Siheyuan: If you ruin the reputation of the whole courtyard, I will move out

"I'm sorry, I'm a little late. I just went back to the old house." Zhang Yu explained as he sat down.

"Xiao Shi, the Su family is having a dinner party today. Bring some of your best dishes for everyone to taste." Zhang Yu said to Shi Tiandong with a smile.

Shi Tiandong said happily: "No problem, I just happened to have developed some new dishes recently, so I'll let you guys try them."

Zhang Yu smiled and said, "Once the dishes are ready, come here quickly. You will also be considered a member of our Su family."

Rarely, Su Mingyu lowered her head slightly, with a hint of shyness.

After sitting down at the table, the family enjoyed a delicious meal. Without Daqiang, the troublemaker, the atmosphere became much more harmonious. Su Mingcheng and Su Mingyu, who had always been incompatible, also rarely quarreled.

After finishing cooking, Shi Tiandong ran to Su Mingyu's seat and sat down.

"Boss, why did you only come back alone this time? You didn't bring sister-in-law and Xiao Mi with you?" Su Mingyu was a little unhappy seeing Zhang Yu coming alone.

Zhang Yu explained: "Your sister-in-law's company has just started to expand domestically. She often needs to work overtime to handle various matters and cannot spare time at the moment. When our new house is renovated and your family has settled in Shanghai, we will definitely have a good reunion then."

"That's the best. We are also curious about what the mansions there look like." Su Mingcheng did not hide his curiosity.

Zhu Li took out a card from her bag and handed it to Zhang Yu: "Boss, this is one million. We will use it to return it to you."

Zhang Yu took the card reflexively and said seriously, "Didn't I tell you not to be so anxious? Have you sold the house?"

Su Mingcheng tilted his head and interjected, "Yes, although you don't care much about debt collection, others may not understand it so well."

Zhang Yu knew who he was referring to: "These were originally intended to be pensions for my father. Now they can just be used to hire a nanny. This can also be considered as your contribution."

Zhu Li nodded in agreement: "Mingcheng is also his father's child, and it should be our duty to take care of him. We should share the cost of hiring a nanny equally."

Su Mingyu nodded in agreement: "Second sister-in-law is right, we should all share some of the nanny's expenses."

Zhang Yu smiled and responded: "Now Dad has someone to take care of him, you can rest assured."

He then took out his phone and played a video: "I installed surveillance cameras in the old house, and the situation at home can be checked online at any time. I will share the link with you later."

"Boss is really thoughtful." Su Mingyu praised with a smile.

Then, Zhang Yu said, "I live here. When you are in Suzhou, please take time to look after him."

Su Mingcheng seemed impatient: "I don't want to see that guy."

Julie gently pulled him to get him under control.

Su Mingyu said softly: "Although he made mistakes, he is our biological father after all. Now that someone is by his side to discipline him, he is much more obedient."

Then Zhang Yu interrupted and asked, "Mingcheng, what are your plans after selling the house?"

Su Mingcheng glanced at Zhu Li, obviously not intending to say it himself, but he did not expect that Zhu Li had already revealed the details to Zhang Yu.

"Boss, Mingcheng has his eyes on a very promising investment project." Zhu Li took the initiative to answer for him.

Su Mingcheng looked at Zhu Li with a bit of resentment.

"Investment?" Zhang Yu said with a smile, "It just so happens that I have already opened an investment company in Shanghai. I have a professional risk analyst who can analyze your investment projects for you."

Su Mingyu was surprised and asked, "Boss, when did you start the company?"

"Not long ago, I was still in the preparation stage, looking for the first project to try my hand at," Zhang Yu replied.

Hearing this, Su Mingyu's eyes flashed with a strange look. Just as she was about to speak, Zhu Li spoke first:

"Boss, can you give Mingcheng an analysis to see if this investment project can be carried out?"

Su Mingcheng immediately frowned, with a look of slight dissatisfaction on his face.

"Lili, don't trouble the boss. I will follow up and handle the investment myself."

Zhu Li was a little dissatisfied: "You? Do you have investment experience? Read financial statements, assess investment risks? Do you know these?"

Facing three consecutive questions, Su Mingcheng seemed to be at a loss for words and was humiliated. "Juli, this is unfair. He invested to give you a better life, and this is commendable. Although he is not good at it, it can be learned." Zhang Yu persuaded Zhu Li: "You are his wife, you should support him behind his back instead of pouring cold water on his enthusiasm."

Hearing this, Su Mingcheng immediately wanted to raise his head to express his understanding. Wasn't his hard work and investment behavior motivated by his desire to improve his family's financial situation? But every time he put in his efforts, he was opposed by Zhu Li, which made him rebellious. The more he didn't let you do it, the more he wanted to show you.

Zhang Yu knew Su Mingcheng's psychology very well, and he knew how to guide him: "Mingcheng, don't blame Zhu Li, she is also concerned about you. Speaking of which, there are not many women like Zhu Li who can share the joys and sorrows with you." He added, "I know your investment plan, Mingcheng, you are confident in your ideas."

However, Zhu Li was still worried: "I don't distrust you, I'm just worried that you don't understand this industry and are easily deceived." Su Mingcheng used the fact that Sister Zhou invested more than one million yuan in the project to refute it: "Sister Zhou will not be mine."

Zhang Yu interrupted the two and offered his own advice: "Mingcheng, friendship is friendship, and investment is a consideration. With so much money, it is normal to do a good risk assessment. This is the basic procedure of investment."

Su Mingcheng asked awkwardly, "Will this caution make Sister Zhou misunderstand that I don't trust her?"

Su Mingyu responded sarcastically: "The risk of the assessment has nothing to do with trust. If your sister Zhou refuses the risk assessment, it just shows that the project is suspicious." Zhang Yu agreed with this and emphasized: "This is my opinion. For the sake of safety, it is always right to have an extra step when investing a large amount of money."

Seeing Su Mingcheng looking troubled, Zhu Li and Zhang Yu realized something: "Su Mingcheng, have you given the money to Sister Zhou?" she questioned.

Su Mingcheng stood up and explained, "The project has a great prospect. We can't miss this opportunity again." This made Zhu Li even angrier: "That's the money from selling the house. I have half of it. How can you make the decision alone?"

Emotions escalated on both sides, and Su Mingcheng yelled, "My mother paid for the down payment on the house, where did you get a penny?" At this time, even Zhang Yu was shocked by the inappropriateness of his words.

Su Mingcheng realized his mistake and looked at Zhu Li. She was sullen and her eyes were filled with tears. "You said it without restraint, but it was the manifestation of your true meaning. We have known each other for more than ten years and have been married for four years. It turns out that in my heart, I have always been a stranger."

Su Mingcheng was sweating from the nervous anxiety. He was filled with regret.

Hearing Zhu Li's words, Su Mingcheng seemed even more helpless: "If I am not even my wife, what is the point of living together?" She wiped away her tears and said firmly: "Let's get a divorce."

Before Su Mingyu could speak, she heard Zhang Yu punch Su Mingcheng on the back and urged him, "Hurry up and apologize to Zhu Li and get back the money you invested, Mingcheng." However, Su Mingcheng struggled in pain, "Brother, the money is gone."

Watching this scene, Zhu Li said decisively: "If the money is not returned, we will officially sever the ties of marriage." She shook off Yu beside her and left resolutely.

"Lili, could you please stop pressing me so hard?" Su Mingcheng's mind was a little confused, and his tone began to carry a hint of annoyance.

Zhang Yu held Su Mingcheng's arm and advised, "Mingcheng, don't say anything yet. Zhu Li, listen to me." Then he assured Zhu Li, "Zhu Li, don't worry. I will help you get the money back. Let's not let this trivial matter ruin the harmony."

Facing this situation, Zhu Li felt disappointed: "Brother, now I know Su Mingcheng. He is the kind of man who only relies on his mother. He can't do anything except take advantage of her. He always hides behind her. Do you really want to protect him on behalf of her?"

These words made Su Mingcheng hate it as if he was stabbed by a needle. "Juli, what are you talking about? Which eye of yours saw me like that? Have you ever thought that the money I got from my mother was spent on you?"

Hearing this, Zhang Yu and Su Mingyu realized that something was wrong.

Zhu Li's anger was finally ignited, and she said sternly: "Su Mingcheng, you have nowhere to rely on, and you still want to rely on my brother. What right do you have to blame me?"

"Damn it, big brother? Where does this distortion come from? When have I ever taken advantage of you?" Su Mingcheng asked back excitedly.

Zhu Li responded coldly: "Aren't you just throwing yourself into it without a care in the world, thinking that big brother will cover you? If you weren't relying on your brother, would you be like this?" These stinging words made Su Mingcheng so angry that he slapped her hard.

"Snapped!"

Julie covered her face in shock, and everyone present was moved.

To be honest, Zhang Yu did not expect Su Mingcheng to attack Zhu Li. He thought that his presence would bring some changes and prevent Su Mingcheng from going to extremes like before.

Su Mingcheng realized that if he continued to hit her, there would be no end to it, and he felt extremely regretful. The anger just now and Zhu Li's words made him lose control: "Lili, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you like this." He looked blankly at his impulsive hand that was slapping her, and even wished he could cut it off at this moment.

"Sister-in-law." Su Mingyu quickly pulled up Zhu Li, whose eyes were blurred with tears, and didn't know how to comfort her.

The two had fought countless times since they were young, and Su Mingcheng was accustomed to such slaps in the face. But today, it touched Zhu Li, and even Su Mingyu, who had always been hard-hearted, felt a little gloating.

"How dare you hit me?" Zhu Li burst into tears and sobbed: "Let's divorce immediately and go to the Civil Affairs Bureau tomorrow."

Crazy Zhu Li ran away without a trace, Zhang Yu quickly reminded Su Mingcheng: "Mingcheng, go chase her!"

Su Mingcheng, who was stunned for a moment, came to his senses and ran in the direction his wife left.

The two looked at each other silently, shook their heads and sat down.

"How could it turn out like this? Mingcheng actually took action in front of us. I'm so disappointed." Zhang Yu sighed helplessly.

"Maybe it's because Zhu Li hit Mingcheng's most sensitive spot." Su Mingyu sighed softly.

Zhang Yu was confused by this question: "You mean..."

Looking at Zhang Yu, Su Mingyu said slowly: "You know, brother, since you succeeded, Mingcheng's mentality has indeed changed."

"What do you mean?" Zhang Yu asked.

Su Mingyu continued, "You have always been our role model, and studying abroad is the key to supporting the family. Su Mingcheng keeps saying that he is 'taking advantage of others', but in fact, all that is for Dad's living expenses."

Zhang Yu sighed: "We have a lot of brotherly love, but a little money is not worth mentioning. I don't care about it."

"Because you don't mind, big brother, Su Mingcheng feels more at ease. Until Zhu Li revealed those loans, his behavior pattern changed." Su Mingyu analyzed.

Zhang Yu frowned: "Is it really that serious? I didn't even notice it!"

Su Mingyu smiled and explained, "Because you are upright, you naturally won't pay attention to the details. As an outsider, I can see everything more clearly."

Zhang Yu showed great interest in this topic: "Can you explain it in detail?"

Su Mingyu then explained in detail: "You used to be his role model. Until his attitude towards you changed, the root cause was actually jealousy." The word jealousy was particularly meaningful when she mentioned it.