Chapter 356: Xu Damao was almost turned against

Liu Zhiye's eyes fell on Xu Damao, and he was surprised to see that Xu Damao was unusually silent and absent-minded. "Damo, what's wrong with you? Are you worried?" he asked directly, with some concern in his tone.

Xu Damao's condition today was very different from his usual active and talkative image, which made Liu Zhiye feel a little unusual.

As Liu Zhiye blurted out his question, the eyes of the people around him involuntarily focused on Xu Damao, and they all noticed his unusual behavior and expression.

Sha Zhu took the opportunity to interject: "Maybe he is distracted right now, thinking about which girl or which gentle young wife!" After he said that, everyone smiled knowingly, and the atmosphere became more lively because of this light-hearted joke.

"Hahaha...that's right." Yan Jiecheng and others laughed and agreed after hearing this.

Xu Damao forced an unnatural smile and interrupted, "Silly Zhu, what are you talking about? You think I'm Brother Liu, he's the one that everyone loves and many people care about him! Who am I?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhiye couldn't help but frown slightly, and wondered in his heart that there seemed to be something strange in Xu Damao's words. His tone was sour, and vaguely revealed some dissatisfaction and complaints, which made him more cautious.

Upon hearing this, Sha Zhu raised a teasing smile and said to Xu Damao mercilessly: "Look at you, you still want to compete with Brother Liu? If I were a woman, I would definitely like Brother Liu, why would I like you? Everyone, tell me, is this true? Haha..." After that, he started laughing, which caused a burst of laughter from those around him, and the atmosphere suddenly became lively.

This was just a joke between brothers, with no malice, just for fun. On weekdays, they often tease each other in this way, and they are used to it, and there is nothing wrong with it.

However, Xu Damao's reaction was a little extreme when he heard this. He picked up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp, his face becoming gloomy.

Everyone looked at each other in confusion when they saw this, none of them could understand what was wrong with Xu Damao.

The atmosphere suddenly became a little deserted.

Yan Jiecheng narrowed his eyes and said, "Da Mao, have you drunk too much? If you have drunk too much, go back and rest!"

Xu Damao responded: "Who said I was drunk? This is just the beginning. Come on, let's continue..."

"Whoever drinks first and falls down will be the grandson..."

Liu Zhiye saw that Xu Damao was obviously hiding something, and it was directed at him. Otherwise, Xu Damao would never dare to be so presumptuous in his home.

So Liu Zhiye wanted to find out what was going on. He said to Xu Damao, "Damo, come with me to play some water."

Even though Xu Damao dared to act arrogantly just now, it was because there were many people present and he did not do anything extreme, as he was sure that Liu Zhiye would not do anything to him.

When he heard that he was going out alone with Liu Zhiye, he immediately got scared and blurted out: "Brother Liu, don't you have a bathroom at home? Why do you have to go out specially?"

Liu Zhiye jumped off the kang without hesitation and said succinctly: "It's stuffy at home, so it's a good time to go out for some fresh air. Move quickly and don't dawdle..."

Xu Damao really didn't dare to go. He knew that he had been sarcastic to Liu Zhiye just now, and now he was scared, thinking that Liu Zhiye wanted to take the opportunity to punish him.

Seeing Xu Damao dawdling there, Yan Jiecheng, Liu Zhiye's "first horse", couldn't help but frown and urged him unhappily: "Da Mao, what are you dawdling about? Don't let Brother Liu wait for you too long!"

Xu Damao glanced at Yan Jiecheng's gloomy face, so he had to slowly move down from the kang, and then he and Liu Zhiye left the room one after the other.

Yan Jiecheng is now a person that even Xu Damao avoids. Compared to Liu Zhiye who rarely comes home, Yan Jiecheng goes home every day.

Yan Jiecheng has been following Liu Zhiye's footsteps closely in the past few years. Under the careful cultivation and care of Liu Zhiye and his wife, he has now been promoted to a deputy section-level cadre in the supply and marketing cooperative system, and can be said to have achieved some success in his official career.

Not only him, but also his father Yan Bugui, relied on Liu Zhiye's relationship to become the school's grade director, which was considered a small leader.

In addition, it must be mentioned that his younger brother Yan Jiefang has also transformed himself and become a capable clerk in the street office.

The third child, Yan Jiekuang, is currently studying in junior high school and is deeply favored by Yan Bugui. Now, Yan Bugui has devoted almost half of his life to cultivating Yan Jiekuang.

Among the three brothers of the Yan family, the third brother, Yan Jiekuang, is undoubtedly the most dazzling one. His academic performance is outstanding, far surpassing his two elder brothers. He is a good candidate for future college students. His great potential indicates that his future will be more brilliant and limitless than his two elder brothers.

Yan Bugui has been a teacher all his life. Looking at Liu Jingzhai, another educator in the school, whose children have all become pillars of society and entered university, he couldn't help but feel a little envious.

This persistence made him secretly competitive deep down in his heart, holding back a spirit of refusing to admit defeat.

Therefore, Yan Bugui placed the deepest expectations on the third child in the family. As for the fourth child, Yan Zhaodi, it seemed that she was in a state of free growth, and her academic achievements would come naturally. With the support of her brothers in the future, it was expected that her life would not be too bumpy.

The Yan family has produced two teachers, a street office clerk, a supply and marketing cooperative cadre, and a future college student. Except for Liu Jingzhai's family, which family can compare with such a family?

The Yan family, which was once the most impoverished family in Courtyard No. 95, has now transformed itself into the most prominent family in the courtyard.

In the past, everyone sighed in private about Yan Bugui. Although his family was so poor, he was still determined to have a child and was not afraid that his family would starve to death!
Now, no one says so anymore. Instead, they all praise Yan Bugui for his foresight. It’s great to have children at home!
Now, who would dare to easily provoke a family like the Yan family? Xu Damao knew the current situation of his family. He was the only one supporting the family. He really couldn't afford to provoke anyone.

In the past, Xu Damao had a scapegoat, but with the passage of time, Sha Zhu not only got rid of the shadow of the past, but instead leapt ahead of him in life and became very successful, far beyond Xu Damao's reach.

Although Xu Damao is the propaganda officer of the factory, Sha Zhu is not bad either. He is the deputy director of the factory canteen and the team leader of the chef team, a serious cadre.

Although Xu Damao's wife Lou Xiao'e is a rich girl, she does nothing and stays at home all day long.

Sha Zhu's wife, on the other hand, is a police officer. She is resolute, brave and heroic.

In addition, when mentioning Sha Zhu, we have to mention that he also has a younger sister, He Yushui. After graduating from secondary technical school, she successfully entered the cotton mill. Now she is also a cadre and is quite capable.

The partner that He Yushui was looking for was also extraordinary, a public security officer. It was said that he was a deputy director and had once been a subordinate of Liu Zhiye.

When it comes to career, family, wife, house, and children, oh, he doesn't have any children yet, Xu Damao can't compare to Sha Zhu in anything.

In their small group, Xu Damao is only stronger than his younger brother Liu Guangtian.

With his unremitting efforts and hard work, Liu Guangtian has served many big brothers wholeheartedly for a long time and finally won the appreciation of Liu Zhiye.

Afterwards, he was arranged by Liu Zhiye to enter the forging workshop of the Red Star Factory and became a glorious worker.

Although this kid's character is not very good, he is very obedient. Liu Zhiye does not have a mental obsession with cleanliness. As long as the other party is obedient and willing to work hard, he does not mind using such a person to achieve his goals.

Liu Haizhong was filled with gratitude towards Liu Zhiye and he even invited Liu Zhiye to his home for dinner for the first time.

However, Liu Zhiye declined this kindness.

If it weren't for Liu Zhiye's help, Liu Haizhong's family would not be the worst off in the compound, but they would definitely not be as well off as the current Jia family.

The young boy was just about to eat his father out of money. Since Liu Guangtian graduated, he had been idle all day, wandering around the streets, which made his father Liu Haizhong very anxious, and he was very worried.

Liu Haizhong had to humble himself and shamelessly seek a job for Liu Guangtian, but he was never able to do so.

It is not easy to find a job these days. In the capital, countless young people of working age are eagerly waiting for the opportunity to get a job.

Liu Zhiye was able to arrange a formal job for Liu Guangtian. Anyway, the Liu family owed him a huge favor.

This further strengthened Liu Guangtian's determination to continue following Liu Zhiye.

Even his younger brother Liu Guangfu looked at him with envy and secretly wondered whether he could join their ranks and associate with them after graduation.

Therefore, Yan Jiecheng, the recognized "second brother" in this small circle, stepped forward and spoke up for the boss, burning with anger.

Faced with this scene, Xu Damao couldn't help but feel afraid. He had to obediently follow Liu Zhiye away, not daring to act rashly.

It is said that Liu Zhiye and Xu Damao walked out of the quaint courtyard one after another quietly.

Liu Zhiye walked steadily and said nothing, as if everything around him had nothing to do with him. Xu Damao, who followed closely behind him, seemed to have a rabbit in his heart, feeling uneasy, his lips moved slightly, but he couldn't utter a word in the end, because he didn't know how to speak out the words in his heart.

Xu Damao's eyes were filled with complex emotions as he stared at Liu Zhiye's back as he walked away.

But Liu Zhiye passed by the public toilet without stopping, and resolutely went deep into the darkness of the alley.

"This this……"

His heart skipped a beat and he said hastily, "Brother Liu...Brother Liu, we're at the toilet, why don't you go in?"

Liu Zhiye did not turn around and said calmly: "Da Mao, just follow me."

When Xu Damao heard this, his face turned even paler. "Brother Liu, if you have any instructions, just tell me right here, okay?"

Liu Zhiye turned around abruptly, his sharp eyes shot straight at Xu Damao, and he asked briefly and forcefully: "Damo, are you afraid of me?"

Xu Damao felt like a thorn in his back, and sweat broke out on his forehead instantly. He argued, "No... no, how could that be, Brother Liu, you're overthinking it, hehe..."

Liu Zhiye had a blank expression on his face, and his tone was filled with unquestionable majesty: "Da Mao, don't think you can hide your secrets from me. Don't forget what I used to do. Many criminals and diehards were exposed in front of me, let alone you."

By now, Xu Damao knew that it was useless to quibble. His face changed slightly, he lowered his eyes, and said tentatively: "I should ask you about this matter, my good brother, have you ever done anything unjust to your brothers?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhiye's face changed slightly and his brows furrowed. "Why are you saying that? When have I ever failed you?"

Having said that, Xu Damao had no choice but to tear his face off and said, "Pretend as much as you can! Don't be fooled by your sanctimonious appearance. It turns out that you are full of thieves and whores."

"Pa!" Liu Zhiye was furious when he heard this. He swung his hand violently, and the crisp sound of the slap echoed in the air and landed firmly on Xu Damao's face. For many years, no one dared to point at his nose and scold him in person.

"You are fucking crazy. You even dare to scold me. Tell me quickly, how have I wronged you? If you can't explain it clearly, I won't let you off easily." Liu Zhiye roared.

Xu Damao simply risked his life. He casually wiped the blood from his nose, his eyes revealed determination, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, just say it!"

"Let me ask you, what's going on between you and my wife Lou Xiao'e?"

"When did you two get together?"

Liu Zhiye got angry again when he heard that, "When the hell did I have an affair with your wife? If you keep talking nonsense, I will kill you, do you believe it?" As he said that, he raised his hand to hit him again.

Xu Damao was so scared that he screamed "Ah!" and dodged to the side. He didn't want to be slapped again. It hurt so much!
"If no one knows, then don't do it yourself! Do you know what you have done?"

Looking at Xu Damao's resolute expression, even Liu Zhiye couldn't help but feel doubtful, thinking to himself: "Could it be that Lou Xiao'e and I really are hiding some shameful secret?" However, when he thought about it carefully, this was not the case.

However, Xu Damao didn't seem to be making trouble out of nothing, and he wouldn't dare to play tricks with Liu Zhiye even if he had the guts. Could there be some misunderstanding here?
Thinking of this, Liu Zhiye's face darkened, and he asked Damao directly: "Damo, on what basis do you assert that I have an affair with Lou Xiao'e? Do you have solid evidence?"

Xu Damao looked at him fiercely and said, "I didn't, otherwise, how could I have kept you until today? I would have exposed you long ago, how could I let you get away with it!"

"But I have a witness. She can prove that you and Lou Xiao'e have an unusual relationship."

"Besides, I have tested Lou Xiao'e several times and found that she does have a crush on you. Don't think she is good at hiding it. Unfortunately, she can't hide it from me."

"What else do you have to say?"

Hearing this, Liu Zhiye secretly groaned inwardly: "Lou Xiao'e, Lou Xiao'e, you have caused me so much trouble! Fortunately, Xu Damao did not take the risk and report me, otherwise, I would have been in big trouble. "

At this point, everything has come to light. Xu Damao was obviously misled by someone, and he was suspicious, but he was too afraid to directly question Liu Zhiye.

So, he went to test Lou Xiao'e first. Although Lou Xiao'e and Liu Zhiye did not do anything out of line, she did have a good impression of Liu Zhiye.

She was just a naive girl, how could she be a match for the cunning Xu Damao? It was easy for Xu Damao to see the flaws, which made him more certain that there was something wrong between the two.

Xu Damao's misunderstanding did not frighten Liu Zhiye at all. He remained calm because the facts were clear: there was no connection between him and Lou Xiao'e.

However, it was obvious that someone was behind the scenes instigating Xu Damao, whose real intention was to bring down Liu Zhiye. This was a conspiracy, and Liu Zhiye had to be secretly alert and on guard.

"Da Mao, tell me the truth. Who told you that I had an affair with Lou Xiao'e?"

Xu Damao turned his face away and asked, "Why should I tell you so that you can retaliate against her?"

Liu Zhiye said angrily: "I think you are a big idiot. Your wife has been slandered by others, and you are still thinking about her!"

Xu Damao also said angrily: "You..."

Liu Zhiye responded: "What do you mean, isn't that what I said? Use your dog brain to think carefully, how could I possibly like Lou Xiaoe?"

"With my status, I can find any other woman I want. Why would I take the risk of getting involved with Lou Xiao'e?"

"Is she prettier than my wife, or than Qin Huairu, Wang Qiuju, He Hongmei, He Yushui, Ran Qiuye and others?"

"Lou Xiao'e is such a good person, you don't deny it, right?"

"What's so good about her? If I want to get a woman, why would I go to her? Just because her father is rich, then, do I need money?"

"Did you see me having an affair with that woman?"

"You think I'm you?"

"..."

After being scolded by Liu Zhiye, Xu Damao suddenly realized, "Yes, if it weren't for the money, I wouldn't even like Lou Xiao'e, so how could I like someone like Liu Zhiye?"

"What Mr. Liu said is true. Over the years, there have been so many beautiful women around him, but I have never seen him have an affair with another woman."

"Then what's going on with this Sister Qin? And isn't Deputy Director Li a friend of Liu? How could he..." Xu Damao's heart began to get confused.

Looking at Xu Damao's face, which was changing rapidly, sometimes gloomy and sometimes bright, Liu Zhiye warned in a deep voice: "Da Mao, it's obvious that someone is trying to plot against me. We are close friends, you can't team up with the outsiders to mess with me!"

Xu Damao defended himself anxiously: "Brother Liu, you have to believe me, I really didn't mean to hurt you, I was misled."

"The root of all this is Sister Qin. She told me privately that something is wrong between you and Lou Xiao'e."

Hearing this, Liu Zhiye couldn't help but frown slightly and said in a deep voice: "Could it be Qin Huairu?"

Then, he shook his head, a hint of disdain in his tone: "No, how could she have the courage to harm me? Besides, there is no irreconcilable deep hatred between me and her family."

Xu Damao said with a complicated look in his eyes: "She doesn't have the courage, but she is different now. She has a big backer."

"She, your backer, wants to attack you..."

When Liu Zhiye heard this, he was startled and thought to himself: "As expected, there is something strange behind this!"

"Who is Qin Huairu involved with?"

Xu Damao said: "You also know this person, he is Li Huaide."

(End of this chapter)