Siheyuan: After I moved in, the compound became a mess

In just the morning, rumors about Yi Zhonghai embezzling factory supplies spread widely in the factory.

When Yi Zhonghai first heard the rumors, he didn't care. He just thought it was nonsense, and that those who disliked him were just talking nonsense and trying to discredit him in various ways.

But he is a man of integrity, and everyone has sharp eyes. Yi Zhonghai's good character is well known in the factory.

But as the rumors grew more and more intense, when he went to the cafeteria to get lunch at noon, many people from other workshops began to point fingers at him. Only then did he realize the seriousness of the matter and finally couldn't sit still and started panicking.

Yi Zhonghai did not rest at noon and kept running until the afternoon. He was so busy that he was exhausted. He looked for people everywhere to explain the situation, asked his co-workers to testify for him, and collected evidence to prove his innocence.

Xu Damao, on the other hand, was leisurely. After cleaning the equipment in the afternoon, he went to the workshop where Yi Zhonghai was. He hid aside and secretly observed his every move. Seeing that everything was going according to plan, the smile on his face never stopped.

He felt that he was getting closer and closer to becoming the official manager.

It would be good if Yi Zhonghai could be entangled in this matter, so that he would not be able to take care of the affairs of the hospital at all, and no one could stop him from taking the position. If he could suffer a little because of the rumors, it would be even better.

In order to prove his innocence, Yi Zhonghai ran around in the factory, telling his familiar co-workers that someone was trying to frame him. When it was almost time to get off work, the workshop director even asked him to the office for questioning, leaving him speechless and unable to defend himself, so he could only keep trying to explain himself.

After get off work, Yi Zhonghai dragged his tired body back to the compound. When he saw the looks in his neighbors' eyes, he immediately understood that the news had spread back to the compound. It was true that good news never travels far, but bad news travels a thousand miles.

Faced with the pointing and criticizing of his neighbors, Yi Zhonghai knew that if he could not resolve the matter as soon as possible, not to mention the prestige he had accumulated for half a lifetime, he would most likely face investigation and imprisonment.

The truth must be uncovered as soon as possible and the injustice must be cleared.

Otherwise, if you allow the rumors to spread, the false will become true, and then all the character, popularity, and prestige you have accumulated in half a lifetime will be destroyed.

Xu Damao was secretly happy. He almost drank a pound of white wine by himself at night, sitting with his feet up.

Jia Dongxu came back from get off work humming a little tune.

When he heard the rumor about Yi Zhonghai's corruption in the morning, in order to prove his loyalty and also for the half bag of flour from last night, he immediately reported the situation to his master.

However, Yi Zhonghai did not take this matter to heart. He gave him a scolding and told him to focus on learning technology.

Jia Dongxu was so angry. Not to mention him, none of his senior brothers passed the Level 4 exam. If you, Yi Zhonghai, don't teach them, what's the point of learning for these disciples?

However, even though he cursed in his heart, he still had to remain respectful on the surface. He quickly agreed and then went to chat with a few senior brothers.

Jia Dongxu and Yi Zhonghai were in the same courtyard. They were as close as father and son. Jia Dongxu had a very high status among the disciples, and none of his senior brothers dared to offend him.

However, as Yi Zhonghai became more and more perfunctory in teaching his apprentices techniques, several of his apprentices, like Jia Dongxu, began to complain about him.

Regarding the rumor in the factory that Yi Zhonghai had embezzled public materials, several apprentices remained silent and did not help spread the rumor. However, when others asked about it, they did not explain and just evaded the question by saying that they were not aware of it.

Even Yi Zhonghai's apprentice is like this, let alone others.

These people call Yi Zhonghai "Old Yi" or "Master Yi" all the time when they see him. It's because he is one of the few eighth-level workers in the factory. If he didn't have this status, no one would pay attention to him given the way Yi Zhonghai behaves in the workshop.

Of course, if he was not an eighth-level worker, he would not be so arrogant in the workshop.

"What's wrong, Dongxu? You look so happy. Did you get your work grade back?" Qin Huairu hadn't seen her man so happy for a few days. She quickly grabbed Jia Dongxu's arm and asked, "Or was the fine notice withdrawn?"

When Jia Dongxu heard his wife mention fines and demotion again, his face suddenly darkened.

"neither."

Jia Dongxu poured a bowl of hot water and gulped it down. "It's about Yi Zhonghai embezzling the factory's supplies. I think Yi Zhonghai is going to be in trouble. This is a big deal."

Qin Huairu said "Oh", "I have also heard about this in the hospital, but with the reputation and prestige of the master, is there anyone who really believes this?"

"Why doesn't anyone believe it? Don't you know there's a saying that there's no smoke without fire?"

Jia Zhang came out from the inner room, lifting the curtain. "In my opinion, Old Yi has been unlucky recently. First, he was kicked out of his position as the manager of the courtyard, and now something happened in the factory. The embezzlement of public materials is not a small matter. If he is not careful, he will go to jail."

"No, our family has to distance ourselves from Lao Yi for the time being, otherwise we might be implicated!"

After thinking about it for a while, Jia Zhang slapped her thigh and shouted hurriedly.

This shout startled Jia Dongxu and Qin Huairu.

Qin Huairu's face was full of disbelief: "Mom, aren't you saying something a bit too far-fetched? Can this implicate our family?"

"That's right, mom. Although I am Yi Zhonghai's apprentice, he has more than one apprentice. If you say so, then aren't we all suspected of being accomplices?"

Jia Dongxu and Qin Huairu had the same attitude and were half-believing and half-doubting what Jia Zhang said.

"You guys..."

Jia Zhang pointed at the two of them with a look of disappointment, "You haven't realized how serious this matter is. It will be too late if you take Dongxu away with you."

Jia Dongxu stood up from his chair, ran over and grabbed Jia Zhang's arm: "Mom, are you serious? Can it be that serious?"

"I'm your mother, how can I lie to you!"

Jia Zhang glared at Jia Dongxu with a stern face, "From today on, we have to draw a clear line between ourselves and Yi Zhonghai, otherwise we will regret it."

Jia Dongxu seemed to realize the seriousness of the matter and immediately said, "Mom, I'll listen to you. I'll do whatever you say."

Qin Huairu was a little anxious: "Mom, what about the two-grain noodles that the old man brought to our house last night? Should we send it back?"

"If they send us back, we'll be left starving!"

Jia Zhang glared at Qin Huairu with hatred, "Let's eat first and observe the situation. If Yi Zhonghai is caught, it won't be too late for us to send him back. In short, we have to keep a distance from him during this period of time."

Jia Dongxu rolled his eyes, "Mom, do you mean that Yi Zhonghai might be arrested?"

Seeing Jia Zhang nod, Jia Dongxu came up with an idea: "In this case, why don't we lend him some more food and money? If he gets caught, he won't have to pay it back!"