Li Yu said with a smile, "It's not about getting the deposit back now. My friend has been seriously injured, and she needs 100,000 yuan in compensation for emotional distress."
The teahouse owner gritted his teeth and said, "I have connections with Chief Niu, don't push it too far."
Ah Xiang said innocently, "Brother Yu, isn't Chief Niu your godfather?"
Li Yu patted Ah Xiang's head and said, "Yeah, he got me my position as deputy chief."
The teahouse owner gritted his teeth and said, "I'll pay! Here's 105,000 yuan, count it." He then took out 105,000 yuan from the safe.
Li Yu took the money and smiled, "No need to count it. I trust you won't cheat me. I'll take this money. We'll be on our way." With that, Li Yu took Ah Xiang and A Mei out of the teahouse.
Li Yu came to a secluded place and gave A Mei 100,000 yuan, saying, "A Mei, this 100,000 yuan is compensation from the teahouse owner. Take it to treat your mother's illness."
A Mei thought for a moment before accepting the money. She truly needed money to treat her mother's illness. "Thank you, Brother Yu," she said.
Li Yu interrupted A Mei, smiling and saying, "Alright, go to the post office and send this money to your mother right now!" A Mei nodded and left.
Li Yu pulled Ah Xiang and continued towards Da San Yuan.
After sending the money to her mother, A Mei happily returned to the courtyard.
Aunt Lan was washing clothes. Seeing A Mei return so happily, she asked, "A Mei, did you get the deposit back? I told you it would be fine."
A Mei said happily, "Aunt Lan, you were wrong this time. Brother Yu helped, and not only did he get the deposit back, but the owner also compensated me 100,000 yuan for emotional distress. I sent all the money to my mother to treat her illness."
Aunt Lan smiled and said, "That's good. You don't need to worry about your mother's medical expenses anymore. Remember, proper girls should stay away from those improper jobs."
A Mei nodded and said, "I understand, Aunt Lan. I'm going upstairs to get the cigarette box to sell cigarettes." With that, A Mei went upstairs. Aunt Lan watched A Mei's back, smiled, and continued washing her clothes.
At that moment, Prince Bing was returning from a shopping trip with Eighth Auntie. A Mei, who was just about to leave the courtyard, saw Prince Bing walking behind Eighth Auntie with a pale face, and said, "Landlord, what's wrong with you? You look pale. Are you sick?"
Hearing this, Eighth Auntie turned to Prince Bing and said, "Brother Bing, what's wrong with you? You don't have to be so tired after shopping with me. Are you weak?"
Prince Bing said weakly, "I don't know what's going on. I just feel tired all over, and I don't even want to walk."
Eighth Auntie said, "Before, you could shop with me all day long and be fine. You must be weak. I'll go back and ask Ah Wen to buy some tonic for you to replenish yourself."
A Mei chimed in, "Landlord, I heard from the elders in my village that when men reach middle age, they put goji berries in their teacups, but goji berries can't resist the passage of time. Then they add angelica to their teacups. Landlord, do you want to try that?"
Eighth Auntie pondered for a moment and said, "Brother Bing, goji berries are nourishing, and angelica is also nourishing. Putting them together is double the nourishment. Brother Bing, you can try this."
Prince Bing said half-believingly, "Then let Ah Wen buy some back for me to try."
At this time, Chicken Fu ran into the courtyard carrying his fake rooster, shouting, "Make way, make way." This startled the three people who were chatting in the courtyard, and they quickly moved aside.
Doctor Jin had boiled the water on the second floor and went downstairs to get the thermos.
Chicken Fu continued to run up the stairs carrying his fake rooster, almost bumping into Doctor Jin who was coming down. Doctor Jin almost fell down the stairs, and Chicken Fu quickly caught him.
Doctor Jin asked in confusion, "Ah Fu, what's with you today? You're so happy. You're even running around recklessly like this."
Chicken Fu smiled and said, "Business was so good today. I just went out for a while, and all the plane lanterns were sold. Truly, a cheerful heart brings good luck."
Eighth Auntie, who was standing at the bottom of the stairs, watched Doctor Jin and Chicken Fu laughing and talking, and said to Prince Bing, "Look at Chicken Fu. You two are about the same age, but he looks much younger than you."
Prince Bing was a little annoyed and said, "Don't say anything more. I'm still carrying bags, and it's tiring."
Seeing Prince Bing a little annoyed, Eighth Auntie said, "Okay, don't get angry. I was just saying it for your own good. Let's go, let's go." After Eighth Auntie finished speaking, Prince Bing followed her upstairs.
Seeing that the Landlord and Landlady were ignoring her, A Mei angrily turned and left the courtyard.
When Prince Bing reached the landing, he saw Chicken Fu working there, and it seemed he was truly younger than himself. Thinking of Eighth Auntie's words, he stopped and called out to Eighth Auntie, "Ah Ba, help me take these things up first. I'll rest here for a while. I can't take it anymore."
Looking at Prince Bing's appearance, Eighth Auntie said impatiently, "Didn't you say you were tired? Why are you resting here instead of going upstairs? Are you really so weak?"
Prince Bing said perfunctorily, "You go up first. Ask Ah Wen to buy that goji berries and angelica. I need to replenish myself. Tonight, I'll restore my vigor."
Eighth Auntie's face immediately flushed red, and she said, "Okay, rest up and come up quickly." With that, Eighth Auntie continued walking upstairs.
Seeing that he had dealt with Eighth Auntie, Prince Bing rested for a while, then walked over to chat with Chicken Fu. "Chicken Fu, you have a full head of black hair and a cheerful spirit, making you look so young. Do you have any health tips? Teach me a few."
Chicken Fu smiled and said, "Brother Bing, I'll give you two tips today. I see you're always so anxious. You don't need to be so anxious. Anxiety is harmful to the body. An old saying goes, 'Laugh a day, and you'll be ten years younger.' Laugh more often, and we'll be younger. If you want to be younger, change your anxiety. Your mindset should be more open."
Prince Bing didn't quite believe him and said, "Chicken Fu, don't talk nonsense. Am I always anxious?"
Doctor Jin, who was just about to reach the bottom of the stairs with the thermos, heard Prince Bing's conversation with Chicken Fu and said, "He's not talking nonsense. Ah Fu is right, Landlord." With that, Doctor Jin went upstairs and stood between the two of them.
Prince Bing crossed his arms and said, "You yellow-green doctor, what business is it of yours?"
Doctor Jin smiled and said, "From a medical perspective, let me give you two words of advice. If a person is very anxious, the body secretes a lot of toxins, causing internal heat and abnormal behavior. They become prone to yelling and feel uncomfortable all over. Any movement feels tiring. These people's hair turns white easily, wrinkles increase, and they age quickly."