Restarting life in Siheyuan

Chapter 303 A restless night

Liu Haizhong has been watching the excitement. He doesn't care about this. He is just waiting for Silly Zhu's incident to become a big deal. After listening to the first master's arrangement, he doesn't have much idea.

"You're right, I just do it like this. If you don't protect everything, some wife is obsessed with something and wants to take advantage of it. Let's give her a chance to repent."

"Let's do it this way, Lao Niu, you take people to the outer courtyard, the third uncle goes to the front yard, the first uncle is in charge of the middle courtyard, and I go to the backyard and make announcements door to door."

The first uncle and the third uncle looked at it in surprise. The second uncle had made arrangements in an orderly manner and actually arranged for the two elders. The second uncle was a little different today.

"Okay, I think the second uncle's arrangement is very good, so I'll do it like this."

Several workers in the third workshop saw that the three uncles had set the tone. They were dissatisfied and had no choice but to go straight to the outer courtyard and go door-to-door to inform them.

The third uncle was the most trouble-free. He could see clearly from the beginning to the end. He knew that only Jia Zhang made a move, but he still had to pretend. He saw the third uncle standing in the middle of the front yard.

"Tonight, whoever took something from Lao Zhu's family sent it back overnight. Let's forget about it. If you didn't send it back, the nature of it has changed. It's just for one night. If it is discovered tomorrow, it will be considered stolen!"

After saying that, he glanced at the Jia family, with a smile on his lips, and went home with his hands behind his back.

"Master, do you think Jia Zhang will be sent back?" As soon as he entered the door, his wife and three children came to greet him.

The third uncle turned around and closed the door, and said with a smile, "With her Pixiu temperament, I guess she won't move back even if the knife is placed on her neck. Also, the brother and sister opposite don't have to think about it. They know that they are unjust. Just wait and see." Let’s play.”

"The police said that they were reported. It is clear that someone is hacking the old Zhu family. This time, we have to stand on the right team. I am sure that when the eldest son of the Zhu family comes back, it will be a lively event."

"You said, in such a sad life, if you don't think about how to arrange the family well, why are there always people looking for trouble every now and then? I said to the head of the family, why don't we three uncles stop doing this? It's not interesting, and we are still being implicated every day. .”

If it hadn't been for several scandals in the compound last year, these three uncles and their family would have been one of the top five families. Although the rewards were few, fortunately they had a certificate, which was an honor. This was valued by everyone, but in the end they gained nothing. However, several other households took advantage. (In the 1950s, there was the Five Good Families Award, organized by the Women’s Federation)

There were only a few houses in the middle courtyard, and there was no one at Shazhu's house. The elder felt like a mirror in his heart, so he went straight to Jia's house and knocked on the door.

"Who is it? It's so late at night, so I won't let anyone sleep." When I heard it was Jia Zhang, she didn't even lie down. The first man was already sure that she was there.

"It's me, sir. I have something to do. Please open the door and I'll leave after I finish."

"Master, just say it outside. It's not appropriate for an orphan and a widower to open the door in the middle of the night. Just say it and we'll listen."

Jia Zhang glanced at Qin Huairu in the dark. Qin Huairu didn't object. There were so many ingredients and grains in the hall. How could he explain this if the elder saw it? He had to follow Jia Zhang's instructions. , Anyway, I didn’t do it myself.

The first man sighed, and was even more sure that Mrs. Jia Zhang must have taken it. This worried old woman thought about it again, maybe it would be a good thing. If she were sent away, there would be less trouble in the compound, so she would not bother to do it again. Pay attention.

"Lao Zhu's house has been evacuated today. If you are also involved, remember to send the things back overnight..."

The first man left with his hands behind his back. Mrs. Jia Zhang was a little unconcerned at first, but she didn’t expect the compound’s reaction to be unexpected. No one followed suit. Just now, there were people in the front yard shouting about searching every house all night. She was a little distracted. .

"Mother, tell me, you have nothing to do to make trouble. It's only been a few days since Ansheng's birthday. This matter has nothing to do with us mothers. You can figure it out on your own."

Qin Huairu ignored Mrs. Jia Zhang and went directly to the kang with Sophora japonica in her arms. "Banggen, take your sister to sleep there and cover her with the quilt. I know you two are not asleep..."

In the house, only Mrs. Jia Zhang was left sitting in front of a pile of ingredients and grains, thinking about something, her triangular eyes kept wandering around. There are so many good things. It's already May. Damn it, Zhu Xuefeng, there is still something hidden in the cellar. Even with so much ice, these things are still fresh.

I have no brains, and I have moved all my brains back. I can’t hide them, they will all be broken. It’s such a pity. It’s absolutely impossible to send them back. How can I let go of the meat that’s in my mouth?

But there are so many seafoods, countless times more than what my daughter-in-law gave out, and they are all ridiculously big. It is obvious that they are not all the same, and they cannot be kept. When the air conditioning dissipates during the day tomorrow, it will be broken.

...

Uncle Niu came back from the outer courtyard with a few workers. Looking at the open door, two workers went over to help close the door.

"Wait." Uncle Niu thought of something.

"Don't move yet, keep it as it is. Remember last year, Xiao Zhu said no, the scene of the crime must be maintained..."

Everyone suddenly realized. "Brother Niu is right, keep it for now and look at it later. Let's go. This time Xiao Zhu is too embarrassed to see anyone when he comes back. If I know who did it, I will beat him up, that son of a bitch." .”

"That's right, last year Xiao Zhu killed a pig and got a full yard score. I think these people are white-eyed wolves and don't know good from evil..."

As they walked into the middle courtyard, someone pointed at the dark house of the Jia family and whispered.

"Tell me, is it possible that this family did it? They and Xu Damao were the only ones who didn't share the meat at that time. Besides, I think the Jia Zhang family can definitely do this."

"Don't say it yet, Xiao Liu, what you said makes a damn sense. The more I think about it, the more true it becomes. Otherwise, the lights in every house are on now, but the one in their house is dark. Wouldn't that be a guilty conscience?"

Uncle Niu said as they walked into the backyard.

"Ignore her, wait for Xiao Zhu to come back and take care of them. Let's work harder tonight. Xiao Liu, you will go first..."

A few people walked away chatting. The yard was empty. Although the sound was not loud, the Jia family still vaguely heard a few words in the first half of the conversation.

"Mom, these things seem to be a scourge now. You'd better think of a way to deal with them. Otherwise, if someone discovers them tomorrow, you won't be able to survive the rest of the day."

Mrs. Jia Zhang looked at Qin Huairu who was lying down, filled with anger. I didn't move here just so that everyone could have something good to eat. You didn't move, and you didn't stop me either. You wanted to take advantage, but you didn't take responsibility. , isn’t this just a matter of mounting paper and erecting an archway?

...

Uncle Zou and his wife came back from the sub-district office. Only the people on duty at the sub-district office were on duty at night, and they couldn't take off work to find Director Wang, so they had to call Director Wang's home and persuade the two old people to go back.

When the two returned home, they were also shocked. Who was so bold that he even dared to break the public security seal? The food in the house was also emptied. The three rooms seemed to have been cleaned again, leaving a mess everywhere.

A figure came over from a distance and spoke on his own initiative.

"Uncle Zou, please tell me what happened this afternoon. Otherwise, I won't be able to explain it to Xiao Zhu." Uncle Zou just finished speaking.

"So, it's probably the fault of someone in the yard, his grandmother. Why is there so much going on in this shabby yard? It's so shameless."

Uncle Niu was full of anger. He didn't pay attention last year. As soon as Lao Zhu left, Xiao Zhu was sent to the hospital. He was interested in other people's houses. Now, the benefits of the full steel rolling mill are great, all because of Xiao Zhu.

This time, while Xiao Zhu was not at home, he took away his younger brothers and sisters directly. There was no way to explain it. People like him were always there when they took advantage of it. When something happened, no one was around.

"I can't blame you for this. You are all working overtime. My wife and I are at home and we can't help. What's so hateful is that I didn't expect someone to be so bold as to even tear the police seal and steal the food."

Uncle Zou thought very clearly. After chatting with Uncle Niu for a while, Uncle Niu went back, and Uncle Zou was not ready to sleep.

"Honey, you go to bed. I want to see who is so shameless and see who will send it back."

"You stay here, who will come to send you away, stupid or not."

"I just want to make it impossible for him to send it back. If he dares to come and steal it while we are away, I have to let him hide the food at home, and then he will catch the turtle in the urn..."

Aunt Zou sighed, "This will offend people to death. Is it necessary? It would be great if you can send it back to me."

"What do you know, you old woman? Xiao Zhu is soft-hearted. If he really wants to send him back, he will probably just swallow his anger and pass. Then there will be a next time. This time, I have to help him make up his mind."

...

Director Wang answered the phone call late at night. He was also anxious, but there was no good solution. Lao Kong was on a business trip again. Fortunately, he knew the director. The two of them had performed many tasks together and were relatively familiar with each other.

He hurried out and rode to the police station in one breath. The director was not on duty, but the deputy director was there. The two of them knew each other. Although they were not friends, there was no problem in saying hello.

"Director Wang, you are here so late at night because you took away a few people from your jurisdiction today."

"Isn't that right? Why didn't you say hello as usual when you brought people from the police station? The cooperation between our two units has always been good."

According to custom, the sub-district office is usually dispatched together with the police station to arrest people, but this time the sub-district office was bypassed. Director Wang was not angry and said with a smile.

Director Chen choked and felt a little unhappy, but he didn't dare to get angry. This matter was arranged by him on duty, so he had to explain.

"The report came when I got off work. Because the report involved DT, I didn't dare to wait until tomorrow, so I acted in a hurry. I originally wanted to report it to the street office tomorrow, but I didn't expect that you came here so late at night."

They have a point. Director Wang is currently concerned about the situation of the two children, and does not bother with this matter. He just goes straight to the point and asks about their situation.

"These people you mentioned were indeed brought back this evening and are now being held here. The interrogation of He Yuzhu has not started yet, but the two DTs are currently being interrogated because of their serious nature."

Director Wang was not happy when he heard about DT. He had seen these two children and they were very immature. DT, are you kidding me? Their eldest brother is still his godson. Of course, we can't talk about this now.

"Director Chen, have you ever seen DTs who are twelve or thirteen years old? They are playing the piano randomly. How old were they when they were peacefully liberated in 49? One year old! They started lurking at the age of one. You have been deceived. Take me Go check it out.”

Director Chen quickly stopped him and finally got a chance to make a contribution. Although he hated reporting, he could accept it as long as he was not reported.

"Director Wang, this is inappropriate. According to regulations, you cannot participate in this kind of interrogation. Please understand, we also have discipline."

Unexpectedly, without Lao Kong, he would not be able to help with this matter, and Director Wang was also very distressed.

"Director Chen, you are interrogating me, I will not question you, but you have to promise me one thing, that is, you will not use torture under any circumstances. These two are children, flowers of the motherland. They also have an eldest brother, which is important to the country. Talent.”

When Director Chen saw that Director Wang no longer insisted, he was not embarrassed. He was at the senior level, so he hurriedly asked someone to make tea.

"We also know this, and we also left a message asking his eldest brother to surrender as soon as he gets home. Don't worry, we won't use torture. We don't know if there is any misunderstanding here."

"However, since someone reported it and we found evidence at the scene, we have to follow the procedures. I hope Director Wang can understand."

"Evidence, what evidence? I've been to their house many times, but I haven't seen any evidence. Can you tell me?"

"I'm really sorry, Director Wang. I can't reveal this to you. You are also an old revolutionary. You should know this better than me."

Having encountered a soft nail in the face of Director Chen, Director Wang had no choice but to nod, but there was no better way.

"Let's do this. I will wait here for you to interrogate you. When the interrogation is clear, I will send them back. You will have to send someone to send them back when the time comes. You have to make it clear to everyone and restore their reputation. "

There was nothing they could do about Director Wang and Director Chen. Everything they mentioned was reasonable, so they arranged for someone to prepare a place for Director Wang to rest.

"By the way, you didn't damage their house, did you? There is also the design drawing of their eldest brother's room. There can't be any mistakes in this. If it is lost or damaged, the police station cannot bear this burden. Don't blame me for not reminding you. you."

Director Chen was stunned. It seemed that the situation reported by the squad leader was true. Even the sub-district office knew about it and quickly explained with a smile.

"Don't worry, Director Wang. Our comrades were aware of it at the time. It was not damaged and was not taken away. The house is now sealed, so it should be fine."

Director Wang was relieved. The two children must have been wrongly accused. There is no evidence at all. When the time comes, they will be sent back and someone will find out who is causing the trouble. This godson has traveled thousands of miles to earn foreign exchange for the country, and there is still money at home. Being scolded by others, it was my godmother who really did not fulfill her responsibilities.

When the time comes, let’s just make it clear and see who dares to make a fuss about this matter in his own street and, by the way, what about He Yuzhu?

...

"Tell me honestly, where did your little radio come from?"

"I've said it several times. This is a reward for my brother. It's a reward. Isn't there still words engraved on it?"

(End of this chapter)