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Sha Zhu raised his eyebrows, "What secret?"

Xu Damao whispered, "There is a company that is engaged in illegal activities involving huge amounts of assets. If you can expose their crimes, you will be handsomely rewarded."

Sha Zhu pondered for a while, then nodded, "Okay, I'll consider your suggestion."

Xu Damao smiled with satisfaction when he saw Sha Zhu's response. "Thank you, Sha Zhu. I believe we can have a pleasant cooperation."

Sha Zhu did not answer, he knew that this person could not be trusted. But he also knew that sometimes he needed to cooperate with the enemy in order to achieve his goals.

Xu Damao's plea for mercy seemed somewhat helpless. He knew that he was in a desperate situation and the only way out was to ask Sha Zhu for help. He subconsciously lowered his head, his voice trembling a little, "Sha Zhu, I know I did something wrong, but I really don't want it to end like this, please help me."

Sha Zhu did not respond immediately. He stared at Xu Damao quietly with an indifferent expression. His heart was filled with dissatisfaction and anger about the past, but at the same time there was also a hint of complicated emotions. He did not know how he should face this former enemy in front of him.

"Why do you think I will help you?" Sha Zhu finally spoke, his tone cold.

Xu Damao raised his head, his expression full of regret and anxiety made him look a little pitiful, "I know I owe you an explanation, I shouldn't have done that, but I really have no other choice."

Sha Zhu was silent for a moment, thinking about his choice. He knew that if he chose to help Xu Damao, he might pay the price for his decision, but if he didn't help, his heart would be uneasy.

"You know what you did, right?" Sha Zhu finally spoke in a serious tone, "What you did hurt a lot of people. I don't know if I should forgive you."

Xu Damao's expression suddenly became painful. He knew that his mistake was irreversible. "I know I was wrong, but please believe me, I really have no ill intentions."

Sha Zhu was silent for a while. He knew he had to make a decision. "I will consider your request, but I can't guarantee that I will help you." He finally said.

When Xu Damao heard this, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes, "Thank you, Shazhu, I will wait for your news."

Sha Zhu did not answer. He turned and left the room, leaving Xu Damao alone. He knew that he had to think calmly and decide whether to help this former enemy. This choice would affect the future of himself and his friends, so he had to consider it carefully.

Sha Zhu felt heavy-hearted, knowing that he had just made a difficult decision. He was not sure if he had made the right choice, but he also knew that he had to face his decision and bear the possible consequences.

After returning home, Sha Zhu had trouble sleeping all night. He lay in bed, closed his eyes, and thought about everything. He recalled his conversation with Xu Damao and the misfortunes and grievances he had experienced over the years. His heart was filled with anger about the past and worries about the future.

The next day, when Sha Zhu woke up, it was already noon. He rubbed his eyes, which had not slept the night before, and stood up to start a new day. He knew that he could no longer indulge in the pain of the past, he had to face reality and move on.

Sha Zhu decided to go to Qin Huairu. He needed to talk about his worries and also wanted to hear her advice. He knew that Qin Huairu was a considerate person and she would definitely be able to give him some guidance.

At the door of Qin Huairu's house, Sha Zhu stopped and felt a little nervous. He didn't know how to talk to Qin Huairu. He was afraid that she would blame him for his decision, but at the same time he longed for her understanding and support.

"Shazhu, why are you here so early?" Qin Huairu opened the door and saw Shazhu standing at the door, greeting him with a smile.

Sha Zhu forced a smile and said, "I want to talk to you. Can I come in and sit down?"

Qin Huairu nodded and motioned Sha Zhu to come in. They sat in the living room, and Sha Zhu began to confide his thoughts to Qin Huairu.

"Yesterday I met Xu Damao, and he asked me to help him." Sha Zhu's voice was a little heavy, "I don't know what to do. I feel like I'm stuck in a dilemma."

Qin Huairu patted Sha Zhu's shoulder comfortingly, "Sha Zhu, you don't have to embarrass yourself. You made a difficult decision, but you were just protecting yourself and your friends."

Shazhu nodded, "But I don't know if I made the right choice. I'm worried that if I don't help Xu Damao, he will retaliate against us."

Qin Huairu smiled gently, "Silly Zhu, you have to trust your own judgment. No matter what choice you make, I will support you."

Sha Zhu felt Qin Huairu's warmth and support, and the pressure in his heart seemed to be relieved a lot. He knew that he was not alone, he had Qin Huairu and his friends around him.

"Thank you, Qin Huairu." Sha Zhu said gratefully, "I will try my best to face my choice and not let you down."

Qin Huairu smiled and nodded, "Shazhu, you are a kind person, I believe you will make the right choice. No matter what happens, I will always support you."

When Sha Zhu returned home, his wife Lou Xiao'e had already discovered that he was missing his underpants. When she saw Sha Zhu, she immediately asked, "Sha Zhu, where are your underpants? How could you lose even your underpants?"

Sha Zhu scratched his head in embarrassment, trying to find a reasonable explanation, "Wife, this... I went to a friend's house last night and I might have lost it accidentally."

Lou Xiaoe frowned. "You lost your pants when you went to your friend's house? Don't tell me such nonsense!"

Sha Zhu felt helpless. He knew he had to come up with a good excuse to explain this matter. "Wife, I really didn't mean it. You know, I've been under a lot of work pressure recently. Maybe I lost my pants because I was careless."

When Lou Xiao'e heard this, she stamped her feet in anger, "Careless? Do you think I would believe you? You said you lost your pants, can I still believe that you don't know anything?"

Sha Zhu felt a little embarrassed. He knew that his explanation might not convince Lou Xiao'e. "Wife, I really don't mean anything else. You also know that I am sincere to you, and I will not do anything to hurt you."

When Lou Xiao'e heard this, her anger seemed to ease a little. "Shazhu, I know you are sincere, but you have to know that everything you do will affect our lives. You have to be responsible for your actions."

When Sha Zhu heard this, he felt a little guilty. He knew that he was indeed a little careless and should pay more attention to his behavior. "Wife, I know I was wrong. I will be more careful in the future and won't make you worry again."

Lou Xiao'e looked at Sha Zhu's sincere statement, and the anger in her heart gradually dissipated. "Well, since you know you are wrong, don't do it again. I don't want to quarrel with you over such a small matter."

Sha Zhu heaved a sigh of relief, knowing that he had finally resolved the storm. He decided to pay more attention to his behavior in the future and not let Lou Xiaoe worry anymore.

When the leaders of the compound heard about the quarrel in Sha Zhu's home, they immediately felt a little worried. After all, Sha Zhu was a member of the compound, and his behavior directly affected the image and stability of the entire compound.

The leaders immediately decided to talk to Sha Zhu to find out what had happened and see if they needed any help.

So, several leaders found the cafeteria where Sha Zhu was. When they walked into the cafeteria, they saw Sha Zhu was busy preparing lunch, so they walked over immediately.

"Shazhu, we heard that something happened in your family. What happened?" asked one of the leaders.

Sha Zhu was a little surprised when he heard the leader's question, but he knew he couldn't hide the truth. "Leader, this is what happened... I was out doing something last night, and when I got home I found my pants were missing, and I ended up having a fight with my wife."

After listening to Sha Zhu's explanation, the leaders were silent for a moment. "Sha Zhu, we know you work hard, but your private life is equally important. You should pay attention to your behavior and not cause trouble for yourself and your family."

After hearing what his leader said, Sha Zhu felt a little guilty. "Yes, leader, I understand. I will pay more attention in the future and will not let this happen again."

The leaders nodded, indicating that they believed Sha Zhu could make changes. "Okay, Sha Zhu, we believe you will make the right choice. But you must pay attention to your behavior in the future and don't let this happen again."

Sha Zhu nodded solemnly, "Thank you, leader. I will definitely correct my mistakes."

The leaders saw that Sha Zhu was sincere and believed that he could make changes. They told Sha Zhu that he could always ask for help if he had any difficulties, and then turned and left the cafeteria.

The eldest uncle is an elder in the compound. He is old, experienced, and respected by everyone. When he heard about the dispute in Shazhu's family, he decided to mediate the matter in person.

That afternoon, an old man came to Sha Zhu's home. He saw Sha Zhu's sad face and felt a little sorry for him.

"Shazhu, what's wrong with you? I heard that you had a fight with your wife?" the old man asked with concern.

Sha Zhu nodded somewhat embarrassedly, "Yes, uncle. I found my pants missing when I got home last night, and ended up having a fight with my wife."

After listening to Sha Zhu's explanation, the old man pondered for a moment and said, "Sha Zhu, every family has its own problems. There will inevitably be conflicts and frictions in marriage, but you must learn to tolerate and understand each other."

When Sha Zhu heard the advice from the uncle, he was filled with emotion and said, "Yes, uncle. I know I did something wrong and I will pay more attention in the future."