At this moment, Xu Damao was still bragging to Ran Qiuye about himself. It has to be said that Xu Damao was really good with words; he had a good job and dressed quite well.
Ran Qiuye gradually became interested in Xu Damao as well.
"Let me tell you, you absolutely mustn't marry this idiot Zhu. Not only is he stupid, but he's also having an affair with the widow in our courtyard."
"It's not convenient for us to talk here. How about I treat you to lunch tomorrow?" Xu Damao hadn't finished speaking when...
Sha Zhu then launched a flying kick at Xu Damao in the back: "I'll beat you to death, you dog! Xu Damao, you bastard, how dare you betray me!"
"You even slandered me! I'll beat you to death, you bastard! No wonder Lou Xiao'e divorced you; who would want someone like you?"
Ran Qiuye was also confused. What was going on? Could this be the legendary two men fighting over a girl?
"Stop fighting! Stop fighting! Please stop fighting!"
Ran Qiuye snapped out of her daze and hurriedly urged the two to stop.
But Sha Zhu couldn't stand it anymore. He was almost 30 and still didn't have a wife. He'd finally found someone he liked and could talk to.
Actually, it was Sha Zhu himself who felt he got along well with Ran Qiuye.
Sha Zhu's pent-up anger manifested as a fist that lashed out at Xu Damao.
Xu Damao was beaten by Sha Zhu and curled up on the ground, howling in pain.
"Ah, I was wrong, Master Zhu, please stop hitting me, please spare me." Xu Damao had long been beaten to a pulp by Sha Zhu and had no backbone left, so he hurriedly begged for mercy.
"Pah! Xu Damao, you bastard, you dare to beg for mercy!" Sha Zhu immediately spat at Xu Damao.
He raised his right foot and kicked Xu Damao hard in the groin.
"Ah!" Xu Damao screamed and fainted.
Ran Qiuye thought Xu Damao had been beaten to death by Sha Zhu, and her body began to tremble uncontrollably.
His right hand trembled as he pointed at Sha Zhu: "How could you hit someone? Look at what you've done to him! Stop right now!"
"Hmph, he deserved to be hit. Didn't you hear him talking bad about me to you just now, Teacher Ran? Let me tell you..."
"This Xu Damao is the biggest cancer in our department, the biggest bad seed in our department. Don't be fooled by him." Sha Zhu immediately explained to Ran Qiuye.
Unfortunately, Ran Qiuye was already terrified by Sha Zhu's violent behavior earlier. He was a bad seed, and you're no better.
Hearing the noise, the people in the courtyard rushed over. Yan Bugui saw Xu Damao on the ground.
He frowned. Why was that silly Zhu hitting Xu Damao again? What was the reason for this today?
Yan Bugui squatted down and placed his hand under Xu Damao's nose. Hmm, he was still breathing. As long as Xu Damao wasn't dead, that was good.
"Carry Xu Damao back, and you, Shazhu, hurry back too! Do you think our courtyard house isn't shameful enough already? Teacher Ran, what's going on?"
Yan Bugui's thinking was simple: "Fine, let them fight, but how can they fight in the alley? What will the people in the alley think of me, their elder? They've brought shame upon themselves in the alley!"
And what's Ran Qiuye doing here? Could it be...? But I haven't introduced her to Sha Zhu yet.
"Ahem, Teacher Ran, I'm sorry, this is an internal matter of our courtyard house, and it's getting late."
"Perhaps you should go home quickly," Yan Bugui kindly suggested. Whatever the reason, it was somewhat inappropriate for Ran Qiuye to be there.
Unexpectedly, Ran Qiuye shook her head: "Teacher Yan, I was one of the parties involved in what just happened, and also a witness. I think it's better to clarify some things face to face later."
I can't leave. If this matter isn't explained clearly, who knows what rumors will spread about me in your department? I must make things clear here.
"Alright then." Yan Bugui sighed and led Ran Qiuye to the courtyard.
Such a big incident occurred in the courtyard, so naturally a meeting had to be held to find out exactly why Sha Zhu and Xu Damao were fighting, and to condemn Sha Zhu.
Soon everyone in the courtyard gathered in the front yard, and Ma Hua also joined the crowd to watch the excitement.
"Ahem, I'm so sorry to call a meeting so late, but just now, something really terrible happened in our courtyard."
"Sha Zhu beat up Xu Damao, and right at the entrance of the courtyard house! This is a very serious matter; it disregards the reputation of our courtyard house!"
Yan Bugui immediately launched into a tirade, claiming that he had just witnessed Sha Zhu beating Xu Damao, and that Sha Zhu had been disrespectful to him that morning, so he was taking the opportunity to teach Sha Zhu a lesson.
"Ahem, Old Yan, you can't say that. Zhu Zi is a good kid in our courtyard. He certainly wouldn't hit Xu Damao for no reason."
"Xu Damao must have offended Zhu Zi somehow, that's why Zhu Zi took action." Yi Zhonghai coughed twice, hurriedly defending Sha Zhu.
“Yes, I think so too. Sha Zhu is such a good boy,” the old lady chimed in.
"Yes, yes, in your eyes, when has Sha Zhu never been a good kid? Stealing chickens and dogs, breaking up other people's marriages, what hasn't Sha Zhu done?"
"What? You think Sha Zhu is a good person? You have the nerve to say that? Disgusting!" Xu Damao spat. He couldn't stand it anymore. He hadn't done anything, yet he had been beaten up by Sha Zhu.
"Pah, Xu Damao, how dare you say that? You spoke ill of me in front of my girlfriend, so what if I hit you? Hitting you is the least I can do," Sha Zhu sneered twice, secretly wishing he could beat Xu Damao to death.
As soon as Sha Zhu said that, everyone's eyes turned to Ran Qiuye. Was this beautiful and elegant woman blind? How could she possibly be interested in Sha Zhu? Was she out of her mind?
"Comrade He Yuzhu, what nonsense are you spouting? Who's your boyfriend?" Ran Qiuye was furious, her pretty face flushed red with anger.
"Hey, didn't you come here today for a blind date? It's okay, I know you're shy, I understand, I understand."
Sha Zhu chuckled. He understood; his grandmother had always said that girls were shy and easily embarrassed. He needed to take the initiative.
Qin Huairu frowned. Now that Qin Jingru and Lou Xiao'e were gone, Ran Qiuye had appeared. This wouldn't do; she had to hurry, or her blood pack would be stolen.
“He Yuzhu, what nonsense are you spouting? I’m here today to collect the tuition fees that Jia Geng owes. Who came here to go on a blind date with you? Otherwise, you can ask Jia Geng’s mother. They all know.”
Ran Qiuye was furious. Sha Zhu was so shameless. If she didn't explain herself clearly, how could she face anyone in the future?
Luckily I didn't leave, otherwise my reputation would be ruined.
"Teacher Ran initially came to our house to collect tuition fees." Qin Huairu didn't directly object, but she also didn't say what she did afterward, which infuriated Ran Qiuye.
She never expected Jia Geng's mother to say such a thing. She had even spoken up for Jia Geng at school before. Ugh, disgusting. She really doesn't deserve any sympathy.
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