Siheyuan: After I moved in, the compound became a mess

Thanks to Xu Damao’s “funding”, Liu Haizhong’s family has never been short of fried eggs to eat recently.

Two bites of egg and a sip of wine, and the chopsticks will never be picked up for the third time.

Liu Haizhong drank with gusto, but what Liu Guangtian said remained in his mind.

"Old Liu, don't think too much. Ever since Yi Zhonghai stepped down from his position as the manager, many people in the compound have been treating him badly. Maybe he has realized his mistake and wants to make amends."

Old Liu's wife cleared the bowls and chopsticks for her sons, and put a large piece of egg into Liu Haizhong's bowl. "I ran into Yi Zhonghai a few days ago, and he smiled at me. Now this old Yi has no airs at all. He only knows how to maintain popularity in the courtyard after he quit his job as an official. What do you think he was doing before?"

"I have worked with Yi Zhonghai in the hospital for many years, so I have some understanding of him."

Liu Haizhong lowered his eyes, as if recalling the past, "Yi Zhonghai has always been petty and vindictive. Now he is acting abnormally. I'm afraid he has a bigger plan. There must be something fishy going on here!"

Liu Haizhong's position as a big boss was not easy to come by. After so many years of hard work, his dream finally came true. How could he be willing to give it up to someone else before he even gets comfortable in the position? Let alone give it to Yi Zhonghai.

He had also heard about Yi Zhonghai's recent little moves in the courtyard, but relying on his alliance with Wang Dabao, Yan Bugui and Xu Damao, he did not take it seriously.

But now things are different. Yi Zhonghai has turned his attention to his own son and started to infiltrate Liu Guangtian's thoughts.

This made Liu Haizhong realize the crisis, and he lost interest in drinking. "I'll go ask Guangtian again."

Putting down the cup, Liu Haizhong walked into the house.

Liu Guangfu was squatting on the ground and smoking happily when the door was suddenly pushed open and Liu Haizhong came in.

Seeing Liu Guangfu looking like he was floating in ecstasy, Liu Haizhong was so angry that he resisted the urge to go up and kick him to the ground.

Liu Guangtian also jumped off the kang and looked at Liu Haizhong in confusion.

Afterwards, Liu Guangtian recounted the entire incident to Liu Haizhong again. Liu Haizhong pondered for a long while before speaking.

"He is trying to win over people's hearts. Who knows what other tricks he might have up his sleeve? We must be careful and not fall into his trap."

"Dad, is it that serious?"

Liu Guangtian couldn't believe it. "Unless Yi Zhonghai, the old dog, has been beaten up enough, he dares to set a trap for our family. Isn't he tired of living?"

"You know shit. Yi Zhonghai will never be willing to step down from his position as the eldest uncle. He will definitely try every possible way to get to the top again." Liu Haizhong sat on the kang and lit a cigarette, then passed one to each of his two sons.

The brothers Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu had tears of gratitude on their faces, as if they had received a reward from the emperor.

Liu Haizhong nodded in satisfaction and continued, "You think Yi Zhonghai, an eighth-level fitter, got this job for nothing and has so many tricks up his sleeve. He also told you to study hard in broad daylight. That's nonsense. Just look at Jia Dongxu and you'll know. He's still a second-level fitter after more than ten years. If the master doesn't teach, how can the apprentice learn skills?"

"That's just empty talk, just to win your favor. It doesn't cost money to say nice things anyway."

"Dad, now I understand what you said. This old guy Yi Zhonghai is really a piece of shit. He said that Jia Dongxu is his half son, but he didn't teach him any skills at all!"

Liu Guangtian stood on the ground in a proper manner. Except when eating, Liu Haizhong sat down, so the two brothers had no right to stand. "But why is he trying to please me like this?"

Liu Haizhong shook his fat head and said, "Didn't I just tell you that he wants to paralyze you so that he can set a trap for you to fall into later?"

Liu Guangfu was squatting on the ground smoking to his heart's content. He couldn't bear to smoke the cigarette given by Lao Liu, so it got stuck in his ear. After hearing the conversation between Lao Liu and his second brother, he pondered for a while and said, "Dad, Yi Zhonghai has a vicious mind. It seems that we have to inform Yan Bugui, Xu Damao, and Uncle Dabao. We must not fall into the old man's evil plan."

The father and his two sons looked at each other and nodded silently.

Front yard, Yan’s house.

"Dad, why are you sighing while eating?" Yan Jiecheng stuffed a steamed bun into his mouth and looked at Yan Bugui in confusion.

"Why are you sighing? Old Yi has been acting strangely lately, and I'm feeling uneasy!" Yan Bugui picked up a small piece of pickled vegetables, bit off a quarter of it, and chewed it hard. "It seems that Old Yi still has some ideas about the position of the steward!"

Although he had discussed this matter with Xu Damao, he was still worried until he came up with a solution.

Liu Haizhong and Xu Damao are both hardliners, and only Yan Bugui is a good guy. If someone has to be squeezed out as the manager, then he is undoubtedly the best choice, which is why he is worried.

Of course, Xu Damao is still in the position of acting mediator. If after the observation period, the subdistrict office does not agree with Xu Damao to be the mediator, and Yi Zhonghai happens to restore his reputation in the compound at this time, it will be difficult to deal with.

If Yi Zhonghai continues to be the manager, Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong will not have a good life.

"Alas, I'm afraid that Yi Zhonghai will do something weird, and then it will be difficult for everyone."

Yan Bugui swallowed the pickled vegetables, picked up the bowl and gulped down two mouthfuls of the noodle porridge. "Haven't you seen Yi Zhonghai trying to win over people in the courtyard every day? Tonight, he wanted to help me move the flowers after get off work. It's not the first time he's seen me move flowers in all these years. Why did he want to help me now? He must have some plan."

Yan Jiecheng frowned: "Dad, why are you worried about this? Even if Yi Zhonghai gets promoted again, it will squeeze Xu Damao out. What does it have to do with you?!"

"It's not as simple as you think."

Yan Bugui squinted his eyes and glanced at the simple-minded boss. "Do you know why your father, me and Liu Haizhong are not uncles, but Yi Zhonghai is? It's because he has brains, is an eighth-level fitter in the factory, has prestige, and can speak official language."

"Do you think that if he becomes the mediator again, it will be good for me and Lao Liu?!"

Yan Jiecheng was stunned, scratched his head and nodded: "Dad, you are right, you and Liu Haizhong beat him before, even though he is smiling at us now, once he has the power to control us, he will definitely find a chance to punish us."

"Dad, brother, eat quickly and relax. He doesn't dare."

Yan Jiekuang didn't take it seriously at all. "With my uncle Dabao here, it's not a big deal."