Siheyuan: Forced to exchange rooms with Qin Huairu at the beginning

The eight-immortal table was placed in the middle of the yard, and the three old men sat down one by one.

"Slurp~Pfft!"

The second uncle Liu Haizhong took a sip of tea leaves from the enamel mug. Even in the middle of winter, he could still warm himself up. Then he spat out the residue and stood up to speak.

"Ahem, quiet, quiet."

"Today we have gathered here to hold a meeting of the whole institute, mainly for one thing. What is it specifically? Um, let me tell you about it."

It’s still the same few sentences, nothing new, just to show off his status as the second uncle.

However, it has been a long time since we held a general meeting of the entire institute. Everyone was very enthusiastic and applauded out of respect.

Liu Haizhong pressed down like a leader, then sat in his seat.

Yi Zhonghai stood up.

"Everyone should be able to guess why we called you all here. There is only one main topic for today."

"It's almost Chinese New Year, and the snow is quite heavy. Some families in our courtyard have been severely affected. For example, the Jia family, you can see that half of the house has collapsed."

"Here I want to give a great compliment to He Yuzhu. When Jia Zhang was trapped under a log, it was He Yuzhu who took the lead in rescuing Jia Zhang. He also selflessly donated his house for the Jia family to live in. Let's all give him a round of applause."

After saying this, Yi Zhonghai was the first to applaud.

The applause from below became much quieter, and everyone was thinking about a question.

There are so many residents in the courtyard, why are the other families' houses fine while Jia's collapsed?

Is it because Jia Zhang committed so many sins that God punished her?

Although everyone didn't communicate with each other, it was obvious that there were many people who thought this way.

"The Jia family found me today. Everyone knows that the Jia family has no men and cannot afford the money."

"When one side is in trouble, all sides come to its aid. We are all neighbors, and I hope everyone can lend a helping hand."

"Let Qin Huairu come up to the stage and say a few words."

After Yi Zhonghai finished speaking, he sat down. Qin Huairu walked onto the stage, holding a large box wrapped in red paper with the words "Fundraising" written on it.

After Qin Huairu came on stage, she bowed deeply to everyone. When she stood up, tears were already welling up in her eyes.

"My dear neighbors, our Jia family is not easy. I am the only one who earns money. I have to support my mother-in-law and three children. I really can't afford to spend any extra money."

"Now that our Jia family has suffered such a great disaster, there is really no other way. Please help us if you have extra money. Our Jia family will definitely be grateful to you."

Qin Huairu said this, bowed deeply again, and looked at Zhang Zhiqiang specifically.

The reasons the Jia family had given for donating money in the past were indeed untenable, so it was understandable that Zhang Zhiqiang did not donate.

But this time it was different. The Jia family was really in trouble. Anyone with a discerning eye could see it. After all, the ruins of the Jia family were still there.

Now Zhang Zhiqiang must feel embarrassed for not donating. After all, we are all men and we need to save face. If you don’t donate when others do, it would seem so unsociable.

Yi Zhonghai gave Yan Bugui a wink and asked Yan Bugui to donate first. Of course, the money would be paid by Yi Zhonghai.

This was all discussed by the three uncles. Yan Bugui's image as a stingy person is deeply rooted in people's minds. Now that he is the first to stand up, the impact will definitely be quite large, and maybe it will make this matter go more smoothly.

"As the third uncle, I have to take the lead and be the first to donate five dollars."

Yan Bugui took out five dollars and showed it to everyone, then put it in the box in front of Qin Huairu's chest.

"Qiangzi, how much are you donating?"

Xu Damao approached Zhang Zhiqiang and asked.

"Ah? I won't donate."

Zhang Zhiqiang was a little puzzled. How could such a thing become a donation issue? What financial situation did his family have that made him donate to others?

“I’ll donate five dollars, too.”

Liu Haizhong stood up with his big belly, took out five dollars and showed them to others, then put them in the box in front of Qin Huairu's chest.

"Since both uncles have donated, it should be my turn now. I will donate ten dollars."

Yi Zhonghai stood up, took out a big black ten from his pocket and put it in the box in front of Qin Huairu's chest.

"Thank you, sir."

Qin Huairu said gratefully that she never expected that an old man would directly donate ten yuan to their Jia family, which was equivalent to her half a month's salary.

Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui were a little confused. Didn’t they agree on five dollars per person?

Whether it was Liu Haizhong or Yan Bugui, the money they donated was all from Yi Zhonghai.

Even if each person donated five yuan, Yi Zhonghai would still have fifteen yuan. Now, Yi Zhonghai directly donated ten yuan, as if his contribution alone was greater than that of the two of them combined, although this also seemed to be true.

After the three uncles donated, no one moved. The scene fell into a brief silence. Yi Zhonghai was also a little confused. His head was open. Shouldn't everyone donate actively? Why is it like this now?

"Dear neighbors, the Jia family has had a hard time. The house has collapsed, and Qin Huairu is raising three children alone."

"They really can't come up with the money now. When one side is in trouble, all sides will come to its aid. We have helped the Jia family today. If your family has any problems in the future, the Jia family will also help you, right?"

"So those who have money can contribute money, and those who have strength can contribute strength."

Yi Zhonghai shouted, trying to liven up the atmosphere.

"Then I'll help."

"I also contribute."

"Working out is a good idea. It's New Year and I don't have to do any work. If I don't move, my bones will get rusty."

…………

It's not easy for anyone to live in a courtyard house, and they easily found the loopholes in Yi Zhonghai's words.

Yi Zhonghai's face turned dark, but he still decided to call out the names.

"Xu Damao, don't look at me, I'm talking about you, how much will you donate?"

Yi Zhonghai named them directly. This time he learned his lesson and started with Xu Damao instead of Zhang Zhiqiang.

The richest person in the hospital now is Zhang Zhiqiang, but he is also the most disobedient. Several donations have failed in the end because of Zhang Zhiqiang.

"I?"

Xu Damao pointed at himself in disbelief. What did it have to do with him? Even Sha Zhu didn’t donate, so how could it be his turn?

"Yes, it's you, Xu Damao. You are not short of money. In my opinion, just donate five dollars."

Yi Zhonghai pointed out that he had done the same thing before, and Xu Damao had given in every time.

But think about it, that was because Xu Damao was afraid that Sha Zhu would hit him, is Xu Damao still afraid now? Of course not, Zhang Zhiqiang is sitting next to him, this is the confidence.

Zhang Zhiqiang had already said that he would not donate, and Xu Damao didn't want to be taken advantage of, so he rolled his eyes and came up with a plan.

"Uncle, it's not my turn no matter what. Let the elders donate first."

"I am going to wait and see how much Zhang Zhiqiang donates. No matter how much Zhang Zhiqiang donates today, I, Xu Damao, will have two dollars more than him."

After Xu Damao finished speaking, he sat down and glanced at Zhang Zhiqiang. Zhang Zhiqiang responded with a look, meaning that Xu Damao should not worry.