Siheyuan: Being a fisherman in 1962

"Fifty dollars, no bargaining." The black-faced man stretched out five fingers with a smug smile on his lips.

Xu Damao's heart sank, thinking that this price was far beyond his expectations.

He gritted his teeth, very angry, but finally nodded.

I don't have any more choices at this moment.

Qin Jingru held Xu Damao's hand tightly, trying to give him some strength.

They paid fifty yuan in exchange for that thin letter of introduction.

Xu Damao put it carefully into his pocket.

In the dark of night, Xu Damao and Qin Jingru quietly left the abandoned warehouse.

They walked on the quiet streets, thinking that their whereabouts might have been exposed and they had to find a safe place to stay as soon as possible.

A familiar figure suddenly appeared in their sight.

Lou Xiao'e stood on the street corner, looking at Xu Damao and Qin Jingru, and seemed to understand something.

"You are really here!" Lou Xiao'e shouted loudly, her voice echoing in the night sky.

Xu Damao and Qin Jingru's hearts suddenly tightened, they had been discovered.

He turned and ran, but Lou Xiao'e chased him relentlessly.

"You can't leave!" Lou Xiao'e's voice rang in Xu Damao's ears, with powerful steps.

Xu Damao and Qin Jingru ran as fast as they could, but Lou Xiao'e was getting closer and closer.

There is nowhere to escape.

A black shadow suddenly rushed out from the side and stood in front of Lou Xiao'e.

It was a strange man with a fierce light flashing in his eyes and a sharp dagger in his hand.

"Want to catch them? You have to get past me first!" the strange man sneered, his voice sounding particularly cold in the night.

The chase in the night continued, and Lou Xiaoe's anger and persistence seemed to ignite the entire darkness.

However, faced with a strange man holding a dagger, she had to stop temporarily.

Xu Damao and Qin Jingru took the opportunity to escape into a nearby alley, their hearts beating as fast as drums.

They leaned against the wall, breathing heavily, trying to calm the fear in their hearts.

"What should we do?" Qin Jingru's face was pale, and she was obviously frightened.

Xu Damao held her hand tightly, trying to comfort her: "Don't be afraid, we will find a way."

However, just as he finished his words, footsteps were heard at the entrance of the alley.

Chen Fei appeared in sight with several policemen.

His eyes were as sharp as a knife, shooting straight at Xu Damao.

"You are suspected of illegal transactions and evading legal responsibilities. Come back with us now and accept investigation." Chen Fei's voice was cold and unquestionable.

Xu Damao's heart sank to the bottom, he was afraid that he really could not escape.

He looked at Qin Jingru deeply, his eyes full of apology.

"I'm sorry, I've implicated you." He whispered, his voice revealing endless regret.

Qin Jingru shook her head, tears welling up in her eyes: "No, it's not your fault. Let's face it together."

......

At this moment, Lou Xiao'e's voice suddenly sounded outside the alley.

"Fade Chen, wait!" She ran over breathlessly, her face full of anxiety and worry, "Xu Damao...he actually has his own difficulties."

Fade Chen frowned and looked at Lou Xiao'e: "What's the reason? What kind of reason could make him go on the illegal path?"

Lou Xiao'e bit her lip and seemed to have made up her mind: "He had to do this to save Bang Geng. He...he is a good man."

Qin Huairu shed tears silently, worrying about Banggeng's medical expenses.

She knew that although Xu Damao was a little selfish, he was not a bad person.

There must be some hidden story behind this incident.

"You said Damao...how could he become like this?" Qin Huairu asked while choking.

"I don't know either. But he is now suspected of illegal transactions and escaping, this is a fact. We must call the police and let the police handle it."

Qin Huairu nodded silently, knowing that Sha Zhu was right.

But in her heart, she still held a glimmer of hope for Xu Damao.

A burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence of the night.

Chen Fei came over with several policemen, his eyes were powerful, and it was obvious that they were prepared.

"Shazhu, Qin Huairu, you are just right here." Chen Fei said, "We have already started investigating Xu Damao's escape. If you have any clues, please tell me."

Sha Zhu nodded and told Chen Fei everything he knew.

Qin Huairu listened quietly on the side.

At this time, Xu Damao and Qin Jingru were hiding in a hotel room.

They used the hard-earned letter of introduction to find a temporary hiding place.

But their hearts were filled with anxiety and uneasiness.

"What should we do?" Qin Jingru asked in a trembling voice.

Xu Damao tried to calm himself down: "Don't be afraid, Jingru. I will find a way. I will hide here for a while and wait until the storm has passed."

The escape at this moment is only temporary, but in order to protect Qin Jingru and the unborn child, he must try every possible means.

"Trust me, I will find a safe place. After the baby is born, we will find a way to return to the city." Xu Damao held Qin Jingru's hand.

Qin Jingru nodded. She trusted Xu Damao. Although the current predicament made her feel scared and helpless, she felt much more at ease as long as Xu Damao was by her side.

The two left the alley, walked through the dim streets, and came to a village in the suburbs.

Xu Damao grew up here and is very familiar with the environment here.

This place is sparsely populated and not easy to be discovered, making it a good place to hide.

They came to the door of an old woman's house.

This old lady was Xu Damao's childhood neighbor and the two had a close relationship.

Xu Damao knocked on the door, and soon the door opened.

When the old woman saw Xu Damao, she smiled in surprise: "Oh, isn't this Damao? I haven't seen you for so many years, you have grown so big!"

Xu Damao smiled and said, "Auntie, long time no see. I...I have something I want to ask you for help with."

The old woman glanced at Qin Jingru behind Xu Damao, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes, but she didn't ask any more questions.

Warmly invite the two people into the house and ask them what they need.

Xu Damao told the old woman everything about his situation and asked her to provide him with a temporary place to stay.

After hearing this, the old woman showed a look of sympathy on her face.

She thought for a moment, then said, "I have an empty room here. You can stay here temporarily. But you have to promise me not to cause trouble or be discovered."

The house is located in a corner of the village. Although the three small houses are simple, they are well kept.

She lives alone, and her daily routine is to farm and chat with neighbors. Her life is simple but content.

When Xu Damao and Qin Jingru stood in front of her door, a rare enthusiasm appeared on her face.

Xu Damao is a child she watched grow up. Although she has not seen him for many years, the feeling of intimacy she has for him has never diminished.

"Auntie, thank you." Xu Damao looked at Auntie Zhang gratefully, "We have nowhere to go now, so we can only ask you to take us in."

Aunt Zhang patted his shoulder and said, "Silly boy, what are you talking about taking me in or not? I have an empty room here, you can stay here. It's just that my place is remote, so please don't mind."

Qin Jingru was listening at the side, her eyes slightly red.