Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 217 The drama begins
In the front yard of Yuer Hutong, Yan Jiekuang looked at the old couple and said, "This matter is actually very simple to analyze. First of all, Xu Damao came back with injuries all over his body and said that he was robbed, which must be true. But Xu Delin came back later to pay back the neighbors, which I don't think is that simple. Since what Xu Damao said is true, then Xu Delin and Zhang Erzhu must have been robbed, but they came back unscathed, which is problematic. It can only mean that they were robbed, but for some reason, the thugs in Hong Kong Island let them go, and they didn't come back together."

Yan Bugui stared, listening to what Yan Jiekuang said, a little surprised, but did not interrupt Yan Jiekuang, while Yang Ruiping nodded frequently.

Yan Jiekuang continued, "In fact, the money raised by the neighbors last time was not much, and everyone was still hesitant. In addition, my family did not participate, so the amount of money was not that large. But they did not take their money, and sent Xu Delin back and brought the money back. This is a bit strange."

Yan Bugui was really curious and asked, "Yes, why is that?"

"Why else? If that money can't satisfy their desires, they send these two people back separately to raise more money. Maybe..." Yan Jiekuang hesitated, wondering whether to express his guess.

Yan Bugui was a little anxious and asked, "Maybe something?"

Yan Jiekuang looked at his father and said, "Perhaps one of them had the idea behind this. We know Xu Delin, and he is a timid person. But Zhang Erzhu has traveled a lot, and there is a possibility that Zhang Erzhu and the Hong Kong man want to make a big move and use Xu Delin as a pawn. Let's see how this matter develops later."

Yang Ruiping agreed with Yan Jiekuang's analysis and said to Yan Bugui: "You are greedy for money, so don't fall for their tricks. Let's just watch the fun as we did last time."

Yan Bugui smoked and didn't say anything. He was digesting Yan Jiekuang's words. Yan Jiekuang didn't say anything else either. He just accompanied Yang Ruiping to play with the children. Suddenly, Yan Bugui stood up and said, "No, I can't let them cheat all the money of our neighbors. This is not something a human being can do."

When Yan Jiekuang heard this, he knew that Yan Bugui had thought it through, and that was good enough. As for what Yan Bugui wanted to do, it was up to him.

In the evening, he treated his parents to a dinner. He made two simple side dishes and the staple food was fried noodles with soybean sauce. Anyway, he saw the four children eating a lot. Yang Ruiping also ate very well, but Yan Bugui was worried. He always remembered his duties as a security guard, and he didn't know what to do.

When Yang Ruiping left, he looked at Yan Jiekuang, wanting to say something but stopping himself. Yan Jiekuang looked at his mother, smiled mysteriously, and whispered, "It must be Jia Zhang who messes things up."

Yang Ruiping's eyes lit up instantly, and he chased after Yan Bugui. The two children hurriedly shouted from behind, "Grandma, wait for me."

After returning home, Yang Ruiping could not wait to whisper to Yan Bugui what the third brother said when he left. Yan Bugui had been frowning, but slowly his brows relaxed and his expression calmed down. He was thinking about how to tell Jia Zhangshi.

Yang Ruiping suggested, "Yi Zhonghai, only Yi Zhonghai can tell the story. I think Jia Zhangshi will believe it. Besides, Zhang Erzhu has cheated Jia Dongxu more than once. It's better for our family not to get involved in this matter."

Yan Bugui thought about it but couldn't come up with any idea, so he went out and stood at the door in a daze, wondering whether he should water the flowers.

As the time to get off work came, more and more people came in and out of the yard, and it was very lively. At this time, Xu Damao came in from outside pushing his bicycle, and Yan Bugui greeted him.

Xu Damao was in a bad mood these past two days. Originally, he was the one who arranged the matter, but he found that although his money was returned, he was also registered at the police station. It was only after he strongly denied that he had ever been to Hong Kong Island that he was released. On the other hand, Xu Delin and Zhang Erzhu suffered no loss. Zhang Erzhu even hooked up with a Hong Kong businessman, which means he will be successful soon.

As for myself, I didn't make any money, didn't accomplish anything, and was even beaten up. After I came back, I was jailed for a few days again.

In fact, after Zhang Erzhu came back, he wanted to go to Zhang Erzhu to ask for some money, but he didn't have the courage to do so in the end. He was the one who ran away first and ignored the two of them. Now he went up to him just to seek humiliation. He didn't see that Xu Delin didn't say a word to him.

Xu Damao lowered his head and walked to the backyard. Liu Haizhong was sitting at the door of his house, drinking tea and listening to the radio. Xu Damao couldn't stand it at all, so he turned around and went back to the house. When he entered the house, he heard Liu Haizhong snort. After a while, the door of the house rang, and Xu Damao said unhappily, "Who is it?"

When he opened the door, he saw Zhang Erzhu walking in carrying a gift box and two bottles of wine. Xu Damao was a little suspicious and thought, why is Zhang Erzhu here?

Zhang Erzhu looked at Xu Damao with a smile on his face and said, "Brother Damao, I came to see you. You are my benefactor. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have met Mr. Huang. So I brought you a gift to see you."

Xu Damao looked at Zhang Erzhu and although he had some doubts in his mind, he didn't want to hit someone who smiled at him, so he invited him in.

Xu Damao said politely: "It just so happens that I haven't eaten yet, let's have a couple of drinks."

"That's great. Well, I can't forget my job. I'll do it." Zhang Erzhu took off his suit, rolled up his sleeves and went to Xu Damao's kitchen.

Xu Damao didn't stop him. He went to pour tea, handed a teacup to Zhang Erzhu, and chatted with Zhang Erzhu.

After the dishes were ready, Zhang Erzhu suggested that since the weather was good, they should eat in the yard, which would be cool and comfortable.

Without thinking much, Xu Damao set up a table at his doorstep with Zhang Erzhu. The two sat down and began chatting about all sorts of things. Xu Damao was very curious about Zhang Erzhu's subsequent experiences.

According to Zhang Erzhu, he was not caught and he ran away. He met his current boss, Mr. Huang, who was also from here but had left earlier. Mr. Huang took pity on him and took him in. Knowing that he was a chef, he hired him as a family chef.

After spending a few days together, Mr. Huang knew that he wanted to do a trading business, and Mr. Huang also wanted to sell his products here. The two hit it off, and Mr. Huang sent him and a manager here to pave the way.

Xu Damao was half-believing and half-doubting what Zhang Erzhu said, but he congratulated him and said that Zhang Erzhu was very lucky. Xu Damao was suspicious by nature, and he really knew Zhang Erzhu, so he would not ask easily without knowing why Zhang Erzhu came.

Xu Damao was not in a hurry here, but Liu Haizhong, who was eavesdropping, became anxious when he heard it. Last time, he missed an opportunity to make money, and he had to seize it this time no matter what. It was a bit unpleasant to see his neighbors dividing the money.

Anxiously Liu Haizhong paced back and forth at home. Suddenly he thought of Yi Zhonghai, because Yi Zhonghai had participated actively in several events. Impatient Liu Haizhong did not wait any longer. He rummaged around at home for a long time and found a bottle of wine. He took it and went to Yi Zhonghai's house.

The two men drank and talked for a long time. Yan Jiekuang didn't know what they talked about. But until the next day, Yi Zhonghai arranged a gathering of old neighbors, and many people actively participated. Yan Bugui declined, saying that he had a mission in the evening and had to patrol. Yi Zhonghai didn't care either. Many people went to Yi Zhonghai's place that night.

While they were eating, Yang Ruiping saw Jia Zhang and Jia Xiaobao coming out from the front yard. Yang Ruiping waved her hand, meaning that she should go to her place. Although she had doubts in her heart, she still trusted Yang Ruiping very much. Yang Ruiping and Yan Bugui talked with Jia Zhang for a long time.

That night, at the dinner table in the central courtyard, the plan for Zhang Erzhu to make everyone rich was decided. In the inner room of the front courtyard, Yang Ruiping persuaded Jia Zhangshi to be more careful. Jia Zhangshi also suspected that there was something wrong with Zhang Erzhu, but she couldn't tell what the problem was. However, she became alert all of a sudden.

Just like that, the big drama in the courtyard slowly unfolded that night.

(End of this chapter)