Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

The night was as dark as ink, gradually becoming thicker, as if a huge black velvet cloth enveloped the entire world. The courtyard was like a sleeping giant, lying quietly in the darkness. The lights in the courtyard were sparse, and most of the rooms had already turned off the lights, and people had entered a sweet dream. Only the occasional cry of a night owl broke the brief silence, adding a touch of mystery and weirdness to the night.

In the quiet night, Xu Damao and his father were having a confidential conversation in a dim room. Their figures were reflected on the wall by the faint candlelight, like a dark shadow in the night, spreading silently.

"Dad, your plan is really brilliant!" Xu Damao lowered his voice and praised softly. His eyes flashed with an unprecedented firmness and determination, as if he saw the dawn of success.

Father Xu nodded slightly, expressing his approval of his son's praise. However, his face still looked extremely solemn, and he warned: "That's right, but this matter is of great importance, and we must not take it lightly or act too hastily. Yi Zhonghai has always been a shrewd and cunning man. On the surface, he always pretends to be a gentleman, but who knows if he has any shameful activities behind the scenes? So we must proceed steadily and cautiously, and must not reveal any flaws, let alone alert the enemy."

Xu Damao nodded repeatedly and asked impatiently, "Then Dad, what should we do next?"

Father Xu pondered for a moment and said, "First, observe Yi Zhonghai's every move secretly, pay attention to his daily behavior habits and interpersonal relationships. See if you can find his weaknesses or handles. Remember, you have to do it secretly and never let him notice anything unusual. Once you find any valuable clues, come back and report to me immediately."

Xu Damao responded, then turned around and blended into the vast darkness, starting to carry out this difficult and challenging task...

Xu Damao immediately agreed after hearing this, and immediately began to make plans in his mind. He knew very well that if he wanted to catch Yi Zhonghai's weakness, he had to start from his daily words and deeds, especially those hidden and little-known private transactions or shady dealings. Xu Damao gritted his teeth and swore to himself that this time he had to do it perfectly, without leaving any clues for people to notice.

In the days that followed, Xu Damao began to get close to Yi Zhonghai with ulterior motives, pretending to be close to him, but in fact secretly observing his every move. At the same time, he did not forget to keep an eye on the movements of Liu Haizhong and He Yuzhu, so that he could defeat them one by one according to the strategy planned by his father in advance.

Liu Haizhong is famous for his bad temper. This is exactly what Xu Damao could use to his advantage. One day, by sheer coincidence, Xu Damao got a golden opportunity and casually mentioned several scandals about his past to Liu Haizhong. Not only that, Xu Damao pretended to be casual and told Liu Haizhong that these trivial matters might have been heard by other residents in the courtyard!

After hearing what Xu's father said, Liu Haizhong's face instantly turned livid, veins popped out on his forehead, his eyes widened, and he was furious. His already hot temper was like a volcano about to erupt, and his whole body was wrapped in blazing anger. If he hadn't had some rationality left, he would have rushed forward without hesitation to have a quarrel with Xu Damao on the spot, letting everyone see how powerful he was.

Xu Damao saw all of this, and when he saw Liu Haizhong's reaction, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing an imperceptible sly smile. He was secretly proud of himself and said, "Hey, it seems that my plan has worked! This time, Liu Haizhong must have a grudge against me, and there will be something interesting to watch in the future." At the same time, he turned his gaze to He Yuzhu, and began to think about how to deal with this guy.

After careful consideration, Xu Damao finally came up with a brilliant idea. He knew that He Yuzhu was kind and soft-hearted, so he decided to use this to carefully plan a "misunderstanding".

During a lively collective activity held in a courtyard, people were laughing and chatting, and the atmosphere was harmonious. At this time, Xu Damao seized the opportunity and deliberately walked to a white-haired, staggering old man, showing extreme enthusiasm and care. He asked about the old man's health, carefully supported the old man, and handed him water and wiped his sweat from time to time, looking extremely filial.

This old man was the one He Yuzhu had helped enthusiastically before. However, due to some misunderstandings, a gap gradually arose between the two and their relationship gradually became distant. At this moment, He Yuzhu watched from afar Xu Damao taking care of the old man so carefully, and a complex emotion surged in his heart.

At first, He Yuzhu was very surprised by Xu Damao's behavior. He never thought that Xu Damao, who was usually selfish, would do such a good deed. But as time went by, when he learned the whole story, his misunderstanding of Xu Damao began to slowly disappear. Instead, he felt a little grateful and guilty towards Xu Damao. After all, if it weren't for Xu Damao's seemingly accidental but deliberate behavior, perhaps the misunderstanding between him and the old man would never be resolved.

Xu Damao's series of seemingly ordinary actions were like the ripples caused by a stone thrown into a calm lake. They were insignificant at first, but they triggered a silent storm in the small world of the courtyard.

He first nodded to his neighbors as if nothing had happened, and then chatted with them casually. However, these insignificant actions, like an invisible force, gradually changed the attitude of people around him.

Those who once regarded him as a thorn in their side no longer looked at him coldly as before. The hostility on their faces slowly dissipated, replaced by an indescribable subtle change. Sometimes, when Xu Damao passed by them, these people would even stop what they were doing, smile and say hello to him, or exchange a few words of greeting.

This change surprised and delighted Xu Damao. He began to realize that his unintentional efforts seemed to be producing unexpected results. As a result, he became more active in interacting with the residents in the courtyard, trying to further consolidate this hard-earned friendly relationship. As time went by, the atmosphere in the courtyard became more harmonious because of his changes.