The back-and-forth commotion had dragged on until late, but the people in the compound remained undeterred. Too many had been bullied and insulted by Sha Zhu, and now that this was their chance for revenge, they couldn't let it slip by.
Most of the residents in the courtyard found a place to sit down, while the three old men took their places at the square table. Several people who were specifically responsible for looking after Sha Zhu stood around him, ramrod straight, looking quite spirited at that moment.
"Old Yan, you're involved in this matter today, shouldn't you recuse yourself? It would be best if you sat down, otherwise the public will have complaints."
At the start of the meeting, Yi Zhonghai made the first move.
"Old Yi, I don't like what you're saying this time. I'm the third uncle in the courtyard, and also a victim of the Sha Zhu incident. As a victim, why can't I sit down?"
Not only am I going to sit down, but I'm also going to expose Sha Zhu's despicable behavior so everyone knows. We all need to be careful in the future, otherwise it will be too late once everyone has been harmed.
Speaking of which, Lao Yi, shouldn't you step aside for a bit? We all know you've always sided with Sha Zhu, which has led to his current lawlessness. If you continue to aid and abet this wrongdoing today, it will cause irreparable damage to our compound.
At that point, Sha Zhu's problem won't be something the compound can solve; it will require the security department or the police station to handle it.
Yan Fugui refused to give an inch. Today, he was full of fighting spirit and unleashed his full power.
"Old Man Yan, what right do you have to have me tied up? Let me tell you, I just told the truth, and you're retaliating against me."
Sha Zhu also joined the battle.
"Shazhu, do you even have a place to speak here? These are some old men talking, it's not your turn, don't interrupt. You have no manners at all."
Also, Lao Yi and Lao Yan aren't wrong. When He Daqing left, didn't he tell you to take good care of Sha Zhu? You're close to Sha Zhu now, so you should avoid anything involving him.”
Liu Haizhong harshly criticizes Sha Zhu, while also taking a jab at Yi Zhonghai. To achieve his goal, he even goes so far as to drag Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu into a relationship that is practically unrelated.
“When He Daqing left, he asked me to take good care of Shazhu, but I have taken care of everyone in the compound. Do you want me to avoid all matters concerning everyone?”
Yi Zhonghai dismissed their logic with disdain. Putting everything else aside, whether it was hypocrisy or ulterior motives, Yi Zhonghai did indeed take care of everyone in the compound.
It's just a matter of how much and how much care is given.
Seeing that the three old men had started fighting before the show even began, everyone in the courtyard knew that today's performance was bound to be spectacular. Some nosy folks secretly went home to grab steamed buns and cornbread and came over, ready to watch for a long time.
The three old men refused to give in to each other, and finally decided that none of them would recuse themselves for the time being, and they would discuss it again during the final vote.
"It seems that I am the most suitable person to preside over this meeting today. So I will take the lead without hesitation. Alright, everyone, please be quiet. I will preside over this meeting today."
Liu Haizhong seized the opportunity and took the initiative, presiding over the meeting. Yi Zhonghai shook his head but remained silent. Currently, he was at a disadvantage and could only bide his time. He would wait for Lao Liu and Lao Yan to make a mistake, then he could take advantage of the situation.
"The purpose of our meeting today is to deal with Sha Zhu's problem. Sha Zhu made a serious mistake today, ruining the Yan family's happy occasion and having an extremely negative impact on the future of our courtyard house."
We must use this conference to deal with Sha Zhu as a warning to others, so that our courtyard can become a truly harmonious, friendly and united community.
Okay, now let's have the victim, the Yan family, explain the situation first.
Liu Haizhong, who rarely gets to host a show, almost couldn't stop talking once he started. Luckily, Yan Fugui kicked him under the table, stopping him in time.
To demonstrate his fairness and impartiality, Yan Fugui asked Yan Jiecheng to explain the whole story.
Although Yan Jiecheng wasn't as eloquent as Lao Yan, he spoke fluently and logically based on his own experience. Especially as a victim, his words, coupled with his expressions and body language, were deeply moving and evoked sympathy from the surrounding residents.
Even Sha Zhu wondered if he had gone too far. But the guilt was fleeting; the rest was indifference. Why was it that he, a cafeteria chef, was still single, earning only about 40 yuan a month, while everyone else was unworthy of having wives?
"Did everyone hear that? Sha Zhu's behavior is utterly despicable. Sha Zhu, do you have any explanation for this?" Liu Haizhong continued to chair the meeting.
"I think Sha Zhu was somewhat negligent in what happened today. But it probably wasn't his intention. Was there some misunderstanding? For example, Sha Zhu just bumped into her on the way, and then the girl asked him about the Yan family. It's quite common for girls to ask about things during blind dates."
Sha Zhu didn't speak, but Yi Zhonghai did. After hearing Yan Jiecheng's explanation, Yi Zhonghai felt that Sha Zhu had caused a major disaster today. There were so many young people in this courtyard; if he didn't find a wife himself but instead tried to steal someone else's, it would definitely cause public outrage. Therefore, he could only guide Sha Zhu to make up a different story.
Sha Zhu's eyes lit up when he heard Yi Zhonghai's excuse. He really was a master; even in this situation, he managed to smooth things over.
"Yes, what the old man said is right. I went out to run some errands this afternoon, and when I came back, I happened to run into that girl who was returning from Xie Cheng's house. Who knew that the girl recognized me and knew that I lived in this compound, so she asked about Xie Cheng's family."
As a fine young man, I am always eager to help others, and I will definitely answer truthfully when asked. I can assure you that I have not told a single lie.
As for the matter of marrying me, it was because the other party felt that Xie Cheng's family situation was not good, so they wanted to marry me. But Xie Cheng and I are brothers, how could I do such a thing? I immediately and firmly refused.
Sha Zhu started making things up, following Yi Zhonghai's words. With some preconceived notions added to his mindset, he got more and more carried away and couldn't stop.
"Shazhu, you're saying someone recognized you and asked you about it? How can you prove that?"
Yan Fugui asked. Since Yi Zhonghai disregards martial ethics and personally intervenes to take sides, he, Yan, shouldn't blame him for unleashing his full power.
"Yeah, do we need to prove that? Didn't you say when you arrested me that the other party knew me, Sha Zhu? I'm a famous head chef in the cafeteria, it's normal for girls to know me, right?"
Sha Zhu was unimpressed and smug.
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