The conspiracy of the courtyard

Chapter 169: Unexpected Election

When the deaf woman heard what Chen Ping said, she was so angry that she trembled all over, gnashed her teeth, and pounded the ground with her crutch.

Seeing this, Chen Ping tutted twice and started to mock again:

"I'm old and useless now. I don't even dare to gnash my teeth, for fear that the few yellow teeth I have left will die heroically. I can only grind my teeth helplessly. Hehehe...

It’s good to be young…”

After saying that, he ignored the pale-faced deaf woman, pulled Lu Zixuan out of the door, and stood with Aunt Zhou who had just come out of another interrogation room.

"Thank you! Thank you! Chen Ping, thank you for coming to take me out. I will work like a slave for the rest of my life to repay your kindness."

Aunt Zhou's bow of thanks made Chen Ping feel a little at a loss. He laughed dryly twice and urged Chen Ping to go through the formalities and leave quickly.

In order to distance herself from the deaf woman, Chen Ping deliberately exchanged a few words with Director Zhou to delay time.

"Chen Ping, you have a good relationship with Brother Bangguo's family, can you say something for him?

It has been a year and his family has ignored him. He is in great pain. It is really pitiful to see him holding a bottle of wine all day long.

He wrote to Northeast China just to show concern for his children, nothing else, just, just…"

As Director Zhou was talking, he couldn't continue.

Chen Ping nonchalantly advised Director Zhou not to advise others to do good without experiencing their suffering. No matter what choice they made, it was their family affair and she should not get involved.

On the way back to the courtyard, Chen Ping made arrangements for Aunt Zhou's whereabouts according to Lu Zixuan's instructions.

"Auntie Zhou, I think the deaf woman will kick you out when you go back.

You are homeless now. If you don't mind, you can live in the rainwater room first and help us take care of Xiaoman.

We all have to work and go to school and don't have time to take care of her, so we can only ask you for help.

If you agree, we will go to the hospital for a physical check-up tomorrow. It's not that I don't trust you, but I have to be careful when taking care of the children. I won't feel at ease until I make sure I'm not sick.

I don’t mean anything against you. Our whole family, except Xiaoman, has been examined…”

Chen Ping's sincere attempt to keep her really touched Aunt Zhou. She had originally planned to sleep on the streets, but she never thought that there would be a ray of hope in her eyes.

"Chen Ping, thank you so much. I know you say this because you feel sorry for me. Don't worry, I will take good care of Xiaoman and the child to repay your kindness.

I didn’t expect that after living for most of my life, I would still be taken in by you kids. It’s really a bit…”

At this point, Aunt Zhou choked up and Chen Ping immediately tried to comfort her.

Sure enough, when they came back from the police station, they saw Aunt Zhou's luggage thrown in a mess in the middle of the backyard by the deaf woman, and there were many footprints on her clothes.

Chen Ping immediately helped Aunt Zhou pack up and temporarily placed the luggage in He Yushui's room.

He also told He Yuzhu's siblings and Cheng Xiaoman about Aunt Zhou's current situation and the next arrangements. The three of them naturally passed the decision unanimously.

Then he took He Yuzhu to move the luggage back and forth, and He Yushui finally fulfilled her long-cherished wish. She could live and eat with Chen Ping like a mother and daughter.

After everything was done and He Yushui fell asleep, Chen Ping slipped into Lu Zixuan's compartment and asked him about the real intention of taking in Aunt Zhou.

Lu Zixuan no longer concealed the truth and explained the reason.

[Haven't you always wanted to find a companion for Grandpa? Now the opportunity has come. Aunt Zhou is definitely the best candidate. Please consider it.]

After careful consideration, Chen Ping said:

"This suggestion is indeed good. Although Aunt Zhou has some flaws, they are all for the sake of protecting Yi Zhonghai and maintaining family relationships.

She has no children or ties, and the only deaf old woman who treats her as a servant will no longer trust her and may even kick her out of the house. The more she thinks about it, the more appropriate it seems.

But she hasn't broken up with Yi Zhonghai yet. This is not a good idea. How will Aunt Zhou live in the future?"

Lu Zixuan patted his chest and promised that he would arrange everything. They would just wait for Aunt Zhou to come back from her physical examination and Chen Ping to get her consent before they could carry out the plan.

The next day, Chen Ping excitedly handed Lu Zixuan the physical examination report that stated that she was in good health and had no fertility problems, and urged him to quickly arrange the next steps.

After reading the physical examination report, Lu Zixuan took out a pen and paper from his bag, imitated Aunt Zhou's tone of voice, and wrote a letter to the Northwest Prison.

The letter was very simple, just reminding Yi Zhonghai to read the conclusion of the physical examination report carefully and that he could have children.

I am also resentful about having to take Chinese and Western medicines continuously for the past twenty years.

At the same time, he described in detail how he suffered from hunger and cold in order to serve the deaf old woman wholeheartedly, but what he got in return was her suspicion and abuse.

She complained about his poor judgement of people and blamed him for his nepotism. Now she was homeless and demanded that he find a way to give her a way out. If she didn't receive a reply within half a month, she would have to go to the street office to explain the reason, force a divorce, and sever ties with him...

When Chen Ping was looking forward to a reply, Guo Tiejun's wife discovered that the steel mill's salary payment date had passed and Guo Tiejun had not returned home yet, so she went to the steel mill to inquire about the situation.

After much inquiries, we learned that Guo Tiejun did not go to another place to work overtime, but was missing and had been missing for a long time.

They immediately went to the police station to report the case. After three days of searching, they finally found Guo Tiejun's body in a dilapidated yard nearby.

The scene was a mess, and it was obvious at a glance that it was the result of a person drinking alone.

No investigation was needed. It was announced on the spot that Guo Tiejun died of alcohol poisoning...

Guo Tiejun's wife was disheartened and had to face reality. She sought help from Director Liu and forcibly took back the money that Guo Tiejun had lent out. She packed her simple luggage, boarded the train back north, left this sad place, and reunited with her children.

Director Liu was afraid that the courtyard would fall into chaos again during this period of famine, so he urgently convened a meeting of the entire courtyard and initiated another election for managers.

This time, a new election method was adopted, with all residents in the hospital making anonymous recommendations. To everyone's surprise, Chen Ping received the most votes.

Chen Ping did not make any pretentious excuses. This was originally her first goal to take control of the Siheyuan. She simply put forward a few requests.

"I understand why everyone chose me. Either they thought I could get some benefits by working at the grain station, or they thought I was a woman and had no right to have a family and a career, and they wanted to laugh at me.

Of course there are some who really want me to lead everyone to live a prosperous life together.

No matter what your purpose is, since you have chosen me to be the manager, I will do my best to help you solve your problems.

I have put forward a few requirements. If we can meet them, we can be good neighbors and true partners.

If you can’t do it, I won’t force you. Just don’t make sarcastic comments in the future. Otherwise, I will exercise my authority and apply to the Street Office to expel you from the courtyard…”

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I wish you all a Happy New Year! May all go well with you!