Siheyuan: Starting with one acre and three fen of land

The atmosphere in the mediation room was solemn.

Yi Zhonghai and the other two sat on the side of the mediator, expectant in their eyes, waiting for He Yuzhu's arrival.

There was a sound of footsteps outside the door, gradually getting clearer as they got closer.

Wang Xia strode in, followed closely by He Yuzhu.

She looked around the room and laughed, "Oh, everyone is here! Let's get started, don't waste time."

Upon seeing this, the mediator quickly stood up and greeted Wang Xia: "Director Wang, you are here."

Wang Xia turned her head, a warm smile on her face, waved at her and motioned her to sit down.

"Director Wang!" Yi Zhonghai and the other two also greeted Wang Xia.

Wang Xia nodded and said calmly, "Just talk normally. Our subdistrict office will notarize it. Once you reach an agreement, we will apply to the court to reduce the punishment."

When Jia Dongxu heard what Wang Xia said, a look of joy instantly appeared on his face.

He turned and looked at Yi Zhonghai with gratitude, knowing that it was he who brought about the change.

Yi Zhonghai acted as if he was confident and took credit in front of Jia Dongxu, but in fact, he was finally relieved.

Qin Huairu tried hard to force a smile on her face and pretend to be happy.

She had already gotten the money, so she didn't care how long Jia Zhang was imprisoned. It would be better if she couldn't come back.

"Thank you, Director! Thank you, Zhuzi! I'm here to apologize to you!" Jia Dongxu was so excited that he walked up to He Yuzhu and actually intended to kneel down in front of him.

He Yuzhu's face suddenly changed. Regardless of his intentions, he jumped up and supported Jia Dongxu: "Brother Dongxu, you are not doing this to thank me!"

Yi Zhonghai saw this scene nearby, but his eyes narrowed slightly, and it was unknown what he was thinking.

Jia Dongxu gradually calmed down and realized that his behavior just now was indeed inappropriate.

He said sincerely with an apologetic tone: "Zhu Zi, after all, she is my mother, I can't say anything. I apologize to you on behalf of my mother."

He Yuzhu let go of Jia Dongxu's hand and let him stand again.

"Brother Dongxu, let me say something unpleasant. This may not be a bad thing for your family. Aunt Jia has become more and more shameless in recent years. Maybe this time we can make her change."

When Jia Dongxu heard his words, he suddenly fell silent. He knew it made sense in his heart, but as a son, he couldn't do it or say it.

Seeing this, Qin Huairu hurried forward to smooth things over, pulling Jia Dongxu to sit down again: "Brother Zhuzi, my family appreciates your generosity. Your brother Dongxu didn't want this either."

He Yuzhu looked at the radiant Qin Huairu in front of him, and raised the corner of his mouth: "Stop, I don't need your thanks.

But I don’t want to hear rumors about me in the alleys, so don’t blame me for being ruthless when the time comes.”

Qin Huairu felt the meaning in He Yuzhu's eyes, and the smile on her face froze for a moment, but soon returned to normal.

She hastily assured him, "Brother Zhuzi, don't worry. If anyone talks about bringing this matter to you, I will tear his mouth to pieces!"

When He Yuzhu saw the look on her face, he knew that she had gotten the gold coins. He sat down with a smile on his face and said no more.

Qin Huairu smiled awkwardly and sat back next to Jia Dongxu.

At this time, the atmosphere in the mediation room had eased a lot.

Seeing that both parties had taken their seats, Wang Xia gave the mediator a look, indicating that she could begin.

The mediator nodded slightly, looked at them and coughed lightly: "Everyone, let's start with He Yuzhu's rent."

She lowered her head to look at the notebook in her hand and read: "The time you have occupied is two and a half years, a total of thirty months.

The monthly rent is calculated as two yuan as a penalty. Do both parties have any objections?"

When Jia Dongxu saw the mediator looking at him, he immediately nodded and confirmed: "I have no objection."

The back room in the backyard has two rooms and is quite spacious, so the price is not too high.

He Yuzhu didn't care about it. This 80 cents was not worth much, so he just nodded in agreement.

Seeing that both parties had no objection, the mediator moved on to the next item.

"According to the penalty regulations, the fine will be between one and two times the rent. Considering the long period of occupancy, the fine is set at one hundred yuan. Jia Dongxu, do you have any objection?"

A trace of heartache flashed across Jia Dongxu's face. This was almost half a year's salary for him.

But he still nodded and accepted the punishment. Anyway, he would just borrow Yi Zhonghai's money first and pay it back slowly.

Seeing that he agreed, the mediator wrote it down in detail in his notebook.

"In that case, you will discuss the compensation issue here. Once you have agreed, go to the office to fill in the specific amount, and both parties sign and confirm with their fingerprints."

After saying that, she turned her gaze to Wang Xia, and after seeing her nod in agreement, she picked up her notebook and followed Wang Xia out of the mediation room.

Yi Zhonghai had his own plans in mind and wanted to act like an elder in front of He Yuzhu.

He cleared his throat, trying to get the upper hand: "Zhu Zi, I..."

He Yuzhu didn't give him a chance and interrupted him directly: "Master Yi, come on. Don't be so arrogant. If you want to talk to me, change your surname to Jia first."

After he finished speaking, he ignored Yi Zhonghai's reaction and turned his head to look at Jia Dongxu: "Brother Dongxu, you are the head of the Jia family, so I will talk to you."

Jia Dongxu secretly glanced at Yi Zhonghai, whose face was livid. Seeing that he remained silent, he breathed a sigh of relief and replied, "Okay, Zhuzi, you tell me a number."

He Yuzhu said the amount he had considered: "Now you have already offered 160 yuan, and I also know that you are going to have another child. Don't ask for more, just 100 yuan will be fine."

When Jia Dongxu heard that only the amount of the fine was asked, he understood that this was a sincere move by He Yuzhu.

He didn't bargain, he didn't worry about the debt, he simply nodded and agreed: "That's it. You didn't ask for too much, the fault is ours, I will give you an apology."

He Yuzhu was a little surprised to see Jia Dongxu agreed so readily, and he actually admired him a little.

Judging from Qin Huairu's expression just now, Jia Zhang must have suffered a great loss of money. I guess it is Jia Zhang who will pay the bill this time.

This time, Jia Zhang was sent in, hoping to change Jia Dongxu's fate.

He Yuzhu showed a satisfied smile on his face, stood up and waved his arms: "Okay, let's go sign it!"

Hearing this, Jia Dongxu's expression relaxed and he stood up as well: "Master, Huairu, you guys go wait for me at the door first. I'll be there soon."

At 9:30 in the morning, the summer sun had already climbed high and the air began to become hot.

He Yuzhu and Jia Dongxu walked out of the mediation office, and Jia Dongxu had completed the payment procedures.

The two walked towards the gate side by side, in silence all the way, but each of them had their own thoughts in their hearts.

Fortunately, they arrived at the gate soon after.

Jia Dongxu saw the two people waiting under the shade of the tree, and turned to look at He Yuzhu: "Zhuzi, I'll leave first."

"Okay, I have things to do too." He Yuzhu said, walking towards the bicycle beside him and waving.

From the moment he stepped into the mediation room and saw Yi Zhonghai, he knew that this deputy director was related to Yi Zhonghai, or the deaf old lady in the backyard.

But so what? He still had to go to the courtyard this time to give Yi Zhonghai a big hand, so that he would stop doing small things behind his back.

After making up his mind, He Yuzhu unlocked his bike, got on it, and rode away.

After discussing for a while under the shade of the tree, the three people decided that Master Yi Zhonghai and his apprentice would return to the steel rolling mill to work, while Qin Huairu would return to the courtyard to take care of Bang Geng.

Qin Huairu turned around to look for He Yuzhu and wanted to ride his bicycle back, but He Yuzhu was already halfway on the road.

In desperation, she had to crawl back to the courtyard under the scorching sun.

When Qin Huairu rushed back to the courtyard, she called Banggeng over and said, "Banggeng, Mom has some things to deal with now, so just play in the yard, okay?"

"Yeah~" Banggeng nodded and ran away happily.

Qin Huairu saw the bicycle parked in front of the north room and immediately understood that He Yuzhu had returned to the courtyard today.

She looked around quickly but saw no one.

Qin Huairu didn't care about so many things at this time. All she was thinking about was Jia Zhang's passbook.

She didn't even have time to wipe the sweat from her forehead as she ran towards the Jia family's house in the west wing.

At the same time, in the living room of the north room, He Yuzhu and Wang Yayan sat opposite each other. No one spoke, and the atmosphere was inexplicably depressing.

Wang Yayan's heart was in turmoil at this moment, and she was filled with mixed thoughts, making it almost impossible for her to control herself.

He Yuzhu sat in the chair, quietly waiting for her decision.

After a while, Wang Yayan finally broke the silence, her voice trembling: "Zhu Zi, didn't you lie to Aunt Wang?"

He Yuzhu looked at her and shook his head solemnly: "Aunt Wang, your illness has been cured. It's just that you have been depressed in the past few years, and you have some minor heart problems that need to be treated."

Wang Yayan couldn't help but burst into tears as she recalled the ups and downs and hardships she had experienced in the past few years.

She lowered her head and sobbed, as if she wanted to pour out all the grievances in her heart.

He Yuzhu looked at the person in front of him, sighed inwardly, and felt it was not worth it for her.

Although this time she was out for revenge against Yi Zhonghai, she couldn't help but secretly shake her head when she thought of her fate.

She should still live well in the new country and enjoy her new life.

He Yuzhu gently consoled her, "Auntie Wang, it doesn't matter if you don't believe me. Union Hospital is not far from here, you can go and check it out secretly and you will know."

Wang Yayan raised her head, took out a handkerchief and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

She stopped crying and said firmly, "Zhu Zi, it's not that I don't believe you. I know you have learned real skills from the old man."

He Yuzhu felt warm at heart after hearing this, and said sincerely: "Auntie Wang, you know I don't like to take care of the affairs of the hospital.

Since my mother passed away, my brother and I have received so much care from you. I can't bear to see you childless."

Wang Yayan was touched and nodded: "I know you and Yushui are both good children. I will handle this matter well."

Seeing that she was really prepared to verify his words, He Yuzhu felt relieved.

"Auntie Wang, I live in Qianmen now. If you have anything to say, you can go to Chen's Silk Shop to deliver a message."

Wang Yayan felt his concern and smiled with relief, which diluted the sadness in her heart.

"Okay, I understand what you mean. Don't worry."