Siheyuan: I live next door to Xu Damao, my last name is Cao

Chapter 351 Xu Damao and Sha Zhu get beaten

Xu Damao was filled with panic, his eyes darting around like a frightened bird. Everything around him became blurry in his eyes, only the fear in his heart became clearer.

His heartbeat was as rapid as a drum, as if it was about to jump out of his chest, and beads of sweat oozed from his forehead, sliding down his cheeks and dripping onto the ground with a slight "click" sound. He twisted his fingers together unconsciously, his knuckles turning white from the force, as if this could calm him down a little.

At this moment of panic, he accidentally caught a glimpse of Sha Zhu standing beside him, dumbfounded. Sha Zhu's honest face was now full of confusion, his eyes were empty, as if he was unaware of what was happening in front of him.

An idea flashed through Xu Damao's mind in an instant, like a bolt of lightning that cut through the night sky, passing through his mind at lightning speed. His eyes suddenly widened, and a trace of cunning and determination flashed in his eyes for a moment, as if he had suddenly found a life-saving straw in the dark abyss of this desperate situation, and he held it tightly in his palm, as if that was his only chance of survival.

He turned around suddenly, his movements were quick and flustered, and his fingers, which were trembling slightly due to nervousness, were like a sharp dagger, pointing directly at Sha Zhu.

His voice was sharp and trembling, like the cry of a night owl, which sounded particularly abrupt in the silent yard. He couldn't wait to report the matter to his third brother.

"Third brother, you don't know that there is Shazhu behind this! He was the one who kept talking in my ear at the beginning, like a buzzing fly, saying endlessly that he saw Cao Wei and Lou Xiao'e behaving intimately and that their relationship was not ordinary. I didn't pay attention to these trivial matters at first, but after he instigated me like this, the fire in my heart suddenly rose up, like a ignited gunpowder barrel."

"If it weren't for him, how would I know these bad things, let alone have the idea of ​​finding someone to teach Cao Wei a lesson. Moreover, he has spent a lot of money to retaliate against Cao Wei! He is just like me, determined to make Cao Wei suffer a little!"

As Xu Damao spoke, he secretly observed his third brother's expression out of the corner of his eye. His eyes were full of an eagerness to clear himself of responsibility, as if a drowning man was desperately struggling to find driftwood.

The third brother's brows were originally furrowed, like two closely connected mountains. He was anxious about how to report to Cao Wei. His heart seemed to be entangled by countless threads and he couldn't make sense of it.

Hearing Xu Damao's words, his eyes instantly lit up like the twinkling cold stars in the night sky, shining brightly in the darkness, as if he saw a ray of light in the boundless darkness, and that light instantly dispelled the haze in his heart.

He thought to himself that Cao Wei only asked him to take Xu Damao back, but now, like pie in the sky, another "accomplice" Sha Zhu suddenly appeared.

If they could bring these two people to Cao Wei, maybe Cao Wei would be happy and write off the previous incident. This was really a pleasant surprise, like a traveler who had been walking in the desert for many days and suddenly found a clear spring.

The more the third brother thought about it, the more he felt that this was a great opportunity. A fierce look flashed in his eyes, like the ferocious look of a hungry wolf seeing its prey.

Without hesitation, he waved his hand with a strong and powerful movement, and shouted at his brothers at the top of his voice: "Brothers, listen up! Capture these two people tightly, don't let either of them go!"

The voice echoed in the silent courtyard, as loud as a huge bell, with unquestionable majesty, as if it could penetrate everyone's heart and make people feel awe.

At first, Xu Damao and Sha Zhu were unwilling to give in and tried to resist. Xu Damao twisted his body like a fish that had been pulled ashore, and he struggled desperately, shouting at the top of his voice: "Why did you arrest me? I have made it clear that Sha Zhu is also responsible for this matter!"

As for Sha Zhu, his face was filled with rage, his eyes were as big as copper bells, staring at Xu Damao, as if he wanted to eat Xu Damao alive, and he kept shouting: "Xu Damao, you despicable bastard! You actually sold me out at this time! I was so blind to do such a stupid thing with you!"

His voice was filled with anger and regret, as if he wanted to vent all the resentment in his heart.

However, the third brother's side had a large number of people, with seven or eight younger brothers, like a wolf among a flock of sheep, while Xu Damao and Sha Zhu had only two people, and the power disparity was too great to contend with them at all.

Several of the younger brothers surrounded them like hungry wolves pouncing on their prey, their movements swift and ferocious. Xu Damao and Sha Zhu struggled for only a few times before they were beaten and kicked by the younger brothers.

Soon, they were beaten black and blue, with bruises all over their bodies and blue and purple patches all over their faces, like a canvas smeared with paint.

After suffering a lot, Xu Damao and Sha Zhu were completely exhausted from resistance and could only allow their younger brothers to grab their arms tightly, making them unable to move.

As they were dragged away, they continued to curse, but their voices became weaker and weaker, and were gradually replaced by despair. Their eyes were full of helplessness and regret, as if they had foreseen the terrible consequences of facing Cao Wei, and those consequences were like a heavy haze, shrouding their hearts.

Then, at the command of the third brother, the younger brothers took Xu Damao and Sha Zhu and walked towards Cao Wei's house step by step. Along the way, Xu Damao and Sha Zhu's steps were heavy and slow, and every step they took seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, as if the ground under their feet was not solid land, but thick mud.

Their eyes were filled with fear and regret, as if they had foreseen the terrible consequences they were about to face against Cao Wei.

The third brother walked in front with his head held high, secretly thinking about how to take credit after meeting Cao Wei, hoping to use this to escape from this crisis. He looked as if he had already seen his bright future.

Soon, everyone arrived in front of Cao Wei's house. The third brother took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner tension, and raised his hand to knock on the door. With a "creak", the door slowly opened. The sound was particularly harsh in the silent atmosphere, as if it was the sound of the door of destiny opening.

Cao Wei's tall figure appeared at the door. His eyes were like torches, coldly sweeping over Xu Damao and Sha Zhu who were escorted here, and finally fell on the third brother. His voice was low and cold: "Third brother, have you brought the people here?"

The voice seemed to contain ice chips, which made people shudder.

The third brother nodded and bowed quickly, with a flattering smile on his face. That smile was like a blooming flower, but with a hint of flattery. "Brother Wei, look, Xu Damao is here, and there is also a surprise. This Sha Zhu is also a participant behind the scenes, and I brought him to you as well."

As he spoke, he signaled to his younger brothers to push Xu Damao and Sha Zhu forward, his movements somewhat anxiously, as if he was showing his spoils to Cao Wei.

Cao Wei's eyes instantly became as sharp as an eagle. He stared at Sha Zhu and frowned slightly: "Oh? Sha Zhu, you are involved too?"

Sha Zhu lowered his head and gritted his teeth, his heart full of resentment towards Xu Damao, but at this moment he could only bite the bullet and say, "Cao Wei, I... I was also instigated by Xu Damao, I know I was wrong."

His voice was low, with a hint of helplessness and regret.

Upon hearing this, Xu Damao was so anxious that he jumped up and down, not caring about the pain on his face, and shouted loudly: "Cao Wei, he is talking nonsense! It was obviously him who first discovered the affair between you and Lou Xiao'e and asked me to teach you a lesson. I was confused for a moment and listened to him!"

The two of them started accusing each other, their voices rising one after another like quarreling sparrows.

Cao Wei listened to their quarrel, but his anger gradually subsided and he found it a little funny. He sneered and interrupted the two of them: "Stop quarreling! I just wanted to find Xu Damao to clarify the matter, but I didn't expect that you, Shazhu, would be involved."

As he spoke, his eyes swept back and forth between the two of them, as if he could see through their hearts. "Since you're here, come in."

Everyone walked into the house, Cao Wei sat on a chair, and signaled his third brother and others to let Xu Damao and Sha Zhu go. He looked at the two and said slowly: "Today, I don't want to make a big deal. As long as you don't make trouble again in the future, I can let bygones be bygones for what happened today."

His voice was steady, yet carried a hint of unquestionable authority.

Xu Damao and Sha Zhu were surprised when they heard this. They thought they would be beaten badly, but they didn't expect Cao Wei to let them go so easily. They looked at each other and saw a trace of relief in each other's eyes. The relief seemed to see a glimmer of hope in the darkness.

Xu Damao nodded quickly: "Brother Wei, I promise that I will never dare to do it again. I was blinded by greed. Please be magnanimous and forgive me this time."

Sha Zhu also echoed: "Brother Wei, I was wrong. I will behave myself from now on."

Seeing this turn of events, the third brother felt relieved. He smiled and said to Cao Wei, "Brother Wei, we really admire your generosity. Today, we are grateful for your generosity. If you have any instructions in the future, please feel free to ask."

His smile was sincere and flattering, as if he was expressing his loyalty to Cao Wei.

Cao Wei stood up, walked up to the two men, and patted them on the shoulders: "Remember what you said today. Neighbors should still live in harmony."

After that, he looked at the third brother again, "Third brother, you too, don't do such stupid things again in the future."

The third brother nodded repeatedly, looking like a well-behaved student listening to his teacher's instructions.

After letting Sha Zhu and Xu Damao go, Cao Wei looked at his third brother who was about to leave and immediately stopped him, "Who told you to leave?"

The sound was like a bolt from the blue, and the third brother's steps froze instantly.

The third brother smiled awkwardly, the muscles on his face twitching unnaturally, and he put on a flattering smile and asked, "Brother Wei, is there anything else you want to say?"

His voice trembled slightly, with a hint of nervousness and uneasiness.

Cao Wei narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a barely perceptible cold light. He looked in the direction where Sha Zhu and Xu Damao had just left, and said slowly: "You know what you should do next, right?"

The voice was low and slow, as if giving the third brother a life-and-death order.

The third brother understood instantly that this was to teach the two men a lesson, but he still had to take revenge in his own name. Although he was somewhat reluctant, after all, he had just promised Cao Wei that he would not cause trouble again, but he did not dare to disobey Cao Wei's intention. After hesitating for a while, he gritted his teeth and said, "Brother Wei, don't worry, I understand what you mean. These two people are too ignorant, and they really need to be taught a lesson."

There was a hint of helplessness and determination in his voice, as if he was making a difficult decision.

Cao Wei nodded with satisfaction, walked to the third brother, and gently patted his shoulder. The seemingly intimate gesture made the third brother feel a chill. "Third brother, if this is done well, you will get the benefits. If it fails..."

Cao Wei didn't finish his words, but the threat was self-evident. The unfinished words were like the sword of Damocles hanging over the head of the third brother, ready to fall at any time.

The third brother nodded and bowed quickly, "Brother Wei, just wait and see, I will definitely do it properly."

After saying that, he turned and walked out of Cao Wei's house, but his steps were a little heavy. His back looked a little lonely, as if he was carrying a heavy yoke.

After returning to his residence, the third brother gathered a few younger brothers and told them what Cao Wei meant. The room was filled with a depressing atmosphere, like the calm before the storm.

The younger brothers were all embarrassed when they heard this. One of them said cautiously, "Third brother, we just promised Brother Wei that we would not cause trouble anymore, and now..."

His voice was very low, as if he was afraid of being heard by Cao Wei.

The third brother glared at him, his eyes full of ferocity and impatience, "Stop talking nonsense! How dare we disobey Brother Wei's words? Besides, if this matter is handled well, maybe Brother Wei can still protect us in the future."

There was a hint of menace in his voice, as if warning his men not to disobey his orders.

The younger brothers looked at each other, although they were somewhat reluctant, they did not dare to disobey the orders of the third brother. They knew that although the third brother was humble in front of Cao Wei, he was the one who had the final say in front of them.

So, after some discussion, they decided to follow the Third Brother's instructions and teach Xu Damao and Sha Zhu a lesson.

That night, Xu Damao and Sha Zhu returned home. Although they were glad to have escaped the disaster, they still felt that things would not end so easily.

Sure enough, in the middle of the night, someone knocked on Xu Damao's door. As soon as he opened the door, several masked men rushed in, and without saying a word, they pushed him to the ground and beat him like raindrops. Xu Damao screamed in pain, but he didn't dare to shout for help, for fear of causing more trouble.

At the same time, Sha Zhu's home suffered the same fate. Several masked men broke into the house, dragged him off the bed, and gave him a severe beating. Although Sha Zhu was strong, he was no match for four people with two fists. He was soon beaten black and blue and lay on the ground unable to move.

The next morning, Xu Damao and Sha Zhu dragged their wounded bodies and limped down the street. They saw each other from a distance and knew that it was the third brother who was behind it. But neither of them dared to speak out and could only endure it silently, and their fear of Cao Wei deepened.

The third brother returned to Cao Wei triumphantly and said as if to take credit: "Brother Wei, it's done. Those two won't dare to cause trouble again."

Cao Wei nodded lightly without saying much. He just waved his hand, indicating that his third brother could leave.

The third brother walked out of Cao Wei's house and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that he had barely passed this time, but his future life would probably not be easy. He knew Cao Wei's methods very well. He could let him go today, but he might not be so merciful tomorrow.

After this lesson, Xu Damao and Sha Zhu never dared to provoke Cao Wei easily again.

If we want to take action again, we have to plan carefully and not act rashly!

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