Siheyuan: Being a fisherman in 1962

Yi Zhonghai, the usually amiable and highly respected old man in the courtyard house, seemed to have been stripped of his disguise at this moment, revealing his unknown side.

His face was pale and his eyes were flickering. Facing the accusation from his bangs, he was speechless for a moment. His usual calm appearance was gone.

"I...I..." Yi Zhonghai hesitated for a long time, but ultimately failed to utter a complete defense.

His image, at this moment, collapsed instantly, like a carefully constructed tower, tottering in the strong wind.

Qin Huairu stood at the edge of the crowd, her hands clenched into fists, her nails deeply embedded in her palms, but she felt no pain at all.

His eyes moved back and forth between Yi Zhonghai and "Chen Fei" lying on the ground, with mixed feelings in his heart.

It turned out that her original intention in planning this "drama" was to use Chen Fei to humiliate Yi Zhonghai in exchange for more sympathy and assistance from the Jia family in the Siheyuan.

However, things are unpredictable, and the person who was knocked unconscious was Yi Zhonghai himself!

An ominous premonition came to her mind, and Qin Huairu felt unprecedented panic.

She knew very well that if Yi Zhonghai was really implicated in this matter, or even wrongly accused, then the Jia family's life in the Siheyuan would become even more difficult in the future.

All the assistance and convenience that once seemed to be readily available will become a thing of the past.

"What should I do?" Qin Huairu was extremely anxious, but she couldn't find any clue.

She tried to search her mind for possible explanations, but found that every thought seemed so pale and powerless that she couldn't convince anyone.

The discussions around him grew louder and louder, and accusations and suspicions surged towards Yi Zhonghai like a tide.

Qin Huairu looked at the figure who had once helped her a lot but was now isolated and helpless, and she felt a sense of inexplicable sympathy and guilt in her heart.

She realized that maybe she had done something wrong.

"No, I can't just sit there and watch." Qin Huairu made up her mind secretly. Although her heart was filled with fear of unknown consequences, she knew that if she didn't stand up at this moment, it would be a regret for her whole life.

Just as she was about to take a step forward and try to defend Yi Zhonghai, the sound of hurried footsteps interrupted her thoughts.

Several uniformed policemen rushed over, surrounded the scene and asked about what happened.

Qin Huairu's heart was in her throat. She knew that the storm was far from over and every decision she made would directly affect the future of the Jia family.

As the night deepened, the lights in the courtyard seemed to become dimmer.

Qin Huairu stood in the crowd, her eyes firm and complicated. She knew that she had to face it all, no matter what the outcome.

Because this is the path she chose and it is also the responsibility she must bear.

Qin Huairu stood in the yard, her face pale, her eyes full of confusion and panic.

I never imagined that my impulsive accusation would lead to such a complicated situation.

His eyes wandered around and finally fixed on Chen Fei who had just walked out of the toilet slowly. He felt bad.

At this moment, Chen Fei became the focus of everyone's attention.

There was a faint smile on his lips, and his eyes flashed with wisdom and unruliness, as if he already knew everything in front of him.

He glanced at Yi Zhonghai who was lying on the ground, and blurted out the ironic words: "Hey, Uncle Yi, what new Kung Fu are you practicing? You are lying on the ground and you look like you are enjoying it?"

Yan Jiecheng stood aside, his face full of surprise and confusion.

He could never have imagined that Chen Fei, who usually confronted Qin Huairu, would be so "innocent".

This reversal was difficult for him to accept for a while.

"This...how is this possible?" Yan Jiecheng muttered to himself. Although his voice was small, it was loud enough for people around him to hear clearly.

At this time, an old lady stood up. Although she felt sorry for Yi Zhonghai's embarrassment, her reason told her that she must find out the truth.

"Don't worry, this may be a misunderstanding. Let's wake up Yi Zhonghai first and ask him what's going on."

Qin Huairu became even more nervous when she heard this.

She knew that her momentary impulse might harm Yi Zhonghai and put herself in an embarrassing situation.

But now that things have come to this, she can only accept it.

Seeing this, Fade Chen raised his lips into a playful smile.

"Since the lady said so, let's use the most direct method." He looked around and his eyes finally fell on a bucket of water not far away. "The cold water awakening method should be very effective."

Upon hearing this, Liu Haizhong immediately nodded in agreement.

He had never gotten along well with Yi Zhonghai, so naturally he was happy to see the joke.

So, without saying anything, he ordered Sha Zhu to fetch water.

Although Sha Zhu was simple and honest, he also saw the clues at this moment. He carried the bucket and walked to Yi Zhonghai. Although he felt reluctant, he still hardened his heart and poured all the cold water on him.

"Wow—" The cold water fell, Yi Zhonghai shuddered suddenly, his eyes suddenly opened, and he looked around in a daze.

When he saw Qin Huairu's complicated look, he immediately understood a little bit.

"This...what's going on?" Yi Zhonghai struggled to get up, his voice filled with weakness and confusion.

Seeing this, Qin Huairu hurried forward and wanted to explain, but didn't know where to start.

Fade Chen stood aside leisurely with his arms crossed, with a faint smile on his face.

This drama has just begun.

"Uncle Yi, please tell me honestly, why are you lying on the ground for no reason? Is someone plotting against you?" Chen Fei deliberately teased, his words full of joking.

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai's face darkened and he was about to speak when he was interrupted by an old lady.

"Alright, stop arguing. Yi Zhonghai, tell me what happened?"

Yi Zhonghai took a deep breath and slowly told what had happened.

It turned out that he had come to discuss something with Qin Huairu, but he suddenly felt dizzy on the way and accidentally fell.

And all this has nothing to do with Qin Huairu and Chen Fei.

The truth was revealed and Qin Huairu finally breathed a sigh of relief, but the guilt in her heart surged like a tide.

She looked at Fade Chen, her eyes full of gratitude and apology.

And Chen Fei just smiled gently, as if everything was under control.

That night, the turmoil in the courtyard subsided temporarily, but it left a deep mark on everyone's heart.

Beside an unknown creek, the ice broke and the freezing water suddenly woke a man from his coma.

The man suddenly opened his eyes, and his pupils reflected chaos and confusion - he was Yi Zhonghai.

All around, there were crowds of onlookers, some whispering, some giving strange looks.

Yi Zhonghai struggled to stand up from the icy river. His wet clothes stuck to his skin, and the cold was like thousands of fine needles piercing into his bones.

He looked around, feeling lost and bewildered, as if the world had become both familiar and strange overnight.

"Old Yi, what happened to you? How did you fall into the river?" A rough voice broke the silence. It was the neighbor Liu Haizhong. He looked anxious but could not hide his confusion.

Yi Zhonghai rubbed his swollen temples, trying hard to recall his memories of the previous moment.

But those fragments are like fragments and cannot form a complete picture.

Suddenly, a name exploded in his mind like thunder - Qin Huairu.

"Qin Huairu...she...she accused me?" Yi Zhonghai's voice trembled slightly, and he looked in a certain direction in the crowd in disbelief, where the answers to all the questions seemed to be hidden.