Siheyuan: If you ruin the reputation of the whole courtyard, I will move out

Zhang Xiaoyu said: "You are trying desperately to find a cure. Why don't you let your fellow apprentice Zhong Yi try it?"

"My child Ziyou is now taking tutoring lessons from Zhong Yi, and his grades are improving rapidly. I am even thinking of quitting my tutoring in math."

Xia Junshan smiled bitterly and said, "In fact, I have already looked for him, but Zhong Yi said that Xiao Huan's foundation is too weak and he will not be able to keep up with other students if he is sent to him."

Zhang Yu smiled in his heart. To put it bluntly, Zhong Yi looked down on Xia Xiaohuan.

Actually, it makes sense if you think about it. There are many students in Zhong Yi’s private tutoring class, and after a period of teaching, the learning levels of the students are almost the same.

If Xia Xiaohuan were forced to join in, it would most likely slow down the progress of other students.

After thinking for a while, Zhang Yu asked Xia Junshan: "How about hiring a tutor to specifically teach Huanhuan? I believe Zhong Yi will be able to recommend a good teacher in this regard."

Xia Junshan slapped his forehead suddenly, "Oh, why didn't I think of this idea? I'll call Zhong Yi right now and ask him to come over for dinner."

Zhang Yu did not stop Xia Junshan's behavior because they had a good relationship. After all, his Yan Ziyu was also taking tutoring classes there.

Xia Junshan finished the call quickly and said that Zhong Yi would be there soon.

However, what Zhang Yu did not expect was that Zhong Yi did not come alone, but came with his girlfriend Zhang Xiaoer.

Zhong Yi led Zhang Xiaoer into the restaurant and was a little surprised when he saw Xia Junshan for the first time, because it was Xiaoer's date time. He originally thought that Xiaoer knew Xia Junshan, so he brought her along, but Zhong Yi didn't know that Zhang Yu was also there, and even Xia Junshan didn't reveal the purpose of this trip.

Neither Zhong Yi nor Zhang Xiaoer knew the depth of the relationship between Xia Junshan and Zhang Yu.

In fact, due to the complicated entanglement between the two families because of Tian Yulan and Nan Li, not many people in the outside world know the deep background of the two families.

"My senior brother and Ziyou's father are acquaintances." Seeing Xia Junshan, Zhong Yi walked up and asked.

Facing Zhang Yu, Xia Junshan didn't know how to introduce him. After all, calling him a cousin didn't seem appropriate.

"Actually, we are friends." Zhang Yu took the initiative to speak.

Zhong Yi and Zhang Xiaoer did not suspect this, thinking that they were just ordinary friends who got to know each other through Ziyou and Xia Huanhuan.

"Ziyou's father, it's really a surprise to see you here." Xiao'er walked forward and greeted Zhang Yu politely.

Zhang Yu smiled and returned the greeting: "Teacher Zhang, it's nice to meet you."

After Zhong Yi and Xiao Er were seated, Xia Junshan, who was keen on entertaining others, handed over the menu: "Zhong Yi, you two are very familiar with each other, so there is no need to be polite. Just place your order for what you want to eat. I will be the host today."

"Brother, please decide. Xiao'er and I are not picky about food." Zhong Yi responded politely.

Xia Junshan took back the menu and asked the waiter to order a few more heavy dishes. He officially started the conversation and said, "I'm inviting you this time because I want to ask you for a favor."

Sensing his intention, Zhong Yi looked a little hesitant, wondering whether he should bring up the topic of giving tutoring to Xiao Huan again, because he had taken great pains to get Xiao Er to reluctantly agree to use her spare time after school to tutor students to earn tuition fees.

"I'm not talking about that," Xia Junshan waved his hand. "I just want to ask if you know any good tutors? The kind that provide one-on-one tutoring."

Zhong Yi suddenly realized, "Is it Senior Brother who wants to hire a tutor for Huanhuan?"

"Yes, Xiao Huan's academic performance is indeed worrying. I have tried to help her with guidance, but the effect has been getting worse. You know, you are the subject teacher, so you must know a lot of capable private tutors. The cost is not a problem."

After a little thought, Zhong Yi said, "Actually, I have a junior sister who is studying at a normal university. She is the top scorer in the science exam in our county. She is excellent in her studies. I want her to help Huanhuan with her studies."

Zhang Xiaoer's expression changed slightly when she heard this, but her gentle personality prevented her from saying much.

Xia Junshan was talking excitedly and didn't notice Xiao'er's changes, but Zhang Yu on the side noticed something.

"Teacher Zhang, how is Ziyou doing in school recently?" Zhang Yu asked, making an excuse to change the subject.

Hearing this, Xiao'er replied, "Ziyou has been very hardworking recently and has won first place in the class again. His grades have improved by leaps and bounds. But for some reason, he seems a little depressed recently and is no longer as lively as usual."

"Brother Yan, don't worry. Ziyou has made obvious progress under my tutoring. I plan to have him compete in the Mathematical Olympiad together with Mi Tao. It may be a little difficult to win the first prize, but the second prize is a sure thing." Zhong Yi explained, patting Yan Peng on the shoulder.

"Brother Zhong, I am well aware of your efforts. Thank you for your careful guidance." Zhang Yu has a good alcohol tolerance and still keeps a clear head.

"Hey, don't call me Teacher Zhong, just call me 'little brother'," Zhong Yi suggested, a little tipsy, "As for other names, just be casual here."

Although Zhang Xueer felt that this address was a bit abrupt, she reluctantly accepted it after Xia Junshan interrupted and mediated. The atmosphere at the table gradually became warm and pleasant, and everyone became more familiar with each other and their relationship became much closer.

Under Xia Junshan's persuasion, Zhong Yi had a few drinks, and the conversation at the table became more intimate. Even Zhong Yi began to treat Zhang Yu as a brother.

"Brother Yan, don't worry about Ziyou. I will do my best. He has made a lot of progress during the tutoring period. I hope he can win the second prize in the competition." Zhong Yi said as he held Xia Junshan tightly.

Zhang Xueer was drunk and looked at her friend's state with a little dissatisfaction. Especially when she heard him bragging and praising the teacher, her expression became even more impatient. Recently, Zhong Yi's career and love life were both successful. Without Tian Yulan's interference, everything seemed to be going smoothly, which made him a little flattered.

Zhang Xueer had heard Zhong Yi exaggerate and describe a bright future more than once before, promising her a bright future. However, Zhang Yu saw their problem, but he didn't think it was necessary to intervene in the conflict between them.

"Junior brother, with your excellent teaching ability, why don't you think about starting your own business," Xia Junshan asked drunkenly, "Wouldn't it be a good idea to start your own training institution?"

Zhong Yi was moved after hearing what Xia Junshan said. He was born in the countryside and was extremely eager to succeed. The meager salary from the school plus the few students he tutored privately obviously meant that he could only make a limited amount of money.

"The school is indeed very stable, but the income from training institutions is attractive, but the risks are also not low, and many people lose more than they earn," Zhang Xueer does not agree with Zhong Yi's resignation to open a tutoring class.

"Those who lost money simply did so because of poor teaching quality, but Zhong Yi is not like that. The grades of all his students have improved steadily," Xia Junshan said with a smile, and continued to encourage Zhong Yi, "Junior brother, you have the ability and resources, but it's a waste for you to stay in school. If you are short of start-up funds, I am willing to support you with part of it."

This made Zhong Yi eager to ask, "Brother, how much money can you lend me?"

Zhang Xueer pulled Zhong Yi's sleeve to hint that Xia Junshan was drunk and didn't take it seriously. She pointed at Zhang Yu with sleepy eyes and said, "Although the amount is not determined, it is at least around 400,000. It doesn't matter if it's not enough."

"After all, there is Yan Peng! He is a second-generation rich man with plenty of money."

Xia Junshan was drunk, but Zhang Yu remained sober. In fact, opening an education and training school is a good way, especially after the epidemic, when online education is so popular, and it can make a profit if it is properly managed.

“Teacher Zhong, if you decide to start a business training class, I will definitely invest and even join in to support you!” Zhang Yu said enthusiastically.

Zhong Yi was delighted after hearing this and said with a big smile: "Brother Yan's support is enough. I will resign from school right now and devote myself to the business world."

Seeing this situation, Zhang Xueer frowned, obviously unhappy.

"Zhong Yi, you have to think carefully. It's not easy to become a teacher. After you resign, you may not be able to return to school to teach." Zhang Xueer tried to dissuade him.

"The salary at the school is pitifully low. The income from the training classes will surely be much more than this. Xueer, don't worry. I am confident that I can make a difference. In the future, I will give you a grand wedding to celebrate." Zhong Yi said with anticipation.

However, Zhang Xueer frowned and said, "I have told you several times that I don't value material enjoyment. An ordinary life is enough for me."

Zhong Yi replied with a slight intoxication: "You don't care, but I do. If I want to live with the woman I love, I should give her the best living conditions.

Do you want to quit your job too? We can open a shop together, work hard together, and create wealth together. "

"I won't resign. I like the educational work in school. That's where education is truly realized." Zhang Xueer said angrily.

Noticing the increasingly tense atmosphere, Zhang Yu interrupted to smooth things over, saying, "We need to discuss this matter further. There's no need to rush."

These words made Zhong Yi feel a little disappointed, and a look of dissatisfaction appeared on his face.

Xia Junshan was completely immersed in alcohol, just lowering his head and burping.

Seeing this, Zhang Yu realized that it was almost time, so he immediately paid the bill and left. In order to ensure the safety of his two partners, he specially booked a designated driver to take Xia Junshan home.

Zhang Yu then drove Zhong Yi and Zhang Xueer to their homes, and the designated driver drove away. In fact, Zhong Yi did not live with Zhang Xueer, so he first drove Zhang Xueer home, and then transferred Zhong Yi to his home. He did not return home until late at night, close to midnight.

......

The next morning, Xia Junshan had a terrible headache. The details of last night were vague when he recalled them. He couldn't even remember how he got home.

Nan Li was complaining while preparing breakfast: "If you can't drink, don't try to be brave. You smelled bad last night, it was disgusting!"

Xia Junshan responded awkwardly: "Sorry, I drank too much yesterday. Yan Peng, Zhong Peng and I all went too far. How did I get home?"

Nan Li rolled her eyes: "Maybe Yan Peng found a designated driver to take you home. Remember to treat him to a drink next time."

Xia Junshan gradually remembered something and suddenly slapped his forehead: "I remember that I was going to treat everyone to a drink, but it seemed that Yan Peng paid the bill!"

Nan Li said with a teasing tone: "Good fellow, you are good at entertaining people and letting them pay the bill."

"It doesn't matter. I can make additional compensation to Yan Peng and invite him back at a suitable time." Xia Junshan said indifferently.

"Did you finish the important things yesterday? Is Huanhuan's study a problem?" Nan Li asked again.

"Indeed, regarding Huanhuan's study tutoring, Yan Peng proposed the idea of ​​a private tutor, and then I discussed it with Zhong Peng, and he recommended a top student and top scorer in the college entrance examination from a Normal University as a candidate for a home tutor," Xia Junshan recalled.

Nan Li felt relieved after hearing this and said, "People recommended by Zhong Peng are generally reliable. He should have mentioned when the tutor would come."

At this point, Xia Junshan's headache made him smile bitterly and he said, "I don't remember anything after that."

Nan Li said angrily: "You only know how to drink. Have you forgotten everything?"

Xia Junshan took out his cell phone and called Zhong Yi, but no one answered.

"Zhong Yi is probably still resting. He was drunk yesterday and didn't hear my call." He explained the whole story.

"Why not call Yan Peng and ask?"

Xia Junshan came back to his senses and dialed Yan Peng's number, and this time the call was answered quickly.

"You got up so early, you must still be hungover!" Zhang Yu teased the person on the other end of the phone with a smile.

"Oh, let's not talk about this. I'm in so much pain now." Xia Junshan responded helplessly.

"Then why did you call me so early in the morning? Didn't Nan Li make sobering soup for you?" Zhang Yu asked.

"Of course I have something to ask you. I was drunk yesterday and forgot whether Zhong Yi mentioned arranging a tutor for Huanhuan later?" Xia Junshan asked anxiously.

"He didn't specify a time, he just said he would contact me when he was free. Don't you remember this?" Zhang Yu asked with a smile, "But you once boasted that you were willing to invest in Zhong Yi's training institution. Do you still remember this?"

Xia Junshan opened his mouth in surprise and asked in disbelief: “I want to invest in Zhongyi?”

Nan Li was also attracted by Xia Junshan's topic.

"What's going on? What kind of investment?" Nan Li asked curiously.

Xia Junshan turned on the loudspeaker, and Zhang Yu explained on the phone: "Yesterday, Zhong Yi quit his job and founded a training class on his own, and you also claimed that you were willing to invest 500,000 yuan in him."

Upon hearing this, Nan Li opened her eyes wide and glared at Xia Junshan fiercely.

"I can't possibly forget this." Xia Junshan shrank his neck and avoided Nan Li's gaze. "Not only did you invest yourself, you also forced me to invest. Can't you remember it clearly?" Zhang Yu added.

Xia Junshan remembered something, but when he saw Nan Li's angry eyes, he was so scared that he forgot it in an instant.

"That was all drunken nonsense. I guess Zhong Yi didn't take it seriously!" Xia Junshan whispered uncertainly.

"I think Zhong Yi was serious about it. He even almost had an argument with his teacher over it," Zhang Yu recounted the details.

Xia Junshan slapped his face helplessly. He could not refute and could only remain silent.

After a brief conversation, Xia Junshan hung up the phone, feeling very embarrassed.

"Drinking is really a waste of time," he said regretfully.

"You might as well drink yourself to death! You actually encouraged Zhong Yi to do such a thing. Do you know how much 500,000 yuan is to our family?" Nan Li kicked Xia Junshan angrily, "Our savings are far from enough."

Xia Junshan was about to call Zhong Yi to explain, but Nan Li stopped him immediately: "If you want to take back what you boasted about before, what if Zhong Yi holds a grudge against you and is unwilling to help your family Huanhuan?"

Xia Junshan asked in confusion: "It can't be like this..."

However, Nan Li said dissatisfiedly: "We can't take the blame for this."

Xia Junshan asked: "So what should we do now?"

Nan Li thought for a moment and said, "I heard that Zhong Yi's girlfriend Zhang Xue'er will not agree to his resignation. I'm afraid this will not come to fruition."

Then he asked if the worst outcome really happened, "What if Zhong Yi insisted on leaving?"

Nan Li said: "In my opinion, Yan Peng probably doesn't want to invest either. We will push it to him when the time comes. If we tell him that he doesn't want to invest, then we won't invest."

"This doesn't seem very righteous." Xia Junshan commented.

Nan Li said impatiently: "If you think there is a better way, then please tell me, are you really willing to pay 500,000?"

Xia Junshan swallowed and chose to remain silent.

Zhang Yu was not very worried about Zhong Yi's situation. The investment training class was not a big deal for him. At most, he could sell some gold for emergency.

It was the weekend and Yan Ziyou had a rare chance to rest and had no tutoring classes, so Zhang Yu took him to the amusement park to have fun.

Yan's mother insisted on going along and even brought a lot of food, making it almost like a picnic.

Although Yan Ziyou had a good time, his grandmother was exhausted.

Since Zhang Yu and Tian Yulan divorced, it has been a rare sight to see their son so happy.

In the afternoon, Zhang Yu received a call from Tian Yulan. She said she missed her son and suggested having dinner together in the evening to discuss the sale of the house.

First, he sent Yan's mother home, and then went to the restaurant with Yan Ziyou. The agreed place was a pizza restaurant, and when they arrived, Tian Yulan had already arrived there in advance.

"Ziyou, look over there, I'm here." Tian Yulan waved and called from afar.

Yan Ziyou did not show much enthusiasm and slowly walked to Tian Yulan.

"Child, I haven't seen you for several days. Do you miss your mother?" Tian Yulan asked anxiously.

Yan Ziyou nodded silently without saying anything.

Tian Yulan was embarrassed for a moment, then said, "Ziyou, mom ordered your favorite Hawaiian pizza for you."

"Okay." He responded immediately.

Seeing her son's indifference, Tian Yulan frowned and felt something: "Zhang Yu, did you mention me in front of your son?"

Faced with the accusations, Zhang Yu remained silent. He had completely lost hope in Tian Yulan.

"Maybe my son has been playing in the playground all day and is tired," he said comfortingly.