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

How could this miser not want the money he'd already got?

However, he still politely said, "Dalinzi, why don't we just forget about the interest? We're all neighbors, calculating interest would make us a laughing stock."

"No need, I'll give you interest if I say I'll give you interest."

It would be best to explain things clearly and thoroughly in front of everyone.

I won't take advantage of you.

I even gave them more, to prevent anyone from spreading rumors about me again.

Oh, by the way, Ms. Yan, could you go home and get the IOU?

"Okay, okay, I'll go right away."

Yan Bugui was really afraid that the 20 yuan interest would disappear.

He went home immediately.

When everyone saw Yan Bugui turn around and go home, many people started talking about it.

"How could he possibly ask for interest when we're neighbors?"

"Exactly, it's only been a few months. They said they didn't want it, but once they got it, they won't let go."

"Hehe, just you wait, I don't think this matter with Dalinzi is over yet."

"When will this end?"

"Don't rush, wait a moment."

Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong exchanged a glance, and Liu Haizhong said, "Hey, this old Yan really likes to be greedy for small gains but suffer big losses."

Yi Zhonghai gave a wry smile, shook his head in disappointment, and remained silent.

It's obviously because they're too lazy to talk.

Yan Bugui returned quickly.

He handed the IOU to Yang Dalin.

Yang Dalin pretended to lean closer to the courtyard lamp behind the main hall.

Upon closer inspection, it was indeed the IOU he had written.

Yang Dalin then took out his IOU from his pocket; it was in duplicate at the time.

Yang Dalin showed the IOU to Yan Bugui: "Teacher Yan, the IOU is all correct, isn't it?"

"That's right."

"Money, right?"

"right."

"Okay, the money is correct, I've paid the interest, and I'll tear up the IOU."

"Okay, go ahead and tear it."

"Everyone saw it. I borrowed 300, and in less than a year I paid back 320."

Everyone should be a witness.

After saying that, Yang Dalin tore the IOU into pieces.

Then, staring at Yan Bugui, he said, "Teacher Yan, from now on, my family will never owe you a penny or a single favor."

I hereby declare that from this day forward, my aunt's family and your family are completely separated, and we will never have any contact with each other again.

Let us all be our witnesses.

The sound startled Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong so much that they almost fell over.

Everyone was in an uproar.

"Our next-door neighbor, are we never going to see each other again?"

"As I just said, Dalinzi won't let this go easily."

You still don't believe me?

"I believe you, but isn't this going too far?"

"What do you mean 'absolutely'? Look at how many times Yan Bugui has tricked Da Linzi!"

Did you forget that you pretended to be from their family to receive gifts?

Before the repayment date was reached, Yan Bugui, because Da Linzi hadn't given his family any small favors since he came to the house, used Yan Jiecheng's wedding as an excuse to demand early repayment.

They only missed one night, and people are spreading rumors and causing trouble?

In the end, they even charged the other party a year's interest?

Think about it, how many times has this happened?

Would you want a neighbor like that?

All they ever think about is taking advantage of your family.

Never let yourself be taken advantage of.

"Didn't the Yan family lend money to Dalinzi? Didn't that do Dalinzi a huge favor?"

"You can't just forget about this so easily, can you?"

"You silly brain, don't you remember what Dalinzi said?"

Da Linzi had already raised enough money, but Yan Bugui still wanted to borrow more.

It's all for that bag of dried seafood!

"Damn, I forgot about that. Did he only go to borrow it because he thought he could get a good deal?"

"That's right."

If Da Linzi doesn't give him anything, do you think he'll lend it to him?

"If I sent you to that stingy Yan's place, you wouldn't be able to borrow even five yuan, let alone ten."

"That's true, I believe you when you say that."

Everyone started talking at once, buzzing with discussion.

Yan Bugui was completely dumbfounded when he heard Yang Dalin's words.

He didn't want to lose Yang Dalin, this big tree he could always take advantage of.

Yan Bugui wanted to pull Yang Dalin aside and say something more.

Yang Dalin shoved him away.

He walked up to Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong and said, "Uncle Yi, Uncle Liu, and everyone else are here to be my witnesses."

From that day forward, our family and their family never spoke to each other again.

From now on, we'll treat each other as strangers.

If anything happens to their family in the future, don't call me. Similarly, if anything happens to my family, I won't call him.

So be it.

Brother Zhu, I won't drink anymore, I'm going home first.

Brother Dali, Uncle Zhao, Sister-in-law Meiyun, I'll return the rest of the money to you later.

I'm going home first.

After saying that, Yang Dalin took Aunt Qi home with him.

Yan Bugui still didn't want to give up on Yang Dalin.

As a result, Yang Dalin simply pushed him away and ignored him completely.

As soon as I got home, I closed the door.

Yan Bugui chased after him to the door, but he was too embarrassed to knock.

Yan Bugui instantly felt like he had aged ten years.

Although they got the money back, they also incurred an additional 20 yuan in interest.

But that's not how the accounts are calculated.

Yan Bugui lost the opportunity to exploit Yang Dalin even more in the future, and that's just one aspect of it.

Secondly, Yan Bugui has really lost face this time. Who knows what the neighbors in the courtyard will say about their family tomorrow.

The neighbors in the courtyard might also distance themselves from Yang Dalin's family, just like he did.

Nobody wants a stingy neighbor who only wants to take advantage of others.

This time, Yang Dalin stomped Yan Bugui's face on the ground.

They dried up Yan Bugui's entire face.

Ma San followed Aunt Qi into the house.

He excitedly said, "Brother Dalin, you were really awesome today. You should really crack down on people like Yan Bugui."

Qi Xiaoning also expressed her opinion: "That's right, Brother Dalin is right."

Qi Yanhua remained calm and did not express any opinion.

Aunt Qi smacked Ma San and Qi Xiaoning on the back of the head.

"You two stop bickering. Why is Dalinzi being so harsh today?"

"They're our next-door neighbors, isn't this a bit too much..."

"Auntie, are you trying to say I'm too harsh and heartless?"

"Yeah, I think so. The Yan family does like to take advantage of others, and everyone knows that."

only……"

"Auntie, I can tolerate his family taking advantage of me a little, but I can't tolerate them spreading rumors like this even once."

"It's one thing if I'm the only one talking, but you, his neighbor of over ten years, are like this too. Do you think we should still have a neighbor like that?"

Actually, Yang Dalin didn't mention that he was going to the plateau to fight the Indians at the latest by the beginning of next year.

He did it on purpose today, using this as an excuse to intimidate those who stray.

Play it harder.

Otherwise, if they're not home, who knows how the neighbors in the yard might bully them.

He left on his own. Ma San is still young and probably can't handle anything important.

Therefore, Yang Dalin planned to spend the next six months establishing his authority so that no one in the courtyard would dare to provoke his family.

Aunt Qi was speechless upon hearing this.

Dalinzi meant well; it's actually quite good to be rid of this neighbor who likes to take advantage of others.

Aunt Qi will also have less to suffer from.

Dalinzi did everything to protect himself and his daughter from being wronged.

Qi Yulan patted Yang Dalin on the shoulder: "Good boy, then let's leave it at that."

Without this neighbor, he'll be able to take advantage of us much less.

Your aunt supports your decision.

"We support it too."

"Yes, and me too."

The Qi Yanhua sisters and Ma San spoke one after the other.