Yi Zhonghai tried it out but didn't get any useful information.

Instead, I became even more confused, so I had to put this question aside for the time being.

He coughed and said to Cao Anping with an embarrassed look:

"Doctor Cao, my family's money has been stolen, and we've been having a hard time lately.

As far as I know, you have received many awards for your advanced achievements, so you should not be short of money, right?

Look, can you pay me back first for the money you borrowed from me?"

Cao Anping also looked bitter, and said to Yi Zhonghai apologetically:

"Master Yi, I used the money you lent me to buy a bicycle and a watch, and I've almost spent it all.

Although I did receive a small reward recently, I don’t have 500 yuan.”

Yi Zhonghai asked in confusion, "Didn't you get 550 yuan for reconciliation with the Jia family?"

Cao Anping's face changed, and he quickly said: "Master Yi, you can't say that, isn't the settlement fee fifty yuan?

You signed it too, so you can't wrongly accuse me.

Although the Jia family wants to extort 500 yuan from me, I am not as black-hearted as them."

Yi Zhonghai choked. He didn't expect Cao Anping to be so shameless and lie so seriously.

But he had no choice. The settlement agreement signed at that time clearly stated 50 yuan, and no one else could prove that Cao Anping really took 550 yuan from him.

He could only swallow this loss in silence, and as a second choice, he said with a hint of deep meaning:

"Then you should pay me back part of it first, I am in a very difficult situation now.

Doctor Cao, as a national leader, you must have a high moral character. You wouldn't mind seeing my family's hardship, right?"

Cao Anping used his lifelong acting skills again, showing a helpless look, and replied with some regret:

"Master Yi, if you come back earlier tonight, I will definitely pay you back 200 first.

But when Director Wang came tonight, he said he wanted to introduce someone to help me renovate my house, and I gave all the money to Director Wang.

How about, Master Yi, you find someone else to help you out first, and I’ll pay you back part of it when I get my salary next month?

Although the IOU states that it must be repaid within five years, I must help Master Yi because you are in such a difficult situation. After all, I have a noble character."

Yi Zhonghai frowned. He knew clearly that Cao Anping just didn't want to return his money.

But the reasons given are so high-sounding that people who don't know the inside story can't find any fault with them.

For example, Liu Haizhong, who was standing next to him, felt that Yi Zhonghai was forcing him to do something against his will. He pointed out with some disdain:

"Lao Yi, this is your fault. Salaries are only a few days away, and you only earn 80 or 90 yuan, how could you be short of money?

You lent money to Anping at that time, and your intentions were somewhat ill-intentioned. It's good enough that he doesn't hold a grudge against you.

It's only been a few days, and you're forcing me to pay back the money. It's really embarrassing for me."

Cao Anping secretly laughed. Liu Haizhong's fighting power really increased after drinking. He could treat him to two more drinks in the future.

Xu Damao remained silent and did not dare to speak, but he knew that Cao Anping was definitely not short of money.

With his medical skills and the Dragon Essence Tiger Meng Pills he was selling, how could he be short of a few hundred dollars? He just didn't want to pay it back.

But now he is naturally in the same camp with Cao Anping. Seeing Yi Zhonghai being defeated, he was so happy that he couldn't contain himself.

In fact, when he heard Yi Zhonghai's test just now, saying that someone used a silver needle to prick a person and made him unable to move, he was actually suspicious, and his expression could be said to be a little strange.

At that time, Yi Zhonghai was staring at Cao Anping, otherwise, after seeing Xu Damao's expression, he might have made some guesses.

Yi Zhonghai looked at Liu Haizhong with a bad face, hating him in his heart, 'Is Liu Haizhong mentally ill tonight?

Why is everything so weird?

He had never taken Liu Haizhong seriously before, but he could make Liu Haizhong speechless with just one sentence.

But tonight Liu Haizhong's logic was clear. Could it be that Cao Anping taught him to say that?

He secretly took note of Liu Haizhong. It seemed that Fatty Liu started to get anxious and restless because he saw that Yi Zhonghai was having a bad time recently.

He really doesn't know his own weight. An old man just asked him to do it. Does he have the ability to do it?

Don't just talk nonsense for half an hour in a meeting. No one will pay attention to him.

However, Yi Zhonghai saw that Liu Haizhong was a little drunk, so he gave up arguing with him.

I can only focus my attention on Cao Anping again.

It was clearly written in black and white, and he had no way to force Cao Anping to pay back the money.

If he plays the victim and tries to gain sympathy, he could then publicize the fact that Cao Anping refused to pay back the money.

It might cause some criticism to Cao Anping's reputation, but it would not be of much use and might even further reduce his own prestige.

So he could only lower his requirements again in frustration and said:

"Well, then remember to pay me back part of your salary when you get it. I really can't do anything about it."

Cao Anping readily agreed, which really proved the saying "the one who owes money is the boss".

He had not originally planned to pay it back as he didn't know what the situation would be like five years later, but now he saw that Yi Zhonghai had suffered such a huge loss.

He decided to pay him five dollars every month to comfort Yi Zhonghai's wounded heart.

Maybe it won’t be long before you can double your money back.

Yi Zhonghai nodded, drank the last half of the glass of wine, stood up and said, "Then I'll go back first."

Cao Anping did a good job of saving face. He sent Yi Zhonghai to the door and greeted him with a smile: "Master Yi, take care."

Yi Zhonghai felt more and more that Cao Anping was a shameless person, a completely hypocritical villain. He knew what he was thinking in his heart, but he appeared to be very friendly on the surface.

He walked towards the middle courtyard in deep thought, feeling a little annoyed. He had come to Cao Anping's house to test the waters, but had not achieved any of his goals.

Instead, I lost two dollars in gift money, which was a big loss.

But he suddenly stopped, remembering the strange reason why Xu Damao didn't dare to drink tonight.

'Xu Damao is a tall and strong man, and he doesn't look like he has any illness. Besides, Cao Anping obviously kept silent about it later.

It seems there is something hidden. Isn't Cao Anping known to be good at men's medicine? Could it be?

Yi Zhonghai's eyes flickered. In fact, Xu Damao had not had a child for almost a year, and some people had already begun to speculate.

Especially Yi Zhonghai, he wished that everyone in the courtyard would have no children and become a family without a son.

Then he won't be embarrassed, and he can also attract more people to join his pension plan.

He had been paying attention to Xu Damao's abnormality for a long time, and even had some vague guesses about it.

Yi Zhonghai's face was gloomy as he didn't expect that there might be a turning point now.

Originally, you might all be extinct, but now you are secretly treating your illness and might even have a child. Isn't that a slap in the face of his uncle?

He thought secretly: 'When Sha Zhu is discharged from the hospital, let him deal with Xu Damao.

I also have to advise Sha Zhu not to provoke Cao Anping without his consent. With his stupid personality, he will definitely not be able to beat Cao Anping.

With Cao Anping's current status, it is not appropriate for him to solve the problem with his fists.'

Inside Cao Anping's house.

After Yi Zhonghai left, the three of them began to disperse and had basically finished all the food and wine.

Xu Damao didn't drink, so Cao Anping asked him to support Liu Haizhong and send him back.

He took the cotton he had won in the lottery and the cloth he had bought long ago and followed the two of them.

Liu Haizhong just told the second aunt when he arrived, and she agreed to help and asked him to bring the things over after dinner.

Of course, he was holding another gift in his hand, so it was impossible for him to ask Second Aunt for help for free.

He felt relieved that he could find Liu Haizhong's family for help. Liu Haizhong was a man who cared a lot about his reputation and would not do such a disgusting thing as secretly replacing the cotton.

The reason why he didn't ask the Yan family to do this was that he was a little worried about the Yan family's small intentions, fearing that they would replace part of his new cotton with some dirty old cotton.

Along the way, Liu Haizhong was still bragging, it seemed that he had a great time drinking tonight.

When the second aunt heard the voice, she came forward to greet him and shouted into the house, "Guangfu Guangtian, come out and help your father."

The two brothers quickly ran out from the inner room and took Liu Haizhong from Xu Damao.

When they smelled the strong aroma of alcohol on their father, they were extremely envious because they couldn't even get any ordinary liquor at home.

When the second aunt saw Cao Anping holding a bag, she knew it was a quilt to be sewn, so she reached out to take it.

But when he opened it and saw that it was cotton, he asked in confusion, "Doctor Cao, isn't it a quilt?

Did Lao Liu say something wrong? Are you going to make clothes? "

Cao Anping was a little surprised, and nodded to confirm: "It's making quilts, you're right."

The second aunt said with a smile: "Maybe you don't understand, Doctor Cao. Cotton can't be made into quilts directly. It needs to be processed."

Cao Anping was a little embarrassed. He really didn't know how a quilt was made.

He had never slept on a quilt in his previous life, and his original body had no memory of making a quilt.

So I could only ask humbly: "Second Aunt, is there a processing shop nearby?"

Seeing that Cao Anping was still holding something in his hand, the second aunt took the initiative to say:

"There is a shop that processes quilts just two blocks away. Doctor Cao, you have to go to work, so I can help you get them processed. The processing fee is one yuan.

But let me tell you first, there will be a loss of about half a pound when it is processed into a quilt."

Cao Anping was not polite. It was the best thing to have someone to help.

He handed the piece of bacon wrapped in newspaper to the second aunt, and took out a dollar and a half, saying:

"Second Aunt, I'm sorry to bother you with this. The extra fifty cents is for sewing expenses."

There is about one pound of bacon, which is still a very presentable gift. After all, it is difficult for ordinary people to buy meat nowadays.

The meat coupons for one person were rationed at only 20 to 30 taels per month, and most of the time, you couldn’t buy any even if you went with the coupons. Even at the big factories, you had to queue up.

The second aunt took it, squeezed it with her hands, and guessed what it was without opening it.

She immediately smiled. Even though Liu Haizhong often ate eggs at home, their family still couldn't buy meat.

With this piece of bacon, we can prepare several meat dishes at home during the New Year.

She assured him, "Don't worry, Doctor Cao. I will take care of this matter. I will make sure the stitches are tight."

Cao Anping nodded and went home satisfied.

The second aunt went home, opened the newspaper and saw that it was indeed a piece of meat. She was very happy.

The two brothers helped Liu Haizhong into the house and were arguing among themselves about who should go to get water for washing feet.

When they saw the bacon on the table, their eyes lit up.

Although the Liu family doesn't eat pickles by the number of roots like the Yan family does, they are not as fair as the Yan family either.

All the good things in the house belong to the head of the family, Liu Haizhong, and the eldest brother, Liu Guangqi. It can be said that these two brothers will never go hungry.

Liu Guangtian swallowed his saliva and asked, "Mom, is this bacon sent by Doctor Cao? How about making some tomorrow? We haven't eaten meat in a long time."

The second aunt rolled her eyes and said, "Go away, go do what you need to do. Even if you want to eat, wait until your brother comes back. We still need to save some for the New Year."

As he said this, he rewrapped the meat and put it in the cupboard, and warned the two brothers, "Don't eat it secretly, or you'll see how your dad will punish you."

Liu Haizhong in the room was scolding him: "You two bastards, why are you taking so long when I asked you to fetch some water?"

The two brothers shuddered and did not dare to shirk the responsibility anymore, so they went to the stove together to pour water for washing their feet.

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