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Yan Bugui arrived at the hospital and saw Yi Zhonghai. He immediately looked worried and said, "Old Yi, what are we going to do about you this time?"

My unfilial sons are arguing all over the place at the hospital right now.

Yi Zhonghai said with a hint of dissatisfaction, "I told you and Lao Liu a long time ago that your children are not filial."

You just won't listen to me.

"What's the use of saying all this now? Who could have imagined that such a big problem would arise this time?" Yan Bugui said impatiently, unable to bear listening to Yi Zhonghai's words.

Yi Zhonghai became somewhat angry upon seeing Yan Bugui's attitude.

He also knew that this was not the time to discuss these things.

Yi Zhonghai suppressed his anger: "Tell me what exactly happened."

Yan Bugui looked up at him: "Isn't Qin Huairu here? Didn't she tell you?"

Yi Zhonghai glanced at Qin Huairu: "Just say it. Why ask so many questions?"

He did ask Qin Huairu, and when he did, she immediately started complaining about being poor.

After asking around for a long time, I still didn't get the information I wanted.

Yan Bugui then recounted what he knew.

After hearing this, Yi Zhonghai frowned and said, "Do you think this might be a trap set by Li Huaide and Xu Damao?"

Yan Bugui shook his head: "It shouldn't be. The police have mobilized hundreds of people and have been trying to arrest Li Huaide."

He can't possibly risk getting himself killed just to swindle a little money from us.

Yi Zhonghai wanted to say yes, but couldn't find a reasonable explanation. Their money simply wasn't enough for Li Huaide to work so hard.

"Then tell me, what exactly went wrong? Didn't you say that Li Huaide never had any problems with his previous smuggling operations?"

Yan Bugui then said, "Then you should ask Guangtian, Guangfu, and Banggeng."

They were responsible for contacting You Fengxia.

Yi Zhonghai said helplessly, "Don't even mention it. Liu Guangfu left his family's savings book at the hospital and then ran away."

After Liu Guangtian came out, he also packed his things and ran away.

The medical expenses for Old Liu's wife are still not enough.

"Didn't you call Liu Guangqi?" Yan Bugui pressed.

Yi Zhonghai sighed: "The hospital called him, but he didn't answer."

I asked Xiaodang to call him, but he said he doesn't care about anything at home.

He doesn't get involved in anything related to Guangtian and Guangfu.

Yan Bugui said, "Then what do you mean? My wife has been diagnosed with a tumor and is still in the hospital waiting for medical expenses."

Yi Zhonghai's headache worsened upon hearing this.

For him, this is truly a case of misfortunes never coming singly.

"I called you here to discuss what to do."

Yan Bugui said, "Stop keeping me in suspense and just tell me how to do it."

I'd do anything to save my husband's life.

Yi Zhonghai revealed the strategy he had long wanted: "All our money has been confiscated by fines."

Seeing a doctor and being hospitalized both cost money.

In our compound, only a few families, including Sha Zhu, Xu Damao, Li Dagen, Wu Tiezhu, and Miao Jianye, can afford to come up with this much money.

I think that at this time, they must lend a helping hand and not be selfish.

As soon as Yi Zhonghai began speaking, Yan Bugui understood what he meant.

This proposal is tempting, but also very difficult.

If it were anyone else in the hospital, they would be confident they could manipulate them at will.

But these few are not ones they can control.

He Yuzhu, in particular, never listened to them.

Yan Bugui then asked, "Are you confident you can get them to obey?"

Yi Zhonghai thought to himself, if he were confident, he wouldn't be lying here waiting.

"Whether we're sure or not, we have to go to them. We're all neighbors in the same compound, it's only natural for us to help each other out."

If they don't help, they're heartless.

When Yan Bugui saw how excited Yi Zhonghai was, he knew that Yi Zhonghai had made up his mind.

He stood by Yi Zhonghai's side without hesitation: "You're right. We have to go find them."

They're so rich, we can't just stand by and watch them die.

The two reached an agreement and smiled at each other. This smile was no ordinary smile; it was a calculated move to force He Yuzhu to contribute money for the celebration.

They were forced to the edge of a cliff; even if they fell, they would hold onto He Yuzhu.

Yi Zhonghai said, "This time, the three of us must unite as one, and none of us can play tricks."

"At a time like this, why are you still trying to play tricks? Don't worry."

"You tell me what to do, and we'll do it that way. I'll listen to you."

Yi Zhonghai's lips twitched. Wasn't this just playing tricks?

They always make him take the lead in everything; they really think they're taking advantage of him.

But he couldn't refuse; he had to be the sucker.

If he doesn't step forward, relying on Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui will basically give him no hope of success.

"The most important thing now is, Lao Liu, to wait for him to recover so we can go find Sha Zhu together."

Although he had decided to be the sucker, Yi Zhonghai still instinctively pushed Liu Haizhong forward.

This wasn't cunning; it was just his instinct.

Yan Bugui asked, "What exactly is going on with Lao Liu?"

Yi Zhonghai sighed: "He just woke up, told me the password to his bankbook, and then fainted from anger."

His family didn't have enough money for medical treatment, so the hospital was unwilling to perform the surgery.

When Yan Bugui heard that Liu Haizhong, that big idiot, couldn't step forward, he knew things would be difficult.

"Then what should we do?"

"We need to raise some money first to cover Lao Liu's medical expenses."

Upon hearing that he had to pay, Yan Bugui immediately shook his head: "My wife's surgery fees haven't been settled yet, how can I raise money for him?"

Yi Zhonghai said firmly, "Go back to the courtyard and ask the people there to donate some money."

"Is this okay?"

"No, do you have any other ideas?"

No, then the only option is discharge.

The group returned to the courtyard house.

Once inside the courtyard, Yi Zhonghai's eyes were fixed on Li Dagen's house.

Now, the only people living in the courtyard houses who still have money are Xu Damao and Li Dagen.

Xu Damao has been disobedient since childhood, so it's extremely difficult to squeeze money out of him.

Yi Zhonghai then set his sights on Li Dagen.

But when he saw that the Li family's gate was locked, a sense of unease welled up in his heart.

Where are Old Li and his wife?

Xiao Dang explained, "Uncle Li left early this morning; he must have gone to his son's house."

Xiao Dang played a trick and didn't mention Li Dagen's move.

If she were to speak out, Yi Zhonghai would definitely tell her to go find Li Dagen and bring him back.

She is not stupid.

The fact that the Li family moved away the day after learning about the situation makes their intentions quite clear.

At this time, how could the Li family possibly return?

Yi Zhonghai didn't think about the Li family moving, and said, "Then let's wait for them to come back."

"You all go and inform the rest of the staff in the court; we'll all go to the Intermediate Court for a meeting."

The three siblings, Banggeng, went to inform the people in the courtyard.

Those who stayed in the courtyard didn't want to come, but were afraid of offending people, so they had no choice but to come out reluctantly.

When Yi Zhonghai looked up, he saw only a scattered dozen or so people, and he immediately felt as if his empire was no more.

Back then, when those three old men gathered, there were over a hundred people, and the central courtyard was almost overflowing.

Most of the young people in the compound have moved away, and Yi Zhonghai couldn't force them to.

He focused his attention on the wealthy households in the courtyard, but not only did he not see any rich people like Xu Damao, but he also did not see any well-off people like Chu Yurong.

"Where are Xu Damao, Chu Yurong, and Zhang Yuping? Why aren't they here?"

Everyone fell silent; no one answered.

Yi Zhonghai then called out, "Geng Guangjian, you speak."

Geng Guangjian forced a smile and said, "They moved." (End of Chapter)