Siheyuan: I just want to live

When Director Wang left the courtyard, Yi Zhonghai was the first to come to his senses. He slammed the table in anger and yelled at Chen Feng: "Chen Feng! Look at what you have done! What problems can't be solved in the courtyard? You had to make such a big fuss, and now it's good! Jia Zhang has been arrested! Do you know what consequences this will bring?"

Chen Feng was surprised by the outcome of today's meeting, but in the face of Yi Zhonghai's roar, he did not back down or show weakness.

He responded fearlessly: "Jia Zhang was arrested entirely because of her own fault. What does it have to do with me? Besides, no matter what the consequences are, she should bear the responsibility herself."

Obviously, Chen Feng misunderstood what Yi Zhonghai meant by the consequences.

Yi Zhonghai was furious at Chen Feng's anger, and said with a ferocious expression, "Is this the consequence I'm talking about? I mean, what if the sign of "Civilized Siheyuan" is taken down because of Jia Zhang's arrest? What if the reward issued by the street is gone?"

Chen Feng said indifferently, "Because whoever was picked should be found? Why are you asking me about this?"

Yi Zhonghai's face was now terribly dark. He gritted his teeth and asked Chen Feng in a low voice, "Chen Feng! Putting aside the facts, can you be completely innocent in this matter?"

Chen Feng still said nonchalantly, "You have already put aside the facts, so why should I talk to you? Do you have anything else to say? If not, I will go back first."

After saying that, he ignored Yi Zhonghai, whose face had turned as black as the bottom of a pot, called Sun Xiaojuan and went back to the backyard.

Seeing Chen Feng was about to leave, Yi Zhonghai shouted angrily, "Stop right there, Chen Feng! Why are you leaving when things haven't been explained yet?"

Chen Feng was too lazy to pay attention to him anymore. Now that he had already put aside the facts, what good words could he say next?

At this time, Sha Zhu suddenly blocked Chen Feng's way, grabbed Chen Feng's shoulder with one hand and said, "Chen Feng, didn't you hear the old man calling you? Why are you still leaving? Do you know how to respect the elderly?"

Chen Feng looked at Sha Zhu who was so close to him, frowned and said, "Sha Zhu, you'd better let me go, otherwise I'll ask our station chief to write a document to the police station tomorrow. I'll sue you for bullying and beating the relatives of martyrs. I can't say whether I'll send you to eat peanuts or keep you in custody for a few years."

After hearing this, Sha Zhu was very unwilling, but he didn't dare to show it openly, so he could only let go of his hand in dismay. His eyes were full of resentment and anger, as if he was about to spit out fire.

At the same time, he lowered his voice and threatened viciously: "Just wait and see, one day I will find a chance to deal with you, don't blame me for being rude then!"

Chen Feng led Sun Xiaojuan and bypassed Sha Zhu. When they crossed paths, Chen Feng cursed at Sha Zhu softly, "You are the biggest idiot!"

This sentence was like a sharp sword, deeply hurting Sha Zhu's self-esteem. He was so angry that he was shaking all over, and raised his fist to hit Chen Feng. However, at the last moment, he still restrained his impulse.

After all, beating Chen Feng in public would only put him in greater trouble. He could only watch Chen Feng walk away, his anger growing stronger.

After returning home, Sha Zhu slammed the door with great force, making a loud "bang bang" sound, as if he wanted to vent all his dissatisfaction. He sat down on a chair, sulking.

Thinking back to everything that had just happened, he felt more and more that he must find an opportunity to put Chen Feng in a sack and vent his anger, letting him know that Master Zhu is not someone to be trifled with!

Regardless of what others think, Chen Feng is very happy that Jia Zhang was taken away today. He can relax for a few days.

As he walked, Chen Feng began to sing unconsciously, "When I saw my old mother kneeling in the Golden Palace, I wondered how many years my son would live. Let's start talking..."

Sun Xiaojuan heard Chen Feng singing an opera she had never heard before, so she asked, "What are you singing? Why haven't I heard it before?"

Seeing her asking him, Chen Feng replied, "Oh! This is Henan Opera. Most people in Beijing listen to Peking Opera. It's normal that you haven't heard of it. I also listened to some when I was a child."

In fact, Chen Feng himself was not sure whether this play should be performed in this way. Anyway, he was in a good mood at the moment and sang however he wanted. If there was no established singing method, then he would be a unique pioneer.

Chen Feng hummed a tune and returned to his bedroom, where he fell asleep peacefully.

Meanwhile, in the middle courtyard, Yi Zhonghai was furious. Seeing Chen Feng and Sha Zhu leave one after another, Yi Zhonghai slammed the table and shouted "Dismiss!" Then he picked up his teacup and went home angrily.

When Jia Dongxu saw that his master had left, his heart sank suddenly, as if he had lost his backbone. He did not dare to delay for even a moment, and hurriedly followed Yi Zhonghai's departing back.

Yan Fugui followed closely behind him, his face looked a little bad, as if he was thinking about something. When he stood up and left, his eyes revealed a hint of cunning and unwillingness.

When everyone saw this scene, they all had their own thoughts. Some people had puzzled expressions on their faces, as if they were puzzled by this sudden change; some people smiled, as if they had already seen through the mystery; and some people were talking to each other in groups of three or four.

Liu Haizhong came back to his senses at this moment. He looked around and found that there was almost no one in the middle courtyard. An inexplicable sense of loss came over him, making him feel particularly heavy. He sighed helplessly, then told his two sons to pack up the tables and chairs. He walked slowly towards home with heavy steps.

His figure looked particularly lonely and desolate in the moonlight, as if he was the only one left in the world.

As soon as Jia Dongxu returned to the Yi family with his master, he said in a panic, "Master, my mother has been captured. What should I do? Master, you must find a way to save my mother! She has never suffered any hardship. How can she bear it after being captured now!"

Yi Zhonghai had no time to care about Jia Dongxu at this moment, because his mind was filled with all kinds of worries and anxieties: What if the signboard symbolizing "civilized courtyard" was taken down?

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Looking at the anxious Jia Dongxu in front of him, Yi Zhonghai couldn't help but feel a little relieved. Although Jia Dongxu's performance in other aspects was mediocre, at least his filial piety was worthy of praise.

It was precisely because of Jia Dongxu's rare filial piety that Yi Zhonghai decided to accept him as his apprentice, hoping that he could rely on him to enjoy his old age and take care of him until the end of his life.

Seeing the anxious Jia Dongxu, Yi Zhonghai couldn't help but comfort him, "Go back later and take two quilts to your mother, don't let her get cold today. I will go and ask around tomorrow to see if I can get your mother out. Don't worry, I won't ignore your family."

After hearing what Yi Zhonghai said, Jia Dongxu felt relieved and sobered up a little. He said, "Master, I will listen to you. I will go home later and ask Huairu to pack the quilt and send it to my mother. You must rescue my mother as soon as possible."

Yi Zhonghai nodded with satisfaction and said, "Then go back and give your mother a blanket as soon as possible. It's cold now, don't let her get cold."

Then Jia Dongxu turned around and left the Yi family, hurried back home, and asked Qin Huairu to help pack clothes and quilts for Jia Zhang.

After everything was packed up, Jia Dongxu carefully carried these things and rushed to the street office without stopping.

As soon as he entered the street office, he went straight to the small room where Jia Zhang was imprisoned. When he opened the door, he saw an extremely simple room: there was no bed to rest on, and there was only a toilet and a stove. At this moment, Jia Zhang was curled up and shivering next to the stove.

When she saw Jia Dongxu coming in, she rushed to him like she had grabbed a life-saving straw and hugged him tightly. She asked anxiously, "Dongxu! Are you here to take me home? Let's get out of here quickly!"

Jia Zhang didn't want to stay here for even a minute. Although she was alone in a room and no one bullied her, no one talked to her. It was almost like being in solitary confinement in the army. Jia Zhang couldn't stand it after just a while.

Jia Dongxu looked at the anxious Jia Zhangshi. He also wanted to take Jia Zhangshi out, but he had no choice but to use Yi Zhonghai's words to comfort Jia Zhangshi.

"Mom, you stay at the street office for one night. Tomorrow the master will go and find some connections for you. We will definitely let you out tomorrow. Here are the clothes and blankets I brought for you. You can just make do with them today!"

Jia Dongxu put the bag behind him. Jia Zhang looked at the bag and knew that she would not be able to go back tonight. So she asked, "Old Yi, can you rescue me tomorrow?"

Jia Dongxu opened the bundle and helped Jia Zhang make the bed while answering her questions. "Master said that if he can find a connection to save you, he will definitely be able to save you. We have to trust our master, he is an eighth-level master craftsman!"

Jia Zhang seemed to be convinced by Jia Dongxu's words, so she felt a little more at ease. Then she complained to Jia Dongxu, "It's all because of that little bastard Chen Feng. Not only did he destroy our house, he also went to the company to complain! That jinx is so abominable. Wait until I get out and see how I deal with him!"

When Jia Dongxu heard what Jia Zhang said, he quickly pulled her aside and whispered, "Mom, don't scold Chen Feng so loudly. There are people from the street office outside! The bed is made, Mom, I'm going back first."

When she heard her son was leaving, Jia Zhang held Jia Dongxu's hand and said tearfully, "Son, you must ask Lao Yi to save me!"

Jia Dongxu gently patted Jia Zhang's hands a few times and said, "I will, Mom! You stay here for one night, and I will take you back tomorrow."

After saying that, the two of them parted reluctantly, and Jia Dongxu left the street office dejectedly.