I painted an aircraft carrier on the courtyard house for Dongda University.

Moreover, Qin Huairu's address of "Uncle Weiguo" just now made him feel very uncomfortable.

He pulled his belt off his waist and said in a deep voice, "Tell me, what's going on?"

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu trembled violently and knelt down on the ground with a thud. He stammered for a long time, unable to utter a single word.

This infuriated Zhou Weiguo, who kicked He Yuzhu. He Yuzhu was kicked and fell to the ground, but quickly sat up and continued kneeling, not daring to utter a sound.

Zhou Weiguo looked at Yu Li and asked, "Tell me, what exactly happened?"

Yu Li glanced at He Yuzhu, lowered her head fearfully, and whispered, "Uncle, well, after you left, I went to work at the steel mill with Zhuzi. A few days later, Qin Huairu and the deaf old lady suddenly came back. The people in the courtyard asked her what happened, but Qin Huairu said they hadn't committed any crime and were innocent, so the police station released them."

"Later, people started gossiping, saying that something must have happened between Zhu Zi and Qin Huairu. They also said that because you are too powerful, the police station didn't arrest Zhu Zi, but arrested Qin Huairu instead, because you didn't like Qin Huairu and wanted Zhu Zi to marry me. Once you tricked me into the house, it didn't matter anymore."

"A few days later, Qin Huairu went to work at the steel rolling mill, initially taking over Jia Dongxu's work station. Although there were constant rumors in the courtyard, fortunately nothing serious happened, except that Qin Huairu and Banggeng would occasionally come to ask for some food."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Weiguo asked directly, "You want food? Did Zhu Zi give it to you?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Li's aggrieved expression instantly turned awkward, and she finally nodded helplessly: "At first, Zhu Zi didn't dare to give any. Later, I saw that Brother Zhu Zi always looked reluctant, so I said, 'If you really want to give, give a little, just consider it a good deed.'"

Zhou Weiguo was both amused and exasperated, unsure of what to say.

Yu Li continued, "A few days later, a high-ranking leader suddenly came from above and said that the steel rolling mill was to be expanded. The factory began a large-scale construction project, and Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill was upgraded from a deputy provincial-level unit to a provincial-level unit. A new factory director was also transferred in."

Zhou Weiguo was completely confused by Yu Li's rambling and disjointed remarks. Just as he was about to ask her for details, a voice came from outside the door.

"Let me tell you. If you're relying on Yu Li, all she can do is listen to other people's gossip."

Zhou Weiguo turned his head and saw that it was Natasha standing in the doorway. He quickly got up and helped Natasha to sit down on a stool.

Natasha smiled and rolled her eyes at him: "I'm only four months pregnant, not eight months, why would I need anyone to help me?"

Then, she gently patted Zhou Weiguo's hand and said, "I'll tell you, but don't get angry. A lot of changes have happened in the factory while you were gone for the past two or three months. I heard that the Minister of Metallurgy has returned, and he's the one who arranged for the new director of the steel rolling mill. This guy is quite capable; as soon as he arrived, he used various means to take back most of the power in the factory. He even tried to interfere in the affairs of our workshops, but Colonel Zhang stopped him. Plus, with you gone, not to mention the ministers, even Vice Minister Wang has only come to the factory once or twice, and each time he seemed hesitant to speak."

Zhou Weiguo was taken aback, thinking: Does this new factory director not understand the importance of his workshops? Suddenly, an idea flashed through his mind: Could it be that Vice Minister Wang deliberately set a trap for this minister who returned from abroad? Although he didn't know exactly how Old Wang arranged things, he should know the situation here. How could he let a factory director run wild? The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed. Zhou Weiguo couldn't help but sigh: People who play politics are all corrupt.

He then asked, "What does all this have to do with us? And what does it have to do with Zhu Zi and Qin Huairu?"

Natasha laughed and said, "How can it be alright? I've heard about Qin Huairu's situation. She sacrificed her own husband and mother-in-law, which is considered a major meritorious act. Not only was she released, but when the news reached the steel mill, she was praised by the new factory director. Now she's been promoted from fitter to warehouse manager of the third canteen. It's just a pity for Jia Dongxu and Jia Zhangshi. I guess no one will ever tell them who harmed them. Originally, Jia Zhangshi was going to be released soon, and Jia Dongxu's case was only two or three years away. But with Qin Huairu's report, I estimate that Jia Dongxu won't be out for at least ten or eight years. As for Jia Zhangshi, I think it's going to be tough for her too. I heard she was injured inside."

Zhou Weiguo sighed softly: "That old woman Qin Huairu is no good person, she's too ruthless."

Natasha glanced at him, then at He Yuzhu, and continued, "You think this woman is a bad person, but your nephew doesn't think so. He likes to sneak into her warehouse all the time, and what's worse, Qin Huairu even reported him to Li Huaide, saying that your good nephew was groping her and acting like a hooligan."

"The most pitiful one is Li Huaide. For your so-called good brother, he spent money and apologized, thinking he had fooled Qin Huairu. Then Qin Huairu went to Director Liu and told him everything about how Deputy Director Li Huaide had coerced and bribed He Yuzhu, and how officials protected each other. And your good brother, Deputy Director Li, wasn't exactly clean to begin with. After Qin Huairu's actions, the new Director Liu, who dreams of regaining all personnel power, used some connections to bring down your good brother. Now your good brother, Lao Li, is suspended at home awaiting the end of the investigation. If no one bails him out, I estimate he might have to spend a few more years in jail."

Hearing this, Zhou Weiguo turned to look at Yu Li, only to see her expression shifting between surprise and disbelief, before finally turning to He Yuzhu with a sorrowful look. It seemed Yu Li didn't know everything about these matters either.

Zhou Weiguo stared coldly at He Yuzhu, who seemed to feel a chilling aura emanating from him.

He could clearly see that Zhou Weiguo's hands were clenched so tightly they were white, and he knew that if he didn't explain himself clearly, he might get a severe beating.

He quickly said, "Uncle, Uncle, this is a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding! You're not at the factory, and I don't have anything to do here either. I often have to go to the warehouse to get ingredients for the small kitchen and to check the accounts. That time, Qin Huairu was standing on the ladder to get something and then she fell. I went to help her and that's how I accidentally grabbed her. I really didn't mean to, Uncle, I don't know why it happened like this."

Zhou Weiguo stared intently at him: "Were you the only one present that day? Why should Qin Huairu's word be law?"