Chapter 431

"Cao Cao Weiguo, don't be so unreasonable!"

"How have I slandered you!"

"You! You! Turning the tables on me!"

"It was clearly you who gave me the laxative!"

"Otherwise, how would I have gotten a stomachache?"

Yi Yi Zhonghai forced himself to stay alert so he could go to Cao Cao Weiguo to demand an explanation.

Not to be splashed with dirty water by Cao Cao Weiguo.

Seeing Shazhu, clutching the wound at his waist, shouted: "Cao Cao Weiguo, stop being so stubbornly unreasonable!"

"Tell the truth—did you set up First Grandfather behind his back!"

"I saw with my own eyes that First Grandfather came back with soiled trousers!"

"His pockets were stuffed full of feces!"

"So foul the whole street could smell it!"

"Look what you've done to First Grandfather!"

"He almost died from the diarrhea!"

"We were all ready to attend the funeral feast!"

"Tell me—if you hadn't given him the laxative, how would First Grandfather have ended up like this?"

"I say it's you, you petty villain, doing evil!"

"Confess honestly, and we can still deal with you leniently."

"Otherwise, get out of Sihe Academy!"

"Our courtyard can't hold someone as vicious as you!"

"Otherwise, who knows, one day you might poison all of us!"

"Everyone, what do you say!"

"Am I right!"

Seeing Shazhu wasn't as foolish as he seemed—he knew how to use words to stir up the people in the courtyard.

These people all valued their own interests above all else.

And most of them harbored dark secrets.

Or rather, they had guilty consciences.

They had followed Yi Yi Zhonghai's lead more than once.

They had even gone to Cao Cao Weiguo's door to extort him.

They were also afraid of offending Cao Cao Weiguo in the future.

Afraid Cao Cao Weiguo would poison them in revenge.

So, when Seeing Shazhu said this, all these people grew nervous.

They had long been jealous of how well Cao Cao Weiguo was doing.

Usually they couldn't find a chance to suppress Cao Cao Weiguo.

Now they had one—of course they'd throw stones at a man who had fallen into a well.

If they could force Cao Cao Weiguo to admit to the poisoning, wouldn't they have a handle on him?

From then on, would Cao Cao Weiguo dare not share his good things with them?

Besides, they were only there to cheer First Grandfather on.

The commander was First Grandfather.

And Seeing Shazhu, that fierce general, charged into the fray.

They didn't have to exert much effort.

They just had to follow along and beat the drums in support.

And First Grandfather had promised.

As long as they helped him deal with Cao Cao Weiguo,

he wouldn't treat them poorly in the future, and would arrange benefits for them during festivals.

First Grandfather was very rich and had connections on the street too.

For the sake of the benefits, they decided to take a gamble:

"Cao Cao Weiguo, just tell the truth!"

"A real man has the courage to take responsibility for what he's done!"

"We're all from the same courtyard—you're afraid we'll report you too."

"Confess quickly!"

"First Grandfather isn't easy to fool—he's cleverer than a fox!"

"Just admit it!"

"If you don't confess, we won't let it go!"

"You can't be so ruthless! Look what you've done to First Grandfather!"

"He almost croaked!"

"Thanks to Blind Sun arriving in time!"

"Otherwise we'd have been ready to attend the funeral feast!"

"Cao Cao Weiguo, just admit it!"

"Heaven watches what men do—you can't run away!"

Driven by self-interest, these people furiously egged each other on, shouting and jeering.

This made First Grandpa rather pleased with himself, and he looked down his nose at Cao Cao Weiguo:

"Cao Cao Weiguo!"

"Look at yourself!"

"You've already roused the public's wrath!"

"The people's resentment is boiling over!"

"Confess honestly — did you slip me a laxative!"

"If you dare lie to everyone, then from now on there won't be a place for you in Sihe Academy!"

Cao Cao Weiguo walked toward Yi Yi Zhonghai with a cold sneer on his face, but after only a few steps he retreated.

Yi Yi Zhonghai was still giving off a stench.

Like a foul, reeking latrine.

"Yi, you old dog!"

"Are you asking for another beating?"

"You really never learn — you only remember the food, not the beating!"

"Do you even know that malicious framing and defamation are illegal?"

"Do you have any proof that I gave you a laxative?"

"If you have it, bring it out — I'll take full responsibility."

"If you don't, then I won't be polite about it."

Cao Cao Weiguo stuffed his hands in his pockets, a sinister, vicious grin on his face.

He had watched with his own eyes as Yi Yi Zhonghai finished that steamed bun.

The remaining steamed buns and cornbread mixed with croton powder were also stored away in his storage space for later use.

He had made the two apprentices explain everything clearly, ordering them to keep their mouths shut.

He refused to believe Yi Yi Zhonghai could have any evidence.

Watching Cao Cao Weiguo's brazen, vicious grin, Yi Yi Zhonghai was so angry he nearly croaked.

One hand clutching his rear, the other clutching his chest.

The pose was bizarre and comical.

At this moment, the crowd all turned expectantly toward Yi Yi Zhonghai.

Hoping Yi Yi Zhonghai could produce evidence.

But they were going to be disappointed!

Yi Yi Zhonghai glared at Cao Cao Weiguo with a face full of fury and growled: