The affair between Sha Zhu and Liu Guangtian was already common knowledge.

Everyone has a compassionate heart, so it's not surprising that Old Wang wanted to plead for Sha Zhu.

The fat man thought for a moment and said, "Then let's not bother with our boss. The one who tied the knot must untie it. Let's go directly to Director Li."

Around 9 a.m., Fatty led Old Wang to Director Li's office, a place he knew exactly where to go.

As soon as Li Huaide saw him, he knew what he had come for: "How strange, when did Sha Zhu become so popular? Xu Damao just left, and you're here again."

Xu Damao also came to plead for Sha Zhu?

The fat man laughed heartily. Li Huaide looked at him with a half-smile, picked up a cigarette from the table and tossed it to him, not forgetting to toss one to Old Wang as well.

After smoking a cigarette, the fat man made a shocking statement: "Xu Damao and Shazhu are the real love!"

Li Huaide, who had just picked up his teacup, spat out every drop of tea onto the ground without wasting a single drop.

Old Wang laughed as he stood up and went outside to get a mop to wipe the area.

Li Huaide slammed down his teacup in exasperation: "What kind of talk is this?"

The fat man looked at the two of them and said, "It's mainly because you two don't know much about the situation in our courtyard. After I explain, you'll understand what's going on."

The fat man sorted out his thoughts and said, "These two are natural enemies. Xu Damao is always picking on Sha Zhu, always trying to outdo him. If Sha Zhu wants to improve himself, Xu Damao comes to you to tattle; if Sha Zhu is popular outside, Xu Damao goes door to door to ruin Sha Zhu's reputation; if Sha Zhu wants to go on blind dates, Xu Damao intercepts every one he sees! In short, Xu Damao is like Sha Zhu's shadow, following him around every day, clinging to him, making sure Sha Zhu never has a moment's peace... What is this if not true love?"

Li Huaide's face crinkled with laughter. Interesting, very interesting. From this perspective, these two really are... true love.

For once, Li Huaide was in a good mood, and he actually started gossiping with the fat man: "So what kind of person do you think Sha Zhu is?"

The fat man thought for a moment and said, "A cunning person."

"Oh, cunning? What makes you say that?"

"Your Excellency is so knowledgeable and learned, you must know the story of Duke Zhuang of Zheng and his brother."

Li Huaide suddenly realized: "Duke Zhuang of Zheng indulged his brother while simultaneously publicizing his brother's 'good deeds,' ultimately leading him to his own demise. What a fool Zhu!"

The fat man flattered him at just the right moment: "That's the art of using people, our director knows it like the back of his hand! Bad people can do good things too, but only if they are managed by good people. If used well, bad people are often easier to use than good people; but you have to be extra careful when using such people, otherwise they might turn around and bite you back, like the story of the farmer and the snake."

The fat man's words hit Li Huaide where it hurt. He smiled reservedly, "Since that's the case, then I have to do Xu Damao a favor. Keep Sha Zhu around so he can 'fall in love' with him, right? Hahahaha!"

The fat man and Old Wang joined in the laughter, laughing like idiots...

Li Huaide served tea to the guests and said, "Alright, you all go ahead and get busy. Let Sha Zhu suffer a little more before I go see him."

As for Liu Guangtian, Li Huaide didn't mention him, and the fat man wouldn't ask either, because they really weren't familiar with each other.

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Sha Zhu was carried out of the abandoned warehouse by Fatty and Xu Damao.

He was still somewhat conscious, his words slurred, probably wondering why the two of them had rescued him.

Xu Damao really cared about Sha Zhu. He not only found a cart, but also somehow got a quilt to cover him with.

After doing all that, he wiped his sweat and said to the fat man, "Brother, if you're going to work any harder, lend me a hand and take him to the hospital."

Xu Damao was pulling the cart in front, while the fat man was pushing it from behind. He asked Xu Damao, "If you treat him like this, will he remember your kindness?"

Xu Damao sighed: "It's good enough that he's not thinking about revenge against me. Believe it or not, that bastard definitely thinks I'm the one who harmed him."

"Believe it, why wouldn't you? You might even hate me too. But that silly Zhu is really pitiful."

"Of course, he was beaten up like that, almost killed."

The fat man shook his head; "I'm not talking about that. I'm saying that the wife that Sha Zhu finally found is almost certainly going to fall through again."

Xu Damao was also quite puzzled: "Brother, what do you think Qin Huairu means? Does she actually like Sha Zhu?"

"She only likes herself. Last time I overheard the leaders talking, they mentioned a term called 'psychology,' which is a discipline that studies the human mind."

Xu Damao gasped: "There's such a field of study?"

"Of course, the leader mentioned a phenomenon called 'possessiveness' back then. Qin Huairu had this possessiveness towards Sha Zhu."

Possession, or desire? Xu Damao smacked his lips, savoring the taste more and more, and even pulling the cart no longer felt tiring.

Xu Damao saw Qin Huairu very clearly; all she cared about was money! Because only money could allow her and her children to live a good life.

Xu Damao hesitated before saying, "So, you're saying that Sha Zhu is only useful to Qin Huairu?"

"..."

The fat man chatted with Xu Damao to distract himself.

Little did they know, Sha Zhu had already been jolted awake under the covers. He was practically covered in sore skin that even the slightest touch hurt. The pain, however, had also made him unusually alert, allowing him to hear the entire conversation between Fatty and Xu Damao.

They took Sha Zhu to the hospital. Xu Damao did all the work himself: registering, paying the fees, going back to the courtyard to inform the old lady, and preparing a washbasin, toothbrush, toothpaste, and lunchbox for Sha Zhu.

Qin Huairu didn't come even after she got off work, but the three old men and the second aunt from the courtyard all came over together.

They weren't only there for Sha Zhu, because Liu Guangtian was also sent over.

The two patients even became neighbors, which made it convenient for them to take care of each other.

Liu Guangtian is in a terrible situation this time, extremely so. Not only physically, but also mentally, he's been fired from the factory!

Whether he was wronged or not, he deserves the outcome he has today.

As soon as Fatty got home that evening, Chen Yan greeted him: "What happened today? Liu Guangtian from Second Uncle's house was brought back, covered in blood, it was terrifying! I didn't dare let Yu Li see it."

The second sister is extremely considerate. With her helping to take care of Yu Li, Fatty can feel at ease when he's out every day.

The fat man explained in a low voice, "Shazhu and Liu Guangtian offended Director Li and got beaten up. I just got back from the hospital."

At this moment, Yu Li came out from inside and looked at the fat man with concern: "Are you alright?"