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

"How could this be...?"

She murmured to herself.

incredible.

"My brother... how could my brother possibly..."

Seeing her distraught appearance, the neighbors didn't say much.

He shook his head and left.

He Yushui was left standing there alone.

It felt like all my strength had been drained away.

the next day.

Li Jianguo leisurely rode his bike back.

When the neighbors from the next courtyard saw him return alone, with no one from that courtyard following him, they immediately gathered around out of curiosity.

"Director Li, you came back alone? Where are the others?"

"Director Li, are they really going to be sentenced?"

The Eight Trigrams are an innate part of human nature.

Besides, with such a big incident, who could resist asking a few questions?

Everyone treated Li Jianguo with great respect.

It carries a distinct sense of distance.

Even when they come up to ask questions, they are very cautious.

Li Jianguo glanced at them indifferently.

"The police haven't closed the case yet, so I can't say much about the specifics."

He paused for a moment.

"However, it's really hard to say whether the people in that courtyard will be able to return unscathed in the end."

Done.

He pushed his cart and slowly walked towards his home.

Behind him, an uproar erupted instantly.

"Have you heard? Everyone from Sha Zhu's courtyard got killed!"

"I've always disliked the people in that courtyard; not a single one of them is any good! I never expected this!"

"That Director Li is really something! I'd better stay away from him from now on!"

"Pah! I think it's those people who are doing inhuman things! Director Li is always polite to everyone in the factory!"

The discussions spread like a tide.

In this freezing weather, there's not much else to do.

Chatting about gossip is a good way to pass the time.

Li Jianguo returned home.

It's rare to have some peace and quiet.

He was the only person in the entire compound.

He was in a good mood and rummaged through the cupboard to find the chicken, duck, fish and meat he had saved up before.

I'm going to treat myself to a good meal.

I've been eating at the cafeteria all the time these days.

Although Nan Yi's cooking is excellent, it can get cloying if you eat too much of it.

living comfortably without anybody's help.

He was busy at the stove wearing an apron when suddenly a series of hurried footsteps came from the yard.

Li Jianguo peeked out.

What kind of rain is it?

Her eyes instantly welled up with tears the moment she saw Li Jianguo.

Like an enraged heifer, it charged straight at them.

"Li Jianguo! What right do you have to arrest my brother?!"

He started yelling right away.

The tone was aggressive.

"Release my brother right now!"

Li Jianguo's hands didn't stop moving.

He didn't even lift his eyelids.

"I'll give you a chance to speak properly."

The voice was very calm.

It was so calm it sent chills down your spine.

"Otherwise, you can go in and keep your brother company."

"What right do you have to arrest me? Is there no law anymore?!"

He Yushui was furious.

He rushed up and tried to grab Li Jianguo's arm.

"Come with me to the police station! Release my brother!"

Li Jianguo flung his hand away.

He Yushui was thrown out.

He staggered a few steps.

I almost fell to the ground.

"Your brother has connections with spies."

Li Jianguo finally raised his head.

Look at her.

"Are you in such a hurry to rush in because you want to go in and keep him company, and also become a spy, waiting to be shot?"

The word "spy".

Like a basin of ice water.

It poured over He Yushui's head.

She was completely stunned.

"No...it's impossible..."

She murmured to herself.

incredible.

"Someone like my brother... how could he possibly..."

"How is that impossible?"

Li Jianguo sneered.

"The confidential documents I kept at home have gone missing. There was also an assassination attempt on me recently. Your brother is involved in all of this."

He Yushui stared at him blankly.

My mind went blank for a second.

Blank.

"My brother...he really..."

Li Jianguo remained silent.

Just nodded.

He Yushui was stunned for a few seconds.

Immediately, a surge of overwhelming anger welled up from the depths of her heart.

"It must be that bitch Qin Huairu!"

She suddenly started swearing.

Its voice was as shrill as a night owl.

"That slut must have instigated it! She's trying to kill my brother! My brother's a complete idiot! How dare he get involved in something that could cost him his life! Has he lost his mind?!"

She's very quick-witted.

He unleashed a long string of curses in one breath.

Without even taking a breath.

The foul language poured out like a flood bursting its banks.

Li Jianguo, who was standing to the side, was dumbfounded.

This woman...

When they start swearing, their fighting power is off the charts.

He Yushui had finished cursing.

I've also regained consciousness.

She knew that going to Li Jianguo would be useless.

She glared at him resentfully.

He turned and ran.

The footsteps quickly disappeared at the end of the courtyard.

Li Jianguo shook his head.

Keep cooking.

They ate and drank their fill.

Get some rest early.

These past few days have been exhausting, I'm really tired.

the next day.

I went to work at the steel rolling mill.

The development of a new generation of engines cannot be stopped.

Everyone is working with all their might.

Most of the steel rolling mill workers lived near Li Jianguo's courtyard house.

The commotion yesterday has already spread throughout the surrounding streets and alleys.

As soon as I arrived at work today, the news spread like wildfire throughout the entire factory.

Those who knew and those who didn't gathered together, discussing the matter animatedly.

"Yi Zhonghai and his gang are completely finished this time! They've been arrested, and they're definitely going to suffer the consequences!"

"Who says otherwise? They dare to steal from Director Li's house? They're asking for trouble!"

"Director Li is really something! He called the police without hesitation the moment something happened!"

"What can we do if we don't call the police? The engine blueprints that the factory just developed are state secrets! This must have been done by spies! I never imagined there were spies hiding in that compound!"

"Heh heh, I've disliked them for a long time!"

"Now that they've gotten in, will the factory have a few more positions? I'll have to find out if they're still hiring..."

Schadenfreude.

People watching the spectacle.

Those who have ulterior motives...

There are all kinds of people.

When Li Jianguo rode his bike to work, people greeted him respectfully along the way.

The way those people looked at me was different than before.

Besides awe, there was something else, something indescribable...

Fear.

A person who can get everyone in an entire courtyard house to come in with just one sentence.

Who dares not be afraid?

Li Jianguo didn't care about these things.

He came to work.

It's not about making friends.

As soon as I arrived at the office, the other experts in the project team surrounded me.

They all inquired about the situation with concern.

"Director Li, don't be too upset about losing the documents. Our new engine is almost ready to be developed, and the technology has already covered it. Those old data are outdated."

"Exactly, don't worry too much. I'm sure we'll find out who did it soon!"

Li Jianguo thanked everyone one by one.

Just then, Director Yang, sporting prominent dark circles under his eyes, rushed over.

"Director Li, come to my office. We have a result regarding yesterday's matter!"

Li Jianguo's heart skipped a beat.

I quickly followed.

"How is it?"

A smile appeared on Director Yang's face.

"He confessed. He confessed to everything he was supposed to. I've come to get you; let's go to the police station together."

"Okay. I'll get ready and be right there."

Li Jianguo returned to his desk.

Carefully organize the documents and materials you will need today.

Lock it in the cabinet.

Ever since he lost something, he's been extra careful.

We will never give anyone a second chance.

The two rushed to the police station.

Director Zhang was already waiting at the door.

"You've finally arrived! Let's go inside and talk. Confess everything."

"Who did it?"

Li Jianguo asked directly.

Although he had long suspected Sha Zhu, he still felt uneasy without concrete evidence.

"He Yuzhu".

Director Zhang sneered.

"This kid was so stubborn at first. We just separated them all and took them one by one. It didn't take long before he confessed everything. He answered all our questions, even admitting to peeping at widows bathing when he was a kid."

Li Jianguo nodded.

It was pretty much as I had guessed.

"Where are the things?"

At this point, Director Zhang's smile froze for a moment.

He shook his head.