Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

Chapter 402 A small gathering

He Yudong was shocked and did not act immediately. He decided to wait for a better time to figure out what was going on. He knew that this might be another round of the Widow's calculations, and he needed to stay calm and rational.

The next day, He Yudong convened a small gathering in the community with the purpose of conveying some message about unity within the community. Meng Hongmei was also present, trying to hide her uneasiness. He Yudong knew this was a critical moment, and he mentioned the recent theft to draw attention to it.

"Our community has experienced some twists and turns, but we need to believe in each other and stay united. Some items have gone missing recently. I believe this is not the usual style of our community. We should work together to protect our home." He Yudong's speech was full of appeals The emotion of unity.

Although Meng Hongmei was smiling, there was an unconcealable nervousness in her eyes. She knew her secret was about to be revealed. After the rally, He Yudong deliberately stayed on the venue to observe everyone leaving.

He Yudong followed Meng Hongmei silently, keeping a sufficient distance while trying to figure out her purpose. Meng Hongmei hurried into an alley, while He Yudong hid in the corner and watched secretly.

In the alley, Meng Hongmei suddenly stopped, her face full of anxiety and tension. She saw He Yudong approaching and suddenly turned around with a bitter expression.

"He Yudong, you have to forgive me, I know I was wrong. I didn't mean it, I just..." Meng Hongmei's voice had a hint of crying, and she seemed to be in a desperate situation.

He Yudong looked at her with complicated emotions in his heart. He was not a heartless man, but he was aware of the widow's methods and jealousy. He decided to listen to her explanation to see if there was any chance of unraveling the strife within the community.

"Aunt Meng, what exactly did you do? Why did you steal my things?" He Yudong's tone was calm, but there was a hint of indifference in his eyes.

Meng Hongmei suddenly knelt on the ground, tears streaming down her face, and her voice was trembling: "He Yudong, I am really incompetent. After being shouted at by your grandma, I felt that I had nothing. I just wanted something to live a better life. Please spare me. Well, I really don’t dare to do it again.”

He Yudong felt a trace of sympathy in his heart, but also a trace of doubt. Meng Hongmei's remorse seemed sincere, but he remained vigilant. The disputes in the community are too deep, and He Yudong cannot easily believe that everything can be solved overnight.

"Aunt Meng, if you are really regretful, you should take a more positive approach to solve the problem. Stealing is not a way to solve community conflicts. We need to find a way to solve the problem together through rational communication." He Yudong expressed his Expectations for reasonable resolution of disputes.

Although Meng Hongmei showed some regret, He Yudong did not completely believe her performance. He was well aware of the widow's previous behavior and her methods of stirring up trouble in the community. He Yudong realized that Meng Hongmei might only be seeking temporary forgiveness, but her jealousy had not really been extinguished.

"Aunt Meng, your behavior has plunged the community into chaos. I hope you can sincerely repent, but to win everyone's trust, you need to prove it with actual actions." He Yudong's tone revealed firmness, and he did not believe it easily. words.

When Meng Hongmei heard these words, beads of sweat broke out on her forehead more frequently. She was well aware of the danger of her situation. She knew she needed more time and effort to change the way people in the community viewed her.

"He Yudong, I will work hard, and I will take responsibility for my actions. Please trust me and give me a chance to prove myself." Meng Hongmei's voice choked up, and she knew there was no other choice.

He Yudong nodded slightly, but the expression on his face did not completely dispel his suspicion. He understands that this scheming war may just be entering a new phase, and he needs to stay alert.

In the days that followed, the atmosphere in the community became more nuanced. Everyone was always cautious towards Meng Hongmei, while He Yudong was silently watching everything behind the scenes. He knows that the widow's scheming will not disappear easily, and the conflicts within the community have not been truly resolved.

Although Meng Hongmei expressed remorse, residents in the community were not easily moved by her words. Everyone maintains a wait-and-see approach to her attitude and is cautious. After all, past disputes have made them more cautious.

At a community rally, Meng Hongmei stood up again. She tried to influence everyone through her words and promised to pay for her past mistakes. However, He Yudong was keenly aware that her words were still mixed with some uncertainty and hypocrisy.

"Everyone, I know that my previous behavior has put the community in trouble, and I really regret it. I am willing to take responsibility for my mistakes, and I hope everyone can give me a chance to make up for my mistakes." Meng Hongmei's voice was full of begged.

He Yudong was silent for a moment, and then said calmly: "Repentance takes time and practical actions to prove. The unity of the community is the result of everyone's joint efforts. We hope that you can make up for your previous mistakes with practical actions."

Although Meng Hongmei accepted these words on the surface, He Yudong knew her thoughts. He knew that a person's inner changes would not happen overnight, and Meng Hongmei's jealousy would not disappear easily.

In the days that followed, life in the community gradually returned to calm. Meng Hongmei outwardly shows her contribution to the community, but He Yudong and some fellow villagers remain wary. In daily interactions, they try to keep a distance from Meng Hongmei to avoid intensifying conflicts.

However, on an ordinary night, the community once again fell into a tense atmosphere. A resident discovered that his home was stolen, and the missing items happened to match some antiques in He Yudong's grandmother's home. The news spread quickly, and residents in the community were once again plunged into doubt and uneasiness.

He Yudong realized that this was probably Meng Hongmei's attempt to sow discord by creating chaos again. He decided to take action to clear himself of suspicion on the one hand, and to reveal Meng Hongmei's true face on the other.

At an emergency meeting in the community, He Yudong stood up firmly: "Everyone, I can assure you that my grandma and I have nothing to do with this theft. We are not that kind of people. I believe the truth will come out sooner or later. . Please treat it calmly and do not let this incident tear the unity of our community apart again."

Tensions within the community have returned, with residents locked in a spiral of recriminations. The occurrence of the theft put the trust between everyone at risk, and He Yudong and his grandmother became the target of public criticism.

At an emergency residents' meeting, someone began to openly question the innocence of He Yudong and his grandmother. Some people believe that they deliberately used this incident to cover up previous disputes within the community, and some even called for a thorough investigation of them.

"He Yudong, how do you explain this theft? Is it deliberately designed to divert everyone's attention?" A resident looked at He Yudong questioningly.

He Yudong felt helpless. He knew that he must deal with it calmly now, otherwise the whole community may fall into deeper chaos. He responded firmly: "I can assure everyone that my grandma and I are innocent. We have no motive to do such a thing. After the theft occurred, we cooperated with the investigation as soon as possible and are willing to accept any form of investigation ."

However, some residents did not easily believe He Yudong's explanation. The conflicts and resentments within the community were released at this moment, and everyone began to express their doubts and dissatisfaction with He Yudong.

In this chaotic atmosphere, Meng Hongmei stood up again. She looked at He Yudong with sly eyes: "This theft incident is just the beginning. He Yudong, you will not be able to escape the punishment of the law after all."

He Yudong is well aware of Meng Hongmei's sinister intentions. She is taking the opportunity to sow discord among residents and make the community even more divided. He was angry in his heart, but he knew that at this critical moment, both words and actions needed to be cautious.

"Aunt Meng, I hope you can stop such incitement. There are enough disputes within our community. We need to unite instead of blaming each other." He Yudong's voice was firm, trying to calm the anger of the crowd.

The chaotic atmosphere in the community made He Yudong feel heavy. After returning to the courtyard, he tried to calmly think about how to deal with it. However, everything was not as he wished.

While He Yudong was sitting in the house thinking, the children in the courtyard were playing. Suddenly, a naughty child chased other children and accidentally tripped He Yudong, causing him to fall.

"Oh, big brother, I'm sorry!" The child was so frightened that he cried. The children around him also stopped playing and looked at He Yudong with a panicked look on his face.

He Yudong touched his head, tried his best to keep smiling, and comforted the child: "It's okay, kid, I didn't stand firm. You can continue to play."

Although he tried to calm himself on the surface, the pressure in his heart became heavier and heavier. He realized that the chaos within the community had spilled over into his personal life, and he felt as if he was being sucked into an uncontrollable whirlpool.

In the courtyard, his grandmother saw what happened and stepped forward with concern: "Yudong, are you okay? These children are also unintentional."

He Yudong smiled bitterly, but felt helpless in his heart: "Grandma, I'm fine, I just feel that the community's predicament is getting deeper and deeper. We need to find a solution as soon as possible, otherwise the harmony of the community will be completely destroyed."

Grandma looked at He Yudong deeply and patted his shoulder gently: "Yudong, we can't be helpless, we will definitely find a solution. Don't worry, our family will get through the difficulties together."