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

Yang Dalin didn't know Yi Zhonghai's and Liu Haizhong's stance, but that didn't stop him from testing the mettle of Yi Zhonghai and his group.

Before Yang Dalin could speak, Yan Bugui, in an attempt to salvage his image, said, "His first uncle, second uncle, let me speak."

These are the parents of three children. Yesterday, their three children had a conflict with Da Lin and his gang, and the three children were detained. The parents are desperate to save their children, so they came to ask the Qi family to write a letter of understanding.

I originally thought these were their private matters and that I should let them talk about them at the Qi family's house.

Unexpectedly, this kid Dalin has a terrible temper. He even took out a rolling pin to hit someone. You can tell that this kid doesn't understand his great-uncle's good intentions at all.

Uncle, Uncle, tell me, was it wrong of me to let them settle this privately behind closed doors?

Some people still don't understand me and even slander me. Dalin, that kid, even said that I don't speak up for his family.

As an elderly man, I must be fair in my dealings, and I can't just ignore the facts and side with Qi's family, can I?

What a cunning Yan Bugui! You really know how to call a deer a horse.

Everyone saw you accepting gifts, yet you still dare to gossip.

Then don't blame me.

Let's see what Yi and Liu have to say later, otherwise I'm going to tear those three old men's faces off today.

Yi Zhonghai frowned.

Liu Haizhong spoke first. This guy always liked to be prejudiced, and he believed what Yan Laosan said.

He felt he should protect Yan Laosan. It was unacceptable for him to disobey the elders. Letting them come inside and talk amongst themselves was for their own good.

Liu Haizhong, supporting his large belly with one hand, pointed at Yang Dalin with the other: "Yang Dalin, put down that rolling pin first. If you have something to say, say it. What are you doing with that weapon? Your third uncle is so considerate of your family, telling you to go home and talk. Isn't this for your family's sake? Is it really okay for your family to make trouble for the whole courtyard over matters between outsiders?"

Yang Dalin tapped the doorframe with a rolling pin: "Second Uncle, aren't you in too much of a hurry? Shouldn't you listen to what I have to say? Even in a court trial, you have to hear both sides' testimonies, right?"

Liu Haizhong wanted to say something, but Yi Zhonghai pulled on Liu Haizhong's arm.

"Dalin, today I, your second uncle, and your third uncle are all here. Please tell us the details. We really can't just listen to one side of the story."

Otherwise, it's not fair. Otherwise, outsiders can come to our courtyard and make a scene around the neighbors. That won't do. We don't bully people, but we can't be wronged either. Dalin, explain everything from beginning to end.

We, along with the uncles, grandfathers, and aunties in the courtyard, will all stand up for your family.

Look, Yi Zhonghai won over the hearts of the entire courtyard with just one sentence.

His skill level is much higher than Liu Haizhong's and Yan Bugui's.

Despite Yan Bugui's education, the key issue is that he likes to take advantage of others. Even if Yi Zhonghai steps down, he will never be the boss.

Because they lack the ability, the magnanimity, and the personal charisma.

It's like a group of people who hang out in the underworld. Some can become the boss, some can only become the second or third, and some are just small-time thugs. Why is that?

It's not enough for you to just be cultured.

Just as Yang Dalin was about to speak, Li Jianjun's father took out another pack of cigarettes, trying to get closer to Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong, and others.

Just as Liu Haizhong was about to take it, Yi Zhonghai gave him a wink, and Jia Dongxu tugged at Liu Haizhong's arm.

Damn it, is this the time to smoke?

Our core group consists of our neighbors in the courtyard, not outsiders.

Sometimes Yi Zhonghai really wants to curse Liu Yan and his two big idiots.

Yang Dalin spoke up directly, not wanting to waste time, saying, "Damn it, my family hasn't had dinner yet."

"Dear uncles, aunts, and elders in the courtyard, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers and sisters, let me explain the whole story."

"Yesterday I didn't go to work, but I helped my aunt buy honeycomb briquettes. After buying them, I took Sister Yanhua, Sister Xiaoning, and Sister Yushui with me to buy things."

On the way back after shopping, in a secluded alley, I met three young men who looked to be seventeen or eighteen years old. Note that they were not children.

Three people were riding two bicycles. One person was carrying a wooden stick, one was carrying a spike, and one was carrying an iron chain.

First, they stole the 25.81 yuan that my aunt had left over from buying things for us. Because I was worried that the three girls would get hurt, I gave them the money for their safety.

And that wasn't enough, they were still not satisfied, and they kept using foul language. There were three girls behind me, how could I tolerate that?

These are my older and younger sisters. I took advantage of the surprise attack and fought them all down.

Then the man with the spike took out a dagger from his waist and tried to stab me.

Luckily, my sister Yanhua reminded me, otherwise I would have narrowly escaped disaster.

Dear neighbors, otherwise you might not have seen me yesterday afternoon.

Then I asked Sister Yanhua to call the police, and the police came and arrested all three of them.

The police said that the three men were armed robbers who attempted to murder someone and were also trying to commit indecent acts. They said that everything I did was legal and there was no problem.

They let us go home.

I went to work this morning, and when I came home in the evening, I saw that the Third Uncle was at my house with the families of those three criminals, asking my family to write a letter of forgiveness.

I saw that my aunt was almost crying from anger, and Sister Yanhua, Sister Xiaoning, and Sister Yushui were trembling with fear.

I then used a rolling pin to chase them out.

This woman, I don't know which criminal's sister, has a foul mouth. She said she'd kill us if we didn't write a letter of forgiveness.

Someone in our compound saw Yan Bugui accept a large gift from someone, so they kept speaking up for the criminal's family. "Uncle, uncle, that's the whole story."

That's roughly what happened. Yang Dalin exaggerated a little in some parts and downplayed some of the details.

The faces of several criminals' family members turned pale instantly, as neighbors shouted, "Kill them! How dare they be so arrogant in our compound!"

"And they even dismissed Yan the Old Man Who Was Cheap? What the hell is this?"

Yan Bugui still wanted to argue his case.

Yang Dalin felt that since he had offended him, he might as well just crush him.

"Listen to me, everyone. Yan Bugui denies accepting the gift."

We have no right to search their home. Everyone keep an eye on the Yan family members. I'll have someone call the police right now and let them search their house.

What's the point of keeping this traitorous old man around? He leads the families of criminals from outside to bully our staff, all for a few gifts. Are we really going to keep him around for the New Year?

"Call the police! Call the police! Call the police!"

Yi Zhonghai was surprised to find that Yang Dalin was no simple man.

However, he looked down on Yan Bugui's actions even more.

You're a teacher, from the same neighborhood, what kind of rubbish have you done?

Despite the complaints, they still had to defend Yan Bugui.

Try not to call the police about things that happen in the yard.

This could also affect Yan Laokou's work, since he has four children.

Old Yan was so scared that he was sweating profusely. His eldest son, second son, and Yang Ruihua really wanted to run home.

As it turned out, his house was right across the street, and he was stopped by several young men from his neighborhood.

Old Man Yan looked at Yang Dalin and Yi Zhonghai with pleading eyes.

Yang Dalin remained unmoved, while Yi Zhonghai pressed his hand down.