Yi Zhonghai was outmaneuvered by Sha Zhu.
You always think of your apprentice's best interests, so why not pay the compensation for him? Besides, it's money owed to you, so you don't have to pay anything else.
As soon as Sha Zhu uttered those words, Yi Zhonghai, Jia Dongxu, and Qin Huairu were all stunned.
Although these words were spoken to Yi Zhonghai, Jia Dongxu and Qin Huairu still turned pale.
"You're crazy, Sha Zhu! You're asking for fifty yuan right off the bat. Do you think I'm worth fifty yuan?!"
Jia Dongxu was so out of breath that he had already emptied his savings by compensating Xu Damao. If he had to compensate Shazhu now, he would probably have to sell his house and his wife.
Qin Huairu is in the same boat. Jia Dongxu doesn't earn much a month now, and it would take the whole family a year to save fifty yuan without eating or drinking.
"Zhu Zi, this is too much. My family can't afford to pay such a large sum of money as this old man."
Qin Huairu gently shook Sha Zhu's arm, her eyes pleading, "Sha Zhu, can I wash your clothes to pay off the debt?"
Looking at Qin Huairu's delicate appearance, Sha Zhu almost agreed, but in the end he hardened his heart and said, "Oh, Sister Qin, Yi Zhonghai treats Jia Dongxu like a son. He lent you fifty yuan, and he didn't say when you'd pay him back. What's the rush?"
Yi Zhonghai's face, which was already ashen with anger, immediately turned completely black.
"Okay, Sha Zhu, I promise you."
In the end, Yi Zhonghai gritted his teeth and agreed, but then changed the subject, "But do you admit that you smashed the window at Dongxu's house?"
Now that things have developed to this point, Yi Zhonghai no longer hopes to restore his relationship with Sha Zhu; he can only minimize the losses.
Hearing that Yi Zhonghai had agreed to the compensation, Jia Dongxu felt a weight lifted from his shoulders.
Everyone in the compound knew that Yi Zhonghai wanted him to support him in his old age, and Jia Dongxu knew it even better. He never intended to repay the money; he just wanted to verbally promise to repay it later.
"Shazhu, don't deny it. We had a fight during the day, and then my window was smashed tonight. Who else could it be but you?"
Jia Dongxu was relieved to be free of any trouble and not have to go to the police station.
Upon hearing Yi Zhonghai mention smashing the glass, he immediately perked up, determined to pin the blame on Sha Zhu and perhaps even extort some money from him.
Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui were constantly suppressed by Yi Zhonghai in the compound. During the compound-wide meeting, Yan Bugui didn't even have a chance to speak.
The reason why Yi Zhonghai was able to control the compound was largely due to the influence of Sha Zhu and the deaf old woman.
Now that Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu have become enemies, the two of them are naturally happy to see it happen.
Seeing that it was time for Liu Haizhong to take charge, and since Jia Dongxu was a member of Yi Zhonghai's faction, he was naturally the target to be attacked: "Yi Zhonghai, Jia Dongxu, you two need to understand that you can't falsely accuse people without evidence. I don't need to teach you that, do I?"
"Second Uncle's awareness is indeed higher than some people's, there's nothing wrong with that. Even if I did break the glass, you still need to provide evidence."
Sha Zhu was previously worried about repaying Yi Zhonghai's debt, but now he was equally relaxed. "If you can't produce any evidence and say that I smashed it, that's a frame-up. If you frame me again, I'll have to report it to the police."
Sha Zhu has tasted the benefits of reporting to the police, and now he thinks of reporting to the police at the drop of a hat.
Wang Dabao sighed again; Sha Zhu was beyond saving.
Even if you were the one who smashed it, you know it in your heart, so why the hell did you have to use an analogy? Are you afraid that people won't suspect you?
Upon hearing that Sha Zhu was going to call the police again, Jia Dongxu's lips twitched, he glared at the other man, and remained silent.
Yi Zhonghai was panting heavily, but he didn't say anything either.
Last time, Sha Zhu's window was smashed, and they searched for a long time but still couldn't find the culprit. It's unlikely they'll find him again this time.
Originally, he just wanted to make a fuss about Sha Zhu based on his understanding of him, but he didn't expect Liu Haizhong to jump out and interfere. Now, continuing to pester him would be a waste of time, and he might even get further insulted by Liu Haizhong.
At that point, I, the old man in charge, will have absolutely no authority in the compound.
"Alright, Dongxu, find a piece of cloth to seal the window first, and we'll figure out how to install the glass tomorrow."
Yi Zhonghai took two deep breaths, then looked at the residents of the compound, "Everyone, go back to sleep. That's enough for today. Whoever broke the window knows the truth. After doing something like this, be careful of ghosts knocking on your door in the middle of the night."
"Master, let me help you back."
Jia Dongxu carefully attended to Yi Zhonghai as they walked home together with the older woman.
Xu Damao chuckled: "Jia Dongxu, watch your step, don't drop your master Yi Zhonghai, he's your family's god of wealth."
"Get the hell out of here, Xu Damao! If you fall into my hands, I'll kill you!" Jia Dongxu cursed angrily.
Xu Damao wasn't annoyed. He chuckled and winked at Wang Dabao, as if to say, "See? This bastard got angry with just one sentence from me."
Wang Dabao ignored Xu Damao and turned to walk towards the backyard.
The residents of the compound, having had their fill of excitement and plenty of topics to discuss for tomorrow, dispersed.
Sha Zhu, completely satisfied, helped the deaf old lady to the backyard.
Wang Dabao had to go to work the next day, so he went home and fell asleep immediately, only to be woken up by noise in the middle of the night.
When I drew back the curtains, I saw the courtyard ablaze with flames.
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