Chapter 15: Shazhu Soaks in the Latrine

The scene suddenly fell into a deathly silence.

In the next moment, fire was practically spitting from Second Uncle's eyes; so it really was this little bastard who had plotted against him—this was truly turning the world upside down!

Shazhu was panicked to the extreme at this moment, even breaking free from Zhao Gangzi's grip.

Just as he was preparing to run outside, he was blocked by a group of people; since he dared to play god and act like a ghost in the Siheyuan, causing everyone to panic, it was naturally impossible to let Shazhu off so easily.

"Shazhu, oh Shazhu, I, your Second Uncle, have asked myself, I haven't treated you poorly in the past, yet you treat me this way. Today, there is no way this matter can just be settled like this!"

Liu Haizhong didn't know where he found the strength, but he rushed forward, grabbed Shazhu by the collar, lifted him up by force, and stared at Shazhu with a ferocious expression.

Shazhu was terrified by this scene and hurriedly pleaded bitterly: "Second Uncle, I... I didn't mean it, I really didn't mean it!"

"Didn't mean it? You say you didn't mean it, but you prepared these tools of the crime so neatly—do you know that what you're doing is a crime!"

Zhao Gangzi let out a cold laugh.

Now that the human witnesses and physical evidence were conclusive, and even Shazhu himself had admitted to the existence of this matter, it would be useless even if First Uncle stood up to defend Shazhu!

Shazhu had incurred the public's wrath; even Yi Zhonghai didn't dare to stand up and say much now, and could only stand to the side, looking dejected.

"Zhao Gangzi, this is all your fault! I originally just wanted to scare you, who knew Second Uncle would come out to use the latrine in the middle of the night!"

"You are the real culprit!"

Shazhu was so panicked that he blurted out the truth; hearing this, Yi Zhonghai shook his head repeatedly on the side. It was bad enough to have offended Second Uncle, but now he had even dragged this part out.

With things having reached this point, how could Zhao Gangzi possibly let him off?

"Alright! So you were trying to harm me?" Zhao Gangzi was amused and stated clearly: "Everyone listen up, this guy is the tumor of our Siheyuan; he absolutely cannot stay, we must report this to the authorities!"

"Don't! I beg you, please don't report it. First Uncle, save me, First Uncle!"

Shazhu was truly panicked this time and hurriedly called for help from First Uncle, who was standing to the side.

Second Uncle Liu Haizhong put Shazhu down at this moment; after all, the monk might run away, but the temple couldn't, and if Shazhu dared to run, he would definitely tear his house down.

Zhao Gangzi also watched this scene with great interest.

In front of the neighbors and street residents, Yi Zhonghai walked to Shazhu's side with a stern face, swung his palm, and slapped Shazhu directly, scolding him with a sense of disappointment that he hadn't lived up to expectations: "You unfilial son! How did He Daqing give birth to a thing like you!"

"This is no longer a matter of morality or lack thereof; you are breaking the law. How do you expect an old man like me to save you?"

"Also, whatever you did has nothing to do with me; I don't know anything!"

Yi Zhonghai had already begun to distance himself from the matter, but since he had already hit and scolded him, he believed that by disciplining Shazhu in front of everyone, the others would give First Uncle some face and not pursue it too harshly.

Afterwards, he grabbed Shazhu by the ear and walked toward home, saying as he walked: "Now, kneel down for me immediately, I punish you to kneel for three hours!"

"Yes, yes, yes, thank you First Uncle for giving me a chance," Shazhu also hurriedly replied.

But Liu Haizhong had no intention of letting it go; this was a great opportunity for Yi Zhonghai to fall from grace, and if things went well, he might even be able to use this chance to take his place, so he blocked the two of them on the spot.

"This matter cannot be considered over; it must be reported to the authorities, and you have to compensate me!"

"Even if you are First Uncle, you cannot bend the law for personal gain!"

Liu Haizhong spoke righteously, using official-sounding jargon.

At this moment, paired with the filth all over Old Liu's body, he looked extremely comical, and Shazhu, who was kneeling on the side, couldn't help but laugh out loud.

This infuriated Second Uncle.

This brat actually still had the face to laugh?

He really didn't take him seriously at all?!

He immediately arranged for his two sons to take the evidence of Shazhu's crime and head out to report it, letting the police handle it.

Yi Zhonghai was so angry he slapped Shazhu again; he was truly a hopeless case, how could he still laugh in this situation!

"Hehe, First Uncle, I remember we still have a bet between us, right?" At this moment, Zhao Gangzi stepped out again, looking at Yi Zhonghai with a cold laugh.

"If I hadn't found the evidence, I would have left the Siheyuan, but now that both the human witnesses and physical evidence are here, I believe First Uncle, who always keeps his word, won't go back on it."

"Don't you agree, First Uncle?"

Zhao Gangzi's words left First Uncle standing there stunned; he hadn't expected Zhao Gangzi to be so vicious as to bring this matter up now.

Second Uncle, standing to the side, immediately perked up upon hearing this and hurriedly chimed in: "That's right! I remember this too. Old Yan, repeat this matter to everyone."

Yan Bugui: "Ahem! I remember this matter; after all, a gentleman's word is his bond!"

"What was it again? Oh, it seems Old Yi said he would go down and swim two laps?"

First Uncle usually held all the power, and the two groups led by Second Uncle and Third Uncle usually joined forces; having caught this opportunity, they were definitely going to pit the old scoundrel Yi Zhonghai to death.

"That's right, if First Uncle doesn't keep his word, who will listen to him in the future?"

"Exactly, First Uncle, we are all waiting."

"Let those of us who can't swim open our eyes..."

The crowd followed along, causing a commotion. At this moment, Yi Zhonghai wished he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into; the prestige he had built up over decades had been wiped out in the middle of the night today.

"Ding-dong! Hatred Value from Yi Zhonghai * 10,000!"

"Damn," Zhao Gangzi's eyelids twitched wildly, "I didn't expect this old thing to hate me so much, then I definitely can't let him off."

Feeling the hatred from First Uncle, Zhao Gangzi didn't hesitate; he hurriedly had people tie Shazhu up and took the opportunity to remove the four large wooden boards surrounding the latrine, exposing it under the moonlight.

Afterwards, he placed the bound Shazhu in the center of the latrine, letting the yellow liquid submerge Shazhu up to his neck, leaving only his head exposed. To prevent him from talking too much, he even stuffed his mouth with a sock.

"Everyone, stay back. Let First Uncle perform a swim for us. Children and the elderly shouldn't watch; it's easy to get dehydrated from watching too much!"

"First Uncle, the stage is all cleared for you, please!"

Zhao Gangzi made a rather trendy gesture, which made Yi Zhonghai's lips start to tremble uncontrollably; his gaze looked as if he wanted to tear Zhao Gangzi apart.

This time, it was Second Uncle and Third Uncle's turn to laugh.

Others were also watching this scene with great interest; even Jia Dongxu acted like nothing had happened, crawling to the front with both hands, his gaze jumping back and forth between the latrine and First Uncle.

Hooo...

Yi Zhonghai took a deep breath of cold air.

He looked at the crowd with a stiff expression, his gaze lingering on Zhao Gangzi for two extra seconds, then he looked at Second Uncle and said tremblingly: "I hope you can give Zhuzi a chance; please don't pursue this matter any further..."

"The first time the matter blew up, it didn't look good for any of us; I believe Jihui is also a person who understands the big picture."