Chapter 228 The steward wants to take advantage of the big family
There were no hundred dollar bills these days.
One thousand yuan is one hundred ten yuan bills, plus they are all old banknotes.
The surface of some banknotes is still stained with oil. They are stacked together and tied with paper strips, making them look very thick.
It was the first time for the aunt to see so much money, and she felt somewhat excited.
However, in front of Yi Zhonghai, she still remained calm, she just raised the corners of her mouth slightly and put the money in her pocket.
Seeing her like this, Yi Zhonghai hurriedly urged: "You have already taken the money, what can you do?"
The aunt came close to Yi Zhonghai's ear and whispered a few words.
As soon as Yi Zhonghai finished listening, his expression changed.
"Isn't your method too..."
The aunt looked at Yi Zhonghai hesitating and asked coldly: "Do you want to say you are vicious?"
Yi Zhonghai didn't say anything, but he obviously acquiesced in what Auntie said.
The eldest mother sneered and said: "Now you know the poison? When you filled your own pockets, why didn't you know that without the money, the Silly Zhu brothers and sisters could only eat sweet potatoes and drink stick noodle porridge all day long?"
Yi Zhonghai whispered: "Aren't they still fine now?"
"Oh? According to your opinion, Shazhu and the others still have to thank you?" Aunt asked with a mocking look on her face.
Yi Zhonghai laughed dryly, that was indeed what he was thinking.
People will always only remember the good deeds they have done, and the memories of immoral things will become vague and distant until they can no longer be remembered at all - I gambled, I fought, I cheated, I killed and set fire, but
In my heart, I am an innocent and good person. (Sincere little eyes)
This disease is "moral amnesia", and Yi Zhonghai is a severe patient, the kind that is hopeless.
He only remembered that he always stood up to help He Yuzhu solve problems at critical moments, providing money and effort.
As for where the money comes from, it doesn't matter to him.
Auntie knew that Yi Zhonghai had this kind of character, so she didn't bother to tell him any more.
"I've given you the method. Whether you do it or not and how you do it is your own business!"
"I see."
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"Silly Zhu, don't you have to go to work today? Why are you doing this so early in the morning?"
He Yuzhu, who was cleaning the old couplets on the door frame, turned around when he heard this and said: "Hey, the old lady has been urging me to get married, and my partner also said that she wants to take advantage of both of us to get things done quickly.
Done.
No, I asked for a few days off. Today I will clean up what needs to be cleaned in the house, put up all the stickers that need to be posted, greet the relatives on both sides, and have a simple meal and that's it."
He Yuzhu didn't say he wanted to invite friends.
Otherwise, these neighbors will definitely crawl along the pole.
When the time comes, it is a question for the university as to who should be invited or not invited in this courtyard.
If they all were invited, although He Yuzhu could afford the money, he didn't want to do so.
His money didn't come from the strong wind, so how could he waste it like that?
It would be fine if these neighbors had a good relationship with him.
But these people, every time he was caught and lectured by the three uncles in the courtyard, they always added insult to injury.
Do you still want to eat and drink from him?
What sweet dream are you having?!
In addition, he also wanted to learn from Li Weidong's operations and wanted the neighbors in the compound to donate money to hold a wedding banquet for him.
It is a pity that without Yan Bugui's threat, the neighbors would not even be able to come up with two yuan of contribution money.
It was announced early that the higher-ups are now advocating frugality, and this year’s wedding banquet will be held without following the rules.
The neighbor who talked to He Yuzhu did have this idea in mind.
I was just chatting with He Yuzhu to see if I could have a meal.
He Yuyu's voice came from the side.
"Brother, why are you lingering? Finish it quickly, we still have a lot of things to do!"
"Hey, here it comes!"
After He Yuzhu responded, he turned around and said: "Hey, what about that? I won't tell you now. I'm busy!"
"That's right. You go about your business and don't worry about me." The neighbor who spoke to me said with a smile.
As soon as He Yuzhu left, he immediately walked towards Yan Bugui's house.
When it comes to cheating on people, it must be done by Yanbu Gui, who is always cheating on people!
He is not only good at eating food, he is also good at using cars, oil, and salt...
Anyway, as long as he can take advantage, he won't miss anyone.
As long as Yan Bugui comes forward, this can definitely be accomplished.
At that time, as long as you invite someone from the courtyard, everyone will definitely have objections and start a fuss.
Then He Yuzhu would definitely have to hold a big banquet and treat the entire courtyard to a wedding banquet.
As for whether it would embarrass He Yuzhu, he had not considered this at all.
If you don't do it for yourself, you will be punished by heaven and earth. This rare opportunity cannot be missed.
And you can pack some to take home after eating.
According to current customs, the uneaten dishes at the wedding banquet will be distributed to the guests to take back, and there will also be red envelopes and the like.
He Yuzhu didn't know that he had been targeted. At this time, he and He Yuzhu were very busy.
but.
After all, the house had not been cleaned for many years. Everywhere was rough, the windows were exposed to wind, the roof was leaking, and there were two cracks in the walls.
After discovering that the two of them alone could not complete the task in one day, they had no choice but to think of hiring foreign help.
The first person to be called was He Yuyu’s fiancé Wang Ruxin.
But three people are still not enough. There are too many things to buy and things to do.
After that, He Yuzhu went back to the steel rolling mill and called his apprentice Ma Hua over.
When I came out, I happened to meet Li Weidong who was returning from a car ride.
When Li Weidong saw that He Yuzhu needed help and had no tasks today, he simply asked Niu Yong for half a day off.
Naturally, his apprentice Niu Meng followed suit and took leave together.
With a few more helpers, He Yuzhu finally felt a lot more relaxed.
In the end, even the deaf old lady came to help.
As someone who has experienced this, she is naturally more knowledgeable than people like Li Weidong and He Yuzhu.
Some rules are indispensable, and one must have a sense of ritual in life. If everything is streamlined, it will become boring.
Han Zhizhi originally wanted to come over and help, but was stopped by Lao Huang, saying it was against the rules.
And now that we have so many people, it is completely enough.
A group of people worked hard until dark, and finally finished everything they had to do.
When Li Weidong saw that everyone was exhausted, he simply asked Yu Li to buy a chicken and make a Cantonese-style hot pot.
No need to cook, it’s convenient and quick.
After drinking and eating, Li Weidong burped with satisfaction and asked He Yuzhu, who was also slumped on the chair without any image, "What time do you plan to go to welcome the bride tomorrow?"
He Yuzhu replied: "We have to set off before dawn. The old lady said that after we receive our new wife, we must go around those streets with auspicious meanings."
Li Weidong has also experienced this, so he can naturally understand it, and his lineup at that time was much larger than He Yuzhu's.
Just as he was about to say a few words to He Yuzhu, a voice suddenly came from outside.
"Hey, where did I go? They are all here? Silly Zhu, come out, I have something to tell you."
Li Weidong and He Yuzhu looked toward the place where the sound came from, only to find that Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong, and Yan Bugui, the three stewards, had arrived outside the house at some unknown time.
The person who spoke just now was immediately identified as Yan Bugui.
Li Weidong and He Yuzhu exchanged glances, and both had a bad feeling.
As the saying goes, you don't have to go to the Three Treasures Palace for nothing, but three stewards came to visit you at the same time. This is not a good thing!
Li Weidong winked at He Yuzhu, and He Yuzhu nodded understandingly after receiving it.
Then the two of them stood up and walked out together.
When He Yuyu and Wang Ruxin saw him in the room, they also stood up.
On the other hand, MCA, his status is a bit embarrassing and it is difficult for him to come forward.
He Yuzhu rolled up his sleeves, looked at the three stewards in front of him with a half-smile, and said: "Three gentlemen, with your posture, it looks like something big is going on!"
Yi Zhonghai didn't say anything. He was called over by Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong. He didn't want to participate at first, but Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong both came. If he didn't get involved, the courtyard would be in trouble in the future.
There is no place for him anymore.
After Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong looked at each other, they started talking.
"Silly Zhu, I heard that you are planning to hold a wedding banquet tomorrow?"
He Yuzhu nodded and said, "Yes, is there any problem?"
"It's a big problem. According to the rules of our courtyard, no matter which family is getting married, you have to invite the neighbors in the courtyard to have a wedding drink. But you are so quiet, does it mean you don't have this plan?"
"Oh, are you talking about this? I have discussed it with my wife and I plan to invite one or two of my relatives and friends, but not the others. Mainly because I am short of money and can't afford too much money."
Liu Haizhong on the side shook his head when he heard this and said: "Silly Zhu, this is your fault. Who in the entire steel rolling mill doesn't know your salary of thirty-seven and five yuan a month? And you often bring some scraps and so on.
I even saved money for buying groceries. I believe that others can’t afford the money, but you, please stop pretending to be poor.”
He Yuzhu immediately laughed when he heard this and said: "If you want to say this, I will get excited. Indeed, according to my salary standard, I can indeed save a lot of money, but there is a contingency in everything.
When Xu Damao was still here, he and I had conflicts every once in a while. It was originally a personal grudge between me and him, but you guys had to intervene.
Intervening is still a trivial matter. After all, you are also the stewards of the courtyard. It is reasonable and reasonable.
But I can't stand it and you always like to push the envelope. Every time, you ask me to compensate for his losses, but my losses are turned a blind eye.
If only this was the case!
But you think it's not enough for me to compensate you, so you have to compensate me at a premium.
For an egg that costs a few cents, you can give me one dollar in compensation; for a hen that costs three yuan, you can give me five yuan in compensation.
What's the reason?
I have a high income and am not short of money, so why should I pay more?
Now you ask me why I don’t invite my neighbors in the courtyard to a wedding banquet.
I feel like you shouldn’t ask me this, I have to ask you!
If you hadn't gone astray and made all my money, how could I be like this?"
After Li Weidong finished listening, he silently gave He Yuzhu a thumbs up.
When it comes to words, He Yuzhu never loses to anyone.
But Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui were very embarrassed. They did this often.
Apart from the fact that He Yuzhu didn't usually like to flatter them, it was mainly because Xu Damao always gave them some small favors.
At that moment, they naturally had to help Xu Damao.
Anyway, the person who provided the money was He Yuzhu, not them. Don’t you feel bad for selling your land?
As a result, Xu Damao went in and He Yuzhu mentioned it again, and they felt somewhat guilty.
Fortunately, the two of them are not thin-skinned people to begin with.
Otherwise, every time I go off the rails, I won’t look righteous and righteous.
Yan Bugui coughed slightly and said, "Silly Zhu, this matter has already passed, what's the point of mentioning this? And you think about it, marriage is a major event in life, and you can't be so perfunctory.
Everyone is not looking for your wedding drink, they mainly want to be happy.
Too many things have happened in our yard this year, and I just want to take advantage of your incident to cheer up!"
Hearing this, Li Weidong, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke.
"Uncle Yan, there is something wrong with your thinking! The organization has repeatedly issued orders not to engage in feudal superstition. This idea of yours is a typical idea of the old society! I think this matter should be discussed with the neighborhood committee!"
After saying that, Li Weidong looked at Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui and said, "Do you think so too?"
The three stewards were all shocked by Li Weidong's statement.
The wind is blowing outside now. If Li Weidong really insists on this statement, they will definitely be taken back for questioning.
Before they could explain, He Yuyu's fiancé also stood up and echoed: "Brother Wei Dong is right. I think some of you do have some ideological problems and they need to be corrected."
Now Yi Zhonghai and the others were really panicked.
Especially Yi Zhonghai, he just wanted to come here to show his presence, but he didn't want to be criticized along with Yan Bugui and the others.
So he coughed lightly and said: "I remembered that I still have some things I haven't done. You can discuss this matter among yourselves. When there are results, just let me know!"
After finishing speaking, Yi Zhonghai turned around and left the backyard quickly without waiting for Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui to respond.
Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui were left, and the atmosphere suddenly became a little awkward.
Originally, Yan Bugui felt that he was taking advantage of the people's support.
No matter how unsociable you are, Silly Zhu, you can't break the rules of the courtyard and go against the residents of the entire courtyard, right?
Unexpectedly, Li Weidong just said a word of help and put them in a dilemma.
The excuse was given by Yan Bugui on his own initiative.
This is embarrassing.
The best way is to just retreat and pretend nothing happened.
But they were really unwilling to let the two of them let go of such an opportunity to make a fortune.
After looking at each other, Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui had a new plan in mind.
Liu Haizhong coughed slightly and said: "The third uncle just used the wrong word in a hurry, but this is indeed the rule in our courtyard. No matter who gets married, whether he eats meat or vegetarian, he has to set up a few tables.
Inviting everyone to a wedding drink, you can't break this rule now, even Wei Dong, you invited everyone in the first place."
"Ha!" He Yuyu chuckled lightly, stood up and said: "Second uncle, you say one rule and then another. I don't understand. What kind of rule are you talking about?"
Liu Haizhong was left speechless by the question, and it took him a while to find a word.
"Rules are rules, everyone in the courtyard knows this!"
"Oh? Is that so? Then I have to ask Aunt Wang from the neighborhood committee. If that's the case, we'll admit it."
"You, you, you..." Liu Haizhong pointed at He Yuyu with a red face, looking like he wanted to scold but didn't dare to.
Normally, he might have yelled loudly, but now He Yuyu's fiancé was standing by.
Moreover, the other party works right next to the police station in the street and is in charge of this area.
How dare Liu Haizhong scold He Yuyu in front of others?
Seeing this, Yan Bugui quickly stood up and smoothed things over: "Okay, He Yuyu, don't be so weird. Do you think the two of us like to do this? Not everyone in the courtyard thinks so! They can't all do it.
I’ve invited you two to a wedding banquet, so why don’t you stop inviting me here? This doesn’t make sense!”
