Siheyuan: I just want to live

Chen Feng returned home and started practicing calligraphy for more than half an hour. At this time, Sun Xiaojuan finally prepared dinner.

After the four of them finished their meal, Sun Xiaojuan quickly picked up the dishes and took them to the kitchen to wash them, while Zheng Guoan returned to the room with his grandson to feed his paralyzed wife in bed.

Chen Feng looked around and found that there was nothing else that needed his help, so he walked over to the eaves, sat down, lit a cigarette, and smoked it leisurely.

Just as Chen Feng was immersed in the comfort brought by smoking, Xu Damao walked out of his house and sat down next to Chen Feng.

He leaned closer to Chen Feng and asked in a low voice, "Chen Feng, I heard that you beat Jia Zhang yesterday. Is that true?"

Chen Feng took out a cigarette from his pocket and handed it to Xu Damao. This time, Chen Feng did not wait for him to ask for it, but took the initiative to give it to him.

Then, Chen Feng responded: "Where did you hear this false rumor? I didn't touch her at all. She fell down accidentally."

Xu Damao took the cigarette handed to him by Chen Feng, lit it, took a deep puff and said, "When I was getting food in the cafeteria today, I heard Jia Dongxu and an old man discussing. They seemed to say that they would hold a meeting of the whole school tonight to deal with you. The distance was too far and I didn't hear clearly what they said. You better be careful today!"

Chen Feng said indifferently: "Let them discuss whatever they want. I'm not afraid anyway. What else can they do to me? If an enemy comes, we will fight him. If a flood comes, we will block it with earth. Can they eat me?"

Seeing Chen Feng being so careless and not taking the old man seriously at all, Xu Damao kindly reminded him, "You'd better be careful. That old man is very sinister!"

Chen Feng looked at Xu Damao with suspicion, and asked puzzledly: "How do you know that Yi Zhonghai is insidious?"

Xu Damao took a puff of his cigarette and replied nonchalantly, "My dad told me this!"

"Don't tell anyone else! I'm telling you secretly because I'm worried that you'll suffer. If it were someone else, I wouldn't bother to care!" Then, Xu Damao lowered his voice and whispered carefully to Chen Feng, as if he was afraid of being heard by others.

After listening to him, Chen Feng suddenly realized that all this was arranged by Uncle Xu! If Uncle Xu hadn't pointed it out, how could he figure out the reason with his cleverness that was all used to pick up girls? It was also because of this that he was bullied so badly by Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai after Uncle Xu moved out.

It seems that it is really good to have elders around. It is because there is no adult at home that Sha Zhu was played around by Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu without knowing it!

When Chen Feng was about to chat with Xu Damao for a few more words, he saw Jia Dongxu running in from the central courtyard.

Jia Dongxu rushed into the backyard and stopped immediately when he saw Chen Feng and Xu Damao sitting under the eaves.

Standing far away from Chen Feng and the others, he shouted, "Chen Feng, Xu Damao! The whole hospital meeting is about to start, remember to go! Also, Xu Damao, please help me call these people in the backyard. I'm going back first!"

After shouting, he ran back to the middle courtyard without looking back. Xu Damao turned to Chen Feng and asked, "Why didn't Jia Dongxu come closer to inform you? Is he afraid that you would beat him?"

Chen Feng looked at Xu Damao speechlessly, and said helplessly, "Why would I hit him for no reason? Besides, I never hit him! Okay, stop asking, go and notify the others to attend the meeting!"

Seeing Xu Damao opening his mouth to ask something, Chen Feng quickly changed the subject and asked Xu Damao to notify everyone to attend the meeting. Chen Feng didn't want to continue arguing with Xu Damao on this issue.

Xu Damao fiercely extinguished the cigarette in his hand, as if to vent all his dissatisfaction. He raised his head, with a bitter and resentful expression on his face, and said to Chen Feng: "Hey! We are destined to work hard. We just rested for a while and have to go to work again. When will this day end?"

Chen Feng, who was standing by, couldn't help laughing when he saw Xu Damao's appearance. He casually threw the remaining half pack of cigarettes in his hand to Xu Damao and said jokingly, "Come on, stop complaining. Go quickly. If you delay the meeting, be careful that Yi Zhonghai will cause trouble for you! You will be in trouble then."

Xu Damao caught the cigarette thrown by Chen Feng, and then said with a playful smile, "Thank you for the reward, Master Chen! Don't worry, I promise not to delay your meeting! I will go and notify them right away!"

Chen Feng looked at Xu Damao's face, which changed as fast as the Sichuan opera's face-changing, and he was still saying witty words. He couldn't help but feel helpless, and finally couldn't help but say, "Get lost!"

However, Xu Damao didn't care at all after being scolded by Chen Feng. He just put the cigarette into his pocket, a sly smile appeared on his face, and then ran happily to find someone.

Seeing this, Chen Feng knew that it was useless to say more, so he stood up. He turned to Sun Xiaojuan who was busy in the room and shouted, "Let's go, let's go too."

Sun Xiaojuan came out of the room and nodded, and the two of them walked towards the middle courtyard together, ready to attend the upcoming meeting. Along the way, Chen Feng was thinking to himself, wondering what would happen at this meeting?

Arriving at the Intermediate Court, the old man sat down in no time. I don't know why Yi Zhonghai came back so early today? Didn't he go to the street office to study today?

The second uncle, who was sitting at the first seat at the table, saw that everyone below had arrived, so he spoke up, "What is the main reason for holding this meeting today?"

Before Liu Haizhong finished his opening remarks, Director Wang from the Street Office had already walked into the Intermediate Court with his men.

Seeing that all these people had gathered in the middle court and were preparing to hold a meeting, he asked, "Why are so many people gathered here today? Is there something important?"

As soon as Liu Haizhong saw Director Wang coming, he immediately came out from behind the desk. He greeted Director Wang and said, "Oh! Director Wang, why are you here today to guide our work? Our courtyard is really honored!"

Director Wang of the Street Office did not show any favor to Liu Haizhong and walked straight behind the table. Yi Zhonghai and Yan Fugui, who were sitting on both sides, had already stood up and left the table.

Director Wang stood behind the table and said, "I came here today just to tell you one thing. This morning, the scrap yard sent an official document to our street office."

"What document is it? It's related to your courtyard. I came here today to deal with this matter."

The crowd below was very curious about what kind of official document it was, and how it could be related to the Siheyuan. So everyone looked up at Director Wang, wanting to hear more about what was going on.

Director Wang looked down and saw that everyone was waiting for him to continue. He nodded slightly with satisfaction. Then he continued, "What kind of document is it? Now I will read it to you and you can listen."

Director Wang took out an envelope from his pocket. Others might not know it, but Chen Feng recognized it at a glance. This was the envelope he sent to the street office this morning, and suddenly a bad thought came to his mind.

Others in the courtyard began to wonder why the traffic was blocked. Did you know that the documents between various units were also handled by ordinary people like them?

Director Wang ignored the changes in the expressions of the people below him and began to read, "Our employee Chen Feng... was slandered by our neighbor Jia Zhang... We hope that this will be dealt with seriously..."

When Director Wang finished reading the document, everyone finally realized that the truth of the matter was actually like this! Their eyes were focused on Chen Feng, and an indescribable strange expression appeared on their faces. At this moment, Xu Damao, who was standing in the crowd, secretly gave Chen Feng a thumbs up.

At this moment, Chen Feng really hoped to find a crack in the ground to crawl into. He felt extremely embarrassed and awkward. His feet even began to dig at the ground involuntarily, as if he wanted to dig out a three-bedroom, two-living-room apartment here. This feeling was like being executed in public, making him feel ashamed.

He really couldn't understand why he had only complained to Station Master Li a few times, but it turned out to be like this? Not only that, but the document was sent to the street office. What made him even more confused was why Director Wang had to read it out in public in front of so many people in the yard?

Director Wang, who was standing behind the table, saw that everyone was looking at Chen Feng, so he tapped the table gently and said, "Is everyone aware of the contents of the document? Now I will announce the outcome of the treatment of Jia Zhang."

"Jia Zhang spread rumors and slandered the martyr's family, which led to very serious consequences. The subdistrict office has decided to bring him back to the subdistrict office for education and study. The time is not yet determined, and he will be fed and lodged in the subdistrict office."

As soon as Director Wang finished speaking, two people from the street office came and tried to pull Jia Zhang out of the crowd.

When Jia Zhang saw someone pulling her, she immediately collapsed on the ground in fear. She cried out, "It was Chen Feng who smashed my house, why are you arresting me? Are you being unreasonable?"

"Old Jia! Hurry up and take a look! Someone is bullying me! Hurry up and take a look!"

When Director Wang heard Jia Zhang's cries, his face turned black and he angrily shouted at her, "Jia Zhang, shut up! If you say another word, I will hand you over to the court and sentence you! How many years will you be put in prison?"

Jia Zhang was immediately shocked by Director Wang's shout. How could she dare to say another word? Director Wang saw that Jia Zhang had finally calmed down, so he turned to Jia Dongxu, who was shivering in the crowd, and shouted, "Bring a quilt to the street office later. I'll take the person away first!"

After saying this, Director Wang turned to everyone present and announced loudly: "Comrade Yi Zhonghai's training has ended! From now on, he will continue to serve as the head of our courtyard and be responsible for the daily management work here!"

After explaining these things, Director Wang turned around and walked out of the courtyard with Jia Zhang without saying anything. As for Liu Haizhong, who was standing aside like a wooden chicken, as if he had turned into a fossil, Director Wang didn't even look at him and ignored him directly.