37: A million-dollar house, and you think you can just settle for 100,000?

That's right.

Although he hadn't been seen for several years, making people almost completely forget that such a person existed in The Zhang Family.

When Zhang Yu's tall 185cm figure appeared at the doorway, the dozen or so people inside the house were truly stunned.

Why is it him?

"Mom, who is he?" A child of about ten, who had never seen Zhang Yu, asked curiously.

"Zhang Yu, why are you back?"

A middle-aged man with a receding hairline stood up, his expression a bit awkward.

He was Zhang Yu's Second Uncle, Zhang Jianmin.

He was also the Grandfather of the little girl from earlier.

It was funny to think about; although Second Uncle was younger than his father, he married and had children very early.

So, he already had grandchildren.

While Zhang Yu himself wasn't even married yet.

"I'm back to get my share of the demolition compensation. How come such a big matter wasn't told to me?"

Zhang Yu smiled, not beating around the bush, and went straight to the point.

"What demolition compensation? Who told you?"

A middle-aged woman with a flat nose and protruding lips couldn't help but yell.

She was Zhang Yu's Second Aunt.

The entire Zhang Family had kept this matter tightly under wraps.

They had even greeted their familiar neighbors, asking them to keep quiet.

They were afraid Zhang Yu would find out.

How did he still get the news?

Who was the traitor?

"That's not important. What's important is, how much money can I get?"

Zhang Yu didn't answer.

"You haven't even called in years; do you even have us elders in your eyes? You only come back when you hear about demolition?"

Her tactic was quite advanced.

She was directly using moral blackmail against him.

With that, the dozen or so people from The Zhang Family were immediately incited.

"Zhang Yu, you're an ungrateful wretch! How dare you come back to claim money?"

"You haven't been part of The Zhang Family for a long time."

"The demolition of this building has nothing to do with you, not a single cent."

Several Older Female Cousins and Cousins said one after another.

They also knew about the two floors of the house.

They were still hoping to get more money from these two floors to open a shop or save up for a bride price.

Originally, if Zhang Yu hadn't known, this matter would have been set in stone after tonight.

Once the house was demolished and the money was in hand,

it would be impossible for him to want it again.

How could money already in hand be taken out again?

They had even planned how to spend the money.

But then he suddenly showed up at this moment.

Wouldn't their plans be ruined?

So, the Cousins and Older Female Cousins of similar age were the most agitated.

They had always been at odds with Zhang Yu.

They never played with him as children, and after so many years apart, they were even more estranged, like strangers.

"Dad, I'm about to get engaged to my girlfriend; we can't let him mess things up!"

"I know, I know!" Second Uncle naturally understood.

If Zhang Yu took this money, the engagement would be off.

How difficult it was to find a wife nowadays.

They absolutely couldn't let Zhang Yu succeed.

"If I'm not mistaken, two floors of this building belong to me, right? There was even written proof back then."

"What proof? I didn't see it." Second Aunt immediately retorted. "I've never seen any proof. Am I right?"

"Yeah, never seen it."

The Zhang Family members said one after another.

"Second Uncle, are you going to play dumb too?" Zhang Yu directed his words straight at him.

"Zhang Yu, it's like this." Second Uncle tried to calm him down, "There are many things you don't understand. You were still young then, you must be mistaken."

"How about this," Second Uncle said, "I know you've had a hard time these past few years, it hasn't been easy. How about we all chip in 100,000 yuan for you? You can use it to open a shop or spend it as you wish."

The others listened and nodded silently, expressing their agreement.

Two floors of a self-built house could be demolished for over a million yuan.

If they could get rid of him with 100,000, it wouldn't be a loss.

If he wanted more, they would just deny and refuse.

"If the elders find it difficult, then this is what we'll do." How could Zhang Yu possibly care about 100,000? "The property rights for those two floors are disputed, and the procedures are unclear, so I'll go investigate it."

"If you want to demolish, then demolish the bottom four floors. Leave the top two floors for now. Once it's clear, deal with them as appropriate."

Zhang Yu's suggestion.

made the Cousins and Older Female Cousins laugh in anger.

Although they weren't highly educated, they weren't fools.

How could a building be demolished only on the bottom and not the top?

Wasn't this just looking for trouble?

"Zhang Yu, stop being unreasonable. Either you take 100,000 and leave, or you get nothing. Choose for yourself."

Second Aunt was also getting anxious and pressured the elder: "Dad, say something! Control this unfilial grandson of yours!"

"Zhang Yu. This is the elders' decision, and as a junior, you have no place to interrupt."

At this moment, Grandfather also spoke.

Actually, when he saw Zhang Yu return, he felt a bit of guilt.

But it was only a tiny bit.

Now, with grandchildren in the family about to get engaged and needing to expand The Zhang Family, that was the top priority.

Ten fingers are not all the same length.

Plus, being pressured by others,

he had no choice but to side with the majority.

"Good, very good."

Zhang Yu looked at this family of three; not one of them was on his side, speaking up for him.

He also knew there was no need to show them any more courtesy.

Even if these two floors were demolished, it would only be a little over a million yuan. To him, it was nothing significant.

If anyone among the dozen or so members of The Zhang Family had said a soft word,

and shown a sincere attitude,

he could have completely let it go.

But now, it seemed there was no need.

Saying one more word would be a waste of expression.

"Zhang Yu, what do you want?"

Older Female Cousin noticed the change in his expression and felt a little uneasy. "Are you thinking of resorting to violence?"

She was dressed up in a flamboyant manner.

Her fingernails were several centimeters long with manicures.

She was considered a minor beauty.

She was accustomed to a pampered life, always seeing others trying to please her.

Suddenly seeing Zhang Yu's expression like that,

she was truly a bit scared.

The others also became vigilant. "Zhang Yu, don't act recklessly. Everyone in this room is your elder!"

"Hmph."

He let out a cold laugh.

"Alright. This building, you won't be able to demolish it. Keep living here."

If they couldn't convert it into cash, all their plans would be ruined.

"What a joke!"

Second Aunt said, "Is the Planning Bureau run by your family? Is the capitalist's big company run by you?"

But Zhang Yu ignored her.

He directly sent a message to Zhuang Xiuqiang.

"Immediately coordinate with the relevant departments to revise the planning scheme. Bypass The Zhang Family's building; it won't be demolished."

"Received! CEO Zhang! I'll go do it right away!"

Zhuang Xiuqiang seemed to be waiting for the message, replying almost instantly.

He didn't dare to ask more questions.

He knew things must have fallen apart.

He had long seen the true faces of The Zhang Family members.

After replying, he quickly made another call.

"CEO Zhang has returned to the Urban Village, and things might get unpleasant. Everyone nearby, keep an eye out. If there's any unusual activity, move in quickly!"

"Yes, we guarantee to protect CEO Zhang!"

His subordinates all said.

"Yes, we guarantee to protect CEO Zhang!"

His subordinates all said.