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"I learned all of this from you!" Liu Guangtian said with a smug smile.

Xiao Shan looked at Liu Guangtian and said slowly, "But you must remember, if your dad finds out even a little bit about this, he'll break your legs! So just pretend it never happened, be happy in your heart, and don't tell anyone."

Liu Guangtian nodded repeatedly.

Just then, Liu Haizhong's cursing rang out again in the courtyard, accompanied by the sound of slapping someone.

Liu Guangtian looked out the window at his home, a wild grin spreading across his face: "This is the first time I've seen my older brother get beaten up."

"You stay here with me for now, don't give your older brother a chance to shift the blame, I'll go see what's going on."

Liu Guangtian nodded without hesitation and said, "Okay, Xiaoshan!"

Xiao Shan pushed open the door and went out.

Although it was early in the morning, a large number of people quickly gathered in front of Liu Haizhong's house.

After all, there are few entertainment options these days, so how could we miss such an opportunity to watch the excitement?

After being beaten, Liu Guangqi, who was usually obedient, became anxious: "I'm going to support the country's construction. I'm in the right no matter where I'm in the situation! Dad, you're hindering activists from supporting the country's construction."

Liu Guangqi accused Liu Haizhong of a serious crime.

If this label is firmly attached, Liu Haizhong can forget about ever becoming an official again.

“You brat…” Liu Haizhong pointed at Liu Guangqi and said angrily, “I don’t have a son like you! If you dare to go to Shicheng, don’t ever come back.”

This means the two of them are now at odds.

Seeing that Liu Guangqi was about to argue back, Xiao Shan spoke up: "Guangqi, you either go home and apologize to your father and discuss it slowly, or you leave now and go directly to Shicheng tomorrow."

"If Second Uncle keeps talking, his words will get really harsh! He might even get punished."

After hearing Xiao Shan's words, Liu Guangqi thought about it and felt that it made sense.

Moreover, his father is currently a level seven blacksmith, earning over eighty yuan a month. He might even have to rely on his father to get married in the future.

So Liu Guangqi quickly ran into the house, grabbed his luggage, and ran out: "Dad, I'll apologize to you when I get back. I was wrong this time!"

Watching Liu Guangqi's disappearing figure, Liu Haizhong opened his mouth.

In the end, he said nothing and turned to go back inside.

Once Liu Haizhong returned to his room, the onlookers naturally dispersed.

When Xiao Shan returned home, he instructed Liu Guangtian: "Guangtian, your second uncle has suffered a great blow this time. Try to speak less at home, because you were the one who brought up the topic of supporting the local area."

"Or try to distract your dad, otherwise he'll beat you up again when he realizes what's going on."

Liu Guangtian sighed and looked at Xiao Shan, asking, "Xiao Shan, tell me how to distract him?"

“Our institute doesn’t have a single bicycle of its own yet. Xu Damao’s one is from the steel rolling mill.” After thinking for a moment, Xiao Shan said to Liu Guangtian, “Just tell him that I’m planning to buy a used bicycle soon. Your dad is a level seven forger, so he has to buy one before me and become the first person in our institute to buy a bicycle.”

"In that case, he'll outshine the old man."

"Besides, the neighborhood often struggles to find bicycles when people get married. If your dad is generous, he can get a favor from Director Wang."

"Try to put your thoughts together and talk to your dad about this. Maybe if he's happy, he'll forget about the time you brought up the local support program, and it'll be easier for him to find you a job."

Liu Guangtian nodded, indicating that he understood.

Since Li Caijuan gave birth, He Yuzhu's mother-in-law, Cai Xiaohua, has moved into the Intermediate People's Court.

Because both husband and wife work, there is no one to look after the child.

He Yuzhu didn't have any elderly relatives at home, so he had to ask his mother-in-law to come over.

Xiao Shan came over to wash up, just as Cai Xiaohua was washing clothes by the pool.

So he smiled and said, "Auntie is doing laundry! Brother Zhu is so lucky to have such a diligent mother-in-law."

Cai Xiaohua couldn't stop smiling: "Xiaoshan really knows how to talk! Our family has benefited a lot from Zhuzi, so it's only right that we wash his clothes."

"Hmph, everyone says that if the cook doesn't steal, the grains won't be harvested. Who doesn't know where our food comes from?" Madam Jia said with a sour look, making sarcastic remarks from the side.

Cai Xiaohua was not someone to be trifled with: "Old woman Jia, what are you saying! You're as fat as a pig, you don't do any work, all you do is eat! Eat and sleep, sleep and eat, you even eat your son's food rations, which caused your son to fail his fitter's assessment. If I were you, I would find a tree and kill myself."

Madam Jia was immediately furious; when had she ever been insulted like that?

Then he pointed at Cai Xiaohua's nose and said, "Cai Xiaohua, you're no better! You married a stupid son-in-law, and your whole family eats and drinks like a fool. Aren't you ashamed?"

Xiao Shan never expected that these two old women would start arguing for no reason. In an instant, he stopped brushing his teeth and washing his face.

Carry the basin and walk a few steps quickly to watch the commotion from a distance, so as not to get splattered with blood if a fight breaks out.

The two were arguing louder and louder.

One person said that Cai Xiaohua ate the idiot and encouraged him to steal grain from the steel mill.

One person said that Jia Zhangshi was a pig, fat and strong, while her son, who was at work, was starving and looked like a monkey.

Soon, everyone from the courtyard gathered around.

These onlookers certainly had a great time today.

Having just finished watching Liu Haizhong beat Liu Guangqi, Jia Zhangshi is now arguing with Cai Xiaohua again.

"Shut up, both of you! You're both over a hundred years old combined, aren't you ashamed?" Yi Zhonghai stepped forward and stopped the two from arguing.

Mr. and Mrs. He Yuzhu and Mr. and Mrs. Jia Dongxu also came out and stood next to their respective elderly relatives.

Li Caijuan looked at Cai Xiaohua and asked, "Mom, why did you get into an argument with someone?"

“Juan’er, this is all Jia Zhangshi’s fault for making trouble!” Cai Xiaohua explained to Li Caijuan, then said to Jia Zhangshi, “I’m not made of clay, Jia Zhangshi. Your son spoils you, but I won’t!”

“Don’t think that just because your son is Yi Zhonghai’s apprentice, he can act recklessly in this yard! There are streets outside the yard. If you can’t handle it, go find Director Wang.”

"If Director Wang can't solve it, there's still the police station; there's always a place to reason with them."

Jia Dongxu quickly came over and looked at Jia Zhangshi: "Mom, what happened? Why did you quarrel with Zhuzi's mother-in-law?"

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Upon hearing Jia Dongxu's question, Jia Zhangshi said indignantly, "Hmph, that whole family eats and drinks what Sha Zhu eats. Where did Sha Zhu, a cook, get so much grain? He stole it from the steel mill!"

"We can't even get enough to eat, while they're taking public grain and eating and drinking to their hearts' content. What's wrong with me saying a few words if I can't stand it?"

Jia Dongxu was a bit dumbfounded, not knowing how to describe his mother.

He Yuzhu, however, became anxious: "Granny Jia, don't talk nonsense! Who took the factory's grain? That belongs to the public; if someone takes it, they'll be subjected to a denunciation meeting! Don't talk nonsense without evidence."

"Shazhu, how dare you talk to my mother like that! You've always been too kind to me, haven't you?" Hearing He Yuzhu's impolite words, Jia Dongxu instinctively defended his mother.

He Yuzhu frowned at Jia Dongxu and said, "Jia Dongxu, open your eyes and take a good look. It's your mother who's deliberately picking a fight, saying I stole public grain! Is that something a human being would say? Believe me or not, I'll go to the neighborhood committee and have Director Wang judge this!"

He Yuzhu knew very well that this was not something to joke about.

Once it spreads, you won't be able to explain yourself even if you have a thousand mouths!

Yi Zhonghai was at his wit's end watching his chosen caregiver and his backup plan start arguing.

Glaring at He Yuzhu and Jia Dongxu, Yi Zhonghai angrily said, "Dongxu, Zhuzi, shut up! Call a meeting! Notify every household to attend!"

Actually, there was no need to notify them; most of the people in the courtyard had already arrived.

When Yi Zhonghai announced a meeting, everyone went home to get chairs.

Anyway, it's the weekend, everyone's free, so it's nice to watch the excitement.

Just as Xiao Shan went back to get a stool, Xu Damao walked over with a wicked grin: "This time, Sha Zhu is in trouble! As long as we catch him stealing public grain, let's see how he can stay at the steel mill!"

Xiao Shan knew that He Yuzhu was unlikely to steal grain now.

In the TV dramas I've watched, Qin Huairu always paid He Yuzhu to help her carry grain.

He Yuzhu would only bring home some leftovers at most.

Moreover, there are no leftovers in the steel rolling mill kitchen now, and the private stoves have been shut down, so it's impossible for He Yuzhu to bring food home from the steel rolling mill.

As for the fact that he has no shortage of food at home, that's because he's keeping in touch with his master.

His master is the head chef of Liuquanju, so it's easy for him to get some food.

Moreover, He Yuzhu and his wife were both workers, and their wages were enough for them to afford expensive grain.

Lou Xiao'e, who was standing next to Xu Damao, quietly tugged at him as he gloated, telling him not to get too carried away.

The meeting was still held at the Intermediate People's Court.

Seeing that almost everyone in the courtyard had arrived, Yi Zhonghai was the first to speak: "The main reason for this meeting is that Jia Zhangshi and Zhuzi's mother-in-law had a fight. You two tell me, why did you fight?"

"Both of them are grandmothers, yet they're swearing like children in the yard. What kind of behavior is that?"

No sooner had Yi Zhonghai finished speaking than Liu Haizhong picked up his teacup and slammed it on the table: "Our No. 95 compound is a civilized courtyard. If the older generation leads the way in cursing, how can the younger generation learn to behave properly?"

Liu Haizhong was already furious about Liu Guangqi's matter, and now he could finally vent his anger.

Hearing Liu Haizhong's words, He Yuzhu was displeased: "Second Uncle, you're the only one in our neighborhood who loves to curse. You scold and beat the children every day. If the kids in the neighborhood are going astray, it's because of you."

"You've already driven your eldest son away, and you're beating your second son every day too. When you get old, who will take care of you in your old age?"

He Yuzhu's words left Liu Haizhong speechless.

After a long pause, he looked at He Yuzhu and said, "Zhuzi, stop talking nonsense all day long. Guangqi was there to support the local area. What do you mean by saying I drove them away? This is a matter between your family and the Jia family. Stop bringing up those useless things!"

Upon hearing Liu Haizhong's words, Xiao Shan was taken aback: This second uncle has made quite a bit of progress lately!

In the past, the most they would say was "I'll never let you get away with this," but now they know how to make excuses.

Seeing that the topic had gone astray, Yan Bugui quickly said, "Let's get down to business! Jia Zhangshi, tell me, what was the reason for your argument?"

When this was mentioned, Jia Zhangshi got excited: "Other families save money and live frugally, but their family eats and drinks well every day. They're a bunch of idiots."

"Sha Zhu is just a cook, his salary isn't high, where did he get so much stuff? He must have gotten it from the steel mill!"

"You're not clean yourself, so you can't even be criticized? You're not from a traditional courtyard house, yet you live there every day. Don't you have any shame?"

Hearing Jia Zhangshi's words, Cai Xiaohua retorted, "You eat like a pig and you still say you're frugal? It's others who are frugal, and you're the one who's eating all of it! Jia Zhangshi, stop spewing nonsense all day long. Others may give you leeway because your son is a master's apprentice, but I won't."

"Shut up, both of you!" Yi Zhonghai interrupted the two from continuing their argument with a dark face, then asked Jia Zhangshi, "Sister-in-law Jia, do you have any evidence that Zhuzi took grain from the steel mill?"

He Yuzhu glared at Jia Zhangshi: "Yes, do you have any evidence?"

Xu Damao then intervened, saying, "What evidence do we need for this? If the cook doesn't steal, the crops won't grow. Isn't it common for Sha Zhu, who's a cook, to steal from the canteen?"

Actually, this matter has nothing to do with Xu Damao; he can just quietly watch the show.

But he didn't!

He would seize any opportunity to strike at He Yuzhu!

This seems to have become an instinct for him.

He Yuzhu suddenly sprang up and knocked Xu Damao to the ground with a single punch.

Then he pointed at Xu Damao and cursed, "You little brat, you're everywhere! How dare you slander your grandpa! Grandpa'll teach you a lesson for your foul mouth today!"

After saying that, He Yuzhu clenched his fist and smashed it down on Xu Damao's head.

At this moment, Xiao Shan, who was sitting next to Xu Damao, quickly stepped in and stopped He Yuzhu's fist: "Brother Zhu, calm down. If you really hurt Brother Mao, you'll have to go to jail too! You don't want to not see He Huan for several years, do you?"

In fact, Xiao Shan could have stopped He Yuzhu when he made his move.

Xiao Shan just didn't want to appear too impressive in front of his neighbors, lest he attract the attention of those with ulterior motives.

Besides, Xu Damao was the one who started the whole thing, and Xiao Shan was happy to see Xu Damao learn a lesson.

However, if the fighting continues, Xu Damao may suffer serious consequences!

Moreover, He Yuzhu won't be able to escape then either.

That's why Xiao Shan intervened to stop He Yuzhu, to prevent the situation from escalating.

He Huan is He Yuzhu's son. Upon hearing Xiao Shan mention his son, He Yuzhu immediately calmed down.

He Yuzhu pointed at Xu Damao and said, "Grandson, I'll give Xiaoshan some face today and let you off the hook! If you talk nonsense again, Grandpa will beat you up!"

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At this moment, Xu Damao also stood up with Lou Xiao'e's help.

Xu Damao clutched the spot on his stomach where he had been hit, and pointed at He Yuzhu with the other, saying, "You idiot, you just wait! I'm going to report this to the police station today and have you locked up for two days."

He Yuzhu wasn't afraid at all. He punched Xu Damao once, and there was no way he would let him stay in the police station for a few days.