Siheyuan: Revenge of the Stupid Pillar

Yang Xinmin asked in confusion: "Did the xx Daily really report your dirty laundry today?"

The deaf old lady asked, "Didn't you read today's newspaper?"

Yang Xinmin explained: "I went to the branch factory for research today, so I didn't read today's newspaper."

"Wait a moment, I'll find today's newspaper."

As the head of a factory, Yang Xinmin needs to pay attention to current affairs at home and abroad, so his family subscribes to newspapers.

Yang Xinmin quickly found today's "xx Daily" and read it at a glance.

Yang Xinmin finished reading the article and said in a cryptic manner, "Old lady, are all the contents in this newspaper falsely accusing you?"

The deaf old lady's eyes flashed with guilt, and she pretended to be angry and said, "Xiao Yang, you know me well. Do you think I am capable of doing such evil things?"

"Of course I believe you."

Yang Xinmin nodded without hesitation. In his mind, the deaf old lady was a kind old lady with high moral character, a deep sense of justice, and who did good deeds without leaving her name. She would never do the evil things reported in the newspaper.

"This is outrageous. News media should seek truth from facts and expose the dark side of society. How can they fabricate facts and make up stories just to increase sales?"

"Don't worry, old lady. I will call the newspaper right now to seek justice for you and ask that reporter to apologize to you."

The deaf old lady was delighted when she heard this and said, "Xiao Yang, thank you for your help."

"No trouble, if the road is uneven, someone will clear it, if things are unfair, someone will take care of them, I will never tolerate evil."

After Yang Xinmin finished speaking in a domineering tone, he picked up the phone and prepared to make a call. When he was about to press the call button, he suddenly remembered that he did not have the newspaper's phone number, so he took out the phone book and started looking through it.

After finding the phone number of xx Daily, Yang Xinmin couldn't wait to dial it, and after a moment, the call was connected.

"This is xx Daily, who are you?"

"I'm Yang Xinmin, the director of the steel mill. Let your president answer the phone."

"Sorry, our president has already left work."

"Then find your editor-in-chief."

"Please wait a moment!"

"Hurry up a bit!"

Three minutes later, Editor-in-Chief Chen answered the phone and said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner:

"Hello, Director Yang. I am Chen Zegang, the editor-in-chief of xx Daily."

Yang Xinmin said sternly, "Editor-in-Chief Chen, what's wrong with your newspaper? How can you falsify information and report untrue statements just to increase sales?"

Chen Zegang heard this and said calmly:

"Director Yang, the purpose of our newspaper is to speak with facts and speak for the people. You said we published something untrue. Which article was it? We will definitely check it carefully and make corrections."

Yang Xinmin said in a deep voice, "It's the article 'Such an Ancestor of the Siheyuan' in today's newspaper. The old lady was very righteous and kind, but how come she was slandered by your newspaper as a person who was full of evil and had a ruthless heart?"

"You must apologize in the newspaper and restore the reputation of the deaf old lady."

Upon hearing this, Editor-in-Chief Chen said in a stiff tone, "Director Yang, do you have any misunderstandings about the words 'righteousness' and 'charity'?"

"I know the article you mentioned. We got the information after careful investigation and verification. It cannot be false."

Yang Xinmin said in a cold tone: "Editor-in-Chief Chen, this is your attitude. You clearly did something wrong, but you refuse to admit it. I order you to apologize to the old lady in the newspaper tomorrow."

Editor-in-Chief Chen sneered, "Order us? Director Yang, you have such great authority!"

"Do you really think being a factory manager is so great? Not only you, but even your superiors are not qualified to say that."

Yang Xinmin was furious and said, "This is outrageous. I will immediately complain to your superiors about you."

"Casual!"

As soon as Chief Editor Chen finished his words, he hung up the phone with a bang.

When Yang Xinmin heard the beeping sound on the phone, his face became so gloomy that water seemed to drip out of it.

The deaf old lady asked impatiently: "Xiao Yang, what's going on? The other party is unwilling to apologize in the newspaper?"

Yang Xinmin said angrily: "Not only did he not want to, he also ridiculed me."

Upon hearing this, the deaf old lady's face suddenly changed and she said anxiously:

"What should I do? Am I really going to die with this stigma and hatred?"

Yang Xinmin comforted her: "Old lady, don't worry, I will call my old leader immediately."

The deaf old lady urged: "Then hit it quickly!"

Yang Xinmin nodded and skillfully dialed the phone number of the big leader's home, but the person who answered the phone was the big leader's wife.

"Sister-in-law, I'm Yang Xinmin. Is the old leader asleep?"

"Your old boss is on a business trip and won't be back until tomorrow. What do you want to talk to him about?"

"Something about work."

"I don't understand your work. I'll notify him as soon as he comes back."

"Then I'll trouble my sister-in-law."

"It's no trouble. Come visit me when you have time."

"Okay! Sister-in-law, you should go to bed early."

"You should rest early too!"

After Yang Xinmin hung up the phone, he said to the deaf old lady:

"Madam, my old boss is on a business trip and won't be back until tomorrow. I'll go find him when he comes back and I'll make sure to get your instructions done."

When the deaf old lady heard this, a trace of dissatisfaction flashed through her heart. She thought that with Yang Xinmin's status, he could use his power to force the newspaper to bow down easily, but she didn't expect that the other party didn't give Yang Xinmin any face at all.

Seeing that Yang Xinmin had not accomplished his task, but was still actively trying to find a solution, the deaf old lady could not blame him and sighed:

"Well then! In that case, I'll go back first."

Yang Xinmin hurriedly tried to persuade her to stay, "Old lady, it's so late, why are you going back? Just rest here with me."

The deaf old lady declined politely, "Xiao Yang, thank you for your kindness. But no, I am more particular about my bed. I am used to sleeping in my home and cannot sleep anywhere else."

"How could that be? I'll put an extra blanket on top of you and make it softer, then you can sleep well."

"Xiao Yang, it's really not necessary. Please take me back."

"That's okay!"

"Madam, wait a moment. I'll make a phone call and ask Xiao Zhang to drive the car to the gate of the compound."

Not long after Yang Xinmin finished the call, the sound of a car was heard outside the compound.

Seeing this, Yang Xinmin helped the old lady out of the door.

Wu Bilian asked in confusion: "Old Yang, it's so late, where are you still helping the old lady go?"

Yang Xinmin said helplessly: "The old lady is clamoring to go home, so I will send her back."

Upon hearing this, Wu Bilian immediately grabbed the deaf old lady and said, "Old lady, this is your first time coming to my house. Stay at my house tonight."

The deaf old lady smiled and patted the back of Wu Bilian's hand, saying softly: "Bilian, I won't bother you anymore, I'd better go home!"

Wu Bilian said: "It's not a big deal. There's a spare room at home. I've even made the bed."