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

"Xinjiang's first labor reform farm?"

Yu Haitang asked in astonishment, "Is it the Xinjiang Public Security Bureau's First Labor Reform Farm in Ushtala?"

Yan Jiefang nodded. On the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, he received a judgment notice from the Public Security Bureau, which stated that his place of imprisonment was the Wushitala First Labor Reform Farm in Heshuo County, Xinjiang.

Besides him, his second aunt also received it.

"Yes, you know that place? Isn't it very desolate?"

"I know. Director Yang's nephew, Yang Weimin, has also been sentenced to fifteen years. I heard he will also be sent to the Ushtala First Labor Reform Farm to serve his sentence."

"The Party Secretary and Director of this labor reform farm is Liu Hao, and the Deputy Party Secretary and Deputy Director is Ye Juan..."

After Yu Haitang finished speaking, she turned her head to look towards the west courtyard, a hint of jealousy flashing in her eyes.

The news that Liu Hao was not an orphan and that his biological parents were very powerful had already spread throughout the steel rolling mill, making her even more envious of Ye Juan, who had struck it lucky.

She came from a poor background but had good luck! She was adopted by the Ye family as a child and then married Liu Hao when she grew up! Now she has risen to the top in one step, becoming a deputy director-level cadre at the age of twenty. How can this not make people jealous?

Yan Jiefang exclaimed in astonishment, "Liu Hao is the secretary of the labor camp? Ye Juan is the deputy secretary? What a coincidence!"

Yu Haitang curled her lip: "Coincidence? So many people in your compound are in jail, and the reason is because Liu Hao lives in the west wing!"

Ah? ? ?

Yan Jiefang was dumbfounded. What did this have to do with Liu Hao? Wasn't it him who broke the law, got arrested, and was sentenced?

Yu Haitang whispered, "Liu Hao's biological father is even higher than a ministerial-level official. Wouldn't they send guards to secretly protect Liu Hao?"

"Liu Haizhong hired someone to murder Liu Hao and Ye Juan. His father will definitely be furious. Everyone in your compound has been investigated, so all the perpetrators have been severely punished. Qin Huairu had an affair with her cousin Qin Shouhua, Director Wang accepted bribes, and your father's old case of killing someone before the founding of the People's Republic of China has also been brought up. Do you understand?"

Yan Jiefang was stunned, his eyes wide open like copper bells, and his head buzzing.

"So, Liu Haizhong is the culprit?"

Yu Haitang nodded: "Strictly speaking, Liu Haizhong really is the culprit who caused your entire hospital to be ruined and destroyed. That idiot is both stupid and wicked."

"Damn his bangs!"

Yan Jiefang was so angry that he gritted his teeth and wished he could kill this old beast.

If it weren't for Liu Haizhong, how could he have ended up in this miserable situation where he can only cry out to heaven and earth in vain?

Although Yan Fugui and Yang Ruihua lived a meager life without being arrested, at least they didn't go hungry or worry about not having a place to live.

Now his life is in utter darkness. He has no future, no house, no job, and he doesn't know where his next meal will come from.

"You beast! You damn beast! Why don't you kill this old bastard!"

Yu Li laughed and said, "Not executing them would be the cruelest thing. The Northwest is a harsh and cold place with a very bad climate. In the labor camp, you would not have enough to eat or wear every day, and you would have to do heavy physical labor. Just thinking about it is terrifying."

Upon hearing this, Yan Jiefang paused for a few seconds, then immediately stopped being angry.

Yes! That old bastard has already gotten his comeuppance; a living death sentence is more satisfying than being shot.

The three chatted idly, and Yu Haitang, feeling a bit sleepy, leaned on Yu Li's shoulder and dozed off.

Yan Jiefang and Yu Li, on the other hand, were full of energy and looking forward to digging for treasure in the middle of the night.

It was almost two in the morning when the courtyard was quiet, with only the sound of the wind.

The three of them covered their faces and quietly crept to the corner of the wall to the left of the hanging flower gate in the front yard.

Two days before Yang Ruihua scratched Yu Li's face, she overheard Yan Fugui and Yang Ruihua whispering and vaguely heard Yan Fugui say that something was hidden in this location.

As for what it was, Yan Fugui didn't say!

At the time, Yu Li didn't take it seriously. After all, in her opinion, Yan Fugui, that shrewd strategist, couldn't possibly have anything good to offer.

It wasn't until Yan Fugui's old case of embezzling from his deceased family was brought up again, and a box of gold and silver jewelry was unearthed in Yan's house, that she realized that the things buried in the corner of the wall were likely gold, silver, antiques, or something similar.

After weighing the pros and cons repeatedly and thinking it over again, she decided to bring Yu Haitang along to dig.

But they are not strong enough, so it would be difficult for them to dig open, and they would be easily discovered.

Yu Haitang suggested that it would be safer to bring Yan Jiecheng along.

Are you sure you're here?

Yan Jiefang, clutching a hoe, stared intently at the corner of the wall under the moonlight.

Yu Li lowered her voice and said, "It's right here. Your father said it himself, five steps to the left of the hanging flower gate!"

Yan Jiefang didn't waste any more words. He turned his head and glanced at the yard, then used a hoe to pry open the paving stones and began to dig diligently.

Yu Haitang stood guard at the hanging flower gate, while Yu Li kept an eye on the courtyard.

Meanwhile, in the alley outside the courtyard, two people, their bodies completely covered except for their eyes, crept towards courtyard number 95.

Fan Debiao, Fan Delong!

Yes, those are the two unlucky guys who got beaten up by Liu Hao two months ago, and whose faces were smashed.

Liu Hao left the two brothers on the road, but luckily a kind person took them to the police station.

The police took the two brothers to the hospital for treatment, which saved their lives.

When they woke up and were questioned by the police, the two brothers claimed to know nothing, insisting that they had gone to the black market to buy things and were robbed and beaten up on the way.

The police gave the two a reprimand and then left the matter alone.

Find the killer?

How do I check?

It was snowing heavily in the early morning. The two brothers only knew that the murderer was tall, and they didn't know anything else. How were they supposed to help the police investigate?

After the two brothers recovered from their injuries, they used all the money they had left to pay for medical expenses. Fearing that they would be chased for debts by people from the underground casino, they ran away to hide in the Nanluoguxiang area.

A few days ago, I heard that the police arrested Yan Fugui from No. 95 Courtyard and dug up a large box of gold and silver jewelry in Yan's house. The two brothers discussed it and decided to try their luck. Maybe there was more treasure hidden around Yan's house. If they really found it, they would make a fortune.

For safety's sake, Fan Debiao also got a Mauser pistol with its rifling worn down for self-defense.

"Brother, this is the Artillery Bureau branch campus. The walls are pretty high!"

Van der Long looked up at the wall, rubbed his hands together, and prepared to climb over it.

Fan Debiao turned his head to look around and, making sure no one was there, walked to the bottom of the wall, crossed his arms, and Fan Delong took a running start, stepped on Fan Debiao's hands, and nimbly climbed up the wall.

It's clear that the two brothers are repeat offenders, and they work together very well!

Then Fan Delong pulled Fan Debiao up, and the two brothers walked a few meters forward on the roof of the house and jumped to the corner of the open space next to the gate.

Hearing the noise, Yu Haitang, who was hiding behind the hanging flower gate, tilted her head to look out and came face to face with Fan Debiao who was entering the gate.

The pale moonlight shone on the two of them, and they could both see that the other's face was covered.

The air froze instantly. Yu Haitang, a thief for the first time, widened her eyes, stumbled backward, and instinctively screamed.

"ah?!!!"

A piercing scream startled Fan Debiao, who reflexively drew his pistol and fired a shot at Yu Haitang.

Thump! Coincidentally, Yu Haitang tripped and fell to the ground.

Bang! A gunshot rang out, the bullet grazing her scalp and hitting the floor tiles behind her.

"Run!!!"