"Why are they only criticizing the old lady? What about Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu? Why aren't they being ignored?" someone shouted from the crowd.
Director Wang watched the situation unfold with a cold eye. "Old lady," he thought, "didn't you say you did it all yourself? Weren't you quite the big shot in the neighborhood office?"
The people have discerning eyes and will not tolerate your deception. I'd like to see what you can do about it.
Before Director Wang could speak, Yi Zhonghai stepped into the crowd and said, "Comrades, I'm sorry, I didn't expect things to turn out this way. I just thought the old lady was too old..."
We should respect that. I never expected things to turn out this way. I'm so sorry for causing trouble for our neighbors.
Yi Zhonghai spoke so earnestly, portraying himself as someone who cared for the elderly, without uttering a single word about helping the old lady fabricate an identity or aiding and abetting her wrongdoing.
After Yi Zhonghai finished speaking, he exchanged a glance with the deaf old woman. A hint of unease flashed across her face, but she still choked up and said, "Zhonghai, ah..."
"I'm so sorry. I've been lying to you all along. I know you genuinely care about the elderly. I deserve to die. I've let everyone down. This has nothing to do with you."
The old lady felt a pang of pain in her heart. Although she had discussed it with Yi Zhonghai last night, seeing what he did today still pained her.
She still felt sad, but there was nothing the old lady could do, since she still needed Yi Zhonghai to take care of her.
Seeing this scene, Sha Zhu stiffened his neck and remained silent, turning his head away to avoid the old lady's gaze. The old lady was extremely anxious. "Sha Zhu, hurry up and say something! Once you've said it, you'll be done with this. How can you be so stupid?"
"Comrades, we must be vigilant about this kind of thing in the future. If you encounter this kind of thing again, remember to report it to the neighborhood committee or the police station."
Furthermore, this is a new era, and the neighborhood committee will absolutely not allow anyone to bully us. We must resolutely fight against evil forces to the end.
Although Sha Zhu has beaten me for so many years, the old lady even broke my window a few days ago, and Yi Zhonghai has coerced me, I firmly believe that the neighborhood committee will stand up for us! The people will prevail!
Xu Damao shouted loudly from the side. After studying at the street office for the past few days, he felt as if he had suddenly realized something. He realized how stupid he had been before. Why did he have to get beaten when he could just talk?
When Director Wang of the neighborhood office heard Xu Damao's words, his face remained expressionless. But inwardly, he sighed, realizing it was all the neighborhood office's fault for not doing its job properly, which was why Xu Damao had been oppressed for so many years.
Seeing the agitated crowd around him, Director Wang immediately shouted, "Comrades, Comrade Xu Damao is absolutely right. Our street office will stand up for you!"
Comrades, you have all seen Bai Qiaomei's fate. Please take this as a warning and never repeat your mistakes. Comrade Xu Damao, rest assured, I will make Bai Qiaomei compensate you for your losses.
To all other comrades who have suffered persecution, please rest assured that your losses will also be compensated.
With Director Wang's summary, the criticism meeting ended abruptly. Director Wang was also worried that if it went on too long, the deaf old lady might go mad, given her advanced age.
Anyway, the goal has been achieved. The whole alley knows that there is an old woman in No. 95 courtyard who takes advantage of her age to pretend to be a martyr's family member. As a result, Yi Zhonghai and He Yuzhu's reputations are completely ruined.
Ma Hua shook his head and chuckled coldly. "That's it? Not passionate at all. I thought someone would throw rotten eggs and vegetable leaves at me."
That makes sense, though. In times of food shortages, such things didn't exist. TV dramas are just making things up.
After watching the play, Ma Hua went straight back to the courtyard, got on his bicycle, and headed straight to the nearest vegetable market. He had arranged with Brother Liu from the supply and marketing cooperative and his childhood friend Wang Dazhu a few days ago to have lunch at his house.
{Brother Liu's real name is Liu Fugui}
Although the food system has everything in the courtyard, given the fighting skills of those people in the courtyard, it's best to be cautious.
When Ma Hua bought the items, he made a point of getting a receipt. When Ma Hua rode his bike back to the courtyard house, he happened to see the Third Uncle, no, he should be called the Grand Steward now.
When Yan Bugui saw the things on the MCA's handlebars, his eyes lit up. He wondered if they had bought them to celebrate!
Thinking of this, Yan Bugui immediately put down what he was holding and said to Ma Hua with a smile, "Hey, Ma Hua, what's up? Why are you so happy?"
"You bought so much stuff! Come on, this is so heavy. Let me help you carry it."
“No need, I have my own hands,” Ma Hua refused directly. You can’t be shy with someone like Yan Bugui, so he just refused outright and pushed the cart toward the backyard.
As expected, Yan Bugui's face immediately darkened when Ma Hua refused. He considered himself a scholar and the only senior member of the entire academy, and now Ma Hua had dared to embarrass him in front of so many people—that was a serious problem.
Yan Bugui chased after MCA and shouted loudly:
"Ahem, Xiao Ma, speaking of which, I have to criticize you a bit. The whole nation is tightening its belts and saving every penny. Isn't your behavior a bit extravagant?"
"Oh, Teacher Yan's words are more eloquent than her singing. What's wrong? I earn money to buy things with my own abilities, how is that extravagance and waste?"
Yan Bugui, tell me how I'm wrong! And you're criticizing me? Everyone knows you, Old Man Yan, always loitering at the courtyard gate, trying to take advantage of people. Bah! You call yourself a scholar, a teacher, a role model? Aren't you afraid of corrupting your students?
"Pah, what kind of behavior is this?" Ma Hua glanced at Yan Bugui with disdain, then spat. "What's wrong? Yi Zhonghai's bangs have fallen off, and you're starting to show off now?"
You're really trying to think you're a phoenix with just a handful of chicken feathers! You don't deserve it!
Yan Bugui was trembling and speechless after Ma Hua directly confronted him. He was the only senior member of the entire compound; how dare Ma Hua? Yan Bugui prided himself on being a cultured man, and having his past exposed in front of everyone made him even more embarrassed.
When Ma Hua said that, the people around him immediately chuckled. Everyone in the compound knew what kind of person Yan Laoxi was. He was the kind of guy who would feel like he was missing out if he didn't taste the manure trucks passing by.
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