The Dream Fulfillment Master in the Courtyard

Only when the stick is struck on your own body will you know the pain.

Originally, with the performances of Jia Zhangshi and Jia Dongxu, Qin Huairu was about to be firmly branded as unfilial. However, as Shen Zhiyu escalated the conflict and brought the fighting to other people in the courtyard, the outcome was completely different.

That's not what I meant!

Jia Dongxu was quick-witted and immediately realized the crux of the problem, so he tried to make amends.

But will Shen Zhiyu give him this opportunity?

"Comrade Jia Dongxu, I think what you need is not to make excuses, but to apologize to Comrade Qin Huairu and all the aunties and grandmas in the courtyard, and sincerely reflect on your own ideological problems!"

"I,……"

Jia Dongxu was immediately lifted up by Shen Zhiyu.

At this moment, he was filled with deep regret. Why did he ever scheme against Shen Zhiyu?

This is Shen Zhiyu's revenge!

He didn't think there was any relationship between Shen Zhiyu and Qin Huairu; he just felt that Shen Zhiyu was simply targeting him and didn't want him to have an easy time.

However, he had no way to solve it.

"Comrade Jia Dongxu, are you saying you're in the right?"

"Officer Shen, it wasn't me, I... I'm so sorry, auntie, I misspoke, I apologize!"

Jia Dongxu was quite straightforward; knowing he couldn't avoid it, he simply admitted his mistake.

Seeing this, Shen Zhiyu smiled and said, "Comrade Jia Dongxu, that's more like it! A good comrade is one who can admit his mistakes and correct them!"

"Regarding your matter with Comrade Qin Huairu, I think the solution is quite simple!"

Upon hearing Shen Zhiyu's words, everyone's attention turned to her.

Shen Zhiyu smiled and said, "Comrade Jia Dongxu, you are your mother's son, so it's only right that you be filial. However, you can't transfer your filial piety to Comrade Qin Huairu. That's outsourcing your filial piety; it's a classic case of talking without understanding the situation!"

"I suggest you transfer your job to Comrade Qin Huairu. She can go to work, and you can stay home and take care of your parents!"

"impossible!"

Upon hearing Shen Zhiyu's idea, Jia Dongxu immediately exclaimed.

Yi Zhonghai chimed in, "Nonsense!"

"Xiao Shen, let's think of a serious way to solve this problem. Your method is just ridiculous!"

"Dongxu is a level three fitter, while Qin Huairu goes to the steel rolling mill, where she'll be an apprentice. The wages are vastly different; how could she possibly support a family like that!"

Yi Zhonghai felt that what he said was reasonable and well-founded.

Others agreed that this made sense and began to discuss it amongst themselves.

Shen Zhiyu smiled and waved her hand, saying, "Master Yi, your statement is somewhat biased!"

"Comrade Jia Dongxu didn't start as a level-three fitter when he entered the steel rolling mill; he worked his way up from apprentice to skilled worker!"

"And also, now that Comrade Qin Huairu has a job, her household registration will be different!"

"Originally, Jia Dongxu was the only one earning money in the Jia family, and he was the only one with a fixed allowance, so his salary as a third-level worker was still a bit insufficient to support his family!"

"However, after Comrade Qin Huairu got a job, the Jia family only had three people with rations, which significantly reduced their expenses. So, in reality, it's about the same!"

These words sparked another round of quiet discussion among the onlookers, with some, like Yan Bugui, even beginning to consider whether this was truly feasible.

"Xiao Shen, this still won't do. What kind of woman goes to work to support the family while the man stays home cooking and taking care of the children? What kind of talk will that make?"

Since Yi Zhonghai couldn't win the argument with Shen Zhiyu, he decided to switch tracks.

"Master Yi, you're showing prejudice against women. Who says women are inferior to men?"

"Nowadays, we emphasize gender equality. There are some jobs that require a lot of physical strength, or some special positions that are not suitable for women. We don't force women to do those. But women can do most jobs too!"

Shen Zhiyu is absolutely eloquent; when it comes to talking, he's a master of twisted logic.

He used to quote boxers off the top of his head online.

Yi Zhonghai felt a headache coming on as he listened to Shen Zhiyu's words.

He wasn't stupid; he had already figured it out: Shen Zhiyu was targeting Jia Dongxu.

As for why?

Yi Zhonghai could guess a bit of it.

Originally, the best solution to this problem was to start with Qin Huairu. Once Qin Huairu was persuaded, no problem would be a problem.

But with so many people here, and Shen Zhiyu having already put Jia Dongxu on a pedestal, if Yi Zhonghai insists that Qin Huairu compromise, then his image as a fair and selfless gentleman will be ruined.

"Xiao Shen, that's not what I meant!"

"Exactly! Dongxu is perfectly healthy; how can we let him, a strong and capable man, stay idle at home while Qin Huairu goes to work?"

Yi Zhonghai still wanted to argue his case.

Unexpectedly, Jia Zhangshi, who had been feigning death, suddenly burst into tears, crying out, "It's all my fault! My old body is so weak, I can't do anything, I've burdened my son and made my daughter-in-law suffer. I shouldn't be alive!"

"I might as well just die!"

This time, Madam Jia did not summon Old Jia, but instead used the three-piece set of women: crying, making a scene, and threatening to hang herself!

"Jia Dongxu!"

Shen Zhiyu shouted loudly, drowning out Jia Zhangshi's cries.

"What's wrong with you?"

"Your mother isn't in good health, don't you know you should take her to the hospital for a checkup?"

"What kind of son are you?"

"You're so devoted to your own mother who raised you with such care and love?"

"Your thinking is definitely flawed!"

"It seems you're the one who's unfilial!"

"...?!"

Jia Dongxu froze on the spot.

What's going on?

How did I become unfilial?

Madam Jia was also dumbfounded. She had just cried and made a fuss, how did it become that her son was unfilial?

"Master Yi, you're the one in charge of the courtyard, and Jia Dongxu is your apprentice. Are you just going to stand by and watch him be so unfilial?"

After dealing with Jia Dongxu, Shen Zhiyu didn't let Yi Zhonghai off the hook either.

"Comrade Jia Zhangshi is in poor health, why not let Jia Dongxu take her to see a doctor?"

"I……"

Yi Zhonghai was also a little confused. How did this involve me?

What exactly is going on?

His head was buzzing; he didn't understand how things had turned out this way.

"Mr. Liu, Ms. Yan, are you aware of this situation?"

While Yi Zhonghai was still in a daze, Shen Zhiyu looked at Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui, who were watching the commotion.

Liu Haizhong was unwilling to get involved in such trouble and hurriedly said, "Xiao Shen, this has nothing to do with me. This is a matter for the Intermediate People's Court. Jia Zhangshi doesn't usually have any problems. Looking at her, who would know she's sick?"

"Yes, yes, we didn't know Jia Zhangshi was ill!"

Yan Bugui also quickly expressed his opinion.

Jia Zhangshi stood there stunned, listening to him say over and over that she was sick, her mind buzzing.

"Jia Dongxu, what are you standing there for?"

"Hurry up and take your mother to the hospital!"

"You are truly unfilial!"

"Your own mother is sick and you don't take her to the hospital, you just let her suffer like this, how heartless can you be?"

Shen Zhiyu's words, one after another, truly nailed Jia Dongxu to the pillar of shame for being unfilial!