Courtyard House: Starting as an engineer, crushing a yard full of poultry

Just as the couple stopped arguing.

Footsteps echoed from inside the courtyard; the footsteps sounded familiar.

Chapter 104 Old Stories

"Judging from the voice, it sounds like the deaf old lady has returned. Remember, I don't want to hear what I said today a second time. I also have my own plans for the future, so you shouldn't interfere anymore."

After finishing his sentence, Yi Zhonghai got up and left.

"Grandma, you didn't even tell us you were coming back. We invited you to come in for a meal, and we'll treat you to a welcome dinner tonight."

Yi Zhonghai put on what he thought was a perfect smile and greeted him.

"No need to go to your house. Come to that little house next door. I have something I want to talk to you about. Have a meal with me while you're at it. I bought some things on my way out of there. You should like them too."

The deaf old lady flatly refused Yi Zhonghai's invitation, instead asking him to come with her to another small house.

The deaf old lady's house had been confiscated, so she had nowhere to go.

This small house was specially left by Yi Zhonghai for the deaf old lady.

"Okay, take it easy, I'll help you."

Yi Zhonghai showed no sign of dissatisfaction; instead, he quickly helped the deaf old lady up.

They walked towards the small house on the side.

Jin Yumei was inside the house, extremely anxious.

How come this old man still doesn't understand this matter?

The deaf old woman, 397, is someone everyone hates, so how could he get so close to her?

You have to understand how many people work in a steel rolling mill.

If people find out, they'll gossip behind your back, but that's a minor matter.

If this is reported to higher authorities, my family will also be implicated.

……

Inside the cabin.

"Grandma, didn't you tell me to go into that room and take a look before you left? But when I went in, I didn't notice anything. There was nothing in that little secret compartment."

Yi Zhonghai said with a helpless expression.

"Hmph, what other reason could there be? It was all swallowed up by that little beast Li Xiangdong. I left some of the money I've saved up over the years there, but that's only a part of it."

The deaf old lady seemed completely unconcerned, as if she didn't care at all about the thirty-odd small yellow croakers hidden in that little secret compartment.

"Sit down and have a couple of drinks with me."

The deaf old lady's calm and composed demeanor made Yi Zhonghai feel a little more at ease.

The deaf old lady's composure suggests she must have other sources of wealth.

That little hidden compartment is quite large.

Yi Zhonghai took a closer look at (cgcb) and found that it could hold at least a few dozen small yellow croakers.

"Okay, I'll fill it up for you!"

Yi Zhonghai said with a smile.

After downing a glass of wine.

"Yi Zhonghai, I haven't treated you badly all these years. After I got out, everyone hated me. It's really not easy for you to stay so close to me. I appreciate your kindness."

The deaf old woman said with a forced smile.

"What are you saying? We've been neighbors for so many years, do you think I don't trust you? What happened in the past is in the past. If anyone in this courtyard dares to bring it up again, I'll break their legs."

Yi Zhonghai looked quite smug.

"Alright, there's no need to talk about my affairs anymore. Now that I've been released, it means there's nothing wrong with me. However, I do have a favor to ask of you this time."

The deaf old woman's eyes were like those of a venomous snake eyeing its prey, extremely ferocious.

"Please feel free to ask if there's anything you need. As long as it's within my power, I will do my best to help."

Yi Zhonghai readily agreed.

"The reason why our courtyard is in this state is all because of that little beast Li Xiangdong. Since we can't get rid of him, then don't blame me for being ruthless."

"This is poison. Don't worry, it's a slow-acting poison that no one will be able to detect immediately. Since Li Xiangdong is unwilling to leave, let him stay here forever."

As the deaf old woman spoke, she took out a packet of white powder from her clothes.

This terrified Yi Zhonghai. If it were a matter of targeting Li Xiangdong, Yi Zhonghai would be more than willing.

But poisoning is a life-threatening matter, and could potentially lead to the death penalty.

Even if Yi Zhonghai were incredibly bold, he wouldn't dare to do something like that.

Yi Zhonghai's hands trembled slightly, and his calves began to tremble involuntarily.

The deaf old lady witnessed this entire scene.

"Grandma, you can't do that. There are so many people in the courtyard. If someone sees us or notices us, we'll be in deep trouble."

"It could cost us our lives. No matter what Li Xiangdong is like, we're not going to gamble with our lives against him!"

Yi Zhonghai said in a trembling voice, "I never expected the deaf old lady to be so heartless as soon as she came out."

They actually wanted to do something like this; they would have done something ordinary if it were just a regular thing.

Yi Zhonghai would never dare to do something like poisoning someone.

Hearing Yi Zhonghai's trembling voice, the deaf old lady also had a plan for the next step in her mind.

I absolutely have to get Yi Zhonghai on my side.

Otherwise, it would be quite inconvenient for an elderly person to move around on their own.

"Xiao Yi, do you still remember that little building on the second floor of No. 302, Counterfeit Street?"

The deaf old woman's words stirred up Yi Zhonghai's memories, which made him feel a chill in his heart.

Yi Zhonghai was very familiar with this place; these were all old stories.

Yi Zhonghai never mentioned it to anyone.

Now, everything has turned out alright.

Unexpectedly, the deaf old lady actually mentioned this location.

Thinking of this, Yi Zhonghai's heart trembled uncontrollably.

"This... I don't know where this place is. Is this part of Beijing?"

Yi Zhonghai's voice was filled with panic.

"It doesn't matter if you can't remember. Back when I was a madam, this place was also one of the brothels I managed. If I remember correctly, Xiao Yi, you were very young then, not even 30 years old."

“At that time, Jia Zhangshi was still earning money in that brothel. If I remember correctly, it was clearly written on that account that you redeemed Jia Zhangshi.”

The deaf old lady's few words, spoken casually, stirred ripples in Yi Zhonghai's heart.

Those are all old stories; nowadays, almost no one remembers what happened back then.

"Xiao Yi, to be honest, I came out this time to kill Li Xiangdong. You have to help me whether you want to or not. After this is over, I will leave you a large sum of money."

"Then we'll pretend we never met. You go your way, and I'll go mine."

The deaf old lady's words stirred up ripples in Yi Zhonghai's heart.

This is to tie oneself firmly to this pirate ship.

"Why? Why are you so determined to kill Li Xiangdong? Who are you?"

Yi Zhonghai asked in a panic.

Chapter 105 A Secret from Many Years Ago

"Don't ask about these things anymore. Asking too much won't do you any good. You just need to know that all your secrets are with me, and I know them all clearly."

The deaf old woman sneered.

Yi Zhonghai was lost in memories.

……

then.

Yi Zhonghai was just a young man in his early thirties, and at that time he had already been married to Jin Yumei for a long time.

Unfortunately, Jin Yumei was never able to have a son or daughter, which was considered a sign of having no offspring at the time.

Yi Zhonghai also had some spare money. His ancestors had done some very profitable business and left behind a large sum of money.

The issue of continuing the family line has always been a source of anxiety for Yi Zhonghai.

Therefore, Yi Zhonghai did not hesitate to go to brothels to find young and beautiful women.

At that time, Jia Zhangshi was working in that brothel.

Yi Zhonghai took a liking to Jia Zhangshi at first sight. She had a good figure and looked like the kind of woman who could give birth to a big, healthy boy.