Wang Qiang found Yi Zhonghai's expression amusing.

He continued, "Everyone, think carefully. Whose interests were being served at each of these compound meetings?"

"Use your imagination, savor the moment, and think about it more deeply, and the answer will emerge."

Everyone had their own thoughts when they heard Wang Qiang's words. Basically, every plenary meeting was about donating money to the Jia family.

Upon closer reflection, something didn't seem right. This had nothing to do with everyone else, and then he remembered that Yi Zhonghai had delivered 20 jin of flour to the Jia family today. He found it even stranger.

That's 20 jin of wheat flour, not cornmeal. How could Yi Zhonghai be so willing to part with it?

Why doesn't Yi Zhonghai adopt a child or have a godson or goddaughter, but instead keeps helping the Jia family? Is Bang Geng the son of an old man?

Forced by his public image, Yi Zhonghai had no choice but to use other methods to get the people in the compound to raise his child.

It seems that the more you doubt, the more you start to find reasonable explanations for everything. The more people thought about it, the more something seemed off. Damn, wasn't this like being a cuckolded father?

Wang Qiang smiled to himself. Yi Zhonghai, don't you like to create personas? Well then, I'll give you the persona of Ximen Qing.

When faced with something like this, everyone's imagination starts to run wild.

Some people even speculated that there was another hidden reason for Jia Dongxu's death. Although it was officially a work injury, who knows what was going on behind the scenes?

Yi Zhonghai is now in a real bind; everyone's gaze towards him has changed.

"Zhu Zi, you'd better speak up for me. You know best what kind of person I am!"

He Yuzhu was about to speak when his younger sister, He Yushui, pinched him. He Yuzhu turned to look at his sister and saw her winking at him. He knew then that it was about Yi Zhonghai embezzling money.

Jia Zhangshi was usually fierce and unruly, but seeing this situation, she knew that Yi Zhonghai was doomed. She had raised her child alone after her husband's death, which was no easy feat.

To survive in this courtyard, one needs to find a powerful backer, and that backer is Yi Zhonghai. He is a factory worker with skills and a high income, and most importantly, he doesn't have any children yet.

So he made Jia Dongxu his apprentice, thus binding Yi Zhonghai and giving himself a powerful backer. Later, Jia Dongxu died, but he still had Qin Huairu.

After Qin Huairu gave birth to Huaihua, he made her get an IUD inserted. Logically speaking, why would a widow get an IUD? It was probably to prevent any trouble, so that there would be no problem.

Otherwise, why would Yi Zhonghai willingly send him flour? And why would Sha Zhu happily pack up his meals?

But all of that is in the past now. Yi Zhonghai is no longer a reliable support, and I can't go down with him.

So Jia Zhangshi used her special skill to summon the spirit.

"Waaah, Lao Jia, Dongxu, please open your eyes and see! Who knew there were such heartless bastards bullying us orphans and widows?"

"Dongxu, take your master away and question him thoroughly. What exactly is he planning to do to bring disaster to our family?"

Good heavens, when Yi Zhonghai heard that he was going to be taken away, he was completely distraught.

When everyone heard Jia Zhangshi crying and making a scene, they were all impressed. Jia Zhangshi was indeed good at changing her tune, and she immediately put herself in the position of the victim.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Yan Bugui said, "Sister-in-law, tell us everything, and we'll all stand up for you."

"Yes, tell us everything, and we'll stand up for you!"

"Speak up, there are big guys here, don't be afraid!"

Yi Zhonghai finally understood what it meant to be a man who is falling from grace and everyone kicking him while he was down. Even before he had been officially removed from office, everyone had already started to take advantage of his misfortune.

Seeing everyone's expressions, Jia Zhangshi knew she had succeeded. Since she was the only victim, she had nothing to fear. She might even be able to make some money.

Then he started saying, "That bastard Yi Zhonghai, that old scoundrel, he sat on me and touched my neck!"

“You don’t know, he brought 20 jin of flour, just trying to take advantage of Qin Huairu in our family.”

He Yuzhu was stunned. Was Yi Zhonghai really like that? Had he laid a hand on Sister Qin? He looked at Yi Zhonghai with deep hatred in his eyes.

Jia Zhangshi continued to weep.

"Our Qin Huairu is very virtuous; in ancient times, she would have been honored with a memorial archway for her chastity!"

Upon hearing this, everyone fainted.

Everyone knows what Qin Huairu is like; otherwise, how could a level-two worker like her support her entire family, including a sewing machine?

Today's focus is on Yi Zhonghai; whether Qin Huairu was a chaste and virtuous woman is not within the scope of today's discussion.

Seeing this, Liu Guangfu knew that Yi Zhonghai was bound to step down, so he started to jeer.

"What happens next? They'll expose Yi Zhonghai's ugly face!"

Jia Zhangshi continued crying.

“My Huairu ran away, and that old scoundrel Yi Zhonghai chased after her. I stopped him, but he suddenly knocked me down and even straddled me!”

Yi Zhonghai: "You're lying, I didn't!"

Jia Zhangshi raised her claws.

"Look, everyone, this is what I tore off him when I fought back. There's flesh under my fingernails!"

Upon closer inspection, everyone confirmed it: Jia Zhangshi's fingernails were filled with bits of flesh. This, combined with the scratches on Yi Zhonghai's neck and face, increased the credibility of Jia Zhangshi's statement.

Yan Bugui suppressed a laugh and said with a serious expression.

"Yi Zhonghai, the witnesses and evidence are all there, how can you still try to deny it?"

Then he spoke to Jia Zhangshi.

"Don't worry, sister-in-law, we will definitely seek justice for you!"

Wang Qiang said, "I think we should report this to the neighborhood committee and the police station and have them investigate. What do you all think?"

The Liu brothers took the lead in shouting.

"agree!"

"support!"

That's exactly how it should be done!

"Take him to the police station."

"We all support it."

At this point, Yi Zhonghai had completely lost hope, and even He Yuzhu started shouting. He Yuzhu was even angrier when he heard that Yi Zhonghai had actually laid hands on Qin Huairu.

Yi Zhonghai's face turned ashen. He realized it was all over; it seemed his grand retirement plan would have to be completed inside the prison.

Wang Qiang said to Liu Guangtian, "Guangtian, go to the police station. There are bad guys in our compound!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Guangtian dashed out.

Yi Zhonghai's last stand.

"By making this a big deal, you're damaging the compound's reputation and hindering its future development!"

Wang Qiang looked at Yi Zhonghai, who was still struggling in his death throes.

"It's a disgrace to our compound to have someone like you. You scum, you deserve to be punished!"

He Yushui shouted, "Yes, you withheld the money my father gave us, almost starving me to death! You're murdering me!"

Liu Guangfu: "I now suspect that there is something fishy about Jia Dongxu's death!"

Overwhelmed by the onslaught, Yi Zhonghai's vision blurred and he fainted.