Siheyuan: Seventeen-year-old He Yuzhu

In the afternoon, He Yuzhu quietly spread some news.

For example, Yi Zhonghai was unable to have children because of his poor health, but he told others that it was because of the poor health of his aunt; Yi Zhonghai accepted an apprentice so that he could take care of him in his old age, but he did not teach him the skills seriously; Yi Zhonghai treated his apprentice very badly, often beating and scolding him, and even asking him for money; Yi Zhonghai stole his neighbor's child, and the two families had several fights over this...

True and false news quickly spread throughout the city.

In addition to those spread by He Yuzhu, there are many more versions.

For example, when Yi Zhonghai was young, he fooled around with many women, ruined his body, and couldn't have children. He concealed the situation and married a wife, and then put the blame on him. The things that happened when Yi Zhonghai was young were described clearly, as if he had seen them with his own eyes.

Others said that Yi Zhonghai accepted his apprentice as his wife because he fell in love with her, and he had an affair with her without the apprentice knowing.

Others say that Yi Zhonghai often goes to unclean places.

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A meeting of the entire institute was supposed to be held in the evening, but after Yi Zhonghai learned the news circulating outside, he had no intention of attending the meeting.

He was so anxious that he got angry and several big bubbles appeared at the corners of his mouth.

Walking back and forth in the room, "Who on earth is it that is talking nonsense outside and making up rumors about me? Isn't this going to cost me my life?"

When he heard the news, he almost fainted.

The first person that came to my mind was Liu Haizhong, but when I thought about it carefully, everything had already been discussed and there was no need for Liu Haizhong to do this.

The second person that came to mind was Jia Dongxu, but there were also rumors that were unfavorable to Jia Dongxu, and he couldn't just mess with himself.

So Yi Zhonghai also excluded him.

No matter how hard I thought about it, I couldn't figure out who did this.

The aunt watched Yi Zhonghai walking back and forth, feeling anxious. At the same time, she also wanted to know whether the rumors were true, especially that their inability to have children was due to Yi Zhonghai, not hers.

There is also the things that Yi Zhonghai did when he was young and his relationship with Qin Huairu, which even the aunt wants to find out.

In her heart, she actually believed it to some extent, especially regarding Qin Huairu. Yi Zhonghai was very good to the Jia family and even better to Qin Huairu. Sometimes she wondered if there was something fishy going on between the two of them, after all, Qin Huairu was so beautiful.

But when I thought about it, Yi Zhonghai is so old, even if he had that idea, Qin Huairu would not agree, so I didn't think about it too deeply.

When I heard the rumor, it seemed like there was some truth to it, otherwise others wouldn't have said it so convincingly.

She finally couldn't help herself and said, "Zhonghai, the rumors outside..."

Yi Zhonghai shouted, "Those rumors are all false, they are meant to harm me."

The lady said, "Zhong Hai, I believe you."

She paused and said, "Why don't we go to the hospital for a detailed examination and find out the results, then others won't make irresponsible comments."

Over the years, the two of them have not had any children. Yi Zhonghai explicitly and implicitly said that it was her problem. After a long time, the aunt also thought so.

She shed many tears for this and was criticized behind her back.

Tell her now that it’s not her problem, but Yi Zhonghai’s problem.

She was scared, surprised and aggrieved.

If the rumors are true, it's not my fault.

Yi Zhonghai stopped and stared at the old lady with wide eyes, breathing heavily. Then he took two steps to her, raised his hand, and slapped her hard.

"Why go to the hospital for a checkup?"

"You suspect me too, don't you?"

Yi Zhonghai didn’t know whether it was his problem or the aunt’s problem that he didn’t have children.

He didn't go for a check-up, but instead put all the blame on the aunt. Only in this way could he create the image of a good husband. Even if his wife cannot get pregnant and have children, he will still stay with her and treat her well.

A large part of Yi Zhonghai’s previous good reputation came from this.

Now someone has clearly said that it is his own problem.

Yi Zhonghai was panicked and scared, afraid that this was really the case.

Then the good reputation that has been built up over the years will immediately reverse, and will go from being praised by everyone to being cursed by everyone.

And mixed with other things.

Yi Zhonghai knew that his reputation was probably ruined.

That's why he was so angry when the old lady suggested going to the hospital for a check-up.

If you don't know the result, you can still make an excuse.

If the examination really shows that it is my problem, then there is nothing to say and it is confirmed.

At the same time, other rumors will be confirmed.

The old lady covered her face with her hands and tears appeared in her eyes. Seeing Yi Zhonghai's big reaction, she was sure in her heart that it was his problem.

Auntie, you are really wronged. For so many years, I have been the one bearing the blame, while you are a good man and a good husband in front of outsiders. Is this fair?

Now that the matter has been exposed, and you hit me, she feels completely hopeless.

Without saying a word, he went back into the house to pack his things.

Yi Zhonghai asked, "What are you going to do?"

One of the ladies said, "I want to go back to my parents' home."

Yi Zhonghai walked up and threw the package on the ground, "You are not allowed to go."

An old lady picked up the package and said, "It's none of your business."

Yi Zhonghai slapped her again, grabbed her neck, and said angrily: "I said, you are not allowed to go."

He gradually exerted force on his hands, and the old lady felt it became increasingly difficult to breathe. She grabbed with both hands and struggled hard to break free.

There were several cuts on the back of Yi Zhonghai's hands and face.

Finally, the old lady's head became more and more dizzy, her breathing became extremely weak, and she was about to faint.

Only then did Yi Zhonghai let go of his hand, and the old lady collapsed to the ground, coughing and breathing heavily.

"You just stay at home these few days and are not allowed to go anywhere."

Yi Zhonghai turned and left, locking the door to the inner room.

The old lady burst into tears and felt hopeless.

Liu Haizhong also heard these rumors and was surprised and happy.

For so many years, I was just the second uncle in the yard, that's because Yi Zhonghai had a good reputation and everyone believed in him.

It turns out that he is such a person behind the scenes.

From now on, it would be good enough if others didn’t scold him, because who would listen to him?

In this way, I am the boss in the yard.

Liu Haizhong just felt comfortable.

"No, if that's the case, Yi Zhonghai's reputation is so bad that he shouldn't be able to be the manager. Then what I discussed with him this morning would be in vain."

Then I thought about it.

"This incident doesn't seem to have any impact on me. Even if he can't be the leader, I can still be one."

"There's no need to get married to each other."