The Beginning of Siheyuan Blackmailing Yi Zhonghai

The old men in the room looked at each other. They entered the yard late and couldn't see clearly.

The deaf old lady kept silent about her past and no one knew anything about it.

Seeing that no one spoke, Ni Ye directly called out the name.

"You three are the managers of the courtyard. Xiao Liu, you live in the backyard, so you have your say!"

Liu Haizhong shuddered, glanced at Yi Zhonghai, and said timidly: "Uncle Wang, I really didn't know that. When I moved in, the deaf old lady was already there. I only know that she was a five-guarantee household and had lived in the yard a long time ago."

"It's easy in the countryside, but it's quite extraordinary to be able to become a five-guarantee household in the city!" commented Grandpa Ni.

"Uncle Wang, there's nothing unusual about it. The old lady was one of the first five-guarantee households in Nanluoguxiang. Not only that, she also made straw sandals for the H Army, and her children also fought against the Japanese. They are martyrs' relatives." Yi Zhonghai was afraid that Uncle Ni would ignore him, so he hurriedly added a few words.

"Marx's relative? I didn't see a sign on her door?"

"This, this, may be because the old lady did not apply for it." Yi Zhonghai explained.

"I will have to hold the subdistrict office accountable for their careless work. The government issued a document in 1958 stating that as long as the Kuomintang and the Communist Party participated in the war of resistance, they should receive corresponding honors. Putting up a plaque is the minimum. This work is too careless."

After hearing what Ni Ye said, Yi Zhonghai's face suddenly turned ugly.

The words about sending straw sandals were only said by the deaf old lady herself. As for the fact that the old lady's family was indeed harmed by the poor life and traitors, as for whether they resisted the Japanese or not, no one knows.

"Uncle Wang, please don't cause trouble for the street and the country. The old lady has always said that she is very content now. It's good to have Zhuzi and I take care of her."

Everyone inside and outside the room was shocked. Before the workers came back, Ni Ye had expressed shocking opinions, but now it was you, Yi Zhonghai, who started the conversation.

Sure enough, Ni Ye responded directly.

"Well, speaking of this, I have to talk about you, Xiao Yi. You are the head of the courtyard. It's nothing wrong to take care of one or two widows!"

Yi Zhonghai was confused. What did that mean? What did it mean that it was nothing wrong to take care of a widow? And one or two at that? When did I ever take care of a widow?

"You have to be careful about the impact. I heard some bad rumors when I entered the courtyard. As young people, it's understandable that you go to the Eight Great Hutongs and have any special hobbies, but now is a new society, and you can't bring those hobbies into your life."

"Uncle Wang, those are all rumors, made up by Xu Damao. Don't listen to those gossips." Yi Zhonghai wiped his sweat and cursed Xu Damao and the gossips in his heart while explaining.

"Alright, alright, what rumors are there? I've been to all eight alleys, and I've slept with the top girl in my life. There's nothing to hide.

However, you should change your habit of taking care of every widow. As a steward, you must behave properly, otherwise gossip will spread."

Yi Zhonghai was very anxious at that time and wanted to bang the table but he endured it.

"Uncle Wang, you need to make your words clear. When did I take care of any widow I met? This is slander!"

Uncle Nie calmly picked up the wine glass, took a sip, and asked, "Is the deaf old lady a widow? Is the dead fat pig a widow? Is her daughter-in-law a widow?

Don't tell me you didn't take care of it!"

Liu Haizhong, Yan Bugui and the workers watching the show outside all dropped their jaws to the ground. What they said was true.

Yi Zhonghai pinched his knees through his cotton pants until they were almost swollen. If he didn't explain clearly today, his reputation would be ruined.

"Well, it's not what you think. I take care of them because of this. The old lady is my godmother, and as her godson, I should take care of her. The Jia family is my apprentice's family. Now that he is gone, his family is having difficulties. As their master, I certainly cannot stand idly by.

Besides, I didn’t just take care of them. I also took care of Shazhu’s brother and sister for the past ten years. Don’t you agree, Lao Liu, Lao Yan?”

Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui both nodded. This made sense.

"Is the deaf old lady your godmother?" asked Grandpa Ni.

"Correct."

At this time, Yi Zhonghai no longer concealed it.

Uncle Ni nodded.

"Take care of your godmother, take care of your apprentice's mother. No wonder Old Li, you don't take care of the Yang family's sister. So you only take care of those who are related to you?!"

Yi Zhonghai's heart tightened and he was almost tricked.

"They are not in the middle court, their capabilities are limited, and I can't do anything about it."

Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui were dumbfounded at the time. What did that mean? Was he trying to pass the buck?

"Uncle Wang, every family has its own problems. Everyone has gone through life from hunger to fullness."

"Yes, yes. If you really can't make ends meet, just ask and we will definitely help you."

Neither of them blushed and what they said was more beautiful than what they sang.

"Alright, alright, it turns out that respecting the old and loving the young, and helping each other are all just lip service. I thought it was real, old man. Well, the deaf old lady will marry into my Wang family sooner or later.

Xiao Yi, since you call her godmother, come and call me godfather!"

"puff!"

"puff!"

"Cough cough!"

The residents who were eating outside were almost choked by these words.

Old man, what's wrong with your train of thought? You are deliberately trying to provoke Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Zhonghai was also clear at this time that everyone at the table was looking at him, so he definitely couldn't shout. The key was how to reply so as not to give Mr. Wang an excuse.

"Uncle Wang, I heard about this from the deaf old lady. She is almost dead and has been dreaming about her family members recently. She has no intention of remarrying, so you should just forget about it."

"Humph, she's just an old lady with bound feet. I let her in because I think highly of her!"

Niu Ye slammed the table.

"When I entered the courtyard and saw her delicate skin and tender flesh, I knew that there was something wrong with her social status. Do you think everyone can bind their feet? They must be the daughters of wealthy landlords and officials, or the daughters of prostitutes or working people. Who would bind their feet and reduce the number of laborers in the family?

Go back and tell her, if she doesn't agree, don't blame me for checking her background!"

"Uncle Wang, the old lady is over 80 years old. A forced marriage is not sweet. Please spare me! This is a new society. Marriage is free. Forced marriage is illegal."

Yi Zhonghai broke out in a cold sweat. Can this identity be checked casually? It would be okay if it was a martyr's relative or an ordinary citizen, but if something bad was found out, all his efforts over the years would be in vain.

"Humph, illegal? With her status, she can get the five-guarantee household. I don't believe it's not against the law."

Ni Ye drank the wine in his glass, stopped looking at Yi Zhonghai, and turned to look at Liu Haizhong.

The latter shuddered and said, I am very honest. I gave you money for your share yesterday and toasted you with several glasses of wine. I have never offended you. Please don't say anything.

But how could Ni Ye do as he wished? As soon as he opened his mouth, Liu Haizhong almost fell to his knees.