Courtyard House: Drunk and tipsy, the whole courtyard exposed at the start.

"They were supposed to intervene, but Director Wang and the leader of the steel rolling mill told us to keep fighting, saying that we could talk after the fighting was over. They said we could keep fighting as long as no one was killed, and if anyone was killed, they would just execute them and settle the matter once and for all."

Zhang Dabiao was stunned. Could this really be done?

But after a little thought, it became clear: the fight was over, the anger had been vented, and it would be easier to settle things privately. Otherwise, if things were handled strictly according to the law, Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu would most likely end up in jail.

However, judging from the situation, Xu Damao, Yan Jiecheng, and the old lady should have already received the test results, and as for Shazhu, the things that happened at the post office have probably been exposed as well.

Just then, a group of people walked in from the main hall of the Intermediate People's Court, led by Director Wang and Section Chief Xie from the steel rolling mill. No one from the police station came.

Following behind were three elderly men, an elderly woman, an old deaf man, the Xu family father and son, the He family siblings, and Liu Guangqi, who was also wrapped up like an Indian.

Yi Zhonghai, Sha Zhu, Xu Fugui, and Xu Damao all had bruises on their faces, and their injuries looked quite serious. It turned out that Yan Jiecheng had come back early to tell everyone to prepare for the meeting.

Now that everyone had arrived, they quickly moved their stools and gathered in the courtyard. Yan Jiecheng, with a cigarette in his mouth, slipped away.

Zhang Dabiao was also in high spirits; this was his first... second time attending the entire college meeting?

Since it was him who caused it, of course I'm excited.

Wait, where are my matches?

Which bastard stole it?

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The meeting was chaired by Director Wang, and there was no small talk; he got straight to the point.

"The first thing."

"Such a big thing happened in our No. 95 compound today. Our subdistrict office has already taken back the plaque for the civilized compound. Whether we can be evaluated for it next year depends on the situation."

The neighbors groaned and wailed, casting unfriendly glances at Zhang Dabiao. Of course, these glances came from the beasts; in their eyes, if it weren't for Zhang Dabiao, would all this have happened?

If you don't agree to lend me your room or workspace, then tell me.

What's wrong with you?!

"The second thing."

"The rumor about the deaf old lady in the backyard—Long Xiaoni—being a martyr's family member is completely unfounded. She did not give straw sandals to the Red Army. It was all a lie made up so that everyone would respect her more. But Yi Zhonghai believed it, and with the propaganda, it became what it is now."

"Given that she did not forge an ID card to obtain a martyr's family certificate, but only spread rumors within the No. 95 compound, and did not cause any actual loss or harm, Long Xiaoni was given a verbal warning, fined 500 yuan, and her status as a recipient of the Five Guarantees was revoked as a warning and punishment."

Everyone gasped. When Zhang Dabiao made the revelation that morning, those with quick minds realized that the "family member of a martyr" thing was fake, but they didn't expect the neighborhood committee to handle it so decisively!

The deaf old woman is 74 years old this year and has no children. If her status as a recipient of the Five Guarantees is revoked, what will happen to her retirement?

That's really ruthless!

Zhang Dabiao was also a little surprised. He knew that the old deaf man must have used his connections to suppress the matter, but he did not expect the street office to be so decisive and efficient. Was this still the king of covering up?

but……

Although she often tries to cover things up, when it comes to her own father's affairs, she handles them with remarkable speed and efficiency.

So Zhang Dabiao couldn't really comment on her. He just said, "Let it be, just don't mess with me."

"The third thing."

"Regarding the matter of Yi Zhonghai intercepting the letters and money sent back by He Daqing, Yi Zhonghai did so out of consideration for the two children who were still young, fearing that they would squander the money, and thus he kept them safe for them."

"No matter what, he caused great psychological trauma to the He siblings. So after mediation and negotiation with the He siblings, Yi Zhonghai returned the letter sent back by He Daqing and 800 yuan, and paid an additional 1600 yuan in compensation, totaling 2400 yuan."

"--Whoa--"

"2400 yuan! I've never seen so much money in my entire life!"

"Wow, this old man is really rich!"

"Of course! That old man is a level 7 worker, and his monthly salary is 89 yuan!"

"This old man is so rich, why would he embezzle the money He Daqing gave to his child? What's in it for him?"

"Who knows..."

The conversation gradually went astray, but Yi Zhonghai kept his head down, not daring to explain anything. The more he said, the more mistakes he would make. He asked the old woman to go back to her room to get the letter and money, and then handed them to the He siblings.

He Yushui took the letter and opened it. After reading the contents, she immediately burst into tears.

Sha Zhu, on the other hand, stared intently at Yi Zhonghai, his veins bulging, as if he was still unwilling to give up.

"In addition, the steel rolling mill demoted Yi Zhonghai by two grades, banned him from taking any grade exams for three years, and ordered him to clean the factory toilets for three months after the end of each workday."

Section Chief Xie then added details about the factory's penalties, saying that they were neither too severe nor too lenient.

It was naturally unpleasant that he wasn't directly expelled and sentenced, but Zhang Dabiao had no reason to speak up because he wasn't the victim, so he could only watch.

To put it bluntly, Yi Zhonghai already had someone protecting him, and what did it have to do with Zhang Dabiao?

He's not a failed man who came to uphold justice; he's a troublemaker who harms others without benefiting himself!

And who is "shit"?

"In addition, the subdistrict office has been cleaning this section of your alley every morning for three months. Yi Zhonghai's status as a resident liaison officer has been revoked, and Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui will temporarily act as liaison officers for No. 95 courtyard."

Zhang Dabiao hissed and gasped. He was stripped of his status as an old man and had to sweep the streets before dawn. Then he would go back to the factory to do the work of a level 7 worker, but he would only receive the salary of a level 5 worker. He was not allowed to take the level exam for three years, and after get off work he would have to clean the toilets. Moreover, these days he only had one day off a week...

That's seriously pretty ruthless!

586?

5 am to 8 pm, six days a week?

There's absolutely no time to mess around anymore!

Anyway, if Zhang Dabiao encountered such a thing, he would rather stay inside than be like this.

Do you know that this can exhaust you to the point of sudden death?

Labor reform is nothing more than this, isn't it?

"The fourth thing."

"Regarding the conflict between Xu Damao, Yan Jiecheng, and He Yuzhu, they can resolve it themselves. Please do not spread rumors."

The outcome wasn't stated, but it seemed like something was said.

If it's not said publicly, then it's true that they were kicked out of the family and left without any descendants. It's just unknown what kind of settlement they reached in private.

The incident involving the older woman was simply glossed over? And what about the incident of Liu Pangpang beating Liu Guangqi?

It was a family conflict, and Director Wang refused to discuss it, leaving Zhang Dabiao helpless.

However, so far, none of them have gotten in. It can only be said that either the old deaf man's connections are too powerful, or the plot has a very strong ending.

Zhang Dabiao was also helpless. He sneaked over to Yan Jiecheng to ask for details, but the kid smoked a cigarette and didn't finish telling him!

How can that be allowed?

Do you have any sense of contractual responsibility at all?!

Even though it only costs 4 cents a bottle, 4 cents is still money!

However, his actions were noticed by Director Wang, or rather, Director Wang, Section Chief Xie, and others had been watching him all along.

"The fifth item."

"That's the last thing, Zhang Dabiao!"

"Huh? Is there something else about me?" Zhang Dabiao, who was crouching and sneaking around, was stopped, just like a student who was caught red-handed by the teacher while trying to leave the classroom early.

"Let me tell the comrades in the courtyard that Zhang Dabiao's mind has recovered. Please don't talk about feudal superstition or things that are not conducive to unity in the future."

Everyone was taken aback, then looked at Zhang Dabiao, who seemed to have a strong sense of stealth, with strange eyes.

It wasn't that the people were afraid of him, because although Zhang Dabiao had intellectual disabilities, he always smiled at everyone, never hit or cursed anyone, he just seemed a bit simple-minded.

He's a bit of a fool, not completely stupid, nor is he a violent madman.

However, Zhang Banxian died after performing his ritual, and after 7 days, Da Biao recovered and began to attack the old men and young people in the compound indiscriminately—with words.

If you say something about feudal superstition or things that are detrimental to unity, then please don't spread it around.

What is this if not feudal superstition?

What he said was actually detrimental to unity.

What's the use of telling us this? You should tell Zhang Dabiao!

Seeing the strange looks on everyone's faces, Director Wang guessed what they were thinking and said to Zhang Dabiao, "Dabiao, from now on, don't talk about feudal superstitions or things that are detrimental to unity. Can you do that?"

Meanwhile, some neighbors were whispering among themselves: "That's right, because of Zhang Dabiao, half of us were arrested on the first day of the Lunar New Year. We can't even have a peaceful New Year. Our 'civilized compound' has been dismantled."

"Who says otherwise? Can't we just resolve things in the compound? Why do we have to take them to the police station?"

"If you disagree, then you disagree. Why are you so angry?"

"And that fortune teller Zhang, pulling off such a stunt during the New Year, and ending up getting himself killed, isn't he disgusting?"

"It's all his fault, it's all their family's fault. If it weren't for their messy affairs, would our yard have ended up like this?"

"That idiot might have been better a long time ago, just hiding something, which is why he only acted today..."

Zhang Dabiao originally planned to just laugh it off and agree, and that would be the end of it.

After all, apart from being beaten, he wasn't the victim in any of the other troubles in the compound. To put it another way, it was none of his business.

As for punishing beasts?

NOnonono——

They plotted against me, so I retaliated. They were ruthless, so I retaliated ruthlessly. They wanted to kill me, so I killed them!

This is called fighting violence with violence, an eye for an eye, and blood for blood.

They plotted against Sha Zhu, but I stupidly rushed in to "uphold justice"...

I'm not crazy, why can't I just watch the show from the sidelines?

Furthermore, even if he requests the police station to handle the matter to the fullest extent of the law, since he is not the victim, the police station will not accept his opinion.

The Jia family and Yi Zhonghai's schemes against him failed. Although he was beaten, he received compensation, and the other matters had nothing to do with him.

But if you guys say that, then I'm really getting excited!

Then, Zhang Dabiao's eyes turned cold and calm.

Director Wang's heart skipped a beat—[This is bad, this is going to be terrible!]

Zhang Dabiao straightened up and patted off the clearly visible stains and dust on his clothes.

"Um, Director Wang, and everyone else, since you've mentioned me, I have a few things I'm not sure if I should say."

Director Wang was screaming inwardly—

Don't say it! Please don't say it!

Shut your mouth!