My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 191: He Daqing's Treat

After leaving the steel mill, the elderly woman and the deaf old lady went directly to the police station.

At the police station, they met Yi Zhonghai, who looked haggard.

An elderly woman, feeling distressed, quickly stepped forward and asked, "Old Yi, what did the police say about your case?"

Yi Zhonghai lowered his head, his voice somewhat somber: "I don't know either. They just asked me about what happened back then, and I told them the truth."

Seeing Yi Zhonghai's dejected appearance, the deaf old lady standing nearby said, "Alright, don't be so discouraged. I've already asked Director Yang to mediate your matter. If there's really no other way, I'll use some other methods."

Upon hearing what the deaf old lady said, Yi Zhonghai's eyes lit up.

The reason he took such good care of the deaf old lady was because he knew that behind her were relationships and influences that ordinary people could not imagine.

At this moment, Yi Zhonghai suddenly remembered something and said, "Grandma, be careful of that Zhang Lei."

The deaf old woman asked in confusion, "Zhang Lei?"

Yi Zhonghai nodded: "Yes, it's him. I estimate he's 90% behind the exposure of my affairs."

Hearing this, the deaf old woman's eyes turned fierce: "It seems I really underestimated him. The little bastard has turned into a wolf cub."

However, the deaf old woman thought for a moment and then said, "We'll deal with him after you get out. Let's get your business settled first, otherwise, saying anything more will be in vain."

Yi Zhonghai nodded and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, ma'am."

The deaf old woman glanced at Yi Zhonghai and said, "Alright, consider this a lesson for you, so you'll remember it. When you do something, either go all the way or don't do it at all. You did things ambiguously, leaving yourself vulnerable, which is why you're in this situation now."

After the deaf old lady finished talking with Yi Zhonghai, an older woman looked at Yi Zhonghai with red eyes and said, "Old Yi, I'll go home and get you some bedding. Take good care of yourself in here."

Yi Zhonghai nodded and said, "Okay! Alright, stop crying. Oh, and remember to ask the factory for half a month's leave for me."

The woman nodded, her voice choked with emotion, and said, "I understand."

Soon, the deaf old lady and the middle-aged woman came out of the police station and silently returned to the courtyard house.

As she entered the courtyard house, the elderly woman felt a pang of heartache upon seeing the way everyone looked at her.

Before Yi Zhonghai committed any crimes, people treated him with the utmost respect, addressing him as "Grandpa" or "Grandma" whenever they met him.

But now, everyone's eyes are filled with contempt, schadenfreude, and even undisguised disgust.

The older woman knew very well that if it weren't for the deaf old lady beside her, these people's spittle would probably have landed on her face.

Soon, it was evening.

Zhang Lei was about to rest when he suddenly saw He Yushui walking towards his house.

He asked, somewhat puzzled, "Rain, what brings you here?"

Upon seeing Zhang Lei, He Yushui quickly said, "Brother Zhang Lei, my dad said he wants you to come to my house tonight for dinner."

Hearing He Yushui's words, Zhang Lei raised an eyebrow and asked, "Who are they?"

He Yushui thought for a moment and said, "Yes, several elders in the courtyard, as well as the steward, are all here."

Zhang Lei thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, I understand. I'll be there in a bit. You can go home now."

Soon, evening arrived.

When Zhang Lei arrived at the He family's house, he found that everyone there was quite present: his second uncle, third uncle, several elders from the courtyard, and even Jia Zhangshi were there.

Zhang Lei felt a little strange, but then he thought that since He Daqing was the one treating, it was his freedom to invite whomever he wanted, so he didn't think much of it.

He walked over and greeted the elders in the courtyard one by one.

When He Daqing saw Zhang Lei arrive, he quickly and warmly said, "Come, come, Zhang Lei, come sit here."

Zhang Lei had just sat down when he suddenly heard a familiar voice.

He looked up and saw Xu Damao.

Xu Damao, carrying two bottles of wine, said with a big smile, "Uncle He, thank you for inviting me to dinner. These two bottles of wine are just a small token of my appreciation."

Zhang Lei looked at the two bottles of wine, then at Xu Damao's eager manner, and couldn't help but laugh.

Xu Damao really does go wherever there's excitement.

Hearing Xu Damao's words, He Daqing laughed and said, "Damao, you just said you were coming, why are you bringing things? Didn't I say it's my treat, I'll carry everything?"

Xu Damao also said with a smile, "Uncle He, you are still an elder. It would be very impolite of me to come to your house for dinner and not bring anything."

Listening to their conversation, Zhang Lei sensed something was amiss.

Although He Daqing had a lot of smiles on his face and seemed very enthusiastic, Zhang Lei noticed that He Yushui was actually gritting her teeth and her eyes were full of hostility when she looked at Xu Damao.

Zhang Lei's heart skipped a beat. It seemed that tonight's dinner might not be so simple.

At this moment, Zhang Lei suddenly remembered what he had talked about with Sha Zhu at the hospital.

Sha Zhu suspected that Xu Damao was behind his current predicament.

Upon realizing this, Zhang Lei immediately understood.

He Daqing wasn't genuinely inviting Xu Damao to dinner; he was clearly setting a trap for him.

It seems that Xu Damao is in grave danger at tonight's dinner.

He Daqing seemed to realize that Zhang Lei had noticed his intentions, so he approached Zhang Lei discreetly and said in a low voice, "Zhang Lei, you and Da Mao are both young people, you have a lot to talk about, you should have a good drink with Da Mao today."

Hearing He Daqing's words, Zhang Lei understood, but smiled calmly and replied, "Don't worry, Uncle He, I know Da Mao's drinking capacity. I'll definitely keep him company."

Hearing Zhang Lei's words, He Daqing smiled and nodded with satisfaction: "Alright, since you're here today, let me let you try my cooking."

Soon, one exquisite dish after another was served, with braised pork and stewed ribs emitting a wonderful aroma. Everyone's mouths watered as they looked at the food on the table.

Jia Zhangshi, who was standing to the side, couldn't contain herself any longer and almost reached out to grab the vegetables with her bare hands.

Seeing Jia Zhangshi's appearance, Liu Haizhong was immediately enraged and scolded, "Jia Zhangshi, are you a reincarnated starving ghost? Don't you know how to use chopsticks?"

Hearing Liu Haizhong's reprimand, Jia Zhangshi didn't back down and angrily retorted, "Liu Fatty, you fatso, what business is it of yours how I eat?"

Yan Fugui, trying to smooth things over, said, "Alright, alright, Lao Liu, why are you arguing with her? Yeah, let her eat however she wants."

At this point, someone couldn't stand it anymore and said, "That won't do. If she uses her hands, how are we supposed to eat?"

Hearing everyone's complaints, Madam Jia Zhang felt a little guilty and muttered, "Use chopsticks, do you think I don't know how to use chopsticks? Do you all need to tell me how to use chopsticks? You're all meddling in other people's business."

He Daqing remained silent, observing the farce unfolding on the table with a cold eye. Zhang Lei, on the other hand, was filled with doubt. He couldn't understand why He Daqing insisted on inviting Jia Zhangshi and putting on this whole show.