Courtyard House: Purchasing Agents' Comeback from the Great Famine

Courtyard 95.

Six o'clock in the afternoon, the Yan family's front yard.

Liu Yuhua, Yan Fugui, and the three aunts sat down facing each other, while Yan Jiefang and his two siblings were sent outside to play by Yan Fugui.

At this moment, Yan Fugui's expression was very serious. He looked at Liu Yuhua, who seemed completely unaffected, and said solemnly:

"Yuhua, now that Jiecheng is gone, what are your plans? Talk to your father. If you want to leave this family, your mother and I won't blame you."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yuhua was taken aback and asked in surprise, "Dad, what are you saying? Why would I leave for no reason? Even if Jiecheng is gone, you're still here, aren't you?"

Upon hearing Liu Yuhua's answer, Yan Fugui and the third aunt exchanged a glance, and both of them frowned.

The truth is, Liu Yuhua is in their family, and they can't gain any advantage from her. Now that Jie Cheng is gone, and Liu Yuhua has never treated them as family, it would be better for her to go back to her parents' home or remarry, as long as she doesn't stay in their family.

Today, Yan Fugui and the three aunts discussed it and concluded that there was no benefit for Liu Yuhua to continue staying in their house. She would only occupy one of their rooms. Now that Jie Cheng was gone, it would be better to let Liu Yuhua leave their house and empty the room so that she could use it to get married after liberation.

"Yuhua, you're still young. Don't you really plan to find someone else? Your mother and I have been through this before. We won't laugh at you or blame you. Your mother and I genuinely want what's best for you and want you to have a happy life in your later years."

The third aunt chimed in, "Yuhua, we're both women, and I know you weren't happy in our family. Now that Jiecheng is gone, you're so young and already a widow. I really can't bear it. I truly want you to find a good home."

Upon hearing their conversation, Liu Yuhua waved her hand dismissively.

"Dad, Mom, please stop trying to persuade me. Ever since I married into the Yan family, I've never thought about remarrying. I, Liu Yuhua, haven't read many books and don't understand any grand principles, but I do understand the principle that a good woman doesn't serve two husbands."

"Yuhua, are you really not going to reconsider? Your mother and I really won't blame you," Yan Fugui said, frowning.

Liu Yuhua nodded firmly: "Dad, Mom, there's no need to think about it anymore. I've thought it through very clearly. We'll be the same as before, and the same as before. You two will always be my parents-in-law."

Upon hearing Liu Yuhua's definite answer, Yan Fugui and the third aunt exchanged a glance, both revealing anxious expressions.

Yan Fugui couldn't hold back any longer and said, "Yuhua, since you've already made up your mind, your mother and I won't try to persuade you anymore. Look, Jiecheng is no longer here, so our family has one less source of income. You can cook with us from now on. Also, will you contribute some living expenses each month? After all, your mother and I are getting old, and it's really not easy to support such a large family."

"Oh, right, also, Jie Cheng used to buy a workstation at the steel rolling mill. I lent him 1150 yuan back then, and he's already paid me back 1100 yuan. So, you're Jie Cheng's wife, didn't you pay that back for him?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yuhua frowned. So this was what they were waiting for her to do. She had previously thought that her in-laws were really that kind.

She wasn't angry. After all, they had lived together for so long, and she knew exactly what kind of people the Yan family were.

"Dad, Mom, let's not cook together. I really can't stand sweet potatoes. As for living expenses, let's stick to the rules. Once you're both over sixty, I will definitely fulfill my responsibilities as a daughter-in-law. At that time, I will share the five yuan living expenses you receive each month with Jiefang and Jiekuang."

"As for the 1150 yuan that Jie Cheng borrowed from you to buy a workstation, he didn't tell me. Besides, he's your own son; isn't it only right to buy him a workstation? If you want the money, go ask Yan Jie Cheng!"

"You...you!"

Yan Fugui was so angry upon hearing Liu Yuhua's reply that he trembled all over, but they dared not utter a sound of cursing.

Not only is Liu Yuhua a capable fighter herself, but she also has three older brothers who work at a slaughterhouse. What if Liu Yuhua gets angry and calls her three brothers to smash up their house?

Yan Fugui knew that it was impossible for Liu Yuhua to help Jie Cheng repay the money. It would be best if Liu Yuhua left their house on her own initiative, so that everyone would be better off.

To his surprise, Liu Yuhua refused to leave. Not only did they not gain any benefit from Liu Yuhua, but they also had to let her live in their house for free, occupying the largest room in the house.

Seeing Yan Fugui trembling with anger, the third aunt frowned at Liu Yuhua and said:

"Yuhua, how can you talk like that? We are your parents-in-law, your elders! Look at how angry you've made your father!"

Liu Yuhua feigned confusion and asked in surprise, "Dad, Mom, I didn't scold you, why are you angry? I was just trying to reason with you."

"As I just said, I will fulfill my responsibilities as a daughter-in-law. After you all turn sixty, I will definitely share the burden with Jiefang and Jiekuang."

"Dad, Mom, I'm already like this, what more do you want? Do you want me to bear this alone? Jiefang and Jiekuang are both your sons. When you get old, they will have the responsibility to support their parents. As their daughter-in-law, I will share the same responsibility as them. What else are you dissatisfied with?"

"Okay, okay."

Yan Fugui laughed angrily: "Yuhua, you did a great job. You are truly a good daughter-in-law of the Yan family."

After saying that, Yan Fugui's face immediately darkened, and he continued:

"Yuhua, since you want to be so clear about things with us, let's break it down. Jiecheng did indeed borrow 1150 yuan from me. Our whole family knows about this. As Jiecheng's wife, you have the right to inherit Jiecheng's estate, and of course, you also have the right to inherit his debts. If you insist on staying in this family, then you must repay this debt."

Liu Yuhua snorted coldly and said without backing down, "Dad, you're right. Although Yan Jiecheng doesn't have much property for me to inherit, I, as his daughter-in-law, do have an obligation to help him repay his debts. But the key point is, he never told me that he borrowed money from you, Dad. Why don't you show me the IOU? As long as you show me the IOU, I'll accept the money."