Courtyard House: Drunk and tipsy, the whole courtyard exposed at the start.

So that's what the purpose was.

After thinking about it, everyone understood.

To put it bluntly, six months of drinking a pound of milk and half a pound of milk tablets every week—that stuff is incredibly expensive.

It's not an exaggeration to say that they're not after money; they just want to support their granddaughter, so it's understandable.

"Please don't laugh at me, everyone. I have no choice but to swallow my pride for the sake of my granddaughter."

Seeing that everyone was thinking, Qin Dashan cupped his hands in greeting and directly admitted his scheme.

In an instant, the image of the grandfather, who disregarded his pride and schemed against a young man to support his granddaughter, suddenly became admirable in everyone's eyes.

[It's another scheme!]

Zhang Dabiao laughed even harder.

If you don't intervene, I can't convict someone simply because I dislike them, or because of a mistake they haven't made yet, or a crime they might commit in the future.

The reasons for doing so are insufficient, and since I am not a law enforcement officer, I should not take action unless I am the victim. Once I take action, I will cross the line and cause chaos.

Because once you start, you'll do it again and again, and you won't be able to stop.

Just because the other party has no bottom line doesn't mean you should abandon your own.

But since you've attacked yourselves, there's no reason why you shouldn't retaliate before law enforcement arrives!

Just like the strange occurrences in the later generations of Xiao Rizi, Gao Shi and his ilk, she went up, she took action, and only then did we have a legitimate reason to deal with Xiao Rizi, right?

Now that Qin Dashan has revealed his true intentions, Zhang Dabiao is naturally very happy.

Director Wang remained silent, wanting to see Zhang Dabiao's reaction.

Qin Huairu knew that she couldn't breastfeed Xiaodang, but she couldn't solve the problem because she couldn't get any formula either.

Her daughter-in-law is also short of this recently, and is searching all over the world for milk powder coupons, but unfortunately there is no stock on the market.

I heard that Zhang Dabiao has—

If he agrees later, we must try to get him a good price; we can't let this kid suffer a loss.

In addition, Director Wang himself also wanted to buy some.

but--

"I won't apologize, and I won't give you the milk or milk tablets."

Zhang Dabiao said lazily.

"you--"

"Zhang Dabiao, that's a human life! How can you be so heartless? Don't you understand the importance of respecting the elderly and caring for the young?"

"Da Biao, if it really comes down to it, just name your price, and we'll pay for it, okay?"

"Zhang Dabiao, if you're a man, don't go after Sister Qin and the child!"

The neighbors—Yi Zhonghai, Sha Zhu, Qin Huairu, and others—all started shouting.

They didn't expect that Zhang Dabiao would stick to his guns and refuse to budge even under these circumstances. Is this man heartless?

Zhang Dabiao said nonchalantly, "Hey, who I give my things to, who I sell them to, whether I sell them or not, is my own decision."

"That little girl isn't my child, why should I care whether she lives or dies?"

"I won't give it to you or sell it to you. Is that illegal?"

"If I've broken the law, why don't you call the police and have them arrest me?"

"I just don't want to, so what!"

Zhang Dabiao forced himself to speak, uttering each word one by one.

Qin Dashan panicked and rushed forward, trying to grab Zhang Dabiao by the collar. Zhang Dabiao shrank back, pointing at Qin Dashan and cursing, "Old man, what, you want to hit me?"

"If you want to lay a hand on me, then I can defend myself. You should think about it carefully."

Director Wang and Liu Pangpang grabbed Qin Dashan, and had Yan Jiecheng, Liu Guangqi and others grab Zhang Dabiao.

Zhang Dabiao must act in self-defense; Sha Zhu is a prime example. It's the Lunar New Year, and we really can't afford any more trouble.

Qin Huairu was ruthless enough to kneel down before Zhang Dabiao in front of everyone, holding Xiaodang in her arms: "Brother Dabiao, please save Xiaodang for the sake of our family!"

If a mother kneels before you, holding her child, begging you to save her child, would you agree or not?

"If you save Xiao Dang, I'll do anything to thank you!"

"I'll never mention again the thing you did to ruin my reputation!"

Zhang Dabiao avoided the kneeling, because he had no intention of helping. But many neighbors were "moved" by Qin Huairu and Qin Dashan.

One is a mother, and the other is a grandfather. Although it's a bit shameless to ask someone to do something they can't handle, they've really done a lot.

Even Liu Guangqi and Yan Jiecheng couldn't stand it anymore: "Da Biao, how about... we give her some?"

Director Wang also advised, "Da Biao, after all, it's a human life. No matter how much you and the Jia family don't get along, you can't just stand by and watch a child die."

"Yeah, Da Biao, it's not like we're not paying. You can ask for a higher price. Everyone here will be your witness. This isn't speculation. It's Jia Jiaqiang who's buying it."

"Yes, yes, we'll vouch for you, we guarantee nothing will go wrong."

"You've ruined Qin Huairu's reputation, so it's only right that you offer some compensation. Don't be so stingy, you're a grown man..."

There are all sorts of opinions, it seems everyone has sided with the orphans and widows... the weak.

Zhang Dabiao was so angry he laughed. Such a clumsy performance and moral blackmail had led this group astray.

People these days are really simple-minded.

"Forget it, I can't explain it to you. I'll go back and get something to show you."

As Zhang Dabiao walked, he pointed at Qin Huairu and Qin Dashan and said, "You asked for this, don't cry later."

Everyone looked at each other, but...

Where have I heard this before?

Before Yi Zhonghai repaid the Dong brothers 2,000 yuan, it was said that before the amount increased to 12,000 yuan.

Qin Huairu immediately sensed something was wrong—

This is going to be bad!

Something terrible has happened!

But now that she and Qin Dashan have gone this far, they're in a bind and have no choice but to grit their teeth and keep going.

And after thinking it over... there really isn't anything that Zhang Dabiao has incriminating evidence against.

Zhang Dabiao returned to his room less than a minute later and came out again, holding a yellowed letter.

"Qin Huairu, or rather, what will happen to the Jia family in the future, you may say I'm talking nonsense, but it's what my father told me, he calculated it."

"I don't care if it's true or not, but if you have any ideas, go down and arrest him and put him in jail."

Everyone rolled their eyes. Go down and find Zhang the Fortune Teller? We're not crazy!

Going down there would just mean certain death!

Is it worth it for us to get involved in the Jia family's mess?

"But what I said about thanking Qin Huairu for not marrying is a fact!"

"Come on, Director Wang—please have this notarized. This is something my father left behind; please read it aloud to everyone!"

Qin Huairu and the others looked completely bewildered, while Qin Dashan's expression suddenly changed! Qin Huairu also panicked!

Director Wang unfolded the yellowed paper: "What is this...?"

"Marriage certificate?"

[A marriage certificate in the style of the old society?!]

"A match made in heaven..."

"Zhang Dabiao, male, from Beijing... currently 7 years old; Qin Huairu, female, from Qinjiatun... currently 17 years old... now, upon the boy turning 16... a bride price of 5 silver dollars... this is witnessed by... Qin Dingsong, Qin Dashan, Zhang Qianshan..."

"November 21, 1950..."

"..."

Everyone fell silent.

What is that?

Are Zhang Dabiao and Qin Huairu engaged? Do they have a marriage certificate?

Sha Zhu was completely bewildered!