Even the old lady signaled him with her eyes to think of a solution, and Yi Zhonghai could only think for a while before speaking.

"I have an idea. Although there are many neighbors in the courtyard who are in need, there are also a few families who are doing well. So why don't we just hold a donation meeting and let everyone come together to help."

The more Yi Zhonghai talked, the more he felt that what he thought was right. Thinking of his current embarrassing position in the courtyard, especially the younger generation who increasingly looked down on him, Yi Zhonghai wanted to use a donation conference to solve the current problem.

"Thank you, uncle, and aunt."

Qin Huairu was overjoyed after hearing this. Although the final result was a little different from what she expected, it was a good sign. Only if the Jia family established the image of a poor family could they plan more in the future.

"Okay, you go back first. I still need to discuss this matter with the second and third uncles."

Yi Zhonghai, in a good mood, waved Qin Huairu to leave. He still had to go find the other two to discuss things.

No one knew what Yi Zhonghai said, but Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui both agreed after hearing it and waited for the whole institute meeting the next day.

The next day, Liu Minghui went home after get off work and was stopped by Yan Bugui as soon as he arrived at the gate of the courtyard.

"Hey, hey, hey, Uncle, why are you in such a hurry?"

Liu Minghui was caught off guard and almost bumped into Yan Bugui. Fortunately, he reacted quickly, otherwise people would have thought that Yan Bugui was trying to scam him.

Yan Bugui seemed to be frightened, and he patted his chest breathlessly.

"Hey, Uncle Three was almost hit by you."

Yan Bugui said this in an accusatory tone, but Liu Minghui was not someone who could be easily intimidated.

"Uncle, that's not right. If you hadn't suddenly run out, how could what just happened have happened?"

These words made Yan Bugui's face turn red, and he didn't know how to refute. Yan Bugui knew that he had no ground to defend himself, so he could only change the subject.

"Forget it, I won't argue with you anymore."

Yan Bugui waved his hands and pretended to be indifferent.

"Since everything is alright, we'll leave first."

Seeing this, Liu Minghui took Yu Li and went home.

"Hey, wait, I haven't finished talking yet."

But Yan Bugui stopped the two again.

"What else?"

Liu Minghui had no choice but to stop and listen to what Yan Bugui said.

Only then did Yan Bugui say seriously: "Minghui, come to the meeting tonight, it's very important."

Hearing this, Liu Minghui and Yu Li looked at each other, and Liu Minghui quickly pulled Yan Bugui aside to ask him questions.

"Uncle, have a cigarette."

He took out a cigarette and gave it to Yan Bugui, whose eyes lit up when he took it.

"Oh, Daqianmen, you are indeed a cadre, this cigarette is really good."

Yan Bugui put the cigarette to his ear and didn't plan to smoke it now. Seeing this, Liu Minghui stuffed the whole pack into Yan Bugui's hand.

Yan Bugui, who was corrupted by the sugar-coated bullet, did not disappoint Liu Minghui. He whispered in Liu Minghui's ear about donation. Liu Minghui immediately understood that tonight was a donation meeting, and it was probably initiated by Yi Zhonghai.

"Okay, Third Uncle, we'll go back and eat first."

After knowing the details, Liu Minghui took Yu Li away.

"Okay, remember to attend in the evening. I still have to notify those who come back later."

Yan Bugui shouted behind the two of them.

"Honey, what did the Third Uncle say to you just now?"

When she got home, Yu Li asked curiously.

So Liu Minghui told Yu Li what he had guessed.

"You mean, this donation is for the Jia family."

Yu Li was a little angry because she couldn't stand the Jia family and didn't want to donate to them.

"Calm down and let's see what happens later."

Liu Minghui comforted Yu Li, then sat aside and thought about things.

It was seven o'clock after dinner, in the summer evening, and it was not yet completely dark. Many people had gathered in the Intermediate Court. They were all notified by Yan Bugui to attend the meeting.

"What are you going to say today?"

"I don't know. It seems like a few families didn't come out." At this time, those who were discussing were talking about the sudden meeting.

"The price of food in Pigeon Market seems to be much lower recently. I went there a few days ago."

This is what a few people who didn't have enough food at home whispered when they got together.

"Really? There are a lot of wild vegetables outside the city recently. I asked my wife and the children to go dig them together during the day." Several people discussed that the price of food affects the lives of several people in a family and is the most concerning issue.

After everyone waited for a while, Yi Zhonghai and two other people came over with several families in the courtyard who were in financial difficulties.

Yi Zhonghai felt very happy when he saw so many people waiting for them.

"Everyone is here."

The three masters sat on each side, and a few others sat in the middle of the yard, including the Jia family represented by Qin Huairu.

"Without further ado, as you can see, these four families in front of us are all poor families in the courtyard."

Yi Zhonghai did not keep anyone in suspense and spoke directly.

"The Chen family in the front yard, Old Chen is raising three children alone. His job is not very stable, so he can only make money by doing odd jobs and carrying heavy bags to support his family."

Yi Zhonghai pointed at the middle-aged man sitting on the left and said.

"The Zhao family in the backyard just moved in last year. An old man is raising a grandson alone. Because there is no labor force, life is very difficult. Although the street office provides subsidies, it is a drop in the bucket."

This is a woman in her fifties. Her hair is almost completely white due to years of hard work.

Yesterday, Yi Zhonghai and several others came to her house in the middle of the night and said they wanted to organize a donation for their family. This made the elderly woman, who is nearly 60 years old, very happy because her grandson is only nine years old this year and it is difficult for her to support him alone.