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Yi Zhonghai told himself not to bother with that idiot Liu Haizhong.

It took me a while to calm myself down.

He was too lazy to explain much to Liu Haizhong, so he just used the thing Liu Haizhong cared about most to fool him.

“If everyone listens to Xu Damao, then what authority do the three of us old men have in the courtyard?”

When it comes to his own status, Liu Haizhong's mind goes blank.

His small brain followed Yi Zhonghai's words and continued to think.

He's the second oldest man in the compound, so everyone should listen to him.

The people in the courtyard are all disobedient now.

Liu Haizhong slapped his thigh: "Xu Damao is trying to seize power."

Yan Bugui sat to the side, smiling with his head down.

This trick is especially effective when it comes to bangs.

Yi Zhonghai wasn't particularly happy to see Liu Hai fall for his trap.

He remembered He Yuzhu from his dream.

The He Yuzhu in his dream was very obedient to him; he would come running over to flatter him with just a glance.

I take his words to heart every day: "One shouldn't be too selfish."

Qin Huairu also gave an explanation to Bang Geng.

"Have you learned your lesson this time?"

Banggeng lowered his head, unwilling to speak.

In the past, Qin Huairu might have let him off the hook, but not this time.

This time, Bang Geng squandered all of her savings accumulated over decades.

She had to teach Bang Geng a lesson, or at least make Bang Geng realize his mistake.

Qin Huairu's voice rose as he saw Bang Geng's expression.

“Raise your head. Do you know that money is our retirement money?”

We're counting on that money for our retirement.

Your grandma and I usually skimp on food and drink, enduring countless scornful looks in order to save that little bit of money.

"But you went to Shanghai and got lost, without even making a ripple."

This time, Jia Zhangshi neither helped Bang Geng nor Qin Huairu.

Her retirement savings are her source of security; she'll rely on them for the rest of her life.

With the money lost by Bang Geng, she lost her confidence. Without her retirement savings, she would have to rely on Bang Geng for the rest of her life.

She didn't dare offend the Korean guy either.

Qin Huairu did not tell anyone else about the smuggling.

Qin Huairu, relying on smuggling for profit, had no worries about Jia Zhangshi. Taking advantage of Jia Zhangshi's lack of protection this time, he wanted to teach Bang Geng a good lesson.

"Don't think that I'll let you off just because you're keeping your head down."

Aren’t you capable?

Don't you dislike listening to your elders?

"Why don't you make sure your family lives a good life?"

Bang Geng, a grown man, was really embarrassed to be lectured in front of so many people.

"I know I was wrong, what more do you want? At worst, I'll work and pay you back."

Qin Huai couldn't help but purse her lips: "You make money? How do you make money?"
"How old are you? Have you ever brought a single penny home?"

Seeing that Qin Huairu was going too far, Jia Zhangshi said, "Don't blame him too much."

Qin Huairu breathed a sigh of relief; finally, someone had given her a way out.

"Mom, I'm also upset that he lost the money, and I'm angry that he doesn't listen to me."

I asked Lao Liu for a chance to let him follow Guang Tian and Guang Fu.

But with his personality, he's bound to mess things up.

Jia Zhangshi said, "You think he'd be better off following Xu Damao than Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu."

The two of them also had to be subservient to Xu Damao to get by.

Little Locust Flower also felt bad about the money she lost, and said, "Yes, Mom."

"It's better for my brother and Chen Kai to follow Xu Damao than to follow Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu."

Qin Huairu said, "What do you know? This time, you can't go wrong by listening to me."

Hey, just tell me, can you be obedient?

If you don't listen to me, I'll send Chen Kai instead.

This is just a way to scare people. Although Chen Kai is married to Xiao Huaihua, he is still an outsider and not as reliable as Bang Geng.

If Qin Huai doesn't trust Chen Kai, neither will the Liu brothers, Guangtian and Liu Guangtian.

Banggeng no longer has the confidence to negotiate with his family. Since having a son, he's no longer the phoenix egg in the family.

Having endured so much hardship in Shanghai, Banggeng has learned to humble himself.

"I'll do whatever you say, okay?"

Qin Huairu was finally satisfied: "Not only do you have to listen to me, but you also have to listen to Lao Yi and Lao Yan."

Don't worry, you definitely won't suffer this time.

"Mom, do you have a good idea?" Xiao Huaihua knew Qin Huairu all too well.

She certainly wouldn't give such instructions to Bang Geng if it didn't bring him any benefit.

Qin Huairu glared at her: "Just tell Chen Kai to stay with Bang Geng and not say a word."

"Don't just stand there, get to cooking!"

After venting her anger, Qin Huairu felt much better. It was the first time she had ever felt so relieved to let off steam.

After everyone went to their work, Qin Huairu secretly called Bang Geng out and told him about the smuggling.

Bang Geng's upbringing has been abnormal; he feels absolutely no qualms about smuggling.

"Mom, you have such a good way, why didn't you tell me sooner?"

Qin Huairu said, "You child, when you lost money, you lost your brain too."

If I had known earlier, would our family have had to endure such hardship?

Banggeng said, "They know Li Huaide, and you know him too. Why don't we just go find Li Huaide directly?"

Qin Huairu shook her head: "Do you think I haven't thought about it? This is a smuggling business."

If we rashly go to Li Huaide, won't he become suspicious?

What if he plays a trick on us?
Besides, we don't have that much money on hand.

Only by joining forces with them can we be qualified to do business with Li Huaide.

The reason I had you follow Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu was to let you find their weaknesses without leaving a trace.

"At that time, let Zhonghai and Lao Yan negotiate with Lao Liu."

After what happened in Shanghai, Banggeng has indeed become more obedient.

"I understand. I'll just follow them and pat my thigh, but I won't say anything."

Qin Huairu nodded: "That's exactly what I mean. Let's not get involved. If we get caught by the police, we'll pin the blame on them."

Bang Geng indicated that he understood.

Qin Huairu then instructed him, "Also, you must not tell anyone about this."

"Okay." Bang Geng said impatiently.

Qin Huairu still wanted to tell him, "Don't tell Yanling either. Although she's family, she still has her own family."

"She'll only be devoted to you if you have money."

After explaining everything, Qin Huairu finally let Bang Geng go.

When evening came, only the young couple remained in the house, and Tang Yanling began interrogating Bang Geng.

"What did Mom say when she pulled you outside?"

Remembering Qin Huairu's instructions, Banggeng said, "It's nothing. It's just that I should listen to Yi's father and not argue with him."

Tang Yanling thought about the current situation at home, where Yi Zhonghai was paying for everything, from food and drink to toilet expenses.

She didn't doubt what Banggeng said: "Mom is right, you really can't go against Dad Yi anymore."

"When you see him in the future, be warm and sweet-talking. Our family depends on him for survival right now."

Bang Geng felt very uncomfortable. Yi Zhonghai marrying Qin Huairu was a thorn in his side.

He will never forgive Yi Zhonghai.

Tang Yanling continued, "Also, when Uncle Xu comes back tomorrow, I'll take you to see him. We'll have a good talk with him then and ask him to take you with him."

Don't listen to Mom.

Following Uncle Xu is the right path; following Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu will lead nowhere.

If I could follow Uncle He, I would really be successful.

When you meet Uncle He while you're with Uncle Xu, be sure to show him respect.

On behalf of Mom, apologize to him.

If he's willing to give you a hand, we'll really be set for life.

Bang Geng outwardly agreed, but inwardly he didn't take it seriously. (End of Chapter)