Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

Yi Zhonghai continued to visit Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui's homes every day to discuss how to deal with He Yuzhu.

However, the solutions they can think of are becoming fewer and fewer.

They came up with many ideas, but before they could be implemented, they rejected them themselves.

On the other side, Qin Huairu intensified her pressure on Yi Zhonghai, wanting to keep the jade pendant safe for him.

Yi Zhonghai had no way to deal with it and could only hide.

I leave home early every morning and don't return until it's almost bedtime.

Just as they left Liu Haizhong's house that day, it started to rain heavily.

Neither of them had brought an umbrella, so they had to hurry home.

Yan Bugui wiped the rain off his face: "What kind of weather is this? It's the middle of winter, and it's raining so hard."

"Old Yi, let's hurry up."

Yi Zhonghai responded and quickly walked towards Qin Huairu's house.

When we were almost at Jia's house, there was a ditch in the road.

Yi Zhonghai wasn't paying attention and stepped into the ditch, twisting his ankle.

There was no one on the street at that time, and no one came to rescue Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Zhonghai could only scramble back to the Jia family home.

"Huai Ru, open the door."

Qin Huairu heard the knocking and braved the rain to open the door for Yi Zhonghai: "What happened to you?"

Yi Zhonghai quickly explained, "I fell down on the road. Quickly call Bang Geng and carry me inside."

At this moment, Yi Zhonghai was in a terrible state, completely soaked.

Qin Huairu couldn't bear to have her precious son serve him.

"The buddies are all asleep, so you'd better come in by yourself."

"I sprained my ankle."

"Then I'll get you a stick; you can use it as a walking stick." Qin Huai looked around, found a stick, and handed it to Yi Zhonghai.

Seeing Qin Huairu's indifferent attitude, Yi Zhonghai was extremely sad and angry.

But at that moment, he had no choice but to silently lean on his cane and go back into the house.

"I sprained my ankle, can you ask Banggeng to find me a doctor?"

Qin Huairu immediately said, "Why bother finding a doctor? There's some medicine at home, I'll apply it for you."

Seeing a doctor costs money, and we don't have that much money.

"Take off your clothes and wipe yourself down quickly."

Yi Zhonghai looked at Qin Huairu with a sorrowful expression.

Qin Huairu dared not look at him, and made an excuse to find medicine, leaving the house.

Helpless, Yi Zhonghai picked up a towel and began to wipe the rain off his body.

The more he wiped, the more he regretted it, and tears slowly streamed down his face.

Qin Huairu promised to apply the medicine to him, but in the end he didn't keep his word and just handed the medicine to Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Zhonghai was heartbroken and decided to break up with Qin Huairu.

Even if he had to swallow his pride and move into Yan Bugui's house, he still didn't want to live with Qin Huairu.

He chose Qin Huairu as his caregiver so that she could take care of him when he encountered problems in his old age.

But now?

He was soaked to the bone and had sprained his ankle, but Qin Huairu ignored him completely.

When he is too old to move, will Qin Huairu still be able to take care of him?
Yi Zhonghai dared not risk his life to gamble with Qin Huairu's filial piety.

He vowed to make sure the Jia family knew that without him, Yi Zhonghai, they would never have a good life.

The rain has stopped and the sky is clear.

The warm sunlight shone on the ground, dispelling the chill of winter.

Liu Haizhong arrived at Yan Bugui's house: "You and Lao Yi didn't get caught in the rain yesterday, did you?"

Aunt Erda carried a basin of dirty clothes: "How come you didn't get wet in the rain? Look, your cotton-padded clothes are soaked through."

Luckily, I didn't throw away my old clothes.

Liu Haizhong glanced at him and said, "Old Yan is already soaked to the bone. Old Yi's journey is far, so he must be even more drenched."

Yan Bugui said, "That's for sure. But it's alright. He still has the down jacket Jin Qihao gave him, which is warmer than a cotton-padded coat."

"We'll find out when he gets here and just ask him."

The two waited for Yi Zhonghai at home, but by almost noon, he still hadn't appeared.

"What's wrong with Lao Yi? It's almost midnight, why isn't he coming over yet?" Yan Bugui asked worriedly.

Yi Zhonghai had made a promise to him that he would meet with them every day. Even if he couldn't come due to other commitments, he would ask someone to let them know.

Liu Haizhong was also a little worried: "Why don't we go to the Jia family's house and take a look?" "Okay."

Thinking of Yi Zhonghai's past relationship, Yan Bugui agreed.

The two arrived at the Jia family's house.

Qin Huai asked in surprise, "Why are you here?"

"Let's go see Lao Yi. Where is Lao Yi?"

"Not up yet?" Qin Huairu said casually.

Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui sensed something was wrong. At their age, they naturally needed less sleep and it was impossible for them to sleep in until midday.

The two entered Yi Zhonghai's room and saw him lying on the bed without making a sound.

He called out several times, but Yi Zhonghai did not answer.

Yan Bugui sensed something was wrong and quickly went to check, only to find that Yi Zhonghai's forehead was burning hot.

"Oh no, Lao Yi has a fever, get him to the hospital immediately."

Qin Huairu thought about how much money it would cost to go to the hospital, so she said, "Let's not go to the hospital. I'll go and call the doctor from the clinic."

There's a small clinic nearby that usually treats minor ailments like headaches and fevers for the neighbors.

The doctor at the clinic came over, took a look, and said he couldn't treat it and told me to take the patient to the hospital.

"Send it." Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui didn't dare to delay and made the decision immediately.

The clinic doctor called 120 for me.

Since Qin Huairu had no way to object, he could only remain silent.

When the ambulance arrived, Yi Zhonghai was put into the vehicle, and Yan Bugui thought of Qin Huairu.

"Hurry up and take the money with Lao Yi to the hospital."

Qin Huairu initially wanted to play ostrich and not go to the hospital. He wanted Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui to help pay for it.

Now that Yan Bugui had exposed him, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and go to the hospital with her.

Perhaps it was fate that Yi Zhonghai was destined to die; after being treated by doctors, he was saved.

However, due to his advanced age and the late arrival at the hospital, his body was unable to fully recover.

To recover, you'll need to take medication regularly in the future.

Liu Haizhong looked at Qin Huairu with dissatisfaction: "Old Yi was burning up like that, why didn't you go and see him?"

Qin Huairu explained, looking aggrieved, "I originally wanted to take care of him. But he didn't want to, so I had no choice but to listen to him."

Liu Haizhong was about to speak when Yan Bugui stopped him.

At this point, saying anything else is useless; the most important thing is what to do next.

Soon, Yi Zhonghai woke up and, upon seeing Liu Haizhong and the other person, couldn't help but cry.

"Old Liu, Old Yan, I thought I would never see you again."

The two could only comfort Yi Zhonghai, telling him to take care of himself and get some rest.

After what happened that night, Yi Zhonghai was far from able to get a proper rest.

He was utterly terrified.

"Old Liu, Old Yan, I beg you, please come and see me once a day."

If you don't come, I...

Yi Zhonghai couldn't continue speaking.

Some things are better left unsaid.

The two exchanged a glance and agreed.

Yi Zhonghai cannot do without them, and they cannot do without Yi Zhonghai either.

They've gotten this far because of the three old men working together.

"Don't worry, we'll come to see you every day. With us here, you can rest assured."

With the two men's promises, Yi Zhonghai was relieved.

This illness drained Qin Huairu of all her savings.

She couldn't afford the medical expenses.

After seeing that Yi Zhonghai had recovered from his illness, they suggested that he go home to recuperate.

It's true that I don't have money.

Even if Yi Zhonghai was unwilling, he couldn't change that. He could only agree to be discharged and recuperate at home.

This is good news for Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui.

Being closer makes it easier for the two of them to visit Yi Zhonghai.

With the two men watching over him, Qin Huairu, fearing they might gossip, had no choice but to obediently take care of Yi Zhonghai. (End of Chapter)