Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

He Yudong nodded: "Thank you, Director Wang. I hope this matter can be resolved as soon as possible."

Director Wang agreed, and He Yudong left the subdistrict office with peace of mind. On the way home, He Yudong finally breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that things had finally taken a turn for the better.

Returning to the courtyard, He Yudong saw Qin Huairu wandering anxiously in the yard. Seeing He Yudong coming back, she immediately came up to him, her eyes full of worry: "Brother He Yudong, what's wrong? Is my brother-in-law okay?"

He Yudong smiled and consoled him, "Don't worry, things are looking up. He is willing to cooperate with the investigation and try to get a lighter sentence. Director Wang also agreed and will do his best to help."

Qin Huairu was so excited when she heard this that tears were about to fall: "Brother He Yudong, thank you so much! I don't know how to repay you."

He Yudong waved his hand: "Huai Ru, don't say that. We are neighbors, and I should help you with this. What you need to do now is to go back and take good care of your family and don't let them worry."

Qin Huairu nodded repeatedly and looked at He Yudong gratefully: "Brother He Yudong, you are really a great benefactor to our family. I will definitely remember your kindness.

After He Yudong returned to the courtyard, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that although things had taken a turn for the better, he still needed to follow up to ensure that his brother-in-law's cooperation could proceed smoothly. As he thought about it, he walked into his simple room and closed the door.

Just as He Yudong was about to make a cup of tea, there was a hurried knock on the door. He frowned and thought, "Who would come to see me at this time?" He opened the door and saw Liu Haizhong standing outside with an anxious look on his face.

"Brother He Yudong, are you there?" Liu Haizhong's voice was a little uneasy.

He Yudong let Liu Haizhong into the house, closed the door, and asked, "Haizhong, what's wrong? You don't look right."

Liu Haizhong sat down, took a deep breath, and then said, "Brother He Yudong, I have a problem and I need your help."

He Yudong poured water and said, "Don't worry, talk slowly. What happened at home?"

Liu Haizhong took the cup, took a sip of water, and then said, "I met a man outside a few days ago. He gave me some money and asked me to help transport it. Today, the money was seized, and now I don't know what to do. I thought it was just an ordinary transaction, but I didn't expect to be caught by the police."

He Yudong's heart sank when he heard this. Liu Haizhong was usually an honest man, and he didn't expect to be involved in such a thing. He looked at Liu Haizhong and said seriously: "Haizhong, you have to tell me the details of what happened first. Who did you meet? What happened to the money?"

Liu Haizhong nodded and began to describe the incident in detail: "I met a middle-aged man at the vegetable market that day. He looked very anxious. I was about to deliver something, so he asked me to take some money with me. He said it was for his relative and asked me to keep it safe. I didn't think much about it and agreed. I didn't expect that the money was seized today. The police said it was stolen money from smuggling."

He Yudong frowned and thought for a while, then asked, "Are you sure that man is related to smuggling? Did he tell you more?"

Liu Haizhong shook his head: "He didn't say much, just asked me to send the money to a designated location and gave me an address. I thought it was just an ordinary transaction, but I didn't expect to get into this kind of trouble."

He Yudong pondered for a moment and asked, "Do you remember what that person looks like or some other information?"

Liu Haizhong thought for a moment and nodded, "He was wearing a gray Mao suit and looked a little unwell. I remember he was a little anxious when he spoke and he was holding an old leather bag in his hand."

He Yudong understood a little after hearing this. He knew that this might involve a larger network, and if Liu Haizhong could provide more information, it might help in handling the case.

"Haizhong, let's do this," He Yudong said, "I'll go look for that person and see if I can find any clues. The most important thing now is that you cooperate with the police investigation and try to explain everything clearly. Only then will they understand that you were mistakenly involved."

Liu Haizhong said uneasily: "But Brother He Yudong, I'm also scared now. If I can't handle this well, I'll be finished."

He Yudong patted his shoulder and comforted him: "Don't worry, I will try my best to help you find out the truth. But you have to cooperate with the police and don't hide anything. Only then will they believe that you are innocent."

Liu Haizhong nodded, looking a little relieved: "Thank you, Brother He Yudong. I will cooperate. I just hope this matter can be resolved as soon as possible."

He Yudong sighed, thought for a while, and then said, "Okay, I will find that person as soon as possible. You go back now and cooperate with the police, and don't take any other actions."

Liu Haizhong stood up, looked at He Yudong deeply, and then turned and left. He Yudong looked at his back and couldn't help feeling heavy in his heart. The troubles in the past few days came one after another, and he felt that the burden on his shoulders was getting heavier and heavier.

He Yudong decided to look for some clues first. He changed his clothes and prepared to go out. When he walked to the gate of the courtyard, he ran into Jia Dongxu. Jia Dongxu was the blacksmith in the courtyard. He usually had a hot temper, but he was a good person.

"He Yudong, where are you going at this time?" Jia Dongxu asked while working on the iron in his hand.

He Yudong said tiredly, "Uncle Jia, something has happened. I need to go out and find some clues."

Jia Dongxu looked at He Yudong and his face turned serious: "I heard that you have helped a lot of people recently. What happened today? Boy, don't try too hard. Sometimes you will get into trouble if you help too much."

He Yudong smiled bitterly: "Uncle Jia, I know you care about me. But I have to help with these things even if I can't. I can't just watch my neighbors suffer."

Jia Dongxu nodded, obviously a little worried: "Okay, go ahead. But be careful and don't let yourself get involved."

He Yudong nodded, thanked Jia Dongxu, and walked out of the yard. People were coming and going on the street, and the sun was shining on the ground, making the walls of the courtyard warm. He Yudong walked on the street, thinking about Liu Haizhong, and decided to find the place where the middle-aged man might appear first - the vegetable market.

Arriving at the market, He Yudong looked around and found that the market was still bustling with people. He walked to the stall where Liu Haizhong met the man and asked several vendors, but no one remembered the details of the middle-aged man.

Just when He Yudong was feeling a little discouraged, a familiar figure suddenly came over from the other side of the market - Bang Geng. Bang Geng was a small hooligans in the courtyard, usually fighting with others, and he didn't have a close relationship with him, but he was usually well-informed.

"He Yudong, why are you in the market now?" Banggeng walked over with some curiosity.

He Yudong looked at Banggeng and his eyes lit up: "Banggeng, did you run into that person just now?"

Bang Geng scratched his head and recalled: "The man you are talking about? I remember, I saw him chatting with a vendor in the market last time. He seemed to be looking for someone. Are you looking for him?"

He Yudong nodded: "Yes, I need to find him now. Can you remember where he went?"

Bang Geng thought for a moment and pointed to one side of the market: "I remember he went to that alley later. There was a small teahouse over there. He seemed to have chatted with the people over there."

He Yudong was delighted and thanked him, "Thank you, Banggeng. I'll go over there and take a look now."

Bang Geng waved his hand: "It's okay, He Yudong, don't tire yourself out. If you have any problems, just come to me."

He Yudong said goodbye to Banggeng and walked towards the alley. The alley was dark and damp, but it was also quiet because there were few people. He Yudong found the small teahouse, pushed the door open, and saw a few people sitting inside. The environment was surprisingly quiet.

He walked up to the counter and asked, "Excuse me, has a middle-aged man been here before?"

The teahouse owner raised his head and looked at He Yudong, as if thinking: "A middle-aged man came here, but he left quickly, saying that he was looking for someone. What do you want to see him for?"

He Yudong nodded: "I need some information about him. Can you tell me where he went after he left?"

The teahouse owner thought for a moment and said slowly, "I remember he talked to an old man over there. That old man lives in the alley and might know where he went."

He Yudong thanked the boss and turned to find the old man's residence. The old man looked very old, but in good spirits. When he saw He Yudong, he squinted his eyes and looked at him.

"Old man, excuse me, I'm looking for a middle-aged man. He came to your place before, can you tell me where he went?" He Yudong asked.

The old man frowned and said, "That middle-aged man came to my place and said he was going to look for someone. I never saw him again. But he said the place he was going to look for was at the other end of the alley."

He Yudong's heart moved, he thanked the old man, and hurried to the other end of the alley. At the end of the alley there was a dilapidated warehouse, He Yudong tentatively opened the door and walked in.

He Yudong has lived in a courtyard house in the old city for nearly 30 years. This large courtyard is his home. Every morning, the courtyard is always bustling with smoke coming out of the chimneys of each household. He Yudong stands in front of his shabby wooden door, his eyes sweeping across every corner of the courtyard. Every brick and tile, every person here, is inextricably linked to him.

"He Yudong, you got up so early?" Qin Huairu came out of the house with a basin of water and greeted He Yudong with a smile. Qin Huairu was a hardworking woman. Although her family was poor, she always kept the house in good order.

"I can't sleep," He Yudong rubbed his sore eyes, "It's cool outside, let's go out and get some fresh air."