Siheyuan: After becoming a traitor, first let the Huai Ru River overflow its banks.

That's the benefit of joining the right team.

Sha Zhu straightened his messy hair and gave a thumbs-up to the other people in the cell.

"You bastards, didn't you say you were going to kill me? How come you're still in jail while I'm about to get out?"

Sha Zhu is always so sharp-tongued; his words certainly angered everyone.

"Don't get too cocky, kid. You think you're safe once you're out? Our gang has a lot of influence, so be careful, especially when you're walking at night."

Sha Zhu laughed heartily, not taking the matter seriously at all.

"You bunch of scoundrels, what are you pretending to be? Forget it, I'm leaving."

Amidst the hateful gazes of everyone, Sha Zhu slowly walked out of the cell and changed into the clothes he had worn when he arrived.

As soon as he stepped out of the cell, the sunlight shone directly into his eyes, making it impossible for him to open them.

People who spend a long time in the dark cannot stand the sunlight.

Before he could have any more thoughts, Sha Zhu hurried off to the courtyard house.

After spending more than ten days in prison, he finally understood what it was like to be in a cell, and he vowed never to come to such a place again.

They soon arrived at the courtyard house. Instead of going home, Sha Zhu headed straight for Yi Zhonghai's house.

It was a Sunday, and none of the staff in the compound were at work.

Everyone was incredibly surprised to see that Sha Zhu had been released after only a few days of detention.

"Zhu Zi, you've only been gone a few days, and you're back so soon."

Sha Zhu pursed his lips.

"What? You want me to spend the rest of my life in jail? It's just a small matter, not worth it."

Although everyone was joking with Sha Zhu, they all knew very well that he was supposed to be released in a month, and this was only halfway through the time.

"Sha Zhu definitely got in through connections, there's no need to ask."

"See? There's going to be some excitement."

Sha Zhu ignored the crowd's comments and headed straight for the old man's house.

"Dang Dang Dang."

Is the old man home?

Yi Zhonghai was smoking after finishing his meal at home when he heard Sha Zhu's voice, which startled him.

"Why did this brat come to our house as soon as he was released? Isn't he just blatantly telling everyone that I saved him?"

Yi Zhonghai was furious, and Li Jianjun was unable to find the mastermind behind the last incident.

Sha Zhu's actions were tantamount to telling Li Jianjun that Yi Zhonghai was the mastermind behind Sha Zhu.

How could someone as shrewd as Li Jianjun not realize that Sha Zhu's intelligence was insufficient to plan such a large-scale event?

"What should we do then? Old man, we can't just not let Zhuzi in."

It was too late to say anything; Yi Zhonghai regretted it.

“I should have reminded him when I went to the police station a couple of days ago, but I forgot because I was busy.”

"Never mind, since we're here, let's stay."

An older woman opened the door, and Sha Zhu rushed in, showering Yi Zhonghai with words of gratitude.

"Grandpa, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, I really don't know how long I would have stayed inside."

The old man was speechless; this idiot really had no brains when he spoke or acted.

"Silly Zhu, you really are a silly Zhu."

"I saved you, but you want to harm me."

Sha Zhu had no idea where Yi Zhonghai's anger was coming from.

"Uncle, what do you mean? I'm so grateful to you, how could I possibly harm you?"

Yi Zhonghai explained the pros and cons to Sha Zhu, and Sha Zhu finally understood.

"I...I didn't think that much about it..."

Yi Zhonghai patted his head.

"What can I say to you? Now Li Jianjun knows that I teamed up with you to get back at him."

"Fine, if they know, they know."

……

Just as Yi Zhonghai predicted.

The first thing Sha Zhu did upon returning home was to visit Yi Zhonghai, and this news reached Li Jianjun's ears.

It’s not a waste of time to break through the iron shoes.

"Yi Zhonghai, no matter how much you planned, you still let Sha Zhu give you away."

Since this old fox has schemed against him, Li Jianjun will not let him off the hook.

Li Jianjun was at home at the time, having just gotten up and stretched.

If he remembered correctly, that old hag Jia Zhangshi seemed to have slandered him for having affairs with many women.

Li Jianjun then used the same tactics against him.

Without further ado, Li Jianjun called over Ma Sijiu and Li Weiguo.

Chapter 170 Li Jianjun Takes Action to Punish Jia Zhangshi

They both live in this courtyard house, so calling them over would only take a few minutes.

"Section Chief Li, please just tell me what you need."

Ma Sijiu and Li Weiguo were eager to help Li Jianjun and make him owe them a favor.

Based on Ma Sijiu's experience of getting promoted, Li Jianjun wouldn't let others help him for nothing.

The benefits given afterward are substantial.

"You two do me a favor quietly: spread a rumor. Say that Jia Zhangshi and Uncle Yi once had an affair, and then spread the rumor that Jia Dongxu is Uncle Yi's child."

"That's not enough. They continue to spread rumors that Jia Zhangshi was a comfort woman during the invasion of Japan..."

Ma Sijiu and Li Weiguo immediately understood what was going on. This old hag had slandered Li Jianjun, so it was no wonder that Li Jianjun would attack her.

This is called the principle of good deeds being rewarded and evil deeds being punished.

"Okay, we understand, Section Chief Li."

"Don't worry, I'll handle this matter perfectly for you."

After receiving the orders, Ma Sijiu and Li Weiguo discussed the matter together.

"Sijiu, you've got a lot of tricks up your sleeve. Tell me, where should we start with this? We can't just go out on the streets spreading the word, can we?"

Ma Sijiu knew that Li Weiguo was an honest man.

"You need to broaden your thinking. Spreading rumors is not something men like us should be doing."

"In my opinion, we should tell our wives about this. One person tells ten, ten tell a hundred, and within three days, everyone in our district will know."

As expected of Li Jianjun's strategist, Ma Sijiu has one brilliant idea after another.

"Okay, then we'll do as you say."

After the two returned home, they gave their respective wives some instructions.

When the two women heard that they were doing something for Section Chief Li, they were both very enthusiastic.

"Don't worry, we'll take care of this."

They may not be good at anything else, but when it comes to spreading rumors, old women are the best at it.

"Just tell Section Chief Li that this is to guarantee that the land will be handled perfectly for him."

……

Ma Sijiu and Li Weiguo's wife are known for their high efficiency.

Over the past two days, rumors have spread like wildfire.

Everyone in the courtyard was talking about it.

"I heard that Jia Zhangshi has an affair with Yi Zhonghai."

"What nonsense are you spouting? Uncle Yi Zhonghai is a moral exemplar in our compound. He always takes the lead in respecting the elderly, caring for the young, and giving alms to the poor. What you're saying is nothing but spreading rumors."

Two women were whispering about the matter in a corner.

"Do you believe I'll go tell Yi Zhonghai right now?"

One of them, who was big and burly, was Ma Sijiu's wife.

“Look at you, I’m telling you the truth. Someone saw Jia Zhangshi and Yi Zhonghai come out of the cellar with their own eyes.”

The other woman was dumbfounded.

"No way, it really happened."

Ma Sijiu's wife spoke with great detail and conviction.

"How could that be false? We weren't even married into this courtyard back then. I heard it from the elders."

Another woman seemed to be deep in thought, then suddenly appeared to have an epiphany.

"When you mention this, I remember you saying that Jia Dongxu doesn't look like Lao Jia at all. When I married into this family, Lao Jia was still alive, and he used to say all the time that his son didn't look like him."

"Now that you mention it, I get the feeling that Jia Dongxu looks like an old man..."

Under the patient guidance of Ma Sijiu's wife, the woman finally understood.

"In that case, Jia Dongxu is very likely the son of Uncle Yi and Jia Zhangshi. They look so alike, that's irrefutable proof."

"You know, in our whole courtyard, everyone thinks that old man is a moral exemplar, and no one has ever doubted him."