Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

However, just as He Yuzhu, Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong and those secretly united residents of the courtyard were conducting an in-depth investigation of Xu Damao, a huge storm came without warning and with great force, sweeping in like a violent storm, not only turning the entire courtyard upside down, but also involving the huge steel mill in this unprecedented storm!

Who could have thought that Xu Damao, who was very cunning, had already sensed the undercurrent against him in the courtyard. This scheming guy had a vicious plan in mind. Relying on his insignificant power in the steel mill, he began to carefully plan a sinister conspiracy, targeting He Yuzhu, Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong.

Xu Damao secretly instigated several colleagues who had conflicts with the three men. They gathered together and whispered to each other, plotting how to trip each other up. Soon, a terrible rumor campaign spread quietly inside the steel mill.

"Have you heard about it? That He Yuzhu is just idling around in the factory all day and not working properly at all!"

"That's right! And Yi Zhonghai is the same, he always does things perfunctorily and doesn't care about his work at all!"

"The worst one is Liu Haizhong. It is said that he caused a serious accident due to negligence, but it has been concealed and not exposed!"

Such rumors were like a group of buzzing flies, drilling into everyone's ears. And the rumors became more and more outrageous, from the initial work attitude problems to various absurd versions of the story, such as corruption, bribery, abuse of power for personal gain, etc., which were simply jaw-dropping.

These malicious rumors spread rapidly in the steel mill, causing a great uproar wherever they went. People were talking and talking about it, and for a time, people were panicking, and the whole factory was in a state of chaos.

All of a sudden, negative comments about He Yuzhu, Yi Zhonghai, and Liu Haizhong came like a storm, overwhelming and overwhelming. These negative comments were like a surging torrent, quickly drowning out the good reputation they had accumulated, and some people even began to have deep doubts about their professional ethics and character.

Xu Damao, the instigator of those malicious rumors, was like a cunning fox, hiding quietly in a dark corner, secretly peeping at everything happening in front of him through the narrow gap. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible smug smile, as if the conspiracy he had planned was developing smoothly in the direction he expected.

However, as the saying goes, the truth cannot be hidden, and Xu Damao's carefully woven lies could not conceal the truth for long. Before long, some clear-headed and sharp-eyed people saw through his trick.

"Hey, have you heard about what happened recently? It is said that He Yuzhu and a few others encountered the sinister scheme of Xu Damao! Now, all kinds of slanderous remarks about them are circulating in the whole factory." A well-informed worker lowered his voice and revealed to his colleagues around him.

"That's right! I heard the news, too. I can't believe that Xu Damao, who looks honest on weekdays, actually has such deep thoughts. He uses all means to discredit others just to retaliate against the investigation that He Yuzhu and others launched against him." Another worker echoed indignantly.

Everyone shook their heads and sighed, "Alas, these days, people's minds are hard to predict. Who can know what's on the other person's mind? He Yuzhu and his team have always been conscientious and serious about their work, but in the end they were deliberately framed by Xu Damao. Even if they have a lot of mouths, they probably can't wash away the injustice!"

Xiao Li, a female colleague next to her, interrupted with a suspicious look on her face: "That's right! I always thought that He Yuzhu and his colleagues were diligent in their work and meticulous in their attitude towards tasks. How could such rumors suddenly spread? In my opinion, there must be something fishy here. Maybe someone deliberately fabricated lies to discredit them!" As she spoke, she frowned, as if she was very puzzled and indignant about the matter.

"Moreover, I heard that this rumor was actually fanned by Xu Damao himself! He is such a piece of shit that he even roped in several colleagues who were already dissatisfied with He Yuzhu and others to spread these false statements. Humph, this despicable method is simply outrageous!" Xiao Li became more and more angry as he spoke, and his voice unconsciously rose a few degrees.

At this time, an elderly master with a kind face but serious expression slowly walked over. He first looked around at everyone, and then slowly said: "Children, after all, you are still young and have little experience. You don't have a deep understanding of the complex relationships and intrigues in the workplace. Situations like today are not uncommon in the workplace. He Yuzhu and his friends have run into a tough guy this time, but I firmly believe that as long as they are upright and have nothing to fear, and always stick to their principles and bottom line, the truth will come out sooner or later. As the saying goes, 'the innocent will be innocent', and time will prove everything." After saying this, the master gently patted Xiao Li on the shoulder to comfort him, and then turned and left. A group of people were left looking at each other, thinking.

Finally, these rumors attracted the attention of the higher-ups of the steel mill. At a regular meeting, the higher-ups severely criticized He Yuzhu, Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong, and Xu Damao, who was innocently implicated.

The leader pointed out that as veteran employees and backbone members of the steel rolling mill, the four of them not only failed to set an example in their work, but also affected the unity and stability of the entire workshop because of personal grudges. This is absolutely intolerable.

"You four, as old employees of the steel mill, should have set an example for the new employees. However, because of some personal grudges, you intrigued each other in the workshop and even made up rumors to undermine unity. This behavior not only damaged your personal image, but also seriously affected the production efficiency and reputation of the steel mill. As a punishment, I decided to transfer all four of you to clean public toilets for a month. I hope that you can reflect on your behavior during this period and regain your sense of responsibility and mission as an employee of a steel mill." The words of the superior leader were loud and clear, full of unquestionable majesty.

When He Yuzhu heard the punishment decision, he was like being struck by a bolt from the blue. He froze in his tracks. Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong were also dumbfounded, their faces filled with astonishment, as if they couldn't believe what they heard. Xu Damao opened his mouth wide, his eyes wide open, as if he had seen a ghost.

None of the four of them expected that the seemingly insignificant fights would lead to such serious consequences. Especially Xu Damao, who was always calculating and narrow-minded. He thought that he could use this incident to severely retaliate against his opponent and make him suffer. However, it did not go as he wished. He was too clever and ended up killing Qingqing. In the end, he not only failed to create trouble for others as he wished, but also dragged himself into this muddy water.

When the penalty notice for cleaning the public toilet was handed to them, He Yuzhu, Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong and Xu Damao all looked ugly. Everyone's face seemed to be covered by a layer of frost, so gloomy that water could drip out. He Yuzhu frowned tightly, and his thick eyebrows twisted together like two caterpillars. His eyes, which were originally bright and lively, were now full of anger. He stared at the notice in his hand, and his hands were clenched into fists because of excessive force, and the joints were even faintly white. From his clenched teeth and slightly trembling lips, it can be seen that his heart was surging with endless unwillingness and resentment.

"I, He Yuzhu, have always been upright and aboveboard in my life. I have never suffered such a great humiliation. This damn Xu Damao is simply a villain who gets arrogant when he succeeds!" He Yuzhu cursed secretly in his heart. The muscles on his tense cheeks kept twitching, making his originally square face look a little distorted. The corners of his mouth turned down slightly, revealing a hint of anger that was difficult to conceal.

Yi Zhonghai's face was as gloomy as water, and his face was full of deep helplessness. He sighed slowly, and the heavy breath seemed to carry a heavy burden, which made people feel depressed. His eyes, which were originally bright and lively, were now dim and exhausted, as if he had experienced countless days and nights of hard work and torture.

Yi Zhonghai knew very well that this fierce fight was a mistake from the beginning and should not have happened. However, the situation had gotten out of control and ended up in such a tragic ending, which really made him feel heartbroken and heartbroken. His brows were tightly knitted together, forming a deep ravine. The bitterness revealed between his slightly frowned brows was like a silent sad song, silently expressing his endless helplessness and regret in his heart.

Liu Haizhong on the other side was completely stunned by what was happening. His eyes were wide open, almost as if they were about to pop out, and his mouth was wide open, big enough to fit an egg. It was obvious that he couldn't believe the news he heard. He kept muttering to himself in his heart: "How is it possible? I, Liu Haizhong, have always been diligent and hardworking in my life! Why did I end up in such a miserable situation? Is it really that God is blind?" Thinking of this, his face instantly turned as pale as a piece of white paper, without any blood color. His lips also began to tremble slightly uncontrollably, and the whole person looked extremely lost and desperate, as if he had lost his soul.

At this time, Xu Damao's face was like a palette that had been overturned, sometimes blue, sometimes white, changing constantly. His eyes were like a frightened rabbit, flickering constantly, mixed with panic and anxiety. He originally thought that his carefully planned conspiracy could be perfectly implemented, not only could he severely retaliate against his opponents, but he could also get away with it. However, things did not go as he wished, and now he was shocked to find that this so-called "flawless" plan had such a huge loophole that even he himself was deeply trapped in it and couldn't extricate himself.

The corners of his mouth twitched slightly uncontrollably, as if he wanted to say something to save the situation, but in the end he couldn't utter a word. His originally calm eyes were now completely occupied by fear and despair, as if through the chaotic scene before him, he had clearly seen what kind of difficulties and hardships he would face in the future.

In such a tense and depressing atmosphere, four people stood silently in front of the public toilet. The dirty, messy and smelly environment was daunting, and their stomachs could not help but churn. But even so, they gritted their teeth, picked up the broom and dustpan in their hands, and resolutely devoted themselves to this extremely difficult cleaning work.

Every time they waved their brooms, dust would fly up in the air; every time they put the garbage into the dustpan, it seemed like they had to use all their strength. Their movements seemed a bit clumsy and laborious, and a layer of fine beads of sweat soon oozed out of their foreheads. But even though they were so tired, they still did not stop their movements, because they knew that if they could not complete this task as soon as possible, then there would be only worse results waiting for them.

As time went by, the floor of the toilet gradually became clean and tidy. However, the disgust and dissatisfaction in their hearts did not decrease at all. On the contrary, during this long cleaning process, these negative emotions continued to accumulate and ferment, as if they would erupt like a volcano at any time.

In the next thirty days, these four people who were once arrogant and pretentious had to lower their heads and humble themselves. They quietly changed into the simple and stained work clothes of the cleaners, and picked up the broom and dustpan in a slightly clumsy way. From this moment on, they began a difficult journey accompanied by filth and stench every day - cleaning the public toilets in every corner of the city.

This job was a physical and mental torture for them. Every time they swung the broom and bent down to clean, it was a great test of their physical strength and endurance. What was even more unbearable was that this job often attracted strange looks and contempt from others. People always avoided them as if they were carrying some kind of infectious bacteria. This feeling of being looked down upon was like a sharp dagger, deeply hurting their self-esteem, and filling the hearts of the four of them with endless humiliation.

However, it was this deep humiliation that, like a flash of lightning, pierced through their originally chaotic inner world, causing them to re-examine their past behaviors. They gradually realized how stupid and ridiculous their endless fights were, and how serious the consequences of their competitive spirit were! At this moment, they finally understood the true meaning of humility and tolerance, and the value of respect and equality.