Siheyuan: Joined the Intelligence Department, my father is a national level

Chapter 362 Donate or Not

The yard suddenly became lively, everyone was talking at once, and the atmosphere was a little tense.

Some young people were even more outspoken and directly expressed their dissatisfaction and doubts towards the old man.

"You are not the person in charge of our hospital, right? Why do you have to get involved in these matters?"

Faced with everyone's doubts and dissatisfaction, the old man looked a little embarrassed and helpless.

He sighed, spread his hands towards Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui, indicating that he was also powerless.

However, at this moment, Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui stood up and began to cry about their losses.

"You didn't see what happened to my house after it was burned down. My wife and I have lived here all our lives. Now my wife is gone, and so is our house."

Yi Zhonghai rubbed his eyes as he spoke, as if he was crying.

"My family is in a better situation, but this is still a serious injury. I'm already so old, and I don't know how I'm going to get through this."

Yan Bugui also took advantage of the situation and started crying.

But everyone in the yard seemed to have made up their minds and stood up one after another.

But since everyone gathered together today and held this meeting, the intentions of Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui were obvious. They tried to use this gathering to, at least a little, alleviate the losses their family had suffered due to misfortune.

The two knew that such an opportunity would be fleeting, so they were unwilling to let it slip through their fingers.

Seeing that the participants were about to disperse and go home, Yi Zhonghai became extremely anxious.

He knew very well that with his current status and influence, it would be difficult for him to get people to stop and listen to his demands on his own.

Therefore, he could only cast anxious and expectant glances at Yan Bugui repeatedly, trying to make Yan Bugui his spokesperson through eye contact.

Although Yan Bugui was dissatisfied with some of Yi Zhonghai's behaviors, out of consideration for his own interests, he finally chose to stand up and take on the responsibility.

"Please be patient and calm."

Yan Bugui's voice was a little choked up, and he tried hard to adjust his emotions in order to make his words sound more sincere.

"We two came here today uninvited because we had no other choice. The fire in our home has put us in an unprecedented predicament. We have no other choice but to ask for your help."

Yan Bugui's face was filled with sadness and helplessness. His tearful eyes seemed to be able to penetrate people's hearts, allowing everyone present to feel his inner pain and struggle.

As his words fell, everyone's sympathy was quietly awakened, and they began to pay more attention to the unfortunate neighbors.

At this moment, Yan Bugui seized this excellent opportunity and continued his story.

"The fire came too suddenly. We didn't have time to react. Almost all of our belongings were burned to ashes. Even the money we had saved with great effort was not spared."

At this point, Yan Bugui could no longer control his emotions, and tears rolled down his face like beads from a broken string.

His true feelings moved everyone present.

However, behind this touching scene, there is a pair of eyes observing everything coldly.

That was Li Youquan's gaze. The corner of his mouth twitched slightly, and he secretly mocked himself in his heart: These two guys are really good at acting!

However, he did not interrupt, but just waited quietly for the development of the situation.

Seeing this, Yi Zhonghai knew that it was time to strike while the iron was hot, and he quickly took over Yan Bugui's words.

"We are really desperate, so we shamelessly ask for your help. We are all neighbors living in the same compound, and we should support each other and overcome difficulties together!"

His tone was full of pleading and expectation.

However, not everyone is willing to lend a helping hand unconditionally.

An aunt was the first to raise questions.

"How do you need our help? You don't want us to donate money, do you?"

As she spoke, she did not forget to cover her waist bag and looked at Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui with a vigilant look.

The other young man also looked embarrassed and looked at Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui apologetically.

"We may not be able to donate money. But if it is to help rebuild the house, we are willing to help."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone echoed him.

At this time, an old man also stood up.

"Yes, yes! Although we are not rich, we can still contribute. However..."

He deliberately prolonged his tone, with a cunning gleam in his eyes.

"We also have to see if you are worthy of us doing this."

Although his words were expressed politely, the meaning was self-evident.

Li Youquan raised the corner of his mouth into a smile, quietly observing the dramatic singing, reciting, acting and fighting in front of him.

He noticed that the people in the yard tried their best to avoid this sensitive and heavy topic in various ways, as if human nature showed its most complex and changeable side at this moment, which was both touching and thought-provoking.

Although this incident has not directly affected Li Youquan himself, he did not rush to express his opinion. Instead, he quietly observed the development of the situation with an aloof attitude.

He knew very well that in such an occasion, any rash words might cause unnecessary disputes.

"Uncle Yi is the only one left in his family now. Although he is still working hard, how can he easily accumulate this family business in such a short time? As neighbors, how can we stand by and watch him fight alone?"

Although the old man felt helpless because he had accepted money from Yi Zhonghai's family, he had to bite the bullet and stand up to try to arouse everyone's sympathy.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, it was like a stone thrown into a pool of still water, causing ripples.

Everyone cast vicious glances at him, as if warning him not to meddle in other people's business.

This silent resistance made the already tense atmosphere even more depressing.

Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui witnessed this scene and felt even more indignant.

They feel isolated and excluded, as if the whole world is against them.

At this moment, Yi Zhonghai suddenly plucked up the courage and turned his gaze to Li Youquan, a man who seemed indifferent but actually had a powerful influence.

He didn't know where he got the courage from, but he directly challenged Li Youquan.

"Youquan, we all know that you live a wealthy life and your family is well off. Considering that both our families have suffered such a great disaster, can you lend a hand and help us?"

There was a hint of pleading in his tone, but more of it was calculating and complacent.