Courtyard House: Drunk and tipsy, the whole courtyard exposed at the start.

Yes, Zhang Dabiao led Qin Mancang directly into the small house, and then, as if helping a blind man, led him across from the left window of the balcony into the village house in Xiangjiang.

Then she took his hand and led him upstairs to the second floor, where she locked him in a room.

They prepared food and drink supplies for him, even a chamber pot, and drew the curtains. While feeding and drinking Qin Mancang, they gave him instructions.

"Mancang, I'll lock this door in a bit. No matter where you are, don't take off your blindfold for three days. I'll come and deliver food to you every day."

"No matter what sounds are coming from outside, or who is knocking on the door, don't pay attention to them or answer them."

"We'll be safe in three days."

"Can you do it?"

Three days of living in darkness were like being blind, but Qin Mancang nodded without hesitation.

Actually, he had just felt something was wrong. The surrounding sounds, the quietness and echo levels, the feel of the ground, the air humidity and temperature, and even the smell were all completely different.

He knew that Zhang Dabiao had taken him to a different environment, but he didn't know where it was or how it was done.

But if Zhang Dabiao didn't say, he wouldn't ask.

Seeing Qin Mancang nod, Zhang Dabiao finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Mancang, I'm leaving now. I'll come see you later. You stay here by yourself for now."

After saying that, Zhang Dabiao turned around and prepared to leave the room, but he was still a little worried, so he flashed back to his "little nest" from inside the room. This way, the electronic peephole on the front door was facing Qin Mancang's room and could monitor the situation there.

Then he stepped from the balcony onto the village house, went up to the second floor, locked the door, and made sure Qin Mancang got some rest.

Finally, I returned to my little nest.

By now, Qin Jingru had returned to the courtyard house.

Zhang Dabiao then returned to the small wooden house in the courtyard via the "small nest". As soon as he came out, he heard a commotion in the middle courtyard.

There was no one in the courtyard, so Zhang Dabiao sneaked out by climbing over the wall and then entered the courtyard through the main gate from the street.

This was something he and Qin Jingru had agreed upon. He told her there were no seats available and that they weren't going to ride in the same car, so Qin Jingru could come back first.

It's been quite a hassle, but at least Qin Mancang has been taken care of, and in terms of timing, Zhang Dabiao hasn't committed any crimes—the police are still fumigating that cave.

It turned out that Qin Jingru had told Qin Huairu about this matter as soon as she returned: Qin Mancang had committed murder and fled, and the police were going to arrest him.

Moreover, the police were also in the courtyard, guarding Qin Mancang's residence, ready to wait for him to make his move.

Zhang Dabiao returned to the courtyard house more than an hour later than Qin Jingru, explaining that he missed a bus, and no one suspected anything.

News of what happened in Qinjiatun also reached the courtyard, and the police officers inquired about Qin Jingru and Zhang Dabiao's activity records and timing.

Because not long after they left, people were seen running wildly and brazenly towards the Yanshan Mountains without any cover, so it was reasonable for them to be suspected.

However, less than half an hour after the suspect entered the cave, Zhang Dabiao returned to the courtyard house, so Zhang Dabiao's suspicion was also dropped.

How can you drive from Yanshan to Luoguxiang in southern Beijing in just half an hour?

That's absolutely impossible.

Therefore, they were perfectly cleared of suspicion of committing the crime.

However, things weren't quiet in the courtyard. Madam Jia was cursing Qin Huairu, saying that the Qin family were all jinxes, one was a jilted bride and the other a murderer, and that they would bring all sorts of trouble to the Jia family.

Qin Huairu was holding Xiao Dang when Jia Zhangshi grabbed her, making her cry out in pain, but she didn't dare to utter a sound.

These days, no one can bear the stigma of having a murderer in their maternal family.

With Qin Mancang not in the courtyard, Jia Zhangshi felt that no one was backing Qin Huairu up, so she started to act arrogantly again.

Jia Dongxu smoked silently to the side, showing no intention of acknowledging Qin Huairu. Bang Geng also stared coldly at Qin Huairu. He didn't know the seriousness of the matter because his uncle was a murderer, but he knew it wouldn't sound good and would be looked down upon by his other friends.

Sha Zhu was heartbroken and went up to say a few words, only to be scolded mercilessly by Jia Zhangshi—"Our Jia family's affairs are none of your business, Sha Zhu!"

Yi Zhonghai remained silent, while Qin Jingru jumped up and down in frustration, hurling insults at Jia Zhangshi, but to no avail.

Zhang Dabiao snorted coldly: "Qin Mancang may have run away, but the Qin family is still here."

"They're all a bunch of people who dare to take up knives and kill people directly. Jia Zhangshi, you try to mess with Qin Huairu again and see what happens."

"Just because I won't get involved in these things doesn't mean the Qin family is unmanageable."

As soon as they finished speaking, Jia Zhangshi and Jia Dongxu recalled the terrifying memory of being kicked and humiliated by the Qin family, and naturally dared not pinch Qin Huairu again.

Zhang Dabiao added insult to injury: "It's still unclear whether Qin Mancang will be sentenced to death or act in self-defense; he hasn't been apprehended yet."

"But your six months of labor reform, Jia Zhangshi, is a well-documented fact."

Everyone was stunned. What did that mean?

"What I mean is that whether the Qin family has a murderer or not has nothing to do with your Jia family. You're not even related, so what's the point of worrying about this?"

"But you, Jia Zhangshi, were sent to a labor camp as a direct relative of Banggeng, and there is a record of that."

"In the future, Banggeng will go to vocational school, high school, and university, and he'll also join the army, become a factory manager. Oh, you used to say that Banggeng would become a factory manager when he grew up, right? And Banggeng will get married in the future."

"Hahaha, it's all over!"

"Having a former convict in your family means you're absolutely doomed! You won't even pass the interrogation!"

"You still don't understand this, do you?"

Zhang Dabiao laughed heartily and returned to the courtyard, leaving the Jia family dumbfounded on the spot.

Jia Zhangshi was stunned. She asked Jia Dongxu and Yi Zhonghai what was going on, her heart pounding with fear.

"Is what Zhang Dabiao said true?"

Jia Dongxu only just realized that there was a former convict in his family!

After thinking for a long time, he finally nodded helplessly.

"Mom, what Zhang Dabiao said is true. Qin Mancang's matter has no impact on our family."

"But about you..."

"Both I and the stick figure will be affected..."

At this moment, Liu Guangqi, who was very knowledgeable about the policy, spoke up with a smile.

"This problem isn't a huge one, but it's not insignificant either. Although your Jia family won't be directly classified into the Black Martial Ridge, you will be categorized as a family with evidence issues, falling under the category of the Black Regime/Black Bar Ridge under close monitoring."

"They face strict restrictions in areas such as further education, employment, military service, joining the Party, and recruitment, and their certificates will be rejected outright."

Liu Guangqi was a cadre who understood the policies and had a reputation for credibility, so everyone believed him when he spoke.

The Jia family's eyes widened in disbelief. It was only a six-month labor reform; they hadn't expected it to have such a huge impact on Bang Geng!

They were still waiting for Banggeng to bring glory to their ancestors, and Jia Zhangshi was also waiting for Banggeng to show her filial piety.

That's perfect!

Bang Geng was also stunned. He had been hostile towards Qin Huairu, thinking that the Qin family had influenced him.

But now—the Qin family has nothing to do with him; on the contrary, it's his grandmother, his direct relative, who's influencing him!

So he stared at Jia Zhangshi with an extremely resentful look.

Madam Jia panicked.

Liu Guangqi, not wanting to let things escalate, continued to add insult to injury with a cheerful laugh: "Actually, this matter won't have much impact on your Jia family."

Jia Dongxu's eyes lit up, and he quickly asked, "Guangqi, what did you mean?"

"Your dog, Bang Geng, wasn't good at studying to begin with, and he also liked to steal and cheat."

"He still wants to go to university, join the army, and become a Party member? He still wants to be a factory director and a cadre?"

"There's absolutely no chance of that!"

Liu Guangqi knew how to deliver the final blow, and he struck right at the heart of the Jia family. At that moment, Jia Zhangshi and Jia Dongxu's eyes turned red!

"Liu Guangqi, I'll tear your mouth off!"

"Holy crap, two against one? That's no sportsmanship!"

"Guangtian, get them!"