Siheyuan: Starting from Building a Village

The rising sun shines through the treetops, casting its rays on the mist that has not yet completely dissipated, forming colorful rays of light that are beautiful beyond words.

A new day has officially arrived.

Today is Sunday, the day Cui Dake and Qin Huairu are getting married.

Cui Dake is a capable man. He built a temporary stove by himself and then processed the pork and some vegetables that had been prepared long ago.

Originally, Sha Zhu was invited to be the host last night. Cui Dake, or rather, Qin Huairu, overestimated herself, and Sha Zhu refused without even a second thought.

The only two people busy in the outer courtyard were Cui Dake and Qin Huairu.

In the entire No. 95 courtyard, no one came to help.

It’s not that the people in No. 95 Courtyard are unreasonable, but that no one invited them.

There is a tradition in Xia country that you can't have a happy event without an invitation, so after breakfast, people in Yard 95 gathered in groups of three or five under the sun, smoking, bragging, basking in the sun, and watching the jokes of Cui Dake and Qin Huairu.

Cui Dake and Qin Huairu were very busy. By the time everything was ready, it was already eleven o'clock.

After a short rest, the two began to prepare to receive their fellow workers and leaders.

Who would have thought that the first people to come were not co-workers or leaders, but two police officers, Zhang Qiang and Li Zheng, who were known to the nearby residents.

"Cui Dake, someone reported that your huge wealth came from unknown sources and you are suspected of speculation. Come with us."

As soon as these words were spoken, the people watching the fun went wild. It was worth it that they gathered in the alley early in the morning to see who would be attending Cui Dake's wedding. They didn't expect that there would be an even bigger melon.

"Comrade, there won't be any misunderstanding, will there? I am a member of the great working class and have always supported our policies. How could I engage in speculation and profiteering?"

"Whether it's a misunderstanding or not, we'll know after checking. Let's go."

"Comrade, comrade, someone must have framed me. Besides, today is my big day. I am very familiar with Deputy Director Li Huaide. Can you make an exception and let me go to the police station early tomorrow morning to explain everything?"

Cui Dake bowed his head with a sly smile on his face.

"Cui Dake, please correct your attitude. It's not okay to say that you know the deputy director, or even the director."

"Comrades, you are accusing me of speculation without any evidence. Where can I seek justice?"

"Where can I go to seek justice? Of course I'll go to the police station. Don't worry, as long as you haven't done it, no one can wrongly accuse you."

"No, today is my wedding day. If you want to take me away, you have to show me evidence of speculation, or I will sue you for abuse of power."

Although Cui Dake was not well educated, he knew that if you catch a thief, you should seize the stolen goods, and if you catch an adulterer, you should seize both of them. Without any substantial evidence, Cui Dake did not believe that they would dare to resort to violence just based on someone's report.

"Cui Dake, you don't seem to understand what I said. We summoned you because someone reported that your huge wealth came from unknown sources, not because of speculation."

"Comrades, what do you mean by huge wealth of unknown origin? I am just a small purchasing agent, earning only about 30 yuan a month. How can I have such huge wealth?"

"That's right. Someone reported you. You easily took out a thousand dollars last night. Can you explain how you got the money?"

"what?"

Cui Dake was panicking. Of the one thousand yuan he paid to Sha Zhu last night, five hundred was his own profit from the price difference, and the other five hundred was for next month's purchases. No matter how he explained this, Cui Dake might have to go to jail.

"Comrades, was it Shazhu who reported me?"

You know, last night, when Cui Dake took the money, because of the so-called haunted incident, everyone ran away, leaving only him, Qin Huairu and Sha Zhu.

Qin Huairu is Cui Dake's marriage partner, so she can be ruled out.

The only one left is Sha Zhu, so the first person to suspect must be Sha Zhu.

"What? Cui Dake, are you thinking of revenge?"

"No, comrade, there is a misunderstanding between me and Shazhu, let's talk it out."

"Cui Dake, I can tell you clearly that the whistleblower is not Sha Zhu. Sha Zhu is the witness provided by the whistleblower. Of course, there is also Qin Huairu. I believe she also knows about it, right?"

"me.."

"Come on, come with us and explain the origin of the money. As long as it's not obtained illegally, everything will be fine."

Zhang Qiang's words were an understatement, but Cui Dake was terrified. How could he say that he took the price difference or even the kickbacks? How could he dare to say that he misappropriated the purchase funds without authorization?

"Comrade, I have something to tell my wife, is this okay?"

Cui Dake now places his hope on Li Huaide. As long as Li Huaide does not pursue the matter of misappropriation of purchase funds, there will be no problem. He just needs to make up the money within three months.

"We have reason to suspect that Qin Huairu is also a direct participant and she also needs to be investigated."

After hearing what Zhang Qiang said, Cui Dake felt a shadow in his heart. This matter was not going to be easy. It all depended on what Qin Huairu said.

"Cui Dake, you bastard, I didn't call the police, but you did. Fine, I don't want the compensation. I'm suing you for murder now."

When Li Zheng went to find Sha Zhu, Sha Zhu was still sleeping soundly. When he got the money last night, he was so excited that he didn't fall asleep until four or five in the morning. It was the first time he had seen so much money in his life, and the money was his own. It was exciting just to think about it.

Zhang Qiang and Li Zheng looked at each other. They didn't expect that there was a hidden secret in this. This could be considered an unexpected gain.

"Silly Zhu, I wasn't the one who called the police. I don't know who reported me."

Cui Dake was anxious. As long as he could get through Li Huaide to investigate the embezzlement of purchase funds, it would not be a big deal at all. However, he could not afford the responsibility for attempted murder, as the penalty for that would be at least three years.

"Comrade Zhang, who reported Cui Dake? What did they report him for?"

"The source of the huge amount of wealth is unknown?"

"No, Comrade Zhang, this money was given to me as compensation by Cui Dake. You won't confiscate it, right?"

"As long as it is illegally gained, it must be recovered."

After hearing what Zhang Qiang said, Sha Zhu felt like someone poured a bucket of cold water over his head, and his heart went cold.

Cui Dake was so anxious that sweat broke out on his head. He said anxiously, "Shazhu, that money is my compensation to you. We agreed on it. You can't go back on your word."

"Cui Dake, Sha Zhu, murder is a serious criminal case. You can't discuss it any way you want. Let's go to the police station and explain the situation. Then we'll sentence those who deserve it and release those who deserve it."

Just with this sentence, Cui Dake collapsed directly and couldn't be pulled up. In the end, Zhang Qiang and Li Zheng dragged him to the police station like a dead dog.

"Wow, Cui Dake is amazing. He made a thousand dollars in just two months. I admire you so much."

"Hey, Erlu, this is what they call the brave die of overeating while the timid die of starvation."

"Go to hell, it depends on which department you are in. If you are a toilet cleaner, what can you do even if you are brave enough?"

"Hahaha."

"Hey everyone, Cui Dake's wedding probably won't go through. Do you have any ideas about the meat and vegetables?"

"Then why don't we?"

"I think it's okay. It can't be wasted."

"It seems like everyone is thinking the same thing as me."

"Since everyone has thought of it, what are we waiting for? Let's go."

"Jia Zhang, stop it, anyone who sees it will be punished."

While they were talking, Jia Zhang ran back to the central courtyard with a basin in her hand.

People who came to watch the fun rushed over and made a free purchase today to improve their food.

By the time Cui Dake's co-workers and a few small leaders arrived at the courtyard, there was only a mess in front of Cui Dake's house. If some of them had not been there before, they would have thought they had come to the wrong place.

After looking around, some people even wandered around the front, middle and back yards, but there was no sign of a wedding. These people felt they were being fooled, and went back angrily. At the same time, they agreed to find Cui Dake to ask about the situation when they went to work tomorrow.

If Cui Dake is not married, or is planning to have a fake marriage to cheat them of the gift money, they will definitely not let him off.

Finally Li Huaide also came, took a look, and left angrily.