Siheyuan: Being a fisherman in 1962

Qin Huairu also realized the seriousness of the matter, and held Sha Zhu's hand tightly, giving him strength and support.

I can't lose my mind at this moment, otherwise it will only make things worse.

"We will find out the truth, Uncle San, just wait for me!"

As Sha Zhu finished speaking, the atmosphere in the ward became tense again.

The parents stepped back one after another, as if frightened by the powerful aura emanating from Sha Zhu.

The parents were like a group of frightened birds. Faced with the anger of Sha Zhu and Qin Huairu, they all retreated, fearing that they would be caught up in the storm.

However, when he learned that Sha Zhu had been in prison, his attitude immediately became tough.

"Hmph, turns out he is someone with a criminal record. No wonder he raised such a kid!" A parent sneered, his tone full of disdain and ridicule.

Sha Zhu's face turned pale in an instant, and he clenched his fists as if he wanted to crush the anger.

Qin Huairu bit her lower lip tightly, tears flashing in her eyes.

She knew that this matter was more difficult than she had imagined.

"How can you talk like that! Although we have made mistakes before, that is all in the past!" Sha Zhu argued loudly, but his voice was drowned out by the noise of the parents.

"Things of the past? Humph, do you think that things of the past can be written off? Your behavior has already influenced your child, leading him to the path of stealing!" a parent said confidently.

Sha Zhu felt a sense of powerlessness. These parents had been blinded by prejudice and misunderstanding and were unwilling to believe that a reformed person could educate their children well.

At this moment, Qin Huairu suddenly stood up and said, "Dear parents, I know you are full of prejudice and misunderstanding towards us. But please believe that we really want to educate Banggeng well. He is just a child. What he needs is our understanding and guidance, not accusations and ridicule."

The parents looked at each other, seemingly moved by Qin Huairu's words.

Sha Zhu's gaze was as sharp as a knife, but the parents seemed not to care at all. Some even started packing up their things to leave.

"You're just leaving like this? Don't you intend to take responsibility for your actions?" Sha Zhu's voice was as cold as ice.

The parents looked at each other with disdainful smiles on their faces.

"What responsibility do we have? It's you, people with criminal records, who raised such a child. It's really shameful!"

Sha Zhu seemed to want to vent all his anger.

But at this moment, Qin Huairu gently held his hand, giving him a little comfort.

"Don't be impulsive. We can't solve problems with violence. We must use the law to protect our rights."

Sha Zhu suppressed his anger, turned to look at the principal, and said in a deep voice: "Principal, I hope you can handle this matter fairly. We will protect our rights through legal means."

The principal nodded, a thoughtful look on his face.

He knew that the matter was not as simple as it seemed and that careful investigation was needed before a decision could be made.

However, the parents sneered as if they had heard a joke.

"Law? Humph, do you think the law will favor people like you who have criminal records?"

Sha Zhu's face turned livid in an instant. He stood up suddenly, blocked the door of the ward, and shouted loudly: "No one can leave today! No one can leave until this matter is investigated thoroughly!"

The parents were intimidated by Sha Zhu's aura and stopped in their tracks.

But at this moment, two tall parents stood up and stared at Sha Zhu coldly, with disdain and provocation in their eyes.

"What? Want to fight? Don't think we are afraid of you!" One of them sneered.

A hint of hesitation flashed across Sha Zhu's eyes. He knew that no matter how strong he was, he could not defeat these two big men.

After moving aside, the parents continued to taunt Sha Zhu, leaving Sha Zhu, Qin Huairu and the principal looking at each other in bewilderment.

The atmosphere was so oppressive that it was almost suffocating.

The ridicule and sneer from the parents were like invisible needles, piercing into the hearts of Sha Zhu and Qin Huairu.

Their dignity and bottom line seemed to be trampled underfoot at this moment.

The principal frowned, he knew very well that this matter was beyond his ability to handle.

He stood up, walked in front of Sha Zhu, and whispered, "I understand how you feel. But things have already happened, and we need to handle it calmly. I suggest you protect your rights through legal channels. I will help you contact a lawyer."

Sha Zhu nodded and expressed his gratitude to the principal.

Qin Huairu also gently held his hand, giving him strength and courage.

Just as the principal was about to leave, Sha Zhu suddenly stopped him and said, "Principal, there is one more thing. I suspect that it was Uncle San who spread rumors behind our backs to sabotage our compensation. I want to go find him and ask him clearly!"

Qin Huairu also nodded, expressing her support for Sha Zhu's decision.

If the truth of the matter is not found out, their reputation and dignity will never be restored.

The principal was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "You need to calm down. Although the Third Uncle may have some problems, if you go to him now, it will only make things more complicated. I suggest you wait for news from the lawyer before making a decision."

At this moment, Qin Huairu patted his shoulder gently and said softly, "Don't worry. Let's go to the Third Master and ask him clearly, but we must remain calm. I believe that as long as we insist on justice and the truth, someone will stand on our side."

Sha Zhu was filled with rage, sweeping through the courtyard like a violent storm.

Every step seemed to crush the ground into pieces.

The third uncle was sitting leisurely on a stone bench in the yard, playing with a jade ball in his hand. When he saw Sha Zhu's appearance, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"You are so leisurely!" Sha Zhu said coldly, his voice revealing unconcealable anger.

The third uncle looked up, his small eyes rolling around under his glasses, as if he wanted to see clearly the anger in Sha Zhu's heart.

He smiled calmly and said, "Hey, isn't this Shazhu? What's wrong? What trouble have you gotten yourself into again?"

Sha Zhu rushed forward, grabbed the third uncle by the collar and lifted him up.

The third uncle turned pale with fright, and the jade ball in his hand rolled to the ground with a crisp sound.

"I'm asking you, were you the one spreading the news that I was in jail behind his back?" Sha Zhu's eyes were like two sharp knives, piercing the third uncle's heart.

The third uncle was frightened by this sudden questioning and was incoherent: "I...I...I didn't do that!"

Sha Zhu clenched his fists tightly, as if he would strike out at any time.

Just then, Qin Huairu came hurriedly, her face full of worry.

"Calm down!" Qin Huairu grabbed Sha Zhu's arm, trying to calm his anger.

Sha Zhu, however, was like a ignited gunpowder barrel, and he violently shook off Qin Huairu's hand: "How can I stay calm? I can ignore what they said about me. But his uncle actually exaggerated and ruined my reputation. How can I tolerate this!"