At this moment, Qin Huairu was also hesitating whether or not to keep the appointment.
She didn't want to offend Yi Zhonghai, who had already agreed to help her transfer back to the workshop.
But she also didn't want to lose her reputation. But there's no such thing as a free lunch; she couldn't have all the advantages!
After an afternoon of internal struggle, Qin Huairu decided to keep the appointment.
However, she also considered that as long as she didn't cross the line, it wouldn't hurt to let Yi Zhonghai take some advantage.
In the end, Qin Huairu gritted her teeth, got up, dressed, and said to the sleeping Banggeng, "Mom is going to the bathroom and will be back soon."
In reality, this was meant to shut up Jia Zhangshi, who was on the small bed in the outer room, so that she wouldn't ask any more questions later.
Qin Huairu got dressed and went out. Seeing that no one was around, she walked towards the small storeroom.
When the clock finally struck 9:30, a chime rang out.
The grandfather clock will chime several times on the hour and once on the half hour.
Yi Zhonghai lay down for a while longer, then quietly got up, put on his clothes, and headed to the small storeroom in the central courtyard.
However, to Yi Zhonghai's surprise, just as he slipped into the small storeroom, he was caught red-handed by Wang Dabao, who had just entered the central courtyard.
The roads were melting snow these past two days, so it was impossible to ride a bicycle on the bare ground. Xu Damao arranged for a porter to take them from the factory to the restaurant. While they were eating, the porter waited outside.
After the meal, Xu Damao and Wang Dabao were naturally led back to the courtyard house by the old man.
They entered the courtyard just as Yan Bugui was closing the gate. At this time, everyone was basically fast asleep, and each household would have to get up early the next morning to fetch water and cook.
So the two entered the courtyard without making a sound and headed towards the backyard.
Just after entering the Intermediate Court, Wang Dabao caught a glimpse of a dog sneaking into the small storeroom next to He Yushui's side room.
Judging from his height and walking posture, it appears to be Yi Zhonghai.
Although the small storeroom is connected to the cellar, where cabbages, radishes, and the like are stored, it's not cooking time yet, so why would Yi Zhonghai go there?
Wang Dabao reached out and grabbed Xu Damao, who was unaware of what was happening, and covered his mouth, whispering, "Don't make a sound, there's a thief in our yard."
Upon hearing that a thief had entered the yard, Sha Zhu's dazed mind instantly cleared up. His already large eyes widened, and he nodded repeatedly, signaling Wang Dabao that he could let go.
"Wang Ke... no, Da Bao, where's the thief?"
Xu Damao controlled his breathing, his eyes darting around, and asked in a low voice.
Realizing that they were now inside the compound, Xu Damao changed how he addressed Wang Dabao.
"They went into the small storeroom."
Wang Dabao pointed, without revealing his guess that it was Yi Zhonghai, and then instructed, "You hide behind the wall, I'll go check the situation."
Xu Damao grabbed Wang Dabao's arm: "Da...Dabao, it's dangerous! Should we...should we go together?!"
"No need, I have a gun."
Wang Dabao pried Xu Damao's hand away, gesturing for him to squat in the corner.
Xu Damao breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that he didn't have to go with them; he was genuinely afraid.
Then he remembered what Wang Dabao had said about having a gun, and he immediately felt a chill. No wonder he's the section chief! Luckily, the two of them hadn't become enemies before, otherwise, life wouldn't be easy for him in the future.
Seeing Xu Damao slowly moving towards the base of the wall, Wang Dabao also quickly ran towards Sha Zhu's house. His movements were extremely agile, and he didn't make a sound. Everything was done silently.
As he slipped under the eaves, Wang Dabao casually picked up a wooden stick that Sha Zhu had pressed against the windowsill.
Although he had a gun, he couldn't just go up and shoot someone, so a stick was more useful at this time.
When he arrived at the door of the small storeroom, there was no sound coming from inside, so Wang Dabao judged that the other party had entered the vegetable cellar.
Now he was even more curious. Regardless of whether this person was Yi Zhonghai or not, what was their purpose in entering the vegetable cellar?!
What unspeakable secrets might be hidden late at night?!
That's really intriguing.
Wang Dabao carefully and slowly opened the storeroom door, afraid that the wooden door would creak, but fortunately everything went smoothly. The storeroom was very small, only five or six square meters, and the moonlight allowed him to see the situation inside.
Wang Dabao then arrived at the entrance to the cellar. The door was tightly closed, but he could hear voices coming from inside, and there were two people inside.
After listening closely, Wang Dabao realized that it was indeed Yi Zhonghai who had just entered.
However, before Yi Zhonghai entered, someone had already gone into the vegetable cellar.
Of course, it's Qin Huairu, that young widow.
Wang Dabao was quick-witted; connecting the dots of recent events, he immediately understood Yi Zhonghai's intention.
So that's why he wanted to get rid of Sha Zhu!
So, he's taken a liking to Qin Huairu?!
Regardless of the circumstances, the two of them ran to the vegetable cellar in the middle of the night. Even if they had a mouth full of mouths, they couldn't explain it clearly.
Wang Dabao pressed his ear against the wall and heard bits and pieces of information about work, having children, Sha Zhu, and going back to the countryside. There was too much information to process at once.
He didn't want to expose the two directly, but that didn't mean he would let them off the hook.
Now that we've caught up with them, how could we let them escape? Trying to play tricks in this courtyard? You, Yi Zhonghai, are still a greenhorn!
Wang Dabao immediately used the stick in his hand to pry open the cellar door, and then found two stool legs in the storeroom, which he used to jam the cellar door shut.
The cellar door was a large wooden panel. It looked broken, but it was made of good wood and was very sturdy. With a block like that on the outside, even if you put a stupid pillar inside, you wouldn't be able to open it.
If they want to break down the door, they'll have to consider the noise they'll make so late at night.
With a sigh of relief, Wang Dabao suppressed a laugh as he left the warehouse and casually beckoned Xu Damao over.
"Da Mao, I've cornered the thief in the vegetable cellar, but my position isn't suitable for me to show up, or things will get really bad. Go and call Lao Liu over to handle it. I'll let you take the credit for catching the thief this time."
"Okay, Da Bao, I understand. I'll go right away."
Xu Damao nodded his long head repeatedly and ran towards the backyard.
Wang Dabao didn't linger and strode home.
As soon as I entered my house, I heard loud knocking coming from Old Liu's house.
Accompanied by Liu Guangtian's furious roar: "Are you looking for death? Who is it, holding a funeral so late at night...?"
"Xu Damao, are you sick? Would it kill you to knock on the door quieter..." Liu Guangtian opened the door and, disregarding Xu Damao's status as the Third Uncle, started cursing as soon as he opened his mouth.
But as she continued to yell, she sensed something was off about Xu Damao's expression, so she immediately lowered her voice.
Xu Damao, panting heavily from running and being frightened, cried out, "Where's Lao Liu? Take me to him quickly! Something terrible has happened in the yard!"
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