"You know, Sha Zhu is usually very active in our yard and has helped a lot of people. But recently, I found that he was very close to people outside and was planning some shameful things."

As soon as these words came out, everyone started talking about it. Although Sha Zhu's reputation in the courtyard was controversial, many people also had a good impression of him, thinking that he was just a person with a bit of a bad temper and would not do anything bad.

"Rufeng, what bad things can Sha Zhu do? Doesn't he usually like to show off his strength? How capable can he be?" A young man who lived in the north couldn't help but interrupt. He usually had a good relationship with Sha Zhu and was somewhat willing to speak up for him.

Chen Rufeng stared at the young man with a sharp gaze. "I know some of you still have some good feelings towards Sha Zhu and think he has no ill intentions. But I can tell you that Sha Zhu's recent behavior is very suspicious, and he has frequent contact with people outside. I'm afraid he is planning something big that will be detrimental to our courtyard."

At this time, Yi Zhonghai, who was standing aside, also nodded and added: "Rufeng is right. There is indeed something wrong with Shazhu recently. Everyone should be careful and not be confused by superficial phenomena."

Hearing Yi Zhonghai say this, the people in the courtyard began to become serious, and the voices of discussion gradually became quieter. Yi Zhonghai was an old senior in the courtyard, and he was always fair, so everyone still trusted his judgment.

Aunt Liu asked worriedly, "Rufeng, what should we do? After all, Shazhu has lived with us for so many years. If something really happens, we have to think of a solution."

Chen Rufeng knew that Aunt Liu was kind-hearted and always hoped that everyone could solve the problem in a friendly manner. But the situation this time was different, and he couldn't let emotions influence everyone's judgment.

"Aunt Liu, I understand your feelings, but this matter is not simple. What Sha Zhu did this time is not just a personal conflict, it may affect the peace of the entire courtyard. So I ask everyone, no matter what, don't help Sha Zhu during this period, don't have too much contact with him. If he comes to you for help, you must think twice before acting."

Although Chen Rufeng's tone was calm, every word he said carried an unquestionable force. He knew that he had to give everyone a shot of prevention and not let Sha Zhu get any more support from the courtyard.

"Rufeng is right," Yi Zhonghai spoke again, his voice steady and powerful, "Everyone listen carefully, we must unite during this period of time and not let Shazhu take advantage of any opportunity. We must be more careful in everything and not let him have the opportunity to disrupt the peace of our courtyard."

The people in the yard gradually quieted down, and everyone began to realize the seriousness of the matter. Although some people still sympathized with Sha Zhu, under the persuasion of Chen Rufeng and Yi Zhonghai, everyone nodded silently and said that they would act cautiously.

"Okay, now that everyone understands, I'll have to trouble you to pay more attention during this period of time." Chen Rufeng said finally, with a hint of fatigue in his tone, but more of trust in the people in the yard.

Everyone dispersed and the courtyard returned to peace, but Chen Rufeng's heart was still restless. He knew that this was just the beginning, and he had to be more careful next time to find out Sha Zhu's real plan and completely resolve this hidden danger.

After returning home, Chen Rufeng sat at the table, staring at the night outside the window. He knew that things had entered the most critical stage, and he could not relax at all. Sha Zhu's conspiracy was slowly surfacing, and he had to destroy it before it was completely revealed.

As time went by, the atmosphere in the courtyard gradually became tense. Ever since Chen Rufeng spoke to everyone in the courtyard that night, many people began to feel a vague sense of uneasiness. On weekdays, the courtyard was always full of laughter and joy. People came and went in the courtyard, greeting each other. Although the relationship between them was complicated, it was generally harmonious. However, in recent days, there seemed to be fewer conversations in the courtyard, and more whispers and vigilant eyes.

Chen Rufeng noticed this change, and he couldn't help but feel a little heavy in his heart. Although he knew this was an inevitable process, he also understood that this tense atmosphere would make people's relationships more fragile. The residents of the courtyard began to become cautious, and they were all thinking in their hearts, who is close to Sha Zhu and who might be involved in this storm.

One day, when Chen Rufeng was walking in the yard, he found Aunt Liu and Aunt Zhang talking quietly in a corner. When they saw him approaching, they immediately stopped talking, and a trace of uneasiness flashed in their eyes. Chen Rufeng knew that the recent tense atmosphere made everyone start to be a little wary of him as the initiator, and some people might even have a little resentment towards him in their hearts.

"Aunt Liu, Aunt Zhang, what are you talking about?" Chen Rufeng asked casually, with a hint of concern in his tone. He knew that he had to try to ease the tense atmosphere, otherwise the relationship in the whole courtyard would become more complicated.

Aunt Liu laughed dryly and waved her hands, "Nothing, Brother Rufeng, just chatting for a while. Everyone is very nervous during this period, and we don't know what to do."

Mrs. Zhang also quickly agreed, "Yes, Brother Rufeng, we listened to what you said before and tried to have as little contact with Shazhu as possible, but we still feel uneasy."

Chen Rufeng nodded, feeling helpless. He knew that everyone's worries were not unreasonable, but he also knew that he had to stick to it and not let everyone's fear shake his plan.

"I understand how you feel. It's true that things have been a little unsettled lately, but this is for everyone's safety." Chen Rufeng spoke gently, trying to make his words sound approachable. "As long as you stay alert and don't let idiot Zhu take advantage of you, you'll be fine. We've been around for so many years, and we've seen all kinds of storms. We'll definitely make it through this time."

After hearing this, Aunt Liu and Aunt Zhang's faces relaxed a little, but there was still a trace of uneasiness in their eyes. Chen Rufeng sighed in his heart, knowing that this uneasiness would be difficult to dissipate in a short time. He must find a more effective way to ease everyone's fear and ensure the smooth implementation of the plan.

Walking back home, Chen Rufeng was filled with mixed feelings. He realized that Sha Zhu's shadow had spread throughout the courtyard, and everyone's fear was not only of Sha Zhu, but also of the unknown. The harmonious atmosphere of the courtyard over the years had become fragile under this shadow, as if a spark would trigger an uncontrollable storm.

At night, Chen Rufeng sat alone in the room, recalling the scene of the day over and over again in his mind.

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