nashuaworldcup Chapter 141 Relief for the Jia Family.
Chapter 141 Relief for the Jia Family.
After arranging things for Yu Li, Yang Ke returned to his normal get off work schedule, only occasionally going down to the warehouse to pick up things.
That afternoon, Yang Ke had just returned to the courtyard house when Yan Bugui stopped him.
"Yang Ke, your uncle notified us tonight that there will be a hospital-wide meeting. I reckon it's because the Jia family came to him to complain."
Yan Bugui talked about the hospital-wide meeting that evening, and also mentioned the main purpose of the meeting.
Jia Dongxu is the only one in the Jia family who earns money, and he is only a Level 1 fitter this year, earning a salary of 33 yuan.
This amount of money wasn't considered poor in the courtyard house, considering that even the Third Uncle had several children, and his salary was less than Jia Dongxu's.
But since the Jia family had a master-disciple relationship with the eldest uncle, and he also had expectations of being taken care of in his old age.
Under these circumstances, Yi Zhonghai said that Qin Huairu was pregnant and lacked nutrition, and that the Jia family was in a bit of financial difficulty, so he wanted everyone to donate some food. Who could say anything about that?
Everyone knows that the Jia family is very well-off, but with the eldest uncle backing them up, it's highly likely that Sha Zhu will still fawn over them, and everyone will have no choice but to accept it helplessly.
"Okay, I understand, Uncle. I'll head back now."
Yang Ke didn't pay much attention after hearing this.
He's not short of food anyway, but he'd never be a sucker for the Jia family; at most, he'd just do a little something.
That evening, after Yang Ke finished dinner, he heard Xu Damao calling him from the doorway.
"Brother Yang, we're going to get scammed again tonight. We'll stick together then."
Xu Damao knew that Yang Ke was no ordinary person, so he naturally wanted to bring him along.
Otherwise, if Yi Zhonghai had always morally blackmailed him, forcing him to obediently follow orders, how could Xu Damao have been happy?
But since he was a nobody, and the three old men in the courtyard didn't stand by his side, what could he do to resist?
“Da Mao, neighbors should help each other out. If the Jia family is really in trouble, we can help each other out, even if it’s just a little bit.”
Yang Ke would naturally not be led astray by Xu Damao.
Just kidding, why would he do something like this in the open?
He even frequently flaunted his wealth, clearly hoping that Qin Huairu would give it to him for free.
Given the Jia family's character, if they discovered they could squeeze money or food out of Yang Ke, wouldn't they call Qin Huairu over?
"You, Xu Damao, not only do you not help your neighbors in need, but you also spread rumors everywhere. You deserve a beating!"
Just then, Sha Zhu also came to inform Yang Ke, but he overheard Xu Damao's conversation with Yang Ke and got so angry that he started beating Xu Damao.
The two of them, bickering and joking, arrived at the venue for the general meeting of the Intermediate People's Court, where almost everyone else had also arrived.
"Shazhu, what are you and Xu Damao doing? This is a hospital-wide meeting, not a place for you to fool around!"
Liu Haizhong flaunted his status as the second uncle, speaking sternly about the two of them.
"Second Uncle, you don't know, Xu Damao actually went to Brother Yang and told him not to get scammed by the Jia family, and that Brother Yang could just donate a little bit."
Sha Zhu immediately revealed the reason why he hit Xu Damao.
He had thought that many people would condemn Xu Damao for saying this, but when Sha Zhu looked up, everyone was silent, and some even looked at him with meaningful expressions.
That's just how it is; who would really want to donate more? Only Sha Zhu is proactive.
If Xu Damao really agrees with Yang Ke and everyone works together, then they won't have to put in much effort.
But now, Sha Zhu is making it clear that he wants to help the Jia family.
No problem, but why are you dragging others into this? What does the Jia family's business have to do with you?
Everyone has had a tough year, so why should we donate to the Jia family? Even if you, Sha Zhu, want to be a sycophant, don't drag everyone else down with you.
Thinking of this, Liu Haizhong fell silent.
He had three children in their teens who were starving and hungry, and he didn't complain. So why did the Jia family complain?
"Alright, everyone sit down and have a meeting. Sha Zhu, if you want to talk things out, why are you hitting people?"
Yi Zhonghai knew he couldn't let this atmosphere continue, otherwise he wouldn't be able to bring up the matter of helping the Jia family again.
"Uncle, you must ask all the neighbors in the courtyard to help our Jia family!"
"Look at Dongxu, we're only level one fitter. Not to mention our family doesn't have much quota, and now we have a pregnant woman. We really have no choice!"
Seeing that the atmosphere had reached this point, Jia Zhangshi immediately began her performance.
"Alright, Madam Jia, everyone knows about your family's situation. We'll be holding a general meeting tonight to discuss this matter."
When Yi Zhonghai saw that Jia Zhangshi was starting to play the victim, he immediately stopped her at the crucial moment.
After all, anyone can complain, and if others join in and start crying, then who will donate?
“The Jia family is in trouble, and as their neighbor, I definitely have to help. I’ll donate 15 jin of mixed flour.”
Upon receiving a hint from Yi Zhonghai, Sha Zhu immediately took the lead in making donations.
Don't be fooled by the fact that it's only 15 jin (7.5 catties), because these days everyone's monthly ration is only about 20 jin (10 catties) plus some other things.
But Sha Zhu didn't care. He had enough to live on, his sister had a fixed allowance, and he was a cook. How could he starve himself?
"No way, Sha Zhu, are you crazy? You're donating 15 jin (7.5 catties) so you don't have to eat anymore?"
Yan Bugui was dumbfounded after hearing this, and couldn't help but start cursing.
Originally, everyone could accept it; if one person donated a pound or two, they could grit their teeth and accept it as a sacrifice.
But if Sha Zhu starts with a 3 and then plays a royal flush, who can stand it?
As the third uncle of the courtyard house, if everyone else raises their standards, how can Yan Bugui be any less than the rest?
But how many people are in his family? How can they afford to donate like that?
"Hmph, it's Sha Zhu's business how much he wants to donate, after all, hmph."
“But Xu Damao will only donate one and a half jin of flour, that’s all.”
Upon seeing Sha Zhu's behavior, Xu Damao immediately made a disparaging remark, then mentioned that he had only donated one jin (approximately 500 grams).
"Yeah, Sha Zhu is Sha Zhu. We don't have such good conditions. My family only has half a catty."
"That's right. The Jia family is in trouble, but we're in trouble too. I only have half a jin left, that's all."
Xu Damao took the lead, and everyone immediately agreed.
Seeing this, he was naturally very happy.
He just loves to undermine Sha Zhu. If he can also make Yi Zhonghai lose face, that would be even better.
"Xu Damao, what the hell are you saying?!"
"What do I have to say? You'd better tell me, otherwise, with these three old men here today, I'm going to beat you up."
Although Sha Zhu has a crush on Qin Huairu, Cao Cao is not in favor of us now.
He only had a crush on her, and he had been asking a matchmaker to arrange blind dates for her all along. How could he let Xu Damao ruin his reputation?
"Xu Damao, speak your mind, stop being so sarcastic all the time."
"We're discussing how to help the Jia family right now, not for you and Sha Zhu to argue."
When Yi Zhonghai saw that Sha Zhu was being led astray by Xu Damao, he frowned and scolded him.
Xu Damao didn't care. He had said his piece and made his stance clear, so he didn't care who it was.
Are you suggesting we steal food from his house?
Yi Zhonghai knew Xu Damao's personality, so he set his sights on Yang Ke.
It wasn't that he wanted to cheat Yang Ke, but he knew that Yang Ke wasn't short of food. If he just gave him some mixed noodles, it would be easy for others to have no choice but to raise their prices as well.