Comfortable life in Siheyuan

Before Xu Damao had the time to explain clearly to Director Huang, he saw the angry Sha Zhu standing in front of him.

"Xu Damao, you are a real grandson! Beating you will dirty grandpa's hands! Let me tell you, with what you said when you were drunk, do you want me to learn from Director Huang?" Sha Zhu looked at Xu Damao with disgust, and let go of his hand that was being held by Tian Xiuyun in a somewhat discouraged manner.

"What did I say? Why don't I remember it? Don't talk nonsense!" Xu Damao thought of what Liu Qingshan said to him that day, and he could guess that it would only get worse from Sha Zhu's mouth.

"You coward, you dare to do it but not take responsibility for it. Are you still a man? The story about Qin Huairu and I that was spread in the factory today was made up by you. Do you want me to call those aunties out?"

Director Huang saw that the situation seemed to be getting out of control, so he simply stepped forward.

"I've almost understood your conflict, but I'm at a loss as to how to handle your matter now. I can handle Xu Damao, but this matter involves Qin Huairu, He Yuzhu and Zhuzi's wife! You occupy four departments in total. I think you should go to the Security Department." Director Huang obviously started to pass the buck. He thought this matter was too troublesome. Besides, Xu Damao had just invited him to dinner, so no matter how he handled it, it would be inappropriate.

"Yes, yes, let's go to the Security Department!" Sha Zhu said, and ordered the people in the kitchen to take Xu Damao to the Security Department.

"Ouch! Fatty, be gentler. You are not his apprentice, why are you using so much strength!" Xu Damao complained.

"Stop talking nonsense and get out of here." the fat man shouted angrily.

After a while, everyone moved to the Security Department.

The person who handled their affairs was an officer named Zhou, who stared at Xu Damao with a half-smile, and it seemed that he was an old acquaintance.

"Xu Damao, you really can't stay still. Are you afraid that our security department's work is too idle?" Secretary Zhou looked at Xu Damao and teased.

"How could that be? What happened today was purely my fault for being too talkative. I didn't expect those old ladies to talk so quickly and spread the news everywhere in no time." Xu Damao said with a wry smile.

"Do you think I'm a fool? I'm so easy to fool! This matter also involves Qin Huairu from the cleaning team. Do you think we should call Qin Huairu over as well?" A security guard nearby reminded.

"No need for that! This matter has no impact on her!" Xu Damao said hurriedly.

He knew about Sha Zhu's problem, and it could be solved by an apology. The worst that could happen was that he would broadcast a self-criticism throughout the factory.

But if Qin Huairu is involved, he will definitely be in trouble. He is not well off now.

"At this point, it's no longer up to you to decide. If Qin Huairu hears the news and comes looking for me, who will decide between you and me? Go and call someone first!" Secretary Zhou said impatiently.

After a while, everyone arrived.

Qin Huairu was also on the way and found out what happened.

"Xu Damao, you just can't bear to see my family live in peace, right? My mother-in-law just passed away, and our family has only had a few days of good days. Can't you bear to see me like this?" Qin Huairu said in a crying voice.

"I'm really not targeting you. I just wanted to make trouble for Shazhu and didn't think it through." Xu Damao said with a flattering look on his face.

"Actually, what happened today is very clear. Now that you're here, just be honest and cooperate well. He Yuzhu, Qin Huairu, how do you plan to deal with Xu Damao's rumors? Should I lock him up directly, or should you handle it privately?" Secretary Zhou's words were obviously meant for Xu Damao to hear.

Xu Damao's face suddenly turned pale. "No, let's settle it privately. I accept the punishment!"

"I won't settle the matter privately with him. He should learn a lesson from his bad mouth." Qin Huairu's eyes turned and she understood what to do. She had to take the initiative first.

Sha Zhu became a little hesitant at this moment. The conflict between him and Xu Damao was long-standing, but he never thought of torturing him to death. If he was locked up in the security department, Xu Damao's job would most likely be in jeopardy. Even if he was not fired, his salary would definitely be reduced.

Xu Damao saw Sha Zhu's hesitation and immediately flattered him, "Brother Zhu, Grandpa Zhu, this is my fault. Let's go back to the courtyard and deal with it ourselves, okay? I will definitely accept the beating and punishment, whatever you say."

Seeing that Sha Zhu was still struggling, he turned to Qin Huairu and continued, "Sister Qin, this time, it was all my fault, Xu Damao. Can we settle it privately? We all live in the front and back yards, so please leave me some room to live!"

Xu Damao was crying as he spoke, and Secretary Zhou beside him said, "You guys come up with a result among yourselves. If I have to handle it, I can only do it impartially. I'm going to leave for a while."

Seeing Director Zhou walk out of the interrogation room, everyone else fell silent.

"Xu Damao, how do you plan to settle this matter privately?" After a long while, Sha Zhu still couldn't bear it and asked.

"As long as you are willing to settle it privately, my family will compensate you five dollars. Next time I see you in the factory, I will take a detour and never provoke you again." Xu Damao promised loudly.

"Not enough!" Tian Xiuyun spat out two words coldly, staring at Xu Damao, and then continued: "Broadcast an apology in the factory tomorrow and explain the matter clearly to us. We can't let others frame us like this."

"Yes, we must broadcast an apology. It was you who spread the rumor, and you have to help us deal with it!" Qin Huairu echoed.

"If you don't agree, then we don't want the money. You can do whatever you want with it!" Sha Zhu said seriously.

"I apologize. I will broadcast my apology on the factory radio station tomorrow." Xu Damao responded quickly.

The matter was settled. After a while, Secretary Zhou came in again and asked with a smile, "How was the chat going? What are your plans, everyone?"

"Let's settle it privately. We can settle it privately and not trouble the comrades from the Security Department." Xu Damao said hurriedly.

"What about you guys? What do you think?" Secretary Zhou looked at He Yuzhu and others and asked with a smile.

Seeing that no one had spoken yet, Xu Damao kept making anxious eye contact.

"Oh! Let's settle it privately. We are from the same courtyard, so let's leave some wiggle room for each other!" Sha Zhu sighed and said slowly.

"What about you? Qin Huairu!" Secretary Zhou looked at Qin Huairu again.

"I also agree to settle it privately, but next time, it won't be so easy to talk to!" Qin Huairu said with a frosty face.

"Okay, then you sign and go back. If Xu Damao changes his mind, come back to me!" After saying this, Secretary Zhou glanced at Xu Damao with a half-smile, which made him shiver.

"No, no. I will definitely handle it and won't trouble the comrades in the security department!" Xu Damao said with a smile on his face.

After leaving the security department, Sha Zhu asked, "We'll wait for the results of the inspection tomorrow. As for the other compensation issues, do you want to go back to the hospital to handle them, or do you want to handle them here?"