After settling the deaf old woman in, Sha Zhu returned to the central courtyard and was somewhat surprised to learn that no one would pursue the matter further.
Yi Zhonghai, his face swollen like a pig's head, came up to Sha Zhu and lowered his voice: "Zhu Zi, I know you won't listen to anything I say now. The reason I suggested that you move out of the compound temporarily was to ease the tension between you and Liu Haizhong and the others. I didn't expect you to misunderstand."
"What happened today was due to my lack of foresight. I was worried that people would see me in the yard and gossip, so I went to the cellar, which led to this huge misunderstanding. I have nothing to say about you hitting me, but I hope you won't be so reckless in the future."
Sha Zhu gave a cold snort as a response.
No matter how eloquently Yi Zhonghai spoke, Sha Zhu still harbored resentment.
Xu Damao was right. Wasn't Yi Zhonghai afraid of being discovered when he took Qin Huairu into the cellar?
Wouldn't it be more serious if the residents saw it than if it happened in the yard?
At his age, how could he not know the impact on Qin Huairu if this were discovered? Didn't Qin Huairu think of this either?
Regardless, the two were indeed cornered in the cellar, and everyone was wondering if this was the first time for them.
Many neighbors envied Yi Zhonghai, who at his age could still snag Qin Huairu, a real catch; even a beating was worth it.
Only Yi Zhonghai felt bitter. He didn't get to eat the meat, but he also got into a lot of trouble, lost a lot of money, and probably lost the reputation he had worked so hard to build up all his life.
No, we can't just let this go. We've already gone this far, everything's been invested, and there's no turning back now.
Yi Zhonghai had seen his wife's expression just now. He couldn't imagine what the consequences would be, but it should be quite serious.
Since these people are not going to pursue the matter, there is no need for Sha Zhu to stay in the courtyard any longer.
After glancing at Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu, Sha Zhu snorted coldly and turned back to the neighboring courtyard.
He had considered moving back tonight, but the thought of facing the strange looks from everyone tomorrow made him give up the idea.
In the neighboring courtyard, one can make plans for the future on their own.
"Pillar......"
Qin Huairu called out from behind, but Sha Zhu didn't stop at all and strode away.
Seeing that she had lost Sha Zhu, who had been her safety net, Qin Huairu was undoubtedly disappointed. But now she could only try to explain to Sha Zhu later.
With a sigh, Qin Huairu turned and went home.
Seeing everyone staring at him expectantly, Yi Zhonghai quickly took out the money he had left over from the previous compensation and gave it to everyone as agreed.
After receiving the money, Yan Bugui finally smiled: "Old Yi, look at the commotion today. In the end, it's because you didn't think things through. If you have something to talk about, just talk it out in the yard. Why did you have to go into the vegetable cellar?"
"Uncle Yi, just give me the money."
When Yan Jiecheng saw that Yi Zhonghai was going to give his share of the compensation to his father, Yan Bugui, he immediately became furious.
Yan Bugui reacted quickly and grabbed it, saying, "I'll keep it for you for now. At worst, I'll deduct it from your monthly pay."
Liu Haizhong took the money and sighed, "Yi Zhonghai, you should consider the impact on the compound more in the future. Don't let this happen again, or I won't clean up your mess."
Yi Zhonghai was so shocked by Liu Haizhong's two sentences that he almost couldn't catch his breath.
But his current situation did not allow him to refute, so he could only swallow his anger and say, "This time, thanks to you and Lao Liu, things didn't get out of control. You are better than me as managers, and I have no face to mention that I used to be a manager."
Xu Damao took the money and put it in his pocket without saying a word.
When Wang Dabao got to Yi Zhonghai's side, he saw that Yi Zhonghai was going to give him money, but Wang Dabao waved his hand and said, "Old Yi, I'll pass. Sha Zhu didn't lay a hand on me."
"Here you go, Brother Da Bao. If it weren't for you, this matter wouldn't have been resolved so easily today."
Yi Zhonghai forced a smile.
In the end, Wang Dabao still didn't accept the money.
This money is too obvious. Once he accepts it, how will people view him? Wang Dabao's image in everyone's mind will change.
Soon everyone dispersed and went home.
On the way back to the backyard, Xu Damao gritted his teeth: "That bastard Sha Zhu, just you wait, if I, Xu Damao, don't avenge this, I'll change my surname to his."
“Xu Damao, you and Shazhu are like oil and water. I don’t care about anything else, but don’t cause any trouble for the compound.”
Liu Haizhong, standing to the side with a stern face, chimed in.
"Don't worry, old man, I know what I'm doing," Xu Damao muttered.
Liu Guangtian was also badly hit by Sha Zhu, and his shoulders and back still hurt after all this time. "Consider this money as hush money from Yi Zhonghai. It has nothing to do with Sha Zhu. After today, we'll definitely get back at him when we get the chance."
Wang Dabao smiled but didn't say anything.
The next morning, the tragic love story between Yi Zhonghai, Sha Zhu, and Qin Huairu began to circulate throughout the steel rolling mill.
Wang Dabao went to two different places, the duty room and the guard post, and ended up hearing two different versions.
Feng Biao and Zheng Jun both knew that Wang Dabao lived in the Hongxing Courtyard, so they couldn't help but ask him which version was true, which stumped Wang Dabao.
In the first version, Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu were having a rendezvous at the cellar at night when they were caught by Sha Zhu.
Sha Zhu couldn't bear to see his beloved succumb to another man.
He immediately went home, grabbed a kitchen knife, and chased Yi Zhonghai for eight blocks, but ultimately lost him.
Back in the compound, unable to find anyone to vent his anger on, he beat up the three old men in charge who came out to persuade him, as well as their children.
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