Siheyuan: Struggle in the Red Era

The air pressure in Siheyuan has been very low recently.

Ever since Xiao Li caused that incident, everyone suddenly discovered that there was such a ruthless person hiding in the yard. They had to be much more careful when talking to each other, as no one could stand being reported by someone.

And Xiao Li, it seemed, went out early and came back late every day for the purpose of investigation, which made Yan Bugui's wallet fatter, making some people very greedy.

Chen Zhaodi lived in fear every day.

It is not scary to know that Chen Datou and his wife might be enemy spies. What is scary is that this couple of enemy spies are particularly cunning. Before there is sufficient evidence to prove the identity of the couple, preserving themselves is the first priority.

Therefore, when Hu Meihua was busy at the factory and often lived in National Cotton No. 1, and Chen Datou's temper became increasingly violent and he would often start beating and smashing things, she decisively chose not to go home every day if possible.

The reason I asked was that I was afraid of being beaten to death by Chen Datou.

So, under the sympathetic eyes of everyone in the courtyard, Chen Zhaodi would run out after finishing her housework every day. She would run out of Nanluoguxiang and put on makeup to exchange supplies with others.

As time went by, Xiao Li seemed to have not found anything, and the atmosphere in the compound gradually became relaxed.

February 2th was Sunday, and everyone was resting. Early in the morning, every household got up to light a fire and cook. Yan Bugui was fiddling with the flowers and plants he raised in front of the screen wall.

Suddenly, a group of people walked quickly into the door, led by Xiao Li, who had not returned home since get off work yesterday.

Yan Bugui's smiling face fell when he saw the police officers following Xiao Li.

"Xiao Li, what are you doing?" Yan Bugui asked hesitantly.

"Third uncle, I asked the police to investigate the person who reported my uncle. Now they have found the person and are arresting him."

There was a dark circle around Xiao Li's eyes, and it was obvious that he hadn't had a good rest for a long time. He didn't waste time talking to Yan Bugui, and directly said to a policeman who came with him: "Chief Zhang, Chen Datou's house is in the backyard. At this time, he should not have gone out yet."

Zhang Suo nodded.

A group of people quickly walked towards the backyard.

Yan Bugui’s eyes widened, and he didn’t dare to say anything. He quickly dropped the broken kettle and ran to the backyard.

There is a lot of noise in the backyard now.

Chen Datou was being twisted by two policemen, shouting out his innocence: "It's not me. I'm just a tricycle rider. I transport people and goods on the street every day. How could I have the ability to mess with Xiao Li?"

Chen Guangzong was hugged from behind by a police officer, who was still punching and kicking, shouting, "Let me go, let me go, I'll beat you to death, I'll beat you to death."

Chen Zhaodi stood under the eaves and watched all this coldly.

Zhang said bluntly: "Don't think you are doing it cleanly. The fact that we came to your door means we have evidence. Take you away."

Xiao Li breathed a sigh of relief. He had finally caught the person who was behind his plot. He could say that he had done his duty to the original owner and his uncle.

Chen Zhaodi blinked, walked to Xiao Li, and pulled his sleeve: "What's going on?"

When Xiao Li saw Chen Zhaodi, a trace of guilt flashed in his eyes, but soon, that trace of guilt was suppressed, and he whispered: "Your father found someone to report my uncle, so..."

Chen Zhaodi stared at him and said, "Did you find out what else he did?"

Xiao Li was surprised, but he still needed to keep it secret until the matter was fully investigated, so he shook his head and said, "I don't know about that. Let's wait for the notification from the police."

Chen Zhaodi looked at Xiao Li carefully for a while, and Xiao Li touched his nose guiltily, then turned and ran towards Zhang, saying, "Uncle, wait, I want to report it."

She guessed that the police must have caught some traces of Chen Datou's movements, otherwise, there would be no need to make such a big fuss just to find someone to report a private school teacher.

The opportunity is perfect now. If she comes forward to report it, she can separate herself from this family, which will make it much easier to deal with it later.

On the contrary, if the police really found out something through Chen Datou, she would be classified as the child of a spy, and her future life would be ruined.

Chief Zhang's expression froze and he lowered his head and said, "Are you Chen Zhaodi? What do you want to report?" Before coming to arrest people, they investigated the suspect's social relations and knew who the person in front of them was.

Chen Zhaodi pointed her finger at Chen Datou and said, "I report Chen Datou and Hu Meihua as enemy agents hiding among the people!"

As soon as she said this, the two policemen who were holding Chen Datou down immediately pressed him to the ground, and the people watching around him all shut their mouths in surprise.

Chen Datou struggled desperately, cursing, "Zhao Di, you bitch, why didn't I beat you to death earlier? Do you really want to kill me? Just wait until I come back and see if I can't beat you to death."

Zhang stared at Chen Zhaodi and said, "You are their daughter, right? Do you know what your report means?"

Chen Zhaodi nodded firmly and said, "I know, I have evidence, uncle, please follow me."

Chen Datou was anxious and struggled even harder: "Zhao Di, what nonsense are you talking about? Do you really want to kill me and your mother?"

Chen Zhaodi reminded Zhang: "Hu Meihua is still at work at Guomian, so we need to arrest her as soon as possible."

Zhang Suo nodded and followed Chen Zhaodi into the bedroom of Chen Datou and his wife.

Chen Zhaodi pointed to the chest of drawers and said, "It's right here. There is a clay pot buried underground. There is a lot of gold hidden in it, as well as two pistols and bullets."

Two policemen stepped forward, moved the chest of drawers, pried up the floor tiles, and indeed found a clay jar. They also easily found pistol bullets and a large amount of valuables.

Judging from what Chen Datou has done during this period, and the possession of these properties and pistol bullets, it can be confirmed that he is an enemy spy.

Chief Zhang immediately arranged for people to go to Guomian No. 1 to capture Hu Meihua, while the rest of the people began to dig out earthenware jars and search all the rooms in the Chen family.

Chen Zhaodi watched the police digging up the clay jars. Although it was a pity that all these things had to be turned over to the government, she had her own space and would not be short of money in the future, so it didn't matter.

She looked up and said to Li, "I am not their biological child. They must have kidnapped me from somewhere. You see, I don't look like them at all. I am just a slave in this family. They beat and scold me at will. If I hadn't been lucky, I would have been beaten to death by Chen Datou several times over the years. Last year, I was almost beaten to death by Chen Datou. They didn't even treat me. I stayed in bed for three days before I woke up. Later, I fainted after being pushed by the third aunt. The doctor couldn't find out what was wrong. Maybe I was beaten by Chen Datou."

Li looked at her carefully and found that she did not look like Chen Datou and his son. He could ask the couple about her origins during the interrogation.

Seeing that everything that needed to be said had been said, Chen Zhaodi left the room so as not to hinder the police's investigation.

Chen Datou had already been escorted away in the yard, leaving Chen Guangzong standing alone under the eaves. When he saw Chen Zhaodi coming out, he immediately ran over with his fists clenched, shouting, "I'm going to beat you to death, you bitch!" and punched Chen Zhaodi in the head.

Halfway through the journey, Xiao Li raised his foot and kicked him far away.