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

Old Huang pulled Ma San away from his second sister-in-law and shouted loudly, "Everyone, be quiet and listen to what I have to say."

I am Huang, a clerk from Jiaodaokou Subdistrict, and this is Suo, a clerk from our subdistrict.

We just discussed it and came up with an idea. Let's see if it works.

Although Comrade Ma Sanxiao's two older brothers and sisters-in-law were dishonest and muddle-headed, they even beat up Comrade Ma Sanxiao.

But after all, they are brothers. Comrade Ma Sanxiao is much better now. If these two couples are arrested, their families have several children who will lose their parents and will have to be sent to Comrade Ma Sanxiao's place to be raised.

After all, Comrade Ma Sanxiao was their closest relative.

Comrade Ma Sanxiao is struggling to support himself; let's find another way to solve this problem.

We will focus on mediation first. If mediation fails, the police will make arrests as appropriate.

What do you all think?

Ma San saw the hand gesture that Yang Dalin secretly made.

He nodded and said "Mmm".

Those watching the spectacle also thought it was acceptable, otherwise, leaving several children to be abandoned by Xiao Ma San would be quite pitiful.

Seeing that Ma San nodded, Comrade Lao Huang said, "Okay, Comrade Ma San agrees."

What about you?

Seeing that things were turning around, Ma San's eldest brother and sister-in-law, and second brother and sister-in-law immediately agreed: "We agree to mediation, we agree to mediation."

Seeing that both parties agreed, Comrade Huang said, "First of all, given that things have already escalated to this point, you might as well just separate and write a separation agreement."

We will all be witnesses.

Your two families are no longer allowed to disturb Comrade Ma San's life, nor can you cause trouble for him or the Qi family who help him. If you cause trouble again, we will arrest you.

"Whether you agree or disagree, nod if you agree, and let the police handle it as they see fit."

Ma San nodded; his two older brothers and their wives also had to agree.

Then Lao Huang said the second point: "Secondly, Ma Bao and Ma Guo shall return all the money and tickets they stole from Comrade Ma Sanxiao, and provide double compensation."

Because this includes not only compensation, but also the losses suffered by Comrade Ma Sanxiao when you divided the family property without authorization.

Don't tell me you two brothers divided it evenly back then?

Ma Bao and Ma Guo left Ma San behind, so the distribution must have been uneven.

They dare not deny this.

He had no choice but to nod in agreement.

Old Huang then said, "Thirdly, Ma Bao hit someone. Even if it's the older brother hitting the younger brother, it's still wrong. He's broken the law and has to pay compensation. He has to pay twenty yuan. If he doesn't pay, he'll go to jail for hard labor."

Ma Bao has now lost both his wife and his money. He realizes that if he doesn't pay compensation, he might have to go to a labor camp.

They had no choice but to accept their fate and agree.

As for whether Ma Bao's family had money or whether they could come up with the money all at once, Yang Dalin didn't care.

If that doesn't work, you can pay in installments.

If Ma San's two older brothers don't do something drastic, Ma San's life won't be easy from now on.

Even if things get better, the vampires will still shamelessly come back.

Since everyone saw that Ma San, the person involved, had agreed, they knew there wouldn't be much excitement to watch.

I was just about to leave.

Yang Dalin quickly called out, "Clerk Huang, I have something else to say."

When everyone heard that there was still some excitement to be had, they stopped again.

Clerk Huang said, "Is there anything else, Comrade Yang? Please tell me."

Yang Dalin said, "Ma Bao and his wife came to my house and made trouble. My aunt couldn't sleep for several days. My aunt did a good deed. Was she wrong?"

They must bow and apologize in front of everyone today, and then come to our courtyard to apologize in person tomorrow.

Otherwise, I won't agree.

Upon hearing this, Ma Bao thought it was a minor matter. Apologizing and being embarrassed didn't matter, as long as he didn't have to pay compensation again.

For this couple, losing face is a small matter, but losing money is a big deal.

Clerk Huang turned to look at Ma Bao, who immediately said, "Of course, of course. Apologize now, and we'll go to the other courtyard to apologize again tomorrow morning."

Ma Bao and his wife apologized to Aunt Qi. Yang Dalin saw that Aunt Qi was in a much better mood, and then prepared to leave.

Before leaving, Captain Yang of the security team warned them that if they dared to cause trouble again, they would be arrested directly.

The matter has been resolved satisfactorily.

Ma San took part of the compensation, while his two older brothers said the rest needed to be repaid in installments.

Let's do it in installments then.

He had already thought of everything. Even if his two older brothers didn't give him any, it wouldn't matter. He would just consider it as New Year's money for his young niece and nephew who didn't understand yet.

Many onlookers affixed their fingerprints to the family division agreement, acting as witnesses.

Ma San entrusted the money and the family division agreement to Aunt Qi for safekeeping. This time, Yang Dalin not only saved face for Ma San, but also ensured that no one would say anything if Aunt Qi continued to keep Ma San's money.

He made his aunt's statue stand very tall and grand.

He became a moral exemplar.

As a result, Aunt Qi became very famous in Beijing.

Everyone says that Aunt Qi is a kind-hearted person. For this, Aunt Qi even received an award from the neighborhood committee and her salary was increased.

On the way, Qi Xiaoning said, "Brother, you handled this matter very well today. Mom got her revenge. It's just a pity that I've been learning martial arts for so long, but I haven't had a chance to practice it or have a fight."

That made everyone laugh.

Aunt Qi slapped the little girl: "You little brat, you never learn anything good. Do you want me to learn martial arts so you can fight?"

If you misbehave again, I'll break your legs first.

Mili, who was hiding in Miya's arms, chuckled and mimicked an adult's words, saying, "Interrupt, interrupt."

Qi Xiaoning was so angry that she started tickling the little girl's back.

The journey was filled with everyone's happy laughter.

When I got home, it was getting dark.

Many neighbors had also finished get off work and saw Yang Dalin returning home with his entire family.

They all greeted each other.

Those who are curious will ask where you've been.

The people who came to watch the spectacle exaggeratedly recounted what Yang Dalin had done that day.

This guy is quite eloquent.

That was absolutely brilliant.

Yang Dalin smiled and went home.

Miya, Mili, and He Yushui went back.

Yang Dalin closed the door, and Aunt Qi started cooking.

Yang Dalin took out the red envelopes from his backpack and gave one to Aunt Qi first: "Auntie, I'm not home for the New Year, so I'm giving you a red envelope."

Aunt Qi stopped him: "I am an elder, how can I accept your red envelope?"

Take it back.

Yang Dalin said, "Auntie, we don't care about that, we just want to be happy and have good luck, so take it."

If you don't take it, how will Xiaoning and Ma San take it? If Xiaoning and Ma San don't take it, how will my sister Yan take it?

If my sister Yan doesn't take it, how can Commissioner Geng take it?

Upon hearing his nonsense, Qi Yulan asked in confusion, "Who is Commissioner Geng?"

Why are we bringing him into this?

Yang Dalin slapped his mouth, blurting out, "It's nothing, he's just a character from a joke."

Auntie, please accept this; it's a token of my appreciation.

Look, Xiaoning has been waiting anxiously for a long time.

Qi Xiaoning had been watching eagerly from the sidelines.

She even chimed in from the side, "Mom, if you're embarrassed, you can turn to me. I don't mind having too much. If you don't take it, my sister really can't carry it, so just take it."

Upon hearing this, Qi Yulan decided to accept it and help Da Linzi save it.

If that doesn't work, we can just add some more money and take it back to Dalinzi.