Siheyuan Assembly, Yan Bugui's Scheme

In the original novel, Jia Dongxu died.

However, this transmigration world had undergone slight changes.

After several hours of rescue by doctors, Jia Dongxu was out of danger.

Although his life was saved, he was left half-paralyzed.

Lin Zhen returned home when it was dark.

He had returned from the hospital with Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong, Silly Zhu, and Xu Damao.

As neighbors and colleagues from the same courtyard, they had stayed until dark.

As soon as he returned to the Siheyuan.

Yi Zhonghai immediately arranged for a courtyard-wide meeting.

"Lin Zhen, you're not late. The meeting is about to start."

"Understood, First Uncle. We'll be there shortly."

This was a three-section Siheyuan.

Lin Zhen lived in the front courtyard, neighboring Third Uncle Yan Bugui and Yan Jiecheng.

The middle courtyard housed First Uncle Yi Zhonghai, Silly Zhu and Yu Shui siblings, and the Jia family.

The back courtyard was home to Second Uncle Liu Haizhong, Xu Damao, and the Deaf Old Lady.

As soon as Lin Zhen entered the gate.

Five-year-old Lin Guo and Lin Jia, and three-year-old Lin Dong and Lin Liang ran over.

"Dad! You're back! Bang Geng cried again today!"

Lin Zhen dotingly crouched down.

He patted the heads of his four sons and laughed, "Did the four of you beat him up again?"

Lin Guo pouted.

"Hmph! He said my dad caused his dad to get injured, so we hit him!"

"Good job. Naughty kids who lack manners deserve a beating."

"Lin Zhen, you're back. I heard you were promoted to engineer today?"

Lou Xiao'e asked with a smile as she brought dishes to the table.

"Yes, my salary will be 126.5 yuan from now on, which is even higher than the workshop director's."

Lou Xiao'e said happily, "I don't care how much you earn. You've become an engineer and are a key talent the factory is cultivating. Even if things change, we'll still be able to stand firm."

Lin Zhen smiled faintly, "Don't worry, I already have a plan. Let's eat quickly. Yi Zhonghai is about to hold a courtyard-wide meeting."

Lou Xiao'e was still somewhat worried about her background.

She feared it would cause trouble for Lin Zhen's career.

After all, being the daughter of a capitalist was not an honorable identity.

Her mother had specifically sought a son-in-law from a poor background to ensure she could live a stable life.

She had immediately chosen Lin Zhen.

In this Siheyuan, Lin Zhen had the poorest background.

He was even more destitute than Xu Damao and Silly Zhu.

Lin Zhen's parents had passed away, and he came from a rural background.

After graduating from high school, he barely managed to become an apprentice at the steel rolling mill with a letter of introduction.

Lou Xiao'e, who was still unmarried, dared not imagine what her future would be like.

The moment she saw Lin Zhen, she was smitten.

Not only was Lin Zhen handsome and dashing, but he was also literate and well-read, possessing a rich literary talent.

He was simply the gentle and refined scholar she had dreamed of.

Lin Zhen was also shocked when he saw Lou Xiao'e.

Although she bore some resemblance to the actresses on television, she was even more beautiful.

She possessed the virtuous temperament of a well-bred lady, knowledgeable and sensible.

The two fell in love at first sight and quickly registered their marriage at the Civil Affairs Bureau.

The day after they got married, Lin Zhen visited his in-laws.

He had a private conversation with his father-in-law in the study for over two hours.

He persuaded his father-in-law to move his entire family away.

And to publicly sever ties with Lou Xiao'e.

In reality, 30% of the family's assets were transferred to Lin Zhen and his wife's names, waiting for the right time to bring it back to them.

Currently, Lin Zhen's monthly salary was truly insignificant compared to their actual assets.

However, the impending storm made Lou Xiao'e often worry.

Lin Zhen understood his wife's concerns.

He comforted her, "Don't worry, I have a hundred percent confidence that I can handle it easily. Don't you trust your husband?"

He was a transmigator who knew the plot and had a system.

Handling it easily was not a problem.

Lou Xiao'e smiled, "Even if I don't trust anyone else, I have to trust you. You are my sky right now."

They had been married for almost six years.

Lou Xiao'e felt happier than she did as a daughter in her parents' home.

Lin Zhen gave her psychological satisfaction that was a hundred times better than material comfort.

Moreover, their four sons were smart, well-behaved, sensible, and very filial.

Now, his family was not only admired within the courtyard.

But also throughout the entire alley.

In comparison, Jia Dongxu, who got married in the same year, seemed lacking.

"Hey? Lin Zhen, how is Jia Dongxu doing?"

"He's half-paralyzed and won't be able to walk for the rest of his life."

"Wow! That serious? What happened?"

"He's always petty, holding grudges against everyone. He's filled with malice, so it's inevitable he'd have bad luck. It's a miracle he even survived!"

"Sigh, you even proposed to Qin Huairu back then. If Qin Huairu knew her family's situation, she would have been better off marrying you."

"Heh, your wife is quite generous. Aren't you afraid Qin Huairu will snatch your husband?"

Lou Xiao'e laughed, "I'm not afraid. I wouldn't be afraid even if Yu Li and Qin Huairu came together!"

Lin Zhen chuckled, "Why bring that up? I did ask people to propose to them back then, but I didn't have a chance to get to know you. Besides, neither of them agreed, did they?"

Lou Xiao'e giggled, "That's why my fate is so good."

"Hey? Isn't Yu Li getting married at the end of the year?"

"Yes, after picking for six years, she's stopped. I heard she's marrying Yan Jiecheng. That way, her father-in-law is a teacher, which brings honor."

Lin Zhen sneered.

'He's a teacher now, but in a few years, he'll be considered a 'stinky old ninth.' They're a stingy and calculating family. Yu Li will regret this.'

After dinner, Lin Zhen's family of six went to the central courtyard.

Almost all the residents of the courtyard were present.

Some were sitting, some were standing, waiting for the meeting to begin.

In the middle of the courtyard was a large square table.

Yi Zhonghai, the First Grandfather, sat in the center. Liu Haizhong, the Second Grandfather, sat on the east side, and Yan Bugui, the Third Grandfather, sat on the west side.

The three grandfathers had different expressions.

The First Grandfather was frowning deeply. With Jia Dongxu paralyzed for the rest of his life, his plans for old-age support had gone up in smoke.

The Second Grandfather was indifferent; this meeting was just a formality.

The Third Grandfather was a bit worried, fearing that Old Yi would ask for donations.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, The Second Grandfather Liu Haizhong stood up and spoke, "As everyone knows, our courtyard's Jia Dongxu suffered a severe work injury. Considering his family's difficulties, Old Yi, Old Yan, and I decided to hold this meeting to discuss how to help the Jia family. I'll let the First Grandfather explain the specifics."

The First Grandfather Yi Zhonghai glanced at Liu Haizhong with displeasure.

He didn't stand up and said plainly, "That's the situation. Old Liu has already said it all, so I won't repeat it. We are all neighbors, let's all discuss how to help the Jia family."

Before anyone could comment, The Third Grandfather Yan Bugui quickly asked, "Old Yi, uh, what did the factory say?"

"This happened today, and the factory hasn't given a clear statement yet."

"Then, how about this? After the factory's compensation and medical expenses are approved, and we know the extent of the Jia family's deficit, we can hold this meeting. That way, we won't waste money by donating too much, or not have enough if we donate too little. What do you think?"

Yi Zhonghai said with a dark expression, "Our help this time is about neighborly courtesy. It's all based on our own willingness and has nothing to do with how much the factory subsidizes."

Yan Bugui was afraid of donating too much.

Hearing that it was all up to his own discretion, he immediately put his mind at ease.

He turned his head and smiled, "That's right, that's right. If we're talking about who has a good relationship with Dongxu, it has to be his group of younger brothers. But now that Lin Zhen is married and established, and his little life is the most prosperous, he'll definitely get the biggest share this time."

Lin Zhen, sitting in the crowd, heard this and couldn't help but curse inwardly.

Good for you, Yan Laoxi. I don't pick on your family's affairs, and you use me to take the biggest cut.

I'm no easy mark. You're too green to praise me to death.

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