Siheyuan: Started in 1950, third-level cook

After hearing this, Xu Damao, who was originally showing off, became unhappy.

"No, it wasn't like this in previous years. Why are you doing this, Uncle?"

If it were an ordinary situation, Xu Damao would have no objection. It's just paying some money, and it would be fun for everyone to chat and play cards together.

But Xu Damao is poor now!

He didn't have a penny in his pocket and he still owed Chen Jun several dollars.

Asking him to scrape together money to buy peanuts and melon seeds would be like asking for his life.

"Shut up, your dad hasn't said anything yet, why are you yelling?"

Liu Haizhong looked unhappy after being humiliated.

If Xu Damao's parents had not been present, he would have cursed a few words.

Xu Damao, are you getting too proud to dare to contradict the Second Uncle in public?

Unexpectedly, as soon as Liu Haizhong finished speaking, Xu Fugui said, "Da Mao is right. There really was no such activity in previous years."

As soon as Xu Fugui finished speaking, Jia Zhangshi also said: "Our Jia family will not participate, and don't come to my house to collect money."

"No, why shouldn't your family participate?" Seeing so many people who disagreed with him, Liu Haizhong couldn't hold it in anymore.

He had finally organized an activity for the entire hospital, but he didn't expect such a big response from people in the hospital.

Wouldn’t it be nice to get together and chat during the New Year?

"If I want to participate, I will participate. If I don't want to participate, I won't participate. Your bangs are quite wide!" Jia Zhang said unhappily.

The Jia family is now so poor that they have to starve to death, how can they have any spare money!

If other people pooled money and invited their family to eat melon seeds, Jia Zhang would be very happy.

"Our family won't participate either."

Sha Zhu, who was standing on the outskirts of the crowd, also spoke up.

Liu Haizhong just criticized him anonymously, which made him very unhappy, and Shazhu didn't want to make Liu Haizhong feel comfortable.

"Hey, you two are actually in good company!" Liu Haizhong said meaningfully with a dark face.

When Jia Zhang heard this, she became furious and jumped up wanting to start a fight.

Seeing that something was wrong, Yi Zhonghai quickly stood up.

"Hey, hey, hey, everyone, sit down, sit down, let's talk it over."

"The second uncle's intention is good. We are all very busy. It's not easy to take a few days off. It's fun to drink tea, eat melon seeds, and play cards together."

"As the saying goes, a distant relative is not as good as a close neighbor. After the New Year, everyone has to visit relatives. We neighbors also need to visit each other, but it is too troublesome to visit alone, so it is easier to get together."

"Jia Dongxu, am I right?"

Seeing that no one in the yard responded, Yi Zhonghai called out to Jia Dongxu.

This is his apprentice, he will definitely come to help.

But before Jia Dongxu could say anything, Jia Zhang glared back at him.

When the words came to his lips, Jia Dongxu swallowed them back.

He felt guilty. Jia Zhang found out that he had borrowed money to buy clothes and she caught him and scolded him.

Yi Zhonghai frowned and looked at Jia Dongxu with some disappointment.

My disciple is useless at the critical moment!

"Silly Zhu, am I right?"

Sha Zhu was still sulking because of what Liu Haizhong said, but for the sake of Yi Zhonghai's face, he reluctantly said "hmm".

"Chen Jun, do you think this is right?"

Chen Jun was stunned and looked at Yi Zhonghai with some surprise.

Is this old Biden out of his mind?

You actually come to ask for my opinion?

After thinking for a moment, Chen Jun spread his hands and said, "It's useless to ask me about this matter. We have to listen to the opinions of the masses."

Well, it's as good as saying nothing.

Yan Bugui, who had been silent, cleared his throat and said, "Chen Jun is right. We should listen to the opinions of the masses. I suggest that we decide by voting."

Liu Haizhong's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he quickly agreed, "Yes, let's vote on it. If you disagree, please raise your hands."

Raise your hand if you disagree?

Everyone looked at each other, and only a few people raised their hands.

"Okay, the minority obeys the majority. Let's have some fun tomorrow and work hard when the class starts."

Xu Damao asked listlessly, "How do you collect this money? Per household or per person?"

The tax is collected from each household. People like Xu Damao, who have a small family, are at a disadvantage. People like Sha Zhu, whose father ran away, are at an even greater disadvantage.

However, Liu Haizhong’s family of five seems to have an advantage.

Yan Bugui thought for a moment and said, "Let's charge per person, fifty cents per person. People under ten years old don't count, and people over sixty don't count either. We'll buy as many kilograms of peanuts and sunflower seeds as there are people. If we can't spend all the money, we can buy some more candies and divide it equally."

Hearing Yan Bugui's arrangement, everyone in the courtyard nodded.

People who are over sixty can’t eat many melon seeds, and kids under ten can’t eat many either.

It's fair to charge money this way.

The troublemaker Xu Damao also thought it was reasonable and supported it, "Okay, I'll listen to Third Uncle and give the money to him to buy it."

Yan Bugui is the exclusive accountant in the courtyard. He is indispensable for all weddings and funerals, and he is very reassuring when it comes to bookkeeping.

Although he would grab more peanuts and sunflower seeds when he was an accountant.

But how much is this worth?

I've got your job done. No one will say anything even if you grab some peanuts or sunflower seeds.

"Okay, let the Third Master handle it."

"The third uncle is good at math and bargaining, so it's a good idea to let him go."

"That's right, I'm at ease leaving it to the Third Master."

Everyone in the courtyard expressed their agreement.

When Liu Haizhong heard this, he felt numb.

No, it was clearly me who proposed this matter, so how come Yan Bugui became a good person in the end?

Not only did he not gain any benefit, but he was also scolded by several people.

Thinking of this, Liu Haizhong turned his head and looked at Yi Zhonghai.

But Yi Zhonghai also agreed with Yan Bugui's words.

The elderly and children don’t take money, isn’t this the true respect for the elderly and love for the young?

Respecting the old and loving the young is good, it is an old tradition in the courtyard.

"Okay, then let's listen to everyone and let Uncle San go collect the money and buy things."

Yi Zhonghai's words have put the final touches on this matter.

"What happened..." Liu Haizhong muttered a little depressed.

Yan Bugui had already started to get ready and was sitting at the square table waiting to be paid.

The residents in the courtyard did not hesitate and went home to get their money.

Fifty cents per person, which sounds like a lot, but that means you can eat a lot of melon seeds, peanuts and candies, and there is also tea to drink.

It’s the New Year, so spending some money is no big deal.

In a short while, almost all the money in the courtyard was collected.

Yan Bugui counted them and found there were dozens of them.

"Ms. Jia Zhang, why doesn't your family pay the money?" Liu Haizhong asked unhappily.

"No money, my family has no money!" Jia Zhang looked like a dead pig that was not afraid of boiling water.

"Not even one dollar and fifty cents?" Liu Haizhong didn't believe it.

“Not a penny!”

Well, it’s obvious that you don’t want to give it.

"If you don't pay, don't join us tomorrow!" Liu Haizhong would never indulge Jia Zhang: "You can't join us in playing cards tomorrow!"

It’s bad enough that you’re going against me, but now you don’t even want to pay the money!

The Jia family is simply a cancer in the courtyard!