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

The third uncle happened to hear the conversation between the neighbors and couldn't help but shake his head and lament: "Liu Haizhong is such a person. He becomes arrogant after he has a certain status."

At this time, the third aunt asked with concern: "Do you think Yi Zhonghai can make a comeback after being demoted?"

The third uncle slowly shook his head and responded: "Not likely. Yi Zhonghai's decision today was indeed inappropriate."

Not long after, Yan Jiecheng asked seriously: "Dad, how much money did you give to the Jia family?"

When questioned, the third uncle replied with arrogance: "I didn't give them a penny."

"That's not sincere enough," Yan Jiecheng judged.

"What do you know? Who knows about anonymous donations?" He added contemptuously, "Liu Haizhong is disloyal. He claimed to have donated 100 yuan but actually donated a few cents. I saw it with my own eyes."

Then, the third aunt asked: "So, Yi Zhonghai was wrongly accused, right?"

The third uncle sighed helplessly, "The matter is obvious, but no one is willing to face up to their indifferent attitude. Yi Zhonghai can only consider himself unlucky."

Yan Jiecheng said in astonishment: "No wonder my father pushed the donation box to him, it was a hot potato."

After losing his original status, Yi Zhonghai became much more low-key. He stayed at home all day, perhaps because he didn't want to show up, or maybe he was planning an undisclosed strategy.

On the third day of the New Year, He Yuzhu visited Ran Qiuye's residence with gifts to show his respect for his future parents-in-law. He Yuzhu's eldest sister and the deaf old lady also repeatedly reminded him to be careful with his words and actions so as not to offend others inadvertently. Everyone was worried about this outspoken person.

Surprisingly, He Yuzhu returned empty-handed and went back to his room and locked the door.

The aunt asked nervously: "What's wrong?"

He Yushui explained: "Ran's father looked down on my brother's profession and his tone was not very friendly. The uncle was so angry that he fought back and then the situation got out of control."

The old lady couldn't help but scold: "Didn't I warn him before he left? Try not to open your mouth."

He Yushui added mercilessly: "My uncle has a hot temper and it's almost impossible to stop him from talking." This is disturbing: "Hearing about their dispute makes me even more irritated. It was Teacher Ran who didn't mediate in time, which eventually led to the quarrel escalating and the relationship reaching a deadlock."

After listening to this, Zhang Yu shook his head and sighed, thinking: No wonder He Yuzhu is still alone after all these years.

At this time, an aunt said worriedly: "I will talk to Teacher Ran and apologize on behalf of your brother, maybe the rift can be repaired." Her face was full of anxiety.

He Yushui comforted her: "Don't worry, you are weak, I will find a way to deal with these, just wait at home." Zhang Yu immediately agreed: "Yes, just wait for the news with peace of mind!"

The aunt was filled with worry: "How can I feel at ease when I see my child suffering so much? When will he get a wife?..."

After He Yushui accompanied the aunt back to her residence, Zhang Yu came to check on He Yuzhu. He Yuzhu was lying on the bed, lowering his head and immersed in deep thought, his face full of dissatisfaction and helplessness about the unfair treatment.

"Brother Zhuzi, are you still in a bad mood?" Zhang Yu walked over, patted his buttocks lightly, and asked with a smile and in a comforting tone.

"Ignore me. It's rude, understand? So what if you're going to be my future brother-in-law? I'm very upset." He Yuzhu was still unwilling to raise his eyelids, with a hint of anger in his voice.

Zhang Yu intentionally changed the focus, "You actually look forward to having a good future with Teacher Ran, don't you?"

When faced with this topic, He Yuzhu angrily retorted: "It's fine if we can't get married, but with my conditions, how could it be difficult for me to find a partner?"

Zhang Yu took a deep breath and asked tentatively, "Do you really not want to spend your life with Teacher Ran?" He Yuzhu remained silent, his expression rising and falling like the waves, with inner conflicts and struggles.

"It's your eloquent mouth that has held you back. Originally, your superb cooking skills would have made you the canteen manager long ago." Zhang Yu commented with a sigh.

He Yuzhu remained silent, knowing that this was the crux of the problem, and that painful silence was heavier than death. But he knew very well that this was the inner struggle.

Zhang Yu suggested: "If it's really for Teacher Ran, Yu Shui and I will go together tomorrow to formally apologize. At that time, you can be a little more humble and apologize, and maybe things can be eased." This was his way of persuasion.

"What did I do wrong? Why do you want me to apologize?" He Yuzhu asked unyieldingly.

"As a man, knowing when to advance and when to retreat is a basic principle, but in emotional battles, you always lose." Zhang Yu chuckled, seemingly sarcastic.

He Yuzhu refuted without words, lowered his head and fell into deep thought, trying to digest the emotional pressure of this unexpected event.

On the fourth day of the New Year, Zhang Yu brought He Yushui and He Yuzhu to Ran Qiuye's house again. He Yushui tried his best to mediate, and even though his words were full of attempts to keep them, Ran Qiuye finally gave both parties a chance to renew their relationship.

He Yushui carefully arranged for them to meet secretly in a corner of the park, away from the crowd, providing them with a place to talk privately. On the side, she and Zhang Yu took a leisurely walk, keeping a suitable distance.

As they walked side by side, He Yushui couldn't help but complain: "I'm so concerned about my brother's relationship, why is my life so lonely?"

Zhang Yu responded, "We are caring people. These little things are not worth your worry at all. They are the best spiritual comfort." He tried to comfort her.

Hearing this, He Yushui pouted and said firmly: "If you don't act like this in the future, I will never care about your affairs. It was just a joke."

"On the surface, even if I am rude, I don't have to be like your brother Zhuzi. In this world, besides heaven and earth, the wife is the most noble." Zhang Yu sincerely expressed his understanding and views.

"What do you mean wife or not? I never said I wanted to marry you!" Yu Shui was slightly shy, pulled her hand back, and looked around cautiously. They were in a public place, and the skin contact was not excessive. At that time, it was already beyond the normal etiquette for young people.

"You will definitely be my wife, He Yushui. I, Zhang Yu, will only have you in my life. If I don't wait for you to personally promise to marry me, my life will be filled with loneliness." Zhang Yu's eyes were filled with deep expectations for her, and his words revealed a firm determination.

"Don't be ridiculous." He Yushui touched his shoulder lightly with surprisingly strong force, as if it was an unintentional small-scale massage service.

"What I said is true. After the New Year, we can go to the department store together to buy wedding necessities. I have always wanted to buy things like bicycles and gramophones to prepare for our new life." Zhang Yu said with anticipation, looking forward to building a future with her.