Siheyuan: Starting from the Old Society

But who is it? Yi Zhonghai frowned and fell into deep thought...

That night, a piece of news spread like wildfire in the courtyard: what Qin Huairu stole was a bag of flour from the factory cafeteria, and the person who reported her was actually Sha Zhu!

Sha Zhu reported Qin Huairu? !

This news was like a bomb, causing a storm in the courtyard. Everyone knew that Sha Zhu had a deep affection for Qin Huairu and wanted to give her his heart, so how could he do such a thing?

"Did this idiot Zhu take the wrong medicine? How could he possibly report Qin Huairu?"

"Who knows? Maybe his brain is confused again. This idiot Zhu never does things in a regular way."

"I think this matter is not that simple. Maybe there is some misunderstanding..."

Everyone was talking about it, but no one could explain it.

Yi Zhonghai was so shocked that he couldn't recover for a long time. He couldn't understand why Sha Zhu would do such a thing? He saw with his own eyes that Sha Zhu was very caring towards Qin Huairu, and even offended his own sister for her. How could he report her?

"No, I have to go find Sha Zhu and ask him clearly!" Yi Zhonghai was extremely anxious. He felt that there must be some misunderstanding here. He must find out the truth and not let Qin Huairu suffer in vain.

He hurried to Sha Zhu's house and knocked, but no one answered.

"Shazhu! Shazhu! Are you at home?" Yi Zhonghai raised his voice, but still got no response.

"Where did this idiot Zhu go?" Yi Zhonghai became even more confused and decided to go to the factory to look for him.

......

In the cafeteria of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, Sha Zhu was busy in the kitchen. He was humming a little tune while cutting vegetables skillfully and seemed to be in a good mood.

Yi Zhonghai hurried into the kitchen, grabbed Sha Zhu's arm, and asked anxiously, "Sha Zhu, tell me honestly, did you do what happened to Qin Huairu?"

Sha Zhu was startled by Yi Zhonghai's sudden action. He put down the kitchen knife and looked at Yi Zhonghai blankly: "Uncle, what are you talking about? What happened to Qin Huairu?"

"Are you still pretending to be stupid? Someone reported that Qin Huairu stole the flour from the cafeteria, and now she has been taken away by the security department!" Yi Zhonghai said angrily.

"What?!" Sha Zhu's eyes widened in disbelief. "How is this possible? How could Qin Huairu steal something?"

"What are you talking about! The one who reported her is you!" Yi Zhonghai glared at Sha Zhu, his eyes full of disappointment and anger.

"I reported it?" Sha Zhu seemed to have heard a big joke. He pointed at his nose and said in disbelief, "Uncle, please stop joking. Why would I report Qin Huairu? You know how I feel about her. I want to give her my heart. How could I hurt her?"

"Then tell me, if it wasn't you who reported it, then who did it? The people from the security department said it themselves, and there are witnesses and evidence!" Yi Zhonghai pressed.

"This..." Sha Zhu was suddenly speechless, he didn't know how to explain it.

Yi Zhonghai looked at Sha Zhu's expression and was a little shaken. Could it be that Sha Zhu really didn't do it? But if it wasn't Sha Zhu, then who could it be?

At this moment, the door of the cafeteria was kicked open and a tall figure appeared at the door. In the afternoon sunlight, it was unclear who the person was.

When the news reached Sha Zhu's ears, he was stirring the wok in the kitchen. The hot oil splashed on his arm, scalding him and making him shiver. The food in the pot almost fell over.

"Silly Zhu, you did this on purpose, didn't you? Qin Huairu stealing things is none of your business, why are you reporting her?!"

Liu Lan in the cafeteria yelled, and everyone in the kitchen looked over and talked about it.

Sha Zhu was originally a person with a short temper, and Liu Lan's yelling made him even more angry. He slammed the spatula on the stove, pointed at Liu Lan's nose and cursed: "You stinky woman, stop talking nonsense here! When did I report Qin Huairu? Who saw it? Do you have any evidence? Don't think that I dare not beat you just because you are a woman!"

Liu Lan was not to be outdone. She put her hands on her hips and spitted everywhere. "How dare you! You are such a heartless person. Qin Huairu has always been very kind to you, but you turned her kindness against her and framed her! Are you still a human being?"

"Fuck you!" Sha Zhu was so angry that his face turned red and his neck became thick. He rolled up his sleeves and was about to start fighting.

"Stop it!" Ma Huateng from the cafeteria stood up and grabbed Sha Zhu, "If you two want to fight, go home and don't embarrass yourself here!"

Sha Zhu and Liu Lan finally calmed down, but they were still cursing at each other and neither of them was willing to give in.

Ma Huateng sighed, pulled Sha Zhu aside, and said in a low voice: "Zhu Zi, what's going on? Did you really report Qin Huairu?"

Sha Zhu looked aggrieved and swore, "I really have no conscience! How could I possibly report Qin Huairu? I wish I could give her my heart..."

"Then explain to me how this news came out?" Ma Huateng interrupted his embarrassing words.

Sha Zhu was stunned. He also wanted to know who spread the news, but he had been sleeping at home last night and had not gone out at all, let alone going to the security department to report Qin Huairu.

"I...I don't know either..." Shazhu scratched his head, puzzled.

"Okay, don't think about it for now. There must be something fishy about this matter. I'll go and find out who is behind this." Ma Huateng patted Sha Zhu's shoulder, turned around and left the kitchen.

Sha Zhu stood there alone, feeling as if he was being scratched by a cat. Although he and Qin Huairu quarreled with each other, he really liked her in his heart, so how could he report her?

"Could it be that bastard Xu Damao who did it?" Sha Zhu suddenly thought of a possibility, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes, "Yes, it must be that grandson! Apart from him, who else would be so insidious and vicious to frame Qin Huairu!"

The more Sha Zhu thought about it, the more he felt that it was possible. He was furious and decided to go to Xu Damao to settle the score. He rushed out of the cafeteria in a rage and went straight to Xu Damao's house.

At this time, Xu Damao was lying on the bed, dreaming about his life.

He dreamed that he became the leader of the factory, calling the shots and being omnipotent. Qin Huairu became his lover, obeying him in everything and coming whenever he called. Sha Zhu became his follower, nodding and bowing to him, obeying his orders.

"Chief Xu, please have some tea!" Qin Huairu said in a delicate voice, holding a cup of fragrant tea.

"Chief Xu, please have a cigarette!" Sha Zhu lit a cigarette and handed it to his mouth respectfully.

Xu Damao was very proud. He blew out a puff of smoke, put his arms around Qin Huairu's waist, and was about to touch her all over when suddenly, the door was kicked open...

Who? But those eyes seemed to be burning with rage, which scared Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai so much that they froze in place.

"Shazhu, get out here!" the man roared, his voice full of anger and murderous intent.

Sha Zhu reported Qin Huairu? !

This news was like a bomb, causing a storm in the courtyard. Everyone knew what Sha Zhu thought of Qin Huairu.

"Is this idiot Zhu crazy? How could he possibly report Qin Huairu?"

"I think it's probably because Qin Huairu didn't know what was good for her and rejected Sha Zhu, and Sha Zhu turned his love into hatred, so he did this!"

"Tsk tsk tsk, this is really a case of a dog biting Lu Dongbin, not knowing how to appreciate a good person's kindness!"

......

Everyone was talking at once, discussing the matter, and looking at Sha Zhu with eyes full of suspicion and contempt.

Yi Zhonghai was so angry that he blew his beard and glared. He found Sha Zhu and scolded him: "Sha Zhu, Sha Zhu, what can I say about you? Did you get kicked in the head by a donkey or caught in a door? How can you report Qin Huairu? Aren't you pushing her to death?!"

Sha Zhu lowered his head and said nothing, allowing Yi Zhonghai to spit all over his face.

"Why don't you say something! Are you mute?!" Yi Zhonghai became even more angry when he saw Sha Zhu didn't say anything.

Sha Zhu then raised his head, his eyes full of grievance and helplessness: "Uncle, do you think I want to report her? I was forced to do it!"

"Forced? Who forced you?" Yi Zhonghai was stunned.

"Yes..." Sha Zhu was about to speak, but he seemed to suddenly think of something and swallowed his words back, just shook his head and sighed, "Oh, forget it, I won't say it, you won't believe it even if I say it."

Yi Zhonghai was even more confused when he saw that he was hesitant to speak, but he also knew that now was not the time to ask further questions. The most urgent task was to get Qin Huairu out of the security department first.

"Okay, let's put this matter aside for now. I'm going to go find Section Chief Liu now to see if we can get Qin Huairu out on bail." Yi Zhonghai said as he turned around and was about to leave.

"Uncle, don't waste your energy." Sha Zhu suddenly stopped him, "Section Chief Liu said that this matter cannot be discussed, unless..."

"Unless what?" Yi Zhonghai asked hurriedly.

"Unless someone can provide evidence to prove that Qin Huairu was wronged." Sha Zhu sighed, his tone heavy.

Yi Zhonghai was stunned. How could this be possible? Who would frame Qin Huairu?

He frowned and fell into deep thought...

At the same time, on the other side of the courtyard, Xu Damao's family was filled with laughter.

Xu Damao sat in a chair, drinking a little wine and listening to Lou Xiaoe's report with a smug look on his face.

"Boss, this move of yours is really brilliant! Qin Huairu has been captured. Let's see how she can still be so arrogant in the courtyard this time!" Lou Xiao'e looked at Xu Damao with admiration, her eyes flashing with excitement.

"Humph, you want to fight me? She's still a little naive!" Xu Damao sneered, raised his head and drank the wine in the glass. "This time, I will not only ruin her reputation, but also make her unable to stay in this hospital!"