Siheyuan: The beauty Xueru Huizhen, the birds are jealous

In those days, people were used to keeping their money at home, thinking it was safer. Therefore, Yi Zhonghai hid his salary and savings in a corner of his home.

However, as the fire gradually got out of control, Yi Zhonghai could only work with other residents to do their best to put out the fire, while also praying silently in his heart, hoping that those precious items could be spared.

However, fate did not seem to favor Yi Zhonghai. When the fire was finally brought under control, Yi Zhonghai's house was saved, but the items and furniture inside had been reduced to ashes.

At this moment, Yi Zhonghai rushed into the ruins desperately and began to look around. But no matter how hard he tried, he could not find any trace of the savings and grain book, only ashes and ruins on the ground.

"My money, my savings, and my food allowance!"

"what on earth is it?"

“Why did my house catch fire for no reason?”

Residents were full of curiosity and confusion about the cause of the fire.

After all, if they didn't find out the cause of the fire, they might not be able to sleep peacefully tonight.

After discussing and recalling, Aunt Yi and Yi Zhonghai began to slowly reconstruct what happened. After yesterday's busy day, Yang Ming learned about the misfortune that the Yi family had encountered.

He witnessed Yi Zhonghai and an old lady sitting dejectedly in front of the ruins of their own home, one with a lifeless look in his eyes, the other with tears streaming down her face.

The Yi family's cozy home was burned to the point of being unrecognizable by the raging fire last night. Meanwhile, Bang Geng was eating peacefully at home, seemingly unconcerned about all this.

His grandmother Jia Zhang gently warned him: "Banggeng, you need to be more careful these days and avoid going to your uncle and aunt's place. There was a fire in their house and they suspect you were responsible. If you go there now, you might be misunderstood."

Not far away, Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui witnessed the miserable situation of the Yi family and walked forward to comfort them, "Old Yi, we have all seen your situation. I suggest you go to the street office as soon as possible to see if you can apply for some assistance. Although we cannot recover all the money, we can always help you get some of the living needs together with everyone's concerted efforts."

When Yang Ming heard this, he felt an indescribable worry in his heart. He walked forward and asked with concern: "Uncle, Aunt, what happened in your family? How did the house become like this... It's really heartbreaking."

He paused for a moment and continued, "As a neighbor and a co-worker in the same factory, I am willing to communicate with the factory to see if I can withdraw your salary in advance to help you through this difficult time."

After a round of words, before Yi Zhonghai opened his mouth, the neighbors around him couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"Look, Yang Ming really has a kind heart."

"Yes, in our courtyard, if we talk about a family with good financial situation and good heart, it must be Yang Ming's family."

"Before, there were some minor frictions between Master Yi and Yang Ming, but now he can be so generous."

"What is this called?"

"This is called magnanimity, repaying evil with good!"

When Yi Zhonghai heard these words, he was almost out of control. His house had just caught fire, and he was burning with anger, while these neighbors were talking nonsense here.

What annoyed him even more was that Yang Ming's words seemed to portray him as "narrow-minded", while his apprentice Jia Dongxu seemed to be held up as a model of "nobility".

But at this moment, Yang Ming's proposal was what Yi Zhonghai urgently needed. He knew very well that it was a blessing for these neighbors in the courtyard not to add insult to injury when he was in trouble, let alone expect them to lend a helping hand.

Yang Ming observed Yi Zhonghai's unpredictable expression and couldn't help but sneer in his heart. He also knew a little about the truth of the fire in Yi Zhonghai's house, so he naturally didn't mind adding fuel to the fire.

Seeing Jia Dongxu just walking out of the house, he deliberately said loudly: "Dongxu, your master's family has suffered such a disaster, you have to show your appreciation, right? The last time your family caught fire, it was Master Yi who helped you."

"Isn't it time for you to repay your teacher's kindness now?"

"Dongxu, as a human being, you can't just think about yourself."

As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes were focused on Jia Dongxu. Jia Dongxu groaned inwardly, secretly cursing Yang Ming for being cunning and deliberately pointing the finger at him.

Yi Zhonghai also looked up at his apprentice with some anticipation in his eyes.

In fact, he has always had a grudge against the Jia family. The fire in his house last night was entirely caused by Banggeng's mischief, but the Jia family has not yet expressed any apology or condolences.

This made him disappointed with the attitude of the Jia family, and he began to doubt whether he could rely on Jia Dongxu to support him in his old age in the future.

Feeling Yi Zhonghai's disappointed look, Jia Dongxu hesitantly explained: "Master, you know, my family now has five people, Huairu is still pregnant, and the food at home is tight. I really can't help you."

"Haha." As soon as these words came out, the people around them unconsciously showed disdain on their faces. Yi Zhonghai opened his lips slightly and patted Jia Dongxu's shoulder as if he didn't care.

"Dongxu," he said softly, "I know about your family's predicament. As your master, I will not blame you for this."

"If I have to assign blame," he continued, "perhaps I can only say that it was destined and I misjudged the person." As soon as these words came out, Jia Dongxu's expression instantly became complicated and unclear, with a mixture of blue and white.

Everyone present could feel that this speech was actually a condemnation of Jia Dongxu's ungratefulness. Jia Dongxu himself was speechless and could not find any words to refute.

After all, Yi Zhonghai's family's misfortune was inextricably linked to Banggeng. Morally speaking, he should provide some assistance or a few words of comfort.

Finally, Jia Dongxu glared at Yang Ming fiercely, and then returned to his residence amid the disdainful gazes of everyone.

As night fell, the courtyard welcomed a special visitor - Director Xu from the Street Office.

"Director Xu is here." Seeing Director Xu's figure, the residents in the courtyard knew that he came for the matter of Yi Zhonghai's family.

Sure enough, at the meeting of the whole hospital, Liu Haizhong, who usually likes to show off, said to Director Xu in an unusually respectful manner: "Director Xu, please give a speech for us. Please applaud to show your welcome!"

However, as soon as he finished speaking, Director Xu interrupted his applause.

"I'm here tonight to take care of some things. There's no need to be so formal." Director Xu was straightforward and obviously not impressed by Liu Haizhong's approach.

Liu Haizhong, however, was completely unaware that his flattery had backfired, and continued to say with a smile on his face, "Director Xu is truly selfless, personally coming to our yard to handle matters so late at night... This spirit is worth emulating!"

However, all he received in response was silence.