1959Siheyuan, a Turnaround

In the main hall of the Li family, Grandpa Li and Grandma Li listened quietly to Li Dajiang and the others expressing their anger and dissatisfaction.

Although the two elderly people are over 70 years old, the years have carved deep wrinkles on their faces and smoothed out many of their edges, making their hearts soft and tolerant.

However, what is right and what is wrong is as clear as a mirror in their minds.

The experience of the Jia family's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is certainly pitiful, but this cannot be an excuse for them to default on their debts.

Others extended a helping hand out of kindness, but they attempted to trample on this kindness and take the ten dollars for themselves. This was something Grandpa and Grandma Li could not accept in any way.

However, in front of their own younger generations, they took into account the face and status of their elders and were unwilling to say those harsh words that were beneath their dignity. They just let out a long and helpless sigh, secretly feeling that the Jia family was really a hopeless group.

"The Jia family's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law look pitiful, but there must be something hateful about such pitiful people. We helped them out of kindness, but they actually wanted to refuse to pay the ten dollars. This is not okay!"

Li Dajiang said indignantly, his voice echoing in the house, carrying a hint of anger at being betrayed.

Since Li Weimin lived in the courtyard with Li Weiguo, he had heard about the Jia family's doings on a daily basis.

He frowned, his face full of confusion and resentment as he said, "Isn't Qin Huairu pushing herself into a dead end by doing this? Who would dare to deal with them if their reputation gets out?"

His voice echoed in the room, with a hint of disappointment.

Indeed, the Jia family's actions are undoubtedly self-destructive.

Nothing can be kept secret in this courtyard. If this matter gets out, it will be known to everyone in less than a day.

If they act like this, it will be harder than climbing to the sky to gain the trust and help of others in the future.

Li Weiguo stared silently at the IOU lying quietly on the table, as if he was thinking about something.

Then, he slowly raised his head, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes, and he said: "Since they are unkind, don't blame us for being unjust."

His words were brief but powerful, like a heavy hammer, striking the hearts of everyone present.

When everyone in the Li family heard this, they all focused their attention on him.

Second Aunt Wang Dahua was the most anxious. She asked excitedly, "Weiguo, have you thought of any solution?"

There was a gleam of anticipation in her eyes, as if she saw a ray of light in the darkness.

Li Weiguo nodded slightly, glanced at everyone, then lowered his voice and slowly told them the plan in his mind.

When everyone heard this, they nodded, and the gloom in their hearts seemed to dissipate a little because of this glimmer of hope.

The next day, everyone in the Li family who was going to work went to work, and the children who were going to school also left home with their schoolbags.

Soon, only Grandma Li and Grandpa Li were left in the courtyard. The two old people sat facing each other in silence, their eyes revealing a certainty about what was about to happen.

Afterwards, Grandma Li took advantage of the coolness of the early morning and walked into the vibrant vegetable garden.

In the garden, the tender green spinach swayed gently in the breeze, as if waving to her.

Grandma Li bent down and skillfully pulled up the spinach. Crystal dewdrops were still hanging on the leaves, sparkling with charming luster under the sunlight.

She shook off the dirt from the roots of the spinach, carefully put them in a basket, and slowly walked towards the courtyard.

As soon as you step into the central courtyard of the quadrangle, you will see a warm and lively scene.

Chen Lanxiang, Lou Xiao'e and Su Jiao, holding their children, were standing at the door of the He family, talking in low voices.

Chen Lanxiang's gaze fell tenderly on the face of the child in her arms. She rocked the child gently in her hands and hummed a song to coax the child.

Lou Xiao'e sat aside with a leisurely look on her face, she was just killing time.

Su Jiao seemed to be well prepared today. She was telling Lou Xiao'e and Chen Lanxiang everything about Yang Dongsheng's intention to host a banquet for the three old men in the courtyard and the father and son of the He family, hoping that they would all come over in the evening.

Nowadays, the three families are close and occasionally get together for a meal, but Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong have never been invited.

Recalling Jia Zhang's annoying indirect criticism yesterday, Chen Lanxiang and Lou Xiao'e instantly understood the deeper meaning of Su Jiao's words.

At this moment, Grandma Li appeared in everyone's sight.

As soon as Chen Lanxiang saw Grandma Li, her eyes instantly lit up with joy, and she looked as if she had met a long-lost relative.

She hurried forward and said enthusiastically, "Auntie Li, how come you have time to come here today?"

Grandma Li had a kind smile on her face. She nodded slightly to Lou Xiao'e, Su Jiao and the others and said, "Isn't it that our spinach grows well? I brought some over for you. You can divide it among yourselves. At least you can have some fresh food."

Although Lou Xiao'e never cooks at home, she couldn't help but feel happy when she saw the fresh and tender spinach. She said, "Auntie Li, the spinach you planted is growing very well. We won't be polite then."

Su Jiao also echoed, "Auntie Li, I think you are a timely help. I was just worried about not having fresh vegetables to eat at night."

Seeing that the few people did not dislike the spinach, Grandma Li was even more delighted and said with a smile: "We also grow leeks and spring onions at home. If you want to eat them, go and pick them."

The three of them quickly responded with a smile: "I know, Aunt Li, it's hard to buy vegetables outside now, we will definitely not be polite to you."

Grandma Li then gently took the child from Chen Lanxiang's arms, her eyes full of love and pity, and murmured, "Look at this chubby child. Lanxiang is the one who knows how to take care of a child."

Chen Lanxiang smiled and responded: "Auntie, isn't this all thanks to Weiguo? This child has benefited from Weiguo since he was young."

There was a hint of gratitude and teasing in her words. Grandma Li knew that Sha Zhu often asked Li Weiguo to buy some scarce goods such as malted milk and milk powder to supplement the child's nutrition.

The He family is not short of money now, so of course they cannot treat their only grandson badly.

The Li family naturally benefited from this as they could drink two cans of malted milk from time to time.

Naturally, this matter could not be discussed openly, and both of them spoke very vaguely.

However, Grandma Li did not come here today just to deliver spinach. She had other intentions and came to the courtyard for another mission.

She handed the child back to Chen Lanxiang carefully and said, "You guys can chat first. I came here for other things today."

Then, everyone looked at Grandma Li curiously as she walked towards the door of the Jia family.

Grandma Li stopped, raised her hand, and knocked on the Jia family's door.

Chen Lanxiang and the other two thought that Granny Li had come to give them a small gift, so they continued with their previous conversation while glancing towards the entrance of the Jia family from time to time.

Inside the house, Jia Zhang and Qin Huairu had actually already seen Grandma Li through the window.

The mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law also secretly guessed that Grandma Li came to give a gift, but when she thought of Li Dajiang's ten yuan, Qin Huairu felt guilty.

After all, she had promised to pay the money back in two days. Now it is the third day, and not only has the money not been paid back, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are even thinking of embezzling the remaining money.

At this moment, Grandma Li came in person, which put them in a dilemma. If they opened the door, they didn't know how to face Grandma Li; if they didn't open the door, they were afraid of causing more trouble.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law simply kept silent and waited quietly for Grandma Li to leave.