Seeing Ma Hua's terrified expression, Yi Zhonghai could no longer tolerate it. Ma Hua had made him lose face several times; this time, he'd finally found his chance.
"Then, Director Wang, I'd like to ask you something. What if there's nothing in this room? What then?" Ma Hua tried to appear calm, but inwardly she was overjoyed. Yes, yes, that's exactly it!
"Ma Hua, get out of my way right now! If you don't, I'm willing to accept the punishment!" said Uncle Liu Haizhong, his belly protruding. Why is Ma Hua being so slow? Get out of my way! My spot as Uncle Liu Haizhong is coming!
"Alright," Ma Hua said, feigning a meek and submissive demeanor, and stepped aside to make way.
When Director Wang saw how clean and tidy Ma Hua's room was, he was first taken aback. "Oh, Ma Hua is quite clean, huh?" Then he was drawn in by the voice in Liu Hai's hair.
"Director Wang, look, we found it!" Liu Haizhong said excitedly, pointing to a small box covered with a red cloth on Ma Hua's living room table.
"Hey, that little bastard, he always says I'm superstitious, but I never expected him to be the one who's superstitious, actually worshipping this in his house! Ugh."
Upon hearing this, Jia Zhangshi hurriedly squeezed to the front of the crowd and said with a smile, "Serves you right! Who told you not to help our family?"
“Ma Hua, do you know this is an advanced courtyard house? How could you do this in the courtyard! It's so shameful! Let me tell you, you actually dared to worship this, you've disgraced our courtyard house!”
Seeing this, Yi Zhonghai thought he had the victory in his grasp and hurriedly stepped forward to reprimand the MCA.
"Exactly, old man, some people really are two-faced. He always says Aunt Jia is superstitious, but I never expected him to be the worst offender. Humph, no wonder our courtyard is such a mess now."
"So it was all caused by MCA, pshaw." Silly Zhu chimed in gloating. Serves you right, hahaha, MCA, you've finally met your match!
"Ma Hua, how could you be like this! You completely disregard the kindness I showed you. When you moved into the courtyard house, I thought you were a model young person of the new era. I never imagined you would turn out to be this kind of person. Bah! I despise associating with you."
"I, Xu Damao, am a progressive young man, and today I'm severing all ties with you! Bah!" Upon seeing this, Xu Damao thought MCA was doomed and hurriedly tried to extricate himself from the situation.
If Yi Zhonghai and his group slander him for having a good relationship with MCA, what will happen to his future?
"Hmph, serves him right!" Sha Zhu was secretly delighted to see Xu Damao and Ma Hua fall out.
Only Lou Xiao'e's eyes revealed a hint of despair when she looked at Xu Damao. How could Damao do this? The matter hadn't even been investigated properly, and he was already in such a hurry to sever ties with Ma Hua. What about his own family?
"Director Wang, the evidence is now irrefutable. What do you suggest we do?"
Liu Haizhong said obsequiously to Director Wang. "Director Wang, shouldn't you accept your position as the head of the courtyard house? Old Yi, you didn't expect this, did you? I've stolen this huge credit first!"
"What kind of evidence is this? Lift it up and take a look!" Director Wang frowned deeply. What kind of evidence is this? How could the people in this courtyard be like this? But if Ma Hua really is doing this at home, then it's going to be troublesome. I hope it doesn't affect me.
Director Wang was now in a complete mess, praying silently, "Please don't let it be, please don't let it be. If it were true, I'd be in trouble too!"
"Yes!" Liu Haizhong walked arrogantly to the table and rudely tried to lift the red cloth.
Ma Hua stepped forward and blocked Liu Haizhong's path: "Liu Haizhong, what do you want to do!"
"Hmph, Ma Hua, what do you think I'm going to do? You're doing this in our courtyard? Let me tell you, this kind of thing isn't allowed in our courtyard, you know that? This is old culture! This is feudal superstition!" Liu Haizhong said indignantly.
"Why can't I keep this at home! I just respect him, I admire him, why can't I! Aren't you all bullying me! Why can't I! Aren't you all being too domineering?"
Ma Hua shouted hysterically.
The onlookers sighed at Ma Hua's appearance, lamenting his youth.
"Hmph, Ma Hua, it's too late for you to realize your mistake now. Old Liu, expose him!" Yi Zhonghai sneered from the side. See? Just as the old lady thought, he's utterly vulnerable.
"Hey," Liu Haizhong excitedly pulled the red cloth off, his face instantly turning deathly pale. He stood there stammering, unable to speak.
Seeing Liu Haizhong's state, Director Wang walked straight to the table. When he saw what was under the red cloth, a huge weight lifted from his heart. "So that's what it is," he thought. "What kind of feudal superstition is this? That damned Liu Haizhong!"
When Yi Zhonghai saw Director Wang step forward, he was incredibly excited. He had finally managed to screw over Ma Hua today, and he was thrilled. However, after waiting for a while, he didn't see Liu Haizhong or Director Wang reprimanding Ma Hua. A bad feeling began to creep into his heart. Could it be?
"Hey, what's inside? Let me see. Is this some kind of evil god being worshipped? Why are you all so quiet?" Silly Zhu walked to the front anxiously, still belittling Ma Hua.
When Sha Zhu saw what was under the red cloth, he immediately shut his mouth. He was a reckless fellow, but not stupid. Could he possibly spout nonsense about what was inside? Cold sweat instantly broke out on Sha Zhu's forehead.
"Director Wang, I'd like to ask you, why can't I display this at home? I truly admire and respect it. I know my home isn't that clean."
I specially covered it with a red cloth, afraid that even a speck of dust would fall on it. ..." Ma Hua's words were so sincere, but inside he was overjoyed.
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