Siheyuan: After traveling through time, who can still be an honest person?

After Liu Haizhong sat down again, Yi Zhonghai coughed and said in a deep voice:

"There are two reasons why we are calling everyone to this meeting today. One is that Cao Yue injured He Yuzhu not long ago. The other is that the second uncle mentioned that Cao Yue has been eating a lot of fish and meat recently. He suspects that Cao Yue is suspected of speculation."

"Because both of these things are related to Cao Yue, let's talk about the second one first."

"Cao Yue, tell me where all the pork, chicken, etc. that you eat and drink every day come from."

Cao Yue looked at Yi Zhonghai and said with a half-smile, "Uncle, do you also suspect me of speculation?"

"Xiao Cao, I watched you grow up, so I naturally believe in your character, but I'm afraid you'll be infected by the bad habits out there."

Yi Zhonghai said hypocritically: "It doesn't matter if you are confused for a while. As long as you take the initiative to explain the problem, we are all willing to help you. I hope you can stop in time to avoid making the same mistake again."

"What the uncle said was very good and sincere. I am really touched." Cao Yue sighed.

Liu Haizhong was overjoyed when he heard this, and quickly asked loudly: "So you admit that you are speculating?"

"Second uncle, are you deaf? When have I ever admitted that I was engaged in speculation and profiteering? Don't accuse me of anything at will. You are making a false accusation." Cao Yue said with a smile.

Liu Haizhong said angrily: "Then what did you mean just now?"

"I mean, I appreciate your kindness, but I got all these fish and chickens legitimately."

Cao Yue explained: "Everyone has seen the fish. I caught them by drilling a hole in the ice. The chicken was pheasant meat. Oh, and there was also wild rabbit meat. As for the pork, I bought it with the meat coupons my father left for me. His comrades and old leaders saw that I was thin, so they gave me some meat and egg coupons to supplement my nutrition."

"Cao Yue, if we believe you, we would be fools." Liu Haizhong sneered.

Cao Yue rolled his eyes and said, "Second Uncle, how about I make a bet with you?"

"Bet? How do you want to bet?"

"If I produce evidence to prove my innocence, it means you are wronging me."

Cao Yue smiled and said, "My reputation has been damaged by you. You must compensate me fifty yuan for mental damages."

"On the other hand, if you prove that you are right, I will give you fifty dollars."

"Okay, it's a deal."

Liu Haizhong couldn't wait to speak loudly.

Seeing that Liu Haizhong agreed so stupidly, Cao Yue's lips curled up slightly.

With this IQ, you still want to be an official?

No wonder he finally became an official, but after only a few days of success he was driven out of office by Xu Damao with a little trick.

It’s useless to have the heart to be an official but not the brains to be one!

Yi Zhonghai was in a gloomy mood. He had already noticed something was wrong. He was about to speak up to stop Liu Haizhong, but then he changed his mind and thought that Old Liu had always wanted to replace him, so it would be good for him to be taught a lesson this time.

As for Yan Bugui, he is a man who will not do anything without profit, and now he is determined to get the secret of fishing from Cao Yue.

So I didn't say a word from beginning to end.

"If you don't believe what I just said, you can go to my house and see that I have kept the hare skins and pheasant feathers, just to prevent someone with ulterior motives from framing me."

After saying that, Cao Yue stared at Liu Haizhong, his meaning was self-evident.

"Cao Yue, you are talking nonsense. If you eat pheasant and rabbit meat, I will swallow the rabbit skin and chicken feathers into my stomach."

Liu Haizhong shouted mindlessly.

Seeing that Cao Yue was so calm, Yi Zhonghai believed his explanation.

Because if you tell lies, it's easy to be exposed.

"Xiao Cao, go home now and bring back the pheasant feathers and rabbit skins so that everyone can see them."

"Okay, I'll go right away."

Cao Yue left quickly and came back even faster.

In less than half a minute, he came back with a sack and poured the contents of the sack in front of the square table.

All I saw were four or five grayish-white rabbit skins, with clumps of bright night-color pheasant feathers in between.

"It's really hare skins and pheasant feathers."

"Cao Yue is really amazing. Not only can he fish, he can also hunt."

"This is bad for Uncle Er. Fifty dollars!"

The neighbors around were talking about it.

The face in the bangs turned blue, white, and purple, and his eyes were staring blankly at the rabbit skins and pheasant feathers on the ground.

Cao Yue smiled and said, "Second uncle, thank you for the fifty dollars."

"Xiao Cao, Second Uncle is joking with you. He said those things for your own good. As a junior, you shouldn't pick on him."

Seeing that Liu Haizhong had lost face, Yi Zhonghai played the role of a good guy again.

Cao Yue sneered: "Master 1, if that's the case, you should give the money on behalf of Master 2."

"I..." Yi Zhonghai was speechless.

Cao Yue looked at Liu Haizhong and said sarcastically, "Second Uncle, if you don't keep your word, I will just assume that you farted in public just now, okay?"

"Don't worry, I'll give it to you!"

Liu Haizhong suddenly came to his senses, turned around and left.

"Old Liu."

Seeing this, the second aunt hurriedly chased after him.

Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu glared at Cao Yue and followed him.

Yi Zhonghai shook his head and said, "Xiao Cao, I have always emphasized that our compound should be united and friendly. Lao Liu was wrong to be aggressive just now, but Xiao Cao, you shouldn't really ask him for money. People should be generous, and neighbors should understand and love each other."

Cao Yue felt so nauseous that he wanted to vomit.

No wonder Yi Zhonghai is hailed as the Lord of Morality.

This speech not only puts himself on the moral high ground, but also belittles Liu Haizhong and Cao Yue. It really kills three birds with one stone.

Cao Yue was too lazy to waste any more time talking to this hypocrite, so he just closed his eyes and rested.

Soon, the crying and shouting of the second aunt was heard from the backyard.

Then Liu Haizhong ran straight to the square table from the backyard, slapped five big black tens on the table, and turned and left.

"Lao Liu, Lao Liu."

Yi Zhonghai pretended to call out twice, but when Liu Haizhong didn't respond, he picked up the money on the table, counted it, and handed it to Cao Yue.

"Hey! Xiao Cao, if you feel guilty about this, don't take the money. I will pay it back to the second uncle for you. What do you think?"

"This is my compensation for mental damage. I deserve it. I have no regrets."

Cao Yue took the money and put it in his pocket.

Yan Bugui was so envious of Cao Yuebai's fifty yuan that he almost drooled.

Other neighbors also looked at Cao Yue with envy.

"cough!"

Yi Zhonghai coughed, and waited to attract the attention of others before saying:

"Let's talk about another thing now. Cao Yue, first tell me why you beat He Yuzhu."

Cao Yue rolled his eyes and sneered, "Hey, uncle, when I was fighting with Sha Zhu, everyone was here. It was obviously Sha Zhu who provoked me first, and then he asked me to compete in martial arts. We agreed in advance not to make a fuss afterwards."

"What's wrong? Now you're here to bring up the past again. Do you have any shame?"

At this point, Cao Yue looked at Sha Zhu who was keeping his head down and saying nothing, "Besides, with the mediation of Yu Shui, Brother Zhu and I have already shaken hands and made peace. Don't you agree, Brother Zhu?"

Sha Zhu had been silent the whole time, but when he heard Cao Yue mention his sister, he couldn't bear it anymore.

"Cao Yue, if you dare to slander Yu Shui's innocence again, I will never let you go."

"Brother Zhu, why do you say that? When did I ever slander the innocence of rain? Since you are talking nonsense like this, I have to warn you not to slander my innocence for no reason."

Whenever Sha Zhu hears the name "Brother Zhu", he feels a headache.

Yi Zhonghai said quickly: "Cao Yue, don't make a fuss. The neighbors in the courtyard were all in the cafeteria yesterday. Everyone heard what you said."