Siheyuan: I live next door to Xu Damao, my last name is Cao

Jia Zhang was like an enraged lion, striding towards Qin Huairu's new home with great momentum.

Her eyes were burning with anger and her heart was filled with determination, as if she was about to engage in a fierce duel with Qin Huairu.

Along the way, Jia Zhang's mind was constantly rotating like a slide show. Qin Huairu's smug face, the brand new and dazzling house, and the seemingly happy life scenes kept flashing before her eyes. Each scene was like a sharp knife, piercing her heart and making her anger more intense.

Her steps involuntarily became faster and faster, as if only by reaching Qin Huairu's home as soon as possible could she vent the anger in her heart.

When Jia Zhang finally arrived at Qin Huairu's new home, she raised her hand without hesitation and knocked on the door hard.

The knocking sound was like the passionate war drums on the battlefield, "dong dong dong" sounding non-stop, as if announcing her fierce approach to the people in the house.

At this time, Qin Huairu was chatting leisurely with Lou Xiaoe at home. The relaxed and happy atmosphere was broken by the sudden knock on the door, and she couldn't help feeling confused.

Qin Huairu stood up and walked to the door, slowly opened it, and when she saw Jia Zhang's face distorted by anger, she immediately understood everything.

Qin Huairu's face darkened instantly, as if covered with dark clouds. She said coldly, "Jia Zhang, what are you doing here?"

Her voice was full of vigilance and dissatisfaction, as if she was facing a ferocious beast that might pounce on her at any time, and she subconsciously wanted to guard against Jia Zhang's attack.

Jia Zhang ignored Qin Huairu's attitude. She suddenly pointed her finger at Qin Huairu's nose and cursed: "Qin Huairu, you have no conscience. You took our money to build a house. Return the money to us immediately."

Jia Zhang's voice was sharp and piercing, like a sharp whistle, breaking the tranquility of the yard, as if accusing Qin Huairu of infidelity and injustice, and wanting to let the whole world know Qin Huairu's "evil deeds".

Qin Huairu's face became even gloomier, and she responded firmly: "Jia Zhang, I deserve the three hundred yuan. I have been in your family for so many years, and even if I have no merit, I have worked hard. This house was not built with the three hundred yuan."

Qin Huairu's voice was firm and powerful, and her eyes revealed an unquestionable light. She would not be easily bullied by Jia Zhang's unreasonable behavior. She knew very well what she had contributed to the Jia family. The three hundred yuan was the compensation she deserved, and she would not compromise easily.

However, Jia Zhang didn't listen to Qin Huairu's explanation at all. She continued to scold unreasonably: "Don't quibble. It must have been built with our money. If you don't pay me back today, I won't leave."

Having said that, Jia Zhang sat down heavily on the ground and started to throw a tantrum.

She kept slapping the ground with her hands, kicking her feet, and shouting in a sharp and piercing voice, as if she wanted to convey her dissatisfaction in her heart to everyone and announce her grievance and unwillingness to the whole world.

Lou Xiao'e heard the noise outside and walked out with a frown.

Seeing Jia Zhang's shrewish appearance, she was filled with helplessness and dissatisfaction. She really couldn't understand how there could be such an unreasonable person in the world.

"Aunt Jia, what are you doing? Can't we talk it out nicely?"

Lou Xiao'e tried her best to keep her voice calm, but she could not hide her dissatisfaction and helplessness.

When Jia Zhang saw Lou Xiao'e, she not only did not restrain herself, but became even more arrogant. She shouted, "This is a matter between Qin Huairu and me, don't interfere. She took our money, so she has to return it."

Her voice was sharp and piercing, as if she was accusing Lou Xiao'e of meddling in other people's affairs and wanted to drag Lou Xiao'e into the dispute as well.

Qin Huairu looked at Jia Zhang's unreasonable behavior and felt angry and helpless.

She knew very well that it was impossible to reason with Jia Zhang, but she did not want to compromise easily. She could not let Jia Zhang succeed.

"Ms. Jia Zhang, don't make a fuss here. I won't give you the money."

Qin Huairu's voice was firm and powerful. She straightened her back, and her eyes revealed a firm determination. She would not be intimidated by Jia Zhang's temper. She would protect her rights and dignity.

When Jia Zhang heard this, she became even angrier. She rolled on the ground more violently and cried even louder.

Her hair was scattered messily on her face, and her expression was distorted and ferocious, as if she wanted to vent all the resentment in her heart in this way.

When the other people in the courtyard heard the noise, they also gathered around.

Some people, out of kindness, advised Jia Zhang to stop making trouble, hoping to calm the dispute; while some people just stood aside and pointed fingers, with a mentality of watching the fun. The yard was in chaos for a while, like a noisy vegetable market.

Lou Xiao'e stood there, looking at the chaotic and noisy scene in front of her, her brows tightly furrowed, her heart like a tangled mess, and she was extremely annoyed.

She knew very well that if this situation was allowed to continue, things would only get worse and worse and would never be properly resolved.

So, the top priority is to find someone who is capable and can handle this difficult issue fairly and impartially.

After much thought, Lou Xiao'e felt that only the staff of the street office could take on this important task.

Having made up her mind, Lou Xiao'e turned her head to look at Qin Huairu and said firmly, "Don't pay attention to her. I'll go get the people from the street office now!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Lou Xiao'e turned around without hesitation and hurriedly left the yard with big strides.

Her steps were extremely firm and powerful, yet also a little anxious and hurried, as if she did not want to stay any longer and just wanted to escape from this chaotic place as soon as possible.

At this moment, Jia Zhang, who had been sitting on the ground and making a fuss, caught a glimpse of Lou Xiao'e's hurriedly leaving figure and was immediately frightened.

In fact, she knew in her heart that it was unreasonable for her to do so, but the three hundred yuan was too important to her, it was like a life-saving straw, and she could not let it go willingly no matter what.

Therefore, although she was a little scared inside, Jia Zhang still gritted her teeth and continued to be unreasonable and swear loudly, trying to put tremendous psychological pressure on Qin Huairu and force her to hand over the money.

Her voice was already a little hoarse, but she still kept shouting, as if she was trying to use her voice to cover up her inner fear and anxiety.

Not long after, Lou Xiao'e led several street office staff members and hurried into the yard.

Aunt Li was standing in the crowd, staring at Jia Zhang sternly.

When she saw Jia Zhang making a scene again, her anger was instantly ignited. She could no longer suppress her emotions and shouted, "Jia Zhang, what are you doing? Why are you so noisy all day long?"

Jia Zhang was originally very angry, but when she looked carefully and found that the person coming was Aunt Li again, her heart couldn't help but skip a beat.

You know, it was this Aunt Li who sent her to the police station herself last time!

Recalling the scene at that time, Jia Zhang couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart and she involuntarily took two steps back.

However, when she thought of the three hundred dollars, greed surged in her heart again, and she mustered up the courage to put on a tough attitude.

Jia Zhang was seen with her neck stiffened, her eyes as big as copper bells, and she kept yelling.

"Aunt Li, you have to make the decision for me! Qin Huairu actually used our Jia family's money to build a house. She must return the money to me no matter what! How am I, an old and helpless woman, going to live without this money?"

As she spoke, her voice trembled slightly, as if she wanted to arouse everyone's sympathy in this way.

Aunt Li looked at her seriously, her eyes revealing majesty and unquestionable, and said: "Jia Zhang, wake up! Qin Huairu has nothing to do with your family anymore. When you divorced, this money was agreed to be compensation for her. If you continue to act like a rogue, I will arrest you and let you undergo reform!"

When Jia Zhang heard that she was going to be arrested and reformed, her heart tightened. She thought back to her days at the police station. The cold walls and serious policemen made her feel scared.

But she still insisted, "Aunt Li, you can't be partial! When Qin Huairu was at our house, she took advantage of us. Maybe this house was built with the money she stole from us!"

Aunt Li frowned, a trace of impatience flashed in her eyes, and said, "Don't talk nonsense! Qin Huairu has been taking care of your family without complaint during the years she has been in your house. Even if she has no merits, she has worked hard. This three hundred yuan is what she deserves. Don't keep pestering her!"

Seeing Aunt Li's firm attitude, Jia Zhang looked at the neighbors who were watching around her and began to cry.

Jia Zhang's tears and snot flowed down, her voice was miserable and complaining: "Dear neighbors, please give me some justice! I am an old lonely woman, how can it be easy? Qin Huairu just took our money away like this, how can I live in the future!"

However, the neighbors did not buy her story.

The first lady frowned and looked at Jia Zhang and said, "Jia Zhang, please stop making a fuss. Qin Huairu has paid so much for your family. This money is what she deserves."

The third uncle couldn't help but accuse him, "You always like to take advantage of others, and now you are causing trouble. It's really outrageous!"

When Jia Zhang saw that her neighbors refused to help her, she became even more anxious.

Her eyes revealed despair and anger, and she suddenly rushed towards Qin Huairu desperately, trying to hold her back, as if she could get the money as long as she caught Qin Huairu.

"Qin Huairu, you must give me the money today, or I will never let you go!"

Jia Zhang's voice was full of madness and determination.

Qin Huairu quickly stepped back with a look of horror on her face.

Seeing this, Lou Xiao'e quickly stood in front of Qin Huairu, opened her arms, like a hen protecting her chicks, and said to Jia Zhang: "Aunt Jia, don't go too far! The money originally belonged to Qin Huairu. If you continue to make a fuss like this, it will not do you any good!"

Aunt Li also stepped forward, tightly grasped Jia Zhang's arm, and warned: "Jia Zhang, if you do this again, I will have someone send you to the police station! Think carefully, do you want money or a stable life!"

Jia Zhang stopped and stood where she was, her eyes revealing hesitation and unwillingness. Her body was trembling slightly, and her heart was full of contradictions and struggles.

When Jia Zhang heard what Aunt Li said, and that she was going to be sent to the police station, she recalled her previous time at the police station, and her face instantly turned pale, without a trace of blood.

The horrible memories flooded into her mind, and she finally felt a little scared, but there was still a hint of unwillingness in her eyes.

She pursed her lips, wanting to refute but not daring to speak loudly: "Aunt Li, Qin Huairu has been in our house for so many years, eating and drinking at our expense, why shouldn't she return the money to me? I...I have no choice, I'm an old woman, and life is hard."

Aunt Li frowned, looked at Jia Zhang seriously and said, "Don't make a fuss here. When Qin Huairu was in the Jia family, everyone saw how much she contributed to your family. She served you and your children, and took care of the housework. Even if she didn't have any merit, she worked hard. These three hundred yuan are the compensation she deserves. If you continue to be unreasonable, don't blame me for being rude."

After hearing this, although Jia Zhang was still not convinced, she did not dare to throw a tantrum like she did just now.

She slowly sat down on the ground, muttering softly: "How am I going to live in the future..."

At this time, Qin Huairu stepped forward and said, "Jia Zhang, although I have no relationship with your family anymore, I have not forgotten the friendship we had in the past. If you are really in trouble, you can tell me. If we all think you are really in trouble, we can help you, but you shouldn't make trouble like this. This money is indeed what I deserve, and I can't give it to you."

The other people in the yard also nodded, thinking that what Qin Huairu said made sense.

Yan Bugui looked at the unreasonable Jia Zhang and tried to persuade her, "Jia Zhang, please stop making trouble. We are all neighbors. We see each other every day. You are making everyone feel uneasy."

The third aunt also echoed Yan Bugui and said, "Qin Huairu has had a hard time too, just let her go."

When Jia Zhang saw that everyone was on Qin Huairu's side, she felt even more aggrieved and angry.

She felt isolated and helpless, as if the whole world was against her.

But Jia Zhang also knew that with Aunt Li around, she would not be able to gain any benefits today.

Jia Zhang slowly got up from the ground and patted the dirt off her body. Her movements seemed somewhat weak and lonely.

She glared at Qin Huairu fiercely, as if she wanted to convey all her resentment through this look, and said, "Qin Huairu, don't be complacent. This matter is not over yet. Don't even think about having an easy life in the future!"

After saying this, Jia Zhang left in shame.

Aunt Li shouted from behind: "Jia Zhang, if you dare to make trouble again, I will never let you go!"

Jia Zhang left without looking back, her back looking so lonely and insignificant.

The people in the yard gradually dispersed, and the originally bustling yard returned to calm.

Lou Xiao'e breathed a sigh of relief and said to Qin Huairu, "We finally got rid of her. We have to be careful next time. Jia Zhang might come up with something weird again."

Qin Huairu nodded, feeling deeply moved.

She knew that the entanglement with Jia Zhang might not end so easily, but she would face it bravely and protect her current life. No matter how many storms there would be in the future, she would not back down easily.

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