Courtyard House: He Daqing Forces Qin Huairu into Marrying at the Beginning

They'll come back when they're hungry.

It's almost lunchtime, let's not wait any longer, let's eat first."

As Yan Bugui spoke, he picked up a spoon, stirred the porridge, and served himself a bowl first.

"Here, bring the bowl over, I'll serve the porridge."

"Dad, my older brother isn't back yet. He doesn't seem hungry. Could you share some with me?"

Yan Jiefang said tentatively.

The thin porridge wasn't filling at all, and the children were starving.

They were so thirsty they were trying to find a way to eat more.

"Eat, eat, eat, all you ever do is eat."

Why are you eating so much? Isn't this big bowl of porridge enough for you?

"It's not yours, don't even think about it."

After Yan Bugui finished his cold reprimand, he served each person a bowl of porridge according to the allotted amount.

Chapter 101 Ruthless

"Boom, boom, boom."

The Yan family was preparing to eat dinner when there was a sudden knock on the door.

"Who?"

Yan Bugui put down his chopsticks and turned to look at the door, calling out.

"Is this the Yan Bugui family's residence?"

The unfamiliar voice gave Yan Bugui a bad feeling.

However, as the head of the household and the steward guarding the front yard, Yan Bugui still stood up and went to open the door.

The door opened, and standing outside was a tall, short-haired woman, followed by the vanished Yan Jiecheng.

Who are you?

What do you want to talk to me about?"

The moment Yan Bugui caught a glimpse of his eldest son, his brows furrowed.

He wondered if Yan Jiecheng had been caught doing something wrong at someone else's house and the host had come to interrogate him.

"Jiecheng, why are you only coming back now? Dinner's already served at home."

Yan Bugui reprimanded softly.

"Comrade Yan Bugui, I am Li Chunhua from the Women's Federation."

We received a message saying that you are abusing your own children and not feeding them.

I'm here today to verify this.

Li Chunhua stated her purpose directly.

Upon hearing this, Yan Bugui's pupils dilated sharply, and he stared intently at Yan Jiecheng behind him.

Oh, so Yan Jiecheng didn't go to steal anything, but to file a complaint.

"It's a misunderstanding, Comrade Li Chunhua, this is purely a misunderstanding."

My child is greedy and disobedient. He can't stand being scolded and runs out to cause trouble.

It's my fault for not managing him well and causing you all trouble.

Jie Cheng, why aren't you coming back with me right now?

This wasn't the first time the Women's Federation had come to the compound.

When the Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong families encountered problems, they both sought help from the Women's Federation to mediate.

It's not surprising that Yan Jiecheng is now following suit and wants the Women's Federation to help him deal with his father.

"Aunt Li, don't listen to my dad's nonsense."

Everything he said was a lie.

If you don't believe me, come inside and take a look.

For dinner, they gave me a bowl of thin porridge with hardly any grains of rice. Who could possibly eat that little bit?

If my family is so poor that we can't afford to eat, then I won't say anything.

The key point is that there are still more than 100 kilograms of grain at home.

My dad absolutely refused to give me any more.

Yan Jiecheng retorted directly.

From the moment Yan Jiecheng went to the Women's Federation to file a complaint, he had no way out.

If this matter isn't resolved, his future will definitely be very tragic.

"Comrade Yan Bugui, I've come all this way, would you mind if I came in and had a seat?"

Yan Jiecheng's sallow and emaciated appearance was more convincing than Yan Bugui's words.

Li Chunhua decided to go in and find out what was going on.

"My home is too messy to entertain guests."

Yan Bugui wanted to argue, but his tone softened under Li Chunhua's piercing gaze.

"If you'd like to have a seat, that's no problem at all. Please come in..."

Yan Bugui reluctantly stepped aside, his dissatisfaction with Yan Jiecheng reaching its peak.

That brat, why did he have to go to the Women's Federation?

Can't we talk things out properly at home?

We have to make a big fuss and embarrass him.

Yan Bugui glared at Yan Jiecheng through gritted teeth, completely ignoring how many times the children had begged him to increase their food rations in the past.

Yan Jiecheng felt a chill run down his spine when his father glared at him.

However, when the time came, he still went ahead and followed Li Chunhua into the house.

As Li Chunhua entered, she greeted Yang Ruihua and the Yan family children with a smile.

As he walked onto the dining table and saw the bowl of thin porridge on it, the smile on his face gradually froze.

No wonder the child was so hungry. Eating so little in one meal is definitely not enough for a growing child.

After the investigation, Li Chunhua led Yan Bugui outside.

Some things are better left unsaid; it's better for everyone to minimize the impact of a major issue or resolve it peacefully.

"Comrade Yan Bugui, judging from your belongings, you don't seem to be so poor that you can't afford to eat."

Why are you so reluctant to give your child more food normally?

Look at this child, he's so thin he looks like a monkey, he's almost malnourished.

Frugality is certainly a virtue, but one cannot skimp on basic necessities like food, clothing, shelter, and transportation.

If we keep cutting back, the child will get sick, and treatment will cost even more money.

Are you right? "

Li Chunhua earnestly advised him.

Having worked in Beijing for many years, Li Chunhua had met many people, but this was the first time she had ever seen someone as stingy as Yan Bugui.

In cold weather, the body expends a lot of energy, so you should eat more to keep warm.

What good is a bowl of clear, watery soup?

"Yes Yes Yes.

You're right.

But I also have my own difficulties.

Because of what happened recently, our family has already lost a lot of money.

I'm currently short on funds and don't have much money to spare.

If I had a choice, I wouldn't want them to go hungry.

"Once we get through this difficult time, I will make sure they have enough to eat."

Instead of confronting her directly, Yan Bugui poured out his grievances, hoping to send Li Chunhua back.

It was absolutely impossible for Yan Jiecheng to increase his food intake.

Going hungry for a few more meals, or eating one meal and then getting beaten up, would be more like it.

The rules established by Yan Bugui cannot be changed arbitrarily.

If the child throws a tantrum, he'll have to give in, and then how will he live his life?

"Comrade Yan Bugui, you're wrong to say that."

There were quite a few people who suffered losses recently, but I didn't see them going hungry.

Why is it different for you?

Yan Jiecheng is your child. If you don't cherish him, others will cherish him even less.

If he collapses from hunger outside, there's no guarantee anyone will help him.

Li Chunhua was somewhat displeased; Yan Bugui was simply spouting nonsense.

With grain stored at home, stable grain prices outside, and a stable job and income, how could Yan Bugui be so poor as to not be able to afford food?

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