Siheyuan, my new life

He Daqing took out a box of Peony cigarettes and handed one to Fang Dahu and Li Botao respectively. The three managers lit up their cigarettes and started puffing away, with no intention of saying anything to stop the discussion at the scene.

Seeing the chaos at the scene, Jia Dongxu gnashed his teeth in anger. He was not blind, so how could he not see the performance of the three uncles in charge? Obviously, they were just making fun of his family. Jia Dongxu was furious, but at the same time he felt sad. His family had lived in this courtyard for so many years, and now no one spoke up to help his family. He couldn't help but hate these cold-blooded neighbors, and also hated his mother who was throwing tantrums and playing rogue all day long. If it weren't for her offending almost all these neighbors, how could this situation happen?

Everyone at the scene was discussing why Yi Zhonghai agreed to give Jia Dongxu so much money. Even if he had an affair with Qin Huairu, it was a consensual thing. Although it would be embarrassing if it got out, Yi Zhonghai was already notorious, so how could he care about one more scandal like this?

Everyone was not stupid. Although they didn't know how much money Jia Dongxu had borrowed from Yi Zhonghai before, since Jia Dongxu specifically asked for it, it must be a lot, at least hundreds of dollars. At this time, everyone's discussion focused on why Yi Zhonghai agreed to Jia Dongxu's huge request. Someone suddenly said, "It's not because of the child, is it?"

After hearing this, everyone present was silent for a while, and then the discussions became louder. Jia Dongxu's ears were not deaf, so of course he could hear what these people said. He was secretly worried. If these people continued to discuss, he was afraid that the matter about the child would be exposed.

Jia Dongxu glared at the three stewards who were leisurely smoking and watching the fun, and said through gritted teeth: "Three uncles, how can I say anything when things are so chaotic now? Shouldn't you stewards maintain order at the scene? Meetings in the courtyard have never been so chaotic before."

Fang Dahu's face sank. This bastard used to rely on Yi Zhonghai's favoritism to look down on people all day long. He never had a good look towards these people in the courtyard. Now he still has such a face. He will not indulge him. He immediately opened his mouth and said: "Jia Dongxu, since you think Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui were competent as managers in the past, then you can go to them to seek justice for you. We are just liaisons selected by the neighbors to take charge of trivial matters for everyone. You should go to the street office to deal with the matter between your Jia family and Yi Zhonghai."

Jia Dongxu was choked on the spot and was speechless. If he dared to admit that the three former managers were competent, the people in this courtyard would probably beat him half to death. As for going to the street office, that was nonsense. Secretary Xiao from the Security Department had already made it very clear that if he filed for a divorce, he could ask for compensation from Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu at the same time. But he didn't want to divorce now. He also thought that Yi Zhonghai was absolutely a hated character in the courtyard, and he could take the opportunity to use everyone's dissatisfaction with Yi Zhonghai to force Yi Zhonghai to pay the money honestly. But he forgot one thing. Yi Zhonghai was not liked by everyone, but the same was true for him, Jia Dongxu and the Jia family. In fact, because Jia Zhang was stirring up trouble in the courtyard all day long, everyone hated the Jia family even more.

When the residents present saw Fang Dahu scolding Jia Dongxu, they all stopped talking and stared with wide eyes, waiting to watch the fun.

Seeing that He Daqing had no intention of speaking, Li Botao had to smooth things over himself. After all, this was a general meeting of the courtyard, and the managers could not continue to watch the fun, so he said: "Jia Dongxu, please pay attention to your attitude. The general meeting of the courtyard is not a one-man show. As a resident, everyone has the right to express their opinions. If you want to continue speaking, please say it quickly. Everyone has worked hard all day and no one has the time to accompany you to make trouble."

Jia Dongxu suppressed his anger and spoke quickly: "Originally, Yi Zhonghai agreed in front of Qin Huairu and me. Today, he was released from the security department. When I came back from get off work, I didn't see him delivering the money, so I went to ask him for the money. I didn't expect Yi Zhonghai to not only go back on his word and not give me the 1,000 yuan, but also ask for the money he lent me before. Everyone, please judge, is there anyone who does things like Yi Zhonghai? He doesn't keep his word and is still a man who pees while standing?"

After hearing this, the residents at the scene started talking again. Although they felt that there must be something fishy about Yi Zhonghai agreeing to give Jia Dongxu such a large sum of money, since Yi Zhonghai himself had already agreed, a man should keep his word. How could he go back on his word?

Hearing the discussions of the crowd, a hint of pride flashed in Jia Dongxu's eyes. Let's see how Yi Zhonghai will deal with the accusations from so many people.

He Daqing knocked on the table lightly, signaling everyone to be quiet, then looked at Qin Huairu, who had been keeping her head down and silent, and asked loudly: "Qin Huairu, is what Jia Dongxu said just now true? Did Yi Zhonghai promise to give Jia Dongxu one thousand yuan in front of you?"

Qin Huairu, who had originally wanted to be a transparent person, noticed that everyone's eyes in the courtyard were immediately focused on her when she heard He Daqing's words. She kept cursing him in her heart, but still pretended to be pitiful and did not say a word. She just nodded, which was considered an admission.

Jia Dongxu said quickly: "Uncle, it is absolutely true that Yi Zhonghai promised to give money. You have to make the decision for our Jia family."

After hearing what Jia Dongxu said, He Daqing felt sick and wanted to vomit. He shouted, "Jia Dongxu, our manager's job is only to prevent enemy agents and mediate neighborhood disputes. He has no right to make decisions for others. If you feel that you have been wronged, go to the street office."

Jia Dongxu could only shut his mouth in disappointment.

He Daqing turned to look at Yi Zhonghai who had been smoking outside his house, and said, "Old Yi, as the person involved, you should come to the middle and explain to everyone what is going on."

Yi Zhonghai didn't say anything, he just threw the cigarette butt in his hand on the ground, then stood up and walked to the center of the venue. He glanced at Jia Dongxu opposite with disdain, and then said to the residents around him: "I know that everyone dislikes me now, and I, Yi Zhonghai, would like to apologize to everyone here." After that, he clasped his hands together and bowed to the people around him.