The Courtyard House: Xu Damao's Aunt is the Queen of Women

After getting their food, Liu Hao and Ye Juan left the cafeteria and went back to the finance department for their meal.

Ye Juan said softly, "I feel that Ding Qiunan is really pretentious and not suitable for Nanyi."

Liu Hao, who was holding a lunchbox, paused for a moment, not quite understanding what "Na Qiao" meant.

Although he studied at a university in Northeast China for two years and learned some of the Northeastern dialect, he still didn't understand some of the words. He could only say things like "Don't dawdle," "Stand up straight," and "You're so cool, bro."

What does "really able to take advantage of Joe" mean?

Ye Juan smiled broadly, her eyes crinkling, and explained in Mandarin, "It's old-fashioned Northeastern slang; it means to feign modesty or put on airs!"

Liu Hao nodded: "That's quite pretentious. Women with that kind of personality are hard to please. I don't think she'll last long with Nan Yi."

Ye Juan smiled sweetly and asked in a coquettish voice, "So, what kind of woman do you like?"

Liu Hao turned his head to look at the little queen, whose features were as beautiful as a painting and whose beauty could be described as graceful as a startled swan and as lithe as a swimming dragon.

"I love women like you who moan in bed and laugh out loud, hahaha."

"..."

Ye Juan rolled her eyes, but instead of being embarrassed or angry, she was secretly pleased.

This is the difference between being married and not being married. If it were before marriage, she would definitely blush and yell at him to get lost and kick him.

"Hmph, I can't be bothered with you. Hurry up and go, I'm hungry!"

……

Not far away, Yi Zhonghai wandered around and finally found Xu Damao, who had taken the morning off to get a divorce and had just returned on his bicycle.

The divorce didn't go through, and the couple ended up at the district government building. Last night, Lou Xiao'e went back to her parents' home and tearfully complained to Lou Bancheng and Lou Tanshi. Instead of receiving understanding and comfort, she was scolded and finally managed to squeeze out a sentence that it was her fault.

Xu Damao didn't really want a divorce. First, he wanted to save face, and second, he still fantasized that Lou Bancheng would help him get a minor leadership position.

"Hey, isn't this an old man? Instead of going to eat, he's here to rob people on the road?"

Xu Damao stopped the car and made a joke.

With the swelling mostly gone, Yi Zhonghai managed a kind smile and said, "Da Mao, I need to discuss something with you."

Xu Damao raised an eyebrow and smiled, "What is it? Is it about Sha Zhu's family falsifying their social status?"

Yi Zhonghai was startled and nervously turned to look around. He pulled Xu Damao to the roadside, took out a cigarette from his pack, handed it to Xu Damao, and said earnestly.

"Da Mao, listen to my advice: be forgiving when you can. You and Zhu Zi grew up together. Although you sometimes have arguments, you can't be so heartless as to ruin Zhu Zi's future!"

"As the old saying goes, cutting off someone's livelihood is like killing their parents, and ruining someone's future is like digging up their ancestral graves. You know Zhu Zi's temper; he's more stubborn than a donkey. If he really gets stubborn, what if he... um, don't you think that makes sense?"

Yi Zhonghai's tactics against Xu Damao were a threat.

It's simple and straightforward, yet very effective.

Xu Damao is a typical example of someone who is all bark and no bite, bullying the weak and fearing the strong. He acts tough and bossy towards those weaker than him, but if he were to confront Sha Zhu head-on, or if the three stewards in the courtyard put pressure on him together, he would immediately back down, either admitting defeat or resorting to underhanded tactics. He simply doesn't have the guts to confront them head-on.

Sure enough, after being threatened by Yi Zhonghai, Xu Damao's smile gradually disappeared. He gave up the idea of ​​reporting the He family for falsifying their background, fearing retaliation from Sha Zhu.

It's actually quite normal for Xu Damao to back down. No matter what era it is, ruining someone's future is comparable to digging up their ancestral graves, let alone in this era.

Being from a bad family background meant being inferior, unable to hold your head high, and suffering from the incrimination of others. It restricted you from getting jobs, going to school, and joining the army. You couldn't even stand up straight in front of others, and you were always looked down upon and ostracized.

Seeing that Xu Damao was frightened, Yi Zhonghai's eyes flashed with a hint of contempt, and he continued, "In our courtyard, we believe in mutual help and support. The three old men are here to maintain harmony among neighbors."

"Everyone in the compound has promised not to do such a heartless thing. If you really cause chaos and everyone in the compound talks behind your back, not only will I, as your uncle, not be able to watch you go astray."

"Listen to my advice, we're all from the same courtyard, we'll see each other all the time. Don't let a moment of anger lead to being abandoned by everyone, it's not worth it."

Xu Damao remained silent, unwilling to give up this good opportunity to cripple Sha Zhu.

His hatred for Sha Zhu had penetrated to the bone. He hated that Sha Zhu always outdid him, hated that Sha Zhu always ruined his plans, and hated that the people in the courtyard favored Sha Zhu and looked down on him. This hatred had long become his obsession, and he wanted to take revenge whenever he had the chance.

In his eyes, Sha Zhu was a stumbling block in his life, an obstacle in his way. He would never be able to swallow his anger until he crushed Sha Zhu.

But he was also afraid of Sha Zhu's retaliation!

What should I do?

Or... should we secretly tell Sha Zhu's enemy about the He family's falsified family background?

Everyone in the compound knows about this. As long as I don't admit it, who dares to say that I did it?

Xu Damao had a sudden inspiration and came up with this great idea!

He pretended to be in a difficult position and said, "Uncle, I can promise you I won't report it, but there were so many people watching last night. The Four Cleanups Working Group even came to the factory to promote their work last month. If someone reports the He family for falsifying their family background, I'll be caught in the crossfire too."

Yi Zhonghai understood, and reached into his pocket to pull out three large black tens.

"Da Mao, the thirty yuan that Zhu Zi borrowed from you last time, he asked me to return it to you this morning."

"Don't worry, I've talked to everyone in the hospital and no one will report it. Anyone who dares to do such a despicable thing would be going against the entire hospital."

Xu Damao grinned as he looked at the money handed to him, but he didn't reach out to take it.

Thirty yuan is nothing to you, who do you think you are?

"Hey, Sha Zhu is really honest and trustworthy, but I remember borrowing a hundred from him last time!"

"..."

Yi Zhonghai's hand trembled as he handed over the money, cursing inwardly.

Forget it, anyway, this money was paid on behalf of Sha Zhu. I'll ask Sha Zhu for an IOU later.

To console himself, Yi Zhonghai took out another seventy and handed it to Xu Damao.

"Look at my memory! Zhu Zi said he borrowed a hundred from you!"

"Haha, thank you, sir. Please tell Shazhu that this matter is over."

Xu Damao accepted the money with a broad smile, but then suddenly wondered how Yi Zhonghai would keep quiet about Liu Hao.

"Uncle, did you go and try to persuade my aunt's husband?"

"..."

Yi Zhonghai's face darkened. Xu Damao really knew how to bring up the most awkward topics.

Is Liu Hao short of money?

No shortage!

I lost a bet to Liu Hao two thousand yuan a couple of days ago—a full two thousand yuan, which is two years' salary for him!

Threatening Liu Hao?

Forget it, Liu Hao isn't afraid of threats at all.

I just hope that the old lady can ask Director Wang to step in and suppress this matter!

No matter how arrogant and rampant Liu Hao is, would he really disrespect Director Wang?

"Accountant Liu is a reasonable person, you don't need to worry about her. I'm going back to work."

After finishing his sentence, Yi Zhonghai turned and left.

Xu Damao stuffed the money into his pocket, watching Yi Zhonghai's retreating figure with disdain in his eyes.

By the way, why not use Liu Hao's name to write a complaint letter?

Anyway, Liu Hao isn't afraid of Sha Zhu's revenge, and no one knows that I did it.

The thought popped into Xu Damao's head, and he clapped his hands and pushed the cart toward the office building!