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

Director Wang also gave a brief speech to encourage Jia Dongxu, telling him to learn the skills from Lao Yi, support his family, and be filial to his elders... and that was it.

Sha Zhu and his four kitchen helpers started serving the dishes. Two of them looked familiar – Ma Hua and Liu Lan. Were they already at the factory so early?

Each table has a large metal basin filled with freshly cooked hot pot, which could also be considered a spicy hot pot. The food is served all at once.

In addition, each table was served six home-style dishes. The scale of today's banquet is truly excessive!

The main problem is that Sha Zhu can't use his arms, and this method is both delicious and convenient.

Moreover, Sha Zhu looked really forlorn, and he himself didn't know why he was so forlorn, appearing absent-minded—"I should be under the car, I should be under the car..."

No one stood up to take food, and Yi Zhonghai led Jia Dongxu to toast the neighbors at each table, including Zhang Dabiao's side. It was as if all the previous grudges between them had vanished.

After a few rounds of drinks, Director Wang was about to leave, but just as she stood up to grab her bag and leave, Zhang Dabiao stood up and spoke.

"Director Wang, please wait a moment. I still have some things to settle with Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai, and I need you to be a witness."

"Since I have time today, can I give it to you all at once?"

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai, Jia Dongxu, the deaf old woman, Sha Zhu... and all the neighbors were stunned.

Sha Zhu felt a nameless anger rising within him—

"Zhang Dabiao, what do you mean? Why did you have to say it now of all times?"

"You did this on purpose, didn't you?"

"Yeah, I did it on purpose. Eat and drink your fill before fighting, I'm not stupid." Zhang Dabiao took a tissue from his pocket and wiped his mouth. (There was no tissue in 60 years, but there was ochre-colored straw paper. White toilet paper existed, but it was a rare and expensive commodity—everyone treated it as white toilet paper. Since Zhang Dabiao could even get his hands on grapes, everyone was used to it.)

Well, it was just spicy hot pot and home-style dishes. Sha Zhu barely lifted a finger; he just guided the four kitchen helpers in making it. With hot pot base, the taste wasn't too bad, but it wasn't great either. Just treat it as a casual meal.

"If there's food and it doesn't cost money, why wouldn't I eat it?"

This reason is quite compelling, because Yi Zhonghai's stunt also exempted everyone from paying gifts; he just wanted to cultivate a magnanimous image. Since he didn't want money, Zhang Dabiao naturally wouldn't be polite.

Yi Zhonghai and the others panicked, and the neighbors also stopped eating and drinking; they all understood what was going on.

On this joyous occasion for three families, the happiest and even most blissful day for Yi Zhonghai, at this very moment—

Zhang Dabiao's revenge has arrived!

"You...you...you said you wouldn't cause trouble!" Yi Zhonghai was trembling. This man was unpredictable! He went back on his word!

Director Wang was also a little displeased. No matter what grudges or grievances you have, causing trouble at such an important event is an irreconcilable feud.

And you just made that promise yourself, and now you're eating and drinking your fill, smashing bowls, cursing the cook... and cursing the host?

That's really shameless.

"Don't talk nonsense. You recognized a godmother and took in a godson, but I didn't cause any trouble."

"What I'm about to say has nothing to do with this. I only guaranteed that I wouldn't interfere with your decision to become godparents; I didn't guarantee anything else."

Everyone thought about it and agreed.

Zhang Dabiao did not interfere with the entire family reunion process, and even helped Yi Zhonghai push Jia Dongxu.

But what are you up to now?

Director Wang thought for a moment, then picked up a stool and sat down. He decided to let them lay everything out in the open today to avoid any problems later.

"Da Biao, tell me, is there anything else you need me to witness?"

Zhang Dabiao stopped arguing and sat steadily on the bench in front of everyone. Just as he picked up a cigarette like a county magistrate, Yan Jiecheng's passive skill kicked in and lit it for Zhang Dabiao without thinking.

After ordering, I realized that my behavior was a bit too low-class. Zhang Dabiao had just made my family suffer and almost went bankrupt yesterday!

However, he didn't hesitate much, took a Daqianmen cigarette for himself, and they were even.

Xu Damao lit a cigarette, and the young men automatically moved stools and surrounded Zhang Dabiao, just like negotiating with gangsters.

"I need to retaliate against Yi Zhonghai three times and against Sha Zhu once before this matter is completely settled."

"Let's start with the first thing. Last time, Yi Zhonghai paid the He family a total of 2400 yuan in compensation, right?"

Director Wang nodded: "Yes, it was given in front of everyone, so isn't that the end of the matter?"

Zhang Dabiao shook his head: "Director Wang, the street office, Yi Zhonghai, Sha Zhu and others all made mistakes in this matter."

"Huh? You made a mistake?"

"What's wrong with that? Pay 800, plus double that as compensation, that's 2400 yuan in total!"

"Even Sha Zhu has no objections, so why are you, Zhang Dabiao, meddling in this?"

Yi Zhonghai panicked. "Damn it, are they trying to steal my money again?"

This time, we really don't have the money to pay!

They've all been ripped off!

Director Wang was also puzzled. The perpetrator and the victim had reached a settlement and compensation agreement, so shouldn't they be even?

Bringing up old stories at this point is pointless.

Zhang Dabiao shook his head and said slowly, "The amount of money is fine, but something's not right. I'm asking everyone, who was the money He Daqing sent for?"

"Give it to an idiot..."

Suddenly everyone realized—"It's for He Yushui!"

"Right, that's the rainwater's living expenses! If anyone's going to compensate, it should be the rainwater, not Sha Zhu. What kind of logic is that?"

He Yushui became the center of attention, and she suddenly felt a little flustered.

But Zhang Dabiao patted her on the shoulder: "Yushui, I'm sorry for dragging you into this."

"But how about letting Brother Biao remove your wound?"

The sudden concern brought tears to He Yushui's eyes. Xu Xiaoling, who was standing next to her, also took her arm and said, "Yushui, don't worry, we won't suffer if we leave it to Brother Biao."

He Yushui nodded heavily.

"Um."

Zhang Dabiao then turned around with a smile, looking at Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu, who both looked completely bewildered.

"No, the He family is headed by Sha Zhu. His father is gone, and Sha Zhu is the one who takes over the family business. It's only right to hand it over to him. What's the problem?" Yi Zhonghai couldn't understand. Giving it to Sha Zhu and giving it to Yu Shui are the same thing, aren't they?

Sha Zhu nodded repeatedly: "That's right. I'm the head of the He family. My sister is only 16 years old. It's only right that I keep this money for her."

Zhang Dabiao exhaled a smoke ring and asked, "Okay, where's the money? 2400 yuan, where is it?"

Upon hearing this question, Sha Zhu blushed and stammered, unable to speak.

Director Wang was stunned. 2400 yuan! Could it all be gone?

It's only been a few days?

"Shazhu, where's the money?" Director Wang asked, emphasizing his tone.

Sha Zhu lowered his head, not daring to speak. Zhang Dabiao directly revealed the truth for him: "On the first night after receiving the money, Qin Huairu borrowed 100. On the day the Dong brothers came to cause trouble, he lent 2000 to Yi Zhonghai. A few days ago, when Jia Zhangshi was sent to a labor camp for compensation, he lent another 200 to the Jia family. Am I right, Sha Zhu? You didn't even have 100 yuan left, did you?"

Everyone was astonished—Wow!

You, Sha Zhu, are a great philanthropist?!

I haven't had this money for more than a few days, have I?

It was lent out so quickly?

Are you stupid?!

"This matter..." Director Wang was dumbfounded. The money was paid and the two parties reached a settlement, but the aggrieved party did not receive the money... Where exactly did things go wrong?

"Director Wang, that letter says that's He Yushui's living expenses."

"And now, He Yushui, the victim, has not received a single penny. A few days ago, she was so hungry that her stomach ached. She was so sick that she didn't even get treatment from Sha Zhuli. I gave her the medicine. He Yushui's food bags are also empty. She borrowed the food from me."

"Sha Zhu, the head chef, gets all the lunchboxes he brings back stolen by Qin Huairu every day, leaving his own sister without a single bite. I haven't seen Sha Zhu take care of He Yushui's food or drink these past few days! He's been spending his own money and effort taking care of the deaf old lady and Yi Zhonghai, though!"

"Furthermore, He Yushui is 16 years old, still in school and unemployed. She is just a child and is also under the protection of the Women's Federation."

"Director Wang, I'm just asking you, about this matter, our subdistrict office, our women's federation—"

"Should we do anything about it?"

"Are they going to do anything about it or not?!"