Yi Zhong Hai was a cunning one. The Jia family was in dire straits, and helping them out would be a bottomless pit.
The courtyard donation was disrupted by Luo Xiao Qing.
Now he wanted to use the elderly and children to morally blackmail the Luo family, hoping to secure some New Year's money for them.
He thought that if the Luo family gave them New Year's money this time, then they would be obligated to help the Jia family in the future.
Jia Zhang Shi's eyes lit up instantly.
Getting New Year's money for Bang Geng?
That's a good idea!
The Luo family has so much meat and money, why shouldn't they give it to her grandson?
"Alright, Yi Da Ye, we'll do what you say!"
Qin Huairu also had a glimmer of hope in her eyes. If she could use this to mend their relationship...
Maybe in the future, when Luo Xiao Qing goes hunting, she could benefit from it?
Qin Huairu remembered that Luo Xiao Qing used to be very kind to her.
Jia Zhang Shi, unable to contain her excitement, wrapped Bang Geng in her arms and headed towards the backyard.
At the courtyard entrance, Luo Hui Zhen instructed Luo Xiao Qing, "Xiao Qing, today is the second day of the lunar new year, it's possible that Wang Zhu Ren will be returning to her family's home.
Just drop off the things and come back, don't delay too long. If you meet anyone on the way, be sure to greet them with 'Happy New Year', remember?"
"Ma, I'm not a child anymore!"
Luo Xiao Qing laughed wryly, listening to Luo Hui Zhen's instructions.
The Luo family didn't have any relatives in Si Jiu Cheng, but they had received a lot of help from Wang Zhu Ren.
Luo Xiao Qing decided that the first house she would visit to pay New Year's greetings would be Wang Zhu Ren's.
Luo Hui Zhen had just returned home when she heard Jia Zhang Shi mumbling at the entrance, "Hui Zhen ah, Xiao Qing, it was all our family's fault in the past.
Now, Huai Ru and Dong Xu have both had children, please forgive us, I, this old woman, am kneeling before you and Xiao Qing!"
Luo Hui Zhen's face turned dark.
"Jia Po Po, what do you mean? It's the first day of the lunar new year, are you trying to shorten my Xiao Qing's lifespan?"
Jia Zhang Shi: "How could I be shortening her lifespan, I was just thinking that we have misunderstandings between our families, and in the spirit of neighborhood harmony..."
The courtyard neighbors whispered amongst themselves, Jia Zhang Shi gritted her teeth and insisted on kneeling before Luo Hui Zhen.
Luo Hui Zhen had no choice, she couldn't let Jia Zhang Shi kneel, otherwise, Xiao Qing and the other younger ones would also have their lifespans shortened.
Although it was superstition, deep love could lead to deep concern, some things were better to be safe than sorry.
Luo Hui Zhen took out a yuan and handed it to Jia Zhang Shi.
Jia Zhang Shi walked away with a broad smile.
Liu Hai Zhong saw this tactic working and immediately urged Liu Da Ma to bring their two children to demand money.
Luo Xiao Qing returned from Wang Zhu Ren's house and heard about this, her eyes darkened.
"Xiao Qing, let's just forget about it."
Luo Xiao Qing snorted, "Why should we forget? The Jia family doesn't have the brains to hold Bang Geng and demand New Year's money, I think there's a strategist behind this!
Using traditional customs to pressure you, Duo Duo, Guo Guo, change your clothes and come with your brother!"
Luo Xiao Qing whispered to Duo Duo and Guo Guo.
Shen You Tian was worried and wanted to follow Luo Xiao Qing, she grabbed Luo Xiao Qing's clothes and wouldn't let go.
Luo Xiao Qing: "Let go of me, I'll be back soon."
Shen You Tian looked at Luo Xiao Qing with her big, watery eyes.
Luo Xiao Qing squeezed Shen You Tian's cheeks hard, "It won't work even if you act cute like Guo Guo. Stay here and don't move, wait for me to come back!"
Shen You Tian stood there pitifully, watching Luo Xiao Qing lead Duo Duo and Guo Guo towards the middle courtyard.
In the middle courtyard, Jia Zhang Shi was proudly boasting about how she managed to get a yuan.
Qin Huairu also had a glint in her eyes, happy that she could get Luo Xiao Qing to help them in the future.
Jia Dong Xu: "Master, thanks to your great idea!"
Yi Zhong Hai: "We're all neighbors, it's better to resolve our differences than to be enemies."
"Bang!"
Just as Yi Zhong Hai finished speaking, the Jia family's door was kicked open.
Jia Zhang Shi collapsed on the ground in fear, "Oh, my God, someone's bullying me, a widow with orphans!
Yi Da Ye, quickly call the police!"
Yi Zhong Hai's face darkened, "Xiao Qing, what do you mean? Are you trying to demolish the Jia family?"
Jia Dong Xu glared angrily, "Luo Xiao Qing, don't go too far! Is it fun bullying us orphans and widows?"
Luo Xiao Qing: "Jia Dong Xu, it's the new year, stop learning from your mother and mentioning orphans and widows.
Be careful that the Jia family doesn't actually become orphans and widows!"
"You... Master, I can settle other matters within the courtyard, but today, Luo Xiao Qing has gone too far.
She kicked in my house, I must call the police!"
Yi Zhong Hai: "Dong Xu, go ahead, Master supports you!"
Yi Zhong Hai was being deliberate, Luo Xiao Qing had trespassed, if she wanted to avoid going to the reformatory, she would need the Jia family's forgiveness.
Then, he could force Luo Xiao Qing to hand over the Luo family's house and kick them out of the courtyard.
Luo Xiao Qing: "Yi Da Ye, if you call the police, please help me call the police too, today Jia Zhang Shi and Liu Guang Fu, Liu Guang Qi trespassed in my house!
They each extorted one yuan from my mother!"
Jia Zhang Shi: "I was going to apologize and brought my grandson to bring good luck and ask for New Year's money!"
Luo Xiao Qing: "That's quite a coincidence, I was also bringing my two younger sisters to ask for New Year's money.
Duo Duo, Guo Guo!"
Duo Duo and Guo Guo stepped forward, each holding a bowl and a pair of chopsticks, and started to tap them together:
"We are greeting you for the New Year!
Yi Da Ye, Da Ye One, you are a good person, you are number one.
Helping neighbors, sending food, everyone says you're number one.
The New Year has arrived, give us some New Year's money and we'll be happy!
One yuan is too little, two yuan is too little, five yuan, ten yuan just right!
If you don't give it, we won't take it, then you won't have anyone to take care of you when you are old! No one! No one!"