The Dream Fulfillment Master in the Courtyard

Compared to Xue Kaixuan's shock and frenzy, Sun Xu was equally shocked.

He couldn't understand how Shen Zhiyu could tell that these people were problematic just by looking at the information and glancing at them, without even speaking to them.

Could this guy possibly know some kind of fortune-telling or face reading techniques?

Isn't it said that all of that is feudal superstition and a lie?

If it wasn't physiognomy or fortune-telling, then how exactly did Shen Zhiyu discover that something was wrong?

Sun Xu naturally wouldn't know that Shen Zhiyu solves cases by opening the book and working backward from the result to deduce the process, and may even already know the process.

"Okay, is it really necessary to get so worked up?"

Shen Zhiyu looked at the slightly deranged Xue Kaixuan and asked, "Are you going to confess yourself and try to get leniency, or refuse to cooperate and end up being shot?"

"If I tell you, will I live?"

Xue Kaixuan stopped his mania and looked at Shen Zhiyu, asking her this question.

"I don't know!"

Shen Zhiyu chuckled, "Confess and you'll be treated leniently. If you perform meritorious service, you'll receive a lighter sentence. So, whether you live or die is not up to me, but up to you!"

"I confess, I've done good deeds, and I don't want to die!"

Facing death is not an easy thing.

Not everyone has the courage to face death without fear. When death comes and there is still a glimmer of hope, most people will desperately try to grasp that glimmer of hope.

Xue Kaixuan was no exception.

As Xue Kaixuan confessed, the situations of Liu Han and Xu Shaolin were also revealed.

Not only these two, but also some other people that Xue Kaixuan knew were implicated. Although he only knew a little bit, he was able to gain a lot by following the clues.

"Thanks, Xiao Shen!"

"You've done another great service!"

"How is it?"

"Come to the Municipal Bureau, and I'll give you the待遇 (treatment/benefits) of a section chief!"

Perhaps already knowing that Shen Zhiyu had reached the deputy section chief level in the steel rolling mill, Sun Xu increased his investment again.

"Sir, I'll stay in the security department of the steel rolling mill. If you need anything, just let me know, and I certainly won't refuse. I won't come over here!"

Shen Zhiyu politely declined again.

Sun Xu was puzzled. Why did Shen Zhiyu refuse to agree to such good terms?

"Deputy Division Chief!"

"Come on, and I'll give it to you!"

Sun Xu really wanted to bring Shen Zhiyu over.

Although you can still ask Shen Zhiyu for help if you encounter problems, if Shen Zhiyu helps you, the credit for solving the case should be shared with the steel mill's security department!

"Boss, please don't tempt me!"

"I do have some willpower!"

Shen Zhiyu replied with a smile, but still refused.

Sun Xu was speechless. Why was such a talented person assigned to the security department of the steel rolling mill? This kind of talent should have been in the public security system.

"Boss, I'll head back now if there's nothing else!"

"I'll have someone send it to you!"

Sun Xu generously arranged for someone to drive Shen Zhiyu back to the steel mill.

……

Shen Zhiyu returned to the steel rolling mill and got off work shortly after.

Turning from the steel rolling mill back to the courtyard, Shen Zhiyu encountered Yan Bugui at the gate. Yan Bugui greeted Shen Zhiyu with a gentle smile.

"Teacher Yan, aren't you cold in this freezing weather?"

Shen Zhiyu sized up Yan Bugui and felt that although this old man was not fat, he seemed to be really resistant to the cold.

Yan Bugui chuckled and said, "Cold? I'm used to it, it's alright, I don't feel that cold right now!"

"You're amazing! I'm really afraid of the cold, so I'll stop chatting with you now. See you later!"

Shen Zhiyu waved her hand and walked away quickly.

He had no desire to chat idly with Yan Bugui in this cold, damp doorway on such a freezing day.

Yan Bugui originally wanted to get closer to Shen Zhiyu and see if he could ask her for help in solving Yan Jiecheng's work problem.

At the start of the new year, Yan Jiecheng was due to graduate from high school.

However, the government does not assign jobs to high school graduates; they have to find jobs on their own or wait for the local neighborhood committee to assign them.

These days, job opportunities are hard to find.

Although Shen Zhiyu didn't know what Yan Bugui was up to, she knew that unsolicited kindness was either a sign of ulterior motives or theft.

Therefore, he avoids having much contact with Yan Bugui.

Back at the Central Courtyard, Shen Zhiyu saw Qin Huairu washing clothes at the tap. Sha Zhu was chatting with Qin Huairu, but his face no longer showed that relaxed expression; instead, it looked somewhat wooden.

At Yi Zhonghai's home, white cloths are still hanging.

However, the old woman has already been sent to be buried.

Back in the courtyard house, Shen Zhiyu felt a little depressed thinking about the passing of the old lady.

Human life is truly fragile!

Life is truly unpredictable!

"Officer Shen, are you off work?"

Sha Zhu forced a smile when he saw Shen Zhiyu.

"Master He!"

"Comrade Qin Huairu!"

Shen Zhiyu greeted Sha Zhu and Qin Huairu respectively, then looked toward the east wing.

"Did you see the old lady off?"

"Yes, they were sent away after noon!"

Sha Zhu glanced at Shen Zhiyu, answered a sentence, and then his expression became somewhat blank.

"Good!"

Shen Zhiyu nodded calmly.

He didn't say anything more and walked towards the side room.

Qin Huairu watched Shen Zhiyu's retreating figure, unsure of what to say.

She herself couldn't understand the relationship between herself and Shen Zhiyu.

Even though she had clearly told him that she would be his woman in the future, and Shen Zhiyu had given her money, helped her find a job, and solved her housing problem, Shen Zhiyu never contacted her again after that day.

Is she not pretty?

Qin Huairu was quite confident in her appearance.

Shen Zhiyu had no idea what Qin Huairu was thinking. There was no affection between him and Qin Huairu; everything that had happened before was just a matter of physical needs.

Perhaps there's also a twisted desire for the female lead in the story!

But, people are all the same.

Once you get something, you won't cherish it as much, and you might even find it boring.

Of course, Shen Zhiyu didn't feel bored; he was just a little conflicted.

On one hand, there's Ye Yingying, who seems to have a windfall, and on the other hand, there's the female lead in the story. He hasn't decided whether he should have both or choose the latter.

It's hard to enjoy the happiness of having multiple wives!

Back in the side room, I turned on the stove and threw two burning coal briquettes into the stove hole.

After boiling a kettle of water, Shen Zhiyu began preparing dinner.

Before he could even start operating the machine, there was a knock on the door, and Sha Zhu was standing outside.

"Master He, is something the matter?"

"Officer Shen, how about a couple of drinks tonight?"

"Sure!"

Shen Zhiyu certainly wouldn't refuse.

After all, he wouldn't refuse a free dinner.

Moreover, it's obvious that Shazhu has something on his mind and wants to confide in him.

Shen Zhiyu could guess what it was about, and was happy to comfort Sha Zhu. After all, Sha Zhu was sometimes really annoying, but sometimes he would really step up when something was wrong.