vncnus Chapter 25: Compensation from 3 Companies
Chapter 25: Compensation from 3 Companies
Hearing their argument, Yi Zhonghai slammed his hand on the table and said, "Alright, stop talking. Is this the time to argue?"
At this point, Yan Fugui stubbornly said, "I didn't take the money, I definitely didn't take it. Our family doesn't live in the middle house."
At this point, Liu Haizhong also said, "We don't live here, and I didn't take the money."
After listening to the two men, Yi Zhonghai said, "Fine, since neither of you is willing to pay, I'll go tell Zhang Lei to call the police now. Let the police investigate and see if you two, one an old man and the other an old man, will go to jail for forcibly occupying someone else's house."
The group was startled when they heard the word "jail". Liu Haizhong immediately backed down and said, "Old Yi, it's not that I didn't want to take it, it's that I really didn't take his money."
Yan Fugui chimed in, "Yes, I swear to God, nobody took this. Nobody in my family took this money."
The group looked at Jia Zhangshi, who then said, "I swear by the lamp, I, Jia Zhangshi, did not take it."
Seeing that things had escalated to a point of contention again, Yi Zhonghai got angry and said, "I don't care who took the money and who didn't, the money has to be paid out, or I'm done with it." With that, Yi Zhonghai pushed open the door to leave his house and go out for some fresh air.
At this moment, Jia Zhangshi quickly grabbed Yi Zhonghai, because she knew that the money was lost in the middle house. If she couldn't prove that she didn't take it, she would definitely be executed for such a large sum of money. So she pleaded, "Old Yi, Old Yi, wait a moment, wait a moment."
Liu Haizhong and Yan Fugui also said, "Old Yi, don't be in such a hurry."
Jia Dongxu added, "Master, please help my mother. She probably wasn't lying."
Hearing Jia Dongxu's words, Yi Zhonghai felt a little reluctant, after all, he was still counting on Jia Dongxu to support him in his old age. Although Jia Dongxu was somewhat blindly filial, he was also the easiest person for him to control.
At this moment, Yi Zhonghai looked at the group, thought for a moment, and then gave a solution, saying, "The money from the sale of your furniture and the 200 yuan each should be given to Zhang Lei. As for the remaining largest sum of 2743.5 yuan, Lao Liu and Lao Yan each take 600 yuan, and the rest can be taken by the Jia Zhang family."
Upon hearing this proposal, Jia Zhangshi immediately flew into a rage, saying, "Yi Zhonghai, I don't have that much money. If you want it, go ahead and pay me!"
Liu Haizhong and Yan Fugui were also utterly wronged. Liu Haizhong said, "How can there be so much? Does that mean I have to pay more than 800 yuan in total?"
Yan Fugui chimed in, "Yes, yes, Lao Yi, we really didn't take it. I'm not paying that 600 yuan."
Seeing their reactions, Yi Zhonghai stopped arguing and said, "Fine!" He went straight to the point, "Alright, since you don't agree, let's go!"
Seeing Yi Zhonghai's serious expression, the three families looked at each other. Although they were unwilling to take the money, they were even more unwilling to go to jail, as they might lose their jobs if they did.
When Jia Zhangshi saw this, she prepared to throw a tantrum.
Yi Zhonghai anticipated Jia Zhangshi's actions and said directly, "Jia Zhangshi, if you want to cause trouble, go outside and do it outside. Don't do it in my house. If you dare to sit on the ground again, even if you kneel down and beg me, I won't care about this matter. Anyway, this matter has no impact on me."
Hearing Yi Zhonghai's words, Jia Zhangshi immediately gave up her idea of throwing a tantrum.
At this point, Jia Zhangshi changed her approach and pleaded, "Old Yi, you really have to save me this time! My family is truly broke."
Looking at Jia Zhangshi, Yi Zhonghai remained silent, then turned to Liu Haizhong and Yan Fugui and said, "Old Liu, Old Yan, you two go back and raise the money first. We'll go to the back house together in an hour."
The two exchanged a helpless glance and had no choice but to go back and raise the money. At this moment, Yan Fugui's heart was bleeding. He was the kind of person who would never spend a penny and would consider it a loss if he didn't pick up money while walking. Now, having to take so much money was worse than being killed.
After the two left, Yi Zhonghai looked at Jia Zhangshi and said, "Jia Zhangshi, stop putting on an act in front of me. I can roughly estimate whether your family has money or not. I'll say it again: if you don't want to go to jail or be executed, pay up. Otherwise, do whatever you want!"
At this moment, Jia Zhangshi tugged at Jia Dongxu and gave him a wink.
Before Jia Zhangshi and Jia Dongxu arrived at Yi Zhonghai's house, the two had already discussed their plan. At this moment, Jia Dongxu suddenly knelt down in front of Yi Zhonghai and said, "Master, my mother is right. Please help our family. If you can help my mother this time, I will take care of you in your old age and see you off when you die."
Hearing Jia Dongxu's words, Yi Zhonghai's heart stirred. His greatest concern was his retirement, and now, hearing Jia Zhangshi and Jia Dongxu say this, how could he not be tempted? So he looked at Jia Dongxu and said, "Dongxu, is that really what you think?"
Jia Dongxu looked at Yi Zhonghai, nodded, and said, "Master, it's true. My mother is here now, and she can prove that what I said is what I truly mean."
Hearing Jia Dongxu's words, Yi Zhonghai looked at his wife, an older woman, standing to the side.
An older woman came over and helped Jia Dongxu up, saying, "Dongxu, you're a good boy. As long as you take care of us in our old age, your master will definitely help you."
Hearing Aunt Yi's words, Jia Dongxu nodded and said, "Thank you, Master's wife."
At this moment, Yi Zhonghai looked at Jia Zhangshi and said, "Jia Zhangshi, tell me, how much money can you actually come up with?"
Jia Zhangshi held out one hand, and Yi Zhonghai thought for a moment before saying, "500?"
Jia Zhangshi immediately changed her answer and said, "50."
Yi Zhonghai stood up angrily and said, "What did you say?"
Seeing Jia Zhangshi's expression, Yi Zhonghai said angrily, "Jia Zhangshi, if this is your attitude, then don't ask me about this matter anymore. Don't think you can use the Dongxu Elderly Care issue to manipulate me."
At this moment, Jia Zhangshi looked at Yi Zhonghai and said, "500, 500, are you satisfied now?"
Hearing Jia Zhangshi's words, Yi Zhonghai thought for a moment. He figured that getting 500 yuan out of this old woman was the maximum she could manage, so he said, "Alright, give me 500 yuan, and I'll take the rest."
Yi Zhonghai then looked at Jia Dongxu and said, "Dongxu, I hope you can remember what I said today."
Jia Dongxu nodded and said, "Master, don't worry. We're like father and son. If I don't take care of you in your old age, wouldn't people criticize me behind my back?"
Hearing Jia Dongxu's words, Yi Zhonghai nodded in satisfaction.