Siheyuan: I just want to live

After Yi Zhonghai carefully flipped through the property deed in his hand, he slowly handed it back to Xu's father, turned to face Jia Zhang, and said in a serious tone: "Jia Zhang! After my inspection, this property deed of the Xu family does show that it is now a private property without a doubt."

Before Yi Zhonghai finished speaking, Jia Zhang could no longer suppress her inner anxiety and blurted out.

"Old Yi! Aren't we both in the same boat? How can you speak up for that abominable guy Xu Youde! You..."

Jia Zhang's words were like a sharp knife piercing Yi Zhonghai's heart, causing him to almost faint. Although he knew that his position was slightly biased, how could he easily say it at this moment?

Seeing that Jia Zhang was still chattering on, Yi Zhonghai acted decisively, interrupted her mercilessly, and rebuked her sternly.

"Ms. Jia Zhang, stop talking nonsense here! Who said that I was in cahoots with you?"

"As a respected elder in the courtyard, I shall handle all matters in a fair manner! There is absolutely no possibility of favoring any party!"

When Jia Zhang heard Yi Zhonghai's harsh rebuke, her body trembled violently, and a trace of fear arose in her heart. She stared at Yi Zhonghai with wide eyes, as if she couldn't believe that this always kind man would treat her like this.

At this moment, Jia Zhang finally realized that she had said the wrong thing, but she didn't know how to save the situation. She could only stand there blankly, her mouth slightly open, but unable to utter a word.

Her arrogant and domineering demeanor disappeared in an instant, replaced by a look of panic and uneasiness.

Yi Zhonghai saw this and knew that Jia Zhang was frightened, so he ignored her. He turned his head and spoke louder to the crowd in the yard.

"Okay, fellow neighbors, stop making a fuss here! The Xu family's house is theirs, they can do whatever they want with it, there's no need for us to get involved."

Then, Yi Zhonghai waved his hand and signaled everyone to disperse: "Everyone, go and do your own thing! Stop gathering around the backyard, and disperse!"

After saying this, he deliberately glanced at Jia Zhang, his eyes full of warning.

After hearing what Yi Zhonghai said, the onlookers nodded in agreement. Some people turned around and left, still muttering something.

"That's right. This is the Xu family's business. Why should we care so much?"

Some people looked back at Jia Zhang and Yi Zhonghai as they walked, as if they were still a little unsatisfied with the farce. But in the end, everyone left the backyard one after another.

Only Jia Zhang was left alone, still standing there at a loss as to what to do.

Yi Zhonghai stared coldly at Jia Zhang, who was still standing there without any reaction. He could no longer tolerate it, so he raised his voice again and scolded her.

"How long do you plan to keep embarrassing yourself here? Why don't you just go home?"

Jia Zhang was so frightened by Yi Zhonghai's sudden roar that her whole body trembled, and she came back to her senses as if she had just woken up from a dream.

Her face was filled with fear, and like a frightened rabbit, she ran wildly towards the central courtyard in a panic. She looked as miserable as could be, in stark contrast to her previous arrogant and domineering demeanor.

After the neighbors who had gathered in the backyard to watch the fun had dispersed, Father Xu turned around and spoke apologetically to the two young people who had come to buy the house.

"I'm so sorry! I made you two laugh! The situation today is really out of control."

After hearing what Mr. Xu said, the young man smiled kindly and waved his hand to comfort him, "It's okay! We just regard it as a fun event! This kind of thing is rare in normal days!"

Upon hearing this, Mr. Xu also smiled and suggested, "In that case, let's continue looking at houses, shall we?"

After saying that, he made a gesture of invitation.

Seeing this, the man nodded hurriedly and said, "Okay! Then please continue to show us around the house!"

Chen Feng watched as Xu's father led the two of them towards Xu Damao's room, and a feeling of anxiety surged in his heart.

He wondered secretly, if he really let Xu's father sell the house, then where would Jin Ming live when she grew up and got married?

Thinking of this, Chen Feng could no longer suppress his inner impulse, and without hesitation he opened his mouth and shouted loudly: "Uncle Xu! You must not sell this house!"

Before he finished speaking, like a stone that caused a thousand ripples, everyone present was shocked and stopped walking. They all turned their heads in unison and focused their eyes on Chen Feng.

Especially Father Xu, a look of surprise appeared on his face, and he was obviously confused and puzzled by Chen Feng's sudden words.

At the same time, the two young home buyers were also shocked and had the same idea at the same time - it seems that another good show is about to be staged!

This courtyard is really a place of controversy, it's so lively! First I witnessed a wonderful farce, and now it seems that there will be new excitement to watch.

After turning around, Father Xu stared at Chen Feng sharply, breaking the silence first, and asked with a hint of dissatisfaction and doubt in his tone: "Chen Feng! Why can't I sell my house?"

Seeing Mr. Xu asking this question, Chen Feng couldn't help but frown slightly, with an embarrassment on his face, but he still tried to remain calm and answered.

"Uncle Xu! I have absolutely no objection to your desire to sell the house! It's just..."

Having said this, he paused for a moment, as if he was choosing his words.

Then, Chen Feng took a deep breath and continued, "However, the problem is that this house has been mortgaged to me by Lou Xiao'e. Now Lou Xiao'e has disappeared without a trace."

"I'm sure you are well aware of Damao's condition. I also learned some things from the conversations among the people in the hospital."

If you sell the house now, wouldn't I lose both my money and the property that was supposed to be mortgaged to me? In this way, I will really be empty-handed!"

After saying these words, Chen Feng shook his head helplessly, with deep worry in his eyes.

When Mr. Xu heard what Chen Feng said, he was shocked and shocked. He never expected that Chen Feng would say such a thing.

Lou Xiao'e actually borrowed money from Chen Feng and even offered her own house as collateral to Chen Feng? This sounds incredible and unbelievable!

Regardless of how much wealth Lou Xiao'e's family had, the generous dowry that Lou Xiao'e brought with her when she got married was already quite large.

Even if the situation was worse, she could just come to me for help and money! Why would she go to such a far place and borrow money from Chen Feng?

Thinking of this, Father Xu smiled and asked Chen Feng slowly, "Chen Feng! I guess you must be joking with your uncle Xu, right? But this joke is too boring and low-level!"

His words clearly revealed his deep suspicion of what Chen Feng said. After all, in Xu's father's opinion, Lou Xiao'e would never do such a thing.

Seeing that he was full of suspicion and didn't believe what he said, Chen Feng hurriedly explained: "Uncle Xu, every word I said is true! At that time, Lou Xiao'e came to me in a hurry and told me that she wanted to smooth things over for Xu Damao."

He paused, then continued, "You know, Xu Damao is a man who only wants to be an official and be prestigious."

"Look, Lou Xiao'e heard that a deputy section chief position in the steel mill had become vacant, and she was thinking about how she could help her man get this opportunity."

At this point, Chen Feng couldn't help but sigh: "Alas, she said she had already found a way to get through to Deputy Director Li, but she was still short of 5,000 yuan to make the deal happen. She had no choice but to come to me to ask for a loan."

Seeing Mr. Xu's increasingly gloomy face, Chen Feng continued to speak: "I was very puzzled at the time, and asked her why she didn't ask you for help. But Lou Xiao'e told me that time was very tight, and if she delayed until tomorrow, something might happen."

"Plus, she offered to use her house as collateral and even signed a document. She looked extremely anxious. So I softened my heart and lent her the money. I never thought..."

Chen Feng found it difficult to say the following words, so he had to swallow them back.

However, even so, Father Xu had already guessed what might happen next from his hesitant expression.

What else could it be? There is probably no other possibility except that Lou Xiao'e ran away with the money!

To be honest, Father Xu actually had some faith in what Chen Feng said.

In particular, he knew very well that his son wanted to become an official. Moreover, he believed in the idea of ​​Deputy Director Li running the matter.

It was precisely because of Deputy Director Li's approach that Damao's sentence was successfully reduced to twenty years in prison.

If it is true as Chen Feng said, that he spent money to get Damao the position of deputy section chief, then the cost must be extremely huge, far exceeding the funds spent on handling Xu Damao's case!

But Father Xu still couldn't believe that Lou Xiao'e would ask Chen Feng for money, so he said, "Chen Feng! Since you said Lou Xiao'e gave you a written agreement."

"Can you show me the document?"

When Chen Feng heard Father Xu ask this, he quickly said, "Uncle Xu! Wait here for a moment! I'll go back to my room and get it now!"

Chen Feng went into the house and came back after a while, holding a piece of paper in his hand.