Chapter 15 "Harmonious" Courtyard

At this time! Someone stood up resolutely!
Because he is afraid!

Sha Zhu is now very panicked. After all, he made up this story and it cannot withstand scrutiny and will be exposed once checked.

He had previously thought that Xu Damao would just be criticized and paraded through the streets at most to make him lose face, but now things have exceeded his expectations.

He looked around and remembered that Lin Hao had helped him before, so he signaled to Lin Hao with his eyes. He believed that Lin Hao was a smart man and could understand what he meant.

But Lin Hao didn't react at all, and had no intention of helping. Although he had the ability to help, who am I to you, Shazhu? Why should I help you?

Yi Zhonghai saw that everyone had reached a consensus, so he said, "Let's do as everyone says. Call the Security Department and handle it according to the law."

Sha Zhu couldn't sit still any longer and said quickly, "Wait, wait, Lou Xiao'e hasn't expressed her opinion yet! Is that right? Lou Xiao'e, tell me what you think."

Xu Damao also nodded continuously: "Yes, yes, Xiao'e hasn't expressed her opinion yet!" After saying that, he signaled to Lou Xiao'e with a pleading look.

Lou Xiao'e looked at the people around her, thought for a while and said, "We must find out who it is." Lou Xiao'e not only had to consider Xu Damao, but also herself and a possible victim.

Yi Zhonghai thought about it and simply initiated a vote. He said: "Well, everyone, let's vote by raising your hands. Please raise your hands if you agree to transfer Xu Damao to the Security Department."

I saw that people in the yard raised their hands one after another, indicating that they wanted to bring him to justice.

Xu Damao is now extremely anxious, thinking that this time it might be all over.

However, Sha Zhu was on pins and needles at this time, and had to express his position: "Wait a minute, wait a minute, I have something to say, I actually made this up."

Then everything went haywire again. Lin Hao didn't even have the interest to watch the show. He didn't want to get involved in their mess, so he just left.

The last time the whole hospital held a meeting to help Sha Zhu, it was also because Lin Hao had just arrived in this world. The chicken soup was for He Yushui to nourish his body. At the same time, it was also influenced by the inherent impression formed from reading Siheyuan novels before traveling through time.

Of course there was another reason. At that time, he had some thoughts about He Yu Shui. To be honest, He Yu's appearance was quite good in the whole "Love in Courtyard", which also met Lin Hao's aesthetic taste.

But later, I learned that He Yushui was engaged, and I no longer had any last thoughts about her.

This time, Sha Zhu and Xu Damao fell in love and hate with each other and hurt him. Naturally, Lin Hao would not go to help Sha Zhu. Besides, he helped him last time, but he turned around and gave the chicken soup and the pot to Qin Huairu.

Through observations over this period of time, Lin Hao had more or less figured out the situations of these people in the courtyard.

Xu Damao is a person who doesn't care who he targets or what means he uses as long as it benefits him. In short, he is a thorough and extremely selfish villain.

However, he also has his advantages, such as being smart, cunning, good at disguise, able to take advantage of situations, and having a sharp tongue.

Sha Zhu is actually one of the few smart people in the courtyard. Doesn't he know that Qin Huairu is hanging him? No, he probably knows it! But he is also hanging Qin Huairu, wanting her to cover for him!

It's just that his methods are a little low-level. For example, this time, he framed Xu Damao without any evidence.

In fact, the false accusation did work this time, but after all, there was no substantial evidence, and Sha Zhu was afraid of being exposed.

Finally, when everyone said they wanted to bring Xu Damao to justice, he had to admit that they were framing him. The result, of course, was that he killed one thousand enemies but lost eight hundred of his own, and his wife also lost her soldiers.

Therefore, Lin Hao felt that no matter what he did, he had to use fair and open means, even if it meant using open conspiracy.

On the way home, while everyone was still fighting against Sha Zhu, he took two fish from the fish pond, knocked them unconscious, and strung them up with a rope.

After returning home, I saw Lao Zhou and Master Zhang still cleaning the house, so I said:
"Old Zhou, Master Zhang, don't leave tonight. I caught some fish. Let's have a couple of drinks together! You've worked hard these past two days!" Lin Hao said, raising the fish in his hand.

"No, it's no big deal. No need to make such a fuss. We have something to do at home. We'll go back first." After saying this, the two of them pretended to leave.

Of course they wanted to eat, but Lin Hao gave them meat and flour these two days. If their family had not seen meat for a long time, they would have been embarrassed to take it. It was not easy for anyone these days.

Lin Hao hurriedly stopped them. In fact, he didn't want the two of them to eat here. The main reason was that it was troublesome for him to cook for one person, let alone for three people. The thought of cooking made him feel overwhelmed. It would be better to give each of them a fish!
Besides, this fish doesn’t cost any money. Well, I won’t have to take out flour, meat, etc. in the future. I can just use this free fish.

So he took two fish weighing about one pound and said, "Well, if you don't mind, take these two fish back and add a dish to your family."

"Then what about us~!" Lao Zhou and Master Zhang looked at each other and confirmed with their eyes that they were both going to bring the people back home.

Lin Hao didn't care what they thought and said decisively:

"Okay, that's settled. You've been busy for two days. I wanted to treat you to a meal. So, let's have a meal after we finish the house work."

"Okay, then we'll go first!" The two said happily while holding the fish.

As they left, the people who had finished the meeting also went home one after another. At this time, Lin Hao took out another fish, which weighed seven or eight kilograms, and carried the fish towards Sha Zhu's house.

As for why I brought such a big fish, of course it was because I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to have a sip of the soup later.

"Shazhu, are you there?" Lin Hao said as he pushed the door open.

"Yes, what's up? Wow, such a big fish!"

"It's big! Then what are you standing there for? Hurry up and do it!" Lin Hao said bluntly.

"Wait! Tell me what you do first! No reward without merit!" Sha Zhu asked cautiously.

While the two were talking, Qin Huairu suddenly came over from her house and said, "Wow, this fish is so big, it must be at least 15 to 20 pounds!"

Good fellow, you came right after I arrived. As long as there is something delicious, Qin Huairu will definitely come. So Lin Hao frowned and said, "My house is being renovated! It's not convenient to cook, so I thought of asking Sha Zhu to help me."

Qin Huairu said happily: "Oh~ That's great, Shazhu, hurry up and make it for Lin Hao." No one was at work today, and Shazhu didn't bring a lunch box, so her family just had porridge today.

"By the way, Lin Hao, this is a big fish, and you two can't finish it anyway. Can you give me some? This little boy Banggeng in our family is eating me to death. His appetite is increasing day by day, and I can hardly survive!"

Qin Huairu began to act pitiful and beg for food as usual, but this half-grown child really had a big appetite.

"Shazhu, didn't you bring food back for them?" Lin Hao asked Shazhu.

"He didn't go to work today!" Qin Huairu said.

Sha Zhu was helpless. He knew what Qin Huairu was thinking. Forget it. Just think of it as for her children! He turned around and went back to cook the fish.

"Okay then! But, Sha Zhu and I need to talk about something later, so you can take it back and eat it!" Lin Hao said.

Sha Zhu then said, "When the fish is cooked, bring a bowl to the old lady. I will be responsible for cooking for her this month."

Hey! The social etiquette of this courtyard: "Okay, whatever you want!"

The fish was cooked very quickly. I have to say that Sha Zhu, the chef, is really talented. The fish he cooked was colorful, fragrant and tasty.

Then Sha Zhu brought a bowl of fish to the old lady, while Qin Huairu put the fish meat from the pot into her own rice bowl, with no intention of stopping.

"Sister Qin, if you fill it up again, there won't be any soup left in the pot. With such a big pot, aren't you afraid of hurting the child?" Lin Hao doesn't indulge her.

Qin Huairu was so happy that she thought he was just a fool. She felt so embarrassed that she said quickly:

"I'm just about to find another bowl to serve it in!" As he said this, he found another bowl and filled it with a large bowl for them.

At this time, Sha Zhu came back. Qin Huairu carried his basin and said as she walked home:
"Silly Zhu, I'm going to go back first. I won't disturb you guys anymore. Just chat!"

Lin Hao and Sha Zhu sat down, poured two glasses of wine, and started chatting while eating.

Lin Hao said, "Silly Zhu, I heard that the fish that Uncle San caught were all sold to your kitchen staff!"

"Yes, that's true. What's the matter? You have the same idea?" Sha Zhu asked curiously, thinking that Lin Hao also went fishing and wanted to sell it to the factory.

"Then tell me, do you want fish like the one we have today? If so, how much would you like to pay per pound?"

"Yes! Of course I want it. These fish are big and meaty. However, I can only give you the general market price. Grass carp is 3 yuan and carp is 4 yuan. This is the purchase price of the factory."

"They are all 3 to 6 jin fish, there are almost 1500 jin, do you still want them?"

"There are so many! I dare not make the decision. It might become speculation. I have to go to Deputy Director Li for this matter. He is in charge of logistics and procurement!" said Sha Zhu.

Seeing that they had almost finished eating, Lin Hao said:
"Okay, that's settled. Please talk to Deputy Director Li for me."

"No problem, just talk to him when you get to work." Sha Zhu naturally had no objection to just verbal help, so he took the responsibility.

"That's all for today. I'm leaving now." I can provide my own ingredients, and don't have to cook or wash dishes. It's so comfortable.

"See you!"

(End of this chapter)