Chapter 374 Running for the Jia Family

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the atmosphere gradually became better.

"Chief Ge," Yan Bugui's cheeks flushed after a few drinks, and he couldn't help but start talking, "I heard that the case of Li Huaide is very complicated. I wonder if Qin Huairu is involved in it...?" There was a hint of tentativeness and curiosity in his words, and he naturally led the topic to Qin Huairu.

Ge Shuping's hand holding the cup suddenly froze, his eyes instantly sharpened, he narrowed his eyes slightly, and asked directly: "Uncle, let's not beat around the bush, who asked you to ask me about this?"

"You must explain it to me clearly!"

Yan Bugui noticed that Ge Shuping's expression suddenly changed, and realized that the other party might have misunderstood, so he quickly clarified: "Chief Ge, you misunderstood, it's a complete misunderstanding. I have no other intentions, just that a few of us care about the Jia family and want to know about Qin Huairu's situation."

"After Qin Huairu was arrested, there has been no news at all. Only the four of us, young and old, are left in the family to rely on each other. Our economic lifeline has suddenly been cut off, and our livelihood is in jeopardy. If time goes on, I'm afraid it will be difficult to continue!"

When Ge Shuping heard this, his tense face gradually relaxed. He knew that the case was still in the critical period of trial and evidence collection, and all the details were shrouded in a strict confidentiality network.

At this moment, someone was asking him about the case at this critical moment, which made him feel alert and suspicious.

"Uncle, I'm so sorry. There are some things I can't say right now. This case is still confidential."

"I advise you not to ask around. Others don't even have time to hide, but you insist on getting involved. I don't know what to say to you..."

As cadres, the Yans naturally had a certain political sense. Although Ge Shuping's words were sharp, every word was precious, which instantly chilled the hearts of the three of them.

"Oh!" Yan Bugui responded quickly, "Thanks to Chief Ge for reminding us in time. We were so focused on our neighborly relationship that we overlooked the fact that there are some things we shouldn't interfere with." After saying that, the three of them looked solemn, and it was obvious that they had deeply understood the pros and cons of the matter.

Ge Shuping looked solemn and said succinctly, "Third Uncle, just keep calm as long as you have a plan in mind. Things are unpredictable and there are some things that we cannot control. As for Qin Huairu, I can only say that she may have a lot of problems. It is better to let her family make plans early."

Upon hearing this, Yan's father and son's faces suddenly changed, and they were horrified. They originally thought that Qin Huairu was just Li Huaide's lover, and although it was unethical, at most she would be charged with moral degradation and embezzlement of public property, and a few years in prison would be enough to settle the matter.

But now, the seriousness revealed in Ge Shuping's words was far beyond their expectations, as if Qin Huairu's situation was more difficult than they thought.

"This...what will the old Jia family do in the future? They have no other support at home, and Banggeng is still young. It will take at least five or six years for him to be able to work independently. And Jia Zhang is a person who loves leisure and hates work. The future of this family is really worrying!" Yan Bugui is now very worried.

They have been neighbors for many years. As the saying goes, "A distant relative is not as good as a close neighbor." In the trivialities of daily life, they may have bumps and bruises, but these are just small episodes in life.

However, whenever someone is in trouble, the neighborly love becomes even more precious. Neighbors all care about the family and lend a helping hand, sparing no effort to help.

This is especially true for Yan Bugui, the uncle who is in charge of the compound. He used to be calculating and stingy because his family conditions did not allow it, but ever since his family turned around, he no longer has such little shortcomings.

Therefore, Yan Bugui is now sincerely considering the Jia family, young and old.

After the banquet, the Yan family saw Ge Shuping off.

Yan Bugui stopped the two brothers Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang who were about to leave and said in a deep voice: "Wait a moment before you leave. I have a few words to tell you."

Upon hearing this, the two brothers looked at each other, both full of confusion, wondering what important matter his father had stopped them from doing.

Yan Jiecheng smiled and sat down again, and said to Yan Bugui: "Dad, do you have anything else to tell me?"

Yan Jiefang followed closely behind, with a hint of joking in his tone: "Yes, Dad, my place is not close to here, I have to leave early, otherwise no one will hold the door for me if I am late."

Yan Bugui glared at Yan Jiefang and said, "You're going home late, so you can just sleep at home. What's wrong? Is there no room for a big official like you at home?"

Yan Jiefang curled his lips, obviously having no interest in returning home. He had long been tired of sharing the shabby bed with his brother Yan Jiekuang.

He finally got through this and had his own nest, but he didn't want to go back to that cramped space and suffer.

After Yan Jiefang was formally employed, he became a staff member of Jiaodaokou Subdistrict Office. Thanks to the help of Liu Zhiye's wife Gan Ning, he was allocated housing earlier than others.

This residence is quite a big deal, it is a quadrangle courtyard on the edge of Nanluoguxiang. Although it is not as grand as the famous No. 95 Courtyard, it has its own unique flavor. It was carefully rebuilt by the original owner Xi before liberation. The house is in a much better condition than No. 95 Courtyard, which makes the neighbors envious.

Yan Jiecheng was assigned to the east wing of the front yard in a quadrangle with two entrances, with a construction area of ​​46.5 square meters and a width of three rooms. The central room had a door, while the secondary rooms on both sides were connected rooms without doors.

This east wing is also equipped with an ear room, which is about seven or eight square meters, and can be used as a kitchen, or a warehouse or bathroom. It is much better than Yan Jiefang's home.

In fact, it was fate that gave Yan Jiefang this house. So many people were eyeing this house, but he got it quietly.

For example, when Yu Li was in love with Yan Jiefang, when she first came to this house, she was deeply attracted and impressed by its spacious and bright layout at first sight.

Although Yu Li's family conditions were relatively good, the house they lived in was far less spacious and elegant than this place.

Therefore, this east wing alone undoubtedly gave Yan Jiefang a lot of confidence. He spoke with full confidence and it was natural for him to be picky.

Even Yan Jiecheng was filled with envy and jealousy after seeing Yan Jiefang's residence, not to mention those outsiders, whose shock can be imagined.

Yan Jiefang was overjoyed and could not wait to move into the new house after getting it. And Yan Jiecheng, as an older brother, naturally had to express his support for such a big event as his younger brother's move.

He was a student of "Polan Hou" and has been working in the field of antique art appreciation for many years, accumulating rich vision and experience.

This time, he used his expertise to carefully select a set of antique furniture made of high-quality wood as a gift for his brother's new house.

"Second brother, how is your relationship with Xiao Yu going? Why haven't you brought her home to show us recently?"

"Is there some misunderstanding between the two of you that caused you to have a quarrel?" Yan Bugui glanced at Yan Jiefang and asked with still a worried look.

Yan Jiefang was scratching his head when he heard that. In fact, he and Yu Li got along very well, but they both liked to live in their own world and didn't like to come home often.

However, he couldn't tell the truth, so he lied, "Dad, we are fine, don't worry. It's just that Yu Li's company is too busy recently, so when she has some free time, I will definitely bring her home to visit you more often."

"Well, okay!" Yan Bugui nodded in response, took a sip of the fragrant tea, and then sat back steadily on the historic armchair, looking like the helmsman of the family.

This armchair is indeed an antique collection, having gone through more than a hundred years of wind and frost, and like other carefully collected objects in the family, it has witnessed the passage of time. These were all carefully collected by Yan Jiecheng, but Liu Zhiye did not like them.

"Recently, you have made some time to bring your little one home. You have grown up a lot, and I think you two have talked about it enough. Why don't we discuss your marriage in front of her?"

"If it works, I'll arrange a meeting with her parents as well to see if they have any other requirements..."

Yan Jiefang said excitedly: "Oh, okay Dad, I will bring Yu Li home as soon as possible." If he were asked to marry Yu Li, he would definitely be willing to do so.

Yan Bugui said, "Remember this, don't ignore it. Well, you have nothing to do now, you can go." As he spoke, he waved his hand gently at Yan Jiefang as if to shoo away a fly, signaling him to leave.

Yan Jiefang stood up quickly and said, "Hey! Okay!" Then he cast a sly look at Yan Jiecheng, and the two of them exchanged a tacit smile tacitly. Then, he left the scene crazily, with a bit of pride and unruly in his back.

After Yan Jiefang left, only the father and son were left in the living room. As for the third child, Yan Jiekuang, who was in high school, school had already started. The third aunt took Yan Zhaodi to visit her parents.

"Dad, do you have anything else to tell me?" Yan Jiecheng glanced at Yan Bugui who was thinking with his head down, and said with a hint of urgency, "If there is nothing for me to do, then I will leave first, okay?" Yan Jiecheng was anxious to go back and make trouble, and he couldn't help but be anxious. Yan Bugui suddenly raised his head and looked at Yan Jiecheng sharply, with a bit of urgency and doubt in his tone: "I always feel that this matter is unusual... Boss, tell me the truth, is Liu Zhiye involved in this matter?"

"Now, we are the only ones here, father and son. Please explain to me so that I can have a better idea..."

When Yan Jiecheng heard this, his mouth opened into an "O" shape involuntarily. He and Ge Shuping were the only ones who knew the whole story of this matter. Even Xu Damao was just guessing. He couldn't help but wonder, how did his father know about this?
"No, Dad, how did you guess that? Did someone tell you? Who was it?"

Yan Bugui glared at him in dissatisfaction: "No matter who you are, just tell me whether it is true or not?"

Yan Jiecheng flatly denied it: "No, how could it be related to Brother Liu? You are overthinking it..."

Hearing this, Yan Bugui snorted unhappily, "You kid, you have never been able to lie since you were a child. When you lie, your eyes roll around. It has become a habit."

"And you and Ge Shuping were flirting with each other. Do you think I'm blind? You went to Liu Zhiye's house frequently recently. Did you go there to tip off?"

"What? You don't even trust me, your father?"

"Hey! Didn't your father see that you have the potential to be an underground party member?
Yan Jiecheng stammered, "I... Hey, you are so clear-headed, why did you come to ask me?"

Yan Bugui lowered his voice and asked tentatively: "I just want to confirm with you whether this matter has anything to do with Liu Zhiye? Tell me what happened. I don't want to offend Liu Zhiye because I don't know the situation."

Yan Jiecheng had no choice but to nod silently, "You are wise, this matter is indeed related to Brother Liu. However, it is not his fault. It was Qin Huairu and Li Huaide who were seeking their own death..." He had no choice but to tell Yan Bugui the whole story.

Upon hearing this, Yan Bugui murmured to himself, "No wonder this Li guy was suddenly forced out of office. It turns out that Liu Zhiye was the one who did it!
You said that Qin Huairu and Li Huaide were living a good life, why did they have to provoke him? Now they are in trouble. "

Yan Jiecheng nodded in agreement and sighed, "Hey, who said it wasn't true! I also wonder where Qin Huairu's hatred for Brother Liu comes from? Is it really because of the old grudge between the two families? But it's been so long, why is she still so resentful? This mind is a little too small, it's really... cruel."

Yan Bugui's eyes flickered slightly, and he said concisely: "This matter may not be as simple as it seems on the surface. There must be twists and turns behind it." After that, he cast a meaningful look at Yan Jiecheng, indicating that he should figure it out on his own.

Yan Jiecheng couldn't help but gasp, "Shh! Between her and Brother Liu... This is simply unbelievable. Brother Liu has seen countless people, how could he fall for her?"

Yan Bugui responded calmly: "If she really had feelings for him, this matter wouldn't be so complicated. I'm afraid it's because Liu Zhiye never showed any favor to her that she turned from love to hate..."

Yan Jiecheng was shocked and blurted out: "How could Qin Huairu be so cruel?"

Yan Bugui said meaningfully: "Don't you know that 'the mouth of a bamboo snake is as sharp as a stinger', and among all the poisons in the world, the most poisonous is a woman's heart."

It must be mentioned that Yan Bugui was an extremely shrewd man. With just a few short sentences from Yan Jiecheng, he was able to understand the entanglement between Liu Zhiye and Qin Huairu almost completely.

Moreover, his speculation was not groundless. In fact, there were signs of this happening as early as the flood two years ago.

Even the most careless person could tell from Qin Huairu's various behaviors that this pretty widow couldn't stand the loneliness and started to miss men.

However, as a young widow who had to shoulder the burden of the family, it was understandable in the eyes of others that she wanted to find a man to rely on.

However, what Yan Bugui did not expect was that the person in Qin Huairu's heart was actually Liu Zhiye.

However, Liu Zhiye, as a decent man with a family, obviously did not have any feelings for Qin Huairu, let alone any inappropriate behavior with her. This unrequited love eventually aroused the mixed feelings of love and resentment in Qin Huairu's heart.

Thinking of this, Yan Bugui suddenly became alert and quickly warned Yan Jiecheng: "You must keep these words secret and don't let others know. Once the news leaks out, some people with ulterior motives will take the opportunity to put the blame on Liu Zhiye, which will be a disaster."

Yan Jiecheng nodded resolutely, muttering, "If you hadn't insisted on getting to the bottom of it, I would never reveal it even if I were beaten to death."

Yan Bugui stood up and said briefly, "Okay, go back. I have to go find your uncle Yi and uncle Liu to discuss the future of the Jia family. Well, after all, they still have three children and an old man who need our care."

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"Director Yang has indeed met with her. He bluntly stated that he could not plead for Qin Huairu. After all, Qin Huairu had violated the law..."

"However, Director Yang is not an unsympathetic person. He promised to provide appropriate care and assistance to the Jia family."

"How to take care of it?" Yan Bugui asked with a frown.

"Well, Director Yang agreed that the Jia family can take over Qin Huairu's job. Qin Huairu's salary is not low, with an income of more than 50 yuan a month, which is enough to support the daily expenses of their family of four."

"Okay, let's go find Jia Zhang and discuss the issue of taking over the factory." Yan Bugui was delighted. This was indeed a good idea to kill two birds with one stone. Qin Huairu's logistics work was very easy and was enough for Jia Zhang.

Yi Zhonghai stared at Yan Bugui's excited face, frowned slightly, and muttered to himself: "Don't be too happy too soon. With Jia Zhang's temper, it's still unclear whether this thing can be accomplished!"

However, he did not say anything to discourage the enthusiasm of Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong, and silently followed the two of them to the Jia family.

"Deng deng deng!"

"Is Mrs. Jia home?" It was already late at this time, and the neighbors who had been enjoying the cool air in the yard were returning home one after another.

The three stewards came to Old Jia's house together. Faced with the closed door and the deep darkness in the house, Yan Bugui mustered up his courage and knocked on the heavy wooden door resolutely.

"The door is not closed, come in by yourself." Jia Zhang said quietly in the room.

Yan Bugui and the other two looked at each other and had no choice but to bite the bullet and grope their way into the house. "Hey! Sister Jia, please at least turn on a light for us. It's so dark..."

"No money to pay the electricity bill..." said Jia Zhang.

"boom!"

"Ouch! Did I step on something?" Liu Haizhong walked carefully on the far left. He didn't expect that the other two people were fine, but he accidentally stepped on a basin of water.

"Hmm, a basin? How come there is one here..." Liu Haizhong couldn't see clearly in the dark, so he wiped it with his hand and then sniffed it, "Ugh... Damn it, I'm stepping on a poop and piss basin! Ugh..."

Yi Zhonghai fumbled in the dark with his weak memory and finally turned on the light in the Jia family's living room. However, the scene before him made everyone present feel nauseous.

An overturned urine and feces basin lay on the smooth floor tiles, with filth scattered everywhere and an unbearable stench in the air. Liu Haizhong's left foot was unfortunately "hit", half of the foot was covered in urine and feces, which was particularly shocking.

"Ugh..." Yan Bugui and Yi Zhonghai could no longer bear it. They quickly covered their mouths and noses, rushed out of the Jia family, and ran to the yard, gasping for breath, trying to expel the stench from their lungs.

Even though the feces and urine are produced by oneself, putting a lid on the feces and urine pot can indeed reduce the pungent smell.

Now that everything was settled, even Jia Zhang herself could no longer tolerate the strong stench and hurriedly fled the living room with everyone else.

"Mrs. Jia, what can I say about you..." Yan Bugui shook his head and smiled bitterly. He had seen lazy people, but he had never seen someone so extremely lazy.

(End of this chapter)