Upon arriving, he saw Xu Damao covered in bruises after being beaten by Sha Zhu, and he felt incredibly gratified. He knew he hadn't spoiled his grandson for nothing.

But then he heard that brat Ma Hua say that his grandson ate shit, and he immediately stood up.

"Oh, old lady, you're out again? Tsk tsk, at your age, and in this cold weather, why don't you stay home? Why are you always here?" Ma Hua said sarcastically to the old lady.

The old lady ignored Ma Hua. She knew all too well how troublesome Ma Hua was. "Ma Hua, you just wait and see how I deal with you later."

"Xu Damao, you little brat, how dare you insult this old lady? Have you lost your mind? Zhuzi, slap him!" After scolding Xu Damao, the old lady immediately ordered Shazhu to step forward and slap him.

Xu Damao, terrified, immediately ran behind Ma Hua. He said timidly, "Old lady, are you being reasonable? When did I ever scold you?"

"I'm the one who smashed your window, and you still say you didn't curse at me? Xu Damao, let me tell you, I was being lenient by smashing your window, and you actually cursed at me, an old lady? Don't you want to live in this world anymore?"

The deaf old woman raised her cane and pointed it at Xu Damao's nose, cursing.

This time, Ma Hua didn't speak; he also wanted to see how Xu Damao would choose. Their friendship had only stemmed from two drinks together.

The reason Ma Hua intervened just now was probably because Xu Damao had advised him last night, although Xu Damao's intentions may not have been good.

But I repay kindness with kindness. MCA is a grateful person. Being alone in my past life makes MCA cherish the kindness in this life even more.

Most importantly, he also wanted to see how Xu Damao would choose—whether to resist or compromise.

{Please don't criticize, please don't criticize, Xu Damao will turn against Ma Hua in the next chapter.}

"I..." Xu Damao stammered, unable to speak. He had no idea that his window had been smashed by the deaf old lady; he thought it was that bastard Sha Zhu coming to get revenge on him.

"Hmph, Xu Damao, what can I say about you? Do you know that our institute is an advanced and model institute? How dare you insult the old lady? You have committed a serious crime," Yi Zhonghai also shouted angrily with a stern face.

"Pfft, hahahahaha." Ma Hua burst out laughing the moment he heard Yi Zhonghai mention the words "advanced model courtyard house" again.

"Ma Hua, what are you laughing at!" Yi Zhonghai said angrily.

"It's nothing, I just remembered something happy, please continue," Ma Hua said, forcing a smile.

"Hmph, Xu Damao, do you know how much damage you've caused our department? If our department doesn't get recognized as an advanced unit this year, I think it'll all be your fault, Xu Damao," Yi Zhonghai sneered, and continued.

"Pfft, hahaha!" Ma Hua couldn't help but burst out laughing this time. Damn it, Yi Zhonghai, are you trying to make me laugh to death? Hurt? Xu Damao only said a few words, and you've already slapped such a huge label on him!

Why don't you mention the old lady smashing someone's window, Sha Zhu and Bang Geng, and Jia Zhangshi going to jail? Good heavens, if this can be considered an advanced unit, then the standards for advanced units in the neighborhood committee are too low.

"Ma Hua, what are you laughing at!" Yi Zhonghai was genuinely angry now. He was criticizing Xu Damao for brainwashing everyone about respecting the elderly, and Ma Hua kept interrupting him.

"Uh, it's okay. I've been professionally trained. No matter what happens, I won't laugh. Don't worry, please continue," Ma Hua said, pinching his thigh to suppress his laughter.

"Xu Damao, the old lady smashed your window because she cared about you and wanted what was best for you, afraid you'd go astray. Now that you've learned your lesson, why don't you apologize to the old lady and Zhuzi?"

"That's settled then. You're still young, and it's good that you admit your mistakes and try to correct them," Yi Zhonghai said earnestly.

"Hahahaha. Sorry, sorry, I just couldn't help it, it's just too ridiculous." Ma Hua couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter.

"Ma Hua, what are you laughing at!" Yi Zhonghai shouted at Ma Hua. Perhaps he was too angry, because Yi Zhonghai's voice was cracking.