Inside the alley.
Jia Zhangshi asked excitedly, "Yangzi, is it true that Auntie is going to divorce Uncle?"
Lin Yang sighed and said, "Yes, no matter how I try to persuade you, it's no use. This time, what happened between you and that old man has really broken that old woman's heart."
"It's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding." Madam Jia waved her hand insincerely and said, "What happened last night wasn't what you think."
“Aunt Jia, I saw you and Uncle Jia having an affair clearly. How can it be a misunderstanding?” Lin Yang looked at Jia Zhangshi with a hint of speechlessness.
Then he suddenly asked in a curious tone, "But Aunt Jia, how did you manage to hook up with that old man?"
“I’m telling you, Yangzi, don’t talk nonsense, there’s no such thing!” Madam Jia Zhang continued to deny it.
In response, Lin Yang curled his lip and said:
"Aunt Jia, how could I possibly hope for anything bad for your Jia family? You know, once Sister Qin starts working, she'll be giving me half of her salary every month!"
"If your Jia family doesn't do well, given your temper, Aunt Jia, you'll come looking for trouble with me!"
"If you really hook up with that old man, with his monthly salary of ninety-nine yuan, you won't even look at half of Sister Qin's salary!"
"I'll be happy to have some peace and quiet then."
Upon hearing this, Madam Jia's eyes flickered as she understood. Then, she looked at Lin Yang mysteriously and said, "Yangzi, since you've said so, I'll only tell you this to one person. You can't tell anyone else!"
Lin Yang smiled and nodded, saying, "Don't worry, Aunt Jia, I'm very tight-lipped!"
Only then did Madam Jia, slightly embarrassed, speak:
"Actually, I haven't made a relationship with Lao Yi yet. He's probably still a bit hesitant. I was the one who took the initiative yesterday."
But then she said with a smug look on her face:
"But it's alright!"
"I think the biggest concerns for Lao Yi are his children and his retirement!"
"Even though our Dongxu is paralyzed now, we still have Banggeng!"
"As long as Lao Yi can divorce that old lady, then the joke about my marriage will be enough to support him in his old age!"
At this point, Madam Jia suddenly looked at Lin Yang and said, "But Yangzi, your aunt wants to ask you for a favor. See if you can persuade her to make her even more determined to get a divorce!"
Good heavens, Lin Yang finally understood what Jia Zhangshi was thinking.
However, if Yi Zhonghai really lets Bang Geng take care of himself in his old age, he might starve to death in bed when he gets old.
This brat, who has been spoiled by Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi, will be lucky if he can support himself when he grows up.
Giving Yi Zhonghai a place to live in his old age? Is this a joke?
However, he also wanted to get rid of the old woman from Yi Zhonghai, and then let the Jia family cause trouble for Yi Zhonghai.
Therefore, Lin Yang nodded and said, "Aunt Jia, I can help with this, but..."
As he spoke, he rubbed his thumb, index finger, and middle finger together.
"You want money again!" Madam Jia was speechless at this action. She glared at Lin Yang and said, "You've emptied our Jia family's coffers. Where would we get any money left?"
"No money? I heard the factory's compensation is almost here." Lin Yang said, then sighed, "Aunt Jia, you need to think long-term. Uncle only makes ninety-nine a month, that's 1,188 a year! In ten years, that's 11,888! I don't need much this time, just three hundred, okay?"
Thinking about Yi Zhonghai's salary, and then considering that Lin Yang was asking for less this time than before.
Jia Zhangshi gritted her teeth and said, "Fine! I can give you the money, but only after I marry Lao Yi!"
"You're dreaming!" Lin Yang said speechlessly, "By the time you get married, it'll be too late. How will I get any money then? Of course, I'll get the compensation as soon as it comes through!"
"No way!" Madam Jia shook her head forcefully and refused, "If I'm not married by the time I give it to you, wouldn't I be at a huge loss!"
After some bargaining, an agreement was finally reached.
When the compensation money comes in, we'll give you 100 yuan first, then another 100 yuan when the old lady and the old man actually divorce, and then another 100 yuan when Jia Zhangshi and the old man get married.
As they spoke, the two arrived at the courtyard house.
Lin Yang had just passed by the house when he saw Yan Jiecheng, the son of the Third Uncle, scurrying over.
"Brother Yang, I saw you go out and specially waited for you here. I didn't expect you to come back so early." Yan Jiecheng looked at Lin Yang with a flattering expression.
The cigarette Lin Yang gave him last night.
After showing it off in the yard in the morning, Yan Jiecheng took it to the street like a precious treasure and showed it off to his friends.
That scene, where everyone was watching, made him feel like it was the most enjoyable day of his life.
He then lit the cigarette in public and savored its unique flavor.
However, when Yan Jiecheng saw Jia Zhangshi, he immediately revealed a playful expression.
Clearly, most of the people in the courtyard knew about the rumors surrounding the old man and Jia Zhangshi.
Even if you didn't know at first.
After the old lady left, people inquired around and found out.
Although she noticed Yan Jiecheng's amused expression, Jia Zhangshi looked at him without saying a word and said, "Young man from the Yan family, how did you become so obsequious? Doesn't Old Man Yan love to say that you are from a scholarly family? Aren't you afraid that Old Man Yan will say you have disgraced your culture by doing this?"
"Tch, mind your own business," Yan Jieli retorted immediately. "I'm more undignified than you trying to seduce an old man."
"Yan Jiecheng, speak properly!" Jia Zhangshi immediately wailed, "Yan Laokou, come out and discipline your son! Now that he's all grown up, he dares to talk to his Aunt Jia like that."
The third uncle had also seen Lin Yang and was preparing to come out of the house.
Hearing Jia Zhangshi's words, he couldn't help but push open the door and come out of the house.
He then frowned and looked at Madam Jia, saying, "Madam Jia, what are you yelling about? What did my son do to you!"
Jia Zhangshi glanced at Lin Yang, then at Yan Fugui, and said nothing more before hurrying off to the central courtyard.
Actually, she made that noise to attract everyone's attention, so that everyone would know that after the old lady left, she went to Yi Zhonghai's house.
Even without Yan Jiecheng, she was prepared to argue with Lin Yang at the door.
After Jia Zhangshi left, Yan Fugui looked at Lin Yang with a smile and said, "Yangzi is back. I saw you and that old lady go out together, so I had Jiecheng come out and wait at the gate."
Upon hearing this, Yan Jiecheng couldn't help but roll his eyes.
What do you mean he called out? He clearly asked to come out on his own. This old man just knows how to take advantage of me.
However, he didn't say much, just stood silently to the side watching Lin Yang.
Hearing Jia Zhangshi's commotion, the other residents of the courtyard opened their doors and peeked out to see the woman in the rumor.
Yi Zhonghai from the Intermediate People's Court also heard Jia Zhangshi's words. He immediately wanted to go out and pull Jia Zhangshi along so that she could come forward and clarify the rumors to everyone.
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