Courtyard House: My Wife is Xu Huizhen

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Doubling your profits is always a huge gain, enough to warrant the risk of being beheaded.

Xu Damao thought about it and realized that others might report it, but it didn't make sense for Sha Zhu to report it.

Based on his father's temperament, once he's inside, he'll definitely reveal who Sha Zhu's supplier is.

"But...but...Grandpa Yi said it was you who reported it."

"Yi Zhonghai told you that I was the one who reported him?" He Yuzhu asked angrily.

Xu Damao nodded: "That's what he said."

He Yuzhu raised his hand again and slapped him.

"You idiot Mao, you actually believe what Yi Zhonghai says? Tell me the whole story in detail."

When Xu Damao heard himself being called "Silly Mao," he wanted to argue, but since he was tied up, he could only explain the situation in detail.

Xu Wude didn't hide the fact that he was selling grain from Xu Damao. Business was good for the first two days, as everyone was an acquaintance from the same factory, and he quickly sold several hundred kilograms.

However, after the newspapers debunked the rumors, the flour business quickly became difficult. There was still more than a ton of unsold goods left, and then the price dropped, leaving the grain stuck in their hands.

Xu Wude was secretly selling grain, and his actions were not discreet. This was quickly discovered by the police, who arrested him today and confiscated all the remaining grain.

Xu Damao was dumbfounded. Yi Zhonghai said that this was probably done by He Yuzhu. He had previously reported Jia Dongxu, so who else could have reported Xu Wude?

After hearing this, He Yuzhu said angrily, "You're such a fool, and you still won't admit it? How could you not see through such a simple scheme to sow discord?"

Chapter 94 Sent to the Police Station

In a moment of anger, Xu Damao remembered how he had been beaten up by Sha Zhu several times before, and how he had never gotten away with it. So he grabbed a kitchen knife and chased after Sha Zhu, wanting to kill him to avenge his father.

Xu Damao was tied up and beaten a few times by He Yuzhu. After shouting, he regained his composure.

Upon careful consideration, it's unlikely that He Yuzhu made the report.

Furthermore, since He Yuzhu reported Jia Dongxu and got him imprisoned, Yi Zhonghai is definitely holding a grudge and is very likely to speak ill of He Yuzhu in front of him.

In summary, Yi Zhonghai is stirring up trouble and using others to take revenge.

"You really didn't report my father?"

"Nonsense, if I report him, and your dad then implicates me, wouldn't I end up in jail too?"

He Yuzhu said angrily, "Just you wait and see, the police will definitely come looking for me in the next couple of days. You two have ruined me."

Xu Damao snorted, thinking to himself, "Serves him right. He should be arrested and go to jail with his father."

Just then, a shout came from outside: "Is He Yuzhu here?"

Xu Damao exclaimed in surprise, "It's my sister!"

Just as he was about to open his mouth to shout, He Yuzhu picked up a rag and stuffed it back into Xu Damao's mouth, leaving Xu Damao only able to whimper.

He Yuzhu pulled him inside a bit, then opened the door and casually hung it up as he came out.

Xu Damao has already tried to cut himself with a knife, so he certainly won't let him go easily.

Standing at the entrance to the moon gate was Xu Damao's older sister, Xu Zhaodi. When she saw He Yuzhu come out, she quickly ran to him, looked him up and down, and said, "I'm so glad you're alright. You really scared me to death."

"Let's talk inside."

Although Xu Damao was tied up, fearing he might move around and make noise, Xu Zhaodi was led into the main room.

After she sat down, I poured her a cup of tea.

Xu Zhaodi hurriedly asked, "Zhuzi, where's my brother?"

"What did you say? Your brother, that idiot Mao, never plays with me. How did you end up here looking for him?"

When He Yuzhu brought Xu Damao in, he instructed the people in front not to make a fuss. He Yuzhu believed that they would not talk nonsense to Xu Zhaodi.

Xu Zhaodi said, "Zhuzi, my brother is just a hothead, don't take him seriously."

"Wait a minute, you're confusing me. What happened to your brother?" He Yuzhu started to play dumb.

Xu Zhaodi said, "Don't play dumb with me. My brother listened to what Uncle Yi said, grabbed a kitchen knife and went out the door. He must have come to your place. I followed him but couldn't catch up."

But I didn't see him.

"Stop pretending to be confused. Others may not know you, but do you think I don't?"

Hsu Chao-ti said, "We went to elementary school together all the way to junior high school graduation, how could I not know you?"

He Yuzhu was at a loss for words. Xu Damao was three years younger than him, but this older sister was the same age as him. They had grown up together since they were little.

When they were young, the two of them often played the role of a married couple in their wedding night. They even took a bath in the same basin and slept in the same bed.

However, He Yuzhu has changed his mind and is no longer the same He Yuzhu as before.

He feigned ignorance and said, "I really didn't see your brother. Why don't you go up ahead and ask if I'm lying?"

Actually, she had already asked earlier, but Xu Zhaodi was still a little worried and wanted to talk to He Yuzhu to clarify things.

Xu Zhaodi said, "Uncle Yi said that you were the one who reported him, and Da Mao foolishly believed him. Then he grabbed a kitchen knife and said he was coming to settle accounts with you. Did he really not come?"

He Yuzhu said, "I'm right here, I really haven't seen your brother. What accusation? Why is Yi Zhonghai saying this?"

Xu Zhaodi recounted the whole story of Xu Wude's arrest, and then said, "Uncle Yi said it's probably because you reported him, but I don't believe it. There's no benefit for you in doing this."

"Don't listen to Yi Zhonghai's nonsense. Why would I report you? If I did, I'd end up in jail myself!"

"Yes, but my naive brother believed it."

Xu Zhaodi said, "My brother really didn't come looking for you?"

"No! If you don't believe me, go search the room." He Yuzhu said, pretending to be generous.

"Of course I believe you."

Although Xu Zhaodi found it strange, she couldn't actually search him. She said, "My brother is holding a kitchen knife. Be careful, or he might suddenly see it. I'll go look for it again."

He Yuzhu said, "You should hurry up and go look for it. Don't run into the police patrol on the way and get caught by them and taken to the police station."

"Well, I'll go right away."

Xu Zhaodi got up to leave, then turned back shyly and said, "Zhuzi, that's my younger brother. If he offends you, please let it go for my sake, okay?"

“Although we are old classmates, your brother has gone too far this time, trying to take a knife and attack me. That’s illegal.”

Why should I give face to Xu Zhaodi when my childhood sweetheart is He Yuzhu from before?

Xu Zhaodi pleaded, "Zhuzi, please don't hold it against him for the sake of our friendship over the years."

"Alright, we haven't even seen him yet. How can you beg for mercy first, only to have him come and attack me later?"

Xu Zhaodi was just being overly concerned and confused. Thinking about it, she realized she had gone too far. Maybe her brother had an accident on the way and was taken to the police station by the police.

Thinking she needed to find her younger brother quickly, she said, "I'll go now and talk to you later."

He Yuzhu said, "Forget it. I kindly sold a batch of grain to your dad. Just you wait and see. If your dad tells on me, your family and I will have a good talk with him."

Xu Zhaodi quickly apologized, but He Yuzhu didn't bother with her and simply sent her out.

Xu Huizhen asked, "What do you plan to do with that Xu Damao?"

"Keep him locked up for now. I'll go find out some information. If I get arrested by the police, you take this Xu Damao, who attempted murder, to the police station."

Xu Damao is one of his cards. If Xu Wude confesses, then there's nothing more to say, and Xu Damao will be sent to jail as well.

If Xu Wude takes responsibility for the matter himself, then Xu Damao can just teach him a lesson.

We can't just send him to the police station, can we? If the police interrogate him, Xu Damao will definitely say that he sold the grain to Xu Wude.

"Okay, then be careful. We absolutely cannot get involved in this kind of grain business in the future."

"Yes, we can't do this kind of business in the future."

He Yuzhu left the tavern and went straight to the police station. He registered at the gatehouse and then entered the courtyard.

The entire police station was bustling with activity. He Yuzhu used his mental power to pinpoint Tie Dan's location.

I went straight to his room and knocked on the door.

"Please come in," came Tie Dan's voice from inside.

He Yuzhu pushed the door open and came in, smiling as he said, "Master, I've come to ask for help."

Tie Dan looked up and saw He Yuzhu. He asked in surprise, "What happened?"

Tie Dan invited He Yuzhu to sit down.

He Yuzhu made tea for them and then said, "I have a friend who sold a batch of flour to his neighbor and asked me to come and ask if this is illegal?"

"You have a friend?" Tie Dan asked in return.

He Yuzhu chuckled: "Here's what happened."

He Yuzhu explained that Tie Dan actually knew that He Yuzhu had a large amount of flour and had sold it to his fellow apprentices for a low price of two cents. He had also bought a bag of flour himself.

He Yuzhu had actually asked Tie Dan and Ye Dapeng at the time whether selling it directly like this was illegal.

It was stated at the time that it was okay to sell to acquaintances, as it wouldn't be considered price gouging or reselling.

Otherwise, He Yuzhu wouldn't have been so bold as to sell two tons of flour to Xu Wude at once.

But now that Xu Wude has been arrested, He Yuzhu is a little uneasy and can't help but come to Tiedan to ask about the situation.