The Life of a Son-in-Law in a Courtyard House

Yang Dalin said, "Yes, he doesn't know what we talked about."

But he can prove that you were the one who approached me that day, not that I came to you begging, right?

Seeing that her husband couldn't answer, Yang Ruihua knew she couldn't win the argument with Yang Dalin, so she lowered her voice and said, "So what if we approached you first?"

Yang Dalin ignored Yang Ruihua's comment and asked Yan Bugui, "I'm only asking Teacher Yan, right?"

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Yan Bugui had no choice but to admit, "Yes, I was the one who approached you that day."

When Yang Dalin saw that Yan Bugui had admitted it, he said, "Okay, then what did you say when you called me to your house?"

Why don't you explain it to everyone in detail?

Yan Bugui, of course, would not admit to telling everyone that he had taken Yang Dalin home that day and asked for interest.

When Yang Dalin asked this, he could only pretend to be something else and say, "I didn't say anything, I just invited you to my home for a chat. I just wanted to help you out and see if you had any other difficulties."

Seeing that he wasn't telling the truth, Yang Dalin asked again, "Really? Let's chat for a bit."

"Then how did you lend me the money that night?"

Yan Bugui: "Um, um..."

Yang Dalin interrupted him: "Alright, Teacher Yan, you can't keep making this up anymore, can you?"

Let me tell you all.

Yan Bugui tried to stop Yang Dalin from continuing, but Yang Dalin knew that Yang Ruihua's visit had angered Aunt Qi, and he was sure he wouldn't let the Yan family off the hook.

They need to be taught a lesson, otherwise how could they?

Yang Dalin said loudly, "I will tell you all the details of what happened, and you can judge for yourselves."

That night, Teacher Yan took me to their house and asked me if it was true that I could borrow money with interest.

I told him that several other good neighbors in our building had helped, and they had almost raised enough money. They didn't ask for interest, but I wouldn't lend him money that required interest.

When Teacher Yan heard that there was no interest, he didn't want to lend the money. But then he remembered that I had given dried seafood to the neighbors who lent me money, so he said he would lend me 100 yuan, but I had to give them dried seafood as well.

I said one hundred is too little, it's useless, I won't lend it.

At least 300 yuan, otherwise you think you can get my dried seafood by borrowing 100 yuan? You're dreaming.

In the end, Teacher Yan agreed, but it was unacceptable not to lend the money back.

I also said that I couldn't pay it back in a short time and it might take three years to pay it off.

Teacher Yan agreed at the time and asked me to go home and write an IOU, which I also put my fingerprint on. He lent me three hundred yuan.

Listen carefully, everyone. It's agreed that the money will be paid off in three years, exactly three years later, and there will be no interest.

Is this true, Teacher Yan?

After listening to Yang Dalin recount the whole story, Yan Laokou could only nod in agreement.

The others who lent money to Yang Dalin were quite satisfied when they heard that Yan Bugui had chased after them and actively lent them 300 yuan in order to receive a gift.

Furthermore, Yang Dalin's promised repayment dates were all earlier than Yan Bugui's.

No one would bring this up on their own initiative.

Even if someone asks, everyone will unanimously say that we will repay the loan in three years.

Nobody's stupid.

Seeing that the head of the household remained silent, Yang Ruihua took the initiative to speak up: "This is what happened. Old Yan saw that you were in trouble and lent you the money he had squeezed out of his own pocket."

"Fine, you're not even grateful, what more do you want?"

Yang Dalin said, "I don't want to do anything about Old Yan's family."

I lent the money, and I wrote an IOU, clearly stating that I would pay it back in three years.

You've already given me the gift, and you're asking me back the money you borrowed just a few days ago.

What other reason do you need? Yan Jiecheng is getting married?

Let's not even talk about whether your family only has 300 yuan; who in our neighborhood would believe that?

Let's talk about Yan Jiecheng having a girlfriend and getting married. But who in our department has seen her? You can't just say she has one.

"Brother Jiecheng, come out here and tell me your girlfriend's name and where she lives."

After saying that, Yang Dalin walked over and tried to pull Yan Jiecheng out from behind Yan Bugui, but Yan Jiecheng remained silent and couldn't make up a story.

He shrank back a little.

Everyone understood at a glance.

Yan Jiecheng's inability to say anything means that the whole "nothing about a girlfriend" thing was fabricated by Yang Ruihua.

I was thinking of lending them the money I'd promised for three years, but after only a few days, I found an excuse to ask for it back.

Yang Ruihua stopped Yang Dalin and said, "Why not? Our two families will meet soon. Once we meet, it's settled. Then we'll discuss the wedding. We're getting the money back in advance to prepare. What's wrong with that?"

Knowing that you can't come up with the money right away, we need to give you time to prepare, right?

Yang Dalin chuckled, "You, Yang Ruihua, are quite the storyteller."

I'm not supposed to thank you for demanding my money back unreasonably.

Seeing that Yang Ruihua was being unreasonable again, Yang Dalin had no choice but to show no mercy.

"Really? Then I must congratulate your family."

I hope Jie Cheng finds a virtuous wife.

They treat words like empty promises. They said they'd pay back the money in three years, but after only a few days, they've already come up with an excuse to take it back.

But I heard that I brought back some of my work unit's reward yesterday and donated it to the neighborhood committee. Teacher Yan even spoke with Grandpa Yi, Grandpa Liu, and Brother Da Mao about it?

Yan Bugui's expression changed upon hearing this; he hadn't expected that the three people from last night had betrayed him.

Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong exchanged a glance and shook their heads, as if to say, "I didn't tell Yang Dalin."

The two of them then looked at Xu Damao.

That could only have been said by Xu Damao.

Yan Bugui was thinking to himself, "Oh no, this can't go on. Besides, I'm going to lose face today."

Yan Bugui first quietly cupped his hands to Yi and Liu, meaning, "Please give me some face, I beg you."

Then Yan Bugui refused to go see Xu Damao. That kid was a bad seed. He thought to himself, "Was I blind yesterday? Why did I go to see him?"

There was no time to stop Xu Damao, so he prepared to go over and quietly plead with Yang Dalin.

Stop talking and save face for yourself.

Yang Dalin dodged him and asked loudly, "Does everyone want to know what Teacher Yan said to Grandpa Yi, Grandpa Liu, and Brother Da Mao?"

A group of onlookers, not caring about anything else, shouted in unison, "Yes!"

Then people started chattering, "Uncle, Uncle, tell me, what did Old Man Yan say to you yesterday?"

"Da Mao, tell us, what did Lao Yan say to you?"

"Yes, the public has the right to know. Shall we hear from you, sir/madam?"

Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong exchanged another glance. Looking at Yan Bugui, who was still pleading with his eyes, they couldn't bear to say what Yan Laokou had said yesterday.

Yi Zhonghai was prepared to laugh it off and save face for Lao Yan.

"Well, Lao Yan didn't say anything yesterday, it was all a misunderstanding. Lao Yan, I don't think your family is in a hurry for money, so let's just forget about it."

As soon as these words were spoken, the smart ones knew that Yan Bugui must have said something unpleasant that Yang Dalin had heard about.

Yan Bugui tried several times to pull Yang Dalin aside to say something, but Yang Dalin kept avoiding him.

Xu Damao, standing to the side, showed no respect for Yan Bugui.

This kid didn't think that much.

After being threatened by Sha Zhu again, he directly revealed the information.