Chapter 64: Obviously I hate you to the bone, yet I have no choice but to try to please you

Shazhu has a foul temper, is used to acting high‑handed and bullying, often swears and even resorts to violence.

Nobody likes him much.

One could say that in this area, the Jia Zhangshi family has the worst reputation, and he comes second.

So, seeing him sitting on the ground, occasionally sucking in a breath of cold air, looking miserable, everyone gloated.

Shazhu now feels terrible and especially regrets it.

Originally, because he hit Xu Damao in front of Deputy Factory Director Li, Security Section Chief Wang wanted to lock him up.

However, the Deaf Old Lady went to plead with Xu Damao and even threatened him.

Helpless, Xu Damao withdrew the lawsuit.

In the end, Shazhu paid Xu Damao ten yuan, and the matter was considered settled.

If he had known it would be this embarrassing, Shazhu would rather have been locked up.

And upon hearing Liang Ladi shout "Help!", Shazhu involuntarily furrowed his brows.

He wouldn't be asking for compensation again, would he?

He is now very sensitive about paying compensation.

He has already paid Xu Damao the last ten yuan.

He still hasn't settled the four hundred yuan he owes Deputy Factory Director Li.

He must raise the money by tomorrow.

Just thinking about it gives him a headache.

If it were the past, he wouldn't worry at all.

Yi Zhonghai would back him up.

But now it's different.

Lin Shengli arrived, and Yi Zhonghai's attitude toward him changed.

Plus, he didn't cook for Yi Zhonghai last night, so Yi Zhonghai still gave him a cold stare today.

He sighed, lowered his head, buried his face between his legs, and silently licked the bloody wound.

Meanwhile.

Hearing Liang Ladi's cries, Zheng Juan rushed over immediately, her face full of concern, and asked:

"Master, Master, how are you? Where does it hurt?"

Liang Ladi winked at Zheng Juan, then at Lin Shengli.

Zheng Juan's brows furrowed slightly as she glanced at Lin Shengli.

At that moment.

Yi Zhonghai and Eldest Aunt, among others, walked over.

Lin Shengli pulled Zheng Juan aside and whispered:

"Juan'er, your master is fine, don't worry."

Zheng Juan: "But my master looks like she's in great pain."

Lin Shengli's mouth twitched slightly as he leaned close to Zheng Juan's ear and began to speak softly.

Zheng Juan felt an itch in her ear, and her heart suddenly raced.

After hearing it, she involuntarily broke into a sweet smile.

Liang Ladi's family is very poor, while Shazhu is relatively well‑off in the courtyard.

If this could bring Liang Ladi some benefit, it would also count as a good deed by Shazhu.

Who made Shazhu strike first?!

"Ladi, where are you hurt?"

Liang Ladi was still wailing as Eldest Aunt and Third Aunt helped her up and asked:

"Oh dear, Eldest Aunt, Third Aunt, everything hurts, my whole body aches—I need to go to the hospital for a check‑up."

"But I have no medical expenses, oh dear, and also nutrition fees… I'm a patient now, I must keep up my nutrition."

"Oh dear, I can't go to work either; taking too much leave will dock my pay—what about the lost‑wage compensation?"

"What will my child eat? Good heavens, oh dear, why is my life so miserable?"

"Old lady, Eldest Uncle, Eldest Aunt, Third Aunt, Second Uncle have also come—oh dear, you must decide for me."

Liang Ladi's acting is a bit exaggerated.

However, most people chose to believe her.

This is also thanks to her usual conduct.

Thus.

Soon the scene became agitated.

"We must make Shazhu pay."

"Shazhu went too far, beating a woman and a child, he should pay compensation."

"What a fine woman Master Liang is, yet Shazhu just said he'd hit her and did."

"Make Shazhu pay!"

"Yes, make him pay—let's all shout for Shazhu to pay!"

"Shazhu pay!"

"Shazhu pay!"

A uniform, synchronized shout.

Shazhu instantly turned deathly pale from fright.

Now only "paying compensation" makes him feel afraid.

Deaf Old Lady stood behind the crowd, furrowed her brows, turned her head to glance at Shazhu, shook her head, and let out a soft sigh.

Shazhu, you have provoked public anger this time.

Even though everyone usually gives me some face, I dare not openly favor you.

You, you're clueless! So clueless!

Qin Huairu walked up to Shazhu and asked, feigning concern:

"Shazhu, how do you feel now?"

"Is there anywhere you feel uncomfortable?"

Upon hearing that, Shazhu instantly felt revived.

The goddess cares for him.

Only to see him jump up, grinning foolishly as he said:

"Who am I, Shazhu?"

"I just took a fall; what could happen?"

"It's fine, really fine."

Lin Shengli walked over and asked:

"Are you sure you're okay?"

Shazhu stared blankly, then shook his head.

Qin Huairu struggled to squeeze out what she thought was her best smile, threw a flirtatious glance at Lin Shengli, and said:

"Shengli, Shazhu is thick-skinned and tough; he's definitely fine."

"Don't take it to heart."

"Both Shazhu and I know this is also a righteous act."

"Seeing injustice, we draw our swords to help."

Saying this, seeing Shazhu stare at her with a dissatisfied look, she hurriedly pinched him secretly.

"Ah!"

Shazhu instinctively cried out, then put on a beaming smile for Lin Shengli and said:

"Shengli, what Qin Jie said is right; everything Qin Jie said is right."

"Don't pressure yourself, I'm really fine."

Sure enough, he's a sycophant!

Really fucking disgusting!

Although he hates me to the bone, he has to curry favor with me because of Qin Huairu.

And pressure?

I'm teaching you a lesson, and I have no pressure at all.

Although he despises Shazhu, Lin Shengli still puts on a smile:

"As long as you're fine, that's good."

Saying that, he jerked his chin toward the crowd.

Shazhu's face darkened again.

At this moment.

The crowd still gathered together, shouting in unison, "Shazhu must pay compensation!"

Yi Zhonghai stood silently to the side.

Liu Haizhong rolled his eyes, raised his hands to signal everyone to be quiet while shouting:

"Quiet, everyone quiet down a bit."

He thought this was his chance to show his face.

After everyone had quieted down, he coughed, cleared his throat, and spoke loudly:

"I am ashamed that our courtyard has produced someone like Shazhu!"

Upon hearing that, Shazhu flew into a rage and rushed to confront Liu Haizhong.

Qin Huairu hurriedly grabbed him and whispered:

"First listen to what Second Elder has to say next."

Liu Haizhong then said:

"This, this matter, I have already inquired clearly."

"This Shazhu, I, I wish I could give him a slap right now."

"Shengli, good, you've taught him a lesson for me."

"He, he first hit Damao, then pushed Master Liang, causing Master Liang's injury."

"The medical, nutritional, and lost-work expenses must be paid by him."

Liu Haizhong had already seen that.

The crowd was wholly in support of Liang Ladi.

Then he must also support Liang Ladi.

He is eager to rise to the position of Eldest Uncle of the Siheyuan.

If not now to win people's hearts, when then?

While winning people's hearts, he can also gain fame—why not?

And after patiently listening to Liu Haizhong's words, Shazhu exploded.