However, Yi Zhonghai had not finished speaking.
"As you all have seen, He Yuzhu and Yi Zhonghai from our college just had a conflict, which even escalated to the point of physical violence."
“Recently, there have been frequent conflicts among neighbors in our courtyard, which is directly related to the inadequate management by the senior stewards. Now that Lao Yi has stepped down from his position as steward, I, Liu Haizhong, also want to make a self-criticism in front of everyone!”
Liu Haizhong's words were forceful and clear. Seeing that everyone was looking over, he was about to continue when Wang Dabao, Xu Damao, and his two beloved sons led the applause.
This made him even more emotional, and he treated this speech as preparation for a speech before taking office as an old man.
With Wang Dabao and others taking the lead, many people in the compound also joined in clapping.
Liu Haizhong looked at everyone with satisfaction, and after a moment he pressed his hands down to signal everyone to be quiet, his demeanor just like that of a high-ranking leader on an inspection tour.
"It's understandable that everyone has grievances about what Lao Yi has done. After all, the Jia family is indeed domineering in the courtyard, and Jia Zhangshi throws tantrums and acts recklessly when things go wrong, showing no regard for neighborly relations. There must be quite a few people who have been extorted by Jia Zhangshi here!"
Upon hearing Liu Haizhong's words, many people frowned, thinking of Jia Zhangshi's fleshy old face.
"Old Yi also realized his mistake, and in order to restore peace and tranquility to the compound, he chose to step down and give way to a more capable person."
"I now announce that a general meeting of the entire compound will be held tonight, and we will all jointly elect someone who can do practical things for the residents of the compound to join the ranks of the stewards."
Liu Haizhong glanced at Wang Dabao and Xu Damao before continuing.
"In addition, with Lao Yi's departure, only Lao Yan and I are left out of the three managers. We are not young anymore, and sometimes our thinking is not up to par. We can also focus our attention on the young people in the courtyard. As times progress, our thinking must also move forward. We must boldly appoint young cadres."
With just a few words, Liu Haizhong kicked Yi Zhonghai out of the game, and his last words caused an uproar among the residents of the compound.
“Young cadres? Is that feasible? Aunt Li, do you think my son Shengli is up to the job of this steward? My son is Renyi, and he is absolutely fair and impartial in handling matters, focusing on the issue, not the person.”
"You know what, Liu Haizhong is really something. Look at these three old men in the courtyard, always putting on airs, who can stand them? If a young man came, he might be better than them."
"Sigh, I still think it's a pity that Yi Zhonghai stepped down. Apart from protecting the Jia family, everyone still recognizes his ability to get things done."
"Isn't this just ridiculous? What can young people do besides running errands? Can they really mediate conflicts in the compound?!"
“Why not? I think his second uncle’s suggestion is excellent. Our compound needs to change. It’s not good to be controlled by these three uncles all the time.”
Listening to his neighbors' voices, Liu Haizhong put on a humble expression. "What I said was just a suggestion. The matter needs everyone's consent to proceed. As I said before, it was a joint election by everyone. As the mediators and managers of the compound, Lao Yan and I would never bypass everyone and make a decision on our own."
Liu Haizhong demonstrated a highly democratic approach, adhering to the principle of respecting everyone's opinions, an attitude that made the residents feel comfortable.
What made Liu Haizhong uncomfortable was Xu Damao, who was not far behind him.
Xu Damao thought that after Yi Zhonghai stepped down, the Third Uncle was already his for the taking, but Liu Haizhong held a general election.
This is utter nonsense! How can someone possibly win an election by themselves?!
Wang Dabao frowned slightly. Old Liu was playing tricks to trip up Xu Damao. Could it be that he was afraid that if Xu Damao rose to a position of equal status with him, the two would have conflicts again and be difficult to deal with!
Yi Zhonghai's heart skipped a beat, and he turned to look at Liu Haizhong in disbelief.
Wang Dabao was right. Originally, he just wanted to make a gesture to appease everyone's resentment towards him for favoring the Jia family. He believed that he had contributed a lot to the compound over the years, and that some neighbors would try to persuade him to stay, or at the very least, there would be the deaf old lady.
To his disappointment, although everyone had good intentions towards him, no one tried to persuade him to stay.
Only the deaf old lady's actions satisfied him, but before he could take the opportunity to back down, Liu Haizhong jumped out and pulled this stunt, leaving him in a difficult position.
At this moment, Yi Zhonghai was not the only one who harbored hatred towards Liu Haizhong; there was also Jia Dongxu, who was clinging to Yi Zhonghai's leg on the ground, and the deaf old lady who was panting heavily and being supported by Sha Zhu.
"Liu Haizhong, you bastard, what nonsense are you spouting?"
The deaf old woman broke free from Shazhu, grabbed her cane, and chased after Liu Haizhong, ready to hit him. "Without Zhonghai, this compound will be a complete mess because of you people. You're just making a fool of yourself."
Liu Haizhong stretched out his arm to stop her, afraid that the deaf old lady's cane would hit him.
He's so old, and in front of all the neighbors, he got beaten by this old lady with her cane. What kind of behavior is that?
"Grandma, don't be unreasonable. I can't afford to offend you at your age, but don't take advantage of your age either. I don't know my own strength, so I might hurt you."
"You, Liu Haizhong, you really have the audacity to lay a hand on an old woman like me who's about to die. I won't let you get away with this. Your family won't have a good New Year this year."
The deaf old woman's wrinkled face turned deathly pale with agitation. "Today I'll die at your hands, Liu Haizhong..."
As she spoke, the deaf old woman rammed her head into Liu Haizhong.
"Silly Zhu, silly Zhu, why aren't you stopping the old lady? You're a righteous and ambitious young man, don't you want to compete for the position of the steward?!"
Liu Haizhong said he wasn't afraid, but that would be a lie. If something really happened to the deaf old lady because of him, he would be berated by everyone in the compound.
Even without Liu Haizhong, Sha Zhu would have stepped forward to stop the deaf old lady.
But after hearing Liu Haizhong's words, Sha Zhu suddenly realized something, and a certain circuit in his brain instantly clicked.
That's right, He Yuzhu is a young man, so since Liu Haizhong proposed appointing young cadres, why shouldn't he give it a try?
If you could become the manager of this compound, it would be a very prestigious thing, whether it's in the neighborhood or the factory.
Most importantly, she could gain Qin Huairu's favor, and incidentally, she wouldn't have to worry about finding a partner anymore. With a reputation, a job, and a skill, why would she be afraid of not being introduced to someone?!
Thinking of this, Sha Zhu secretly made up his mind that he was determined to take the position of the steward.
"Grandma, please don't get involved. When your grandson becomes the head of the household, he will definitely take good care of you." Sha Zhu stepped forward, grabbed the deaf old lady, and pulled her aside in a half-carrying manner.
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