Chapter 386: Everyone mind their own business; no one should criticize anyone

Jia Zhangshi nodded and said, "That's it."

"Hmph, from now on there will be plenty of people trying to get on our good side."

"But it's best not to mention this to her; she's with Xu Damao."

"Xu Damao doesn't get along with the Great Leader."

Xiao Dang slapped his forehead and said, "Right, how did I forget that?"

"Xu Damao really hates bringing up the Great Leader."

"Last time the Great Leader kicked him out of his house, and he's still holding a grudge."

Jia Zhangshi: "Exactly, so don't bring it up."

"As long as your mom gets on good terms with the Great Leader, later there will be plenty of people wanting to cozy up to us."

"Hurry up and go."

Xiao Dang nodded and walked out.

Arriving at Xu Damao's home, Xu Damao was sitting alone by the table, dazed.

Xiao Dang asked, "Uncle Damao, where's Aunt Haitang?"

Xu Damao warily asked, "What do you want with her?"

Xiao Dang gave Xu Damao a look and said irritably, "The way you talk makes it seem like you don't want me here."

"I also heard you and my Aunt Haitang are willing to join our courtyard."

Just then, Yu Haitang walked out from the inner room.

"Xiao Dang, Damao didn't mean it that way."

"If you have something to say, just say it; both Damao and I are happy to join our courtyard."

"No matter what, we live in the same courtyard, seeing each other every day, right?"

"If we get along well as neighbors, life will be more nourishing, won't it?"

Xiao Dang glared at Xu Damao, then turned to Yu Haitang and smiled, saying, "Eh, Aunt Haitang is the reasonable one."

Xu Damao frowned and asked, "No, Xiao Dang, are you saying I'm not reasonable?"

Xiao Dang: "No, I'm a junior; I wouldn't dare say my elders are wrong."

Xu Damao: "Better not dare; go on, what's the matter?"

"As long as we can do it, we will certainly do it without hesitation."

Xiao Dang: "By the way, why aren't you two going to work today?"

Yu Haitang: "I'm the boss; I don't need to watch everything all the time."

Xiao Dang: "Oh, right. What about Uncle Damao?"

Xu Damao: "I'm about to head out."

"Go ahead and say what you need to."

Xiao Dang: "Then you go first; I'll just talk to Aunt Haitang."

Xu Damao raised his hand, glanced at his wristwatch, and said:

"That's fine; you two chat, I'm running out of time."

After saying that, he rushed out the door.

A little over an hour later.

Xu Damao returned, somewhat dejected.

Yu Haitang asked, "Why did you come back so early?"

Xu Damao let out a long sigh and said, "Forget it; I came back out of spite."

Yu Haitang: "Oh, Old Chen is playing tricks again?"

Xu Damao: "Ah, it's more than just tricks."

"Two people partnered to start a company, and when there's a good project, that bastard doesn't say a word."

"He secretly takes the money and does it on his own."

"Who does that?"

Yu Haitang: "If you ask me, you should split up and you can go solo."

Xu Damao: "I've been thinking about this ever since I came back."

"Eh, what did Xiao Dang want from you today?"

Yu Haitang: "Oh, she said Qin Huairu has something going on and asked me to help look after the three elders."

Xu Damao, unhappy: "Why should we?"

"Her mom has something going on, what about her? And what about Jia Zhangshi?"

"They took money from the three elders, so they should be the ones looking after them; why should we have to?"

Yu Haitang: "No problem, it's just a small effort."

"Besides, I'm also thinking we should try to blend in with them as soon as possible."

"We live in the same courtyard, seeing each other every day; it's not good if relations turn sour."

Xu Damao nodded and said, "That's true."

Suddenly.

Xu Damao broke into a wicked grin.

Yu Haitang frowned and asked, "What are you laughing at?"

Xu Damao: "Although Shazhu and Qin Huairu got their marriage certificate, they're not actually together."

"These past few days Shazhu has been staying at a hotel and hasn't come back."

When I went out today, at our courtyard gate, I saw a man get into a Santana and drive over, picking up Qin Huairu.

I think Qin Huairu might be riding a donkey to find a horse—she's riding Shazhu, this donkey, looking for another white horse.

Yu Haitang looked somewhat surprised and said, "No way? Qin Huairu doesn't seem like that kind of person."

Xu Damao: "No, Haitang, isn't this your first day knowing Qin Huairu?"

Back when we were at the factory, what was she like? Don't you still not get it?

For a bite to eat, flirting and sparring with other men—isn't that just everyday fare?

Yu Haitang: "Yes, but that was in the past, right?"

Now that she has Shazhu, her household isn't lacking food or drink.

Besides, she's this old, and someone who cares so much about reputation shouldn't do such a foolish thing.

You, we still need to fit in with them, so stop talking nonsense.

Xu Damao: "No, how am I talking nonsense?"

That's something I saw with my own eyes.

That man was extremely respectful toward Qin Huairu.

He even personally opened the car door for her.

She looked all pleased with herself.

Afterwards, the two of them sat together in the back seat, sitting very close.

So what do you say their relationship is? Right?

Shazhu, actually he's always been thinking about Teacher Ran.

Those two—no one should say anything about the other; each is looking for their own.

Yu Haitang: "Alright, it's fine to just talk about this at home."

But you must absolutely not let it get out.

If Shazhu hears it, that would be terrible.

Xu Damao: "I know, I'm just nagging you."

As for Shazhu and Qin Huairu's affair, I couldn't be bothered to manage it.

By the way, go buy some vegetables.

Tonight, we two will be the hosts.

Please invite those three elders.

Yu Haitang: "Thinking like that is correct."

I'm telling you, Damao.

We'll still be living here long-term, we need to get along well with the people in the courtyard, integrate with them, and there's nothing bad about that.

About this matter, you really need to learn well from Qin Huairu and Shazhu.

Don't let people keep stabbing you in the back behind your back.

How uncomfortable do you say that is?

Xu Damao said unhappily: "Why should I learn from Shazhu?"

Saying this, he showed a smile and then said, "I'll learn from you."

Yu Haitang, upon hearing that, still felt quite pleased inside.

Xu Damao then said: "We'll spend a few dozen bucks to buy a favor—how great is that, right?"

Yu Haitang nodded and said, "Then let's go."

Xu Damao: "Let's go."

Yu Haitang: "But when the time comes, you need to be a bit careful when speaking to those three elders."

This is a good opportunity for us to integrate with them.

You must absolutely not act impulsively and offend them.

Xu Damao: "Don't worry."

I know they only think Shazhu is good.

Tonight I'll let them see that I'm actually good too.

As long as they don't ostracize me, I'm still willing to integrate with them.

Yu Haitang: "That's right."

Let's go.