sbdcsierra Chapter 116 Fear
Chapter 116 Fear
"Let's still believe that human nature is inherently good, even if it's originally an antonym."
After thinking for a long time, Jia Dongjin still couldn't come up with anything. He hadn't known He Yuzhu for long, but they had been in contact quite a bit. From any perspective, apart from being a bit silly, he couldn't see anything suspicious.
The only certainty is that Qin Huairu delayed her marriage to He Yuzhu until she could no longer delay, a delay that lasted for ten years.
Based on this alone, He Yuzhu should be unaware of the situation; he's a complete fool.
"Daydreaming is useless. You need to be strong yourself. As long as you are strong, all problems will cease to be problems. Huai Ru, I will lead you out of this quagmire. Anyone who dares to hurt you will face certain death. I promise."
Looking at the sleeping woman, Jia Dongjin turned his head and kissed her affectionately before closing his eyes and drifting off to sleep.
Life is a marathon. Temporary strength doesn't prove anything; only those who persevere to the end are the ultimate victors.
After Jia Dong fell asleep, Qin Huairu opened her eyes and leaned forward to kiss the man, her eyes full of love.
During the fierce battle, she could see everything clearly from the hanging flower gate. The man's deep hatred for Yi Zhonghai chilled Qin Huairu to the bone.
Therefore, she has been sleeping lightly for the past few days. The man's secret kiss just now, with its intense affection, filled her heart with boundless joy.
At the same time, Qin Huairu felt a deep sorrow. She knew clearly from the moment she married Jia Dongxu that Yi Zhonghai coveted her body.
She was beautiful and had seen many men covet her since she was a child, but no one had ever been as naked as Yi Zhonghai, which made her heart flutter.
The other party was her husband's mentor, and the entire family's livelihood was in his hands. She felt both ashamed and angry, but dared not utter a single word.
Now that she is no longer his apprentice and has remarried to Jia Dongjin, the situation is completely different from before.
In other words, she had no further connection with Yi Zhonghai, but he was still unwilling to give up. Last time, he deliberately made things difficult for the Jia family when they were fighting over the house, and this time he took their side again, which is clear evidence that he was still unwilling to give up.
"The other side will definitely have more to do. They will not give up just because of this setback. We need to carefully consider which direction they will take. Will they use force, engage in speculation and profiteering, or set a trap for Dongjin at the steel mill?"
The night gave Qin Huairu black eyes, but she used them to seek the light.
Besides economic and marital life, another important factor for marital harmony is that the two people are on the same page and cooperate to face external challenges together.
This is what the saying "a couple who have gone through thick and thin together" means.
Jia Dongjin and Qin Huairu live in courtyard house number 95. Through their careful cultivation and under the pressure from their rivals in the courtyard, their hearts gradually grow closer.
Thinking that the man originally wanted to marry the more beautiful Zhang Qin, all this nonsense was actually none of his business. As long as he didn't marry her, the man could be as happy as a flower. But now, because of her, he was stuck in a quagmire. Qin Huairu felt extremely guilty and instead developed endless love for the man.
The woman kissed the man again, murmuring in her heart, "Dongjin, you have no idea how much I love you. I not only want to give you a bunch of sons, but I'm also willing to do anything for you, anything at all."
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Jia Dongjin started working hard to advance his career, but the hospital ward was filled with gloom and despair.
Liu Haizhong and his two apprentices looked at each other speechlessly. They hadn't even won against so many people, but had been beaten to a pulp by a young man. They would be too embarrassed to greet people when they went out in the future. Not only would they have to pay for the medical expenses, but they would also have to compensate Jia Dongjin 200 yuan.
"Master, we were careless this time and failed to dodge! We should call a few more junior brothers to give this kid a good beating."
The rather simple-minded apprentice, named Ma Qiang, couldn't help but suggest that since they had suffered such a humiliating defeat, they should certainly seek revenge and get their revenge.
"Forget it, let's not hold grudges. We were in the wrong this time. Remember to drink less before fighting in the future, so you don't get taken advantage of."
"Master is right. Drinking leads to trouble. There's no need to stoop to the level of street thugs. My dad also criticized us, saying we were wrong and deserved to be beaten. Let's let it go this time. But if this kid dares to cause trouble, we won't let him off the hook. We'll get all the brothers together and beat him to a pulp."
Seeing that Ma Qiang was still grumbling and unconvinced, another apprentice glanced at his junior brother and agreed with Liu Haizhong's opinion.
"That's right. They're afraid of us too. They even pleaded with the police to spare your rank, while I only got demoted one level. That's what they mean by leaving yourself an out, so you can meet again in the future."
As the mentor, Liu Haizhong was very magnanimous. He spoke with righteous indignation and decided to let Jia Dongjin off the hook.
However, when he avoided his apprentice's gaze, the ferocity in his eyes turned into fear and dread.
If Liu Haizhong was still confused when the incident occurred, he understood what had happened after thinking about it carefully.
Liu Haizhong is ruthless and simple-minded, but he is not stupid. A stupid person could not possibly pass the seventh-level worker exam.
If you lack emotional intelligence, you can make up for it with IQ; Liu Bangchui is a typical example of this.
Actually, being envious of the Jia family was only one aspect of his actions. He had long wanted to teach Jia Dongjin a lesson. The other party had a high income and was young, yet he didn't respect the steward. He had been thinking about how to deal with him and make sure Jia Dongjin was completely obedient.
Otherwise, if other people in the courtyard follow his example, he will have no way to manage the courtyard.
Therefore, provoked by Liu Guangqi's marriage proposal, Liu Haizhong easily provoked a fight, with the aim of subduing him.
Of the eight people, at least five were strong and healthy, yet they were brutally beaten by one person. If they still doubted or underestimated their opponent's strength, it would be like insulting themselves, akin to empty talk and wishful thinking, which is both laughable and pathetic.
Liu Haizhong hadn't watched any of those ridiculous dramas, but he still understood this simple principle.
Thinking about how he and Jia Dongjin lived in the same courtyard house and had already developed a grudge, Liu Haizhong was filled with fear and dared not provoke his opponent again.
He even had an idea to open a separate door in the backyard, so that Jia Dongjin wouldn't be in a bad mood one day and pick a fight to beat him up in the backyard.
Liu Hai knew in his heart that the punishment this time was not serious. Considering that he had voluntarily compensated 200 yuan, Jia Dongjin did not take advantage of the situation and instead showed leniency, at least letting Liu Guangqi off the hook.
Otherwise, if Jia Dongjin takes Qin Jingru to the school to report the situation, Liu Guangqi will be in trouble while studying at the vocational school. He may not be expelled, but at least his job placement after graduation will be affected, and his future career advancement will be hindered.
If Liu Haizhong is as reckless as He Yuzhu, Jia Dongjin will definitely break off all ties completely. With his ability to frame people, Liu Guangqi will fall from grace, and the Liu family will suffer a heavy blow, which is an unbearable burden for Liu Haizhong.
What bothered him even more was that the matter was not completely over. As long as the Jia family wanted, they could have Qin Jingru file a lawsuit at any time. This was like a time bomb that could shatter Liu Guangqi's progress at any moment.
Therefore, Liu Haizhong, the most ruthless member of the courtyard, was different from Yi Zhonghai and Yan Fugui. Out of fear, he chose to back down and admit defeat, even feeling that losing 200 yuan was not a loss.
At this moment, he understood Jia Dongjin's cunning even more. He had pretended to be weak when they were fighting for the house, fooling the Yan family. But once forced to take action, he was incredibly powerful, defeating his own family, who were strong and well-equipped, to a pulp. Even the outstanding fighter Ma Qiang was knocked down with a single punch. How could anyone provoke such a person? It was like "an old man hanging himself - tired of living."
Jia Dongjin is also a cadre. Since he can't compete with him in either civil or military affairs, what's the point of fighting? It's better to admit defeat as soon as possible.
According to his wife, Jia Dongjin was a vicious and ruthless man who almost beat Yi Zhonghai to death in front of everyone in the courtyard. Gao Cuilan knelt on the ground and begged, but it was no use. Liu Haizhong was terrified. He thought to himself that he had been blinded by greed and had gone to provoke this evil star.
Many people are like wolves and tigers when facing the weak, but as docile as kittens when encountering the strong.
They are incredibly brave when there is no danger, but when faced with real danger, they are often so scared that they wet their pants.
In some places, human nature is just like that, and Liu Haizhong is no exception.
Qin Huairu never imagined that, out of fear, she had been pestering Jia Dongjin to have a son, but unexpectedly, Liu Haizhong, whom she feared, was even more afraid of Jia Dongjin and chose to give in and coexist peacefully.
From Jia Dongjin's perspective, he is no longer afraid of Liu Haizhong's family. Objectively speaking, Liu Guangqi and Liu Guangtian are so scared that they shrink back and are afraid to fight. The men in the family are too weak. They are so tall, but their performance is not as good as that of the second aunt, a woman.
Second Aunt was really good; at least she bravely charged forward with a rolling pin in hand and even made Jia Dongjin bleed.
Although the police gave Jia Dongjin a lot of sympathy, the second aunt's performance was quite commendable.
From then on, all three stewards of the courtyard house stepped down, having been ousted by Jia Dongjin. Courtyard No. 95 was now without any stewards.
As fate would have it, in the next ward to Liu Haizhong, He Yuzhu and Yi Zhonghai, the other two unfortunate victims of the incident, also remained silent, exchanging glances.
Because he had broken three ribs, Yi Zhonghai was wrapped up like a mummy, lying blankly on his hospital bed.
Getting dentures is expensive and troublesome. He was beaten up twice by Jia Dongjin. Last time, he lost four front teeth, and this time he lost two more, making it very inconvenient for him to eat.
The sun shone brightly outside the window, and the ward was bright and cheerful, but Yi Zhonghai's heart was filled with melancholy.
"Why did it come to this? Why?"
The opponent lacked martial ethics and respect for the elderly. He seized the opportunity to attack directly, and his actions were brutal and ruthless. Moreover, he was even better at exaggerating the situation and throwing accusations at people. Even the factory director Yang, whom the deaf old lady had invited, couldn't escape his wrath.
Despite Yi Zhonghai's attempt to be discreet, he still suffered another beating for nothing.
The physical pain was nothing to worry about; as a real man, Yi Zhonghai could endure it. What frustrated him was that his dignity and integrity had been shattered.
He doesn't even dare to think about how the people in the courtyard will view him after he is discharged from the hospital and returns to the courtyard. How will they view the once-imposing old man? Will they laugh at him or pity him?
Yi Zhonghai never expected that he would be greeted neither with ridicule nor sympathy, but with his dough being torn to shreds in public by an unexpected person.