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The conflict between Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu was merely a struggle for power and control of the property; neither of them ever intended to break off their relationship.

They both knew in their hearts that the two were in a relationship where the wolf could not live without the jackal, and the jackal could not live without the wolf.

With Banggeng's accident, both of their hopes were dashed.

Yi Zhonghai said nothing and went straight to the backyard.

Yan Bugui saw this and turned to go home.

The three women said to him, "Why don't you go check the backyard? Guangtian and Guangfu carried so many bags; they must have a lot of good stuff inside."

Yan Bugui said, "What's the rush? Old Yi just left. I'll go later."

The three women said, "You'll be too late if you go later. Qin Huairu must have sent him."

"If Lao Liu gives him everything, what will we get out of him?"

Yan Bugui laughed: "Old Yi isn't in the mood to ask Old Liu for benefits right now."

"He doesn't want it, but Qin Huairu does."

“Qin Huairu doesn’t have that kind of interest either,” Yan Bugui explained. “Haven’t you heard that Banggeng carries heavy bags at the train station?”

"Given Banggeng's personality, if he hadn't gotten into trouble, would he be carrying heavy bags at the train station?"

After Yan Bugui's explanation, the third aunt understood: "You mean, Banggeng got into trouble in Shanghai."

Did Qin Huai send Lao Yi to the Liu family to gather information?

Yan Bugui nodded: "That's right. Let him find out the information first. I'll go over later."

Yi Zhonghai stopped in the backyard. Based on his understanding of Liu Haizhong, he was certain that Liu Haizhong was dissatisfied with Liu Guangtian and his companion.

Perhaps, they'll even give the two of them a good lesson.

He waited outside, letting Liu Haizhong vent his anger first.

After waiting for a while, instead of hearing Liu Haizhong's angry voice, I heard Liu Haizhong's laughter.

This puzzled Yi Zhonghai, who then pushed open the door and entered the Liu family's house.

Once inside, I understood what had happened.

The Liu brothers, Guangtian and Guangtian, bought new clothes for Liu Haizhong and his second aunt, and the two of them just changed into them.

Yi Zhonghai labeled Liu Guangtian and the other man as sycophants.

Liu Haizhong was in a good mood when he saw Yi Zhonghai barge in and said, "Old Yi, what are you doing?"

Yi Zhonghai didn't realize he was wrong and said directly, "Let me ask Guangtian how Banggeng is doing."

Huai Ru and her sister-in-law were so anxious at home they were almost in tears.

Liu Haizhong said with dissatisfaction, "Then you can't just push the door open and come in."

My wife was just changing clothes at home.

Yi Zhonghai glanced at the second aunt's face, which looked like withered tree bark, and almost vomited.

Even if you offered him a woman like that, he wouldn't be interested.

He knew he would get beaten up for saying that.

Yi Zhonghai downplayed the issue, saying, "What time is it now? Why are you still worrying about such a trivial matter?"

Guangtian and Guangfu were talking in the yard when they interrupted each other, which scared the old lady so much that she fainted.

"If something happens to my sister-in-law, I'd like to see how you explain yourself."

Liu Haizhong was taken aback by Yi Zhonghai and turned to ask his son, "What's going on with the 'banggeng'?"

Liu Guangtian didn't dare to lie, because if he were exposed, the two of them would be in even more trouble.

He then explained the actual situation.

Yi Zhonghai felt his blood rush to his head, his body swayed, and he leaned on the table, panting heavily.

"You're talking nonsense. How could Banggeng possibly lose something?"

Yi Zhonghai wasn't deaf; he overheard people privately discussing how Bang Geng was a master thief.

Although it wasn't a good reputation, it didn't affect his retirement plans, so he didn't ask any further questions.

Now, Liu Guangtian tells him that the Thief Saint has been robbed. Isn't that a joke?
If you say that Bang Geng stole something from someone else, he might believe you.

Liu Guangfu said, "Who's talking nonsense? Bang Geng and Chen Kai work at the Shanghai Railway Station. If you don't believe me, you can go and see for yourself."

Yi Zhonghai stared intently at Liu Guangfu, trying to scare him back.

Liu Guangfu was telling the truth and wasn't afraid at all; Yi Zhonghai's threat failed.

Yi Zhonghai also confirmed that what Liu Guangtian and the other man said might be true.

This was unacceptable to him. Although he hadn't paid for it, it was Qin Huairu who had.

With Qin Huairu's money gone, how will the Jia family survive?

He couldn't just stand by and watch someone die.

Even at this point, he still considered taking care of the Jia family as doing them a favor.

But how to save it?
He only has so much retirement money; how could he bear to take it out?

"How can we lose the money that Bang Geng has?"

Liu Haizhong also learned the truth and felt embarrassed to argue with Yi Zhonghai about breaking into his house.

"Old Yi, don't be sad. Quickly tell Qin Huairu to think of a way to find Banggeng."

Yi Zhonghai panicked and listened to Liu Haizhong's advice, so he went to find Qin Huairu.

After Yi Zhonghai left, Liu Haizhong said to his two sons, "You know about Banggeng, why didn't you bring him back?"

Liu Guangtian said, "If he doesn't want to come back, what should we do? Tie him back with a rope."

If we really do that, we won't be able to come back ourselves.

Dad, you'd better not worry about the sticky stuff.

This time, my brother and I bought a lot of goods in Shanghai.

Once we sell the goods, our family will be rich.

Liu Haizhong is a selfish person. When he heard that his family was going to get rich, he didn't care about Yi Zhonghai anymore.

Have you found a sales channel?

Liu Guangfu said, "That's easy. We'll treat Brother Da Mao to a meal. He knows a lot of people, so I guarantee we can sell it quickly."

Just as Liu Haizhong was about to say something, a mournful cry and a long-lost call to the soul came from the central courtyard.

It turns out that when Yi Zhonghai returned, he intended to tell Qin Huairu in secret.

But Jia Zhangshi wanted a grandson, so she asked Yi Zhonghai to say it in front of everyone.

Tang Yanling also wanted to know, and persisted in doing so as well.

Having no other choice, Yi Zhonghai had to tell the truth.

The three women of the Jia family couldn't accept the news.

When Qin Huairu thought of all that money, which was her hard-earned savings, she burst into tears.

Because of her greed, Jia Zhangshi was tricked by Qin Huairu into investing some money.

Since she couldn't scold Bang Geng for losing the money, she summoned Lao Jia and Jia Dongxu to take Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu, the adulterous couple, away.

The noise from the Intermediate People's Court was quite loud, and Yan Bugui was among the most enthusiastic onlookers in the front row.

Yi Zhonghai then conscripted him and tasked him with persuading the two widows from the Jia family.

Yan Bugui is a cunning and shrewd man.

There was no way to persuade Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi, given their appearance.

He then called out to one of them, "Go to the backyard and call Second Uncle over. The three of us uncles need to discuss this carefully."

Yi Zhonghai knew that Yan Bugui wanted to drag Liu Haizhong down with him. He also wanted Liu Haizhong to come, so he acquiesced.

Upon hearing the news, Liu Haizhong came out and asked, "What happened?"

Qin Huairu was a smart woman; she knew that at this point, neither Yi Zhonghai nor Yan Bugui could be relied upon.

She grabbed Liu Haizhong and said, "Old Liu, you have to save Banggeng."

Yi Zhonghai was very satisfied with Qin Huairu's reaction and then said, "Old Liu, you can't just stand by and do nothing."

Fearing trouble, Yan Bugui pressed Liu Haizhong further into the fire pit.

"Yes, Lao Liu, Qin Huairu helped you a lot when you were hospitalized."

Liu Haizhong completely failed to see through the underhanded tactics and even thought he was more capable than Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui.

"Don't worry, I will definitely help if I can."

"Old Liu, I knew you were a good person."

Qin Huairu took out her personal "Good Samaritan" badge and stamped it on Liu Haizhong's badge.

All of this happened so fast that the Liu brothers had no time to stop it.

By the time they realized what was happening, Liu Haizhong had already agreed.

The two of them immediately felt a headache coming on. (End of Chapter)