Siheyuan: The beauty Xueru Huizhen, the birds are jealous

However, even though these home furnishings have been completed, they still need final treatments such as applying varnish and wood wax oil to prevent water seepage, deformation and cracking.

Seeing how Yang Ming could make so many exquisite household items so easily, the neighbors looked at him with envy.

Not only did they admire Yang Ming's craftsmanship, they also began to consider whether to ask him to help make some household items.

After all, a piece of ordinary wood is not expensive, but after Yang Ming's hands, it can be turned into a valuable household item.

When Jia Dongxu saw this scene, his jealousy burned like a flame. His master Yi Zhonghai also came to the backyard and spoke with a smile on his face.

"Yang Ming," Yi Zhonghai said with a smile, "I never thought you had such skills. It's amazing!"

"This craftsmanship is truly unique!" he continued to praise.

"In our yard, the furniture in many houses looks old and inconvenient to use." He looked around and observed everyone's reactions.

"Since you have such skills, why not help every household to build some new furniture?" he suggested.

"We are all neighbors. You won't refuse this small request, right?" There was some expectation in his words.

As soon as these words came out, many residents' eyes sparkled with anticipation. Obviously, Yi Zhonghai's words really touched their hearts. When Yi Zhonghai saw this scene, a smug smile appeared on his face unconsciously. His words undoubtedly put Yang Ming in a dilemma.

You know, there are more than twenty households, big and small, in this yard.

If every family were to replace their furniture with a new set, it would be a huge project, requiring enormous time and energy.

If Yang Ming refused, he would undoubtedly offend everyone in the courtyard.

But if he agrees, everyone will only remember this favor on Yi Zhonghai's head.

"I'm talking to Yi Zhonghai," Yang Ming said coldly, "If you're not clear-headed, go and wake up. Don't embarrass yourself here!"

As soon as Yang Ming said this, Yi Zhonghai's face turned red instantly.

He was drugged in public a few days ago, and when Yang Ming brought it up again, he naturally felt ashamed and angry.

"Yang Ming, what do you mean?" Yi Zhonghai asked angrily.

"We are all neighbors. If you don't want to help, just say so. Why do you have to humiliate others like this?"

"Exactly!"

"Master is right, it's not like we won't pay."

"I think this furniture is good. The one I have is broken, so I'll take it away first." Jia Dongxu said, and reached out to move the furniture on the ground.

However, as soon as his hand touched the furniture, it was slapped away by a huge force.

"Yang Ming, how dare you do this?"

"Master, he actually hit me..."

"This is not only a slap in my face, but also a slap in your face!" Jia Dongxu covered his painful hand and complained to Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Zhonghai cursed Jia Dongxu for being stupid in his heart, but he also understood at this moment that he must take this opportunity to teach Yang Ming a lesson.

"Yang Ming, you're going too far!" Yi Zhonghai said in a deep voice.

"However, what Dongxu said makes sense." He changed the subject and said, "How about this, everyone go back and make a count of the furniture they need at home."

"As for the material costs, don't worry. Once the furniture is finished, we will naturally compensate you." Although Yi Zhonghai said this, he knew in his heart that these residents all liked to take advantage of small bargains.

When Yang Ming really finishes making the furniture, who would be willing to pay the extra money? Unless Yang Ming really breaks off relations and goes door to door to ask for the money.

"Yi Zhonghai, do you think I am too tolerant?" Yang Ming suddenly stopped what he was doing and looked at Yi Zhonghai with sharp eyes.

Although Yi Zhonghai did not turn around and escape immediately, a layer of fine beads of sweat had already appeared on his forehead.

He knew Yang Ming's methods were always unexpected and unconventional. He had previously tried to use moral pressure to force Yang Ming to yield, but it obviously failed.

At this moment, Yi Zhonghai could only pray silently in his heart, hoping that Yang Ming would not do anything extreme in front of so many people.

However, Yang Ming walked straight up to Yi Zhonghai, and noticing the nervousness on his face, he couldn't help but sneer.

"Yi Zhonghai, didn't you just say that neighbors should help and love each other?" Yang Ming's voice was steady and powerful. "In that case, I remember that your monthly salary is more than 80 yuan. Why don't you take out 5 yuan every month to help us?

These people in the yard who are living in poverty? This shouldn't be too much, right?"

He looked around and continued, "Life is hard for everyone nowadays, and it's hard to eat meat a few times a month. Since you are our neighbor, you won't just stand by and watch, right? This money is just a temporary loan from you, and we will return it to you when we have money in the future."

After that, he turned to Jia Dongxu next to him, "Jia Dongxu, don't you have a sewing machine at home? Your wife Qin Huairu is so skilled, why don't you let her make some insoles for everyone? I roughly calculated that there are more than a hundred people in the yard, and each person makes four pairs of insoles per year, which adds up to five or six hundred pairs. You can pay for the materials first, and then everyone will pay it back after the insoles are made."

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but look at each other and laugh.

Yang Ming's response was actually to give Yi Zhonghai and Jia Dongxu a taste of their own medicine, completely bouncing back at what Yi Zhonghai and Jia Dongxu had said before.

Yi Zhonghai and Jia Dongxu were also embarrassed at the moment. They certainly could not agree to such a request. Before, they just talked about it, but if they really nodded and agreed now, they would really have to pay for it out of their own pockets.

They felt extremely regretful. If they had known that Yang Ming would respond like this, they would not have been so arrogant.

Originally, the residents of the courtyard thought they could live a peaceful life, enjoying some small benefits without being disturbed. However, at this moment, a heavy knocking sound came from the ground, breaking the tranquility.

"Knock, knock, knock,"

A thin, staggering old woman, leaning on a cane, slowly walked into everyone's sight.

Her face was full of traces of time. Her gaze lingered on Yi Zhonghai and Jia Dongxu for a moment, then turned to Yang Ming.

"Regarding this matter, I think the way Zhonghai and Dongxu handled it was indeed inappropriate. I apologize to you on their behalf and hope that the matter can be settled."

When Yi Zhonghai saw the deaf old lady come forward to mediate, he couldn't help but feel relieved.

Regarding today's incident, he was indeed forced into a dilemma by Yang Ming's words. If the deaf old lady had not appeared in time, he really would not know what to do.

“Old lady, are you going to take advantage of your seniority and interfere in this matter?” Yang Ming raised his eyebrows and asked.

"Today's matter cannot be resolved with just an apology. I, Yang Ming, did not initiate any provocation, but was provoked by Yi Zhonghai and Jia Dongxu without reason. If I give in easily, won't people think I am weak and can be bullied?"