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Chapter 2471 The Stick Guy Was Forced to Apologize

There weren't many people in the institute to begin with, and they had already gathered around the scene. A general meeting of the entire institute was immediately convened.

The meeting was actually a signal to criticize the Jia family.

With Yang Feng and a few others in the courtyard, they weren't afraid of a fight. Liu Guangfu, the second grandfather, spoke first.

The others were equally unwilling to back down.

Neither Sha Zhu nor Xu Damao had a chance to get a word in edgewise.

Qin Huairu knew that without Yi Zhonghai's help, they were no match for Sha Zhu and his group when it came to witty banter.

There was no other way; at this point, we had to admit defeat.

"Shut up, all of you," Qin Huairu said forcefully as she stepped forward.

She suddenly became assertive, which was quite intimidating.

Of course, it's not Qin Huai who can bluff people, it's Sha Zhu who can bluff people.

Qin Huairu's confidence comes from Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu.

Upon suddenly seeing Qin Huairu's firm stance, they instinctively looked at Sha Zhu.

"Why are you all looking at me?" Sha Zhu asked, puzzled as everyone stared at him.

Once everyone realized that Sha Zhu wouldn't help Qin Huairu, they were relieved.

"Qin Huairu, what are you doing? Bang Geng did something wrong, and now you won't even let everyone talk about it?"

"Exactly, did you really think that old bastard Yi Zhonghai would stand up for you?"

"Don't count on it. Your family burned down Yi Zhonghai's memorial tablet. Even if he comes back, he'll only come to settle scores with your family."

The crowd started criticizing Qin Huairu, quickly suppressing her arrogance.

Qin Huairu had never been in such a situation before, and instinctively felt wronged.

It just didn't work.

A 75-year-old woman pretending to be wronged fails to elicit any sympathy from others.

Qin Huairu had adapted to her current situation. She took a deep breath and suppressed her dissatisfaction.

"Aren't you just bullying us because we have no one to rely on, trying to force us to apologize?"

Okay, I'll make Bang Geng apologize.

"I won't apologize." Bang Geng was very unhappy when he heard that he had to apologize.

"Apologize," Qin Huairu said sternly.

That was particularly frightening.

Tang Yanling trembled when she saw Qin Huairu's eyes. Those eyes were the same ones she'd seen that night when they were disciplining Sha Zhu.

She had been in the Jia family for over twenty years and knew Qin Huairu quite well.

Qin Huairu appears gentle and weak, as if anyone could bully her.

In reality, Qin Huairu was more ruthless than anyone else.

When Qin Huairu was misdiagnosed with stomach cancer, she was still able to calmly scheme against Sha Zhu, almost causing him to marry Lou Xiao'e with the Jia family.

Qin Huai looks like this now; he's clearly angry.

Tang Yanling quickly tried to persuade Bang Geng and forced him to apologize.

"I'm sorry." His voice was so soft that no one except Tang Yanling, who was standing next to him, could hear it.

"What are you humming about? If you want to apologize, speak louder," Yan Jiefang said loudly.

Banggeng looked up, glared at him, then looked around before reluctantly repeating what she had said.

This time the sound was much louder.

"sorry."

Shazhu nodded in satisfaction: "That's right. Banggeng, you must remember, there are no bad elders, only inconsiderate juniors."

Even if your elders are wrong, you must obey them.

If all else fails, you can tell me.

But under no circumstances should you argue with your elders. And of course, you shouldn't bully children either.

After Uncle Shazhu finished speaking, Uncle Xu Damao followed up with his own words.

"Don't be so adamant. Putting aside the facts, are you completely without fault?"

Let me tell you, you can't be too selfish.

Back then, Sha Zhu even took the blame for being a chicken thief to protect your reputation.

Do you know what this is called?

This is called selflessness.

If he hadn't taken the blame for you as a chicken thief back then, would you have been able to continue your studies? When you were sent to the countryside, would you have been able to stay near Beijing?

Furthermore, you have a reputation as a chicken thief. No matter how many letters of introduction Sha Zhu gets, you are not qualified to be a driver for a ministry.

If you hadn't gone to a ministry, would you have been able to marry a wife as beautiful as Yanling?

You owe Sha Zhu, you owe us so much kindness.

We're all doing this for your own good.

Banggeng gritted his teeth, glaring at Xu Damao with resentment. But he dared not utter a word.

Having grown up in a courtyard house, he knew the rules of the courtyard house very well.

Back then, when Sha Zhu and Xu Damao were criticized, neither of them dared to speak up in rebuttal.

If he dares to refute, he will face even harsher criticism.

Qin Huairu, fearing that Bang Geng would not be able to handle the situation if things continued to escalate, stepped forward.

"Are you finished talking? If you are, let Bang Geng go back."

Before Sha Zhu and Xu Damao could speak, Qin Huairu turned around and pushed Bang Geng, telling him to go home.

Sha Zhu and Xu Damao were still somewhat unsatisfied, but they didn't stop them.

We've already learned enough today. There's plenty of time in the future, and we'll have plenty of opportunities to teach Bang Geng a lesson.

Liu Guangtian offered, "Uncle, I'll go buy some good wine and food so we can celebrate."

"You don't need to buy it, let Yang Feng do it." Sha Zhu was happy and didn't let Liu Guangtian pay.

If he doesn't spend this money, the Jia family will.

Throughout his life, Sha Zhu didn't spend much of his earnings on himself or his family; the vast majority of his money was spent on Qin Huairu and Yi Zhonghai.

He now prefers to spend money on Liu Guangtian rather than leave it for the Jia family.

Yang Feng and the others were used to it, so they got up and went outside to buy food.

After returning, he gave some to Sha Zhu and his group so they could drink, and kept some for the four of them to eat.

Banggeng sat in the house and shouted angrily, "This is outrageous!"

Those old bastards are just getting revenge on our family.

Xiao Dang said, "I told you not to mess with them, why don't you listen?"

They created this manager specifically to target our family.

Banggeng said irritably, "Did I provoke them? I just bought a suit, and I haven't even worn it for a few days, and the little official from the Liu family has already gotten mud spots on it."

How am I supposed to go out and meet my friends later?

Qin Huai rubbed his forehead: "Let's all keep quiet. They're ganging up on our family now."

We are outnumbered and outmatched; we are no match for them.

Banggeng said somewhat discontentedly, "We can't keep giving in to them. This is our home. Why should they eat and stay here for free?"

This was all paid for with our family's money.

Qin Huairu was naturally reluctant to support Liu Guangtian and his ilk, but she simply didn't have any good options at the moment.

Sha Zhu's attitude this time was more resolute than ever before.

Even when Lou Xiao'e left without a word back then, Sha Zhu never treated her this way.

Qin Huairuo truly had no choice but to change Sha Zhu's mind.

She now wishes she could burn some paper money for Yi Zhonghai and have him appear in her dream to teach Sha Zhu a lesson.

Knowing that this was unrealistic, Qin Huairu had no choice but to give up.

"Han Xin could endure the humiliation of crawling between someone's legs, but you can't."

Let's all keep quiet and bear with it for now.

Now we need to stick to the original plan. Xiao Dang, Huaihua, you two should visit Shazhu more often when you have time.

Xiao Huaihua said with difficulty, "Mom, it's no use. Now Sha Zhu hangs out with Liu Guangtian and the others almost every day."

I went there and couldn't do anything except be their servant.

I must separate them for me to have a chance.

Xiao Dang chimed in, "Yeah, we can't exactly talk badly about them to their faces."

Qin Huairu rolled his eyes and said, "Then transfer them away."

"Chen Kai, find someone and secretly notify Yan Jiecheng and Liu Guangqi. Tell them to call Liu Guangtian and the others out."

"Will this work?" Chen Kai asked, somewhat uncertain. (End of Chapter)