Siheyuan (traditional courtyard house): 52 years of farming, producing hundreds of millions of tons

"Second Uncle, do you need more evidence? These young men said in person that you went into my house and that they took my money. Isn't that right?"

Wan Ping'an nudged the group of young men, who all nodded reluctantly.

The arguing in the yard grew louder and louder, and Liu Haizhong's wife, Second Aunt, who was cooking in the kitchen, also came out to see what was going on.

Aunt Erda, wearing an apron, saw seven or eight strangers standing in the yard, and recognized one of them. She asked, "Haizhong, who are these children?"

Liu Haizhong sighed.

"What are they doing?" Aunt Er asked, looking at the group of people in the courtyard with a puzzled expression.

Liu Haizhong sighed and said, "I don't know either. When I got up today, a few of them were squatting in the yard chatting. Then they said they saw me go into Uncle Wan Ping'an's house, steal some wine, and take ten yuan."

"Huh? You can tolerate such a despicable thing?" Aunt Er said angrily.

"Second Aunt? You're wrong about that. I'm still here. Ask your Liu Haizhong again whether he took my wine and money. These young men all saw your Liu Haizhong go into my room and take money," Wan Ping'an said disdainfully.

"What nonsense are you spouting? I didn't take any money from you!" Aunt Er said, glaring at me. "But what are you doing at my house?"

Wan Ping'an glanced at Second Aunt and said, "Can't I ask her for justice?"

Wan Ping'an ignored the shrew and turned to Liu Haizhong, saying, "I'll count to three, and if you don't admit it, I'll call the police to arrest you!"

After saying that, Wan Ping'an began to count: "One, two..."

"Wait! I admit, I did steal your wine and drink it." Liu Haizhong sighed helplessly.

Wan Ping'an's face darkened: "Liu Haizhong, you bastard! I spent five days brewing this wine, and you stole it all! Tell me, shouldn't you compensate me for this wine?"

"Sigh," Liu Haizhong sighed, "I'll pay, I'll pay!"

"Stop talking nonsense and give me the money!"

Wan Ping'an stretched out his hands.

Liu Haizhong took out the money from his pocket and handed it to Wan Ping'an. "Wan Ping'an, I've given you the money. Our grudges are now even."

Wan Ping'an didn't say anything, and simply turned and left.

"Hai Zhong, how could you admit it? You're finished! They'll definitely report you!" Aunt Er said worriedly. "Don't be foolish! Wan Ping'an is too ruthless! He actually cheated you out of your money!"

Chapter 310 Shameless Bangs

Wan Ping'an was immediately indignant when he heard what the second aunt said. What did she mean by saying that he cheated Liu Haizhong out of his money?

Liu Haizhong stole his money and wine, and he was already being lenient by not calling the police. Why is he now trying to frame him?

"Second Aunt, let me tell you, I'm innocent! I didn't cheat him out of his money!"

Aunt Er sneered, "Hmph! Wan Ping'an, stop lying to me. I understood everything! You still want to argue? Do you really think I'm easy to bully?"

Wan Ping'an frowned: "I didn't spread these words. Believe them if you want. Anyway, I haven't harmed him!"

"You little brat, you've got some nerve," Liu Hai said sinisterly. "Wan Ping'an, since you put it that way, I'll tell you the truth too. Not only did I take your wine, but I also stole your chickens, ducks, and goose eggs!"

"You stole my eggs? Why? Do you want my eggs?"

"Ha, what good things can grow in your lousy place? You should give it to someone else."

Wan Ping'an's heart skipped a beat: "Liu Haizhong, so you've been coveting my family's wine for a long time!"

"Hehe, you should be happy to hear me say that, because it will make it easier for me to get my hands on the wine."

Wan Ping'an clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, saying, "Fine, now I finally understand why I felt a chill down my back last night. It turns out it was you who was behind this. You despicable scoundrel, I'll tear your mouth apart!"

"Try making a move if you dare! I'm not afraid of you."

"Alright, Liu Haizhong, I'm going to beat you to a pulp today!"

"enough!"

Just as the two were about to clash, Aunt Liu suddenly roared, "Shut up, both of you!"

Immediately afterwards, Aunt Liu led several staff members from the village committee to Wan Ping'an's yard. After looking at the situation in the yard, Aunt Liu said coldly, "Wan Ping'an, you wait here!"

After saying that, Aunt Liu yelled at Liu Haizhong, "Liu Haizhong, you have completely disgraced our courtyard! Get back home right now!"

"mom!"

"Get out of here!"

Aunt Liu shouted, and Liu Haizhong trembled with fear. He lowered his head unwillingly and pulled his wife and daughter toward home.

"Hey! Uncle Liu, wait for me!"

Wan Ping'an followed.

Wan Ping'an chased Liu Haizhong to his house and kicked him in the chest.

"Oh!"

Liu Haizhong was kicked to the ground by Wan Ping'an, wincing in pain and unable to get up. "Wan Ping'an, how dare you kick me!"

"You dare say that?!"

Wan Ping'an raised his leg, ready to kick again, but was stopped by Aunt Liu next to him.

"Wan Ping'an, let's talk this out!" After saying that, Aunt Liu bent down to help Liu Haizhong, who was lying on the ground, up. Then she gave her son and daughter-in-law a look, signaling them to help Liu Haizhong up as well.

"Wan Ping'an, Hai Zhong is older than you. You went a bit too far this time. Even if Hai Zhong really took your wine, chickens, ducks, and goose eggs, you shouldn't have killed him!" Aunt Liu scolded.

Wan Ping'an sneered: "Aunt Liu, you have no conscience to say that. Liu Haizhong (who is Zhao's son) just said that this money is for my medical expenses. He also wants to seize my family's wine, chickens, ducks and goose eggs. Doesn't he have any shame?"

Aunt Liu frowned and said, "You can't kick it into the sea! You're just making things worse."

"Okay, then I'll go to the police station to report this now and ask him to come and judge the matter!"

Aunt Liu immediately stopped her: "Are you crazy? If the police station finds out about this, it will negatively impact the courtyard house, and besides... yes!"

"And what?"

Chapter 311: Big Trouble

After hesitating for a moment, Aunt Er sighed and said, "Besides, Hai Zhong did make a mistake, but he already knows he was wrong and will definitely not do it again in the future, so please forgive him."

"Ha!" Wan Ping'an laughed sarcastically. "Aunt Liu, do you even believe what you're saying? If Liu Haizhong hadn't come knocking on our door, our two families would still be relatives. But if he did, I can't guarantee we could still get along as harmoniously as we do today!"

"Wan Ping'an, I beg you, can't we just let this go?"

"No."

"Wan Ping'an! Don't go too far! If you don't agree, I'll go to the reporters and expose you!"

"casual."

As he spoke, Wan Ping'an, who was 170cm tall, started to walk out. Aunt Liu hurriedly called out to him, "Hey, hey, where are you going?"

Wan Ping'an stopped and turned around: "Of course, we should find the media to expose Liu Haizhong, this shameless scoundrel. I want to see who suffers after this gets out."

"You're not allowed to go!" Aunt Liu immediately stopped Wan Ping'an, glaring at him and threatening, "If you dare to go, I'll send you to the police station right now! You believe me!"

Wan Ping'an sneered, "I really don't believe it, Second Aunt. I, Wan Ping'an, have hated being threatened more than anything since I was a child. Besides, Liu Haizhong took my things first. Even though I'm still the oldest man in the courtyard, how dare he do this? If you don't believe me, let's ask the people in the courtyard to judge this."

After saying that, Wan Ping'an walked straight out of the courtyard, completely ignoring his second aunt.

After a moment of stunned silence, the second aunt suddenly stomped her foot and said, "Wan Ping'an, stop right there! I'll give you five yuan! Don't go to the police station."

"Ha!" Wan Ping'an sneered, "Aunt Liu, are you kidding me? This little bit of money, are you trying to give it to a beggar?"

"ten bucks!"

Wan Ping'an continued to shake his head.

"Eight dollars!"

Nine pieces!

"Thirteen yuan! I only have thirteen yuan left!"

Wan Ping'an stopped and sneered, "Thirteen yuan to bribe me? Dream on! I'm going to call the police right now!"

Aunt Liu panicked and quickly grabbed Wan Ping'an's arm: "Ping'an, we're neighbors, after all. Can you bear to see our family suffer because of you? Hai Zhong was indeed wrong this time. You've already hit him and scolded him. Just let it go for my sake!"

"Second Aunt, it's not that I don't respect you, but your Liu Haizhong did this! He came into my house, took my things, and stole my money. What kind of behavior is this? I can't swallow this insult!"

"Peace and safety..."

After saying that, Wan Ping'an strode off toward the outside.

"Why is this child so stubborn?" Aunt Er complained.

"Hmph, it's all your fault!" Liu Haizhong glared at Wan Ping'an's retreating figure and said resentfully, "If it weren't for you, would I have had to take this beating?"

"What...what did I do? If you hadn't gone to get the wine, chicken, duck, and goose eggs, would you have gotten beaten?"

"Alright, alright, stop arguing. Let's see what we do about this."

"What can we do? What else can we do? We'll just have to pay him back! I'll see how much that wine jar is worth."

"Well...it shouldn't cost that much..." Auntie said worriedly. "How about...we give Ping An some compensation privately..."

"Alright, stop it! Do you think I'm stupid? If you give him some compensation privately, this matter will be completely resolved. Do you expect me to come after Ping An for wine and chicken/duck/goose eggs again?" Liu Haizhong coldly glanced at Aunt Erda.

Chapter 312 Persuading Others to Do Good Without Suffering Themself

Aunt Er's expression changed for a while, as if she was considering the pros and cons of the matter.

Wan Ping'an had just stepped out of the courtyard when he met Grandpa Zhao, who asked, "Ping'an, what's wrong? Why do you look so worried?"