Courtyard House: Starting as an eighth-grade worker, with too many wives.

"So eager to get out... You guys weren't behind this, were you?"

"Bangs in the middle!"

The deaf old woman started spitting as soon as she opened her mouth.

"Stop spouting nonsense! I'm not feeling well and need to go to the hospital! Do you think you're the boss just because Li Jianguo calls you 'Second Uncle'?"

"I don't care about any of that!"

It's rare to see Liu Haizhong looking so tough.

"Even if you're not feeling well, just wait! The police will be here soon, and they'll accompany you!"

The deaf old woman's plan to sneak out was shattered by Liu Haizhong.

She was about to say something more when Lou Xiao'e suddenly spoke up from a corner of the crowd.

"Deaf old lady, if you absolutely must go out..."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it startled everyone.

"If it wasn't you who did it, wouldn't your going out just give the real thief a chance to smear you? I think we should wait and see."

That was a perfectly watertight statement.

The deaf old woman was suddenly caught in a dilemma, unsure whether to leave or stay.

She sat in her wheelchair with a gloomy face, no longer uttering a word.

He just pretended to be unwell.

A moment later, at the entrance of the alley leading to the courtyard house.

Factory Director Yang and his group ran right into the police officers brought by Xu Damao.

"What a coincidence."

When Director Yang saw Chief Zhang of the police station, he gave a faint smile.

"Director Yang? What's wrong...?"

Director Zhang was startled by the scene before him.

If you didn't know better, you'd think we were going to war.

"This situation is special, and we need Director Zhang's full cooperation."

Factory Director Yang's expression turned serious.

"There's a high possibility that enemy agents are hiding in this compound. They stole our country's latest engine blueprints. This has already damaged national interests and must be dealt with seriously!"

Upon hearing this, Director Zhang's expression suddenly turned serious.

What was initially thought to be a simple theft case turned out to involve spies!

He nodded repeatedly.

"Don't worry! The police station will fully cooperate with this!"

"These people won't stay quiet for long; they'll be causing trouble again soon."

Factory Director Yang's eyes were sharp.

"This time, we must uproot it completely!"

The two leaders stood together, exuding an imposing aura.

The group marched in a grand procession toward the courtyard house.

Upon reaching the alley entrance, the head of the security department waved his hand, and two officers immediately took up positions at the main road with guns.

Someone nimbly climbed up the tree trunk, set up a gun, and aimed from above.

The entire courtyard was completely surrounded.

The people in the surrounding courtyards were stunned by what they saw.

Even if they knew those officers, no one dared to get close.

They all retreated into their own homes, closed their doors and windows tightly, and peeked out through the cracks.

In the courtyard house.

Factory Director Yang and Director Zhang led their men and rushed in.

A large number of officers and police followed closely behind, quickly surrounding the entire courtyard.

The people in the courtyard were all surrounded in the middle.

Everyone was terrified when they saw the dark gun barrels all around them.

Especially those with guilty consciences, like Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai, felt their legs go weak at the sight of those armed men.

They can't even stand up straight.

Just moments ago, Jia Zhangshi was munching on melon seeds and watching the commotion when the seeds in her hand suddenly spilled all over the ground.

His legs went weak and he collapsed to the ground.

"This...this is..."

She saw a gun pointed at her and trembled violently.

Liu Haizhong was also stunned by the spectacle.

He stared blankly at Li Jianguo, his voice trembling.

"Director Li... what's going on? Why... why did they all bring weapons?"

Before Li Jianguo could speak, Director Yang had already stepped forward.

"Documents containing state secrets have been stolen; investigation to begin immediately!"

His voice was booming, and his eyes were sharp.

"Everyone, come out of the house!"

"What?"

"State secret?"

Those who previously thought Li Jianguo was making a mountain out of a molehill were now completely stunned.

"Director Li, how could you... how could you leave such important things at home?"

Liu Haizhong panicked.

If this can't be found out, the entire compound will be in trouble.

"I've always thought our hospital has good security."

Li Jianguo's gaze swept across the faces of Sha Zhu and the others.

"I never imagined it would be this bad."

"Who stopped me from calling the police?"

Director Yang responded, his expression terrifyingly stern.

"Point them out. These people are the prime suspects."

"What does this have to do with us?!"

Sha Zhu was the first to jump up, his face full of tension.

Factory Director Yang didn't even glance at him.

With just a glance, the head of the security department immediately led his men forward and apprehended him.

"Search his house!"

"Director Yang said coldly."

"Those who rush to jump out at this time need to be thoroughly investigated. A guilty conscience needs no accuser—that's exactly what they mean by that."

As Sha Zhu was being subdued, two police officers, accompanied by security personnel, stormed into his room.

"The deaf old lady and Sha Zhu are the closest."

Li Jianguo continued.

"She's the most proactive when it comes to stopping things."

No sooner had she finished speaking than the deaf old woman was also taken into custody.

She immediately struggled and shouted indignantly.

"I am a recipient of the government's 'Five Guarantees' program! You can't treat me like this! I'm going to write a complaint letter!"

She was incredibly arrogant and refused to let anyone touch her.

Li Jianguo was thoroughly annoyed.

He took two steps forward and slapped her twice more.

"Slap! Slap!"

After the crisp sound, the deaf old woman finally quieted down.

"If you make any more noise, I'll lock you up right now!"

Madam Jia watched from the side, trembling with fear.

Although this matter had little to do with her, she was afraid that Li Jianguo would use it as an excuse to make trouble, remembering what she had done in the past.

I huddled in the crowd, wishing I could disappear into a crack in the ground.

Seeing that the scene was intimidating, Director Yang seized the opportunity to speak.

"Since everyone knows the current situation, I won't waste any more words. Whoever stole the documents, step forward. Considering your good attitude, consider it a confession."

His gaze swept across everyone's face like a knife.

Wherever he went, everyone lowered their heads.

I didn't dare to breathe.

Nonsense, with two armed men standing behind Director Yang, who would dare to raise their head?

After waiting for a while, no one answered.

Factory Director Yang's face darkened completely.

"Speaking now is giving them a chance."

His voice was as cold as ice.

"Once it's found out, the consequences will be different."

"If one bullet kills you, there won't even be anyone to collect the body. Think it through: is living more important, or is putting up a last-ditch effort more important?"

Execution?!

These two words exploded like a bomb in the crowd.

Many more people were frightened.

They looked at each other, trembling, all wondering who this audacious person was.

Yi Zhonghai knew some of the inside story.

He glanced nervously at Sha Zhu, then steeled himself and pleaded for mercy.

"Director Yang...we're all neighbors in the same compound, isn't saying this...aren't you going a bit too far?"

The deaf old woman quickly chimed in.

She was also afraid of the word "execution".

"Exactly... it's just a few sheets of paper, isn't making such a fuss over this?"

It would have been better if they hadn't said anything.

As soon as he spoke, Director Yang's gaze immediately fell on them.

"What you two mean by this..."

He squinted.

"Is it to plead for the thief?"

"No, no, no!"

Yi Zhonghai waved his hands repeatedly.

"How could I mean that? I just felt...we're neighbors, doing this...is too hurtful!"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

The deaf old woman nodded vigorously.

"We just feel that it might not be as serious as the leaders are thinking!"

"snort!"

Factory Director Yang snorted coldly, his gaze sharp.

"You two seem quite suspicious right now. Take them under control!"

The two people who had just been under guard were immediately held down tightly.

No matter how much they struggled and shouted, it was all in vain.