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Everyone present was smart enough to see through Liu Guangqi's ulterior motives.

They were disdainful, but they didn't show it.

Since there was no benefit for them, the Yan family members chose to remain indifferent and not get involved.

The Liu brothers knew that talking was useless; in the end, they would have to prove themselves through their own actions.

“Your parents spoil you the most, so you should visit them more often. Otherwise, I’m afraid we won’t be able to persuade them,” Liu Guangtian made a small request.

Liu Guangqi was also aware that everyone present knew what he was thinking.

He's a man of pride, and he couldn't bear not contributing at all.

"How about this, I'll go back once every quarter from now on."

After a pause, Liu Guangqi offered another explanation.

"I'm too busy with work, mainly because I don't have time."

"Pah!" Liu Guangfu said angrily, "No matter how busy you are, can you be as busy as Li Pan?"
He works at the Industry Bureau and goes home at least once a week.

Liu Guangqi was getting annoyed: "Then what do you suggest we do?"

Liu Guangfu and Liu Guangtian exchanged a glance: "We don't ask for much, you just have to go back once a week."

"Impossible." Liu Guangqi refused without even thinking.

This is more painful for him than killing him.

The three Liu brothers started arguing.

Finally, Yan Jiecheng stepped forward to mediate: "Stop arguing, all of you."

"Brother Guangqi, you only go back once a quarter, that's really too infrequent."

Liu Guangqi said with dissatisfaction, "Then I can't go back every week."

I need to rest myself, and I can't neglect your sister-in-law's parents either.

Everyone knew that Liu Guangqi was just making up an excuse. However, the wise people didn't expose him.

The Yan family's children also used this excuse to refuse to go home.

Yan Jiefang said, "I have an idea. Brother Guangqi can go back once a month."

A month is neither a long nor a short time.

What do you think?

This time, Liu Guangqi did not refuse rashly.

He knew very well that once a month was already taking good care of him.

In the end, Liu Guangqi agreed: "Okay."

The Liu brothers felt that the number of times was too few, but they didn't have any good solutions.

If Liu Guangqi really doesn't go home, what can they do?

Furthermore, the two were worried that Liu Guangqi was returning too frequently, and that Liu Haizhong and his wife would secretly give Liu Guangqi benefits.

"We agree."

Now the Liu family's problem is solved.

Next up is the Yan family.

The Yan family members, who had just been watching the commotion, immediately became cautious and serious.

Compared to the Liu family, the Yan family's situation is more complicated.

This complicated situation doesn't involve the children, but rather Yan Bugui and his wife.

Now that Liu Haizhong is older and has experienced the move of the Liu Guangtian brothers, his temper has improved considerably.

Although he would still scold the Liu brothers, he was still quite good to the two children.

Liu Guangtian and his wife stay at home and occasionally ask for some pocket money.

As long as it's not too much and you can provide a legitimate reason, Liu Haizhong will generally give it to you.

For example, during the Chinese New Year, Liu Guangtian said he wanted to buy mutton for Liu Haizhong and asked for 500 yuan.

Without asking any questions, Liu Haizhong gave the money to Liu Guangtian.

Afterwards, Liu Guangtian bought some mutton, but it was clearly not enough to make 500 yuan.

Liu Haizhong did not pursue the matter further.

If it were the Yan family, things would be different.

Even if Yan Bugui were willing to give it, the Yan family's children wouldn't be able to get a single penny from him.

The Yan family's children can go back without any problem.

But even after returning, there are still many problems to solve.

Not to mention the travel expenses they incurred themselves.

When they go back, will they return empty-handed, or will they have bought something?

Back in the courtyard house, do we need to pay for food and water?
These all need to be resolved.

Yan Jiefang and Yan Jiekuang exchanged a glance and reached a consensus.

"Brother, you'll be staying in the courtyard, so I'll leave this matter to you."

"Yes, big brother, the matter of taking care of our parents is now in your hands."

The two Yan brothers spoke up one after the other. Yan Jiecheng was immediately displeased: "Why should I be given all the responsibilities?"

“It’s more convenient for you to live in a courtyard house,” Yan Jiefang explained.

Yan Jiekuang then said, "It's me. You know what our parents' situation is."

If we go back home and have a drink of water, they might ask us for money.

Our expenses would be far too high.

You're different.

I can take care of them on my way home every day.

Yan Jiecheng was amused by their reasons: "When I'm at home, he doesn't ask me for money anymore."

Do you know what? I don't dare go into his house now.

My son is staying at my mother-in-law's house; I don't dare hand him over to them.

What am I afraid of?
"Isn't it just because I'm afraid they'll ask me for money?"

Yan Jiefang said, "Brother, you don't actually need to spend much money."

"If you just give those elderly folks a lunchbox of their restaurant's leftovers every day, they'll be very happy."

Hao Min, the eldest sister-in-law, was unhappy: "Then we might as well give them money."

There was something that several people didn't say aloud.

The leftovers in Yan Jiefang's mouth were definitely not leftovers from others.

They didn't dare bring the leftovers home to their parents.

If you were to contract an infectious disease as a result, that would be even more troublesome.

So-called leftovers are simply food that has been served in advance.

This is basically the same as the newly made one.

When Hao Min calculates the cost, she will naturally calculate it based on the cost of the newly prepared dishes.

So the Yan family members started arguing.

The Yan family's arguments were much more civilized than those of the Liu brothers.

Each of them would come up with a bunch of reasons to persuade the other party.

Liu Guangqi watched the Yan brothers' argument with curiosity, and suddenly noticed that Yan Jiedi was also watching the show from the side.

When he realized that Yan Jiedi had discovered him, he simply smiled at her and said nothing.

After the Yan brothers had been arguing for a while and it was almost over, Liu Guangqi also stepped forward.

"All of you should keep quiet. You all agreed to let me go home earlier."

"Now it's your turn, why don't you agree?"

Yan Jiekuang said, "That's different. Everyone knows Second Uncle."

You won't lose money as long as you go back.

What about us?
Even when I get home and have a sip of hot water, I'm on guard against my parents asking for money.

"What do you think we should do?"

Liu Guangqi knew that Yan Jiekuang was telling the truth.

In other words, it's because the air quality is bad for calculating money. If it were easy to calculate money, he estimated that Yan Bugui would have already started calculating money with his sons.

The complexity of the Yan family's situation is comparable to the US-Soviet rivalry.

However, this matter still needs to be resolved.

If the Yan family children are unfilial, it will force Yan Bugui to seek refuge with Yi Zhonghai.

Once Yan Bugui pledges allegiance to Yi Zhonghai, he will help Yi Zhonghai plot against Liu Haizhong.

If Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui joined forces to scheme against Liu Haizhong, it was virtually impossible for them to fail.

Unless he goes home every day and acts like a dutiful son or grandson.

Otherwise, you'll fall for it sooner or later.

He couldn't possibly go back to the courtyard house every day and face Liu Haizhong.

To protect the Liu family's assets, one must first protect the Yan family's assets.

He had to help the Yan family solve this problem.

Thinking about Yan Jiecheng's interference in the Liu family's affairs, Liu Guangqi decided to retaliate.

"To be fair, you're worried that when you go back, Uncle San will come after you for money."

Is that right?

"Yes." This is what Yan Jiefang and Yan Jiekuang were most worried about.

They were genuinely afraid of Yan Bugui's schemes.

Liu Guangqi said, "If you go back to the courtyard house and don't drink water or eat in Uncle San's room, then it'll be fine."

You can talk to Uncle San in the courtyard and let everyone know how filial you are.

If you really want water or food, go to Jiecheng's house.

That solves the problem. (End of Chapter)