In He Yushui's memory, even though Sha Zhu fawned over the Qin Widow, it was impossible for him to become penniless from it.
Whether the Qin Widow borrowed money or grain, it was impossible for him to lend out all the money in his house, right?
Could it be?
He Yushui seemed to have thought of something, and looked up towards the Jia family's direction, only to find that the Qin Widow had already appeared at her doorstep.
"Sister Qin, it's so late, aren't you asleep yet?"
Although He Yushui felt uncomfortable inside, she still had a smile on her face.
The Qin Widow smiled and said, "Not yet, Bang Geng went in, how could I sleep?
Yushui, have you found Xu Damao?"
He Yushui said, "I haven't gone to look yet.
I asked for leave from the factory today, and I'll go to the countryside to find Xu Damao tomorrow!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Huairu felt a little disappointed.
She had thought He Yushui would be able to find Xu Damao today, but she didn't expect this situation.
After some polite small talk, Qin Huairu finally left to go home.
Watching the Qin Widow's departing back, He Yushui's smile gradually faded, replaced by endless hatred.
It could be said that Sha Zhu had fallen to this state because of her family.
The Qin Widow showed no concern, only caring about her son, Jia Geng.
Only Sha Zhu couldn't see the truth.
It truly confirmed the saying, "A simp licks until he has nothing left."
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The next morning, as dawn broke, Xu Damao returned home before anyone else woke up.
He found the gold bars Lou Xiao'e had left under the pillow, and a helpless expression filled his face.
"As expected of the Lou Family's young miss, just leaving them out in the open like that!"
Xu Damao secretly rejoiced, fortunately he came back to check.
If it had been used by someone with ill intentions, he would definitely be in deep trouble.
One must know that in this era, gold bars were controlled, and private individuals were not allowed to possess them.
After leaving home, Xu Damao found a place to eat breakfast, and then rushed to meet He Yushui at their agreed time.
"Brother Damao, please count this first!"
Upon seeing Xu Damao, He Yushui immediately handed him a stack of money.
Xu Damao smiled slightly, took the money, and said, "No need, I trust you!"
He Yushui smiled and said, "Alright then, after today, if anything goes wrong, I won't take responsibility!"
Xu Damao smiled and said, "Alright, if anything goes wrong, it's on me!"
He Yushui said with a beaming smile, "Let's go to the Housing Management Office first!"
After Xu Damao and He Yushui came out of the Housing Management Office, Xu Damao handed the letter of understanding to He Yushui.
After confirming its accuracy, He Yushui gave Xu Damao a property gift certificate.
"Brother Damao, this matter is over now.
My Silly Ge is muddled, please don't hold it against him!"
He Yushui said with a smile.
Xu Damao smiled and said, "Hold it against him?
I definitely will.
The next time Sha Zhu falls into my hands, I'll send him in again!"
He Yushui was stunned.
She had intended to test Xu Damao, but she didn't expect him to be so blunt.
At the same time, she felt a sense of relief, at least for now, it seemed Xu Damao wouldn't resort to means outside the law.
Xu Damao didn't understand her, and how much did she truly understand Xu Damao?
As long as Xu Damao didn't use means outside the rules, at least Sha Zhu could continue to live peacefully.
It was entirely possible for him to marry a wife, have children, and live his own small life in the future!
He Yushui said, "I will try my best to keep an eye on my brother!"
Xu Damao had already given a clear warning, so He Yushui didn't need to oppose him.
Unless absolutely necessary, He Yushui didn't want to confront Xu Damao.
Wasn't it better to live her own life well after barely surviving the apocalypse?
Why argue with a transmigrator, especially when she didn't even know their background!
"I still have ten days before I can return from the countryside.
Sha Zhu should be able to move out by then, right?"
Xu Damao asked.
He Yushui nodded and said, "No problem, ten days is enough.
Thank you, Brother Damao!"
"You're welcome!"
Xu Damao waved his hand and said.
Bidding farewell to He Yushui, Xu Damao hurried towards the countryside.
He Yushui, however, did not go to the police station immediately.
In her opinion, it wasn't bad for Sha Zhu to stay in there for a few more days, so he could learn a lesson.
The most important thing right now was to find He Daqing first.
He Yushui didn't have He Daqing's address, but at the Street Office, that wasn't a problem.
However, when He Yushui came out of the Street Office, she was completely distraught, and she kept cursing Xu Damao under her breath.
He Yushui got He Daqing's address from the Street Office and also learned about what happened in the Siheyuan (Courtyard) last night.
The Deaf Old Lady, Liu Haizhong, Yi Zhonghai, Qin Huairu, and Yan Bugui's five families were all robbed at the same time, and not a single clue was found at the scene.
He Yushui guessed that it was all Xu Damao's doing, but she had no evidence!
"No wonder Sha Zhu's house couldn't find a single penny.
Xu Damao, you're something else!"
He Yushui looked at the 2500 yuan IOU in her hand and cursed, both angry and amused.
Fortunately, this matter was not a bad thing for her; in fact, in He Yushui's opinion, Xu Damao had done a great deed, which undoubtedly helped her!
An hour later, He Yushui boarded the train.
Trains in this era were not as stable as those in later generations, rattling along and stopping at every station.
The carriages were also overcrowded.
Fortunately, He Yushui managed to grab a window seat, and watching the beautiful scenery along the way made her feel incredibly comfortable!
It was nearly two hundred kilometers from Si Jiu City to Bao City, and He Yushui didn't arrive in Bao City until the afternoon.
He Yushui found a state-run restaurant and grabbed a quick bite.
It wasn't until the sun was about to set that she found the Street Office where He Daqing belonged.
The Street Office clerk was a middle-aged woman in her forties.
They had already received a call from the Si Jiu City Street Office earlier.
He Yushui explained her purpose and recounted He Daqing's actions.
The Street Office clerk listened with a furious expression, involuntarily slamming the table: "Bastard, He Daqing looked like an honest person, but he actually did such a beastly thing!
Comrade He Yushui, let's go, I'll take you to find He Daqing!"
He Yushui immediately stopped her and said, "Auntie, I won't go over there, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble for He Daqing.
Could you quietly bring He Daqing here?"
The Street Office clerk was stunned, and a look of relief appeared on her face.
He Daqing had done such a beastly thing, yet his daughter was still considering him!
"Alright, Auntie will bring him over now, you sit for a while first!"
The Street Office clerk said with a smile.
...
About half an hour later, the Street Office clerk walked in with a middle-aged man who had a stony face and dead fish eyes.
Perhaps recognizing He Yushui, his stony face showed a slight change.
The middle-aged man asked in confusion, "Are you Yushui?"
He Yushui looked at this father, who was both familiar and strange, gave an awkward smile, and gently nodded.
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