The Beginning of a Courtyard House: Sixty Years of Internal Strength

Li Jianguo looked at Yao Yao in disbelief.

"You didn't see the Japanese devils when you were a child?"

Were they still alive then?

Yao Yao rolled her eyes at him.

"Brother Jianguo, what are you thinking about?"

It was a time of war and chaos.

How could I possibly run around freely at home?

I was too young then to remember anything.

All I remember is hiding at home.

"I don't remember executing anyone at all?"

"Alright, let's go take a look then."

He Daqing wasn't waiting at home either.

He searched the black market countless times these past two days and actually managed to get some meat.

The day before the execution.

He Daqing specially prepared a whole lunchbox full of braised pork.

I also bought a bottle of Moutai and two large white steamed buns on the black market.

I'm planning to visit Sha Zhu.

It was noon that day.

The He family, along with Qin Huairu who was holding the child, went to the detention center together.

After consulting with the police.

Soon after, the fool, wearing handcuffs and shackles, was led to the reception room.

Looking at Sha Zhu, whose face was haggard and whose expression was dejected.

Qin Huairu's tears flowed incessantly.

He Daqing, a white-haired man burying his black-haired father, also had tears in his eyes.

With trembling hands, He Daqing opened the two lunch boxes and the Moutai.

He said, his voice choked with emotion.

"Pillar! Hurry up and eat, all of this is for you."

Sha Zhu picked up his chopsticks with a dejected expression.

They ate sporadically, taking only a few bites here and there.

Looking at Sha Zhu's appearance.

Qin Huairu poured him a drink with great tenderness.

"Don't worry, Zhuzi."

I will definitely raise our child.

I will also change Mai Li's surname.

From now on, let him take the surname He.

And on the day of your funeral.

I will bring him back from the countryside.

They'll give you the ritual of smashing the basin and waving the banner.

Hearing this, He Yuzhu felt a little better.

He forced an awkward smile.

"Huai Ru, thank you so much."

The best thing I ever did in my life was swapping houses with Li Jianguo.

I'm with you now.

Upon hearing these words, Qin Huairu burst into tears.

He Daqing then sighed.

"Don't worry, Pillar."

I will never abandon the children of our He family.

The He family will still have to rely on him to inherit the family business in the future.

At this moment, Sha Zhu's eyes were red and tears were falling.

"Father, I'm so sorry."

I won't be able to take care of you in your old age or see you off when you die.

From now on, we'll have to rely on wheat grains.

"Zhu Zi is not going to talk about these things anymore."

Is there anything else you want to say?

He Yuzhu said, his eyes red.

"Father, this matter is not really anyone else's fault."

But I just hate it. If it weren't for Xu Damao, this matter wouldn't have come to light.

If you're still alive, please teach him a lesson for me.

Don't go too far, I'm mainly worried about our family.

I know our family's situation now; we can't afford any more accidents.

He Daqing said through gritted teeth.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of things at home."

I will definitely avenge you.

Let alone beating him up.

I'll make him paralyzed, and that would be the least of my worries.

Didn't he used to hang out with shady characters every few days?

I will arrange for someone to investigate, if they can find evidence.

I wouldn't mind letting him serve a few years.

He Yuzhu was also very moved.

"Thank you, Dad."

"Alright, that's enough. Hurry up and eat."

He Yuzhu then quickly composed himself.

The death penalty is already decided; worrying won't help.

This is the last meal of my life, so I have to eat it properly.

Thinking of this, He Yuzhu began to eat heartily.

He not only drank the meat, but also finished all the wine.

I'm starting to feel a little dizzy.

The police may have taken it into consideration that this was his last meal.

They didn't disturb him while he was eating.

After finishing their meal, the group chatted reluctantly for a while.

They talked for about half an hour.

The discipline officer knocked on the door and said.

"It's time. Come out now."

Finally, Sha Zhu reluctantly headed out.

Qin Huairu handed the child to Yushui.

She ran up to him and gave He Yuzhu a big kiss.

He Yuzhu also reached out his trembling hands and patted Qin Huairu's back.

He turned around and followed the guard out.

The next day was the day Sha Zhu was to be executed.

People were watching near the execution ground.

Yao Yao and Li Jianguo were also standing in the crowd.

Before long, two vehicles came into view, one of which, a truck, was carrying a group of people.

Each person also had a sign hanging around their neck.

The various charges were written on it.

Sha Zhu was also mixed in with them.

Shazhu looked down at the familiar crowd from inside the car.

Tears streamed down my face, and my heart was filled with mixed emotions.

Soon everyone on the bus was pulled off.

They were so scared their legs went weak, and each prisoner needed two people to support them.

Sha Zhu was no exception.

Six prisoners stood in a row against the wall.

With the command to prepare to fire.

The executioners opened fire in unison.

After a few gunshots, Sha Zhu's body fell to the ground.

The He family and Qin Huairu were all in tears.

Then a forensic doctor stepped forward.

To verify whether the prisoner is dead.

The bodies were then taken to the funeral home.

Li Jianguo and Yao Yao found a corner and returned to the space.

Li Jianguo is also feeling a bit down right now.

He frowned and said to Yao Yao.

"Yaoyao, do you think I went a bit too far?"

I thought he would be sentenced to ten or twenty years.

Unexpectedly, it was executed outright.

"This really makes me feel a little uneasy."

Yao Yao quickly comforted her.

"Brother Jianguo, don't overthink it."

Nobody wants this to happen.

Who could have predicted such a severe sentence?

I also thought he wouldn't be executed.

But what's done is done, and it's too late to regret it.

You can't just turn yourself in to the police and get them to release Sha Zhu, can you?

Li Jianguo shook his head vigorously.

"Of course not, I was just expressing my feelings."

"Am I stupid? How could I possibly turn myself in?"

"Alright, Jianguo, don't overthink it."

Since things have already come to this,

No matter what you do, it's useless.

I've already asked Yuanyuan to cook, to prepare plenty of snacks to go with the drinks.

Let's have a good drink.

Li Jianguo nodded repeatedly at this point.

"Have a good drink, and a good night's rest will wash away all your sorrows."

Then Yao Yao went to the kitchen to cook.

Soon, all sorts of dishes were served.

Li Jianguo took several jars of wine directly.

Find a few large bowls.

They drank it heartily.

After all, we've been neighbors for so many years.

It's gone just like that. I'm really not feeling right about it.

This is ultimately something I caused myself.

I also felt a little uneasy.

They drank jar after jar.

His internal energy was so profound that he had no idea how much he had drunk.

In the end, he managed to get himself completely drunk.

The women carried Li Jianguo into the cave together.

I slept straight through until evening.

Li Jianguo woke up groggily.

I picked up the pocket watch next to me and realized it was already 7 o'clock.

He quickly said.

"Yaoyao, it's getting a little late today."

Let's hurry home.

Yao Yao nodded and helped Li Jianguo put on his clothes.

The two soon returned to the courtyard house.