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

The police have already found the entrance to the sixth floor. Hiding like this isn't a solution, so He Daqing went out, trembling.

"Hello, officers. I am He Daqing. What can I do for you?" He Daxing asked fearfully, his head bowed.

"Oh, you're He Daqing? We've called you here mainly to ask about things in Beijing. Did you abandon your son and daughter in Beijing?" The two policemen looked at He Daqing seriously.

Upon hearing that this was the reason for his visit, He Daqing immediately breathed a sigh of relief: "No, no, Officer, I've already made arrangements for my children. I've not only secured them jobs but also provided them with money, and I'll be sending them child support every month."

The two police officers were taken aback when they heard this, and one of them thought for a moment before speaking.

"I'm telling you, if you lie, the punishment will be even more severe."

"No, no, officer, I haven't told a single lie, it's all true." He Daqing repeatedly assured that he was telling the truth.

The two police officers exchanged a strange look, and then began to explain Sha Zhu's situation.

"Your son is now taking your daughter to collect garbage. They have no money and no food. None of the arrangements you mentioned have been made. Go back to Beijing now and explain things clearly before we talk again."

He Daqing was stunned. How could he possibly be picking up trash? He had not only left food at home, but also instructed Yi Zhonghai to hand over the money and the job to his master.

Could it be that Yi Zhonghai didn't give it to He Yuzhu, but instead kept it for himself? That damned Yi Zhonghai looks so respectable, but I never expected him to be so heartless, even trying to steal money from children.

"Okay, okay, officer, may I go home and pack a couple of changes of clothes?"

"You're not planning to run away, are you? We'll go with you." The police officer looked at He Daqing seriously.

"No, no, I dare not run away." He Daqing shook his head repeatedly.

The two police officers then accompanied He Daqing home.

When the widow saw that He Daqing had been brought back by two policemen, her legs went weak with fright.

He Daqing reported the honey trap incident to the police, which is unusual, as he was perfectly fine when he left home this morning.

"Daqing, what's going on? Why are these two police officers here?" Widow Bai looked at He Daqing nervously.

"I have to go back to Beijing because of my son and daughter. The police are here now, so don't cause me any trouble." After saying that, He Daqing went to pack his bags.

The white widow looked at the two policemen standing outside the door, but she didn't dare to say anything.

She had no choice but to quietly approach He Daqing. "Daqing, you can't abandon me." Now, Widow Bai was especially afraid that He Daqing would never return, and she would not be able to survive on her own with her two sons.

"Don't worry, Xiaobai, I'll go back and take care of my children's affairs. I'll come back. The main problem is that bastard Yi Zhonghai. He actually embezzled the money and jobs I left for them. I have to go back and deal with him."

When the white widow heard that it was about Yi Zhonghai, she immediately hesitated.

Because she met He Daqing through Yi Zhonghai's introduction. Yi Zhonghai also devised a series of schemes and gave Widow Bai a sum of money.

But she really didn't dare to tell him, afraid that He Daqing would find out and then abandon her.

"Daqing, you must come back. I will take good care of you. If you don't come back, I will go to Beijing to find you." Widow Bai looked at He Daqing with tears in her eyes.

"Don't worry, Xiaobai, I'll be back in a few days," He Daqing quickly reassured him as he packed up.

After packing his things, He Daqing left with two policemen. One of the policemen didn't see him off, since it was a civil dispute and there was no need for that.

After one of the police officers put him on the train, he said in a serious tone, "Once you arrive in Beijing, you must report to the police station in Nanluoguxiang. If they can't find you, they will issue a nationwide warrant for your arrest."

"Don't worry, officers, that's absolutely impossible. After all, they are my own son and daughter," He Daqing quickly nodded and bowed, assuring them.

Baocheng is very close to Beijing, and it only took six or seven hours to get there.

He Daqing arrived in Beijing that afternoon. Following the instructions of the police officers, he went directly to the police station in Nanluoguxiang to report for duty.

"Are you He Daqing? He Yuzhu and He Yushui are your children, right?" The police officer from the local police station asked the middle-aged man in front of him.

"Yes, yes, I am He Daqing, and they are my children. Officer, I just arrived in Beijing and came here."

"Alright, come with us." After saying that, the policeman led He Daqing toward No. 95 courtyard.

When He Daqing entered the courtyard, the beasts at the steel mill had not yet finished get off work. Only a group of old women were guarding the pool in the middle courtyard, washing clothes and chatting.

In the morning, Liu Cuilan spent a long time trying to persuade He Yuzhu, but He Yuzhu just gave her a perfunctory answer, saying that he would go out to pick up trash tomorrow.

Seeing He Yuzhu's expression, Liu Cuilan knew he wouldn't listen, so she didn't press him.

As soon as He Daqing entered the Intermediate People's Courtyard, everyone recognized him immediately. After all, He Daqing had lived in Courtyard No. 95 for more than ten years and was a long-time resident of Courtyard No. 95.

Liu Cuilan's heart skipped a beat when she saw He Daqing.

Oh no, He Daqing is back! How could he possibly be back now? Why didn't Widow Bai stop him? And what's with the police officer standing next to her?

Did Sha Zhu call the police? How could he call the police? Sha Zhu didn't tell Lao Yi either. Could it be that brat Li Jianguo? It must be him!

When Liu Cuilan saw He Daqing glare at her fiercely, she knew something was wrong. She quickly put the basin inside, locked the door, and rushed towards the steel mill.

Upon arriving at the steel rolling mill gate, she quickly asked the gatekeeper to fetch Yi Zhonghai, saying that something terrible had happened at his home.

Yi Zhonghai was polishing a workpiece when he suddenly saw the gatekeeper calling him. He followed the gatekeeper with a puzzled look and walked to the gate of the steel rolling mill.

Seeing that it was Liu Cuilan, he was quite puzzled. What was going on? What important matter had happened that she would come to see him during her work hours?

"Old Yi, something's happened. He Daqing is back, and he was brought back by the police. He's already in the hospital, probably discussing his job and child support with Sha Zhu. What are we going to do?" Liu Cuilan hurriedly explained what had happened.

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly inquired about it.

"How did this involve the police? Sha Zhu called the police. Why would he call the police? He didn't tell me."

"I'm not quite sure either. I was washing clothes in the Intermediate People's Court when I saw the police accompanying He Daqing in."

"He Yuzhu has been acting strangely these past two days. I suspect it's Li Jianguo's bad idea. Otherwise, with Yuzhu's stupid brain, how could he possibly think of reporting it to the police?" Liu Cuilan quickly shared her speculation.