The Beginning of a Courtyard House: Sixty Years of Internal Strength

Qin's father started shouting loudly.

"Officer, aren't you just trying to find out what's going on?"

Why do we have to take her to the police station? My daughter is pregnant.

You mustn't do anything reckless.

As Qin's father's voice grew louder, neighbors from all around came to the Qin family's courtyard.

After all, everyone in the village shares the surname Qin, so they are all related by blood.

As the crowd grew larger, the two police officers became nervous and regretted that fewer people had come.

Many families this year own guns.

Old Zhang quickly began to explain.

"Fellow villagers, we're just taking her back to learn about the case."

"Don't panic, everyone. It's nothing serious. We'll let her go home after we've investigated."

The village chief quickly reassured the villagers.

"Don't panic, everyone. Trust the government and the police."

When Qin's father saw the two policemen, he nervously reached for his gun, which made him somewhat embarrassed.

He turned to Qin Huairu and said.

"Daughter, what are you planning to do?"

"If you don't want to go, I won't let them take it away."

Qin Huairu realized that she had no choice but to go, as a fight would escalate the situation.

She had no choice but to say it.

"I think I'll go."

"Father, my child, please look after him."

Qin's father nodded helplessly.

"Okay, daughter, go ahead."

I will take good care of your child. No matter what happens, send a message back home.

Besides worrying about his daughter, Qin's father was even more worried about the food supply.

Last time, my daughter and her new boyfriend brought back a lot of cornmeal.

Neither of the two police officers dared to handcuff Qin Huairu.

After all, there are so many villagers here; if we really provoke them...

Whether the two of them can get out is a real question.

The two of them then took Qin Huairu back to Beijing.

After arriving at the police station, they took her directly into the interrogation room and began questioning her.

Li Jianguo lay in bed, keeping a close eye on the movements at the police station.

He knew immediately as soon as Qin Huairu was brought in.

"Comrade Qin Huairu, we have received a report from Jia Dongxu."

He had his genitals damaged by He Yuzhu, rendering him infertile.

Moreover, it was said that Li Jianguo gave you to He Yuzhu.

Could you tell us all about what happened?

Qin Huairu knew her opportunity had arrived as soon as she heard that.

She quickly began to sob and whimper.

"Officer, I am the victim."

It's because Li Jianguo knew my secret.

As you probably know, it's incredibly difficult for a woman to get pregnant.

I initially suspected that Jia Dongxu might be infertile.

I had to resort to artificial insemination to conceive Bang Geng.

I don't know how, but Li Jianguo found out.

So he had his wife threaten me.

Let me go keep Sha Zhu company, otherwise he'll spread this secret.

I was forced into this situation and had no choice but to go and keep Sha Zhu company.

Later, she gave birth to Mai Li and became pregnant with this child.

Recently, Sha Zhu also got into trouble, and I had no choice but to spread rumors about Li Jianguo.

He directly exposed all of these things.

I really can't go on living like this anymore.

As she spoke, Qin Huairu began to cry.

The police officers were momentarily at a loss for words.

According to Qin Huairu's account, this woman really was a victim.

The police then asked another question.

"I heard you often give Jia Dongxu sleeping pills? Tell me, what's going on?"

Qin Huairu said between sobs.

"Officer, I'm just afraid that if I go out at night, Jia Dongxu will find out."

So I add a little sleeping pill to the porridge each time.

I really didn't mean to kill him, I just wanted him to sleep more soundly.

I was just thinking that if my husband found out, he would beat me to death.

The police then asked a crucial question.

When Li Jianguo's wife threatened you, was anyone else listening?

Do you have any evidence?

Verbal statements are not enough; if there is only a statement, then...

We cannot convict Li Jianguo.

Qin Huairu shook her head and said.

"The police officer only said a few words at the time."

Nothing was written.

However, she gave me a bottle of sleeping pills.

However, the bottle of sleeping pills was finished several years ago, and the bottle was thrown into the trash.

It's simply impossible to find.

Qin Huairu's eyes darted around as she spoke.

"Should we use this old medicine bottle instead?"

She regretted it as soon as she said it.

I should have said I had an old medicine bottle earlier, and then secretly found another one to hand in.

Old Zhang slammed his hand on the table.

"Qin Huairu! What are you saying! You actually want us to give false testimony!"

Qin Huairu was startled and immediately lowered her head and remained silent.

The police officer glared at her, then quickly finished writing the statement and handed it to Qin Huairu.

"Look, this is what you just said."

If there are no problems, please sign and put your fingerprint on the document.

Qin Huairu quickly glanced at it, then signed and pressed her fingerprint.

He said, trembling.

"Officer, may I leave now?"

"Okay, Qin Huairu, you can go back now."

Don't go to the countryside anytime soon, just go back to the courtyard house at No. 95.

We'll contact you again if we need anything.

Qin Huairu nodded, her eyes brimming with tears.

"Officer, I understand. I'll head back to the courtyard house now."

Qin Huairu then hurriedly left the police station.

She wanted to tell He Daqing what had happened as soon as possible.

As soon as Qin Huairu left, the two police officers returned to their office and began to discuss the matter.

"Old Zhang, Qin Huairu is also dishonest; she actually encouraged us to give false testimony."

What I didn't expect was that Li Jianguo's wife was also involved.

Should we bring his wife over to ask her as well?

Perhaps his wife is the key.

After thinking for a moment, Old Zhang said...

"I met his wife this morning."

I even asked him tentatively.

His wife is also very clever.

He simply shook his head and said he didn't know.

Even if they take them to the police station, they probably won't get any information out of them.

There is currently no physical evidence.

We can't exactly torture his wife too.

"That seems to be true," Old Sun said in one breath.

"What should we do? We can't just let this kid go."

"Let's visit the neighbors instead."

The main thing is to ask Sha Zhu about his past again.

While I'm at it, I'll also inquire about Li Jianguo.

If no other evidence can be found, Li Jianguo has no choice but to be released.

The main purpose is to record the frequency and number of times Sha Zhu hits people.

Also, check if there are any other victims.

"Okay, let's eat first, and then we'll talk."

Upon hearing this, Li Jianguo visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as they don't cause trouble for Yao Yao, it's fine.

After all, Yao Yao is so beautiful.

He was really afraid that those two guys might have some ulterior motives.

As for Li's father...

I left it outside at noon, ate a cornbread, and then planned to go to the steel mill.

But it wouldn't be good to go empty-handed.

So I went and bought two bottles of lotus root wine.

He then rushed to the steel rolling mill.

He walked to the gate and spoke to a security guard.

"Hello, young comrade."

My son, Li Jianguo, is a purchasing agent at this factory.

I need to speak with Li Huaide, the deputy factory director.

Could you please pass on the message?