Siheyuan: I can always stay out of it

Chen Xu didn't know why Yi Zhonghai helped him. He never thought that Yi Zhonghai would consider him as a candidate for elderly care.

Sha Zhu's face darkened. Now it was not just a question of whether to apologize or not. There were so many people watching, and almost everyone who could come to the courtyard had come. It was somewhat embarrassing for him to apologize to Chen Xu.

It's hard to say anything else about him, but he certainly doesn't want to lose face.

However, Sha Zhu had to give some face to Yi Zhonghai who asked him to apologize. In his opinion, Yi Zhonghai had indeed helped him a lot. After struggling for a while, Sha Zhu reluctantly uttered a few words through his teeth.

"sorry..."

Chen Xu nodded slightly as a sign of agreement and planned to go directly back to the backyard.

Even if this matter gets out of hand, he can't do anything to Sha Zhu. He can only quit while he's ahead. There's still a long way to go, and there will be plenty of opportunities to deal with Sha Zhu.

Yi Zhonghai spoke again.

"Chen Xu, it's better to solve the problems in the hospital here. Don't just take them to the police."

Chen Xu was a little speechless. Was this a sweet treat followed by a slap in the face?

"That's fine. If there is anything in the future, I will ask the uncle to take charge."

What Chen Xu meant was, if I feel that you are treating me unfairly, then don't blame me for reporting it to the street office or the police. He had no intention of solving the problem in Siheyuan. If Sha Zhu really committed a crime, he would report it to the police immediately.

As for whether Yi Zhonghai, who dealt with the conflict first, would be implicated, that has nothing to do with me, Chen Xu.

Yi Zhonghai didn't know that Chen Xu had set a big trap for him. He just thought that Chen Xu had listened to what he said. He nodded with satisfaction and looked at the onlookers.

"Everyone is gone. We have to go to work tomorrow."

Everyone dispersed one by one, and Chen Xu no longer paid attention to Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai, and turned directly to the backyard.

Watching Chen Xu disappear through the archway in the backyard, Sha Zhu was very unhappy and couldn't help but complain.

"Uncle, this matter..."

Yi Zhonghai glared at him unhappily.

"You still have the nerve to say that. Do you really think you can say whatever you want? If Chen Xu really goes to the police and accuses you of false accusation, you will be locked up for at least a few days."

Yi Zhonghai actually didn’t know what would happen if the matter was reported to the police, but that didn’t stop him from scaring Sha Zhu.

Sha Zhu didn't dare to say anything else and went back to his home depressed.

Yi Zhonghai walked home with his hands behind his back, feeling quite proud.

Not only did I solve the problem, I also beat up two guys. Perfect.

Chen Xu has now returned to his home, and that's the end of the matter.

As for the fact that Yi Zhonghai considered him as a candidate for elderly care, if he knew, he would probably say that Yi Zhonghai was crazy. Who would want to have an extra father for no reason?

Looking at the three small fish in his hand, Chen Xu felt a little troubled.

There is not even a drop of oil, how should this fish be cooked? Cooked with cornmeal batter! ?

Thinking of the image of a few fish floating in the cornmeal batter, Chen Xu decisively gave up the idea.

Those who know about it know that fish can be cooked with cornmeal paste, but those who don’t know think that some people raise fish in feces, which is disgusting no matter how you think about it.

There was nothing he could do yesterday, but now he would never want to eat cornmeal porridge again.

A knock on the door interrupted Chen Xu's thoughts.

Opening the door, Chen Xu looked at the horse face in front of him.

Xu Damao was holding a plate with peanuts and roast duck in one hand, and a bottle of wine in the other.

"Let us go in first."

Xu Damao gave the instructions in a very familiar manner.

Chen Xu knew what this guy was crazy about. As far as he could remember, he had been in the courtyard for such a long time and they were neighbors, but he and Xu Damao had never spoken more than ten sentences.

This is the first time I have seen people bringing their own food and wine.

Chen Xu naturally would not refuse free food and let Xu Damao in. One of the legs of the only small table was supported by bricks, but at least they could have a meal there.

It was the first time that Xu Damao came to Chen Xu's house. He looked around and sighed.

There was an inexplicable sympathy in the look he gave Chen Xu.

Chen Xu's house is not big, only about 20 square meters, and there is a partition used as a bedroom, which makes the space even smaller.

This also means that cooking can only be done outside the house by moving the coal stove. In fact, it is not just Chen Xu, most of the residents of the courtyard houses do this.

There is a small cabinet half a person's height on the left side of the entrance, which is where kitchen knives, salt, bowls and chopsticks and other daily necessities are placed.

If you have vegetables, a square piece of wood on the small cabinet can serve as a cutting board.

This small table with broken legs and two small stools, plus a small bed and a wardrobe in the bedroom, these are all Chen Xu's belongings.

Comparing his own family, Xu Damao didn't know what to say.

"Brother, it's not easy for you either..."

Chen Xu didn't think it was difficult at all. After all, he was not the one suffering.

"Do you have any oil at home? Fry these fish."

Xu Damao was stunned for a moment. He was a little sad just now, but Chen Xu's words suppressed his emotions.

"Yes, I'll get it..."

"Take some staple food if you have any. I'm a little hungry."

Chen Xu's impoliteness made Xu Damao a little confused, but he still brought a few steamed buns made of 200 grams of flour.

At this moment, Chen Xu had already processed the fish, naturally with the help of space.

Looking at Chen Xu squatting there frying fish, Xu Damao felt as if he had just met this guy for the first time.

Chen Xu brought the fish to the table, and Xu Damao's mouth twitched a few times.

Obviously, Chen Xu's cooking skills need to be improved. It is the first time that Xu Damao has seen someone fry a fish into mushy pieces. It is really an eye-opener for him.

"It's OK, at least it tastes good."

After taking a bite, Xu Damao thought hard and finally thought of one advantage of this dish of chopped fish.

Chen Xu didn't have time to pay attention to him. He was currently eating a steamed bun with relish.

"Don't just keep eating steamed buns. Come, have a drink."

Since he couldn't find a cup at Chen Xu's house, Xu Damao didn't care and just took two bowls to make do. He hadn't even taken two sips of his bowl of wine when only one of the three steamed buns he brought was left. This was because Chen Xu still remembered Xu Damao and didn't just eat it together.

Xu Damao felt that it was a wrong choice for him to come to find Chen Xu, but since he was already here, he had to finish the meal.

Chen Xu ate two big steamed buns and felt a lot fuller.

He clinked bowls with Xu Damao and took a sip.

Speaking of wine, Chen Xu actually doesn't drink very often, but his alcohol tolerance is not bad. One or two kilograms is no problem, and he can't taste the quality of the wine.

After Xu Damao drank half a bowl of wine, he started talking nonsense.

"Brother, you are really good today. You can make Sha Zhu lose face. This is the first time I have seen you do this."

Chen Xu glanced at Xu Damao and understood why this guy came to him today.

"Nothing, that guy just said too much."

Xu Damao nodded. Sha Zhu’s fists were powerful, and his mouth was extremely stinky.

Although Xu Damao has never lost to Sha Zhu in terms of talking, but because of this, Sha Zhu and Xu Damao never talk too much and just use their fists to speak.

Xu Damao and Chen Xu used to be in the same boat.

One got beaten, the other got scolded.

But today Chen Xu stood up, and Xu Damao watched it almost from beginning to end, and felt that Chen Xu was somewhat different today.

But anyone who can make Sha Zhu lose face is Xu Damao’s brother.

So, there was this scene of bringing wine and food to Chen Xu's place.

After the meal, Xu Damao did not mention anything about dealing with Sha Zhu together. In his opinion, it was good enough that Chen Xu could put Sha Zhu in a difficult position occasionally. After all, Chen Xu was in a difficult condition and might leave one day.

Chen Xu was also happy about this. There was nothing wrong with being a drinking buddy with Xu Damao.

A true villain is better than a hypocrite.