The once chaotic courtyard suddenly fell silent with the arrival of Jia Zhangshi.
The Liu family stopped scolding their children, the Yan family ceased their bickering, and even the onlookers held their tongues.
Jia Zhangshi's words struck home.
It seemed that He Daqing's matter had been settled once and for all.
Only He Yuzhu was indignant.
In a fit of anger, he kicked Jia Zhangshi's washbasin away.
“He Yuzhu, what are you doing?”
“Does He Daqing dare to do wrong and not admit it?”
Shazhutou didn’t respond and went back inside, then came out carrying a military-green shoulder bag.
He stepped out of the door and walked straight outside.
Yi Zhonghai quickly shouted, “Shazhu, where are you going?”
“I’m going to Baoding to find my dad… to ask He Daqing for a clear answer. I need an answer.”
Everyone: “!!!”
This kid has lost his mind.
What good would asking do?
The deaf old lady shouted, “You foolish boy, don’t go to Baoding; you’ll just be humiliated.”
“I don’t believe it.”
Bu Xiangdong shook his head, “Why bother? Your dad is looking for happiness; aren’t you just making trouble?”
“He won’t be happy. What about the rainwater? Has my dad forgotten about the rainwater?”
Yi Zhonghai sighed, “It’s better to forget; forgetting is also a kind of happiness!”
“How could he forget? Why don’t you bring your stepmother back to honor her together?”
“Bu Xiangdong, damn it, don’t talk nonsense.”
The deaf old lady and Yi Zhonghai’s expressions changed.
If Shazhu really brought his stepmother home to honor her—
Then who would honor them in the future?
Jia Dongxu was basically done for!
Yi Zhonghai had already pinned his hopes for retirement on Shazhu.
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The reactions of the deaf old lady and Yi Zhonghai were within Bu Xiangdong's expectations.
Perhaps He Daqing's previous pursuit of the widow was also a trap they set.
Once, they had thought about having the original owner support them in their old age.
But the original owner had long since hidden away.
Aside from sleeping, he rarely stayed in the courtyard.
Later, they chose He Yuzhu as their backup.
This time, their foresight was correct; Jia Dongxu couldn’t support them.
These two were the ultimate schemers in the courtyard.
Bu Xiangdong chuckled—
“Uncle, why are you so nervous? Even if he brings her back to support him, she’s Shazhu’s stepmother, not yours.”
“Bu Xiangdong, you really are hopeless. Talking nonsense without knowing what you’re saying.”
“Little rascal!”
The deaf old lady swung her cane at Bu Xiangdong.
But Bu Xiangdong was already prepared.
This old lady had smashed people before.
“Listen to my advice; with your old arms and legs, don’t get so worked up.”
“You can’t just stir trouble because you’ve suffered; life is about enduring hardship before enjoying sweetness.”
“That’s laughable; you say endure hardship before enjoying sweetness, but I’ve suffered year after year.”
Yi Zhonghai scolded, “Bu Xiangdong, our ancestors spoke for your own good.”
“You say it, but your heart is dirty. Also, my ancestor’s surname is Bu. As for you, you’ve even forgotten your ancestors; no wonder you’re cut off!”
Poof!
Someone couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
Yi Zhonghai’s face turned the color of liver.
“You… everyone disperse! Those who should go to work, go to work; those who should go to school, go to school. We’ll talk about Shazhu’s matter when he comes back.”
Yi Zhonghai clenched his fists.
His retirement plan must not be disrupted by Bu Xiangdong.
He thought of ways to drive Bu Xiangdong out of the courtyard.
Surely Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui would be tempted as well.
Bu Xiangdong raised his hand, “Alas, the fun is over.”
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“Dong Ge!”
Liu Guangtian followed up with a pale face.
He must have been beaten up by Liu Haizhong.
“What’s wrong? Looking for political asylum? It won’t work here.”
“Help me think of a way.”
“Split up and live separately, go far away, and earn your own living.”
Liu Guangtian’s eyes lit up, as if he saw a glimmer of hope.
“How do I choose?”
“Do you have a choice?”
Bu Xiangdong chuckled, “Can’t you see how your parents treat your brother, and how they treat you and Liu Guangfu? Haven’t you noticed these years?”
“My dad says it’s for my own good.”
“Sending Liu Guangqi to school while beating and scolding you and Liu Guangfu, then saying it’s for your own good. Can you believe that?”
“Liu Guangqi!”
Liu Guangtian clenched his fists tightly.
After saying that, how could he still believe it?
He suspected Liu Haizhong wanted to beat him to death.
“Liu Guangqi will be a cadre after graduation; he doesn’t have to worry about anything. Your family gave the best to Liu Guangqi and even left him a room.”
“And you? You don’t even have a job! Are you waiting to take over your dad’s business? How long will that take? You don’t even get a chance to work in a factory!”
“We must split up!”
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Good stuff.
Bu Xiangdong estimated it to be about twenty pounds.
Having a bit of ham for a meal in winter is delightful.
As for whether Liu Guangtian could successfully split up—
That was no longer Bu Xiangdong's concern.
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