Siheyuan: I am the Smart Pillar

Yi Zhonghai frowned as he watched this scene, and then looked at the neighbors in the courtyard who were watching the excitement. Deep down, he was extremely reluctant to lend money to Jia Dongxu. If the money went into the Jia family, it would be like borrowing without paying it back. He naturally didn't want to be such a sucker, so he thought for a while and said, "That, that Dongxu."

Jia Dongxu was not a complete fool, and he could tell that his master was trying to shirk his responsibility. He gritted his teeth, kowtowed on the brick floor several times, and said to his master with tears in his eyes, "Master, please help me. I can't live without my mother. My mother worked so hard to raise me. If I go to jail at such an old age, I really can't bear it."

He wiped the tears from his eyes with his sleeves, and it was so pitiful. A grown man started crying, and the neighbors who were watching the excitement in the yard sighed. "Tsk tsk, although the parent letter is not a good thing, Dongxu's filial piety is commendable." Another voice said, "Yes, this old man must have accumulated great virtues in his previous life, and he has such a good son in this life."

Liu Chunhua was so angry. He just lent her 800 yuan. Who would pay her back? But she couldn't say it openly, because it would make her look so unfilial. She could only stand aside with a grin, anxiously winking at her husband. But this bastard man seemed to see nothing and ignored her.

Liu Chunhua's face turned blue with anger, but she felt that a man who was filial to his parents couldn't be that bad. She could only look at her filial husband with a gloomy face. She didn't think that He Yuzhu's request for money was excessive, but her mother-in-law was really too much. The young couple just got married not long ago, and you claimed that they were not at home and acted wildly in their house. If it were me, I would be angry too.

Yi Zhonghai saw himself being forced onto the stage, and he knew that if he didn't bleed today, he would definitely fail. So he sighed and said, "Dongxu, although your master earns a lot every month, it's not as much as he spends. Your master's wife and I don't have a child, and your master's wife is not in good health. We have to save some money for retirement to prevent any accidents in the future."

Yi Zhonghai stared at Jia Dongxu with sharp eyes. What would he say after knowing his apprentice? Jia Dongxu cursed in his heart! It seems that if he doesn't express his opinion today, he won't be able to borrow money from Yi Zhonghai. He showed a far-fetched smile on his face, kowtowed to Yi Zhonghai and Bai Xiuying and said, "Master and Madam, don't worry, when you two are old, I will definitely take care of you two in your old age."

The elderly of this era are very concerned about their affairs after death. After hearing what Jia Dongxu said, whether it was sincere or not, Yi Zhonghai felt as if honey was spread on his heart. But it was impossible for Yi Zhonghai to pay all the 800 yuan with just empty words. After thinking for a while, he said, "Well, I'll pay 400 yuan. The remaining 400 yuan will be paid by you as a son. I don't want you to pay it back, your master. We are all family."

When the people in the yard heard that the 400 yuan was not returned, they all became excited. Do you want to borrow some money from Yi Zhonghai? Yang Ruihua pulled her husband and asked in a low voice, "Why is Lao Yi so generous? Why don't we borrow some money too?" Yan Fugui smiled bitterly and said, "There is no such thing as a free lunch in the world. Didn't you hear the last sentence? We are a family. Lao Yi wants Jia Dongxu to take care of him in his old age, so he doesn't have to pay back the 400 yuan."

Yang Ruihua's face changed, and she finally understood what Yi Zhonghai meant. Yan Fugui yawned, pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose, and said, "Old Yi lent money to Jia Dongxu because he was useful. If you ask someone else to borrow, they will definitely not be able to borrow a penny. Just watch, this old Yi is too thoughtful."

"But, but 400 yuan is not enough, Shazhu wants 800 yuan," Jia Dongxu said aggrievedly. Yi Zhonghai said, "Go find your mother, she must have 400 yuan. After all, this matter was caused by your mother, so it is reasonable for her to pay 400 yuan."

Jia Dongxu thought for a while and said awkwardly, "Master, you also know my mother's character. The chance of getting money from her is very low." Yi Zhonghai waved his hand, really afraid that if Jia Dongxu continued to talk, he would lose another 400 yuan. He smiled and said, "Then there is no way. Although your master earns a lot, I really can't give 800 yuan at a time. Besides, your master's wife will not agree."

Jia Dongxu sneered in his heart. Everyone knows that you are the one who makes the decisions in your family. If you agree, how can Bai Xiuying not agree? It is obvious that you are unwilling to pay 800 yuan. You are really an old fox. Liu Haizhong, who was standing aside, put his hands behind his back to show his presence. He smiled and said, "Dongxu, your master has been very good to you. I am a little far behind you in this matter. You should go to the prison and ask."

Liu Haizhong blinked at Yi Zhonghai, and Yi Zhonghai gave him a thankful smile. But he was disdainful in his heart, because he knew what Liu Haizhong meant. He just felt that he was helping him out and wanted to owe him a favor. But would Yi Zhonghai pay attention to Liu Haizhong? In Yi Zhonghai's eyes, Liu Haizhong was just a fool.

Helplessly, Jia Dongxu had to go back to the detention room of the police station. After begging for a long time, the guarding police finally agreed to let the mother and son meet. When she saw her son, Jia Zhang immediately burst into tears and said, "My son, are you here to save your mother? I am very scared in this detention room, I have to get out quickly."

Jia Dongxu sighed and said helplessly, "Mom, why did you go to Sha Zhu's house to make trouble for no reason? Now look what's going on. They want 800 yuan, otherwise you have to go to the quarry outside the city to quarry stones." Jia Zhang became angry when she heard it and said, "I have no money, old lady. I have no money. I am just an old woman, how can I have 800 yuan? You can let Sha Zhu take my life. I have no money anyway."

Jia Zhang cried and jumped at the same time. She couldn't bear to give up his money. Money was her life and her courage. Without money, she would lose her sense of security and her life. She was reluctant to give up her own money when her husband was injured at work, and she was even more reluctant to give up now.