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The moment those words were spoken, both Shazhu and Jia Zhangshi erupted in anger, while Qin Huairu's face turned red with embarrassment, secretly resenting the person who had spoken up. "Why drag me into this? It's ridiculous!"
The people in the courtyard began to laugh heartily, their eyes filled with amusement as they looked at Shazhu, Jia Zhangshi, and Qin Huairu.
"Enough! Everyone, shut up!"
Seeing the chaotic scene below, Yi Zhonghai shouted in frustration. At that moment, he found himself missing the table; if only he could bang on it with a teacup to assert his authority. But now, his throat was sore from yelling!
"Shazhu, if you say you didn't act lewdly, then why were you bare-chested in front of Sister Jia?" Yi Zhonghai asked again.
"Uncle, I was bare-chested because someone threw a sack over me on my way home from work. I was beaten up and had bruises all over. I was just about to apply some ointment for my injuries when Sister Jia suddenly kicked the door open!"
"When she came in, she started scolding me. I hadn’t even figured out what was happening when she accused me of being a lecher! I'm really wronged here; who would expect Sister Jia to barge in while I was changing?"
Yi Zhonghai turned to Jia Zhangshi and asked, "Sister Jia, why did you go to Shazhu's house?"
Jia Zhangshi glared at Shazhu. "My son Banggen was sent to the hospital by this good-for-nothing Shazhu! What’s wrong with me going to settle the score?"
At that moment, everyone understood what was happening.
Yi Zhonghai cleared his throat. "Alright, I believe everyone knows what's going on now. This isn't entirely Shazhu's fault, and we can't blame Sister Jia either! Let's just leave it at that!"
"Not a chance! Yi Zhonghai, there’s no way we can let this go!"
Yi Zhonghai wanted to settle things quietly, but Jia Zhangshi refused to agree.
"Sister Jia, why don’t you agree?" Yi Zhonghai's face darkened.
"This fool Shazhu injured my precious grandson! He must pay us fifty yuan—no, one hundred yuan!"
Was Jia Zhangshi out of her mind? She demanded a hundred yuan just like that? Banggen wasn’t even seriously hurt!
"Exactly! I saw Banggen playing with his two sisters today!" Someone chimed in. "Jia Zhangshi is really bold to ask for that!"
"You all are too naive! I bet Shazhu will definitely pay up!"
With those words, the murmurs quieted down. Only a fool would gamble on this; it wasn’t like such situations hadn’t happened before—Shazhu always ended up paying in the end.
"Impossible! I've already paid for Banggen's medical expenses; there's no way I'm giving more money!"
As soon as Shazhu heard the demand for one hundred yuan, he immediately refused. That amount was nearly three months' worth of his wages!
"You think just treating my son Banggen is enough? His suffering is not for nothing!"
"You have to give me a hundred dollars so I can take care of my dear grandson! If my grandson ends up with any lasting effects from your kick, I won't let this go easily!" Jia Zhangshi said emphatically.
Qin Huairu looked at Shazhu with concern. "Shazhu, Banggen was crying about his stomach hurting last night. I'm really worried he might have some lingering issues. My poor Banggen is only thirteen!"
Hearing Qin Huairu's pitiful tone made Shazhu's mind race. Qin Jie is finally willing to talk to me! Of course, it's tough for a woman like her to support a whole family. If something happens to Banggen, it would only make things harder for her.
Well, who told me to be the one who caused this trouble?
"Alright, Qin Jie, I'll cover the hundred dollars. You take it and make sure Banggen gets better!"
Shazhu went home and rummaged through a corner until he found a crumpled stack of money. He carefully counted out a hundred dollars.
"Qin Jie, you take this money," he said as he handed it over. But before he could finish his sentence, Qin Huairu snatched the money from his hands and turned to head home.
Seeing the money taken, Jia Zhangshi followed suit and left as well.
The people in the courtyard looked at Shazhu with expressions that clearly said, "As expected."
"Alright then, since the matter is settled, everyone can go home now," Yi Zhonghai said with a smile as he waved his hand and departed.
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