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

When Lou Xiao'e heard this, a glimmer of surprise quickly flashed in her eyes as bright as stars, just like a fleeting meteor in the night sky, with its sharpness and brevity that pierces the darkness.

Then, the corners of her delicate mouth curled up slightly, like a crescent moon, revealing a faint smile that was almost imperceptible.

She slowly stretched out her slender white hand, picked up the quaint and elegant teacup on the table, with an extremely graceful posture, slightly opened her red lips, and took a sip gracefully.

The warm tea flows slowly down the throat, and the refreshing coolness seems to dispel some of the haze in the heart.

She spoke slowly, her voice as gentle as the spring breeze, but with unquestionable concern: "Cao Wei, your methods are really becoming more and more sophisticated. You can actually plot against Yi Zhonghai, the shrewd old fox, so flawlessly. I really admire your clever layout from the bottom of my heart. However, you also know that Yi Zhonghai is definitely not a good person. He will never give up. In the days to come, we still have to be careful in everything we do and must not take it lightly."

As she spoke, her expression became more concerned, and her eyes moved back and forth between Cao Wei and Yu Li like a nimble bird. Her eyes were filled with hidden worry about the impending trouble, as if she could foresee the future storm.

Cao Wei waved his hand casually, his movement was graceful and easy, his face was filled with a confident smile, that smile was as dazzling as the midday sun, emitting a light that could not be ignored.

He leaned back slightly and leaned comfortably on the soft back of the chair. He looked very relaxed and comfortable, with an uninhibited smile on his face, as if all the difficulties in the world were as insignificant as ants in front of him, and nothing could make him afraid.

He said confidently, "Why should I be afraid of him? If he dares to cause trouble, I have a hundred, a thousand ways to make him retreat and return home in defeat. His little tricks are nothing compared to me. They are just the dying struggle of a clown."

His tone was filled with unquestionable certainty, as if everything was like a chess game under his control and every move was within his expectations.

Qin Huairu listened attentively, her eyes as big as copper bells, her eyes full of undisguised admiration.

She couldn't help but quickly give a thumbs up, her face was filled with uncontrollable excitement, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she said excitedly: "Cao Wei, you are really the well-deserved 'wise man' in our courtyard, resourceful and ingenious! The way you dealt with the Jia Zhang family yesterday was so straightforward and beautiful, like autumn wind sweeping fallen leaves, leaving them powerless to fight back and they could only admit defeat. Today, you were able to 'get' money from Yi Zhonghai. If this matter gets out, I guarantee that everyone in the courtyard will look at you with new eyes and respect you as a great hero. Maybe someone will come to you for advice!"

As she spoke, she excitedly gestured with her hands, the amplitude of her movements was so large that it seemed as if she wanted to release all the excitement in her heart. Her voice was filled with uncontrollable excitement, as if she was happier than if she had received a huge benefit.

Yu Li looked at everyone talking to each other. Although she tried hard to force a smile, the smile seemed a little forced. She still felt a little uneasy in her heart, like an undercurrent surging beneath the calm lake.

She frowned slightly, her long eyebrows like two tangled threads, her eyes revealed a trace of deep worry, and whispered: "But I always feel that although we feel relieved at the moment by doing this, we may be targeted by Yi Zhonghai in the yard later. He is narrow-minded like a needle eye, and will not tolerate the slightest loss. He may join forces with others to deal with us. By then, we will be in trouble and it will be difficult to escape."

As she spoke, she subconsciously leaned towards Cao Wei, as if Cao Wei was her only support in this uneasy world, and this way she could feel more secure. There was a hint of fear in her eyes, like a frightened deer.

Cao Wei stretched out his hand and gently patted Yu Li's shoulder. The movement was gentle yet powerful, as if conveying endless strength and comfort.

His eyes were firm and warm, like the warm sunshine in spring, which could melt all the ice and snow in the world. They were full of reassuring power, and his tone was full of unquestionable confidence: "Lier, don't worry, I'm here. At worst, we can expose all the dirty things and shameful deeds in this yard, let everyone see their true colors, tear off their hypocritical masks, and then they will be the rats crossing the street that everyone shouts and beats, and see how they can be arrogant and do whatever they want."

He tried to reassure Yu Li. His firm eyes and gentle actions eased the uneasiness in her heart a little, like a ray of light shining through the haze.

At this moment, Lou Xiao'e suddenly seemed to remember something extremely important, and her expression instantly became solemn, as if dark clouds instantly covered her face.

She put down the teacup in her hand, crossed her hands in front of her chest, as if building a line of defense, with a glimmer of vigilance in her eyes, and said seriously: "By the way, you have to be careful of Xu Damao. He likes to do some shameful things behind people's backs. He can't stand others being better than him and is very narrow-minded. He might take this opportunity to sow discord, spread rumors in the yard, and create chaos. We can't take it lightly and must always be vigilant."

There was a hint of nervousness in her voice, as if she had foreseen the troubles that Xu Damao might bring. Those troubles were like poisonous snakes hiding in the dark, ready to strike at any time.

Cao Wei snorted coldly, and a gleam of disdain flashed in his eyes, as sharp as a blade, as if it could see through all conspiracies and tricks.

He clenched his fists, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force, and his expression became serious, like a soldier about to go to the battlefield, as if he was ready to fight.

He said in a cold tone, "He dares! If he dares to talk nonsense, I will expose all his shameful deeds, let him have a taste of being disciplined, let him know what it means to speak out of turn, and see if he dares to do evil behind the scenes and stir up trouble again."

The voice was full of intimidation and made people shudder, as if they could hear the anger burning in his heart.

They chatted for a while, and as the topic shifted, the atmosphere gradually became relaxed, as if the dark clouds had been cleared away and the sun was shining again.

Yu Li's face was full of smiles and her eyes were sparkling, like the bright stars twinkling in the night sky, full of youthful vitality and vigor.

She excitedly held the hands of Lou Xiao'e and Qin Huairu. Those hands were warm and strong, as if they were the bond connecting their friendship and conveying her joy.

She said with anticipation in her tone: "Xiao'e, Huairu, let's go shopping together, and then find a place to have a good meal, relax, put all these worries aside, and enjoy this wonderful time!"

Her voice is clear and pleasant, as beautiful as a silver bell, full of appeal, as if it can dispel all the haze.

The corners of Lou Xiao'e's mouth rose slightly, revealing an elegant smile, like the cherry blossoms blooming in spring, beautiful and moving, exuding charming charm.

She nodded gently and said, "Okay, it's a rare opportunity like this, let's go and join in the fun, maybe we can buy something we like, and it can also add some color to our lives."

Her voice is gentle and pleasant, like the sound of a gurgling stream, making people feel extremely comfortable, as if they were in a quiet paradise.

Qin Huairu's eyes also sparkled with joy, and her face was filled with a bright smile, like a blooming sunflower, full of the breath of sunshine.

She clapped her hands and said excitedly, "This is a good idea. I haven't been shopping happily for a long time. This is a good opportunity to enjoy myself, release stress, and put all my worries behind me."

Her smile is as warm as the sunshine, making people feel happy, as if they can feel the joy in her heart spreading.

The three of them were chattering and laughing, and their cheerful laughter echoed in the room like a pleasant piece of music, full of vitality and energy, as if filling the whole room with the breath of spring.

As Yu Li spoke, she winked at Cao Wei playfully, with a hint of cunning in her eyes, like a lively elf.

She joked, "But Cao Wei must go, otherwise no one will pay for our meal!"

Everyone couldn't help laughing after hearing this. The laughter was as clear and sweet as a silver bell, echoing in the air for a long time.

Cao Wei smiled and waved his hands, looking like a wealthy man with a confident smile on his face, like the bright sun.

He said generously: "Don't worry, I'm here. I promise you guys will have good food and drinks today and have fun. Buy whatever you want. Don't worry about the money. Enjoy yourself. I'll take care of everything!"

The tone was full of heroism, making people feel his generosity, as if he was the master of the world and could fulfill all their wishes.

Cao Wei looked at the harmonious and beautiful scene before him, his heart filled with pride and satisfaction, like a farmer with a bountiful harvest.

He stood comfortably aside, with his hands folded across his chest, a happy smile on his face, thinking to himself: I am truly blessed to be able to be with these three women with different personalities but all equally lovely. This is the life that many people dream of.

Afterwards, the group of four walked towards the commercial street.

The warm sunlight was like golden threads, sprinkling on them, casting warm shadows, as if they were covered with a layer of golden gauze, making them look particularly dazzling.

When passing by the courtyard, the surroundings were as quiet as a sleeping forest, with only the occasional bird calls, like clear notes, breaking the tranquility.

Cao Wei was talking to Yu Li excitedly with a happy smile on his face. He had no idea that there was a pair of eyes staring at them in the dark, eyes full of jealousy and suspicion.

Sha Zhu had just squeezed out of the bustling crowd and was about to go to the toilet.

He hummed a tuneless little song, with his hands casually placed in his trouser pockets, walking leisurely, his steps brisk and leisurely, as if the whole world had nothing to do with him.

When I looked up inadvertently, I saw Cao Wei and three women walking out of the yard, talking and laughing.

Sha Zhu's eyes suddenly widened, as if they were about to pop out of their sockets. His originally leisurely expression disappeared without a trace in an instant, and was replaced by a look of surprise and disbelief.

His mouth was open so wide that it seemed as if a big apple could be stuffed in it. He stood there in a daze, as if he was under a spell. His brain was blank, as if it had stopped functioning.

Sha Zhu rubbed his eyes vigorously, looked carefully again, and after making sure that he was not mistaken, he could not help but mutter, "This... What's going on? When did Cao Wei become so capable that he could actually take Lou Xiao'e, Qin Huairu, and Yu Li out together? This is too incredible! I have never seen him have this ability on weekdays. This change is too big, it's like he has become a different person."

His eyes were full of confusion and jealousy, as if they were about to spit fire. He stared at Cao Wei and the others closely, as if he wanted to see through them, trying to find out the hidden secrets in them, as if it was a mystery in his heart that could not be solved.

Sha Zhu stood there in a daze, as if his soul had been taken away from him. His mind was completely confused, like a ship that had lost its direction.

His eyes were fixed on the gradually receding backs of Cao Wei and his entourage, his eyes were full of bewilderment and confusion, his thoughts were like a tangled mess, he couldn't sort them out, as if he was trapped in an endless maze.

Although Sha Zhu knew that Lou Xiao'e and Qin Huairu had a good relationship, and that they often played together with Cao Wei's wife Yu Li, the scene before him was beyond his cognition and seemed like a fairy tale.

The three women, Lou Xiao'e, Qin Huairu and Yu Li, were so intimate with Cao Wei, and they had physical contact from time to time. It was as if there was some special, unknown connection between them, like a mysterious magic.

Sha Zhu scratched his head subconsciously, his brows twisted into a knot that looked like it could pinch a fly to death, and he kept muttering, "This... What on earth is going on? This is too weird. I'm in this yard every day, how come I didn't notice that they had this kind of relationship. This is too weird, there must be something wrong."

He shook his head vigorously, trying to clear his mind, but the shocking scene was still in his mind, lingering and haunting him like a nightmare.

His eyes scanned the street back and forth, as if trying to find a clue from the surrounding environment to solve the doubts in his heart, just like looking for light in the darkness.

The old locust tree on the street swayed gently in the breeze, and its branches and leaves rustled, as if it was also puzzled by this strange scene. The rustling sound seemed to be whispering something, or as if it was mocking his ignorance.

Sha Zhu knew clearly that Yu Li was not a weak woman who could be bullied. How could she tolerate another woman being so close to her husband?

What's more, Yu Li was standing by and witnessed it all, but she acted so calmly, without any anger or dissatisfaction.

This is really too unreasonable. No matter how Sha Zhu thought about it, he felt something was wrong, as if it was an elaborate scam.

"Could it be that there is some unspeakable secret hidden in here?" Sha Zhu whispered to himself, with a sly look in his eyes, like the eyes of a night owl.

He began to frantically search for various possible answers in his mind, but every guess was denied by himself one by one, as if he was trapped in an endless dead loop.

He thought about Cao Wei's daily behavior and felt that he was not the kind of person who would do such a thing, but the facts before him made him doubt, as if he was in a vortex of contradiction.

Sha Zhu felt like his heart was being scratched by a cat. Curiosity and jealousy intertwined together, making him restless, like an ant on hot pan.

He bit his lips tightly and clenched his hands into fists unconsciously. His knuckles turned white from the force, as if he wanted to crush something.

He was unwilling to let the matter go in such a muddle, and decided to get to the bottom of the truth, no matter how much effort it took, as if it was the most important mission in his life.

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