Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

Wang Qiang was secretly surprised, thinking that Xu Damao was targeting someone else this time, and he was temporarily safe. He stood aside and watched the development of the situation.

The neighbors in the courtyard were talking about it. Some believed Xu Damao's words, while others defended Zhang Dacheng. Wang Qiang looked at all this, feeling somewhat proud, but also somewhat worried. He knew that Xu Damao would not let any suspicious person go easily, so he had to be more careful.

After a quarrel, Xu Damao finally let Zhang Dacheng go under everyone's persuasion. But he still looked unwilling, and obviously did not completely believe Zhang Dacheng's words.

Wang Qiang returned to the house with mixed feelings. He knew that although he had escaped the disaster temporarily, the future was still full of uncertainty. Xu Damao was suspicious, and the neighbors in the courtyard also had their own thoughts. It was not easy to live a peaceful life here.

As time went by, Wang Qiang gradually realized that he had to find a more reliable way to completely resolve Xu Damao's suspicion. He began to think about how to use other people in the courtyard to exonerate himself while ensuring that his secret would not be discovered.

One night, Wang Qiang tossed and turned in bed, various plans flashing through his mind. He thought of the unknown secrets in the courtyard. Everyone had their own weaknesses and desires, and these were exactly what he could take advantage of.

"Perhaps, I can start from their weaknesses." Wang Qiang thought silently, "Only in this way can I truly control the situation."

The next day, Wang Qiang began to approach other residents in the courtyard intentionally or unintentionally. He chatted with Qin Huairu and learned about her predicament; he chatted with Zhang Dacheng and learned about his difficulties; he even talked to the deaf old lady who he rarely interacted with, trying to get more information from her.

Wang Qiang's actions did not arouse suspicion, but gradually won him favor in the courtyard. Everyone felt that this new resident was not only talkative, but also helpful and trustworthy.

However, only Wang Qiang himself knew that all this was to realize his plan. He understood that only with everyone's trust could he better hide his secrets and at the same time find an opportunity to completely get rid of Xu Damao's entanglement.

One afternoon, Wang Qiang and Qin Huairu were chatting in the yard. He mentioned Xu Damao by accident and said, "Sister Qin Huairu, do you think Xu Damao has been a little too nervous recently? He always doubts others, which makes everyone uncomfortable."

Qin Huairu nodded and sighed, "Yes, Xu Damao is a narrow-minded person. He always thinks that others want to harm him."

Wang Qiang pretended to be thoughtful and said, "Actually, I think it's not easy for him. After all, raising chickens is his livelihood. It's really heartbreaking to lose his chickens."

Qin Huairu smiled and said, "Brother Wang Qiang, you are such a good person. You can understand other people's difficulties. But don't worry, I will talk to Xu Damao more and tell him not to suspect others."

Wang Qiang was secretly delighted, but he remained calm on the surface: "Then I'll trouble you, sister Qin Huairu."

As time went by, Wang Qiang's plan gradually showed results. Xu Damao's suspicion gradually faded, and Wang Qiang's position in the courtyard became more and more stable. He knew that he was safe for the time being, but he remained vigilant and ready to deal with possible changes at any time.

As time went by, Wang Qiang found himself less and less willing to solve Xu Damao's problem. He had only wanted a delicious chicken meal, but he hadn't expected it to cause so much trouble. Facing Xu Damao's suspicious look every day, Wang Qiang was filled with boredom and fatigue. He thought the problem would gradually subside with the passage of time, but it was not the case.

That evening, Wang Qiang sat on a bench in the yard, staring blankly into the distance. Xu Damao's annoying face appeared in his mind, and he couldn't help but feel irritated. He didn't want to dwell on this matter anymore, but Xu Damao was like a piece of taffy, clinging to him tightly.

"Brother Wang Qiang, why are you standing here in a daze alone?" Qin Huairu's voice brought him back to reality.

Wang Qiang raised his head, looked at Qin Huairu's concerned eyes, and forced a smile: "Nothing, just a little tired, I want to be quiet."

Qin Huairu sat next to him and asked softly, "Are you still worried about Xu Damao? Don't take it too seriously. He is a petty person and he will be fine after a while."

Wang Qiang sighed and thought to himself that dragging it out like this was not a solution, but he didn't want to take the initiative to solve the problem. Xu Damao was suspicious, and no matter how much he explained, it would be useless. It would be better to let things take their own course and see how the situation develops.

"Thank you for your concern, sister Qin Huairu. Maybe I should really let go of these worries and live my own life well." Wang Qiang said, but he was thinking in his heart how to better avoid Xu Damao's entanglement.

In the following days, Wang Qiang tried to stop thinking about Xu Damao and began to focus more on his work and his hobbies. He was busy during the day and took a walk alone at night to enjoy the rare tranquility.

However, things don't always go as planned. That night, Wang Qiang just walked into the yard and saw Xu Damao and several neighbors gathered together, discussing something. As soon as Xu Damao saw Wang Qiang, he immediately waved him over.

"Wang Qiang, we are discussing the issue of lost chickens these days. Do you have any ideas?" Xu Damao's tone revealed a firm stance that could not be refused.

Wang Qiang felt annoyed, but he still suppressed his impatience and walked over. He glanced at the neighbors gathered together and found that everyone had different expressions, some seemed to be full of doubts about Xu Damao's words, while others seemed indifferent.

"Xu Damao, I really don't know about this. Have you ever thought about whether someone came in from outside?" Wang Qiang tried his best to make his tone sound calm.

Xu Damao shook his head and said, "The yard is so heavily guarded, it's unlikely to be someone from outside. I just want to hear everyone's opinions and see if we can find any clues."

Wang Qiang nodded helplessly, secretly cursing Xu Damao for meddling in his affairs. He knew that no matter how he explained, Xu Damao would still doubt him, but he really didn't want to be involved in these boring things anymore.

"How about this, Xu Damao, why don't we install a few more lights in the yard, and patrol at night to see if we can catch the person who stole the chickens." Wang Qiang casually made a suggestion, hoping to end this meaningless discussion as soon as possible.

Xu Damao thought for a while and nodded, "That's a good idea. I'll go buy some lights and we can install them together."