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

After being wheeled into the operating room, one police officer was left to wait, another went to notify the family, and the rest went back to the police station, since it wasn't a big deal.

More than two hours after the surgery, Yi Zhonghai woke up from his coma. He knew he was in the hospital when he smelled the disinfectant, and he felt relieved.

The police then questioned Yi Zhonghai, who was lying in the hospital bed, about the situation.

"Comrade, this is far too indecent. I'm embarrassed to even look at what you're doing. Tell me, what exactly happened?"

Yi Zhonghai quickly began to express his grievances.

"Officer, I just went out to buy some things last night. I didn't expect to be attacked with a club. When I woke up, I was like this. I don't know what happened."

"Alright, what are you doing going to the black market so late at night? Don't you know that's illegal? Even if it's robbery, it's still stealing money."

Why would they strip you naked and throw you there? Were you the victim of revenge? Tell me, do you have any enemies?

After being reminded by the police, Yi Zhonghai recalled that he had too many enemies and didn't know who did it.

Could it be Tie Tou's family, or the neighbor who broke his leg before? Wang Dani's husband? He Daqing?

Before long, he thought of seven or eight things, but he couldn't say any of them, so he could only shake his head.

"Officer, I have no enemies. I'm a well-liked person in the compound, and I'm also the liaison officer. How could I have made enemies?"

The police officer saw that he had been stunned for a long time, but then said he had no enemies, so he knew that the man didn't want to talk.

"Comrade Yi Zhonghai, we have already notified the neighborhood committee and the steel mill about your matter. You will be paraded through the streets."

Are you sure you don't have any enemies? Without any clues, our chances of catching the culprit are still very slim.

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai realized that the steel mill had been notified and that a public parade was planned, so he quickly began to argue.

"Officer, I've been drugged. I'm the victim. Why do I have to be paraded through the streets? We must find the robber! Look, he broke my legs!"

"You say you're a victim? How can you prove that someone else gave you the drug, and that you didn't take it yourself?"

As for dogs, that's immoral and indecent; maybe you just have that hobby.

Only by catching the murderer can you prove your innocence. Quickly tell me who your enemies are.

Yi Zhonghai became distressed. Since you can't find the enemy, just blame it on Li Jianguo. In fact, he knew in his heart that it shouldn't have been Li Jianguo who did it.

Because when he left the courtyard, he arranged for Li Cuilan to keep an eye on the activity inside.

Moreover, he kept turning around, carefully observing behind him to make sure that no one in the courtyard was following, but he still intended to say Li Jianguo.

"It's definitely that kid from my neighborhood, Li Jianguo! He and I have a long-standing grudge."

The police became interested. "Are you from one of those houses? Tell me, what's your grudge?"

"This guy doesn't know how to respect the elderly and care for the young. I asked him and the other people in the yard to take care of the elderly ladies, but he refused and beat me up."

I never expected him to be so relentless; now he's broken my leg and even drugged me.

As Yi Zhonghai spoke, he suddenly remembered Xu Damao's father, Xu Fugui.

It's also quite possible that she threatened him because of the old lady's matter.

This treacherous person is very likely to arrange for someone to retaliate against him; he has the means and channels to do so.

"Oh right, there's also Xu Fugui, the projectionist in our facility. He was also unwilling to take care of the elderly back then."

The police officer is definitely one of the two, and the probability of it being Xu Fugui is very high.

He knows all sorts of people in society; you must bring him to justice.

The police officer was actually a little unconvinced. "You're too slippery. You said no at first, but as soon as we mentioned parading you through the streets, you immediately named two people, who were even from the same compound."

"Alright, since you've brought it up, we'll investigate. Also, do you have any other enemies? The more clues you provide, the greater the chance of catching them."

Yi Zhonghai shook his head repeatedly.

"That's it, officer. I've never offended anyone. Only those two, Xu Fugui is a prime suspect."

"Alright, I understand. You should focus on recovering."

The police officer took notes and then left the hospital.

Yi Zhonghai was also filled with hatred, gritting his teeth. Who on earth was it that had caused him such a miserable situation, and who might even have to be paraded through the streets, and face punishment from the factory?

Could it really be Xu Fugui? Was it just because he threatened him and instigated He Yuzhu to beat up Xu Damao?

Was he not afraid of being reported? So this time he took drastic measures, intending to kill himself in one fell swoop, but man proposes, God disposes, and he survived by sheer luck.

After all, he's a treacherous and cunning person, and it's very possible that he'd seek revenge on someone like this.

Li Jianguo took a quick stroll around and then returned to the courtyard with Xu Damao; they were just putting on an act.

Back in the courtyard, soon after, police officers entered to look for Li Cuilan. The birds, who happened to be in the courtyard, all gathered around.

"You must be Yi Zhonghai's wife, Li Cuilan?"

"Yes, officer, has something happened to Yi Zhonghai?"

Li Cuilan looked at the police officer nervously, wondering if Yi Zhonghai had really been killed by the spies.

"Yi Zhonghai was found in a dilapidated courtyard house near Dashilan. He killed a dog and broke his leg. He's been taken to the hospital. Go see him there."

The birds were all speechless with surprise, never expecting that Yi Zhonghai would have such a taste.

Qin Huairu felt disgusted when she heard this. She never expected Yi Zhonghai to be this kind of person, who wouldn't even spare a dog.

The memory of what had happened between them made her feel nauseous.

Li Jianguo and Yaoyao had a happy lunch, and in the afternoon they planned to go to the hospital to visit Yi Zhonghai and make fun of this childless man.

Unexpectedly, the police came knocking on the door. Yao Yao panicked for a moment, but Li Jianguo quickly gave her a reassuring look.

The police officers came in and asked some questions.

"You must be Li Jianguo. I heard you have a conflict with Yi Zhong? Where were you last night?"

"Yes, it's a minor conflict between neighbors. I stayed home and slept all night."

"Is your conflict simply because of the old lady? Tell me, what really happened?"

"Officer, you have no idea, Yi Zhonghai is a bad seed, he has done too many immoral things."

Li Jianguo then started talking about He Yuzhu's case and went on to talk about the old lady's paralysis and old age care, revealing all the despicable things Yi Zhonghai had done.

"By the way, officer, you may not know this, but I've heard something else. I overheard it, but I don't know how accurate it is."

I heard that when the Japanese occupied the country, Yi Zhonghai killed a fellow worker named Zhao Tietou. At the time, he was supposed to learn technology from the Japanese, but it wasn't even his turn.

It was supposed to be someone named Zhao Tietou, but Yi Zhonghai reported him directly. No one knows what he reported, but Zhao Tietou was executed. That's how he learned the fitter's skills and became a level 7 worker.

"Officer, you really need to investigate this thoroughly. This Zhao Tietou might actually be a member of our Party."