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

In Xu Damao's slightly cramped house, the dim light flickered under the ravages of the cold wind. The light and shadows kept shaking, casting a hazy and strange halo on every object in the house. The whole house was filled with a depressing and tense atmosphere.

When Xu Damao heard what Sha Zhu said, the smile on his face, which was as bright as the warm spring sun, froze instantly, as if it was suddenly covered by a layer of frost, becoming stiff and cold.

His eyes were wide open, filled with shock and disbelief, as if he had heard some absurd fairy tale.

Subconsciously, he raised his hand to support his forehead, his fingers unconsciously rubbing his temples, trying to ease the dizziness brought about by the sudden shock. His brows were tightly twisted into a knot, and his face was full of entanglement and deep confusion.

In his past understanding, although Cao Wei would occasionally play some tricks on his mind, he was generally a loyal person. He could not in any way associate the familiar Cao Wei with such a despicable act as stealing his brother's wife.

However, Sha Zhu spoke very confidently, with a firm tone and a sincere expression, it didn't seem like he was lying.

This made Xu Damao's mind go blank for a moment, as if all his thoughts were sucked away by an invisible big hand, and he fell into complete panic and at a loss.

"Silly Zhu, what you said is too outrageous."

Xu Damao's voice rose unconsciously, with a hint of urgency and doubt, and even a hint of uncontrollable anger; the voice echoed in the slightly small room.

"How could Cao Wei do such a thing? He is always friendly to me, how could he do such a despicable thing?"

As he spoke, he paced back and forth in the room, his steps hurried and flustered, completely lacking his usual leisurely and arrogant demeanor. At this moment, he was more like a trapped beast, full of anger and unwillingness.

After hearing this, Sha Zhu couldn't help but sigh, his face full of helplessness and anger. He looked like a man who had been betrayed by the whole world, with no place to vent the grievances and anger in his heart.

"I saw it with my own eyes, how could it be false?" His voice trembled slightly with anger, with a trembling ending, as if the emotions that had been suppressed for so long had finally found a breakthrough at this moment.

"Just this afternoon, in the clothing store, I saw it very clearly."

He paused, and the unbearable scene involuntarily emerged in his mind again. His eyes instantly ignited with rage, as if to ignite the air around him.

"They are probably still eating at Donglaishun in Wangfujing. Why don't you come with me to take a look?"

He took a step forward and waved his hands in the air, as if trying to grasp the source of his anger, or as if trying to drive away the rage that was surging like a tide in his heart.

Xu Damao was still doubtful at first, secretly wondering if Sha Zhu was up to something bad and wanted to trick him out and then find a chance to teach him a lesson.

After all, they had a lot of grievances between them, and the scenes of quarrels and fights were still vivid in people's minds. It was possible that Sha Zhu could really do such a thing.

But when he heard Sha Zhu say that he was going to Wangfujing, his heart was shocked and he believed it instantly.

He knew in his heart that if Sha Zhu really wanted to harm him, he would definitely not choose Wangfujing where there were many people and eyes. That was not a good place to act wildly, and causing trouble there would only bring him more trouble.

So it seems that Cao Wei and Lou Xiao'e are really together, and Qin Huairu is involved?

As soon as this thought came to his mind, Xu Damao felt a buzzing sound in his head, as if it had been hit hard by a heavy hammer. His entire brain went blank, and his thoughts seemed to have stopped.

He stood there, his eyes full of confusion, and his mind kept echoing: What the hell is going on, why are these two people together?

He just couldn't understand why Cao Wei, whom he once regarded as a good brother, would attack his ex-wife. This betrayal made him feel extremely angry and humiliated, as if a sharp knife had stabbed straight into his heart and was still stirring.

His fists clenched unconsciously, and the blue veins on the back of his hands bulged out like angry little snakes wriggling under his skin. The rage in his heart burned fiercely, as if it would devour him whole. His breathing became rapid, and his chest heaved violently.

"Didn't Cao Wei say that he and I are best brothers?"

Xu Damao roared in his heart, the sound echoing in his chest and causing him to have some tinnitus.

"A brother wants to steal my wife like this? No, I have to go find Cao Wei and ask him what's going on."

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He paced back and forth in the room faster and faster, and kept muttering to himself. His words were full of anger and unwillingness, as if he wanted to vent all his dissatisfaction through his muttering.

Then, Xu Damao took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, looked at Sha Zhu, and asked, "You came to me just to tell me this? Is there anything else?"

Although he tried to keep his voice calm, one could still hear the suppressed anger in it. Beneath that calm surface was a heart filled with rage.

Sha Zhu took a step forward and clenched his hands into fists. His knuckles turned white from the force. His hands seemed to crush the air, making a "crackling" sound, as if telling of his inner anger.

"Let's work together to find a way to deal with Cao Wei. I really can't stand this kid anymore."

His voice trembled slightly with anger, with a trembling hoarseness, and his eyes were burning with rage, which seemed to burn everything around it to ashes.

"Look, our courtyard is almost completely destroyed by him. He stole your wife, can you bear this?"

His eyes were staring straight at Xu Damao, as if he wanted to convey the anger in his heart to him so that he could also feel the heat of the anger.

There was a cold light flashing in Xu Damao's eyes, and that light seemed to be able to freeze everything, bringing with it a chilling chill that made people shudder.

He gritted his teeth and said word by word: "We really need to settle the accounts. We can't just let this go."

At this moment, the anger in his heart burned like a raging fire. The grudges between him and Sha Zhu became insignificant at this moment. In the face of this strong sense of betrayal, those past conflicts seemed not worth mentioning.

The common enemy made them temporarily put aside their prejudices and stand on the same front.

The two men's eyes met, and they saw the firmness and determination in each other's eyes. A "revenge plan" against Cao Wei seemed to be about to begin, and there seemed to be a hint of tense gunpowder in the air.

Xu Damao paced back and forth in the room, his steps quick and heavy, and every step seemed to be stepping on his heart, making a dull sound.

Suddenly, he stopped and showed a sly smile on his face: "Shazhu, I know a few buddies in the underworld. I have a good relationship with them. I can ask them to cause some trouble for Cao Wei."

As he spoke, he tapped the tabletop with his fingers. The rhythmic tapping seemed like the prelude to his inner revenge plan, as if he had already thought out every detail of the plan in his mind.

When Sha Zhu heard this, his eyes lit up for a second, but he quickly frowned again: "Is it reliable? Don't let it cause more trouble."

There was a hint of worry in his eyes. After all, if this matter was not handled properly, the consequences would be disastrous and might bring endless trouble to both himself and Xu Damao.

Xu Damao patted his chest, his face full of confidence, and said loudly: "Brother Bao, I am a professional. I have been to the police station many times, so I am familiar with handling such matters."

As he spoke, he rubbed his fingers gently, hinting at the money issue, "It's just that it will cost some money to go up and down. After all, people can't help you for free."

A trace of helplessness flashed across his face. In this world, if you want to get something done, you have to spend money. This is the reality he has to accept.

Sha Zhu nodded, he knew the rule. In this world, if you want others to work hard for you, you have to pay for it.

But when he thought about having to pay out another sum of money, he still felt a little painful. He was still a little short of money at the moment. He had just borrowed money from an old man some time ago and hadn't paid it back yet.

But when he thought of Cao Wei's smug look and Qin Huairu's betrayal, he gritted his teeth and decided to endure it.

He secretly swore in his heart that this money must not be wasted. He must make Cao Wei pay a heavy price and make him regret what he had done.

Seeing Sha Zhu nod, Xu Damao continued, "Okay, let's just settle this matter briefly. I'll go find out the situation first and then give you a letter."

There was a hint of determination in his eyes, as if he had already seen Cao Wei's embarrassed look, which was the picture of successful revenge in his mind.

When Sha Zhu heard this, he suddenly became anxious. He took a step forward, waved his hands in the air, and said in a louder voice, "What do you know? I saw it with my own eyes. Don't you believe me?"

His face flushed red, and the anger in his eyes seemed to burn even more fiercely, as if it was going to set the whole house on fire. The anger was about to break through his rational defenses.

Xu Damao waved his hands and explained, "It's not that I don't believe you, it's mainly because I have to investigate this matter thoroughly. Think about it, we have to know where Cao Wei and his men will go after dinner, and when is the best time to take action? We have to find out all this so that we can strike with one strike. Otherwise, if we alert the enemy, we won't have such a good opportunity next time."

His voice was calm and steady, trying to soothe Sha Zhu's emotions and calm him down. After all, impulse would not solve any problems.

After hearing this, Sha Zhu felt that it made some sense, but he was still a little impatient. "Then you have to hurry up. I don't want to wait even a minute. When I think of how close he is with Sister Qin and Xiao'e, I feel like there's a fire burning in my heart."

There was a hint of urgency in his eyes, and he wished he could teach Cao Wei a lesson immediately to relieve his hatred.

Xu Damao patted Sha Zhu on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry. Are you still worried about my ability to do things? I will go to my friends tonight and talk to them first, and then ask around about Cao Wei's movements. Tomorrow, at the latest, I will give you definite news."

His voice was full of confidence, as if everything was under his control and he was sure to win.

Sha Zhu took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. "Okay, I'll wait for your news. Damao, this time it's all up to you. If you can take care of this guy Cao Wei, I'll owe you a favor."

There was a hint of gratitude in his eyes. At this time, Xu Damao's help was undoubtedly a timely help to him and a key link in his revenge plan.

Xu Damao smiled and said, "What do you mean by debt? We are in the same boat now. If I don't get angry, I won't be able to stay in this courtyard anymore."

There was a hint of determination in his smile, as if he had tied his fate and that of Sha Zhu together. Their common goal was to make Cao Wei pay the price.

The two of them whispered about some details and agreed to keep in touch at any time. Then Sha Zhu got up and left.

His footsteps were heavy, as if he was carrying endless pain and hatred. Every step was like dragging a thousand-pound burden, and he slowly walked out of Xu Damao's home.

As night fell, a cold wind blew in, making the doors and windows of the courtyard creak. The sound seemed to be playing a prelude to the coming storm, foreshadowing that a storm was about to come.

Sha Zhu returned to his room, lay on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.

He looked at the dark ceiling, and the intimate scenes of Cao Wei, Qin Huairu and Lou Xiaoe kept appearing in his mind. Every time he thought about it, it was like a sharp knife cutting through his heart, cutting his heart and making it bleed.

He clenched his fists tightly, his nails dug deeply into his palms, leaving crescent-shaped marks. He secretly swore in his heart that he would make Cao Wei pay the price. This oath was like the obsession in his heart, supporting him through this long and painful night.

On the other side, Xu Damao was not idle either.

He knew very well that he should not act rashly in this matter. Although he was eager to settle the score with Cao Wei immediately, his years of caution made him decide to go to Wangfujing Street to investigate first.

He wrapped his somewhat worn coat tightly around himself, and the coat shivered in the cold wind, as if it also felt the chill of the coming storm.

He put on his hat and hurried out.

The street was deserted, with only his footsteps echoing in the silent night. The footsteps were particularly clear in the empty street, as if they were the echo of his inner anger.

The dim street lights stretched his shadow long, as if he was a lonely avenger, walking silently in the darkness.

He jogged all the way towards Wangfujing. The cold wind cut across his cheeks like a knife, making them hurt, but he was unaware of it. He had only one thought in his mind, which was to find Cao Wei and confirm everything.

Finally, he arrived at the entrance of Donglaishun.

At this time, Donglaishun was brightly lit and bustling, forming a sharp contrast with the cold and quiet streets outside.

From inside the store came the sounds of people laughing and clinking cups and plates, but to Xu Damao, all this sounded extremely harsh.

Xu Damao hid in a corner of the street, his body pressed tightly against the wall, his eyes fixed on the door. It seemed as if his eyes could penetrate everything and not miss any details.

After a while, he saw Cao Wei, Qin Huairu and Lou Xiaoe walking out, talking and laughing.

Cao Wei had a smug smile on his face, and that smile was so dazzling in Xu Damao's eyes. He held Qin Huairu with one hand and Lou Xiaoe with the other. He looked so arrogant, as if he was showing off his "victory" to the whole world.

Xu Damao only felt a surge of anger rushing to his forehead, and that anger seemed to completely devour his reason. He clenched his teeth tightly, his nails almost digging into the flesh, the blue veins on the back of his hands bulged again, and his body trembled slightly with anger.

He cursed in his heart: "Cao Wei, you bastard, since you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust!"

There was a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes, which was the anger and determination after being betrayed. He was like an enraged beast, ready to pounce on and bite the enemy at any time.

After confirming all this, Xu Damao turned and left.

He knew it was time to find his gang buddies.

He wants Cao Wei to pay a heavy price for his actions, and he wants everyone to know what happened to Xu Damao who betrayed him!

He quickened his pace and disappeared into the night. His hurriedly departing figure seemed like a bomb about to explode. A storm against Cao Wei was about to hit, and the power of this storm would be enough to make Cao Wei pay a heavy price for his actions.

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