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Qin Huairu at least managed to gain some advantage, but Yan Bugui in the front yard didn't gain any advantage at all.

He went over several times, wanting to join, but was rejected by Xu Damao and the others.

This made Yan Bugui hold a grudge.

He didn't dare to step forward himself, so he kept seeking out Yi Zhonghai.

"Old Yi, Xu Damao and the others are really outrageous."

Men and women gather together to eat every day. What will outsiders think if they find out?

You haven't been to Xu Damao's house and haven't seen what's going on there.

I've been there, and I saw it clearly.

Tang Yanling's two best friends sat on either side of Xu Damao, drinking with him.

Their bodies were practically nestled into Xu Damao's arms.

Also, the day before yesterday when I went there, I found Xu Damao drinking a toast with one of them.

They're not husband and wife, why would they drink nuptial wine?

Yi Zhonghai was already unhappy about Bang Geng and Tang Yanling contacting Xu Damao, and after hearing about this, he became even more unhappy.

He also knew that Yan Bugui's motives for telling him these things were impure.

He didn't care about Yan Bugui's motives; the more Yan Bugui relied on him and listened to him, the happier he was.

Yi Zhonghai was afraid that Yan Bugui would lie and make things difficult for him.

"Are you telling the truth?"

Yan Bugui said, "Look at what you're saying, do you think I'm the kind of person who tells lies?"

Yi Zhonghai said, "Haven't you told enough lies already?"

He was tricked quite a few times because of Yan Bugui's lies.

"I'm not doubting you. It's just that this matter is really too serious."

This is a moral issue.

Yan Bugui was finally satisfied. He was a cultured man with integrity and would never slander anyone.

"Of course I know this is a moral issue. So I'm even less likely to lie."

If you don't believe me, you can go and see for yourself.

Yi Zhonghai would never do such a thing.

Going to someone else's house for a meal is the most annoying thing to do.

Apart from Sha Zhu, Yi Zhonghai never went to anyone else's house while eating.

In their eyes, Sha Zhu was a fool, and going to his house was an honor for him.

However, the fact that Yan Bugui allowed him to go see it suggests that what Yan Bugui said was true.

Yi Zhonghai was relieved and went out to find Qin Huairu.

After he had Yan Bugui tell Qin Huairu about the matter, he said, "Huairu, you see, I told you long ago that Xu Damao is not a good person."

Look at him, how old is he, still taking advantage of young girls.

They've lost all sense of shame.

Qin Huairu didn't speak, but looked at Yi Zhonghai with a resentful expression, which made Yi Zhonghai feel uneasy.

Yi Zhonghai quickly understood Qin Huairu's meaning and looked extremely embarrassed.

He was the first person in the courtyard to take advantage of a young girl.

Yi Zhonghai quickly put this awkwardness out of his mind.

It was Qin Huairu who took the initiative to fall for him back then.

He was still a young man when he fell in love with Qin Huairu.

It can't be considered an old cow eating young grass.

"Huai Ru, this is a serious moral issue."

If others find out, how will the people in our compound ever go out and face people again?

Also, I remember that Yanling's two best friends are both married.

If their families find out and come looking for them, our entire neighborhood will lose face.

Yan Bugui kept giving Yi Zhonghai meaningful glances. He had come to see Yi Zhonghai, but this wasn't the matter he wanted to discuss.

He wanted to talk about the issue of food.

Yi Zhonghai pretended not to notice Yan Bugui's meaningful glance.

For him, eating is important, but it's nothing compared to old age.

Qin Huai cursed him in her heart as a shameless scoundrel before saying, "You don't know, Yanling's two best friends are both divorced."

They are both single now, and Xu Damao is also single.

What they call it, yes, it's called free love.

Yi Zhonghai never expected Qin Huairu to say that.

"Divorced? When did that happen?"

Qin Huai said, "It was just a couple of days ago. It's not something to be proud of, there's no need to make it public knowledge."

"Don't tell anyone." Yi Zhonghai said, "Was it Xu Damao's idea?"

I knew Xu Damao wouldn't do anything right.

Doesn't he understand the principle that it's better to tear down a temple than to break up a marriage?

They think they can do whatever they want just because they have a little money.

He dreams.

I absolutely will not allow this to happen.

Qin Huairu couldn't help but roll her eyes.

She's starting to not understand Yi Zhonghai anymore. Why does he bother with all this trivial stuff?

"What? Their divorce has nothing to do with Xu Damao."

"Don't meddle in other people's business."

When Yi Zhonghai heard Qin Huairu complain that he was meddling in other people's business, he was so angry that he couldn't speak.

Qin Huairu would never have said that before.

Now that he's old, they think he's useless and actually say such things about him.

Yan Bugui sensed something was wrong as he listened to their conversation: "Why are you two arguing?"

We're talking about Xu Damao's case now.

Huai Ru, Lao Yi meant well.

What I just said is all what I saw with my own eyes.

Old Yi was also worried that your daughter-in-law was being corrupted by Xu Damao.

We are all intelligent people, and we know each other very well, so we all understand what the other means.

Qin Huairu didn't want to break ties with Yi Zhonghai, so she didn't continue the conversation.

"Old Yan, I'm not trying to be mean, but everyone knows who Xu Damao is."

You may think you're acting out of kindness, but do you think he'll be happy about it?

We don't get along with him, so let's just leave his business alone.

If Qin Huai is not willing, this matter cannot be accomplished.

Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui could only continue to sulk at home.

After Qin Huai left Yi Zhonghai's house, he told Tang Yanling what had happened.

Tang Yanling cursed, "Is Third Uncle crazy? He's shameless for a little food."

"He deserves it if his children are unfilial."

Qin Huairu said, "That's just the kind of person he is."

I feel uneasy if I don't get a good deal every day.

When you eat at Xu Damao's house in the future, please be more careful.

He'll do anything to gain an advantage.

"It would be bad if he wrote a letter of complaint and reported it to the police station."

Tang Yanling pursed her lips: "We've done nothing wrong, we're just having a meal together, what could possibly happen?"

Besides, even if he wanted to go later, he wouldn't be able to.

Qin Huairu was taken aback: "What's wrong? Xu Damao isn't going to treat us anymore?"

Tang Yanling said, "No. Today he asked Banggeng to go out and help with the work. When he left, he told me that we should eat at a restaurant from now on."

Eating at home is too much trouble.

Qin Huairu was displeased.

When eating at home, she can't bring a big bowl over, but Banggeng will bring her food back.

If she goes to a restaurant, they definitely won't be able to bring her food anymore.

"Why did you go to a restaurant? That will cost a lot of money."

If you're worried about him going over there, I can help you keep him away.

Tang Yanling said, "No need. Eating out is fine. What's the point of getting all angry over a meal?"

And so, Xu Damao and his group went to a restaurant outside for their meal.

Yan Bugui was truly hopeless now, and he was even angrier.

The three women comforted him, saying, "Don't get upset and ruin your health. If they don't want you to eat, then don't eat."

Yan Bugui retorted angrily, "What are you saying? Do you think I care about that meal?"
He eats good food in the courtyard every day and doesn't bring any for us elders; he doesn't respect us at all.

"I'm the third oldest man in the courtyard, at least he could have been a little more polite to me."

The problem has now evolved from simply eating to a matter of saving face.

The old woman said, "What's the use of getting angry with me?"

Yan Bugui snorted: "If he won't let me have an easy time, he won't have an easy time either. You should spread the word about him in the neighborhood."

I'll go see Xu Fugui tomorrow. (End of Chapter)