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

40

He was already making plans in his mind. If he could catch that idiot Zhu and Xu Damao, the achievement would be considerable. He'd get a promotion and a raise, and life would be wonderful.

The more she thought about it, the more beautiful it seemed, and she couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Sha Zhu and Xu Damao's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets when they heard this.

My heart skipped a beat.

It cooled down completely in an instant.

Discipline Department?

They had heard the name of this place countless times!

Of all those sent in, how many ended up well?

A few days ago, some unlucky guy got locked up and was shot after only a few days!

The two men were in a state of panic, unsure of the true severity of their situation. They couldn't say whether it was serious enough to warrant being shot, but if they were really imprisoned, the consequences would be dire.

Just thinking about this sent a chill down my spine.

I was so scared that my calves started to cramp.

Cold sweat instantly broke out on Sha Zhu and Xu Damao's foreheads.

My arms were shaking too.

They really didn't want to go to the disciplinary department!

Just hearing about that place sends chills down your spine.

At this critical juncture, the two of them are more sensible than anyone else.

The expression on his face changed in an instant, forcing out a bunch of ingratiating smiles, as if he wanted to wag his tail twice in his bangs.

Sha Zhu slapped his thigh, his voice full of fawning.

"Second Uncle! Please don't scare us! What kind of relationship do we have? How could you do such a thing? You're my own second uncle!"

"Second Uncle—my dear Second Uncle! Please, have mercy and stop scaring my silly Zhu with this, okay?"

"Can you bear to watch me, Sha Zhu, fall into that fiery pit? Second Uncle, please spare my life!"

Xu Damao was even more timid than Sha Zhu.

When something like this happens, I feel completely drained.

Soft air was oozing out from between the bones.

The leading soldier stepped forward and gave a cold laugh to Sha Zhu and Xu Damao.

"What? You two still think you've been wronged? You think we're just arresting you for no reason?"

"Let me tell you, since we dared to come and arrest them, we have evidence, and everything is done according to the rules!"

"Shazhu, Xu Damao, what kind of mischief did you two get up to the night before last? Do I have to repeat it to everyone again?!"

Each sentence was harsher than the last, leaving both of them stunned.

The anger and grievance that were just there instantly froze on his face, disappearing without a trace.

The two of them went limp, like deflated balloons.

The tough look that had been on his face was completely gone, replaced by panic.

At this point, the two of them finally understood why these people were so determined to catch them.

It turns out that's the mess they've made.

These days, if two grown men are caught doing *that* kind of thing, the consequences are obvious.

No wonder these people grabbed their weapons and rushed in.

Sha Zhu and Xu Damao exchanged a glance, their mouths seemingly sewn shut, unable to utter a single word.

I wanted to explain, but after opening my mouth for a long time, I still couldn't find the words to say.

Because they actually did that.

The problem is, these two people were so confused, how did they end up in the same bed?

Their eyes were wide open, their mouths agape, looking like two wooden figures.

"Let us say a few words about this..."

"Well..."

"We don't know what to say..."

The leader, wearing a red armband, sneered and waved his arm.

"Don't know what to say? Then don't say anything, just take him away!"

As soon as he finished speaking, several young men rushed up and dragged Sha Zhu and Xu Damao outside.

This scared the two of them so much they almost flew out of their skin.

Although I don't understand what's going on, I know what being dragged away means even if I'm clueless.

Finished!

It's completely over!

At that moment, only one thought remained in my mind—to survive.

Sha Zhu and Xu Damao screamed in terror.

"No, brother, don't pull us away! We don't want to be paraded through the streets with tattered shoes hanging from our clothes!"

"It's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding! We really didn't mean to do it, we don't even understand what happened ourselves!"

"It's really not our fault! Please, have mercy on us and spare our lives!"

Listen to the two of them wailing and begging for mercy.

The group of people wearing red armbands had no expression on their faces.

You did it, that's all. Why say it wasn't intentional?

Did someone hold a knife to their throats and force these two grown men to do *that*?

fart!

It was clearly intentional!

The thought of two grown men getting together is disgusting.

This world is ruined by people like this.

These two need to be taught a lesson and shown what will happen to them!

In order to rectify the social atmosphere and uphold justice.

They were all exhausted, like dogs, every day.

It's not easy!

Ugh!

The group of people felt a mix of emotions, and couldn't help but sigh deeply.

Sha Zhu and Xu Damao took a look.

These people completely ignored what they were saying.

They had no intention of letting them go.

My heart sank instantly.

I no longer expect to get anything good from these people.

Quickly turn your attention to the neighbors in the Hongxing Courtyard.

Xu Damao was pulled along, stumbled, and walked towards the gate of the compound.

His neck was almost twisted into a pretzel, his face was full of panic, and he desperately shouted, "Help! Uncles and aunts, you've all watched me grow up. You can't just stand by and watch me get into trouble! Help me! Whoever helps me this time, I, Xu Damao, will remember it for the rest of my life and will definitely repay them!"

Xu Damao's screams were particularly shrill, like a ghost howling in the middle of the night.

But none of the people from the Red Star Courtyard moved an inch. Instead, they all watched with glee, as if watching a grand spectacle, as Xu Damao was dragged away.

Are you kidding me? Let them save Xu Damao?

Why should I? We're not even relatives.

Besides, the people in this courtyard love to watch a spectacle and enjoy seeing others suffer. They just don't like to lend a helping hand.

It was quite amusing to see Xu Damao's flustered and hurried manner as he was dragged away.

This is going to be really hilarious.

They couldn't wait to take a second look.

The three women were cracking sunflower seeds, laughing so hard they were shaking their shoulders.

Xu Damao was never a good person. He used to rip off people in the courtyard houses and did a lot of despicable things.

People in the compound have suffered before. What is Xu Damao doing?

He still grinned and watched the spectacle, laughing like a duck quacking.

Did he ever offer any help to anyone?

No!

Why should we help him now?

Don't even think about it!

An eye for an eye, and no one should hold a grudge.

"hey-hey!"

The three women scattered sunflower seed shells on the ground, their eyes crinkling with laughter. "Look at Xu Damao's silly antics, they're absolutely hilarious!"

Xu Damao looked at the people in the courtyard, each with a cold face, their mocking laughter like needles piercing his ears.

At that moment, he was completely heartbroken.

His head drooped, as if he had lost his soul, and he had no energy left.

Sha Zhu was startled by this cold indifference. He knew that relying on others was useless, so he could only place all his hopes on Uncle Yi Zhonghai.

Although I had some unpleasantness with Yi Zhonghai before, that's all in the past.

There must still be some affection between the two of them, right?

Uncle Yi can't just ignore him.

Thinking this through, Sha Zhu stared longingly at Yi Zhonghai and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Uncle Yi! Help me out! I, Sha Zhu, will have to take care of you in your old age!"

"Uncle Yi, we used to be such good friends, we can't let something like this cause us to drift apart, can we?"

"I, Sha Zhu, will have to serve you from now on. Please save me now, and I promise I'll take care of you in your old age and see you off when you die!"

Sha Zhu's voice was filled with both despair and hope.

He was hoping that Yi Zhonghai would give him a hand out of consideration for their old friendship.

When Yi Zhonghai heard Sha Zhu calling his name, he turned his lips down and looked disgusted.

He turned and walked away without looking back.

He wouldn't even give Sha Zhu a proper look.

He thought to himself, "That silly Zhu is such a simpleton."

Those were a group of people in military uniforms! Even the top leaders at the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill couldn't do anything about them.

Who does Yi Zhonghai think he is, to dare to go head-to-head with others?

Sha Zhu wasn't begging him to save his life at all.

They're clearly sending Yi Zhonghai to his death!

Yi Zhonghai grew angrier the more he thought about it, his teeth itching with hatred.

That silly Zhu just can't stand seeing Yi Zhonghai living comfortably.

I wish I could push him into a fire pit!

Besides, Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu are no longer related at all.

What's the point of having any relationship or not?

Retirement? Foolish Zhu? None of these things matter anymore.

Now, in Yi Zhonghai's heart, there is nothing but Jia Zhangshi, whom he dreams of.

Everything else is worthless!

After Yi Zhonghai turned and walked away, his eyes darted around, searching the entire place for Jia Zhangshi.

Upon seeing it, it immediately scurried over like a lapdog.

He was shouting.

"Sister Zhang..."

When Jia Zhangshi turned around and saw Yi Zhonghai's face, she was immediately annoyed.

He opened his mouth and gave a sentence.

"roll!"

"Snapped!"

Xu Damao's legs went weak, and he knelt directly in front of Liu Haizhong.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

His forehead slammed hard against the ground three times in a row.

After kowtowing, Xu Damao looked up at Liu Haizhong with teary eyes, pleading pitifully.

"Second Uncle, please be magnanimous and forgive me this time! I, Xu Damao, will remember your kindness for the rest of my life!"

"Second Uncle, I don't want to be taken to the Discipline Department! I'm scared! When have I, Xu Damao, ever suffered like this before!"

"Second Uncle, please have mercy! Second Uncle, spare my life! Second Uncle, my dear Second Uncle!"

As he spoke, tears streamed down Xu Damao's face.

His mind was filled with images of being taken to the disciplinary department.

The more I thought about it, the more frightened I became. I shuddered and collapsed to the ground, shaking uncontrollably.

After what happened with Sha Zhu yesterday, his courage was completely shattered.

He's like a frightened bird now.

I didn't want to think about anything else; all I wanted to do was protect myself.

As long as they don't get dragged to the disciplinary department.

Let alone kowtowing or kneeling, even if you asked him to give Liu Haizhong a hairpin, he wouldn't say a word!

Uncle Liu Zhonghai lowered his head, watching Sha Zhu and Xu Damao's fawning behavior.

I felt absolutely no sympathy.

On the contrary, I felt quite happy.

He now has Sha Zhu and Xu Damao's lives firmly in his grasp.

Whether these two people live or die depends entirely on Liu Zhonghai's word.

Liu Haizhong slapped his thigh, grinning from ear to ear.

"hey-hey!"

The future is more important; who cares about the life or death of Sha Zhu and Xu Damao?

They can do whatever they want; it's none of my business anyway.

Having made up his mind, Liu Haizhong completely ignored the pleading looks the two men gave him.