Siheyuan: Kill Jia Dongxu at the beginning and kill the deaf old lady

That was Xu Damao's pride and he often rode it to show off.

Sha Zhu came up with an idea and decided to tamper with Xu Damao's bicycle.

Sha Zhu took advantage of the night and quietly sneaked to Xu Damao's bicycle.

Instead of destroying the bike outright, the chain was adjusted slightly so that it looked fine but would slip when riding.

This way, Xu Damao would get into trouble when riding a bike.

The next day, Xu Damao proudly rode his bicycle and prepared to go to work.

As a result, halfway through the ride, the chain suddenly slipped and he almost fell to the ground.

Xu Damao was so angry that his face turned blue, knowing that it was Sha Zhu's doing.

But he had no evidence, so he could only grit his teeth and continue riding his bike, thinking about how to take revenge.

Xu Damao decided to do something ruthless.

Sha Zhu usually likes to eat vegetables grown in the yard, so he secretly sprinkled some bitter water and chili powder on Sha Zhu's favorite vegetables.

When Sha Zhu was eating, he found that the vegetables had a strange smell. Although he didn't eat much, he already knew in his heart that this was Xu Damao's revenge.

This war without gunpowder lasted for a whole month.

Both men were exhausted, and the residents of the courtyard were fed up with their behavior.

Finally, at a collective meeting in the compound, the managers once again gave them a serious warning.

"If you continue like this, we will take more severe measures, including reporting your behavior to your unit and letting your superiors handle it."

Sha Zhu and Xu Damao finally realized that things had gotten too out of hand and that continuing would only result in losses for both sides.

The two men looked at each other at the meeting and finally decided to cease fighting.

"Okay, Xu Damao, we're even this time." Sha Zhu said helplessly.

Xu Damao nodded: "Okay, Shazhu, we won't interfere with each other in the future."

Although the two reached a temporary ceasefire agreement, the rivalry in their hearts still exists.

Life in the courtyard returned to normal, but the feud between the two mortal enemies became a topic of conversation in the courtyard after dinner.

As the days passed, Sha Zhu and Xu Damao were busy with their own lives, and would occasionally meet in the yard.

Sha Zhu sat in the yard, holding an unwashed sweet potato in his hand, thinking constantly in his mind, but his eyes occasionally glanced towards Xu Damao's house not far away.

Every time he saw Qin Jingru walking past Xu's house, Sha Zhu felt like his heart was being cut by a knife.

Clearly, he and Qin Jingru were a couple before, so how come Xu Damao got the advantage in the blink of an eye?

Qin Jingru's figure gradually disappeared from Sha Zhu's sight, and Sha Zhu's thoughts returned to that sad past.

I remember the first time I saw Qin Jingru, she was standing under a big tree, the sunlight shone through the leaves onto her face, her smile was so bright and charming.

Sha Zhu felt like he had suddenly found the motivation to live, and was full of anticipation every day.

During that time, Qin Jingru always came to see him, and the two of them chatted about daily life, cooked together, and shared each other's thoughts.

Sha Zhu thought that days like this would continue forever, until one day, Xu Damao appeared and broke it all.

Xu Damao has always been a sinister and cunning person. When he saw that Sha Zhu and Qin Jingru had such a good relationship, he naturally felt uncomfortable.

So he began to spread rumors everywhere, saying that Sha Zhu was unreliable, had no stable income, had an impatient personality, and was not suitable for living.

When Qin Jingru heard these words, her heart began to waver.

Seeing this, Xu Damao took advantage of the situation and promised Qin Jingru many benefits, saying that his family was well-off and he had a stable job, so he could give Qin Jingru a stable life.

So, Qin Jingru gradually distanced herself from Sha Zhu and started to get closer to Xu Damao.

Sha Zhu saw it all and was anxious, but there was nothing he could do.

During that time, he tossed and turned in bed every night, with Qin Jingru's smile and Xu Damao's smug face constantly appearing in his mind.

Later, Qin Jingru simply stopped visiting Sha Zhu, and the relationship between the two gradually became colder.

Sha Zhu knew clearly that Qin Jingru chose Xu Damao largely because of practical considerations, but he did not have the ability to provide her with such a living security.

This feeling of powerlessness made Sha Zhu feel painful and angry. Whenever he saw Xu Damao and Qin Jingru together, he always felt a sense of resentment.

He blamed himself for being incompetent, blamed Xu Damao for being insidious and cunning, and even more blamed Qin Jingru for his choice.

As time went by, Sha Zhu gradually learned to hide his resentment deep in his heart, but whenever he saw Qin Jingru, the feeling of deprivation would resurface.

He knew that he couldn't change anything, but he always had an inexplicable obsession in his heart to prove that he was no worse than Xu Damao.

So, Sha Zhu started working harder, hoping to win back his dignity through his own efforts.

One day, Sha Zhu was busy chopping wood when he suddenly heard Qin Jingru's voice coming from the yard.

When I looked up, it was indeed Qin Jingru. She was standing at the door of Xu Damao's house with a faint smile on her face.

Sha Zhu's heart tightened, but he quickly calmed down. He knew that he could not show any emotion.

"Shazhu, how are you doing lately?" Qin Jingru came over and greeted him.

"It's okay. I'm busy." Sha Zhu forced a smile, but his heart was in turmoil.

Qin Jingru nodded, looking a little embarrassed.

Looking at Sha Zhu's eyes filled with complex emotions, I didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Then you go ahead and do your work. I won't bother you anymore." Qin Jingru finally chose to leave. She knew that the distance between her and Sha Zhu could not be bridged by just a few words.

Sha Zhu looked at Qin Jingru's departing back and felt a pang of sadness in his heart.

This relationship has become a thing of the past, but he still can't let it go.

This resentment and feeling of loss was like a thorn that pierced deeply into his heart, causing pain from time to time.

Sha Zhu knew that life had to go on and he had to face reality.

But he also understood that he needed to find a way to let go of this relationship and start a new life.

So, Sha Zhu decided to put all his energy into work, to numb himself with busyness and to prove himself with hard work.

From then on, Sha Zhu went out early and came back late every day, working hard.

Neighbors all said that Shazhu had changed, becoming more taciturn, but also stronger and more independent.

Sha Zhu knew clearly that all this was done so that he could regain his lost dignity and self-confidence.

Over time, Sha Zhu slowly got used to this kind of life.

Although he still had resentment in his heart, he learned to turn it into motivation and worked hard to make himself better.