Siheyuan: Father Yi Zhonghai and Sister-in-law Lou Xiaoe

"Every time the neighborhood office came to see her, they never told her that she was a martyr's family member."

"It's just because she is the oldest lonely elderly person in this neighborhood."

"Last time Zhuzi was arrested by the police station, you refused when I asked you to go find your superior. You were afraid of being caught, right?"

"You didn't even see it when Yi Bufan took out the martyr's family ID."

"Even Director Wang doesn't know about this."

Yi Zhonghai's words made Sha Zhu look at the deaf old lady again.

"Grandma, an uncle said..."

Sha Zhu was a little hesitant.

"Does it matter whether it's true or not?"

"Who cares?"

"Over the years, I haven't often used this name to pressure others."

The deaf old lady looked at Yi Zhonghai.

"I care."

"If you hadn't said you were a family member of a martyr, I wouldn't have been so reckless every time I did things. I felt like you were backing me up."

"Shazhu cares too. If you are a family member of a martyr, there is hope that Shazhu can benefit from it."

Yi Zhonghai looked at the deaf old lady and asked, "If I had known that you were not a martyr's family member, why would I have continued to support you?"

"Yes, grandma, if it's true, we can live a good life in the future."

Sha Zhu's face was full of anticipation.

The deaf old lady didn't say anything else. She limped out with her cane.

"You came to me today to ask why I chose Yi Bufan and gave up Sha Zhu, right?"

Yi Zhonghai spoke again.

The deaf old lady stopped and Sha Zhu also turned to look at her.

"Yeah, after all these years of hard work, how come you are so...confused!"

The deaf old lady still couldn't figure it out.

Even Shazhu is the same.

"You are not sincere enough!"

"Why didn't you tell me the truth earlier, old lady?"

"Silly Zhu, why would you report me without caring about the consequences?"

Yi Zhonghai stood up, walked over and opened the cabinet.

He took out a paper bag from inside.

"Old lady, over the years, we have taken great care of you. We have done nothing to let you down."

"Zhu Zi, Yu Shui, I think I have taken good care of you over the years."

"At least you are living no worse than any other family in this yard."

As Yi Zhonghai spoke, he looked at the paper bag in his hand, looked at Sha Zhu, and then looked at He Yushui.

"Yushui, where is your father? Although he disowned you when you went to Baocheng before."

"But, I have also sent you some money over the years."

"Although not much each time, only three, five, ten or eight yuan."

"It's all in here. I'll give it to you for safekeeping."

Amid the two people's surprised looks, Yi Zhonghai put the paper bag in He Yushui's hand.

"My father gave it to me?"

He Yushui found it a little unbelievable.

"Correct!"

“This money should be given to you!”

"When He Daqing left, he arranged a job for Zhuzi, so it wasn't irresponsible."

"But to you, that is definitely too much."

"Originally, I was planning to save this money for you when you get married."

"Since you have come to me today to ask for an explanation, I will give it to you in advance."

Yi Zhonghai did not hesitate, partly because he did not lack the money.

On the other hand, I have a son, a very outstanding son.

The deaf old lady left and never looked back.

"Rainwater, keep the money."

After Sha Zhu finished explaining things to He Yushui, he looked at Yi Zhonghai, then looked at the deaf old lady who was walking out, quickly ran out, and carried the deaf old lady on his back.

"Zhu Zi, you..."

The deaf old lady was a little surprised.

"Whether you are a martyr's family member or not, you are still my grandmother!"

Sha Zhu made this decision after several rounds of ideological struggle.

He reported Yi Zhonghai, but he never did anything wrong to the deaf old lady.

We should huddle together with the deaf old lady for warmth.

The worst that can happen is that I’ll have come here for nothing tonight.

Not really, he made a profit, Yu Shui got some money.

"Good grandson!"

"Don't worry, this isn't over yet."

"As long as Yi Bufan is no longer useful, Yi Zhonghai will come looking for you eventually!"

"Just keep a low profile in the future and don't let anyone catch you."

"Call Liu Haizhong over later."

After returning to the house, the deaf old lady whispered to Sha Zhu.

......

"Didn't you originally intend to give it to them?"

The old lady smiled and swept the cigarette ash that Yi Zhonghai had just knocked off behind the door.

"I originally thought that I had spent a lot of money on them, so I felt justified in keeping the money."

"Even if He Daqing comes back someday, he can't do anything to me."

"But it's different now. If we don't consider ourselves, we have to consider Bufan."

"We are looked down upon and criticized by others, which is just a discredit to us."

"Let them settle the matter, and we'll be even."

Yi Zhonghai added some more water into the teacup.

"You're right."

"Anyway, we really don't need that little money."

"The old lady came today because she felt that we ignored her."

An old lady also sat next to Yi Zhonghai.

"Of course. We have been taking care of her for so many years. Even her own son couldn't do that."

"Nowadays, if you fail to provide adequate care, you will be punished immediately."

"Haha, that's fine, otherwise I won't be able to confront them."

"That's great. I don't have to bother with Sha Zhu anymore."

Yi Zhonghai was thinking about finding an opportunity to introduce Yi Bufan and explain everything clearly.

"If this old lady wasn't so picky, maybe we could get along well."

"After all, we have been neighbors for so many years."

The aunt still felt a little bit regretful.

"Yeah, I didn't think about it before. It's been many years."

"This old lady should have been here when your sister and I first moved into this courtyard."

Yi Zhonghai nodded silently and a smile appeared on his face.

I thought of Yi Bufan's mother, who was efficient and decisive in doing things.

But, it lacks some tenderness.

"Was the old lady alone at that time?"

The aunt is really interested in this matter.

"one person?"

"Yes, it seems that the old lady also lived in the backyard at that time. She was indeed alone."

"But at that time, it seemed that people often came to see her."

"There were a few times, late at night, when I encountered someone who was not your average person."

"Your sister was..."

Yi Zhonghai paused and frowned slightly.

"what happened?"

The aunt was puzzled.

"Your sister didn't let me see it at the time, and told me to hide if I saw it next time."

"But it seems that she went to see it herself and often stared at it."

"Could it be... this old lady has another identity!"

Yi Zhonghai was frightened by his own thoughts.