Courtyard House: The eldest son of the He family marries a woman who brings him good fortune.

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She quickly waved her hand: "I'm not pleading for him, I'm here to admit his mistake. It's because my husband, Lao Yi, was blind to trust He Daqing, which is why this happened."

“He shouldn’t have framed Director Yang, and he certainly shouldn’t have framed you and your sister-in-law. I know it’s all his fault.”

“Over the years, he has been thinking about how to deal with you all the time at home. He feels that everyone used to listen to him in the courtyard house, but now they all listen to you. He can’t get over this hurdle.”

“I have advised him more than once to live his own life in peace and not to worry about the courtyard house anymore, but he just won’t listen and says that I’m an old woman who doesn’t know anything.”

“Hongyang, although I’m a housewife, I have eyes and ears. I know that the reason why these people in the yard think highly of you is because you are capable. The reason why they don’t think highly of our family now is because Lao Yi is not capable.”

"I promise that my family will never oppose you again, and Lao Yi will never oppose you again."

He Hongyang said to her, "You probably don't just want to say these things, so please tell me everything else."

An older woman said, "You can see our situation now. Your family is the only one living well in the whole yard. Could you lend me some grain?"

He Hongyang knew that her confession just now was purposeful.

He immediately asked to borrow grain from me.

It's true that two people can sleep in the same bed.

An older woman, just like Yi Zhonghai.

All they think about is their own family's interests.

She didn't even consider that Yi Zhonghai was imprisoned because of her, so why would he lend her food?

“We have no grain at home, and even if we did, I wouldn’t lend it to you.”

"Can't you have some pity on this old lady?"

"I'm supporting my wife, my daughter, my family. What are you to me? Why should I pity you?"

"That..."

"If you want someone to support you, you might as well go out and find another man."

He then slammed the door shut.

An elderly woman stood there, speechless with despair.

The other people in the courtyard treated him this way, and now even He Hongyang is treating him this way.

Although he didn't lend her any food, his last words touched her heart.

Find another man?

Is it better to have an affair or get a divorce?

Divorce is too shameful.

If she could find another man to support her, that wouldn't be a bad idea.

She thought through everyone in the entire courtyard from beginning to end.

Whether old or young, they can't even take care of their own families, so how could they possibly support her?

Besides, she's over 40 now and has lost all her charm; what man would even glance at her?

Wang Lili and Wang Pingping have been extremely cautious these past few days. Besides working at home, they've been going to the nursery to pick up He Wennuan.

Every time they went out, the two of them would always be looking around with four eyes.

Check if anyone is following them, and check if there are any suspicious people around them.

During this period, He Hongyang spent all his time at home except when he went to the steel rolling mill.

Leaving Beijing like this is definitely not He Daqing's usual style.

He felt that the man was definitely hiding in some corner, watching their house.

We'll make our move when the time is right!

Especially his two younger sisters-in-law, who were still young and had given He Daqing laxatives.

He might just pop out of some alley at any time and catch them off guard!

If he really dares to mess with his sister-in-law, if he really dares to go back to the courtyard house, He Hongyang is right here, and he will definitely not let him off!

“Brother-in-law, does he really dare to come back? We’ve been out these past few days and haven’t noticed anything unusual around us.”

“He had no money and no place to live. If he had stayed in the city, he might have already returned to Baoding.”

"If they knew that Yi Zhonghai wouldn't be back for a year or two, they would be so scared that they wouldn't even dare to enter the courtyard house."

"Go do whatever you need to do. We'll take care of things at home, so don't worry!"

Even Zhao Ailing goes straight home after work now.

Seeing that He Hongyang was staying at home, he advised him, "I'll stay home and watch over them. Even if He Daqing comes, I don't believe the three of us can't handle him."

"Besides, there are so many people in the yard. As long as we call out, everyone will come to help."

Although the women said that, He Hongyang had a vague premonition that He Daqing was somewhere waiting for them.

That's right!

He did not leave Beijing.

He was living on the two yuan he had borrowed from Yi Zhonghai, sometimes going hungry and sometimes full.

I slept under the bridge at night.

I've come close to the courtyard house more than once.

He originally intended to track down Wang Lili and Wang Pingping again and find something to use against them.

But these two girls are now extremely cautious.

He simply couldn't get too close.

He wanted to go to the courtyard house to ask Zhao Ailing for some food, but He Hongyang was always at home, so he didn't dare to go in.

While using the outhouse, I overheard others talking and learned that Yi Zhonghai had been arrested and wouldn't be out for a while.

He was so terrified he was completely disoriented!

Even if he were to return to Baoding now, he would have neither travel expenses nor provisions.

Wearing straw sandals, I'm afraid I won't be able to walk back.

It seems He Hongyang is at home, waiting for him to walk into his trap, wanting to arrest him.

"Well, so you're still thinking about arresting me. It seems you won't give up until you get me into jail."

"It's clearly you who has the problem, but now you're framing me and Yi Zhonghai. I knew it, getting involved with you would never end well."

"All I want is some food and some money to spend. I'm your father, and you'll always have to take care of me."

"Don't worry, I won't show my face, and I certainly won't walk into a trap. I have my own methods, and I'll definitely get the money out of you!"

The most important thing now is to find out how long Yi Zhonghai will be detained and whether I am in any danger.

Only an older woman knew about these things.

After all, she had been to the police station before.

He decided to find an opportunity to stop an older woman outside and have a serious talk with her!

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He Daqing observed the old woman's movements every day outside the courtyard house.

She took advantage of the day to go outside the city to dig for wild vegetables.

I followed her quietly.

As they passed through a grove of trees and saw that no one was around, he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Come with me."

The elderly woman was so frightened that she thought it was a robbery.

"I have nothing on me."

"I am He Daqing."

As he spoke, he grabbed an older woman and pulled her over.

When she saw it was him, she was more terrified than if she had been robbed.

"Why are you still in Beijing? Didn't you go back to Baoding?"

"I have no money, how am I going to get back? Do you have any money on you?"

An elderly woman shook her head frantically: "I can't even afford to eat anymore, where would I get any money?"

"As for dry rations, when you go out to dig for wild vegetables, you can't go out without bringing dry rations."

As he spoke, he began searching her body.

Seeing him touch a spot she shouldn't have, the middle-aged woman immediately covered herself, then pulled a steamed bun from her pocket: "This is all I have. If you want..."

Before he could finish speaking, He Daqing snatched it away.

He immediately stuffed it into his mouth.

He finally breathed a sigh of relief after finishing the whole cornbread: "I haven't eaten for two days."

"Tell me quickly, what exactly happened to Yi Zhonghai? How did he get arrested?"

The older woman retorted, "You're not in cahoots, don't you know that?"

"I told you to speak, so speak to me right now!"

The old lady was so frightened that she recounted the whole story about Yi Zhonghai.

They also told him that they had offended Director Yang and He Hongyang.

Never go to a courtyard house; once you go, you won't be able to get out.

That's what happened.

He Daqing had long suspected that He Hongyang was behind this.

But it's no use saying anything now.

Even if he used a megaphone to tell everyone that they saw it clearly that day, no one would believe him.

Yi Zhonghai tried to defend himself several times, but he was still beaten and arrested.

Clenching her fists angrily, she said, "He's my nemesis, and I won't let him get away with this!"

"Old He, what are you going to do? Don't do anything stupid again. I think you should turn yourself in. As long as you explain the problem clearly, you will be treated leniently."

"Maybe if you cooperate with the investigation, you'll be released after being detained for a while."

"If you keep hiding like this, even if you manage to hide in Baoding, they might come to Baoding to arrest you if they really investigate."

He Daqing was suddenly startled!

Fortunately, he didn't go back to Baoding.

If I really go back to Baoding, will they, like the old lady said, go to Baoding to look for me?

Wouldn't that implicate the White Widow and her child?

Now that he can't stay in Beijing and Baoding can't go back, where can he go?

Anyway, he's all alone, so he can hide anywhere for a while.

He can come back after a while, once the storm has passed.

But you need money and food coupons to go anywhere.

Do you have any food coupons on you? If so, lend me some. I promise I'll pay you back next time we meet.

She doesn't even have money, so how could she have food coupons?

"There's only one steamed bun with vegetables left, and you just ate it. I advise you to go back and turn yourself in right away, and stop running away."

Listening to the old woman rambling on and on, He Daqing said impatiently, "Do you have any at home? Why don't you go back and get them now? I'll wait for you here."

"Actually, Lao Yi didn't tell you the truth. He was fired from the steel mill and has been doing odd jobs ever since. He does odd jobs during the day and shovels manure at night. Do you think our family has any money?"

He Daqing stared at her in shock.