Courtyard House: In this life, I have a new home!

18

The two were so engrossed in their own emotions that they completely forgot—

They were wronged in the first place.

It was a trap set by Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi.

Even without writing a letter of forgiveness, they won't have to go to jail or pay compensation.

Because they didn't do anything wrong at all.

The police officer's eyes also reddened as he looked at Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi.

He was moved by these words.

I think these two women are really generous and kind.

Everyone present was stunned when Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi spoke.

These two women are truly kind.

After being bullied like that, he still managed to say he forgave her.

His heart is like that of a Bodhisattva.

But it is precisely this kind of person who has encountered such bad luck.

God is really blind!

The police officer made the decision.

Since the victims are willing to settle, then we should proceed according to the rules.

As long as Qin Huairu and the others receive compensation and write a letter of understanding.

Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai will only be detained for a few days at most before being released.

There's absolutely no need for him to go to jail.

This case can be resolved on the spot.

The police officer turned to look at Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai, his voice serious.

"Those two women are so understanding; they're willing to let you off the hook."

"Why aren't you apologizing to them right now?"

"Thank you again!"

"The compensation must be paid in person, and I will be there as a witness."

What he feared was that these two people would agree verbally but not in reality.

As soon as they left, they immediately turned their backs on them.

Those two kind-hearted women still ended up suffering losses.

Therefore, compensation must be given on the spot.

Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai exchanged a glance, feeling incredibly aggrieved.

They didn't do anything wrong, but they're being unfairly blamed.

They even had to apologize and pay compensation in a humble manner.

But then he thought again, the person standing opposite him was their goddess.

Thinking about it that way, I didn't feel so bad.

Okay, I'll just say it's to make my goddess happy.

The two gritted their teeth and bowed to Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi.

"We were in the wrong, please forgive us!"

"We'll accept any amount of compensation, just name your price."

The sound was so mournful, like a funeral procession was about to begin.

He exuded an exhaustion that seemed to have shattered his spirit.

Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi wiped away their tears, looking like they had suffered a great injustice but still had to put on a brave face.

He forced a smile onto his face.

"It's alright, we forgive you."

"Even though you beat us so badly, you're worse than beasts."

"But we are still willing to forgive you."

"As long as you give enough."

Qin Huairu suddenly spoke, her voice crisp and clear.

"Thirty yuan, not a penny less!"

"If it's not enough, don't even think about getting a letter of understanding!"

Thirty yuan is more than she earns in a month.

Three children, and the tuition for a semester is only one yuan and three jiao.

Add in food, drink, and other necessities, thirty yuan a month is more than enough.

There's still a lot left to save.

Qin Huairu originally thought that asking for thirty yuan in compensation was already quite harsh.

As a result, Jia Zhangshi immediately retorted, "Thirty yuan? No way, that's too little!"

"It has to be at least fifty. Without that amount, don't even think about getting the letter of understanding!"

Qin Huairu was stunned on the spot.

Fifty yuan! That's two months' salary for her.

This Jia Zhangshi really dares to speak up.

But upon further reflection, Qin Huairu also came to a conclusion.

No matter how much Jia Zhangshi demanded, the money ultimately ended up in the hands of the Jia family.

Qin Huairu herself didn't benefit much, but her three children at home could at least get a share of the benefits.

This is enough.

Thinking of this, Qin Huairu quickly added, "I also want fifty, thirty yuan is just to appease a beggar."

"Without that amount, don't even mention the letter of understanding."

After they finished speaking, the two men added a harsh remark: "If you don't pay up and don't provide a letter of forgiveness, you can expect to go to jail!"

"You have to pay this money whether you want to or not, or you'll regret it!"

After saying that, the two men stared at Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai with smug expressions.

Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai were completely dumbfounded.

"Fifty yuan per person?"

Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi each asked for fifty, which adds up to a total of one hundred yuan, doesn't it?

This is no small amount.

Although Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu are not short of money now, it still hurts them terribly to take out so much money all at once.

Even the police officers nearby frowned, thinking that the compensation demand was outrageous.

Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai exchanged a glance, their minds racing.

Suddenly, Sha Zhu slapped his thigh: "Since the goddess wants it, then I'll give it to her! I'll go all out!"

"As long as this money makes the goddess happy, it's worth it!"

"It's just fifty yuan, I'll pay!"

After saying that, the two turned around and went home, where they found five ten-yuan bills in the cabinet.

Sha Zhu stuffed the money into Qin Huairu's hand, while Yi Zhonghai handed the money to Jia Zhangshi.

The two grown men stared longingly at their goddess, hoping that the five banknotes would bring them a smile.

If he could make the goddess take a second look at him, or even fall in love with him, that would be even better.

Unfortunately, it was all wishful thinking.

Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi were so happy when they received the money that their eyes lit up.

Both of them had their eyes glued to the banknotes, not even glancing at Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai.

The two sycophants immediately deflated and stood there dejectedly.

The policeman looked at the two people in front of him, who were willingly paying money. It was a case of one willing to give and the other willing to receive. What could he say?

The police officers dragged Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai toward the main gate of the Hongxing Courtyard. These two hadn't just paid compensation; they'd have to stay inside for a few days before they could be released.

Before leaving, Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai looked back several times, their eyes glued to their goddesses. Sha Zhu stared at Qin Huairu, while Yi Zhonghai gazed at Jia Zhangshi, both looking incredibly reluctant to part.

It's a pity all that effort was wasted. Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi didn't even lift their eyelids, they were only focused on counting the money in their hands, in a very good mood, humming a little tune as they entered the Jia family's house.

"Bang!"

The door slammed shut.

Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai felt a sharp pain in their hearts, as if something had shattered and was falling to the ground.

Looking at the two men's dejected appearance, the police officer finally saw through them—they were just two sycophants. He thought to himself, "Simps, sycophants, in the end they get nothing."

"I'm gone."

He tugged on the rope, leading Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai forward. These two would have to be locked up for at least three days.

The farce had come to an end. The neighbors who had been watching weren't quite satisfied, and continued to discuss it as they dispersed in small groups.

"Wow, that play today was really exciting!"

"Look at Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai, they're behaving like lapdogs, it's hilarious."

"Should!"

As night deepened, the aroma of meat wafted from Old Jia's house, a rare treat.

Banggeng, Xiaodang, and Huaihua ate with gusto, their cheeks bulging. Jia Zhangshi's chopsticks never stopped, constantly piling meat into Banggeng's bowl.

"My dear grandson, eat more. Eating more will help you grow taller."

Mrs. Jia smiled, her face full of wrinkles, "Eating meat gives you energy, and you'll grow up to be a great scientist. That will make Grandma proud."

Banggeng was engrossed in eating meat when he heard her nagging and yelled without looking up, "Shut up! You old hag, aren't you annoying?!"

That's incredibly offensive; it shows absolutely no respect.

But Madam Jia wasn't angry at all. Instead, her face was full of affection: "Oh my, my dear grandson has such a bright voice. He might even become a great singer someday. Scold Grandma a few more times to practice your voice. Grandma loves to hear it."

She turned her head and looked at Xiaodang and Huaihua, her face immediately falling.

Madam Jia frowned and spoke with a look of disgust on her face.

"You two little brats, put less meat on your plates! If you keep eating like this, the whole plate will be empty!"

"Those two good-for-nothings will belong to someone else's family sooner or later; they're not really part of the Jia family!"

"Giving you meat is a waste! You hear me? Don't touch your chopsticks!"

Xiao Dang and Huaihua had just reached for the meat when they were startled by the shout, causing their hands to tremble and the meat to slide back into the bowl.

The two little girls stared wide-eyed, their eyelashes fluttering, looking completely bewildered.

I dared not touch that plate of meat again, and could only lower my head and pick at the mixed grain rice in my bowl.

Qin Huairu saw his pitiful appearance and felt extremely distressed.

She quickly put several pieces of meat in each of her two daughters' bowls and urged them to eat.

"Eat more, you'll grow faster."

"Don't listen to nonsense. You will always be my own daughters, and you will never be outsiders in this lifetime."

"Good boy, eat your meat now, be a good boy."

After being coaxed like that, Xiao Dang and Huaihua finally relaxed, and smiles appeared on their little faces.

The two little girls were eating their rice obediently; they looked quite endearing.

Madam Jia couldn't stand it anymore; she was extremely unhappy.

She stared at the meat in Xiaodang and Huaihua's bowls, feeling as if her own flesh was being cut off.

All this meat is reserved for her beloved grandson, Banggeng.

If the two girls eat too much, they should eat less corn stalks.

No wonder she couldn't swallow this insult.

Just as Jia Zhangshi was about to open her mouth to curse, Qin Huairu coldly retorted.

"Shut up, you old bastard!"

"I also contributed money to buy the meat. Who does it bother if I give meat to my daughter?"

"If you're so capable, then give me my money back! If you're not going to pay, then shut up!"

After saying that, Qin Huairu stared at her coldly.

No matter how gentle a woman is, a mother cannot allow anyone to bully her child.

She's not usually that formidable, but if Jia Zhangshi dares to touch her daughter, she'll fight that old woman to the death.

Jia Zhangshi felt a little uneasy under that gaze.

She was reluctant to spend the money.

Right now, her mind was filled with thoughts of her beloved grandson Banggeng, and she had no time to argue with Qin Huairu.

As she pondered this, Jia Zhangshi curled her lip in disdain.

"If you want to feed them to those two cheap girls, then go ahead."

"As long as it doesn't interfere with my precious grandson Banggeng eating meat, it's fine."

After saying that, she simply picked up the large plate of meat and placed it directly in front of Banggeng.

Since the small phoenix flowers and locust blossoms couldn't reach them, they naturally ate fewer bites.

Her beloved grandson, Banggeng, will be able to eat a few more pieces of meat.

Madam Jia secretly rejoiced, feeling that she had been incredibly clever this time.

Qin Huairu gritted her teeth and endured it, not wanting to fall out with the old woman. The children rarely ate meat, and she couldn't let that interfere. She could only keep piling food into Xiao Dang and Huaihua's bowls.

The Jia family here is relatively peaceful.

Meanwhile, Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai were huddled in the detention center, eating cold cornbread, looking utterly miserable.

It was so cold at night that I was shivering.

There's nowhere to even cry!

He still had the injuries from the previous fight, and they ached in waves.

The two men were covered in mud, so dirty they were unsightly.