“What happened to Granny Jia?”
“She was provoked. Yan Jiefang pushed her to the ground.”
“Why did Yan Jiefang push Granny Jia?”
“Granny Jia was going to scratch Third Master, so as a son, he had to help.”
“Then why did Granny Jia want to scratch Third Master?”
“Tsk, oh, what are you asking? Let me think. Did Third Master do something bad to Granny Jia?”
“Impossible. With Granny Jia’s physique, she’d split Third Master in half with one sit.”
Seeing the Yan Family lined up, Jia Zhangshi wailed loudly.
The many residents of the Siheyuan (Courtyard) spontaneously communicated information.
Soon, everyone knew what conflict existed between Jia Zhangshi and Yan Fugui that led to this clash.
As for the specific conflict, someone creatively proposed a possible reason, which was met with everyone’s opposition.
At this moment, Yan Jiecheng was furious. If they slandered his father and Jia Zhangshi, Yan Jiecheng might slap them.
Randomly slandering someone's father with absurd stories meant getting slapped for nothing.
Maybe everyone would even cheer for Yan Jiecheng.
“What’s wrong now?”
Yi Zhonghai walked over, his face full of helplessness.
“Jia Family Sister-in-law, stand up and speak properly.”
Liu Haizhong said.
“There’s no meaning in me living, what’s the point of me living?”
Jia Zhangshi sat on the ground, shouting loudly.
“Then why don’t you just hang yourself at your doorstep tonight? What are you yelling about?”
Chen Jianye quickly said.
He was originally sitting at the door picking vegetables, but hearing the commotion from the Yan Family, he also came over to watch the fun.
If the Yan Family suffered, Chen Jianye would have to help.
As the saying goes, save a person to the end, send a Buddha to the West.
However, looking at the current situation, the Yan Family seemed very strong.
The Jia family had no adult male, so if the Yan Family didn't reason with the Jia family, Jia Zhangshi's ability to act shamelessly alone wouldn't give her any advantage over the Yan Family.
“Chen Jianye, you beast!”
“It’s all your fault, you’ve ruined my Jia!”
“Even if I don’t want to live, I’ll hang myself at your doorstep!”
A malicious glint appeared in Jia Zhangshi’s eyes.
“That’s fine too. Anyway, I don’t believe in feudal superstition. Why wait until night? Go now.”
“I promise not to stop you.”
Chen Jianye’s tone was relaxed.
Jia Zhangshi was so angry her teeth ached.
“Jianye, say less!”
Yi Zhonghai unhappily shouted.
“Old Woman Jia, what exactly are you arguing with Old Yan about?”
“Everyone just got off work and came back to this mess. Isn’t it annoying?”
Liu Haizhong was also getting impatient.
“Yan Fugui stole my money!”
Jia Zhangshi said bitterly.
Everyone looked at Yan Fugui in unison, their eyes full of disbelief.
“Granny Jia, don’t talk nonsense!”
“I didn’t take your money!”
Yan Fugui’s face flushed with excitement.
“My money and the agreement were together. You have the agreement, so naturally you took the money too.”
Jia Zhangshi spoke with conviction.
“I’ve already made it clear to the Public Security and the Security Section that I picked up the agreement.”
“If you dare to ruin my reputation again, I’ll have my son slap you across the face.”
Yan Fugui shouted.
The Siheyuan (Courtyard) residents watching the commotion were utterly confused.
How did Yan Fugui get involved with the money Jia Zhangshi lost again?
The money Jia Zhangshi lost was a large sum, enough to warrant execution.
If it was really Yan Fugui who stole it, then Third Master would have to explain.
“Old Yan, Old Woman Jia, you two come with me to the Backyard, to Deaf Old Lady’s room, and clarify things.”
Yi Zhonghai thought for a moment and called out.
This matter was too big.
To maintain the stability and harmony of the Courtyard, Granny Jia couldn't be allowed to just shout nonsense.
If there was anything, a few people should sit down and talk it out properly. Once it was clear, it would naturally be fine.
“I agree with First Master. Old Woman Jia, don’t throw dirt on people.”
“Old Yan being able to come out unscathed proves that he definitely isn’t the one who stole your money.”
Liu Haizhong also said.
The few of them persuaded and coaxed, taking Jia Zhangshi and Yan Fugui to Deaf Old Lady’s room in the Backyard.
“Everyone go home and eat. We’ll clarify the situation later and then tell you.”
“Our Courtyard definitely doesn’t have a thief, so don’t spread rumors.”
Yi Zhonghai said to the Siheyuan (Courtyard) residents.
With no more excitement to watch, everyone dispersed.
Chen Jianye went home to pick vegetables.
He also saw that the Yan Family was indeed not afraid of the Jia, and wouldn't suffer any losses.
Since that was the case, he had nothing to worry about.
In Deaf Old Lady’s room.
“Dongxu is gone, and Qin Huairu and I are left with… my Jia has finally…”
Jia Zhangshi sobbed, telling the story of her grievances with the Security Section.
And after losing the money, how the agreement ended up in Yan Fugui’s hands, and then flowed into Chen Jianye’s hands.
Finally, Chen Jianye took the agreement to the Security Section, ruining the preferential treatment the Security Section had given the Jia.
“Chen Jianye didn’t do this properly.”
“Your Jia is an orphan and a widow, why is he competing with your family?”
Yi Zhonghai was somewhat indignant.
He also understood how Chen Jianye got the bicycle ticket.
It turned out he had sacrificed the Jia to get it from the Security Section.
To be honest, Yi Zhonghai was also envious of Chen Jianye’s bicycle.
Previously, when Jia Zhangshi reported it, leading to a Public Security investigation, and Chen Jianye finally produced proof, Yi Zhonghai was curious.
Why would the Security Section give Chen Jianye a bicycle ticket?
Now, combining it with Jia Zhangshi’s tearful complaint, it was very clear how Chen Jianye’s bicycle came about.
“Chen Jianye must have re-signed an agreement with the Security Section. It’s indeed a bit improper.”
Liu Haizhong also chimed in.
Mainly, he was envious of the tangible benefits Chen Jianye received.
Jia Zhangshi didn't say how many benefits the Jia received, so others didn't know and didn't feel it as strongly.
The benefits Chen Jianye received definitely included that bicycle ticket.
The first bicycle in the Courtyard.
How could Liu Haizhong’s heart not be stirred? He just hadn’t had the opportunity before, so he held back and didn’t say anything.
“What does this have to do with me, Granny Jia? Why are you looking for me instead of Chen Jianye?”
Yan Fugui looked annoyed.
He only took ten yuan, was held by the Rolling Mill Security Section for a day, and almost died in there.
Who cared about the suffering he endured?
“If you hadn’t sold my family’s agreement to Chen Jianye, could he have gone to the Security Section?”
Jia Zhangshi was full of resentment.
“How would I know he was going to the Security Section? I only earned ten yuan in total and almost lost my life there.”
“It’s useless for anyone to come to me, I have nothing.”
Yan Fugui said bluntly.
Anyway, the Yan Family had many people.
Yan Fugui refused to believe that anyone would dare to bully him with his three sons and one daughter.
“Old Yan, this matter really isn’t your fault, and you’ve suffered too.”
“If you ask me, this matter… still falls on Chen Jianye’s head.”
Yi Zhonghai deliberated.
“Make Chen Jianye pay!”
Jia Zhangshi growled, stating her inner thoughts.
“I’m afraid Jianye won’t be willing.”
Liu Haizhong was somewhat troubled.
“You three follow me, I’ll go find Chen Jianye.”
“In broad daylight, if he tries to stab me, I… I’ll trade my life for his.”
Jia Zhangshi said, forcing herself to be calm.
“There’s no need to go that far.”
“Old Lady, you are the Old Ancestor of the Courtyard. After hearing the whole story, why don’t you say a few words?”
Yi Zhonghai was hesitant and decided to ask Deaf Old Lady.
As the saying goes, 'an old person in the family is like a treasure'.
At critical moments, what an elder says is more reliable.
