"I'm really hungry."
Chen Jianye rubbed his stomach, lifted the quilt, and got out of bed.
He needed to get something to eat first.
His body had recovered, so there was no need to stay in the hospital.
However, before leaving, Chen Jianye had to complete the procedures.
Last night, he thought for a long time about the key things he needed to do next: first, to ensure his mother was buried peacefully; second, to take over the Carpentry position at the Rolling Mill that his father left behind.
Third, to seek revenge and settle grudges with those beasts in the Siheyuan (Courtyard).
The original body was hit by a stool and died directly.
He must make good use of this condition to make the beasts bleed heavily, as his first pot of gold in this world.
Chen Jianye also considered the option of sending Sha Zhu to prison.
Later, he decided to abandon it.
The reason was that he was now well, and if the Public Security wanted to investigate, there would be no solid evidence.
More importantly, even if Sha Zhu was imprisoned for assault, it would give Sha Zhu a chance to atone and live.
By reconciling with Sha Zhu and accepting compensation, Chen Jianye could establish himself in this world and have a hundred ways to slowly deal with Sha Zhu.
Of course, the specific operation would have to wait until he returned to the Siheyuan (Courtyard).
Without further ado, Chen Jianye directly left the inpatient department and went to the outpatient department's payment office, requesting to be discharged and to withdraw the pre-deposited money.
"Young man, I saw you were in critical condition last night. Can you be discharged today?"
The nurse at the payment office reminded him.
"I'm out of money. How about you lend me twenty yuan so I can stay in the hospital for a few more days?"
Chen Jianye said with a smile.
"Sick."
The young nurse rolled her eyes at Chen Jianye and directed him to process the documents.
She thought to herself that this young man looked good, but his ideas were even better.
More than ten minutes later, Chen Jianye received over seven yuan and his discharge certificate.
He didn't rush to leave, but instead found the day shift doctor and obtained all his hospitalization records.
"Young man, can you walk by yourself?"
The day shift doctor couldn't help but ask.
"Yes, I can walk. Last night's doctor was amazing; he saved my life."
"I'll come back to repay him when I have time."
Chen Jianye casually brushed him off.
After getting the documents, Chen Jianye ran to the hospital's garbage disposal area and rubbed a few blood-stained gauze pieces onto the gauze on his head.
He needed to make a good show of it before going back to demand money from those old folks.
After confirming there were no omissions, Chen Jianye, with his head wrapped like an Indian, walked out of the hospital's main gate with the documents.
Along the way, Chen Jianye's unique appearance attracted a lot of attention.
Even enthusiastic Grandpas and grandmas asked Chen Jianye what had happened to him.
Chen Jianye found an excuse to brush them off.
However, this encounter gave him a preliminary understanding of the people of that era.
Although everyone was poor and lacked food and clothing in the 1960s, the general public had excellent morale, and helping others was deeply ingrained in their bones.
In contrast, in the 20th century, where Chen Jianye lived, the economy was highly developed, but ordinary people were very indifferent.
More than ten minutes later, Chen Jianye arrived at the Siheyuan (Courtyard) entrance.
"Oh my goodness, Jianye is back!"
Third Aunt, who was about to go out, exclaimed.
"What? Jianye is back?"
"Didn't Sha Zhu send him to the hospital?"
The residents of the Siheyuan (Courtyard) who heard the commotion were all surprised and came out of their houses.
"Third Aunt."
Chen Jianye called out, stepping onto the Siheyuan (Courtyard) entrance steps.
"Oh, Jianye, how are your injuries?"
Third Aunt quickly asked.
Yan Fugui heard the movement and quickly ran out, staring intently at Chen Jianye.
Last night, he clearly saw Chen Jianye being dragged away, like a dead dog, on the verge of death.
It was truly strange that Chen Jianye had returned safe and sound today.
Could it be that Sha Zhu's stool hit Chen Jianye's head, and it only looked serious but actually wasn't a big deal?
"The injury is very serious; I almost died."
"The doctor said I need two months of rest."
Chen Jianye's voice was low, and he clutched the documents in his hand.
He had to make his situation sound more severe.
"Oh dear, what should we do? You still have to take over your father's position."
"If you can't go to work, you'll have to explain the situation to the Rolling Mill."
Third Aunt reminded him.
"Thank you, Third Aunt, I know."
Chen Jianye nodded slightly.
He thought to himself that Third Aunt was not bad, no need to kill her.
This time, he was back to settle all scores and grievances.
"Jianye, are you preparing to come back to recuperate?"
Yan Fugui continued to ask.
"Yes, I'll recuperate first."
"And also report to the Public Security and send Sha Zhu to prison."
Chen Jianye grinned, letting the news out first.
Then, ignoring everything else, he walked straight towards his own house.
Next door to the Chen Family, in the Jia, a heavily pregnant, beautiful woman was carrying a chamber pot out when she saw Chen Jianye return, her eyes widened in surprise.
After Chen Jianye entered his house, Qin Huairu quickly went home to share the latest news with Jia Dongxu and Jia Zhangshi.
"Chen Jianye isn't dead?"
"How is that possible? I saw him motionless."
Jia Zhangshi looked regretful, stamping her foot in frustration.
Chen Jianye not being dead meant that the Chen Family's house had an owner.
Old Chen's factory pension had a clear heir.
The two things Jia Zhangshi most hoped for had instantly come to nothing.
"It shouldn't be. His parents are both dead, why didn't he go with them?"
Jia Dongxu said with a look of disdain.
"I saw it with my own eyes; I saw Chen Jianye enter the house."
Qin Huairu said truthfully.
"How unlucky. The person who should have died didn't, blocking our Jia's path to wealth."
Jia Zhangshi said unhappily.
"Mom, you should have listened to me earlier and moved things from the Chen Family last night."
"Now that Chen Jianye is home, it's hard for us to act."
Jia Dongxu complained.
"There was a corpse lying in the Chen Family, and I found it unlucky."
"Besides, the Three Great Masters said that Chen Family's Aunt would be buried today. Who knew that kid Chen Jianye would come back today?"
Jia Zhangshi was equally unwilling.
Just one day late, and everything was gone.
Indeed, you have to act early; if you're late, you won't even catch the hot stuff.
"Chen Jianye is back and has to arrange his mother's funeral. He can't do it alone. How about our family helps him out?"
Qin Huairu quietly offered her opinion.
"Whose wife are you?"
"Speaking up for others? Are you itching for a beating?"
Jia Zhangshi and Jia Dongxu immediately glared fiercely at Qin Huairu.
"My meaning is that last time we helped Old Chen with his funeral, our family got some items from the Chen Family."
"This time, helping Chen Family's Aunt with her funeral, we could also get some things back."
"I'm doing all this for our Jia."
Qin Huairu quickly explained.
"Help, my ass! If he doesn't come begging me, why would I eagerly help him?"
"Who does he think he is?"
Jia Zhangshi said angrily.
"Our mom is right. After all, our Jia is a reputable household in the Courtyard. Why would we proactively help the Chen Family?"
"Moreover, Chen Family's Aunt's corpse blocked our Jia's path to wealth; I find it annoying."
Jia Dongxu said in strong agreement.
Seeing that their minds were made up, Qin Huairu continued to go out and empty the chamber pot.
Soon, she heard new information.
Chen Jianye was seriously injured and would need to recuperate for several months.
Furthermore, he was going to report to the Public Security and send Sha Zhu to prison.
Qin Huairu was secretly surprised, feeling that the Courtyard would not be peaceful.
Sha Zhu was quite good to her; he would usually bring her leftover food from the cafeteria and occasionally give her money to buy something good to eat.
If something happened to Sha Zhu, it would affect her life.
Touching her bulging belly, Qin Huairu dismissed the distracting thoughts.
This had nothing to do with the Jia, and it was most important for her to safely give birth to the baby in her belly.
It would be even better if she gave birth to another son.
Even Qin Huairu, an outsider, heard the news; the rumors Chen Jianye spread had already spread throughout the Siheyuan (Courtyard).
Sha Zhu hurriedly knocked on Yi Zhonghai's door.