Chapter 218: The Enemy

After Yu Haitang left, Xu Damao began to think.

He wanted to devise a way to aggravate Shazhu.

Suddenly.

He slapped his forehead and thought to himself:

"The enemy of my enemy is a friend."

"All these years Bang Geng has ignored Shazhu, which shows Bang Geng has long regarded Shazhu as an enemy."

"If I can win over Bang Geng, have him stand with me and fight Shazhu…"

Thinking that, he couldn't help but smile smugly.

"Hmph, Shazhu, your skills have become impressive now."

"But now I have Bang Geng on my side, I just don't believe it; even with Bang Geng I still can't defeat you."

As for Yu Haitang.

Stepping out of Xudamingjia, Shazhu was standing to one side watching her, grinning foolishly.

Shazhu had been there for a while; seeing Xudamingjia tightly shut, he didn't know what to do at first.

After hesitating a moment, he finally called out to Yu Haitang.

"Anything, Shazhu?"

Walking to Shazhu's side, Yu Haitang asked.

"Um, Haitang, I'd like to invite you to have a drink at the tavern."

"Oh, okay, then wait a moment; I'll talk to Xu Damao."

After saying that, Yu Haitang walked toward Xudamingjia.

Watching her hurried back, Shazhu couldn't help raising his hands and waving; he was too excited.

Returning to Xudamingjia, Yu Haitang picked up her bag and said:

"Xu Damao, I'm going back."

Xu Damao frowned and asked:

"You really want to go to the tavern with Shazhu for a drink?"

Yu Haitang laughed, "You heard all that?"

Xu Damao nodded, "Could I not go?"

Yu Haitang: "That's not ideal; I already promised Shazhu."

"Don't worry, I'll just have a few drinks, I won't get drunk."

"After drinking, I'll go home."

Xu Damao: "Then later, I want to discuss something with you."

Yu Haitang: "What is it?"

Xu Damao stood up, went over to close the door, then returned to Yu Haitang's side and whispered:

"I have an idea; right now Bang Geng hates Shazhu, doesn't he?"

"I want to cultivate Bang Geng into someone who stands completely opposite to Shazhu."

"What do you think?"

Yu Haitang thought for a moment and said, "That seems unrelated to me, right?"

Xu Damao pretended to be angry, "Look at the way you talk."

"I consider you someone I might spend my life with, so I'm discussing this with you."

"But your answer really disappoints me."

Yu Haitang: "Thank you for seeing me in such a light."

"I think since you've thought of it, just go ahead and do it."

"Besides, Shazhu has nothing to do with me either."

Xu Damao: "That's fine."

Yu Haitang asked curiously, "How do you plan to cultivate him?"

Xu Damao: "Just give a few small favors; Bang Geng, like Qin Huairu, can be bought with a little kindness. Ah, taking advantage, people are poor and short‑of‑breath. This Bang Geng has been back for over a month after cutting in line, still hasn't found a job."

Yu Haitang: "You mean you want to find a job for Bang Geng?"

"That doesn't seem easy, does it?"

Xu Damao: "Haitang, you're underestimating me."

"Finding someone a job is very easy for me."

"With my connection to the Boss of our cinema, that's a piece of cake."

Yu Haitang: "But what if Bang Geng doesn't side with you?"

Xu Damao: "Don't worry, I have a backup."

"If he doesn't obey, I can make him scram in a minute."

"I'm thinking, first have him work as a temp, checking tickets."

"As long as he follows me, I'll teach him how to screen movies."

"With my unrivaled projection technique, as long as he follows me, I guarantee he'll enjoy a prosperous future."

Yu Haitang: "Fine, then make the decision yourself."

"I'll go first."

After saying that, without waiting for Xu Damao's reply, she walked toward the door.

Xu Damao clenched his teeth in anger.

This is really disrespectful to him.

He was still thinking of buying some time, hoping that Yu Haitang wouldn't go drink with Shazhu at the small bar.

Outside Xu Damao's house.

Shazhu anxiously paced back and forth.

After Yu Haitang went in, Xu Damao even closed the door.

Fortunately, Yu Haitang came out shortly after.

Shazhu hurried over and asked:

"Why did you take so long? Isn't it because Xu Damao wouldn't let you out?"

"Tell me, if he gives you trouble, let me know—I'll beat him up, or I'm not Shazhu."

Yu Haitang smiled: "No, he didn't give me any trouble."

"Let's go."

Shazhu nodded and walked with Yu Haitang toward Zhongyuan.

As they walked, he asked:

"Haitang, how many inches is the TV at Xu Damao's house?"

Yu Haitang: "Nine inches. What's up?"

Shazhu grinned and said: "Nothing much, I plan to buy a twelve‑village one tomorrow."

Yu Haitang: "Really?"

Shazhu: "Of course it's true; can I still lie to you about this?"

Yu Haitang: "But I heard your wages have been collected by Qin Huairu for several months now."

Shazhu: "Oh, I lent that to her; she has to pay it back."

Yu Haitang: "In that case, do you still have money to buy a TV?"

Shazhu: "You're looking down on me, aren't you?"

"I'm telling you, Xu Damao isn't necessarily richer than me."

"I just don't show off like he does."

Yu Haitang: "That's not bad."

Shazhu: "That's right, and I even have more houses than he does."

Shazhu had already made up his mind: he definitely could not lose to Xu Damao.

He couldn't lose to anyone, especially not to Xu Damao.

He planned to borrow money from Ma Hua tomorrow and buy a TV bigger than Xu Damao's.

Maybe if Yu Haitang saw it, she'd consider him first.

Yu Haitang is younger than Qin Huairu.

Although Xiao Dang is even younger, Xiao Dang is of a different generation from him.

Moreover, getting past Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi might be difficult.

Upon reaching Zhongyuan, Shazhu glanced and saw Qin Huairu sitting at her doorstep.

Shazhu couldn't help but frown and instinctively stopped.

Just then, Xiao Dang came out and let out a loud cough.

Originally Shazhu could have ignored Qin Huairu, but Xiao Dang also saw him.

He was now thinking that Qin Huairu was unlikely to marry him, so if that's the case, he'd marry Xiao Dang instead.

So, toward Xiao Dang, he suddenly felt a bit wary.

Yu Haitang asked: "What's wrong, Shazhu? Why aren't you going?"

Shazhu let out a soft breath and said: "Um, Haitang, I suddenly remembered I have some things to handle; I won't go today, maybe another day, okay?"

Yu Haitang glanced at Qin Huairu, then turned her gaze to Shazhu and said:

"Shazhu, that's all you're capable of—I really look down on you!"

Upon hearing that, Shazhu's brows furrowed tightly.

He felt bitter inside.

If he went with Yu Haitang this time, Qin Huairu guaranteed she wouldn't give him a pleasant look for ten days or so.

Just as he was about to speak, Yu Haitang had already stepped toward the front courtyard.

Watching Yu Haitang's retreating back, Shazhu let out a long sigh and walked toward his own home.