Social Death Patient 031
Because Zhuo Qi is so enthusiastic about shopping, Xiao Chu is also very efficient.
Yan Yushan has not returned to his hometown yet, but Xiao Chu has already asked someone to deliver the things that Zhuo Qi helped him buy.
Grandpa Qi received a mountain of gifts early in the morning. You could tell from the packaging that they were very expensive.
The old couple naturally thought that this was something their son bought with his own money. They knew that Yan Yushan was rich, so they naturally didn't feel sorry for him.
Not only do they not feel sorry for him, but they even think he's not generous enough with his purchases. They don't understand the bags and jewelry, and they don't know the prices, but they look like they should be suitable for a little girl. As for the Korean ginseng and cordyceps, why did he only buy one box? Didn't he just tell them to keep them and not give them to Xiaobai?
The two old men had a very direct idea: whatever they had, white mustard seeds had to have.
"Your son just doesn't know how to buy things and doesn't think things through. I wonder how much more money he can spend by buying a few boxes for Xiaobai?" Grandma Yan's logic was simple and crude. If her son did anything bad, it was her husband's fault, but if there was anything good, it was all her credit.
Grandpa Qi was very tactful and did not argue. In his opinion, his son was much better than him. If he were asked to go shopping, he would not be able to catch up with even a fraction of his son's ability.
He calculated the balance of his own personal treasury and said, "Then I'll pay for it, and we'll go buy another one that's exactly the same."
Grandma Yan estimated that there was not much money left in his small treasury, so she rarely spared him and pointed the finger at her disappointing son.
"Let your son buy it. Whoever does the favor has to spend the money. He's already in his forties, and he's asking his seventy-year-old father to dig into his treasury to clean up his mess? Does he have the nerve to do that?"
Grandpa Qi thought what his wife said made sense, so he immediately went back to the house to call his son.
The old man's speaking style is concise and to the point. Unlike the old lady who would scold her son for a long time when she called him, he rarely calls his son and when he does, he gets straight to the point.
"Your mom said we're running low on stuff. Buy two more boxes of Korean ginseng and cordyceps. Don't be stingy with your money. It's not generous to buy a few gifts."
There was no explanation as to why they asked him to buy Korean ginseng and cordyceps. The old man didn't think too much about it. Anyway, as long as Yan Yushan bought the things, the couple would achieve their goal.
After Yan Yushan hung up the phone, he called Xiao Chu over, mainly to convey important instructions from the old man at home.
Xiao Chu secretly regretted it. If he had known earlier, he should have bought it himself instead of being so lazy.
Zhuo Qi is still a young girl after all, and she doesn't consider things comprehensively enough. Although she has a good eye for choosing things, the types of things she chooses are too few, and the old couple feels they can't give them to her.
"Teacher Yan, I was lazy this time and didn't do my job well. I'll go buy it and send it to your home."
Yan Yushan did not blame Xiao Chu. After all, he had seen the picture and nodded in agreement.
But now I think about it, giving only a bracelet is indeed a bit too little, and a box of Korean ginseng is not enough for the elderly at home.
"Forget it, I'll go choose it myself."
"Aren't you going to meet Teacher Cao Wu with Director Tan and the others later?"
"Not going for now." Yan Yushan said.
Before talking to the old man, he received a call from Xu Ze, who basically told them not to go there today because Teacher Cao Wu was still in poor condition and could not meet with them.
The specific time of the next meeting will depend on Mr. Cao Wu's physical condition. He will contact them in advance at that time.
Now they couldn't visit Mr. Cao Wu three times, but they were unwilling to leave like this, so they decided to wait here for a few more days. It would be great if they could wait until Mr. Cao Wu's health improved.
Now that he suddenly had some free time, he could go and choose the gifts himself.
But Xiao Chu was worried: "But if you go shopping in person, Teacher Yan, what if you get recognized by passersby?"
Yan Yushan's fans on the Internet may not be that crazy, and they cannot be compared with the popular traffic stars, because he himself is also low-key on the Internet. Once he is recognized on the street, everyone can become his fans, and each one is crazier than the other.
There have been several examples in the past where ordinary passers-by recognized the actors while they were filming, and then a swarm of passers-by, including men, women, young and old, came over, and the result was that the filming that day was postponed.
Xiao Chu couldn't help but worry about this situation. They were on a private trip and didn't bring a security team. If they were recognized and caused a stampede, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Please wear a mask. How can there be so many people sitting around staring at passersby's faces?" Yan Yushan was very optimistic and gave Xiao Chu a mask.
"But……"
"Don't worry, if the things I buy this time don't satisfy the old lady and old man at home, I may really not be able to enter the house."
Knowing that he had messed up, Xiao Chu could no longer utter the word "but".
"Put on your mask and let's go."
Neither of them told Zhuo Qi that the old couple were not satisfied with the gifts she bought. They felt that it was not Zhuo Qi's fault that they bought so few things, as it was not her responsibility.
Only Zhuo Qi was still immersed in the joy of having accomplished something big. He had no idea the truth of the matter and was still imagining how Yan's grandparents would praise him after seeing the gift.
The old couple of the Yan family are still sorting out the gifts they received today. They plan to put the gifts in the room temporarily and give them to Xiaobai after they have bought everything.
While they were still busy, two uninvited guests came to their home.
A voice called out from across the garden: "Brother Qi? Brother Qi, are you and your sister-in-law home?"
When Grandma Yan heard the familiar voice, she quietly went to the window to take a look, then curled her lips.
Grandpa Qi frowned and said, "Why do you look like that? Who is this?"
Grandma Yan rolled her eyes and continued to pout: "Your stepmother's daughter-in-law brought her own tall and strong grandson with her."
Grandpa Qi took two steps to the window and took a look, and it was true.
As a result, his eyebrows furrowed even tighter.
"What are they doing here?"
When the old man was young, he lived in a reconstituted family, and the woman also had a son.
In the past, everyone's life was not easy, and re-establishing a family was just to make life a little better. It was impossible to live together without conflicts, not to mention that resources were scarce at the time and everyone had selfish motives.
The old man's relationship with his stepmother and stepbrother has always been average. When the elders above him were alive, they would occasionally visit each other. After the elders passed away almost ten years ago, they no longer visited each other. When the stepmother passed away, they just paid their respects and did not attend in person.
The reason for not visiting is not only that our relationship is average, but more importantly, my stepmother, stepbrother and their families all love to compare with each other, or they like to say sour words.
In the past, the sour old man had good grades and went to a good university. He became an engineer who could design airplanes and married a beautiful and knowledgeable wife.
The stepmother's son was very ordinary. He didn't get into college because of his poor grades, so he used money and connections to get a job in a state-owned factory. Although it was a stable job at the time, it was no match for an engineer, especially since he was forced to be laid off in middle age.
Seeing his half-brother having a successful career and a happy family, while he himself was laid off in middle age, the frustrated stepbrother developed the bad habit of alcoholism and died of alcohol poisoning within two years.
Later, Yan Yushan became a household name and was very popular on TV.
As for the stepmother's family, the son died of alcoholism, and the grandson was not a good person. He didn't go to school at a young age and spent his days idling around on the streets. Later, he decided to go into business with someone on a whim, lost all the family money, and even found a woman of questionable character outside.
In terms of economic strength and prospects, my stepmother's family is no match for Grandpa Qi, so every time they visited, Grandpa Qi was forced to listen to their sour words.
But later the situation became a little different. My stepmother and her family felt proud of themselves and finally got back at Grandpa Qi.
The reason is simple. Although her unreliable grandson married an unreliable woman, she gave birth to a big fat grandson for her.
No matter how famous Yan Yushan is, what's the point of making so much money? He can't even catch up with her family's fat great-grandson. Their family must be so envious of him in secret.
The old man and his stepmother's family have a very similar style of doing things.
Even after her stepmother died, this sister-in-law did not forget to call and show off, and now she is even showing off with her grandson.
Grandpa Qi snorted with his hands behind his back: "Ignore them, just pretend we're not home. If she sees that no one of us goes out, she will go back on her own."
Grandma Yan was not happy: "Why should we be afraid of her? We have to hide in our own home."
"You know they're a tough family, so why make yourself uncomfortable? We haven't been in touch for years, so there's no need to bother with them."
"How can it be so offensive? I have no worries about food and clothing now, my son is successful, and my husband is still alive. My old age is much more comfortable than hers. I heard that she still needs to use her pension to support her son and grandchildren. Who knows who will be upset when the time comes."
Grandma Yan tried to point her mouth outward, signaling Grandpa Qi to look at the lazy young man outside.
He looks just like his deadbeat dad, and doesn't look like anyone with a future.
"As for Zhao Yufen's grandson, I wouldn't even want him even if he was given to me. How dare she bring him to show off in front of me?" Grandma Yan was extremely disgusted.
Grandpa Qi's brows were furrowed so tightly that they could kill mosquitoes, but he still couldn't stop Grandma Yan from opening the door.
The person outside was shouting until his throat was almost dry, but there was no response. He was wondering if the person was not at home.
When he saw Grandma Yan coming out, he immediately greeted her with a smile on his face.
"Sister-in-law Xu Jin, I called you for a long time, but I thought you were not at home."
Grandma Yan just smiled casually and asked without much enthusiasm: "Xiao Fen, why are you here today?"
"I've been feeling unwell recently, so I came here to see a doctor. Since I remembered you were staying here, I decided to stop by and see you." Zhao Yufen saw Grandpa Qi coming out and said, "Brother Qi is here too."
As she said this, she quickly patted the young man next to her who was a head taller than her and introduced him proudly.
"This is Xiaocai. He's taller than me now. You probably can't recognize him. Xiaocai, call him grandpa and grandma."
Qi Tiancai was yawning, and when he heard the sound, he called out perfunctorily, "Hello, Grandpa and Grandma."
Zhao Yufen and her granddaughter had no intention of leaving after saying goodbye, and it was not appropriate for them to talk at the door, so Grandma Yan had no choice but to invite them into the house.
As soon as Zhao Yufen entered the yard, she looked around and saw from the yard to the house.
"I only heard that you moved before, but I didn't expect you to move to such a nice place. If Xiaocai hadn't taken me there, I wouldn't have been able to find it. This house is really beautiful. You must have spent a lot of money on it, right?"
Grandma Yan knew that Zhao Yufen was saying sour words, but she would not take care of Zhao Yufen's self-esteem. Even if she did, Zhao Yufen would not remember her kindness and would still think that she was showing off.
So Grandma Yan deliberately praised her son in a high-profile manner.
"I don't know how much it cost, but it's all out of my son's filial piety. As long as he buys it to honor my husband and me, I like any house. But I have to be honest, this house is spacious and comfortable to live in, and I can even plant some flowers in the yard. Even if it's a little more expensive, it's worth the money."
Grandma Yan knew that Zhao Yufen was still living in the old house, with a family of four squeezed into a 50-square-meter apartment. Zhao Yufen couldn't even imagine expecting her son, a street urchin, to buy her a house. It would be a blessing if her son didn't ask her for money every few days.
After saying the above, she could clearly feel Zhao Yufen's embarrassed expression.
But who was Zhao Yufen? She immediately chimed in, "A big house is comfortable to live in, but it's empty and lifeless, boring to live in. The longer you live there, the lonelier you'll feel. A small, lively home is what home is all about. Wait a couple of years, and when Xiaocai gets married, the home will be even more lively. That's the warmth a family should have."
Grandma Yan calmly shot back, "The warmth of home doesn't depend on the number of people, but on whether your family members care about you. Look at our Yushan, although he's busy with work, he always thinks about us. Even when he's not home, he still remembers to buy things for us."
Xiao Chu hadn't had time to pack up all the things he had sent, so they were all piled up in the living room, making him a perfect place to show off to Grandma Yan.
"Look at these things! He just had them delivered. His dad and I have been busy all morning and haven't finished cleaning them up yet. They're piled up in a mess around the house and are in the way. He just knows how to spend money recklessly. I've told him so many times but he won't listen. He just wants to buy all the good stuff for us. The problem is, there are only two of us, his dad and I, and we can't use so much. It's really worrying me."
Qi Tiancai's eyes widened when he entered the room. Although he was not good at studying, he had a pair of eyes that recognized goods. He could tell at a glance that the items in the pile of gift boxes were very expensive, and there were many luxury brands that he knew.
Zhao Yufen didn't have a grandson who knew what was good, but she was still jealous when she saw so many gifts.
However, she would not despise her son and grandson for being unsuccessful. She would only think that Grandma Yan and the old couple did not know how to be considerate of their son and save money for him, and let him buy this and that to satisfy their vanity.
Thinking of her own contribution, Zhao Yufen felt even greater.
Grandpa Qi is a very sensitive person and he really can't stand his wife praising their son like this, especially since his son is usually worthless in her eyes, but when it's time to show off, he becomes a very good son.
He secretly pulled Grandma Yan's clothes, telling her to stop while she was ahead and not to go too far.
Grandma Yan gained the upper hand in the first round and was so happy that she was willing to stop for the time being and ask some serious questions.
"Xiao Fen, what's the matter with you and your grandson coming to see us this time?"
Zhao Yufen smiled and said, "It's no big deal. How long has it been since we last interacted? Ever since Grandpa passed away, you haven't been back. After all, we are a family. How can we treat each other like strangers?"
Grandma Yan didn't respond. They had no blood relationship with Lao Qi, so how could they be considered a family?
Zhao Yufen: "Besides, it's so quiet here. If we move around more, your house will be more lively, right?"
Grandma Yan didn't dare admit it and quickly explained, "We old couple like quietness. We are old and don't like too much noise. We get a headache when we hear the slightest noise."
Zhao Yufen smiled: "Sister-in-law Xu Jin, you can fool others, but you can't fool me, your sister-in-law. Didn't you always hope that your Yushan would get married and have children all those years? Now you don't hope anymore?"
Grandma Yan knew she was going to mention this. Anyway, apart from this matter, Zhao Yufen had nothing else to show off.
"That was all in the past. Now I'm too lazy to care. My children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. He's already in his forties and knows how to live his life. There's no need for me to worry about him."
Zhao Yufen was originally sitting in the middle of the sofa, but the next second she suddenly moved her butt towards the armrest, intentionally getting closer to Grandma Yan to achieve an intimate chatting distance.
"That's not what I meant. If he doesn't consider it, you have to consider it for him. Otherwise, what will you do when you get old?"
Grandma Yan sat on the single sofa. She leaned back and kept a little distance.
"When he's old and I'm already buried, why would I care about him? At worst, he'll go to a nursing home."
Zhao Yufen slapped her thigh and said, "Old sister-in-law, you are confused. Our Qi family has the next generation, and we also have Xiaocai. How can we let Yushan live in a nursing home when he is old?"
Grandma Yan subconsciously looked at Qi Tiancai, and then her eyes met with Grandpa Qi's, and she saw a hint of astonishment in both of their eyes.
"Xiao Fen, do you mean that Xiao Cai will take care of Yu Shan's old age?"
"That's right!" Zhao Yufen slapped her thigh again, grinning from ear to ear. "Yushan only has Xiaocai as his nephew. It's only natural for Xiaocai to take care of Yushan in his old age. Not to mention taking care of Yushan in his old age, it's also his duty to show filial piety to you."
At Zhao Yufen's suggestion, Qi Tiancai pretended to nod.
But the old couple were not stupid and could only smell the scent of calculation.
Why should I provide for your retirement for no reason? In the final analysis, I am just thinking about your inheritance.
Grandpa Qi, who had been silent the whole time, could no longer sit still and had to speak up and refuse seriously: "Xiao Fen, we appreciate your kindness, but this is inappropriate."
Grandma Yan glared at him, disliking that his words lacked any deterrent power. What "good intentions" were involved? Where did the "good intentions" come from? It was clearly a conspiracy!
She couldn't help but say, "I raised my own parents myself, so why would I ask others to do it for me? I haven't even raised my children yet, so how can I expect others to help me with my old age? I, Yan Xujin, have lived for decades, but I dare not have such a beautiful dream."
Just because Qi Tiancai has the same character as his street-slicker father, even if you raise him yourself, it is not certain that he will be able to provide for you in your old age.
Zhao Yufen looked a little embarrassed, but luckily she was thick-skinned and adjusted herself in the blink of an eye.
"Let's not talk about retirement for now. I came here this time for something else..."
Grandma Yan snorted in her heart, picked up the liver-protecting tea that Bai Jiesui had prepared for her, took a sip, and listened quietly to what else Zhao Yufen could say.
"Sister-in-law Xu Jin, you know that our Xiaocai has been able to sing and dance since he was young and has a talent for performing arts. Our Xiaocai is tall and has good looks, much better looking than many celebrities on TV. Since he was a child, there have been a lot of girls who like him and have chased him home. If he goes to film, he will definitely be more famous than those people."
In Zhao Yufen's eyes, her 1.7-meter-tall grandson was very tall, with a pointed face and a nonchalant look, which was considered good-looking.
Grandma Yan understood what Zhao Yufen meant, but she planned to play dumb.
"Xiao Cai, if you want to be a star, you can go to the film and television city. There are many opportunities there. I heard that many stars found their opportunities in the film and television city."
When Zhao Yufen heard the word "film and television city", she felt it was high-end and was about to laugh with satisfaction. However, after Qi Tiancai explained to her with a look of disgust what a supporting actor did, Zhao Yufen's face changed immediately.
"It's okay for other people to have no connections, but Xiaocai's uncle is a famous star with a lot of money and resources. How can our Xiaocai just go on TV to fill in the gaps? Xiaocai said those people didn't even get a single line or a shot, how can they be considered stars? Sister-in-law Xujin, just talk to Yushan and ask him to take Xiaocai with him. If there's a suitable role, let Xiaocai go. Xiaocai will definitely not let him down. We are a family and should help each other more."
For the first time ever, Qi Tiancai took the initiative to talk to Grandma Yan and his words became sweeter.
"Grandma, please ask for me. What if my uncle has a role that suits me? With his status, it would be easy for him to get a role."
He has only recently started wanting to be a star. He recently fell in love with an internet celebrity and sent her private messages every day to express his love for her. However, the internet celebrity had no fame, no popularity, and no money. She was with a male internet celebrity, and with the help of the male internet celebrity's popularity, the female internet celebrity gained a lot of fans.
Qi Tiancai was so angry that he thought that his network of contacts was much stronger than that of the male internet celebrity. Once he got the support of Yan Yushan, he would have both popularity and money. Then he would definitely humiliate the female internet celebrity severely.
He talked a lot into Zhao Yufen's ear, and Zhao Yufen took him to her home.
How could Grandma Yan not know what kind of personality her son has? It would be strange if she could help Qi Tiancai.
"We at home don't know what resources Yushan has, and we can't control him. I can't help you with your affairs."
Zhao Yufen only has her grandson in her heart and is determined to achieve her goal. She will never give up just because of a few words from Grandma Yan.
Then the two sides engaged in a long tug-of-war.
Grandma Yan was firm in her attitude and never gave in.
Zhao Yufen had no choice but to use her trump card. She collapsed on the ground, crying and blaming everyone.
"Why is my life so miserable? My husband died young, my son is not a good person, and my grandson finally has something important to do, but even his closest relatives are unwilling to help him. That person is not someone else, but his own uncle. How can you be so heartless?"
"The doctor said I won't live long. I might die someday. Sister Xu Jin, please do me a favor and help my little one. I just want to see him succeed before I die. Can't you even help us with this small request?"
Zhao Yufen started throwing a tantrum at home.
Grandma Yan had a headache, but her mind was clear.
"Xiao Fen, calm down. It's not that I don't want to help, but I really can't agree to this. Our Yushan has the final say, and I can't make the decision for him."
Zhao Yufen, who was howling to death, heard that she was still unwilling to let go, rolled her eyes and convulsed.
Now Grandma Yan and Grandpa Qi were panicked and hurried over to check on Zhao Yufen.
"Don't touch my grandma!" Qi Tiancai suddenly yelled.
The old couple suddenly didn't dare to move.
"Xiao Cai, what happened to your grandma?"
"You made my grandma mad to death!" Qi Tiancai half-knelt, hugged Zhao Yufen's body, and looked at them with hatred in his eyes.
The old couple thought Zhao Yufen had just fainted, but when they heard Qi Tiancai's words, they were immediately frightened.
"Xiao Cai, calm down. Your grandma may not be dead. Let's take her to the hospital."
"What's the point of sending him to the hospital? Even if he's saved, you'll still piss him off. We've never asked you for help before. Now I just want my uncle to give me some resources, which isn't a big deal for him. You're not willing to help with such a small favor. You used to be family, eating from the same pot, but now you treat us like this. It really makes my grandma and I feel disheartened!"
Ever since Qi Tiancai's grandmother fainted, he has been surprisingly eloquent and hits the nail on the head.
Grandma Yan couldn't help but doubt whether she was really too heartless. After all, if she was not careful, it might involve human lives.
Grandpa Qi's face didn't look very good either.
"Xiao Cai, call the hospital. Your grandma is in such a bad condition that she needs to be sent to the hospital for a checkup. I'll call your uncle and ask what he thinks."
Qi Tiancai's lips were pursed into a straight line, but after hearing the following words, his facial expression relaxed a little and he nodded in agreement with their suggestion.
Grandma Yan, who had already compromised, grabbed Grandpa Qi and planned to call him back to the house to discuss the matter.
Noticing that the old couple turned around, Zhao Yufen, who was leaning in Qi Tiancai's arms, suddenly opened her eyes, showed a triumphant smile, and gave her grandson a thumbs up.
Qi Tiancai was so proud that he could hardly hold back his laughter.
This was the original plan of the grandmother and granddaughter. If the old couple did not agree, Zhao Yufen would pretend to faint to scare them. Given Zhao Yufen's age, it was impossible for them not to be afraid.
Looking at the results now, it's very useful.
Qi Tiancai was secretly delighted when he suddenly caught a glimpse of a slender figure coming towards the door.
Bai Jiesui glanced at the chaotic scene and called out to the old couple who were about to enter the house.
"What's going on? I heard noises next door."
When Grandma Yan saw the white mustard spike, it was like she had seen a savior.
I was so anxious just now that I forgot there was a Chinese medicine doctor living next door.
Grandma Yan quickly stepped forward, took Bai Jiesui's hand and explained to her: "Xiaobai, you came at the right time. Someone here has fainted. Please help her to see if she is okay."
"Okay." Bai Jiesui agreed very readily.
Zhao Yufen quickly closed her eyes and continued to pretend to be dizzy.
Qi Tiancai's attitude was still as tough as before: "Who are you? You can't touch my grandma casually!"
Bai Jiesui walked up to Qi Tiancai and his grandson, looked them down at them, and then spoke calmly.
"I'll just take your grandma's pulse and won't touch her."
Qi Tiancai raised his head and looked at her infatuatedly.
The first feeling was that she was pretty. When she walked over, she was like a fairy descending to earth. She was a hundred times prettier than the internet celebrities he liked.
The second feeling was that she looked a little familiar, but I couldn't remember where I had seen her.
While he was distracted, Bai Jiesui had already squatted down and felt Zhao Yufen's pulse.
At this moment, the memories in Qi Tiancai's mind flashed before his eyes.
Isn't this the Chinese medicine lady who has been going viral online lately? The one who made the guests on the show socially incompetent just by taking their pulses?
Qi Tiancai's heart suddenly skipped a beat.
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