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The four members of Liu Guangqi's family quickly made Liu Haizhong and his wife happy.

"Dad, I finished work at almost 11 o'clock yesterday, and I didn't call you because I was afraid of disturbing your rest."

What was up when you called me yesterday?

Hearing that his son would be busy until 11 p.m., Liu Haizhong felt sorry for him and forgot the purpose of his visit.

"Is your factory that busy?"

Liu Guangqi sighed: "Isn't there any other way? Most factories are pretty much the same now."

Poor performance meant the products they produced couldn't be sold, leaving them unable to pay their workers' wages.

We leaders are so afraid the workers will riot that we can't sleep well every night.

In Liu Haizhong's mind, the heavens are number one, and those in charge are number two.

A mere worker dares to cause trouble for his superiors; that's tantamount to rebelling against the Heavenly Gang.

"If anyone causes trouble, just fire them. Make an example of them to warn others, and that will do the trick."

Liu Guangqi said with a wry smile, "If we fire them, they'll make an even bigger fuss."

Besides, I'm just a minor section chief; my word doesn't count.

If someone has to be fired, that's the factory manager's decision.

If I speak up, what if the factory manager can't handle it and I end up taking the blame?

Liu Haizhong said, seemingly understanding but not quite, "What you said makes sense."

That's not what he really thought.

In his mind, it was an honor for a junior leader to take the blame for a senior leader, just like when he took the blame for Li Huaide.

If you don't take the blame for your boss, why should your boss value you?

But it was his beloved eldest son who said it, and he couldn't refute his son's words.

Liu Guangqi said, "I've been busy with this lately, so I really can't go back to see you."

Qi Hong helped explain, "Yes, Mom and Dad, you don't know, ever since Guang Qi was promoted, he hasn't been able to come home until 10 p.m.."

The little raise isn't even enough to cover all that busy work.

If you ask me, he shouldn't have been the section chief.

Liu Haizhong became anxious: "You can't say that. Since ancient times, being an official has always been the best thing."

If you don't have enough wages, just tell your mom and ask her to give you some.

Regardless, I must continue in this position, and ideally, I should become a high-ranking official.

When money was mentioned, Auntie Er realized what was going on and quickly and quietly kicked her bangs.

Liu Haizhong was preoccupied with how to persuade Liu Guangqi to become an official.

He was suddenly kicked and immediately asked, "Why did you kick me?"
"For Guangqi to become an official is a matter of bringing glory to the family and ancestors; you're still reluctant to part with that little bit of money?"

The second aunt was terrified.

She couldn't let Liu Guangqi misunderstand and think that she, as his mother, didn't support him.

“Guangqi, don’t listen to your dad. Do you think I’m that kind of person? I kicked your dad to remind him to talk to Guangqi about serious matters.”

Liu Guangqi smiled and asked, "Mom, what's going on?"

At this moment, Liu Haizhong also realized what was going on and quickly said, "It's all because of your two younger brothers."

Upon hearing this, Liu Guangqi frowned.

He had no conflicts with the Liu brothers, Liu Guangtian and Liu Haizhong. If there was any conflict, it was about who would take care of Liu Haizhong and his wife.

Anyway, he wasn't willing to serve Liu Haizhong and his wife.

He wouldn't get involved in his two younger brothers' affairs as long as they didn't pass the buck to him.

"Did they make you angry again? Dad, I need to say something to you."

Guangtian and Guangfu are not young anymore. Don't treat them like you did when they were kids, hitting them all the time.

"I didn't hit them. I haven't hit them in years. If you don't believe me, ask your mother," Liu Haizhong quickly explained.

It's not that he doesn't want to hit him, it's just that his son is too old to hit him anymore.

Liu Guangqi said, "Don't worry. I was just saying. They're getting old, and their children aren't young anymore."

The second aunt chimed in, "Guangqi, you've really misunderstood. Your dad stopped hitting them a long time ago."

Even if they do something wrong, your dad will only say a few words to them at most.

Liu Guangqi asked in confusion, "Then what happened to them?"

Liu Haizhong sighed and voiced his suspicions. This immediately alarmed Liu Guangqi.

He doesn't care if his two younger brothers inherit more of the family fortune, but he can't accept that they leave him nothing at all.

"Are you sure? Xu Damao really said that?"

The second aunt said, "Xu Damao didn't mention their names. It was your first and third uncles who told your dad."

Liu Guangqi was speechless: "No way. My uncles have cheated my dad so many times in their lives, how can you still believe them?"

The second aunt had no way to explain it.

Liu Haizhong stepped forward to explain: "What they said makes sense. Xu Damao wouldn't say those things for no reason."

Moreover, they both have their retirement savings in their hands, while my money was taken away by Guangtian and Guangfu.

Guangtian and Guangfu went to Shanghai, except for making a phone call home at the very beginning.

We haven't heard a thing since, and your mother and I are getting increasingly worried.

Liu Guangqi was also a little puzzled after hearing this.

Xu Damao didn't seem to be just saying it casually.

In the entire courtyard, only three people, including Liu Haizhong, need to worry about their retirement.

Since Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui both have their own money, the only problem is with Liu Haizhong.

"Did you go to Guan Tian and Guang Fu's houses?"

“We went there this morning, and their wife and children are at home,” Aunt Er said quickly.

Upon hearing this, Liu Guangqi felt much relieved. His wife and child were there, and the two of them would return sooner or later.

"Then what are you still worried about?"

The second aunt said, "I overheard someone saying while your father and I were having breakfast that some people, once they have money, don't need their wives and sons anymore."

After hearing this, Liu Guangqi looked at his second aunt with a reproach.

What kind of person do they take their own son for?

In their eyes, is a biological son the kind of person who would abandon his wife and children?
Liu Guangqi didn't think his two younger brothers were capable of doing such a thing.

He could believe it if you said his two younger brothers were unfilial.

But he didn't believe that his two younger brothers would abandon their wives and sons for that little bit of money.

"Why don't you ask Xu Damao directly?"

"Xu Damao drank too much last night. He wasn't awake when we left," Liu Haizhong explained.

Liu Guangqi felt like screaming for help.

My parents are really unreliable.

For the sake of that pitiful amount of face, they made things so complicated.

They could have just asked Xu Damao directly, but instead they listened to other people's nonsense and wild guesses.

Qi Hong was almost laughing in exasperation at the couple's stupidity.

She winked at Liu Guangqi: "Go to the courtyard house with your parents and ask Xu Damao properly. Don't let them worry."

Liu Guangqi was reluctant to go back to the courtyard house, but he couldn't stay away.

With his two younger brothers not home, he was genuinely afraid that Liu Haizhong would cling to him and refuse to leave.

"I'll go back to the courtyard house with you and ask Xu Damao, how is it?"

"Okay." The couple, not expecting such a pleasant surprise, immediately agreed.

Liu Guangqi didn't want the couple to stay in his house, so he got up and took them back to the courtyard house.

As soon as they left, Liu Lu complained, "How could Grandpa and Grandma be so stupid?"

Qi Hong frowned: "They are your grandparents."

Liu Lu pouted: "I know they are my grandparents, but I would rather not have them."

Of all people to offend, they had to offend He Yuzhu's family.

The children from those families in the courtyard can eat at Chaoyang Restaurant anytime without paying.

"I also come from a courtyard house, can I?"

"That's right, Xu Zhenbao goes to Chaoyang Hotel as if she's going to her own home."

Liu Zheng nodded in agreement, his eyes filled with disdain for Liu Haizhong and his wife. (End of Chapter)