Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

The next morning, the sky in the east was just beginning to turn pale and the sun had not yet risen completely, but its soft light had already impatiently penetrated the thin clouds and sprinkled on the smooth bluestone road of the courtyard like golden silk threads.

Some of these fragmented lights and shadows fell in the cracks of the stone road, while others gently caressed the tender green grass on the roadside, bringing a touch of warmth and vitality to this ancient and quiet courtyard.

In Yi Zhonghai's kitchen, wisps of smoke rose from the chimney and slowly merged into the light blue sky.

The aroma of breakfast spread out, with the wheat aroma of freshly cooked steamed buns and the faint rice aroma of thick rice porridge. These aromas blended together to form a unique taste that made people salivate. At the same time, a low voice came from the house. Yi Zhonghai and his family were chatting while eating breakfast. The atmosphere seemed particularly warm and harmonious.

At this moment, a hurried sound of footsteps was heard coming from afar, and then the slightly anxious face in the bangs appeared at the door.

He took two steps at a time, quickly crossed the threshold, and walked into the house. His eyes, which were usually narrowed into a slit, were now wide open, flashing with a shrewd and slightly calculating light. Although his steps were light and flexible, the sense of urgency that could not be ignored was still exposed.

"Zhong Hai, you have to give me some advice!" Liu Haizhong shouted loudly before he could even stand still, his voice clearly showing some anxiety. As he spoke, he walked quickly to the dining table, not even bothering to greet the other people in the room. He reached out and grabbed a big white steamed bun on the table, opened his mouth and took a big bite, then chewed it with big mouthfuls, looking like he was very hungry.

Yi Zhonghai was startled at first, then he put down the bowl and chopsticks in his hands, frowned slightly, and cast his eyes towards Liu Haizhong, with a look of confusion and inquiry in his eyes: "What's the matter? Why are you so anxious and worried so early in the morning? Don't be anxious, sit down and talk slowly."

The man with the bangs swallowed the bun in two or three bites like a hungry tiger. Then he quickly raised his hand and wiped his mouth casually. Then he leaned his head forward and whispered in a low voice: "Hey, who else could it be? It's that Xu Damao! You know all the tricks he used in the training class. Now all kinds of rumors are spreading in this yard, making me feel more and more uneasy. If this guy really climbs to a high position one day, we old neighbors will be severely bullied by him, right?"

After hearing this, Yi Zhonghai's originally calm face instantly became serious and solemn. He first nodded slowly, indicating that he agreed with Liu Haizhong's opinion, and then fell into a brief period of contemplation. After a long while, he slowly said: "Well, this matter is indeed a bit troublesome. Speaking of Xu Damao, this guy's heart is really not right. We must come up with a way to deal with it. We must not watch him get what he wants."

When Liu Haizhong heard this, he was so excited that he slapped his thigh and shouted, "Yes, yes, that's exactly what I want to say! We must unite and show him some power. We must teach him a lesson so that he can understand how many eyes this Horse King has!"

Seeing this, Yi Zhonghai sighed softly, then slowly put down the fried dough stick he had just taken a bite of, picked up a tissue from the table, and carefully wiped the remaining oil stains from the corners of his mouth.

The vast and boundless ocean is surging, as if symbolizing the turbulent emotions in people's hearts at this moment.

Yi Zhonghai stared at the sea with deep eyes, and slowly said: "Hai Zhong, I understand your worries very well. Xu Damao's behavior this time is indeed a bit excessive, but we must not be blinded by anger. Acting impulsively will only make things worse. We must think of a way that is in line with laws and regulations and can effectively curb his arrogance."

As soon as Yi Zhonghai finished speaking, it was like a magic needle that stabilized the sea, calming down the originally anxious Liu Haizhong. Liu Haizhong nodded and replied, "Old Yi, you are thoughtful. However, if we just wait for opportunities, it may not be a solution! We must take some proactive measures. I heard some news recently that the number of cadres promoted this time is very important, and the higher-ups pay special attention to the candidates' moral integrity and reputation among the masses. In my opinion, we can start from here and expose Xu Damao's usual shady tricks completely."

Hearing this, Yi Zhonghai's eyes, which had been as calm as water, suddenly flashed with a gleam of light, as if he had found a guiding light in the darkness.

He nodded thoughtfully and agreed, "Well, Haizhong, your idea is very good! In this way, we can unite all the old and young in the courtyard and write a joint letter to the higher-ups to report all the bad deeds of Xu Damao. But we must remember that the content of our letter must be objective, fair, and well-founded, and must not be mixed with any personal emotions, so as not to affect the credibility and persuasiveness of the letter."

Liu Haizhong slapped his thick thigh suddenly, his eyes flashing with excitement, and said loudly: "Yes! That's it! This idea is great! I have to act quickly and gather everyone here right now. Let's sit down together and discuss a detailed and specific implementation plan." As soon as he finished speaking, he quickly stood up from the chair and walked hurriedly towards the door. He looked like he was unwilling to wait even a second.

But who would have thought that just when Liu Haizhong's foot was about to cross the threshold, suddenly, a loud and familiar voice came from outside the door, abruptly interrupting his originally anxious steps. He Yuzhu shouted in his unique loud voice: "Hey, Yan Bugui! Uncle Yan! Are you at home? I have something urgent to ask you for help!"