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"Does being a small business owner mean you're rich?" Banggeng asked, puzzled.

There was nothing Yan Bugui could do, so he pretended to be poor in the courtyard every day.

To make money, they wouldn't even spare their own children.

He was about the same age as Yan Jiekuang and Yan Jiedi.

As a child, he went to school without any worries.

The two siblings, however, had to collect recyclables after school.

The purpose of collecting recyclables is to earn money to pay off debts.

Bang Geng really couldn't understand how Yan Bugui could be a rich man.

Qin Huai asked, "Can you become a small business owner if you don't have money?"

"But, he usually..."

"You can't just pretend normally," Qin Huairu said helplessly.

Considering her illustrious reputation, how could she have given birth to such a dull-witted son?

"what……"

Tang Yanling rolled her eyes and said, "What 'ah'? Think about it carefully. If Uncle San can afford a bicycle and a TV, how could he not have money?"

Bang Geng was dumbfounded.

He truly wouldn't have guessed these things if they hadn't been pointed out.

His most profound impression of Yan Bugui was that he would taste the manure cart to see if it was salty or bland.

This is not an attempt to slander Yan Bugui.

When he was a child, the sanitation workers cleaned the toilet for He Yuzhu's family.

When the sanitation worker was leaving with his sanitation truck, Yan Bugui stopped him and questioned him several times.

Tang Yanling asked curiously, "Mom, how many secrets are still hidden in our compound?"

Qin Huairu said mysteriously, "There are many secrets in the courtyard."

Those are not things you can find out.

Just listen to me, you can't go wrong.

"I'm your mother, would I ever hurt you?"

Bang Geng wanted to say more, but Tang Yanling stopped him.

Tang Yanling understood that Qin Huairu would tell Banggeng because they were mother and son.

Qin Huairu was unwilling to say it because he was wary of her.

The more they do this, the more it proves that Qin Huairu's words are true.

There are many secrets in the courtyard house that he doesn't know.

"Don't ask anymore. The elders will take care of their own affairs."

All we have to do is listen to Mom.

Hearing Tang Yanling's words, Qin Huairu thought of herself.

When Jia Zhangshi told her these things, she behaved the same way as Tang Yanling.

But the more her daughter-in-law resembled her, the more uncomfortable she felt.

To be like her means to follow the same path as her.

Xu Damao hummed a little tune as he entered the courtyard.

The drama in the front yard has been going on for decades without changing, and it won't change for some time to come.

The drama at the Intermediate People's Court has changed today.

Waiting by the pool was no longer just Tang Yanling, but the couple.

"What are you two doing sitting outside in this freezing weather?"

Tang Yanling stood up with a smile: "Uncle Xu is back. We just put the child to sleep, and we were afraid of waking him up."

You have no idea how much trouble it is when the child wakes up.

Xu Damao smiled and said, "I know."

When my precious baby was little, her cries were so loud!

If we don't take good care of her when she wakes up at night, neither my husband nor I will get any sleep.

Tang Yanling quietly nudged the stick: "That's right, I've been driven to despair by that little devil."

Bang Geng then came to his senses and took out a cigarette from his pocket: "Uncle Xu, you have a cigarette."

Xu Damao glanced at the Daqianmen cigarettes in Banggeng's hand, and smiled as he pulled out a pack of special-supply cigarettes from his pocket.

This was taken from He Yuzhu.

"Try this. He Yuzhu got it from his father-in-law."

It was specially delivered to me.

Tang Yanling's eyes lit up: "These are special-supply cigarettes. Uncle Xu, could I have one?"

The mysterious, specially supplied cigarettes were a symbol of status.

Xu Damao looked down at the cigarettes and found that there were only five cigarettes left.

He took out one and gave the rest to Tang Yanling: "Here, have a smoke."

Tang Yanling took the cigarette and thanked Xu Damao repeatedly. Banggeng was also attracted by the special-supply cigarettes and reached out to take one to try.

Tang Yanling slapped his hand away: "Why are you pulling at me? If Wutong smells it, she won't be able to sleep again."

Banggeng stared at the pack of cigarettes with reluctant eyes until Tang Yanling put it in her pocket.

Tang Yanling ignored him, put the cigarettes down, and then smiled at Xu Damao, saying, "Such good cigarettes are like a cow chewing on a peony."

I'll keep it for him for now.

Xu Damao didn't mind and said, "It's my fault. I forgot you have children at home."

You two sit here, I'm going home now.

"Uncle Xu, wait a minute." Tang Yanling nudged the stick again.

Bang Geng hesitated for a moment, then said, forcing himself to speak, "Uncle Xu, I'd like to invite you to dinner."

Xu Damao was stunned.

It's quite rare for the Jia family to host a dinner party.

When Jia Dongxu was alive, he only invited him a few times.

"If you have something to say, just say so. You don't need to treat me."

Bang Geng was about to speak when Tang Yanling interrupted him.

Tang Yanling rolled her eyes at him, annoyed that he was so clueless.

I told you not to treat us, so you didn't.

They were just being polite, and you took it seriously.

"Uncle Xu, we sincerely want to invite you to dinner."

Xu Damao glanced behind them and asked, "Does your family agree?"

Tang Yanling gave up on any hope of getting help and said directly, "Of course we can make the decision."

Xu Damao chuckled: "You should go home and ask someone who can make the decision."

Don't wait until I finish this meal to hold a hospital-wide meeting to lecture me.

Qin Huairu, who was eavesdropping inside the room, looked slightly embarrassed.

Yi Zhonghai, who was eavesdropping on the other side, showed a hint of anger on his face.

Tang Yanling had only heard of the college-wide assembly, but had never seen one, and was unaware of its significance and importance.

She said directly, "Why hold a hospital-wide meeting? You are my and Banggeng's elder. It's only right that we, as the younger generation, invite you to dinner."

Don't worry, it's my wife and I who paid for it; nobody can interfere.

Curious about their purpose, Xu Damao said, "Okay. Let's skip the restaurant and just...stay at my place."

Realizing that going to the Jia family's house was inappropriate and posed significant risks, Xu Damao decided to stay at his own home instead.

Tang Yanling readily agreed: "No problem. Uncle Xu, could you please invite Uncle He over as well?"

I had Banggeng apologize to him.

Xu Damao thought to himself, "This is your real purpose."

He dared not agree on behalf of He Yuzhu, and besides, He Yuzhu was unlikely to come.

It wasn't just because He Yuzhu didn't get along with the people in the courtyard, but mainly because he didn't have the time.

He Yuzhu has too many things to do; he doesn't have time to deal with these trivial matters every day.

"Don't even think about it. He's been incredibly busy lately."

We're not only going to Shanghai, but also to Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

If you're only here to see him, then you shouldn't eat this meal.

"Don't misunderstand," Tang Yanling quickly explained, "I just said it offhand, I didn't mean anything by it."

She knew very well that He Yuzhu had a particularly bad relationship with the Jia family.

If you want to get in touch with He Yuzhu, you can't rush it.

"Uncle Xu, I am a junior, and I don't know about the things that happened before."

I've heard Bang Geng mention it, and I know the reason behind it.

I'm the kind of person who judges what's right, not what's personal.

I don't think Uncle He is to blame for what happened before.

Since Uncle He is busy, we won't bother him.

Could you please help us apologize to Uncle He?

That's quite a bold statement.

Xu Damao couldn't help but applaud Tang Yanling's courage.

It's important to know the rules set by Yi Zhonghai.

There are no bad elders in the world, only inconsiderate juniors.

So no matter when, those who are older are always right.

It took a lot of courage for Tang Yanling to say these things in the courtyard.

"Based on what you've said, I'll treat you to this drink. It'll be at my place tomorrow night, and I'll prepare the food and drinks."

Tang Yanling tried to be polite, but Xu Damao didn't give her the chance. (End of Chapter)