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The old man frowned and thought for a moment, then nodded seriously. "Okay, I will mediate this matter. Xu Damao, come with me." His tone was firm, revealing an unquestionable determination.

Xu Damao felt uneasy as he followed the old man. He knew that this incident was a big deal and it might not be easily resolved. Under the leadership of the leader, they walked straight to a small meeting room in the compound.

This small meeting room is rarely used, and usually only some important matters are discussed here. At this moment, the uncle led Xu Damao into the meeting room. The room seemed a little cold and the atmosphere was very solemn.

"Xu Damao, please sit down first." The old man gestured to Xu Damao to sit on a chair next to the conference table, and then he sat down too, looking at Xu Damao with a solemn face.

"Tell me, what happened?" The uncle's voice was stern and steady, revealing an unquestionable authority.

Faced with the harsh questioning of the uncle, Xu Damao felt flustered, but he could only tell the truth: "Yes, uncle, I was indeed wrong in this matter." His voice trembled, and he was obviously afraid from deep in his heart.

The uncle frowned and looked at Xu Damao deeply, as if thinking about how to deal with this problem. This kind of atmosphere in the compound is a serious corruption for them. After thinking for a moment, he finally spoke: "Xu Damao, your behavior has affected the atmosphere of the entire compound and must be dealt with seriously."

Xu Damao was even more flustered after hearing what the old man said. He knew that he might face severe punishment. He couldn't help but lower his head, looking regretful.

The old man stroked his chin, thinking about how to deal with this problem. Suddenly, he looked at Sha Zhu and asked, "Sha Zhu, as an eyewitness, what do you think of this incident?"

Sha Zhu was a little nervous at first, but now he seemed very calm: "Uncle, I know Xu Damao is indeed not very serious, but this incident is not entirely his fault. He was framed."

After hearing what Sha Zhu said, the old man frowned slightly. He knew that although Sha Zhu looked silly, he was actually very bright. He pondered for a moment and said to Xu Damao, "Since there are witnesses who prove that you are not entirely responsible, I will investigate this matter further. But in the meantime, you must be more restrained and not stay out all night again."

Sha Zhu stood in front of the uncle, and he excitedly recounted his views on the incident: "Uncle, listen to me, this matter is really infuriating! That night, I saw everything. Xu Damao was framed, he is innocent!"

The uncle frowned and looked at Sha Zhu seriously: "Sha Zhu, did you witness all this with your own eyes?"

When Sha Zhu heard this, he nodded quickly: "Yes, uncle, I saw it with my own eyes. At that time, I was basking in the sun in the yard, and suddenly I heard a shout, so I hurried over to see what was going on."

As he spoke, he made exaggerated gestures, as if he were there. People nearby were also attracted by his vivid description and gathered around him curiously.

"Xu Damao has been framed!" Sha Zhu's voice echoed throughout the yard. "He is a good man, how could he do such a thing? Everything I saw shows that he is innocent!"

His words triggered a flurry of discussion, and people began to express their opinions. Some expressed sympathy for Xu Damao, while others expressed doubts about the truth of the incident.

"Don't listen to his nonsense!" Someone suddenly interrupted Sha Zhu, "He is obviously a useless piece of shit, maybe he did it himself!"

When Sha Zhu heard this, he was so angry that his face turned red. He slammed the table and shouted, "Who are you calling a waste? I'm not as dirty as you guys!"

Seeing the situation getting out of control, the uncle raised his hand and signaled everyone to be quiet. He pondered for a moment, then said, "I have to investigate this matter thoroughly. I can't wrongly accuse the innocent, nor can I condone evil deeds."

Under the mediation of the old man, the dispute in the compound seemed to have eased, but the anger was still burning in people's hearts. Sha Zhu stood aside, watching the conversation between the old man and others intently, secretly thinking about his next move.

"Everyone, please be patient." The voice of the uncle echoed throughout the yard. "We haven't figured out the matter yet, so we can't jump to conclusions."

"But this is such a shame!" someone said angrily, "If people outside knew about this, the reputation of our compound would be ruined!"

"Yeah, we can't afford this kind of mess!" another person continued.

When Sha Zhu heard these words, he felt even more guilty. He knew that if this problem could not be solved in time, everyone's life would be seriously affected. So he made up his mind to find a satisfactory solution to this matter.

At this moment, Sha Zhu suddenly remembered something. He quickly walked towards the uncle and whispered to him, "Uncle, I have an idea that may solve this problem."

The old man hesitated for a moment, then nodded, motioning for Sha Zhu to continue.

Sha Zhu whispered, "Xu Damao did make a mistake this time, but if we can give him a chance, let him realize his mistake, and take the initiative to take responsibility, perhaps we can avoid greater trouble."

After listening to this, the old man pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Your idea is good, but how should we do it specifically?"

Sha Zhu thought about it, and then said, "We can ask Xu Damao to take the initiative to explain to the factory security department, admit his mistakes, and express his willingness to accept punishment. This may calm everyone's anger and give him a chance to reform."

After hearing this, the uncle's brows relaxed. He felt that this idea was still feasible. He immediately decided to call an emergency meeting to discuss specific solutions.

Lou Xiao'e stood in the yard, her brows knitted, her eyes flickering with dissatisfaction and worry. She was determined to find out the truth of the matter thoroughly and not let the family's reputation be tarnished in any way.

"Uncle, we can't just let this matter go." Lou Xiao'e's voice was firm and powerful. "We must investigate this thoroughly and cannot tolerate it!"

The old man pondered for a moment and understood Lou Xiaoe's concerns. He nodded and said he would fully cooperate with the investigation.

"That's right, we must get to the bottom of this!" The uncle's voice was firm, "We can't condone it, and we can't let this kind of bad behavior continue."

When everyone heard what the old man said, they all expressed their support. They also understood that this matter must be resolved thoroughly without leaving any doubts.

Following the instructions of the uncle, the staff of the compound began to investigate. They questioned the relevant people one by one and collected a lot of evidence and clues.

In the process of collecting evidence, Lou Xiao'e also played an important role. She took the initiative to provide some key clues to help the staff find the truth more quickly.

After several days of investigation, the whole story was finally found out. It turned out that Xu Damao did behave inappropriately after drinking, but it was not the kind of plot that Sha Zhu fabricated.

When the truth came to light, the uncle immediately organized an emergency meeting. He announced the results of the investigation at the meeting and imposed corresponding penalties on Xu Damao. At the same time, he also condemned Sha Zhu's false statements and warned everyone not to fabricate facts and mislead others.

After some handling, the atmosphere in the compound gradually returned to calm. Although this incident shocked and angered everyone, through a series of handling, a satisfactory result was finally achieved.

Sha Zhu looked at the expressions of the old man and others and felt a little sorry. He understood that his false statement had caused a lot of trouble to everyone and caused Xu Damao to be punished unnecessarily.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have made up the facts." Sha Zhu's voice was a little low, "I am willing to take the corresponding responsibility."

The old man looked at Sha Zhu and smiled: "Sha Zhu, it's good that you admit your mistakes and can correct them. We are all a family, so you should pay more attention in the future."

In the square of the compound, everyone was shocked when they heard Sha Zhu's self-exposure. For a moment, the atmosphere became solemn and silent.

The old man frowned. He didn't expect things to turn out like this. Sha Zhu's words made him feel a little surprised and puzzled.

"You said you made this up?" The uncle's voice was a little puzzled. "Why would you make up such a thing?"

Sha Zhu's face turned pale, and he felt a wave of regret in his heart. He knew he had made a big mistake, but he didn't know how to explain it.

"I... I wanted to help Qin Huairu solve her problem." Sha Zhu's voice trembled a little, "I didn't expect things to turn out like this..."

When everyone heard Sha Zhu's explanation, they all had a sense of enlightenment. They understood that although Sha Zhu did something wrong, his starting point was good. They also understood why Sha Zhu made up such a lie.

The old man pondered for a moment and finally decided to forgive Sha Zhu's mistake. He knew that although Sha Zhu did something wrong, he did not mean to hurt anyone.

"Shazhu, it's good that you know you're wrong." A hint of tolerance was revealed in the uncle's voice, "We are all family, we should get along well in the future."

When Sha Zhu heard what the old man said, he felt a warm current in his heart. He understood that everyone was tolerant and understanding, and no matter what happened, they would face it together and solve it together.

"Thank you, uncle, and thank you everyone." Sha Zhu's voice was filled with a hint of excitement. "I will reflect on myself and will not make the same mistake again."