The tenants, now aware of Zhu Fanfan's identity, asked with forced smiles, "Don't the police just clean up the mess? We're all workers, we can't be late for work. Now that this is over, let's all go our separate ways, shall we?"
This opinion was unanimously accepted, since the matter was over and everyone was quite busy.
Zhu Fanfan closed the gate and looked at the people in the courtyard, saying, "Not bad, everyone's here. Now, whoever reported this, step forward."
The group of people looked at each other, wondering why they would report someone for no reason. They started offering their explanations all at once: "We definitely didn't report anything. Did you offend someone?"
"We are all honest workers, we don't do anything underhanded."
Zhu Fanfan ignored him and asked her grandfather, "Who is it?"
Zhu Jiabao, reclining in his chair, glanced around and pointed to a young man in the second row, saying, "Him."
Zhu Fanfan went straight over and pulled the man over. The man lost his balance and was almost dragged over. Someone tried to stop them, but Zhu Fanfan kicked him a meter away, and he fell to the ground, unable to get up.
Zhu Fanfan addressed the group, saying, "It seems I've been too lenient, making you forget your own identities. Let me reiterate: this is my courtyard, I am the owner, and I have the final say here. You are merely borrowing a place to stay. The small amount of rent you pay each month is just a fraction of my salary. I'm doing this because I feel there are too many people in the capital and no one has a place to live, so I'm offering you a place to stay. But it doesn't mean you can do whatever you want."
No matter what Zhu Fanfan said, the young man in her arms wouldn't budge, his eyes constantly pleading for help. But having witnessed Zhu Fanfan's fighting prowess, none of them had the confidence to defeat him. Besides, they had only recently met; how close could they be? Their relationship wasn't even that strong, so how could there be any talk of going to great lengths for each other?
Immediately, someone chimed in, "We would be extremely grateful to have a place to stay; we didn't report you."
"Shan Zhiqiang is not familiar with us and has nothing to do with us."
"I've always thought Shan Zhiqiang was shifty-eyed. Little sister Zhu, I support you in kicking him out."
Naturally, Shan Zhiqiang's family objected: "What makes you say that it was our Zhiqiang who reported it? Even the police need evidence to arrest someone! Are you trying to take the law into your own hands?"
“My brother is innocent. If you dare to frame him, I’ll hang myself at your doorstep. We paid an extra dollar in rent compared to other places, and this is how you treat us?”
After the people below finished speaking, Zhu Fanfan released Shan Zhiqiang and said, "Shan Zhiqiang, do you want to talk to me or should I beat you up before you speak?"
Once Shan Zhiqiang could speak, he cried out that he was innocent: "I don't know why you say that I reported it. I swear whoever reported it will have their whole family die. You can't just conclude that I did it based on your grandfather's words. I don't accept this."
Zhu Fanfan sneered, "Who's arguing with you about whether I'm convinced or not? I'm just asking you, what grudge do I have against you that you want to report me?"
Shan Zhiqiang still denied it: "It really wasn't me."
Zhu Fanfan gripped Shan Zhiqiang's neck, tightening her grip inch by inch. Shan Zhiqiang went from having difficulty breathing to turning purple and blue, fear filling his entire body. Zhu Fanfan released him when he reached his limit. After breathing in fresh air, Shan Zhiqiang recovered for a while, then heard Zhu Fanfan ask, "Tell me, why did you report me?"
Shan Zhiqiang naturally denied it again: "I really didn't."
Zhu Fanfan said directly, "Stubborn to the end."
After saying that, he grabbed his neck again, and released him just as he was about to go into shock. Shan Zhiqiang took a deep breath, feeling as if he had returned from the brink of death.
The people lying on the ground also realized they were in trouble. They thought Zhu Jiabao was injured, so they used him to threaten Zhu Fanfan, hoping he could save Shan Zhiqiang. But before they could even get close to Zhu Jiabao, he casually threw something out of his hand. The object hit them in several directions at once, hitting them accurately in the stomach. They were knocked back as if by a heavy object. They realized they had encountered a master.
Dan Zhiqiang panicked: "I'll talk, I'll talk. It's because I don't want to pay rent. Only my dad and I have jobs in our family. We don't earn much money, and we still have to pay eight yuan in rent every month. Your rent is more expensive than others, and you have more demands. You eat meat every day and use the rent we pay to live a life of luxury. I can't stand it. I know I was wrong. I will definitely pay the rent on time from now on and I will never complain."
They work hard every day and only earn twenty-odd yuan a month. They can only eat meat once a month, and even then, they can't eat as much as they want. But the Zhu family, father and son, eat and drink well every day and never stop eating meat. They have no spirit of hardship and act like capitalists. So what if he reports it?
Zhu Fanfan sneered, "Paying rent is a matter of course. You reported me just because you didn't want to pay rent. You're something else."
Shan Zhiqiang immediately begged for forgiveness: "I know I was wrong, I accept the beating and punishment, and I will never dare to do it again."
Zhu Fanfan interjected: "Of course you have to accept the punishment for doing something wrong. Let me tell you my rule, Zhu Fanfan's rule is that those who obey me will prosper and those who defy me will perish. Anyone who dares to go against me will be sent to see your great-grandmother. Today, Shan Zhiqiang is a prime example."
After saying that, he took out a hemp rope and put it around Shan Zhiqiang's neck, and wrapped it around his body as well. Where there were places that needed to be tied up, he lifted them up and tied them up. In no time, a kneeling Shan Zhiqiang was made. Zhu Fanfan threw one end of the rope onto the branch of the century-old tree.
Dan Zhiqiang was suspended in mid-air in an extremely awkward position. It was awkward because the rope around his neck was so tight that he could feel it was suffocating, but not so tight that he had difficulty breathing. It was extremely uncomfortable, and he wished he could die on the spot.
No one dared to plead for them. Zhu Fanfan was quite pleased with their submissive attitude and said to Shan Zhiqiang's sister, "Did you say you wanted to hang yourself here?"
Shan Zhiqiang's sister immediately shook her head in fear: "I didn't."
Zhu Fanfan smiled slightly: "Don't be afraid, I'm the best at helping people fulfill their wishes."
After saying that, he took out a rope, tied a knot, and put it around Shan Zhiqiang's sister's neck. He then suspended her in mid-air and tied her to a big tree. The fear of being lifted off the ground immediately spread throughout her body. She wanted to beg for mercy, but Zhu Fanfan said, "Anyone else who is not convinced? Stand up. Tenants should have the awareness of tenants. The only one who can keep you here is me, Zhu Fanfan. The Shan family is a case in point. Watch their fate."
No one spoke up; Zhu Fanfan was a madman.
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