newbobooks Chapter 434: Stop slandering me here!
Chapter 434: Stop slandering me here!
Meanwhile, Xu Damao fell asleep in bed after a short while, snoring loudly. His wife was woken up by the noise and pushed him in dissatisfaction: "You just hang out outside all day, and you haven't achieved anything, and you come back drunk." Xu Damao grumbled a few words, turned over and continued to sleep, completely ignoring his wife's complaints.
The next morning, Yan Jiefang went to work listlessly. At the factory, he made several small mistakes due to lack of concentration and was severely criticized by his team leader. This made him extremely depressed and he felt that his life was a mess. After finally getting off work, he didn't want to go home and face his family immediately, so he wandered around the street.
While walking around, he met an old classmate whom he hadn't seen for a long time. Seeing that he looked unhappy, the old classmate took him to a roadside stall to sit down and ordered two bottles of wine and some snacks. After a few drinks, Yan Jiefang couldn't help pouring out all his troubles to his old classmate. The old classmate listened quietly, and when he finished speaking, he said earnestly: "Jiefang, you can't go on like this. Although your family members sometimes say unpleasant things, it's for your own good. You have to cheer up, set a goal for yourself, work hard to achieve it, and let them see your changes. As for those unreliable friends, cut them off if you can, and don't let them affect you."
Yan Jiefang listened to his old classmate's words and gradually felt touched. He realized that he could not continue to complain about himself and that it was time to make some changes. On the other hand, Xu Damao got up to go to work in the factory amid his wife's nagging, but he did not reflect on his life at all. He continued to do his own thing and continued to dream of getting rich, without realizing that his behavior had made people around him increasingly disappointed.
When Sha Zhu was chatting with some neighbors in the yard, he heard that Xu Damao had bought a small courtyard house somewhere else. His eyes suddenly widened, his face full of disbelief, and he blurted out: "Xu Damao? Can he earn enough money to buy a courtyard house? I wonder where he stole the money from!"
Xu Damao happened to be passing by and heard this. He was so angry that his face instantly turned red. He rushed over and pointed at Sha Zhu and shouted, "Sha Zhu, stop spitting bloody words here! You are jealous of me and can't stand seeing me doing well!"
Sha Zhu crossed his arms and sneered, "I'm jealous of you? Don't you see what kind of person you are? You always love to take advantage of others and play tricks. Now that you have the money to buy a courtyard house, how can you not arouse suspicion?"
Xu Damao was furious and said, "I'm telling you, I made this money honestly from my business. Don't slander me here, or I'll sue you for defamation!"
Sha Zhu curled his lips with disdain: "Oh, you are the only one who still does business? What kind of business can you do? Don't do it by cheating or deceiving others!"
The two of them kept arguing, neither of them giving in. The noises were getting louder and louder, attracting the attention of other neighbors in the yard. Everyone stepped forward to persuade them to stop. Someone pulled Sha Zhu and said, "Zhu Zi, don't say anything without evidence." Someone else advised Xu Damao, "Da Mao, don't get too excited. Zhu Zi just talks too fast. Don't take it to heart."
But at this time, Sha Zhu and Xu Damao were both angry, and neither of them would listen to the advice. Xu Damao glared at Sha Zhu fiercely, and said, "Just wait, this matter is not over yet!" Then he left angrily. Sha Zhu also snorted, turned around and went back to the house, still muttering, "Let's see what he can do to me, am I afraid of him?"
After this quarrel, the conflict between the two further intensified, and the atmosphere in the yard became more tense. Everyone was discussing privately, wondering what trouble the two would cause next.
Since the last quarrel, the atmosphere between Sha Zhu and Xu Damao has become increasingly tense. Xu Damao is holding back his anger and always wants to find a chance to retaliate against Sha Zhu and make him pay for his words.
As for Sha Zhu, although he still spoke tough, he was a little worried in his heart. After all, he was really impulsive at the time, and he said that Xu Damao's money came from unknown sources without any evidence.
One day, when Sha Zhu was working in the factory, he was suddenly called to the office by his boss. The boss said to him seriously, "Sha Zhu, someone reported you for making rumors and causing trouble outside. This has a very bad impact and is a violation of factory regulations. You should know that our factory has always emphasized unity and friendship. How can you do this?"
When Sha Zhu heard this, he knew that Xu Damao was behind it. He secretly complained in his heart, but still defended himself, "Leader, I just said it casually, I didn't mean any harm." The leader frowned and said, "Whether you mean any harm or not, you have to pay attention to your words and deeds. This time I will give you a warning, but if you do it again, it won't be so simple."
Sha Zhu came out of the leader's office dejectedly, and his resentment towards Xu Damao deepened. When he returned to the yard, he saw Xu Damao standing at the door chatting with someone, and deliberately said loudly: "Some people will do dirty tricks behind your back. Come to me in person if you have the guts!"
When Xu Damao heard this, he knew that Sha Zhu was talking about him. He sneered and said, "Sha Zhu, you asked for this. Who told you to talk nonsense?" The two almost started arguing again, but fortunately they were pulled apart in time by the neighbors around them.
After this incident, Sha Zhu began to reflect on his behavior and felt that he should not be so impulsive and speak without evidence. Although Xu Damao was relieved, his behavior also alienated the neighbors in the yard from him. Everyone thought that he was too petty and would take revenge for a small matter.
That day, Xu Damao stood in the yard with a beaming face, shouting at the top of his voice: "Dear neighbors, I bought a new courtyard house a few days ago, and it is decorated very exquisitely. Today I invite everyone to come and have a look. Don't be polite, just think of it as coming to my place to join in the fun."
When the people in the yard heard this, they immediately became interested. Although they had various minor frictions with Xu Damao on weekdays, this idea of visiting the courtyard was still quite new, so they responded one after another.
The first aunt, the third aunt, and Yan Bugui and a few others followed first, talking in low voices along the way, wondering what Xu Damao's courtyard house looked like.
When they arrived at the place, they were attracted by the scene in front of them as soon as they entered the courtyard. The ground in the courtyard was paved flat, and there was a small flower bed in the middle, with some seasonal flowers and plants, which were blooming brightly. The houses around them also looked neat, and the doors and windows were wiped clean, exuding a bright atmosphere.
Xu Damao proudly led the way in front, introducing things as he walked.