Yi Zhonghai and Jia Zhangshi sat facing each other in the courtyard.
Yan Bugui glanced at Yi Zhonghai and Jia Zhangshi in front of him, and then at Wang Qiang beside him.
He revealed a serious expression and began to speak:
"Comrade Yi Zhonghai, don't worry. Please tell us the whole story of your affair with Jia Zhangshi. Then I and the other people in the compound will judge whether you have committed a violation of your personal conduct."
Wang Qiang couldn't help but admire Yan Bugui's eloquence; before the discussion even began, he had already made a definitive judgment. With this serious accusation pinned on him, Yi Zhonghai's chances of a comeback were virtually nonexistent.
However, Yi Zhonghai must have had some tricks up his sleeve to become an old man.
"I've done the right thing in this matter so far. Everyone knows that Jia Dongxu was my apprentice. Although he's now dead, leaving behind a widow and her child, what's wrong with me, as his master, showing concern?"
"As for what Yan Bugui just said, about having an affair, that's completely fabricated and a false accusation!"
"Everyone knows who I, Lao Yi, am. I have always been a moral exemplar in our institute. How could I possibly do such messy things?"
"I feel that someone is trying to frame me, to seize power, and to destroy our beautiful family in the courtyard, bringing shame upon our community."
"I believe the eyes of the masses are discerning, and they will certainly not let the evildoers' conspiracy succeed!"
Yi Zhonghai spoke passionately, and many people nodded in agreement.
"So, Comrade Yi Zhonghai, what was that all about when you were hugging and embracing Jia Zhangshi in Qin Huairu's room? And what about the scratches on your neck and face?"
Yan Bugui presented these two arguments with an expression of complete confidence.
“Jia Zhangshi fell down, and I helped her up. Everyone knows I'm a good person, a moral exemplar. How could I ignore someone who has fallen down?”
"When I saw Jia Zhangshi fall to the ground, I had no choice but to go over and help her up."
"As for the scratches, I scratched myself, so what?"
Yi Zhonghai, with an air of righteous indignation, carefully observed everyone present. Yan Bugui was definitely trying to oust him, and the Liu brothers on the sidelines were also eager to try their luck.
Wang Qiang is definitely going to pull me down from my position as the big shot in the management school. As for He Yuzhu, he might be the one I'm trying to win over now.
To become a senior figure in the School of Management, one must possess exceptional observational and performance skills.
You can't get selected without some serious skills. The three people who are now here are all people who came out of retirement and are very good at interpersonal relationships.
Wang Qiang thought to himself that Yi Zhonghai reacted quickly in the face of Yan Bugui’s relentless pressure, and his words were watertight, very persuasive and deceptive.
Those unaware of the truth might think he was a moral exemplar, but in reality, he was far more cunning than Yan Bugui. While Yan Bugui's scheming was overt, his was covert.
Wang Qiang couldn't help but look at the old man in front of him with new respect.
Remembering his own trickery, he relaxed his brow and quietly watched Yi Zhonghai's performance.
He then sneered, "Comrade Yi Zhonghai, thank you for your cooperation. Since you've admitted to embracing and hugging Jia Zhangshi, then we can conclude that you have questionable morals."
"Moreover, you not only have problems with your lifestyle, but also with your finances!"
"As for your financial problems, should we wait for you to tell us, or should we tell you?"
"Let me give you a heads-up: your problem is related to He Yuzhu and He Yushui, the siblings! You know that in your heart!"
Liu Guangfu also stood up and said, "Thank you for the information, Brother Wang Qiang. Now we have another piece of evidence against Yi Zhonghai for his illegal and criminal activities. I suggest that we take him to the police station."
"Uncle, I'll come visit you when I have time!"
Yi Zhonghai waved his hand and said, "This is a frame-up. I'll put it right here: I, Yi Zhonghai, am absolutely not that kind of person!"
He glanced at He Yuzhu and He Yushui, the brother and sister, sitting next to the table.
Yi Zhonghai said, "As for the economic issues that Wang Qiang mentioned, there are none. If you don't believe me, ask Sha Zhu. There are absolutely no economic issues between us."
"Everyone better be careful and watch out, lest you be used as pawns."
After Yi Zhonghai finished speaking, he glanced at everyone and asked He Yuzhu to say a few words to him.
Watching Yi Zhonghai's performance, Wang Qiang knew that getting him to admit it voluntarily wouldn't be so easy.
Many people in the courtyard stood quietly to the side, observing the situation of the few people. As for who would become the caretaker, to them, whoever won would be the one to help!
Wang Qiang sneered, casually pointed behind Yi Zhonghai, and said.
"Yi Zhonghai, look who's behind you!"
Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai instinctively turned around, his eyes nearly popping out of their sockets, feeling that his good life was about to end.
This situation is very unfavorable to me. How could I have been so blind as to embezzle the two yuan that He Daqing gave to He Yuzhu and He Yushui?
Looking at He Daqing in front of him, Yi Zhonghai rubbed his eyes, thinking he must be seeing things.
After He Daqing ran away, he gave Sha Zhu and his sister 2 yuan a month. Because they were young, he sent the money to Yi Zhonghai, an old man. However, the old man never gave them the money or told them about it.
What happened just now was a smokescreen by Wang Qiang. He chose a very good angle; only Yi Zhonghai saw it. Everyone else was wondering what Yi Zhonghai saw when he turned his head. His change in expression definitely meant something was wrong.
Yi Zhonghai turned around and looked at Wang Qiang, Yan Bugui, Sha Zhu and his sister, and the Liu brothers.
"That's right, when Shazhu's father passed away, he gave his siblings two yuan a month. I didn't touch a single penny of that money; I saved it all for Shazhu to get married!"
He Yuzhu and He Yushui were stunned when they heard the news. They thought He Daqing had just left and abandoned them. They never expected that he would still send money over every month.
However, Yi Zhonghai snatched the prize away, and He Yushui, who was a child, couldn't get enough to eat and almost starved to death.
Wang Qiang sneered: "That sounds nice. If it weren't for today's situation, why would you have said it? It's clearly embezzlement. You're making economic issues sound so noble."
The people in the courtyard didn't believe it when they heard this. Back then, Sha Zhu and his sister had such a hard life. If they had those two yuan, things would have been much better.
Yan Bugui seized the opportunity to say, "Taking something without asking is stealing. That was given to Sha Zhu and his sister by He Daqing. What right do you have to keep it?"
Liu Guangfu seized the opportunity to attack: "That's right, how hard did Brother Shazhu have back then? He almost starved to death during the rainy season, and you didn't even take out any money. You've completely lost your conscience."
Thinking of her childhood, He Yushui couldn't help but cry. Her crying also brought tears to the eyes of several soft-hearted people in the courtyard.
They all cursed Yi Zhonghai, calling him a scoundrel.
Yi Zhonghai was caught off guard by the sudden turn of events and was at a loss for what to do in the face of the crowd's scolding.
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