Siheyuan: Being a fisherman in 1962

On the night that Lou Xiao'e left, the atmosphere in the courtyard was unusually depressing.

The reproaches from Qin Huairu and the Third Uncle were like invisible hammers, hitting Xu Damao's heart again and again.

He sat in the room, looking at the empty house, with an indescribable feeling in his heart.

At this moment, Fade Chen walked into the courtyard.

He is fair and strict and is respected by everyone.

I heard about Xu Damao and Lou Xiao'e and came here specifically to find out what happened.

Walking into Xu Damao's room, Fade Chen looked at Xu Damao's gloomy face and said straight to the point: "I heard that you did something unethical?"

"Why do you mind my business?"

"I have the responsibility to maintain harmony and stability here. Your behavior has caused dissatisfaction among everyone, so naturally I have to come and ask about it."

He was speechless after hearing what Fade said. He tried to explain himself, but Fade didn't listen to his explanation at all.

"Xu Damao, your behavior has violated the moral bottom line. Not only did it hurt Lou Xiao'e, but it also tarnished the reputation of the Siheyuan. I think you should be responsible for your actions." Chen Fei said.

Xu Damao blushed at Chen Fei's words. Although he was dissatisfied, he could not refute it.

Looking at Xu Damao, Fade Chen continued, "I think you should move into the chicken coop for a while and reflect on your behavior. As for Lou Xiaoe, she should be respected and cared for."

Upon hearing this, Xu Damao was stunned.

I never expected that Chen Fei would make such a suggestion.

"This is a punishment for you, but also an education for you. I hope you can learn a lesson from it and never do such evil things again." After saying this, Fade Chen turned and left the room.

Xu Damao stood there in a daze, looking at Chen Fei's departing back, with an indescribable feeling of resentment and unwillingness welling up in his heart.

I never thought that I would be reduced to being forced to live in a chicken coop.

On the side, Qin Jingru was already pale with fear.

If Xu Damao was really punished to live in the chicken coop, then as Xu Damao's wife, she would probably not be able to escape.

He grabbed Xu Damao's sleeve tightly and asked in a trembling voice, "What should I do?"

Xu Damao came back to his senses and looked at Qin Jingru's frightened eyes, and a feeling of powerlessness surged in his heart.

"Don't be afraid, I won't let you suffer any injustice."

However, despite saying this, Xu Damao did not have much confidence in his heart.

The current situation is already very passive, and it is not easy to reverse the situation.

Just then, Qin Huairu came over.

Looking at Xu Damao, I thought that even though he did something wrong, he couldn't be killed with just one blow.

I tried to comfort him: "Don't be so impulsive. Leader Chen is doing this for everyone's good. Why don't you calm down and think about how to solve the problem?"

Xu Damao snorted coldly and said nothing.

Although he was dissatisfied, he knew that Qin Huairu was telling the truth.

Suddenly, there was a commotion in the courtyard.

It turned out that Lou Xiao'e had returned.

Standing at the door, looking at Xu Damao and Qin Huairu, she thought that although she had left this home, everything here still touched her heart.

When he saw Lou Xiao'e, Xu Damao couldn't help feeling guilty.

I feel sorry for Lou Xiaoe, but I don’t know how to make it up to her.

He lowered his head silently, not daring to look at Lou Xiao'e.

Xu Damao gently patted Qin Jingru's trembling hands and whispered to comfort her: "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Qin Jingru looked up at him, her eyes full of dependence and panic, as if at this moment, Xu Damao had become her only support.

However, Chen Fei did not give in because of Xu Damao's comfort.

He looked at Xu Damao coldly and said, "Don't think your behavior can be easily forgiven. You must pay the price for your mistakes."

Upon hearing this, Xu Damao became furious.

He stood up suddenly, pointed at Fade Chen's nose and cursed, "Why do you say that to me? Who do you think you are? You're just a new leader, and you dare to tell me what to do!"

Chen Fei was not intimidated by Xu Damao's anger and calmly retorted: "I am the leader of the courtyard and have the responsibility to maintain the harmony and stability here. Your behavior has affected everyone's lives, so I naturally have the right to intervene."

Xu Damao was choked by Chen Fei's words and was speechless. He glared at Chen Fei hatefully, then turned his head away and stopped looking at him.

The anger in my heart did not subside, but instead grew stronger.

At this moment, Fade Chen suddenly mentioned his background: "I used to cook for a big boss. Who do you think you are?"

Xu Damao was a little scared when he didn't expect Chen Fei to have such a background.

After hesitating for a moment, he tentatively said, "Leader Chen, do you think this is okay? Qin Jingru, Lou Xiao'e and I can live in this house together. This way, you don't have to let me live in the chicken coop, right?"

Fade Chen looked at him coldly and shook his head, "No."

He was speechless at Chen Fei's resolute attitude. He never thought that his cleverness would be so vulnerable in front of Chen Fei.

Qin Jingru looked at him, her eyes full of anxiety and disappointment.

I originally thought that Xu Damao could think of a way to avoid this embarrassing situation, but now it seems that he will really be forced to live in the chicken coop.

Lou Xiao'e stood aside and watched all this quietly.

I hate Xu Damao's betrayal, but I also sympathize with his situation.

Although I can leave this home, the concern in my heart can never be let go.

At this moment, Qin Jingru suddenly spoke up: "Why don't you go live in the chicken coop by yourself. Lou Xiao'e and I will live in this house together, is that okay?"

He didn't expect Qin Jingru to make such a suggestion, which made him feel angry and helpless.

He glared at Qin Jingru and yelled, "How can you say that? I'm your husband, how can you let me live in the chicken coop alone?"

Qin Jingru was a little scared by his yelling, but she still mustered up the courage to say, "But, this is what Leader Chen wanted. What can we do?"

Xu Damao was shaking with anger. Just as he was about to scold Qin Jingru a few more times, he was interrupted by Lou Xiaoe: "Shut up, Xu Damao. I don't want to see you like this again. You did something wrong and you should be punished. As for me, I don't want to live in the same room with Qin Jingru."

......

In the heavy snow in the capital, everyone was shivering with cold.

He Yushui looked at everyone and suggested, "Why don't we go to my brother's house to keep warm. His house is close to here and the house is warm."

When everyone heard this, they expressed their agreement.

So, the group braved the heavy snow and came to Sha Zhu's house.

Seeing their red cheeks from the cold, Sha Zhu quickly invited them into the house and lit a charcoal fire.

The room gradually became warmer, and everyone's expressions became much more relaxed.

Everyone sat together and discussed the heavy snow that had not been seen in the city for many years.

Looking at the snowflakes outside the window, Qin Huairu couldn't help feeling a little sad.

I thought of Lou Xiao'e, and wondered how she is doing now.

Just then, Qin Jingru and Xu Damao came back.

As soon as I entered the door, I saw everyone keeping warm in Sha Zhu's house.

Qin Jingru immediately breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, she didn't have to live in that dilapidated chicken coop anymore.