Chapter 80: Jia Zhangshi Released from Prison

Although Xu Damao still harbored resentment in his heart, he was still a bit timid when it came to actually risking his life against Shazhu. Last time was only because he had drunk some alcohol, and on top of that, Shazhu was nursing an injury; otherwise, even if he were given ten times the courage, he wouldn't have dared to confront Shazhu.

"Pillar, the last incident was my fault. I specifically brought you two small hens; they can even lay eggs!"

"Take them to nourish your body well, just consider it an apology from me, Xu Damao," Xu Damao said, holding the two small hens and apologizing to Shazhu.

Normally, in such a situation, Shazhu would definitely have resorted to violence, but this time, Shazhu seemed like a changed person.

"Sigh, it was my fault too. I bear some responsibility for your infertility. Let's just let this matter pass!"

Shazhu took the two lively, jumping hens, also wearing an apologetic expression. After all, infertility was a major issue; it meant the end of one's ancestral line.

And because he had been brutally beating Xu Damao for years, he had actually caused the man to end up like this. Over the past few days, every dark night, Shazhu would secretly cry under his covers.

Seeing the remorse on Foolish Pillar's face, Xu Damao also realized his own faults and couldn't help but burst into tears, "Pillar, I never expected you to be so kind. I was the one who misunderstood you, woooo..."

"Sigh, enough said, you should head back first!"

Shazhu waved his hand, watching Xu Damao head home. Once Xu Damao had left, Shazhu, still holding the two hens, immediately changed back. A wicked grin appeared on his face as he cursed, "Pah!"

"That's what you get for always going against me for no reason. Infertility, huh? I think you truly deserve it!"

"If it weren't for the fact that my own injuries haven't healed yet, I would have kicked the other one off for you too!"

Shazhu looked at the two small hens in his hands, feeling quite greedy. Plus, hearing Xu Damao say these two chickens were still laying eggs, it seemed he had something else to provide for Sister Qin!

Afterward, he went home, took out a basket, tied the two chickens' legs to the basket, sprinkled some vegetable leaves, and flipped the basket over to trap them. A small chicken coop was formed.

But what he didn't know was that the Xu Damao who had just returned also had a cunning look on his face. That's right, the remorse he had just displayed was also to deceive Shazhu.

After all, the hatred of having one's ancestral line cut off was irreconcilable!

Moreover, he had been to the Hospital again. Although one was gone, there was still one left. Even though it was a bit underdeveloped, if treated properly, he could still continue the family line.

It was just that the Hospital's treatment costs were too expensive. Xu Damao estimated it wouldn't be less than a few hundred yuan. With his current family finances, he would have to save until next year to afford it.

"Sigh, I heard from my Second Uncle's aunt's cousin's older cousin in the countryside that there is a miracle doctor in their village. Not only are his Medical Skills superb, but the main thing is that he charges very little. It seems I have to go try my luck," Xu Damao began packing his luggage as soon as he got home. Judging by the setup, he wouldn't be back for at least ten days or half a month.

He had already asked for leave at the Rolling Mill. After all, this was a major life event; even if the factory fired him, he had to go get treated.

What's more, the entire Rolling Mill was short of a Film Projectionist, and others with this skill didn't care to come to the Rolling Mill.

"Hmph, Shazhu, oh Shazhu, let's wait and see! Those two chickens of mine aren't easy to take," Xu Damao squinted his eyes and gave a devious smile, carrying a large backpack on his back, having even taken all the family's savings.

And the two small hens he gave Shazhu were also problematic. He had specifically entrusted someone to buy two sickly hens at the black market. Normally, a small rooster on the market cost one yuan each, and hens were even more expensive.

But Xu Damao had spent only one yuan for both hens, so one could imagine how many problems they had.

Although they looked healthy, if they were eaten, it would be Xu Damao's loss if Shazhu didn't have diarrhea for three days and three nights.

Xu Damao even had a mental image of Shazhu spraying uncontrollably.

"Yo, isn't this our good comrade Xu Damao? With all these bags, where are you going?"

Just as Xu Damao walked out of the Siheyuan, he ran into Zhao Gangzi, who was riding his bicycle back. After all, Zhao Gangzi deserved much of the credit for the news of Xu Damao's infertility spreading.

Xu Damao looked at the bicycle with jealousy, then shifted his gaze to Zhao Gangzi, saying listlessly, "I'm going out to treat my infertility. I'm afraid I won't be back for ten days or half a month."

"Zhao Gangzi, can you lend me your bicycle?"

Xu Damao meant to borrow the bicycle to save a lot of travel expenses, but Zhao Gangzi was unwilling. This was a bicycle he had bought only a few days ago; if he let Xu Damao ride it away, something might happen.

Furthermore, Lou Xiaoe had been going to the Workshop to find him every day recently, making all the fellow workers in the Workshop gnash their teeth in envy. He still had to ride the bicycle to take Lou Xiaoe home every day, so this bicycle definitely couldn't be lent out.

Otherwise, how would he be able to pick up girls?

Seeing that he couldn't get the bicycle, Xu Damao stopped pestering him. After all, the most important thing now was to cure his infertility so he could carry on the Xu family line.

When he rose again, he might even be able to snatch Lou Xiaoe back and reach the pinnacle of life once more.

After Zhao Gangzi rode his bicycle home, an explosive piece of news suddenly spread through the Siheyuan again.

Jia Zhangshi was out of prison!

Originally, by the estimated time, that old thing Jia Zhangshi should have been released next month, but unexpectedly, she was released nearly a month early.

"Third Uncle, what's going on? How could that old hag be released from prison early?" As soon as Zhao Gangzi parked his bike at the entrance, he immediately went to ask Third Uncle Yan Bugui.

And Yan Bugui clearly knew some of the inside story.

"You've asked the right person. A prison guard at Xicheng Prison happens to be my relative. I heard that after Jia Zhangshi was taken back last time, she was beaten up by the prisoners there every day."

"I heard that one time, several of her ribs were broken."

"It got to the point where Jia Zhangshi had to sleep with her eyes open at night. Plus, she behaved very honestly in prison, scrambling to do chores every day. In the end, the higher-ups made this decision and released her early!"

Listening to the Third Uncle's discussion, many onlookers gathered around. After hearing the Third Uncle's explanation, they began to discuss it one after another.

"Estimating the time, Qin Huairu should be due to give birth soon. That old thing coming back is just in time to serve during the confinement period..."

"Pfft, let her serve others? I think that's unlikely!"

"We'd better go home and pack our things. Once this old lady returns, our courtyard will be in chaos again. Who knows whose house will be missing something again."

Everyone had an extremely poor impression of Jia Zhangshi. After all, the last time the old lady went in was because she stole things, and she even took her own grandson to steal with her. In the end, it cost a lot of money to get her sentence reduced to half a year.

Someone present even reminded Zhao Gangzi to hide his bicycle quickly, otherwise, it might be missing a wheel one of these days.