Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

As time went by, the relationship between Wang Qiang and Xu Damao became more subtle. Although Xu Damao was still enthusiastic about Wang Qiang on the surface, he was always suspicious of him in his heart. Wang Qiang became more careful to avoid revealing any flaws.

One day, Wang Qiang was cooking chicken soup in his house when he heard a knock on the door. He opened the door and saw Xu Damao and several neighbors. Xu Damao smiled and said, "Wang Qiang, today we, the neighbors, have decided to visit your home and see how you are doing."

Wang Qiang's heart tightened, but he still smiled and said, "Welcome, welcome. Come in and sit down."

When the neighbors came into the house and saw the chicken soup cooking on the stove, they couldn't help but exclaim: "Wang Qiang, you are amazing! This soup is so delicious!"

Wang Qiang thought to himself that he might have been exposed. He tried to remain calm and said, "I was lucky these few days. I picked up a few pheasants, which are perfect for making soup."

Xu Damao's face changed slightly after hearing this, but he didn't say much. He exchanged a few words with the neighbors and left Wang Qiang's house. After leaving the house, Xu Damao whispered to the neighbors: "Do you think what Wang Qiang said is true?"

The neighbors looked at each other in bewilderment. One said, "It doesn't look like it. How could this pheasant be so easy to pick up?"

Xu Damao nodded, and he became more certain that there was something wrong with Wang Qiang. He decided to continue observing and find a chance to expose Wang Qiang's true face.

Wang Qiang also realized the seriousness of the matter at this time. He understood that he had become Xu Damao's suspect. In order not to be caught, he acted more carefully and was also thinking about how to deal with possible troubles.

The atmosphere in the courtyard became tense, and the neighbors began to look at Wang Qiang with suspicion, while Wang Qiang tried to keep a low profile and try to avoid attracting attention. However, he knew that sooner or later things would have a breaking point, and he had to be prepared for the coming storm.

One night, Wang Qiang was lying in bed, thinking about a lot of things. He recalled his original intention of coming to the courtyard, which was to find a quiet place to live, but because of greed, he fell into trouble. He secretly vowed to get through this difficult time no matter what and not let his secret be exposed.

However, life in the courtyard is far more complicated than he imagined. Behind every seemingly peaceful day, there are countless undercurrents and conspiracies. Wang Qiang doesn't know what is waiting for him in the future, but he understands that only by staying vigilant can he survive in this silent contest.

The morning sun shines in the courtyard, illuminating every corner. Wang Qiang stands in the middle of the courtyard, takes a deep breath, and feels the tense atmosphere in the air. He knows that everyone in this courtyard has his or her own story, and he also plays his own role in this intertwined fate.

As time goes by, Wang Qiang gradually discovers that there are more secrets hidden in the courtyard, and he is only a part of it. Behind every neighbor, there is an unknown past and future, and these secrets will eventually be revealed at some point.

Wang Qiang has become less and less fond of Xu Damao recently. He often thinks of the night when Xu Damao and his neighbors suddenly came to his house, and he feels uneasy. Although he tries to appear calm, he knows that Xu Damao's suspicion of him has never disappeared.

Early that morning, Wang Qiang was doing morning exercises in the yard when Xu Damao came over again. He smiled and said hello: "Wang Qiang, how are you doing recently? I see you are exercising every morning, and you seem to be in good spirits."

Wang Qiang forced a smile: "It's okay, more exercise is always good."

Xu Damao nodded, but his eyes were complicated. He looked at Wang Qiang and said, "Have you seen any suspicious people in the past few days? A few chickens are missing from my house, and I'm worried about it."

Wang Qiang's heart sank, but his face remained calm: "No, I was at home the whole time and didn't notice any suspicious people."

Xu Damao seemed unconvinced, but he did not ask any more questions. He just sighed and turned away. Wang Qiang looked at his back and felt disgusted.

"Xu Damao is such a suspicious and annoying person." Wang Qiang cursed in his heart. He began to think about how to get rid of Xu Damao's suspicion and live a peaceful life again.

One evening, Wang Qiang sat in the yard, looking at the sunset in the sky. He thought about the past few days and became more and more irritated. Xu Damao's suspicion made him feel uneasy, and he knew that things would explode one day. He had to find a way to get out of this predicament.

Just as he was thinking, Qin Huairu came over. She was a recognized beauty in the courtyard, smart and capable. She smiled and said to Wang Qiang: "Brother Wang Qiang, why do you always look depressed recently? Is there something bothering you?"

Wang Qiang took a look at her and suddenly had an idea in his mind. He knew that Qin Huairu and Xu Damao had a good relationship, and if he could use her help, he might be able to solve his troubles.

"Sister Qin Huairu, it's nothing serious. I just feel uneasy these days." Wang Qiang pretended to be casual and said, "Xu Damao has been saying that his chickens are missing recently. I'm afraid he will suspect me."

Qin Huairu was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Brother Wang Qiang, you are overthinking. Xu Damao is a little narrow-minded, but he won't doubt you for no reason."

Wang Qiang nodded and sighed: "I hope so. But I don't want anyone to misunderstand me."

Qin Huairu comforted him, "It's okay. I'll talk to Xu Damao and ask him not to suspect anyone."

Wang Qiang was secretly happy in his heart, but he still pretended to be helpless on the surface: "Then I'll trouble you, sister Qin Huairu."

In the next few days, Wang Qiang found that Xu Damao's attitude towards him had indeed changed. Although he was still suspicious, he did not deliberately cause trouble for him. Wang Qiang was relieved and felt that his strategy had worked.

However, the story did not end there. One night, Wang Qiang was about to rest when he heard a commotion outside. He walked out of the house and saw a lot of people gathered in the yard. Xu Damao was pointing at someone angrily and cursing.

Wang Qiang walked closer and found that the person being accused was Zhang Dacheng, an honest resident in the courtyard. Zhang Dacheng lowered his head and looked very helpless.

"Xu Damao, what happened?" Wang Qiang asked.

Xu Damao saw Wang Qiang and said angrily, "A few chickens are missing from my house again. I suspect Zhang Dacheng stole them! Look, he has a few chickens hidden in his room!"

Zhang Dacheng quickly defended himself: "I didn't steal the chickens! I bought these chickens from the market, they are definitely not yours!"