Siheyuan: tomb robbing? I am serious about hunting.

Chapter 366 Xu Damao spreads rumors

Only then did Shazhu and the old man breathe a sigh of relief.

After settling Qin Huairu down, Sha Zhu remembered Xu Damao's rumor. His anger flared up again, and he wanted to rush back and beat Xu Damao half to death.

The uncle saw what Sha Zhu was thinking and patted him on the shoulder. "Sha Zhu, I know you feel bad, but the most important thing now is to take good care of Qin Huairu. We'll talk about Xu Damao later."

Sha Zhu gritted his teeth and nodded, "Uncle, I understand."

In the next few days, Sha Zhu took care of Qin Huairu without taking off his clothes. He went to the hospital every day, brought Qin Huairu food, talked to her, and helped her wash her body.

Qin Huairu's condition gradually improved, but her mental state remained poor. She always cried silently without saying a word.

Sha Zhu saw it all and felt pain in his heart. He knew that Qin Huairu felt aggrieved, but she had no place to vent.

"Huai Ru, don't worry, I will get justice for you." Sha Zhu held Qin Huai Ru's hand and said firmly.

Qin Huairu raised her head and looked at Sha Zhu, her eyes full of gratitude and dependence.

"Thank you, Silly."

Sha Zhu smiled and said, "Silly girl, why are you being so polite to me?"

After Qin Huairu was discharged from the hospital, Sha Zhu took even better care of her. He cooked for Qin Huairu in different ways every day to make her happy.

Gradually, a smile appeared on Qin Huairu's face again.

However, Xu Damao's rumor was like a thorn in Sha Zhu's heart.

He decided that he must make Xu Damao pay the price.

One night, Sha Zhu found Xu Damao.

"Xu Damao, come out!" Sha Zhu stood at the door of Xu Damao's house and shouted loudly.

When Xu Damao heard Sha Zhu's voice, he turned pale with fright. He hid in the house and didn't dare to come out.

"Xu Damao, you coward, come out if you have the guts!" Sha Zhu continued to shout.

Lou Xiao'e came out, "Shazhu, what are you doing? Why are you so crazy at this late hour?"

"Lou Xiao'e, ask Xu Damao to come out. I have something to say to him!"

Lou Xiao'e hesitated for a moment, but still walked into the house.

After a while, Xu Damao came out timidly.

"Shazhu, what...what do you want to do?" Xu Damao stuttered.

Sha Zhu sneered, "Xu Damao, you spread rumors and ruined Qin Huairu's reputation. We should settle this account!"

Xu Damao was so scared that he was shaking all over. "I...I...I was wrong, Shazhu, I will never dare to do it again..."

Sha Zhu grabbed Xu Damao by the collar and said, "Do you think that an apology is enough?"

He raised his fist and was about to strike.

Just then, a voice suddenly sounded, "Stop!"

Sha Zhu and Xu Damao turned their heads at the same time and saw Qin Huairu standing at the door, her face pale and her eyes complicated...

In 1965, Beijing was freezing cold. Under the gray sky, the chimneys of the steel mills spewed thick smoke, like a gray dragon hovering in the air. Chu Tian wrapped himself tightly in a military green coat, holding a worn canvas bag in his hands, and stood at the factory gate, rubbing his hands and breathing out.

"Chutian, have a safe trip! When you get to the south, don't forget to bring us some delicious food!" Master Li, an old fitter in the factory, grinned, revealing a smile with a missing front tooth.

"Don't worry, Master Li, you'll be of great help." Chu Tian responded with a smile and turned to look at the workshop director, a short and fat middle-aged man, who was staring at him seriously.

"Chu Tian, ​​this procurement mission is very important, you have to pay attention to it. Don't let it be like last time, when the parts you bring back were not of the right specifications, causing us to rework for several days." The director pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose, with a hint of warning in his tone.

"Director, don't worry, I will check carefully this time and make sure I won't make the same mistake again." Chu Tian secretly groaned in his heart. The last mistake he made caused him to have half a month's salary deducted, and he still feels the pain.

After bidding farewell to his colleagues at the factory, Chu Tian boarded a train heading south. The green train clanged along, and the carriage was filled with all kinds of smells: sweat, instant noodles, and an unknown smell of rotten food. Chu Tian found his seat, leaned back on the hard seat, and looked out the window at the scenery that was rapidly receding, with a lot of thoughts in his mind.

This was his first business trip to the south. He was both excited and nervous about the mysterious place. He heard that the south was like spring all year round, with a pleasant climate, unlike the cold and dry north. He also heard that southerners were smart and capable, and had a good way of doing business. This procurement mission was both a challenge and an opportunity for him.

After several days of bumpy ride, the train finally arrived at its destination, Guangzhou. As soon as he got off the train, a humid and hot air hit him, making Chu Tian a little uncomfortable. He took a deep breath, feeling the unique air of the south, and his heart was filled with curiosity.

Following the instructions from the factory, Chu Tian first found a famous local restaurant. It was called a restaurant, but it was actually just a simple shed on the roadside with a few greasy tables and a few wobbly stools. Despite the simple environment, this restaurant was extremely popular and was always full.

Chu Tian finally found an empty seat, sat down, and ordered a bowl of signature wonton noodles. The hot wonton noodles were served, and the aroma was fragrant. Chu Tian couldn't wait to take a bite. The delicious soup and chewy noodles made him praise it.

"Boss, another bowl!" Chu Tian shouted.

Just then, he heard several people at the next table discussing something in a low voice.

"I heard that some people have been reselling scarce supplies and making a lot of money recently." said a tall and thin man.

"Is this true? This is against the law!" another fat man looked surprised.

"Hush, keep your voice down! I heard that the guy has a strong background and is well connected to both the black and white worlds." The tall and thin man lowered his voice, "I have a friend who worked with him and now he has bought a car."

"A car? Oh my goodness! How much would that cost?" The fat man widened his eyes.

"That's right! I heard that he has a lot of good stuff, like watches, radios, and bicycles, all smuggled in from abroad."

Chu Tian pricked up his ears and listened carefully to their conversation. He had an idea. The money given by the factory for this procurement task was not much. If he could find some cheap materials, he might be able to save some money.

"Hey, do you think that person also sells steel?" the fat man suddenly asked.

The tall and thin man shook his head. "I don't know about that. But you can go ask around, maybe you can find him."

Chu Tian was excited. Isn't this an opportunity? If he could find this person, he might be able to complete the purchase task and save some money. He decided to go and ask after dinner.

Just then, a man wearing a floral shirt and holding a cigarette came over and sat down next to the tall and thin man.