Seeing the crowd's agitated state, Yan Bugui knew that if he didn't take a stand...
Then he'd probably be forced to resign from his position as the manager by the crowd.
Thinking of this, Yan Bugui hurriedly spoke up and assured everyone, "Gentlemen, if there is anything I, Yan Bugui, have done that I have wronged you all before,"
Please forgive me; I will definitely learn from this experience in the future.
I will try my best to correct my shortcomings. Please supervise me.
Let's strive to improve everyone's lives in the future. Putting aside everything else...
"I, Yan Bugui, will write all the New Year couplets for every household in our courtyard for free."
Yan Bugui appeared sincere on the surface, but his heart was bleeding inside.
Oh my god, so many households! I have to write so many couplets!
I'll have to cut back on peanuts and melon seeds so much.
The crowd, who had been furious just moments before, subconsciously considered what Yan Bugui meant and thought, "This might actually work."
That way I can save a lot on peanuts and sunflower seeds too, hmm, that sounds good.
Liu Haizhong wanted to say something more, but the old lady's gaze stopped him.
This is the best situation right now.
If Liu Haizhong really manages to bring down Yan Bugui and seizes power, what use will this old hag be to me?
In this situation, the best course of action is to let yourself feel that with a little more effort, you can succeed.
That way you'll listen to me.
Seeing the old lady urging him to stop,
Liu Haizhong could only suppress his dissatisfaction and scolded Yan Bugui, "Old Yan,"
Since you put it that way, we'll trust you one more time. Hopefully, you'll learn from this experience; otherwise, hmph…
"Yes, Lao Liu, you're right." Yan Bugui nodded repeatedly, indicating that he understood.
But deep down, she hated Liu Haizhong. If it weren't for him, Liu Haizhong...
How could I, Yan Bugui, possibly lose face like this today? How could I possibly lose so many peanuts and melon seeds?
That's all money!! Liu Haizhong. You just wait.
Yan Bugui made a silent vow in his heart.
Seeing that the matter was almost resolved, the old lady leaned on her cane and walked to the table.
Seeing that everyone's eyes were focused on him, he slowly said, "Everyone, as you all know..."
I'm an old woman, and lately I've been a real burden on the Jia family's care.
But when I saw the Jia family's children not having enough to eat, I couldn't bear it.
After all, the Jia family isn't exactly wealthy, so I won't trouble them with their care anymore.”
When Jia Zhangshi, who had originally come to watch the commotion, heard the old lady say this, she immediately became agitated. "You old hag!"
What do you mean by this? You've eaten our cornmeal for three days now.
What's wrong? Now you think the food at Jia's place is bad and you don't want to work there anymore?
There's no such thing as a free lunch. If you run away, how am I supposed to fix my grandson Banggeng's house?
Just as Jia Zhangshi was about to start cursing, Qin Huairu, who was beside her, stopped her.
"Grandma, I don't know if it's because our Jia family has done something to offend you recently."
How could you say such things about our family in front of so many people?
I know that our Jia family, a widow and her orphans, has limited resources, but we are truly offering you our best to show our respect.
If there are any shortcomings in our care, please point them out.
"We'll definitely change in the future, but you!!!" Qin Huairu said, tears streaming down her face.
Her pitiful appearance caused everyone to frown slightly.
Yes, Qin Huairu is right. Orphans and widows are already in poor circumstances.
They've already given you the best things in their home as a token of their respect, what more do you want?
Besides, even if you feel the Jia family isn't taking good care of you, there's no need for you to do so at the courtyard meeting.
Saying this in front of so many people makes the Jia family look bad.
Ma Hua was somewhat taken aback by this scene; the drama was getting more and more interesting as it unfolded.
So, this old woman is behind those bangs? I'm curious to see what kind of trouble she's up to.
"No, no, no, I didn't say you didn't take good care of me, nor did I complain about your family's circumstances."
"But my situation is a little different now than before, Cuihua. Should you come and say it, or should this old woman do it?" the old woman hurriedly explained.
She didn't want the people in the courtyard to think of her as an old woman who was greedy and sought only pleasure.
But when the old lady saw Qin Huairu's pretty face wiping away tears, she still felt immense resentment.
It's that jinx Qin Huairu who not only manipulated her good grandson, Sha Zhu, but also harbors such malice.
If I hadn't found out their secret, I probably would never have understood it even until my death.
Hearing the old lady say this, Yang Cuihua sighed inwardly.
Now that things have come to this point, what is there left for me to hesitate about?
“Huai Ru, this matter isn’t actually the old lady’s fault. What she’s saying now is entirely because of me,”
Yang Cuihua bowed to Qin Huairu.
Qin Huairu was startled and quickly dodged, cursing inwardly, "You're even more cunning than me!"
I was just pretending to be pitiful, and you, with your seniority, are bowing to me? Are you just waiting for me to die?
"Ah, Aunt Yang, what's going on?" Qin Huairu dodged away.
She asked hurriedly, somewhat bewildered. Could it be...?
"Ladies and gentlemen, as you all know, I have been married to Zhonghai for many years now."
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