Siheyuan: I am the God of Cooking, and all the birds are crying with envy!

When He Yuzhu received the notice from Xu Damao requesting a meeting, he was full of hesitation.

This old enemy of many years has now ended up spending 20 years in prison, and he really doesn't want to get involved in anything related to him anymore.

But when he thought about taking this opportunity to make Xu Damao give up completely, recognize the situation and admit defeat, He Yuzhu decided to go to the meeting room.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was so depressing that it made people feel breathless.

Xu Damao sat opposite him, his hair disheveled, but his eyes still revealed that familiar cunning and unwillingness.

When he saw He Yuzhu coming in, he immediately straightened up and tried to maintain his pitiful dignity.

"He Yuzhu, you finally came to see me." Xu Damao's voice was a little hoarse, but he still tried to pretend to be tough.

He Yuzhu looked at him coldly: "Xu Damao, what do you want to talk to me about?

We have been grudges for so many years, haven't you had enough? "

Xu Damao glared at He Yuzhu fiercely and said with gritted teeth: “He Yuzhu, don’t be complacent.

I just had bad luck and ended up like this today. This is all God’s joke on me, I won’t accept it! "

He Yuzhu sneered: "Bad luck? You deserve it.

Don't you know the immoral things you have done?"

"What did I do?" Xu Damao raised his voice and slammed the table excitedly, "I'm just trying to find a way out for myself. This world is a place where the strong prey on the weak.

How much more noble do you think you are than me? You are just lucky! "

He Yuzhu frowned and said seriously: "Xu Damao, you are making up stories.

How many people have you hurt for your own benefit? Don't you have any idea?"

Xu Damao's eyes flashed with panic, but it was quickly covered up by reluctance: "Humph, those people are stumbling blocks blocking my way.

If I had the chance, I would do the same thing again. Unfortunately, I was tricked this time."

He Yuzhu said angrily: "You are simply hopeless.

Your sentencing is a punishment imposed by the law. You should reflect on your crimes instead of complaining here."

"Reflect? Why should I reflect?" Xu Damao roared, "I have been in this world for so many years, and I have always been suppressed by you.

Ever since we were little, you have been against me in everything.

I just want to be better than you, is that wrong?"

He Yuzhu stared at him and said calmly: "I have never actively suppressed you.

It's you who are narrow-minded and can't stand others doing well.

You always try to scheme against others, and end up getting yourself involved.”

Xu Damao sneered: "It's easy for you to say.

In the factory, you are appreciated by your leaders and so many people are around you.

What about me? I can only pick up scraps behind your back.

I won’t give up, I want to stand out.”

"You can't succeed in life the way you do." He Yuzhu shook his head, "You can work hard and strive for it with your own ability.

But you chose to go the wrong way, who can you blame?"

Xu Damao was silent for a while, and suddenly said viciously: "He Yuzhu, do you think you won? Even if I stay in this prison for 20 years, I will not let you go after I get out."

He Yuzhu looked at him with disdain: "Xu Damao, you'd better save your energy. When you come out, you will be old. What else can you do?"

Xu Damao's face showed a trace of ferocity: "Don't underestimate me. I won't be idle in prison. I will find a way to make myself live well. I will wait for the day to settle accounts with you."

He Yuzhu stood up and prepared to leave: "Xu Damao, just live in your fantasy.

I won't bother with you any more. Take care of yourself."

Xu Damao looked at He Yuzhu's back and shouted, "He Yuzhu, remember this! I will repay you double for today's humiliation!"

He Yuzhu walked out of the meeting room without looking back, but a complicated emotion arose in his heart.

He knew that Xu Damao's resentment and resentment would not disappear so easily, but he would not be intimidated by his threats.

He believed that justice would eventually triumph over evil, and Xu Damao would have to spend the rest of his life in prison, paying the price for his crimes.

After returning home, He Yuzhu sat in the yard, recalling every detail of his time with Xu Damao from childhood to adulthood.

From their little fights in childhood to their open and secret struggles in adulthood, all the grievances and hatreds along the way seemed like a long movie playing in his mind.

He recalled that Xu Damao had framed his colleagues behind their backs in order to get a promotion in the factory;

For the sake of a little benefit, they try to sow discord among neighbors.

His evil deeds not only hurt others, but also led him step by step into the abyss of crime.

Although He Yuzhu has always been at odds with Xu Damao, he has always adhered to his bottom line and principles.

He works hard, helps others, and wins everyone's respect and trust.

He knew that although his life path was also full of ups and downs, compared with Xu Damao, he had a clear conscience.

A few days later, He Yuzhu received another letter from Xu Damao.

In the letter, Xu Damao was still full of resentment and unwillingness. He accused He Yuzhu of taking advantage of his misfortune when he was in trouble, and claimed that he was treated unfairly in prison and that it was He Yuzhu who was behind it.

After reading the letter, He Yuzhu sighed helplessly.

He knew that Xu Damao was being unreasonable, but he didn't want to continue arguing with him over the letter.

He decided to hand the letter over to the prison administration and let them deal with it.

However, Xu Damao did not give up.

He also used the prison visiting channels to have some of his friends pass messages to He Yuzhu, threatening him that if he did not help improve his treatment in prison, he would regret it.

He Yuzhu was very annoyed by this, so he found Xu Damao's friends and said seriously: "Tell Xu Damao that I will no longer care about his affairs.

He should take responsibility for his actions instead of trying to put the blame on me.

If he continues to harass me, I will take legal action to protect myself.”

Seeing He Yuzhu's firm attitude, Xu Damao's friends had to leave in shame.

But when Xu Damao learned the news in prison, he became even more angry and unwilling. He felt that He Yuzhu was deliberately humiliating him and making him unable to hold his head up in prison.

In prison, Xu Damao had a very difficult life.

He did not get along well with other prisoners and often quarreled over trivial matters. He always felt that others were bullying him and he was powerless to resist.

He began to miss the outside world and the days when he had fought with He Yuzhu.

Although he was not living a happy life at that time, at least he had freedom.

One day, the prison organized an ideological reform education activity for the prisoners.

Xu Damao was very resistant during the activity. He was unwilling to accept education and even had a conflict with the prison guards.

He shouted, "I'm not wrong, I shouldn't be here!"

The prison guards had to take coercive measures against him and put him in solitary confinement.

In the confinement room, Xu Damao calmed down.

He began to reflect on his behavior. Was he really wrong? But this thought was soon overwhelmed by his unwillingness.

He felt that he was just unlucky and was caught by someone.

At the same time, He Yuzhu's life outside was not peaceful.

Because of his dispute with Xu Damao, he was plagued by gossip. Some people thought that he was too heartless and should not have provoked Xu Damao when he was in trouble;

Some people support him, believing that he is upholding justice.

He Yuzhu didn't care about it and he still lived his life the way he wanted.

He worked hard, took care of his family, and was active in his community.

He wanted to prove with his actions that as long as a person adheres to justice and kindness, he can gain a foothold in this world.

A few months later, Xu Damao once again asked to see He Yuzhu in prison.

He Yuzhu hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to go meet him.

He wanted to see what Xu Damao wanted to say this time and whether there were any changes.

When they met again, He Yuzhu found that Xu Damao was in a very bad mental state.

Although there was still reluctance in his eyes, there was also some fatigue and helplessness.

"He Yuzhu, I want to have a good talk with you." Xu Damao's voice became much deeper.

He Yuzhu looked at him: "Xu Damao, what do you want to say?"

Xu Damao sighed: "I thought about it for a long time in prison, maybe I was really wrong.

But I am not willing to live my life like this. I want to ask you to do me a favor. "

He Yuzhu's mind moved: "What do you want me to do for you?"

Xu Damao hesitated for a moment and said, "I want you to help me find some study materials in prison. I want to learn some knowledge in prison, which may be useful when I get out in the future."

He Yuzhu looked at him, feeling a little surprised.

He didn't expect Xu Damao to make such a request.

He thought for a moment and said, "Xu Damao, if you really want to turn over a new leaf, I can help you.

But I hope you are sincere and not just playing tricks."

Xu Damao nodded. "I really mean it. I know I don't have many options left. I don't want to waste time in prison."

He Yuzhu looked at him and said, "Okay then. I'll help you find some information. But you have to reform yourself and don't cause trouble again."

Xu Damao looked at He Yuzhu gratefully: "Thank you, He Yuzhu, I will remember your kindness."

After He Yuzhu came out of the meeting room, he was filled with emotion.

He didn't know whether Xu Damao would really reform, but he was willing to give his former enemy a chance.

He believes that people can change as long as they have determination and perseverance.

In the following days, He Yuzhu found some study materials for Xu Damao as promised and sent them to the prison.

Xu Damao began to study seriously in prison, and his attitude gradually changed.

He was no longer full of resentment and unwillingness as before, but began to think about his future.

However, Xu Damao's transformation was not smooth sailing.

He encountered many difficulties in the learning process and sometimes felt frustrated and lost because he could not learn.

But he remembered He Yuzhu's help and mustered up the courage to continue.

He Yuzhu has also been paying attention to Xu Damao's changes.

He learned about Xu Damao's situation through the prison staff and felt a little relieved.

He hopes that Xu Damao can truly reform himself and become a new man.

As time went by, Xu Damao gradually became a role model of positive reform in prison.

Not only did he study hard himself, he also helped other prisoners to improve together. His changes were recognized by the prison administration, and his sentence was reduced to a certain extent because of his good behavior.

One day later, when Xu Damao learned that his sentence had been commuted, he was so excited that tears filled his eyes.

He knew that all this was inseparable from He Yuzhu's help.

He decided that after he was released from prison, he would thank He Yuzhu and make up for the mistakes he had made.

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Xu Damao's change was that he became honest after being bullied countless times in prison.

He recalled his life in prison during this period.

In the depressing environment of prison, Xu Damao's life was like walking on thin ice.

Soon after he was imprisoned, his arrogant and domineering personality attracted the attention of some bullies in the prison.

One day during exercise time, Xu Damao was alone in a corner of the playground, immersed in memories of his past "glory" and resentment towards his current situation.

Suddenly, several burly prisoners surrounded them. The one leading them had a face full of flesh and a fierce look in his eyes.

"Hey, isn't this the new pretty boy?"

As he spoke, he poked Xu Damao's shoulder with his finger with such force that Xu Damao staggered.

Xu Damao was about to explode, but when he looked up and saw that the other side had more people and more power, he swallowed back the harsh words that were about to come out of his mouth, but there was still a hint of stubbornness in his eyes.

"What, you're not convinced?"

The bully grabbed Xu Damao by the collar and kicked him off the ground, "You have to follow the rules here, don't you understand?"

Xu Damao's face flushed red, and he gasped for breath and said, "You...you can't do this, I will sue you."

His words caused a burst of laughter from the people around him. "Sue us? Go ahead and see who will pay attention to a wimp like you.

"After the bully finished speaking, he pushed Xu Damao hard, and he fell to the ground. His palm was scraped and the skin was burning.

After returning to the cell, Xu Damao thought he could have some peace temporarily.

But at night, when he lay on the small bed and prepared to fall asleep, a prisoner in the same cell deliberately poured foot washing water on his quilt.

"Oops, sorry, I didn't see you here," the prisoner said sarcastically.

Xu Damao jumped up angrily: "You did it on purpose!"

But the other prisoners accused him of making a fuss and threatened him that if he made trouble again, he would be in trouble.

Another time, while working in prison, Xu Damao was assigned the task of carrying heavy objects.

Because he was exhausted, his movements were a little slower.

A prisoner who looked like a supervisor came over and hit him hard on the back with the stick in his hand without saying a word.

"You're so lazy, and you still want to hang around here?"

Xu Damao was in so much pain that he couldn't even straighten his back, but he could only endure it silently.

The prisoners nearby watched coldly, and some even laughed in a low voice.

When eating in the cafeteria, Xu Damao was often bullied.

He finally got to the window for getting food and was about to take the tray when a strong prisoner suddenly cut in line in front of him and bumped into him on purpose, causing the little food on the tray to spill all over the floor.

Xu Damao looked around for help, but no one paid any attention. Only the bully shouted, "It's so shameful that we can't even have a meal."

Xu Damao felt that he had fallen into an endless dark abyss. His pride and self-esteem were ruthlessly trampled upon by these bullying incidents.

He began to realize that in this place that was completely different from the outside world, he was no longer the Xu Damao who could do whatever he wanted, but just a weak person who was bullied by others.

His heart was filled with fear and helplessness, and he often woke up from nightmares at night. His former ambitions had long been worn out, leaving only the desire to survive and deep regret for his past actions.