After Dr. Zhou's examination, all the people in the compound who participated in the fight were found to be unharmed, and their superficial bleeding wounds were disinfected and bandaged.
Of course, if internal organs are truly damaged, even a barefoot doctor like Dr. Zhou wouldn't be able to detect it.
However, judging from everyone's reaction, this did not happen.
These days, as long as no one dies, things can be resolved privately behind closed doors.
Yi Zhonghai breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that nothing serious had happened.
This time was no exception; they still planned to close the gates and resolve the fight within the compound themselves.
"Everyone, please calm down. This happened very suddenly, and I still don't understand what's going on. As an old man in the courtyard, I am ashamed that I couldn't stop it from happening."
"As you can see, I, who was in charge of mediating the conflict, was also beaten, and quite badly at that."
"Fortunately, no one was seriously injured. Otherwise, this would have been the worst group fight in the compound. If the neighborhood committee had found out about it, they would have criticized us by name and even revoked our title of 'Advanced Compound'."
"The 'Advanced Courtyard' designation has been cancelled, and the soap, towels, and other items that the street committee rewards students with at the end of the year will no longer be distributed."
After a pause, Yi Zhonghai continued, "The incident started when Xu Damao and He Yuzhu had a conflict. He Yuzhu has now gone to the hospital to check his arm, and it is very likely that he has suffered a severe fracture."
“Let’s all go home and have dinner first. When He Yuzhu comes back, we’ll all come to the Intermediate People’s Court for a meeting. First, we’ll ask about the cause of the incident, and second, we’ll discuss how to resolve it.”
Upon hearing what Yi Zhonghai said next, Xu Fugui was the first to lose his composure, his face darkening.
"Yi Zhonghai, don't think that others don't know what you're trying to say. You just want our family to compensate He Yuzhu."
“I’m telling you, that’s impossible. My son, Xu Damao, was also beaten badly by this group of people, and they want me to pay them compensation. So whoever beat my son has to pay me compensation too.”
Liu Haizhong, his face bruised and swollen, stood up tremblingly. "Xu Fugui, stop making trouble here. Everyone saw it. Your son started it. Old Yi was even beaten by him."
"Then your son also has to pay Lao Yi money! And what about what you said when you bit me?"
"If the person who hit my son pays compensation, I'll pay the other person; otherwise, there's no point in talking." Xu Fugui used to live in this courtyard, so he had no problem acting like a rogue.
"Old Xu, look at this slap mark on my face."
Yi Zhonghai pointed to his face and said, "I don't know how many years it's been since I've been beaten. The last time I was beaten was when my father was still alive."
"Da Mao and Sha Zhu got into a fight today. I went over to ask what happened, but before I could even finish my sentence, Da Mao slapped me across the face."
“We’ve been neighbors for years. Damao is still an unmarried young man, and he will continue to live in this courtyard. We’ll see each other all the time, so I don’t want to argue with him.”
Like Yan Bugui, Xu Fugui was a scheming man who had spent most of his life plotting, and he could understand the hidden meaning in Yi Zhonghai's words.
On the surface, it's saying that Xu Fugui's son hit me first, and I not only didn't fight back, but I also don't want to pursue this matter any further.
What I'm really saying is that you need to take a stand regarding your son breaking He Yuzhu's arm. Don't forget that your son, Xu Damao, still needs to get married and have children in this compound. If you don't do as I say, your son's future won't be easy.
In the end, Xu Fugui did not respond further, nor did he choose to confront Yi Zhonghai directly.
Unless Xu Damao moves out and stops living here, he really can't completely break ties with Yi Zhonghai.
Wang Dabao originally wanted to blend into the crowd and remain invisible.
After all, he's been making subtle moves, and everyone's minds are still in turmoil. Once they come to their senses, they'll definitely suspect him, making it easy for him to be exposed. Especially if Yi Zhonghai, the deaf old woman, and Sha Zhu get together, they'll definitely suspect him.
Of course, he didn't care. Even if Yi Zhonghai guessed it was him, he couldn't produce any evidence, and no one had seen it.
But Xu Fugui's silence now means he's willing to pay some money to compensate He Yuzhu.
This won't do; we have to stir things up.
"Da Mao, how much did Sha Zhu pay you back last time he hit you?" Wang Da Bao's voice wasn't loud, but the court was quiet now, so everyone could hear him.
Xu Damao has some difficulty speaking, but that doesn't stop him from expressing himself. After hearing Wang Dabao's words, he hurriedly held up five fingers.
Yi Zhonghai glanced at Wang Dabao with displeasure.
He strongly suspected that the conflict between Xu Damao and Shazhu was most likely instigated by this guy. It seemed he would have to ask Shazhu a good question when he returned, lest Wang Dabao take advantage of the situation.
"Alright, it's getting late. Everyone, hurry home and have dinner. Come to the Intermediate People's Court for the meeting after you've eaten."
After Yi Zhonghai finished speaking, he waved his hand, signaling everyone to disperse.
Wang Dabao didn't care. What he just said was just to remind Xu Damao and his son. Now that the goal has been achieved, that's enough.
The dozens of people quickly dispersed.
Before leaving, Wang Dabao didn't forget to check on Yan Bugui and his three nephews. After seeing that they were all alright, he patted his heart with relief. "Old Yan, I'll definitely stand by you on this matter. Just say whatever you want during the meeting. If that old bastard Liu Haizhong tries to cause trouble again, I'll smash him with a stool."
After this battle, Yan Bugui appeared somewhat old and frail, his expression filled with exhaustion.
However, upon hearing Wang Dabao's words, her eyes reddened, instantly filling with tears. Her voice choked with emotion as she reached out and patted Wang Dabao's shoulder: "Dabao, for me, Lao Yan, to have a good brother like you is the greatest blessing of my life..."
"Old Yan, what are you doing!"
Wang Dabao quickly stopped Yan Bugui from continuing, saying that if he kept talking, he would feel guilty and then how could he possibly take advantage of him in the future?
Yan Jiecheng was being supported by Yu Li, but Yu Li's mind was clearly not on her husband. She kept glancing at Wang Dabao, making Wang Dabao's expression a little unnatural.
Wang Dabao quickly diverted everyone's attention by waving at Yan Jiekuang.
Yan Jiekuang looked completely lost, a far cry from his former confident and spirited self wielding the iron rod. He glanced at Wang Dabao, then walked over with his head drooping.
Wang Dabao reached into the large pocket of his coat, pulled out a handful of White Rabbit milk candies, and stuffed them into Yan Jiekuang's hand.
"Take it back and eat it with my sister."
Yan Jiekuang's pupils dilated, and he instantly forgot all about the terrifying scene of being beaten.
White Rabbit milk candy is a good thing. Yan Jiekuang has never eaten more than five pieces in his life. His small eyes quickly scanned the handful that Wang Dabao had given him, and there must be at least ten pieces.
Even if he gave half to his sister, he would still have five yuan left.
"Da Bao, this thing is so expensive, don't give him too much." Three old women came over and pretended to pull Yan Jiekuang back.
“Kids at this age love sweets, so what’s wrong with me, as their uncle, giving them a few pieces of candy?”
Wang Dabao waved his hand and looked at Yan Jiekuang, "Hurry up and put it in your pocket. I'll share it with you next time I buy some."
Yan Jiekuang hurriedly stuffed the milk candies into his pocket, and then looked at Wang Dabao with a smile.
"Uncle Da Bao, you're so kind..."
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