Siheyuan: The wife pays off the husband's debt, Huairu's mentality collapses

"Aunt Jia, your words are really hilarious."

Su Mu sneered, with obvious sarcasm in his voice, "First of all, Dongxu's death was an accident and has nothing to do with me. Secondly, Qin Huairu is now a free person, and she has the right to choose who to date."

"Even if she and I really have something going on, it's our own business. It's not your turn to make decisions."

He paused, staring at Jia Zhang with a sharp gaze, "Also, Qin Huairu and Dongxu have been divorced for many years, and there is no relationship between them anymore."

"If you continue to act unreasonably, you will only make people laugh at you. I hope you can calm down and reflect on your behavior."

Jia Zhang obviously did not expect Su Mu to refute her so strongly. She was stunned for a moment, and then she shouted even more frantically:

"You're talking nonsense! You're talking nonsense! It was you who killed Dongxu! You're a jinx! Qin Huairu is also a jinx! You all will die a miserable death!"

However, her cry did not elicit any sympathy or support from anyone.

On the contrary, the neighbors around her began to shake their heads and sigh, and some even began to whisper and criticize her behavior.

Qin Huairu stood silently by the side. Although she felt aggrieved, her face remained firm and calm.

The noise gradually gathered into a din that could not be ignored, attracting Yi Zhonghai.

He frowned and slowly walked into the center of the crowd, his eyes moving between Qin Huairu, Su Mu and the tantrum-throwing Jia Zhang.

When Jia Zhang saw Yi Zhonghai, she felt as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw. She hurriedly staggered forward, crying and wailing: "Old Yi, you have to make the decision for me! Look at them, they are forcing us, an orphan and a widow, into a dead end!"

Jia Zhang's exaggerated narration made Yi Zhonghai's face look even more solemn.

He sighed softly, as if he had made up his mind, turned to look at Su Mu, and began his familiar moral kidnapping:

"Sumu, I know you are a sensible child, but how can you and Qin Huairu... This is inappropriate and will damage the harmony and advanced style of our courtyard."

Upon hearing this, Su Mu curled up a mocking smile and thought to himself that Yi Zhonghai was really the same old hypocritical person.

He straightened his back and said sternly, "Yi Zhonghai, I don't like what you said. First of all, I don't think you are the boss now. Since you are no longer in that position, it seems that you don't have the power to directly intervene in such family affairs."

"Besides, even if you want to intervene, you should see what Second Uncle Liu Haizhong has to say, right? After all, he is the new head of the Siheyuan now."

These words were like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, piercing Yi Zhonghai's sore spot.

Ever since Director Wang removed him from his position as an uncle, Yi Zhonghai has been feeling angry. Now that Su Mu exposed his shortcomings in public, his face suddenly turned ashen.

However, he was an old fox who had experienced many battles after all. He quickly adjusted his mood and put on a sincere look.

"Sumu, why are you doing this? Aunt Jia just came out of the security team and is emotionally unstable. You are the younger generation, you should be more considerate of her feelings."

"What's more, Jia Dongxu is no longer with us. It's not easy for her as a widow with a child to live. We in the courtyard should unite and help each other."

There was a hint of threat and inducement in Yi Zhonghai's words, and he tried to suppress Su Mu by using emotional means.

However, Su Mu remained unmoved. He responded calmly: "Yi Zhonghai, you are right. We should indeed unite and help each other. But the premise is that this mutual assistance must be based on mutual respect and understanding."

"If Aunt Jia can put aside her prejudice and solve the problem in a more peaceful way, I will naturally not stand idly by. But if she just keeps throwing tantrums and making unreasonable troubles, how can I just sit back and do nothing?"

Yi Zhonghai's face was so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip from it. He clenched his fists, his nails digging deeply into his palms, trying hard to suppress the anger in his heart.

However, his voice became even deeper and more powerful, and he continued to morally blackmail Su Mu:

"Sumu, how can you be so indifferent? Our Siheyuan has always emphasized harmony among neighbors and mutual help."

"As your neighbor, Jia Zhang needs your understanding and support. How can you create a rift with her over such a small matter, or even allow her to be misunderstood and blamed?"

He turned his finger at Qin Huairu, his tone a little more accusatory: "Qin Huairu, you too, as a woman, should know how to protect your reputation."

"If there is nothing wrong between you and Su Mu, you should make it clear openly. Why let these misunderstandings grow bigger and bigger? You are not only hurting yourself, but also implicated others."

Qin Huairu's eyes turned red when she heard this, but she tried hard not to let the tears fall.

In this era, a woman's reputation is more important than anything else.

And Yi Zhonghai's words were undoubtedly like rubbing salt into her wounds.

Because she felt that Yi Zhonghai was right.

At this moment, with Yan Bugui's sharp shouting, the atmosphere in the courtyard suddenly became more tense.

He strode into the yard and pointed at Su Mu with indignation on his face, as if he had found a perfect vent.

"Old Yi, you have to judge for me! This Su Mu said nicely that he wanted to buy three wild boars, but what happened? He ran to the steel mill to get the money and left me alone."

"The pig seller had something urgent to do and said that if he waited any longer he would have to sell it to someone else. I was soft-hearted and thought we were neighbors, so I helped him with the 1000 yuan deposit."

"But who would have thought that those people were actually scammers who took the money and ran away!"

Yan Bugui became more and more excited as he spoke, spitting everywhere. "Now the money is gone, and the pig is gone. I asked Su Mu for compensation, but he was making excuses. Isn't this bullying?"

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai frowned and looked back and forth between Su Mu and Yan Bugui, as if he was weighing something.

He knew Yan Bugui's character very well. This man has always been calculating and cautious. Now that he is making such a big move, he must be well prepared.

Although Su Mu is not a flamboyant person in his daily life, he is a principled man. There must be something fishy about this matter.

"Su Mu, is what Old Yan said true?" Yi Zhonghai's tone was a little stern, and it was obvious that he attached great importance to this matter.

After hearing Yan Bugui's accusation, Yi Zhonghai's face became even gloomier. He turned to look at Su Mu, his eyes revealing a bit of blame and dissatisfaction.

"Sumu, listen to what Old Yan said. He paid for you, but you are shirking responsibility. Isn't this chilling?"

Yi Zhonghai's words were full of obvious moral kidnapping, trying to direct public opinion towards Sumu.

However, Su Mu was not moved by these words. He sneered and looked directly at Yi Zhonghai.

"Yi Zhonghai, what you said is not true. When did I ask Uncle San to advance money for me? I clearly said that day that I would go to the steel mill to get the money, and I did not see Uncle San giving any deposit to the pig seller at the scene."

"Besides, everyone knows that Uncle Three likes to take advantage of small opportunities. If he wants to steal my three wild boars and resell them second-hand, it is not impossible."

"After all, the price I agreed with the seller was 7.8 yuan per pound. The profit from the three wild boars combined could make several hundred yuan."