Siheyuan: If you ruin the reputation of the whole courtyard, I will move out

Niu Meili smiled playfully and said, "Even if the price increases by one cent per kilogram, there is still room for profit for you, right?" She faced the questioning eyes of her partners, but Zhang Yu asked back, "What if I don't agree?"

A middle-aged man who was watching intervened and said, "There is no turning back now." Zhang Yu suddenly attacked, hitting the opponent's chest with his elbow, and the frightened opponent flew backwards with a cry of pain. The other two immediately surrounded him, and Zhang Yu was agile and easily dodged the punch and quickly hit the man on the left in the head. There was a dull "bang!" and the scene instantly fell into chaos.

After the man fell down, there was only one hostile figure left at the scene, and Niu Meili showed a panic expression. "Old Zhao, we must leave as soon as possible!" She tried to break free, but found that Zhang Yu was already standing at the door blocking her.

"You seem to be eager to leave, why don't you calm down and have a good talk?" Zhang Yu's words were mixed with playful hints. Niu Meili hid behind the man, refusing to look directly at Zhang Yu.

The man who called himself Zhao Zihao hurriedly said: "I'll accept any punishment from you, just spare our lives." He hoped that his pleading eyes could touch Zhang Yu's heart.

But Zhang Yu sneered in response: "At this point, your demands are too late, aren't they?"

Niu Meili walked forward and took out the banknotes she had prepared in advance: "Corn flour is 15 cents a pound, and 1,000 pounds is 15,000 yuan. Let's settle it." She originally thought that there would be a lot of bargaining, but in fact, Zhang Yu only raised the price by one cent, which made her feel that it was still profitable.

Zhao Zihao tried, "I'm just sincere and want to make friends. The market price of corn flour is 20 cents per pound, and I'm willing to buy it at a low price." However, when Niu Meili heard this, she quietly nudged his waist with the back of her hand. In fact, they couldn't make any profit from 20 cents, and they might even lose money.

If the cost of corn noodles is taken into account, plus the medical expenses for caring for the injured, Niu Meili suffered heavy losses tonight.

At this moment, Zhang Yu, who was thinking secretly, had doubts in his mind: when he saw Xu Damao and Qin Huai sneaking into the warehouse in the compound, he became more suspicious of their behavior. That was public property, usually used to store cabbage and potatoes in winter, but it was not very cold at the end of winter, so there were very few people coming in and out. Their actions were secretive in the middle of the night, which was obviously not a normal gathering.

Zhang Yu raised his lips slightly, knowing full well that this might be a great opportunity. Then, he quietly approached He Yuzhu's house, knocked on the door and said, "Brother Zhuzi, are the lights off?" His voice was gentle and soft, almost like a whisper.

He Yuzhu's dissatisfied complaint came from the room: "Who is it? Why are you making trouble so late!" Then the lights in the room were turned on, and he saw that it was Zhang Yu at the door. He widened his eyes, "Yuzi, at this time you..." His words were full of surprise and confusion.

He Yuzhu's face suddenly changed, and he said in a deep voice: "It's that guy making trouble again. This time he must be taught a lesson." As he spoke, he started to walk out.

But Zhang Yu immediately stopped him and said, "It seems that Sister Qin took the initiative to talk to him." This was like ice touching hot iron, which immediately left He Yuzhu stunned and at a loss.

Staring at Zhang Yu blankly, He Yuzhu felt like being struck by a bolt from the blue. He said in disbelief: "Impossible, how could Sister Qin be like this..." His face was full of shock and confusion.

He Yuzhu, who is known as "Stupid Pillar", is actually not really stupid. He knows the purpose of the couple entering the storage room at night. However, he still finds it hard to accept in his heart and is unwilling to believe that Qin Huairu, who has always been pure, would do such a thing.

An unwilling and questioning voice came from his mouth: "Did you see it wrong? Maybe it was Liu Xiao'e, and it has nothing to do with Sister Qin?" Hidden behind the questioning tone was his strong suspicion.

Zhang Yu responded resolutely: "The truth will be revealed once we see it, don't worry too much, let's go and confirm it directly." He forcefully pulled He Yuzhu towards the storage room.

In front of the storage room door, He Yuzhu caught a faint light through the crack of the door, and his heart instantly turned cold, feeling that the severity of the situation might be beyond his expectations.

"Brother, be careful and try to be as quiet as possible." Zhang Yu lowered his voice, and the two of them quietly squatted beside him, only occasionally hearing Xu Damao and Qin Huairu talking in low voices.

"Da Mao, we are already in love with each other, why are you suddenly giving me money? It's so unclear." Qin Huairu did not refuse directly, but changed the topic by asking questions.

Xu Damao responded with a laugh: "Sister Qin, since you are here, you are my family. It is only right for you to accept it." He seemed very confident about this statement.

Qin Huairu asked with implicit concern: "What is your attitude towards Lou Xiao'e?" She expressed her concern tactfully, but did not explicitly say that she accepted his idea.

"Actually, I don't have that much affection for her. I originally chose her because of her family background, but after a few years of not having children, I began to think about divorce," Xu Damao said bluntly.

Then, he asked boldly: "Sister Qin, can you help me have a child?" This question surprised Qin Huairu and she exclaimed.

"We haven't completely broken up yet, so this won't work." Qin Huairu refused weakly but firmly, her words showing opposition, resistance and ambiguity.

He Yuzhu, who was in the cellar outside the house, heard this conversation and his face turned red and blue. If Zhang Yu hadn't held him down in time, he would have almost lost control. In the closed storage room, the conversation became more and more tense. He Yuzhu was disturbed by it, his face turned red and white, as pale as paper, and he shouted angrily: "Xu Damao! Qin Huairu! Come out and give me an explanation!" This roar broke the silence around him.

When the people in the cellar heard it, they quickly straightened their clothes. The yard outside gradually became brighter and the neighbors came out of their rooms one after another, attracted by the shouting.

Liu Haizhong, wearing pajamas, opened the door and asked dissatisfiedly: "Why is there such noise in the middle of the night? Can't we sleep?" This scene attracted the attention of more sober people.

He Yuzhu, with bloodshot face and full of rage, roared towards the cellar: "Xu Damao, Qin Huairu, get out here." As soon as these words came out, everyone was surprised and rumors quickly spread.

Seeing this situation, everyone's curiosity prompted the crowd to surround the entrance of the storage room, making Xu Damao and Qin Huairu feel uneasy. In the distance, the noisy He Yuzhu tried to push the situation aside, and Lou Xiaoe was also awakened and hurried to visit.

"What's wrong with you, Zhuzi? Damao just went out to drink, he can't be here!" She shouted hurriedly to correct him.

He Yuzhu was so excited that he seemed to have lost his mind. If Zhang Yu hadn't tried his best to stop him, he might have rushed into the cellar and exposed the truth. His words were like thunder, shaking people's hearts.

"Xiao'e, please explain it carefully. Xu Damao never left. He was hiding in that basement! It was Yucai who asked for separation in the first place!" He Yuzhu asked sternly.

"Stop talking nonsense!" Lou Xiao'e fought back sharply.

The conflict between the two sides intensified and the situation got out of control in an instant. The surrounding neighbors gathered at the entrance of the cellar, eager to understand.

"Zhu Zi, it can only be called fair if there is solid evidence." Yi Zhonghai urged breathlessly.

"Look, aren't the adulterers hiding right there?" He Yuzhu accused excitedly.

Lou Xiao'e, who witnessed the scene, was speechless, and her eyes, staring at the entrance of the basement, revealed her unquestionable determination. Xu Damao realized that the matter could no longer be concealed, so he calmed himself and subconsciously appeared at the entrance of the cave with Qin Huairu.

"I'm going to break up with you today!" Lou Xiao'e could no longer hold back her anger. She attacked without hesitation, her attack as swift as a torrent.

This action forced Xu Damao to hold his head with his hands to defend himself, unable to fight back effectively. The onlookers watched indifferently, but no one intervened, making the scene chaotic.

The couple who entered the cellar late at night had already exceeded the limit of what a good wife should endure. Lou Xiao'e was born into a wealthy family, the daughter of the director of the Red Star Steel Plant. She married Xu Damao as a condescendence, but he betrayed her just a few years later.

After learning the secret of another widow, Lou Xiao'e's dissatisfaction with Xu Damao erupted like a volcano. When Qin Huairu suffered the same tragedy, she faced the onlookers with tears in her eyes, as if she was a wronged wife. Her mother-in-law Jia Zhang was furious when she heard about it. She rushed to the scene with her children and slapped Qin Huairu in the face, scolding her harshly: "You lowly things, Dongxu has only been gone for a few years, and you can't help but be lonely and do these things. It's a shame for our family!"

People generally despise those who steal other people's partners, and people often feel sympathy for women in distress. Qin Huairu, who knew the complicated situation, had to shift the blame to Xu Damao: "Mom, he forced me to go there, saying it was to collect debts." She cried and complained.

Hearing this, Yi Zhonghua's heart was as cold as a pond. He was deeply afraid of the bad influence that immoral behavior might cause, and worried that the situation would worsen and damage the reputation of the community. So he suggested: "Let's go our separate ways. This is an internal issue of their Xu family, let them deal with it themselves." But Qin Huairu was determined not to compromise.

At this moment, Qin Huairu, with tears in her eyes, appealed sadly to the crowd: "I beg you to seek justice! Xu Damao, you dared to illegally imprison me after my husband passed away. This world is so unfair!" As soon as these words came out, even Lou Xiao'e put down the stick in her hand.

Faced with questioning, Xu Damao showed no sign of weakness and retorted forcefully: "You are talking nonsense. I was kind-hearted and she was willing to go to the basement." Confusing the boundaries between men and women involves moral standards and is suspected of criminal infringement. The boundaries between the two are clear.

Qin Huairu responded: "Didn't you promise to give me 20 yuan every month? Why are you slandering me?" She asked painfully, hoping to clarify the facts.

People showed more sympathy for Qin Huairu because her image had always been pure, like a lily that was not tainted by the world, while the rumors in the courtyard mainly came from He Yuzhu's gang.

"I have had a rough life. My husband died young, leaving behind me, my two children and the elderly to take care of. I have been the only one to support this family. That irrational Xu Damao actually dared to plot against me when my man was not around. Is there any justice in this world?" Her unfortunate experience touched everyone's hearts.

Witnessing Qin Huairu's loss of control of her emotions and her accusation against Xu Damao, Yi Zhonghai realized that the situation would not get better, so he decided to give it a try: "Qin Huairu, you don't have to be afraid. Today, we will stand up and seek justice for you and question whether he really has intentions towards you." He knew very well that Xu Damao would never do such a thing.