The Wizard's Journey Begins in a Courtyard House

Chapter 379 Leisurely Watching the Show

Chapter 379 Leisurely Watching the Show

Li Qin, watching this scene unfold, felt extremely uncomfortable.

If the deaf old woman were truly a martyr's family member, or even just a genuinely respectable elderly person, then this scene would only make Li Qin feel that there is love in the world.

But this scene is built on lies and deception, which Li Qin finds laughable.

Just then, Yi Zhonghai, who was standing to the side, seemed to feel that the atmosphere had been set up enough, and then spoke again;

"As the head of our compound, I feel honored to have such a martyr's family member in our compound."

I believe everyone shares the same thought.

During this period, people still valued collective honor very much.

Take this situation, for example:

If people knew that a martyr's family member lived in their courtyard house, then the neighbors would feel proud to go out.

Even finding a partner will be easier for the younger generation in the future.

Therefore, after hearing Yi Zhonghai's words, the people around him nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Yi Zhonghai spoke again;

"Since everyone agrees, I suggest that we all try to take better care of the old lady in our daily lives, since she lives alone now."

Yi Zhonghai was clever; he didn't directly ask everyone to contribute real money or their own belongings to the deaf old woman.

Instead, it's about asking everyone to take better care of the deaf elderly woman.

If it means that everyone has to sacrifice their own interests to take care of a deaf old woman, even if she is a "family member of a martyr," they would still be unwilling.

But if it's just something you do casually, people aren't as resistant.

So no one objected; they simply nodded in agreement.

In their opinion, with so many residents in the courtyard, even if the deaf old lady really had something to do, everyone could lend a hand and it would be taken care of.

Seeing this, Li Qin finally understood Yi Zhonghai's and the deaf old woman's scheme.

This time, their goal wasn't any tangible benefit, but something else entirely.

If Li Qin wasn't mistaken, it was probably to elevate the deaf old woman's status.

By leveraging the respect that the residents of the courtyard house have for the family of martyrs, they can then extend that respect to the deaf old woman, thereby enhancing her prestige within the courtyard.

They even started casting gilded statues for deaf old women.

Yi Zhonghai's interests are intertwined with those of the deaf old woman.

With the deaf old woman's increased status and prestige, Yi Zhonghai's influence in the courtyard will also increase.

Although these things will not bring direct benefits to the two of them in the short term

But as time went on, and the people in the courtyard got used to it, Yi Zhonghai and the deaf old woman were able to completely control the people and affairs of the courtyard.

Isn't this much better than squeezing some benefits out of the residents?

If the deaf old woman and Yi Zhonghai succeed, it will be equivalent to the entire courtyard supporting the deaf old woman materially.

Spiritually, they submit to Yi Zhonghai.

According to the original plot, in the following years, Yi Zhonghai and the deaf old woman would continue to subtly and gradually use this method to manipulate the residents of the courtyard.

By the time the story officially begins, the courtyard house has been transformed to meet the needs of Yi Zhonghai and the deaf old woman.

Unfortunately, with Li Qin now added as a variable, Yi Zhonghai and the deaf old woman's plan is now in serious jeopardy.

"What a show!"

After thinking everything through, Li Qin couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth slightly, and a playful smile appeared on his face.

Although Li Qin had figured things out, he did not intend to interfere.

At least for now, I don't plan to do that.

Living in this courtyard house, Li Qin also hoped that some interesting things would happen so that he could watch plays and pass the time.

Whether it's the deaf old woman, Yi Zhonghai, or anyone else, in Li Qin's eyes they are all actors on stage.

He was the only audience member.

However, Li Qin was a special audience member because he could choose to go on stage and participate in the "drama" at any time.

Moreover, Li Qin, who wields immense power, can also freely alter the content of the drama.

Let everything unfold according to his wishes.

Just when Li Qin thought the matter was over, Yi Zhonghai spoke up again.

He glanced at everyone, then suddenly smiled.

"Actually, I have my own reasons for asking everyone to take better care of elderly women."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed.

Li Qin was the same.

At this moment, he was even wondering what Yi Zhonghai was up to.

"Could it be that Yi Zhonghai has had a change of heart and wants to directly confess his scheme against the deaf old woman?"

Of course, Li Qin also knew that this was just wishful thinking on his part.

Unless he uses a spell to control Yi Zhonghai, this hypocrite will definitely not speak his mind.

Li Qin was also curious, wondering what the other party was going to say next.

At that moment, Yi Zhonghai spoke up;

"The old lady is a martyr's family member, and her name is on the street's register. If everyone in our compound takes the initiative to help and take care of her;

This will not only showcase the harmony and friendship within our courtyard houses, but will also greatly contribute to the selection of outstanding courtyard houses at the end of the year.

Besides, if word gets out that you've proactively helped the elderly, it will also greatly benefit your reputation.

Yi Zhonghai has a very clear understanding of human nature, or rather, he has a very clear understanding of the residents in the courtyard house.

If there are no benefits, it's certainly possible to get everyone's help in the short term to take care of a deaf elderly woman.

But as time goes on, some people will definitely become unwilling.

Many people do this.

So he gave these people some delicious food that they could see but couldn't touch.

It's like the carrot hanging in front of the zither.

In this way, it can be maintained for a longer period of time.

Once everyone's enthusiasm starts to wane, he can step in and use psychological manipulation on them again.

Sure enough, a glint of light flashed in the eyes of the people around them after hearing Yi Zhonghai's words.

Putting everything else aside, the fact that a courtyard house is selected as an outstanding courtyard house at the end of the year can bring tangible benefits.

In addition to receiving one or two ounces of sesame oil per household, they also received sunflower seeds, peanuts, and other items.

Although there weren't many items, the residents of the courtyard house still took them very seriously.

The surrounding residents were no longer so resistant to taking care of the deaf elderly woman.

Seeing the changes in these people's expressions, Yi Zhonghai knew that his plan had succeeded.

A hint of smugness flashed in his eyes.

But just as Yi Zhonghai's gaze swept over Li Qin, the smile and smugness in his eyes paused involuntarily.

Yi Zhonghai clearly saw that Li Qin's facial expression and the look in his eyes were very different from those of the people around him.

He saw that Li Qin's eyes were full of indifference, and although he had a smile on his face, it did not make him feel any joy.

Instead, it felt ironic.

Especially with Li Qin's slightly upturned lips, it was as if he were watching a good drama.