Liu Guangtian looked at Liu Haizhong in disbelief.
You know, before he came, he also thought that Liu Haizhong might not help, but he never expected that Liu Haizhong would be greedy for this little money.
Liu Guangtian is young and has a good temper.
Liu Guangtian's eyes widened angrily: "We don't need your help anymore. At worst, we don't want the money, and we won't let you succeed!" After saying that, he took Zhang Xiuhua and left.
At this time, the second aunt, who had been silent, quickly stopped them: "Children, don't be impulsive. If you have something to say, please speak up." But Liu Guangtian was so angry at this time that he couldn't listen.
Zhang Xiuhua saw Liu Guangtian trying to pull her away, and she felt anxious in her heart. The ninety yuan was like a life-saving straw dangling in front of her eyes. How could she give up so easily. She struggled to break free from Liu Guangtian's hand and stopped her.
He looked at him, his eyes widened, and he asked Liu Guangtian with an angry look on his face: "Have you forgotten what I told you? If you just leave like this, we will be completely ruined!"
Liu Guangtian was originally blinded by anger, but he was stunned when Zhang Xiuhua stopped and yelled at him.
Zhang Xiuhua's previous warning suddenly appeared in his mind - if he couldn't get the money, he would divorce him. Then
A few words were like a basin of cold water, extinguishing his anger, and he immediately calmed down. He stood there, his expression becoming a little complicated.
Zhang Xiuhua suppressed the anger in her heart and tried to sound calmer: "Dad, tell me, how much do you want?"
Liu Haizhong stretched out a hand without hesitation and shook his five fingers: "If I get the money back, it will cost me fifty yuan."
When Zhang Xiuhua heard this, her eyes widened suddenly, as if she had heard a fantasy. She was so angry that she was shaking all over, and her voice unconsciously raised a few points: "Fifty yuan? Dad, you really dare to ask for it!
We deserve this money in the first place, but Yan Jiecheng is cheating and refuses to give it to us. It would be better for you to take away more than half of it as soon as you ask. How could you do this?"
Liu Guangtian also echoed: "Dad, you are going too far.
We are being bullied by Yan Jiecheng. It’s okay if you don’t help us. You still want to take advantage of the opportunity to make so much money. Do you still act like a father? "
Liu Haizhong didn't take it seriously. He frowned and said, "Humph, without me, you wouldn't even get a penny. I have contributed, so I should have my share. Fifty yuan is already based on your status."
For the sake of my son and daughter-in-law, stop talking nonsense, you can make up your own mind."
The atmosphere in the room instantly became tense. Zhang Xiuhua and Liu Guangtian looked at each other and saw anger and helplessness in each other's eyes.
When the second aunt saw this situation, she frowned tightly. She hurriedly pulled the arm in the bangs and said softly: "Old man, this is not right for you.
Guangtian and the others have been bullied to begin with. If you, a father, don't help your children vent their anger, why do you still want to get so much money from them that they finally got back?"
Liu Haizhong snorted and was about to retort when the second aunt continued: "We are all a family, how could anyone plot against their own children like this?
If you really take away fifty yuan, how will the young couple live? It's not easy for them even in broad daylight, so don't be so open-minded."
The second aunt looked at Liu Haizhong with a trace of reproach in her eyes: "Besides, if you really do this well, they will definitely be grateful to you and will be filial to you in the future. This is more important than the fifty yuan."
"More. Don't be interested in money and order less."
The second aunt's persuasion made Liu Haizhong fall into deep thought.
He knew in his heart that what his wife said made sense. If the relationship between father and son was completely broken for this little money, he would probably have no one to rely on when he got old. Moreover, if he really pushed his son and daughter-in-law into a panic, this matter would
If word spreads, his reputation in the courtyard will not be good.
So, Liu Haizhong cleared his throat and his expression softened slightly: "Okay, for your aunt's sake, I'll give you a little less, thirty yuan, no more."
When Zhang Xiuhua heard this, she thought to herself: Thirty yuan is still too much. This old guy is really greedy.
She rolled her eyes and had a troubled look on her face: "Dad, you see, it's not easy for us during this time, we need money everywhere.
If you take away thirty yuan, we won’t have enough money left to live on. Let’s do this, we give you twenty yuan, and you treat it as helping us.”
Liu Haizhong frowned, and just as he was about to speak, Zhang Xiuhua hurriedly said: "Dad, you helped us this time, and we will definitely be filial to you and mom in the future.
Moreover, if this matter spreads, everyone will praise you for your righteousness and your willingness to go against Yan Jiecheng for the sake of your son."
Liu Haizhong hesitated for a moment, thinking that twenty dollars was better than nothing, and that there was also a reputation, so he nodded and agreed: "Okay, twenty is twenty. You can remember what I said today.
Be filial to us."
Zhang Xiuhua and Liu Guangtian looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief. Although twenty dollars still made them feel a little pain, it was still much better than before.
After negotiating the deal, Zhang Xiuhua and Liu Guangtian breathed a sigh of relief, but they were still anxious. After all, the sooner this matter was resolved, the better.
Zhang Xiuhua hurriedly said to Liu Haizhong: "Dad, since everything has been negotiated, you should go to Yan Jiecheng to ask for money as soon as possible. This matter cannot be delayed."
Liu Guangtian also echoed: "Yes, Dad, I'm afraid he won't admit it if it's too late."
But Liu Haizhong was not in a hurry. He sat back on the stool, picked up the wine glass and shook it: "Why are you so anxious? I have to drink enough wine before I have the energy to deal with that kid." As he said that, he poured it for himself.
I got a glass of wine and drank it slowly.
Liu Guangtian was a little anxious: "Dad, what can you do if you are drunk now? If you don't get the money then, what trouble will happen?"
Liu Haizhong glared at him: "What do you know? I know it well. If I don't drink some wine, how can I have the momentum to control Yan Jiecheng?"
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Liu Haizhong drank a bottle of wine in one breath. The wine was so strong that his face turned red and his eyes were a little blurry, but his momentum was stronger. He stood up unsteadily and waved his hand: "Let's go.
Go find that boy Yan Jiecheng!" With that, he led Liu Guangtian and Zhang Xiuhua towards the third uncle's house.
When I arrived at the door of the third uncle's house, I saw the third uncle squatting at the door, concentrating on picking up the waste.
The third uncle usually likes to pick up some waste products to support his family. Now he is sorting out those bottles, cans, waste paper and the like.
When he looked up, he saw them coming from his bangs, and a warm smile immediately appeared on his face, without noticing anything strange at all.
"Hey, Hai Zhong, Guang Tian, Xiu Hua, why are you here? Come in and sit down."
As the third uncle said this, he put down the waste products in his hands, stood up and patted the dust on his body.
He looked at the few people with his eyes, feeling a little confused as to why these people came together.
Liu Haizhong smelled of alcohol and took two steps forward with some staggering steps. He pointed at Liu Guangtian's bruised face and said loudly to the third uncle: "Yan Laoji, look at your son.
What a good thing Yan Jiecheng did! He didn't tell Guangtian he owed ninety yuan, but he beat Guangtian like this."
When the third uncle heard this, the smile on his face disappeared instantly and his brows furrowed.
He looked at Liu Guangtian and found that Liu Guangtian's face was indeed seriously injured, with several obvious bruises and some broken skin at the corners of his mouth.
The third uncle felt a thump in his heart. He knew that his son was sometimes unreliable, but he didn't expect that he would cause such a big trouble this time.
"Liu Haizhong, what...what's going on? Why did Jie Cheng fight with Guangtian? And this money..." The third uncle's eyes widened, his face full of disbelief. He knew very well that the ninety yuan
Money is not a small amount. In this day and age, everyone's salary is generally only more than 20 yuan. This 90 yuan is almost equivalent to four months' salary of an ordinary person. A dispute over such a large amount of money can be a big deal.
He was quite frightened.
"Haizhong, please don't take it for granted. Although this child is naughty sometimes, he won't do such a thing, right? Is there any misunderstanding here?"
The third uncle tried to defend his son while wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.
He really didn't want to believe that Yan Jiecheng would do such a thing of fighting and defaulting on debts. After all, if this spread, his son's reputation would be ruined, and he would have to pay such a large sum of money, which the family could not afford.
Liu Haizhong sneered: "Misunderstanding? Look at Guangtian's face. Is this caused by a misunderstanding? The evidence of your son's good deeds is conclusive, so don't even think about protecting him. If you don't resolve this matter today,
, we are not done yet!" His eyes were sharp, staring at the third uncle closely, without giving in a step.
When the neighbors heard the noise, they gathered around and whispered to each other.
"Why did Yan Jiecheng beat Liu Guangtian like this?"
"Ninety yuan, this is no joke."
"Looks like there's something good to watch today."
Zhang Xiuhua couldn't help but said: "Third uncle, we don't want to make things big, but Yan Jiecheng really went too far. We deserve the ninety yuan. Not only did he not give it, he also beat people. You
You need to give us an explanation."
Liu Guangtian also nodded fiercely, his eyes full of grievance and anger.
The third uncle was very anxious at this time. After realizing the seriousness of the matter, he turned around and rushed into the house without saying a word.
He hurriedly came to Yan Jiecheng's door, raised his hand and knocked hard. The knock on the door was urgent and loud, and the sound of "dong dong dong" echoed in the house.
Yan Jiecheng was lying on the bed, fast asleep. He played outside too late last night and was having a sweet dream now.
Suddenly I was awakened by the knock on the door, "Who is it? Why are you knocking? You're not letting anyone sleep anymore!"
Yan Jiecheng opened the door angrily and was about to curse when he realized it was the third uncle. His brows furrowed even more tightly and his tone was full of impatience: "Dad, what are you doing? There's such a big noise and I'm still sleeping! You
Aren’t you going to meet Zhang Li in the evening? Why do you have time to disturb me? "
When the third uncle heard what Yan Jiecheng said, he was angry and anxious, and his face turned red.
He didn't bother to explain Zhang Li's matter to Yan Jiecheng, and said quickly: "Jiecheng, don't worry about that. Liu Guangtian is outside, and his father Liu Haizhong is also there. They said that you owe Liu Guangtian ninety yuan, and you still give him the money."
He hit, what happened?"
When Yan Jiecheng heard this, he suddenly sobered up a little, and his expression changed slightly. But he still said harshly: "Humph, they are talking nonsense, since when did I owe him money? And they beat people, I have never done such a thing."
Yan Jiecheng didn't expect that Liu Guangtian would feel that there was trouble in the courtyard. Didn't he understand that if Li Weidong found out about this, they would all be in big trouble?
The third uncle anxiously pulled Yan Jiecheng's arm: "Don't lie. If this matter is true, we have to solve it quickly. Do you know how many people are outside now? If this matter gets serious, we won't be able to do it."
Eat the good fruit."
Yan Jiecheng shook off the third uncle's hand and looked out the door in a panic. Seeing Liu Haizhong's angry face and the injuries on Liu Guangtian's face, he secretly groaned in his heart, knowing that he was in big trouble this time.
Yan Jiecheng's eyes flickered and he felt a little flustered. He lowered his voice and said to the third uncle: "Dad, just go out and tell them that I'm not at home. Just send them away."
When the third uncle heard this, he frowned and looked embarrassed: "How can this be done? I am an old teacher. I have been teaching and educating people for so many years. How can I lie? I can't do this kind of thing."
Yan Jiecheng was so anxious that he stamped his feet. He pulled the third uncle's sleeves and begged: "Dad, please help me just this once. If they let them in, I will be doomed. I can't get the ninety yuan now."
Come out, and if I admit that I beat Liu Guangtian, I will definitely be beaten."
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"Jie Cheng, we have to face the problem, we can't escape. Lying will only make things worse."
Yan Jiecheng was reluctant: "Dad, if you don't help me, I will really be ruined. Please make an exception this time. From now on, I will definitely be a good person and never cause trouble again." The atmosphere around him became tense, and the door opened.
Liu Haizhong and others outside seemed to be a little impatient with waiting, and there were a few more urging sounds.
Under Yan Jiecheng's pleading, the third uncle was reluctant, but he still sighed helplessly. He opened the door and walked out slowly.
Outside the door, Liu Haizhong and the others were waiting impatiently. Seeing the third uncle coming out, Liu Haizhong frowned and asked, "Where is Yan Laojie, Yan Jiecheng? Let him come out!"
The third uncle's eyes averted and he stammered: "Haizhong, Xie Cheng... Xie Cheng is not at home, he has gone out."
Liu Haizhong became angry when he heard this. He took a step forward and approached the third uncle: "Yan Laoji, don't play tricks with me. We are all here guarding. Where can he go? Tell him to come out quickly. Don't force him.
I'll do it."
The neighbors also started whispering, and everyone could tell there was something fishy going on here.
Liu Guangtian was even more angry: "Third uncle, you can't protect him. We are here to demand justice today."
Zhang Xiuhua also echoed: "Yes, third uncle, we don't believe what you say. Yan Jiecheng must be in the house."
The third uncle's face was red. He knew that his lie was full of loopholes, but the situation was at this point. He was riding a tiger and couldn't get off. He could only bite the bullet and continue: "He is really not here. I didn't lie to you. When he comes back, I will ask him to find you."
.”
But his voice became smaller and smaller, and his confidence was obviously lacking.
The third uncle felt that he would never be able to hold his head up again in this life.