Silly Zhu's Moving: The Old Neighbor's Nightmare

Upon hearing about the election of the head steward in the courtyard, Yan Bugui seemed to have forgotten what had just happened.

With a worried expression, he said, "If Yi Zhonghai doesn't come back from the hospital..."

It's a done deal that I, the manager, will take the top spot.

Even though Lao Yi is back, I'm not entirely confident.

The main reason is that Lao Yi has more authority in the compound than I do; he's also a senior worker at the steel rolling mill.

Everyone in the compound who worked at the steel rolling mill sided with Yi Zhonghai.

Yan Bugui shook his head and continued, "Old Yi is at home now."

Last time I went to the hospital, I told him that those eggs were brought to him by you.

He was quite happy. "Aren't you going back to the hospital to see your Uncle Yi?"

Sha Zhu shook his head and said, "I'm not going back to the courtyard. If I see that old fat woman, Jia Zhangshi..."

I was already upset, so I went to her house and let her yell at me. By the way, has someone moved into my old house?

Yan Bugui immediately smiled and said, "That's right, the main house is for a family of four."

Your sister's small room was arranged for a couple to stay in, and they've already argued with Jia Zhangshi several times in just two days."

Sha Zhu immediately asked gossipily, "What's going on? Why are they arguing?"

"Hey, these are all trivial matters, don't bother asking about them."

Silly Zhu, no, slip of the tongue, slip of the tongue, Zhuzi, I heard from the neighbors that...

"Your dad gave the money to your master, and your house is starting to be rebuilt?" Yan Bugui looked at Shazhu curiously.

Sha Zhu really wanted to smash a brick over Yan Bugui's head, but it was just a thought.

Yu Jiao saw Brother Li walking towards them and said to Yan Bugui,

"Teacher Yan, I don't care about the house; my master took care of that."

I only brought the construction team over to check the address. My master told me not to worry about anything else.

"Teacher Yan, I have something to do and don't have time to visit Uncle Yi. Let's talk again another time."

As he spoke, Sha Zhu pointed at Li Jianguo and continued speaking to Yan Bugui,

"Look, Teacher Yan, I really have something to do. My friends have come looking for me. Let's talk later."

Yan Bugui watched as Sha Zhu walked away with the others, still having so much to say to him.

She stomped her foot in anger and walked back, having gained nothing from today's events.

Sha Zhu and Li Jianguo chatted and laughed as they walked towards Qianmen Street.

On the way, Sha Zhu asked Li Jianguo curiously, "Brother Li, what did you say to Director Wang?"

Li Jianguo said to Sha Zhu in an annoyed tone, "What else can I say?"

I told them that I hadn't retrieved a document from the district's housing management office and needed to go back to get it, worried that if I went too late, no one would be there.

"You just let me out, and it's all your fault for corrupting me."

Sha Zhu chuckled and said, "How can you blame me? Anyway, you don't have much to do in your office, so you might as well come out for a walk."

The two were chatting happily when Sha Zhu saw Liu Guangtian walking alone from the other side of the road and quickly called him over.

"Guangtian, you're back so early? Have you had dinner yet?"

Liu Guangtian looked up at Sha Zhu and said, "Brother Zhu, when I came back, Master Li went out and bought some sesame cakes and made me drink two bowls of mutton soup before letting me leave."

"Oh, have the guests that Master Li was entertaining left yet?" Sha Zhu continued to ask.

"They left a long time ago. When you went out, they sat in the living room for a while and then left."

Liu Guangtian scratched his head and continued, "Brother Zhuzi,"

I need to hurry home; I didn't even go home for lunch today.

I saw my dad go to work this morning. If he had come home first, I'd probably have gotten a beating.

Silly Zhu said speechlessly, "Fine, you should go back now, it's the weekend."

I reckon your dad's coming home early; he'll be attending some kind of election for the head of the household tonight, so he probably won't have time for you. Be careful on your way home.

Watching Liu Guangtian walk away alone towards the main road, Li Jianguo asked Shazhu who this was.

Sha Zhu laughed and said, "It was in my old yard, Brother Li, when you came with me to look at the house..."

There was an older woman who was his mother; his father was also a worker at the steel rolling mill.

The factory is rushing to meet production targets today, so I'm working overtime.

His father's name was Liu Haizhong. The couple had three children, and they favored the eldest.

The third child is still young; this is the second child in the family, and he is often beaten by his father, Liu Haizhong, for no reason.

I came up with a plan: I'd have this child learn some self-defense skills from my master, so he wouldn't get hurt.

Li Jianguo asked in confusion, "Isn't your master a culinary master?"

"Could I be mistaken? Zhu Zi, didn't you study cooking?"

Sha Zhu said matter-of-factly, "Who said I only have one master?"

Didn't I mention last time that I have two masters? I also have a martial arts master.

He was a coach at a martial arts school, and my sister and I stayed at his house.

However, my two mentors live next to each other, not far apart, just a few steps away.

"Really? I don't remember. Did you really tell me that? Have you been too busy these past few days...?" Li Jianguo scratched his head in confusion.

Sha Zhu quickly changed the subject, "Brother Li, let me tell you..."

I've been staying at my master's house for several months now. With my skills...

Even if there were more people, let alone Old Liu and his nephew, they wouldn't be able to get close to me.

I didn't even hit them, I just kicked each of them once. If they cause me trouble again, I'll beat them until they're crying for their parents.

"Tch, anyone can brag," Li Jianguo said, somewhat skeptical.

"Brother Li, you have no idea, I've been practicing wrestling since I was a kid."

Among my peers in the Nanluoguxiang area, none can rival me.

I then studied martial arts with my master for more than half a year. It's no exaggeration to say that...

"Even if five or six people with weapons come to attack me, I'm not afraid anymore," Sha Zhu said arrogantly.

"Really? How about we try it out sometime? It's a deal, I can bring the weapon," Li Jianguo said with ill intent.

Judging from Li Jianguo's expression, Sha Zhu knew that this weapon was no ordinary weapon.

He said irritably, "You can use swords, knives, or clubs, but don't tell me..."

"If you borrow the King of Weapons from the little soldier, how can we compete? I might as well just admit defeat."

"I thought you were so great. If you're so great, I can take you down with one shot," Li Jianguo said disdainfully.

Sha Zhu was speechless. I can't exactly say that if we really clash, I won't even give you a chance to raise your gun.

Li Jianguo looked at the bustling scene on Qianmen Street.

As he walked, he said, "Every time I come here, I feel that it's still more lively here."

There are so many rich people, wearing all sorts of clothes. Look at those two women...

Summer's over, and they're still wearing so little! And that beautiful woman in the cheongsam, look, Zhu Zi, her butt's almost showing!"

Silly Zhu, speechless, pulled Li Jianguo along quickly, taking a few steps.

“Brother Li, where are you looking? It's so close. Aren't you afraid someone will hear you and come looking for trouble? You're a public official, after all.”

"What are you afraid of? Aren't you quite skilled? That woman is dressed so scantily."

"That's indecent! If she dares to come any closer, Zhu Zi, kick her to the ground."

As Li Jianguo spoke, he kept staring at the other person's body.

A car drove past, and Li Jianguo spat on the ground, muttering to himself.

"Damn capitalists, they should all be overthrown, they're ruining my view of beautiful women."

After seeing the car pass by, Li Jianguo watched as the beautiful woman in the cheongsam turned and went into a shop, disappearing from sight. He muttered to himself in frustration.