Seeing that Yi Zhonghai did not accept the challenge, Feng Zhang stepped forward and replied:

“Master Yi, you don’t have to be modest, we all know that you have a noble character and selflessly help families in need.

Our family is in much more trouble than the people you are helping, so please lend a helping hand."

The people around immediately echoed the voice, some cried, some begged, and some bowed and prayed.

This really gave Yi Zhonghai a headache, and he hated the person who spread the rumors.

Jia Dongxu was so frightened by the scene that he dared not speak. He lowered his head and shrank back to reduce his presence.

Yi Zhonghai's face changed. If there was only one person who came to stop him and make trouble, he would definitely just perfunctorily coax the person away.

But with so many people coming, he definitely cannot be weak and compromise, otherwise troubles will ensue, and no matter how much wealth he has, it will not be enough to help several families.

So he said seriously: "Dear neighbors, I am just an ordinary person. How can I help so many of you? If you have any problems, you should go to the government and the street. I really can't help you.

Please make way for me, I have to go home to eat."

The crowd watching suddenly fell silent. After talking for so long about feelings, the other party was still not willing to give a penny. They could only glance at Feng Zhang out of the corner of their eyes.

Mrs. Feng Zhang was not panicked at all. The current situation was within her expectations.

The reason for doing so is that after investigation, it was found that it would be difficult to get benefits from Yi Zhonghai if they came alone, so they chose another method.

Feng Zhang smiled and said, "Master Yi, this is not right.

With your income, there is no problem in helping a few more of us. If you don't want to help us, that is your right.

But you shouldn't advertise yourself everywhere, that's just seeking...right...fame and reputation.

I know that there are many kind-hearted people who are quietly helping their neighbors. Why don’t they publicize it or brag about it?

If you don't boast about your reputation like a living Buddha, we won't come to you. You can't just think about the benefits and not be willing to pay, right?"

Everyone agreed. They had just praised Yi Zhonghai for being a good person, but in the blink of an eye they described Yi Zhonghai as a shameless person who was seeking fame and reputation.

Yi Zhonghai was furious and quickly explained: "Those are all misunderstandings, I didn't spread these rumors.

And you may not know, I was just robbed of more than 2,000 yuan not long ago, and all my assets are gone, so I really can't help you, please go back."

Feng Zhang didn't respond at all and continued, "You didn't spread it? Then who would help you spread a good reputation for no reason? Others are just doing it because they have nothing better to do. What's the benefit?

There are so many people helping others, why is there no one helping to spread the word?

For example, Dr. Cao who works in the same hospital as you still owed money, so he donated most of his salary, but no one knew about it.

I think you have some unspeakable secret, and you want to buy fame, but you don’t want to help people.”

Yi Zhonghai was a little dumbfounded. How did this involve Cao Anping?

He did remember Cao Anping mentioned that he wanted to help the needy, but he didn't expect that the other party would actually donate money without saying a word.

Moreover, he donated most of his salary. He owes money and instead goes to help others. What kind of thinking is he having?

If you have extra money, just pay it back. Yi Zhonghai was speechless.

Yi Zhonghai suspected that the rumors about him were spread by Cao Anping. He was trying to make things difficult for him. This was too much of a grudge, wasn't he?

But he didn't have time to think about it. He needed to deal with the matter at hand first, so he replied firmly:

"I have never promoted myself. If you don't have evidence, please don't make irresponsible remarks. You have to be responsible for this.

And don't say that I don't have the ability to help people now. Even if I want to do good things, I have the right to choose. Do you still want to force me to help?"

Yi Zhonghai believed that there was nothing wrong with what he said, and he didn't believe that anyone could force him to donate money.

Even he himself could only use the stick of morality to subtly influence everyone to donate money within the courtyard. What right do you have to do this? You just open your big mouth and ask for money. Do you really think money comes from the wind?

Feng Zhang sneered and retorted, "That is indeed your right, but we just can't stand your reputation-seeking face. If you can't do it, don't tell others about it. You are really shameless.

Dear neighbors, I didn't expect that the good man Yi Zhonghai who has been talked about these days is actually a villain. We must publicize him well so that everyone will not continue to be kept in the dark.

Go to his unit and report it. Yi Zhonghai must have some purpose in buying reputation. I suggest you investigate it thoroughly. Don't deceive the leaders and give him an advanced title or something."

Naturally, everyone agreed and said they would expose Yi Zhonghai's despicable behavior.

Yi Zhonghai was confused. He had met a rogue and couldn't explain himself.

He looked at the people gathered around, most of whom were aunts in their forties or fifties. Their ability to spread rumors should not be underestimated.

If he lets them continue like this, not only will his reputation be affected, but it may also affect the factory leaders' impression of him.

Yi Zhonghai is looking forward to the factory's advanced evaluation this year. He has made many level 7 workpieces this year and also assisted level 8 workers in confidential projects. The probability of being evaluated as advanced is still very high.

Especially this year his prestige has declined, and coupled with the fact that Cao Anping won the national advanced award, he is even more eager to be evaluated as an advanced worker in the factory.

So Yi Zhonghai decided to suppress the matter first, but at the same time he was very curious about the ins and outs of today's incident.

It was obvious that Feng Zhang was the leader among these people, so he looked at him and said, "Would it be convenient for us to talk to each other privately?"

Feng Zhang's mouth curled up into an arc. This was exactly the effect she wanted. After getting to know Yi Zhonghai, she knew that it was unrealistic to get long-term help, so she might as well make a one-time profit.

She nodded and followed Yi Zhonghai to the wall about ten meters away.

Yi Zhonghai said straight to the point: "Tell me, what do you want?

I can't help anyone for a long time. What good will you get from ruining my reputation?"

Feng Zhang was not polite and said directly: "You have such a good reputation, you should show some appreciation. You can't make so many of us come here for nothing, otherwise it will not benefit them. Even if they want to vent their anger, they will definitely spread bad things about you."

Yi Zhonghai thought about it and asked, "How about this, I'll pay five dollars and treat you all to a meal.

But you have to tell me the whole story in detail."

Feng Zhang looked disdainful and replied unhappily, “Are you sending away beggars?

Fifty dollars, we will never come to you again, and we will also help you reduce the impact of the recent rumors."

Yi Zhonghai narrowed his eyes and found that this person was even more shameless than Jia Zhangshi. As expected, they had the same surname. He threatened:

"You are too greedy. Do you know that I can sue you for blackmail?"

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