Leisurely Days in the Courtyard

Returning to 1955, I began a life of lively chaos and leisure in that legendary Siheyuan. Let's see how a modern person can live their own little life by "gouging" (playing it safe/layi...

Chapter 1988 The Truth Behind Liu Guangqi's Return Home

"You're still gambling outside!"

Liu Haizhong was furious. He couldn't believe that his most obedient son, Liu Guangqi, was gambling outside and had lost so much money.

"What can I do? I'm just playing along with them!"

Liu Guangqi pretended to be somewhat helpless and began to explain.

Liu Guangqi then continued, "If you can help me, then give me the money; if you can't, then just leave me alone!"

Liu Haizhong gritted his teeth and cursed, "Damn it, you're my eldest son, how can I not care about you!"

"But we really have no money at home right now! Damn it!" Liu Haizhong held back from cursing out loud.

This time it was Liu Guangqi's turn to raise a question, asking, "How is that possible? How could your family not have money? You earn so much a month, there's nowhere you need to spend it!"

"It's all because of that bastard Yi Zhonghai! He made me pay him a lot of money before, and I still owe Lin Tian money!"

Liu Haizhong started cursing as soon as he thought about it. He had clearly been tricked by Yi Zhonghai, but he had no choice but to let the matter get to Director Wang. Otherwise, he would never have paid any money.

"So what do we do now?" Liu Guangqi pressed. He was thinking that since he had already told Liu Haizhong about it, he had to get some money out of Liu Haizhong.

"Look what you've done! I'll try to lend you some money today!"

"But let me tell you, you can't borrow 1,000 yuan!" Liu Haizhong gave Liu Guangqi a heads-up beforehand, knowing that most families couldn't save up 1,000 yuan these days.

Even families that can save 1,000 yuan, like Yi Zhonghai's family, cannot lend out that much money themselves.

"Alright, I got it. Borrow as much as you can!"

Liu Guangqi didn't expect Liu Haizhong to give him all the money at once; he was just grateful if Liu could help him.

"You better not cause me any more trouble outside! I'm counting on you to make me proud!"

When Liu Haizhong said this, there was a hint of disappointment in his tone.

Liu Guangqi was also filled with resentment. He would never have come back to the compound if he hadn't run into trouble.

It's not that this matter is difficult to resolve, and I had no other choice but to come back. Otherwise, based on what Liu Haizhong said, I would never have come back, and I would have even acted as if I didn't have this father.

"I understand, don't worry!"

"This was all my fault, it won't happen again!" Liu Guangqi replied to Liu Haizhong, pretending to be serious.

Liu Haizhong carefully examined the expression on Liu Guangqi's face.

They felt that Liu Guangqi's words were somewhat credible, so they let Liu Guangqi off the hook.

However, what Liu Haizhong didn't know was that Liu Guangqi had been lying to him from beginning to end; the matter was not like that at all.

Having learned what had happened, Liu Haizhong turned around and went home. He needed to go back and discuss with his second aunt how to help Liu Guangqi resolve this matter.

We can't let this get to the ears of other people in the compound, or we'll lose all face.

No matter how difficult this matter is, we must find a way to help Liu Guangqi resolve it.

When Liu Guangqi saw Liu Haizhong enter the room, he couldn't help but breathe a long sigh of relief. In any case, he had managed to fool Liu Haizhong for the time being.

Next, as long as Wu Yu is appeased, I can slowly find a way to resolve the matter, and then this matter will be over.

After resting outside for a while, Liu Guangqi finally returned home with heavy steps.

Because of Liu Guangqi's mess, no one in the family even thought about cooking.

Liu Haizhong and his second aunt were inside discussing how to help Liu Guangqi resolve this difficulty.

The two brothers, Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu, were beaten so badly by Liu Haizhong that they were like two quails, hiding in a corner and trembling.

Liu Guangqi and Wu Yu were in the same room. Wu Yu looked at Liu Guangqi, who didn't look too good, and asked, "Didn't you promise to introduce me to a young widow? Where is he now?"

"Let me tell you, if you don't do what you promised me, I'll tell your wife about your affair with my sister!"

"Just wait and see if you get a divorce!"

Wu Yu, with a sleazy and roguish air, threatened Liu Guangqi.

Liu Guangqi now regrets his actions. Why did he have to target Wu Yu's sister? If he hadn't been so impulsive, Wu Yu wouldn't have been able to use this against him.

Fortunately, he was acquainted with Wu Yu. If he hadn't known that Wu Yu liked young widows, he probably wouldn't have been able to get away with things with his father-in-law.

"Hurry up, hurry up, what are you rushing me for!"

"I'm trying to find a solution for you! That person suddenly moved away these past few days, so I have to find someone for you!"

Liu Guangqi was getting impatient with Wu Yu's urging and retorted rather irritably.

"Anyway, I don't care. I'll give you another week. If I don't see the young widow, I'll tell everyone about you and my sister!" Wu Yu said nonchalantly.

"You're really inhuman! Aren't you afraid that if word gets out, your sister will never be able to face anyone again?" Liu Guangqi asked through gritted teeth.

"Tch, what am I afraid of!"

"If you divorce your wife and my sister marries you, I won't lose out! I can live off you from now on!"

"By then, our whole family will be able to rely on you for food, so what do we have to be afraid of!"

Wu Yu, looking completely unconcerned, began to threaten Liu Guangqi.

Only then did Liu Guangqi realize that he had been tricked.

If I don't find a way to resolve this matter quickly, I'm afraid I won't have any good days ahead of me.

"Fine, fine, you win, you're shameless!"

"Don't worry, I will definitely do what I promised! I'll give you the money then!"

Liu Guangqi was at his wits' end with Wu Yu. Unless he killed Wu Yu now, he was destined to suffer this loss.

"Hehe, as long as you know what you're doing!"

"You know the consequences if you can't do it!" Wu Yu looked at Liu Guangqi with a smug expression.

"I'm also warning you, don't talk nonsense. If the people in my compound find out about this, we'll both be killed!"

Liu Guangqi gave Wu Yu a very serious warning, reminding her that he was still counting on Liu Haizhong for help, so she absolutely couldn't embarrass Liu Haizhong in this matter.

If you anger Liu Haizhong and he kicks you out, things will get even more complicated.