Siheyuan: Being a fisherman in 1962

Qin Huairu has a graceful figure and her eyes reveal a confidence that cannot be ignored.

With firm steps, he headed straight for Chen Fei's courtyard.

Tonight, she felt particularly heavy-hearted because something happened to her beloved son, Banggeng.

"Chen Fei, come out!" Qin Huairu's voice pierced through the night, carrying an irresistible force.

Chen Fei was in the courtyard, repairing the old hoe with his head down. He looked up when he heard the sound, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.

He has always known about Qin Huairu's beauty, but at this moment, she is more like a female cat about to show her power, and people dare not provoke her easily.

"It's so late, what's the matter?" Fade Chen put down the tools in his hands, slowly walked out of the house, his tone cold and expressionless.

He was not being intentionally cold, but years of living alone had made him accustomed to being distant from others.

"How dare you ask!" Qin Huairu was furious. She took a few steps forward and almost stuck in front of Chen Fei. "Banggeng ate your bacon and is now lying in the hospital. The doctor said that there are harmful substances in his body, which may affect his life!"

Upon hearing this, Fade Chen frowned.

I remember that I did pickle some bacon a few days ago, but because the taste was not right, I threw it into the trash can a long time ago. How did it have anything to do with Banggeng?

"I'll say it again, I didn't let Banggeng eat my bacon, and I don't know what harmful substances are in the bacon." Chen Fei's tone was somewhat helpless and resolute, "Besides, I have already thrown away the bacon."

"Thrown it away? Then why did my mother pick up that piece of bacon and take it back to feed Banggeng?" Qin Huairu's voice was sharp, as if she wanted to pour out all her anger.

Chen Fei was stunned for a moment, then he remembered that when he was throwing away the garbage that day, he did see an old lady rummaging through waste nearby.

Could that be Qin Huairu's mother-in-law?

"I didn't know your mother would do this, but I can swear that I definitely didn't give that piece of bacon to Bang Geng on purpose." Fade Chen took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. "The most important thing now is Bang Geng's health. I will do my best to help."

Qin Huairu's anger didn't seem to be extinguished by Chen Fei's explanation. She sneered, with determination flashing in her eyes: "Help? Do you think this can make up for the damage you have caused to Bang Geng? I tell you, Chen Fei, this matter is not over yet!"

Before she finished speaking, Qin Huairu turned around and was about to leave, but suddenly stopped, turned back, and looked at him with a sharp gaze:

"Also, don't think you can evade responsibility. If anything happens to Bang Geng, I, Qin Huairu, will make you pay the price even if it costs me my life!"

After saying that, she disappeared into the night without looking back, leaving Chen Fei standing there alone, looking at her leaving back, with mixed feelings in his heart.

night, deeper.

Chen Fei returned to the house and lit an oil lamp. The dim light reflected his resolute face.

The storm is far from over, but he also understands that no matter how difficult the road ahead is, he must face it bravely, because he cannot let innocent people bear the consequences for him.

At this moment, Bang Geng was lying on the hospital bed, his face pale, his eyes full of fear and anxiety about the future.

"Chen Fei, since you are not responsible for Banggeng's fertility problem, you must have an explanation, right?" Qin Huairu's voice was sharp and powerful, and her eyes flashed with unquestionable determination.

Around, several neighbors gathered around, either out of curiosity or sympathy, and discussions arose one after another.

"Qin Huairu, I understand your concerns, but fertility is beyond my control. However, I can promise that if Banggeng or your family encounters any difficulties in the future, I will never refuse to help as long as I can."

After these words came out, Qin Huairu's expression did not ease, but became even gloomier: "That sounds nice, but how about the bill for Banggeng being hospitalized because of eating your bacon? You have to compensate me financially!"

Upon hearing this, Fade Chen frowned even more tightly. He didn't expect Qin Huairu to ask for compensation so directly.

"Qin Huairu, why do you think I am responsible for this? It is true that my family made the bacon, but who can prove that the problem was directly caused by the bacon?"

Qin Huairu sneered, crossed her arms across her chest, as if she had won the battle: "The hospital has already given a diagnosis, it was caused by the strong medicine in the bacon. Chen Fei, don't try to shirk responsibility!"

Facing this sudden accusation, Chen Fei did not back down. He asked, "If that's the case, why don't you blame the factory director for paying too low a salary, forcing us workers to live frugally and even accidentally contaminate our food?"

This question left Qin Huairu speechless for a moment, and the discussions around her also quieted down a lot.

Seeing this, Fade Chen continued, "However, since you mentioned the issue of bacon, I am willing to investigate to the end and see where this strong medicine came from. After all, it concerns everyone's health, so we can't be careless."

Qin Huairu's expression suddenly became complicated, as if she realized something, her eyes flickered.

After a moment, she forced a smile and said, "Forget it, Chen Fei, we are just neighbors, why make things so awkward? Since you are willing to investigate, then go ahead, but... don't embarrass me."

Chen Fei sneered in his heart, but did not show it on his face. He nodded and said, "Don't worry, Qin Huairu, I will handle this matter fairly. But I also hope that if someone really did it on purpose, someone will stand up and take responsibility."

After saying that, Fade Chen turned around and was about to go back to the house, but before closing the door he left a message: "I will not give up on this matter easily. I will continue to look for the person who drugged me and clear everyone's name."

With Chen Fei's departure, the courtyard returned to its former tranquility, but ripples appeared in everyone's hearts.

Qin Huairu looked at Chen Fei's departing back, a hint of subtle panic and uneasiness flashed across her eyes.

Chen Fei, on the other hand, has secretly made up his mind to uncover the truth behind the bacon and seek justice for himself and everyone in the Siheyuan.

The lights in the courtyard were turned on one by one. Chen Fei sat at the desk, flipping through books about bacon making and food safety, thinking about his next move.

Ever since that incident, Fade Chen secretly vowed that he would no longer remain silent or forgive those who had humiliated and treated him unfairly, but would seek justice in his own way.

His eyes swept across every corner of the courtyard, finally stopping on Qin Huairu's closed door.

There were too many secrets and calculations hidden behind that door, especially the bacon incident, which made his suspicion of Qin Huairu reach its peak.

Fade Chen sneered, secretly thinking about how to make this seemingly weak but actually scheming woman pay the price for her actions.

Originally, Chen Fei planned to take advantage of Banggeng's unfortunate experience to celebrate and vent his anger.

However, when he returned home excitedly and prepared to enjoy the bacon that symbolized victory and revenge, he found that it had disappeared, leaving only an empty plate and a barely perceptible sneer slowly spreading in the air.

"Hmph, Qin Huairu, you are quite smart." Chen Fei sneered in his heart. Instead of feeling frustrated, he felt an inexplicable pleasure.

In his opinion, Qin Huairu's action was undoubtedly self-humiliating. The more anxious she was to cover it up, the more it proved that she had something to hide.