vrcanaries Chapter 123 Settlement
Chapter 123 Settlement
The two young soldiers were speechless at Sha Zhu's actions; they were neighbors.
They all knew Sha Zhu, and if they bumped into each other at the alley entrance, they would get together for a smoke and a chat.
Seeing the three little ones run far away, he didn't chase after them, but turned around and continued to pack up the things on the cart.
In no time at all, Sha Zhu's stall was cleaned up.
Several neighbors, carrying buckets and tables, walked towards the neighborhood office.
The steamed buns that fell to the ground have disappeared without a trace, and even the mutton that spilled on the ground seems to have been picked up by someone.
Aside from the large patch of ground being soaked by the mutton soup from the bowl,
This place has returned to the empty scene it was before Shazhu occupied it.
Sha Zhu followed Director Wang to the neighborhood office, looking dejected.
After being taken to the office by Director Wang, I was made to stand there with my back against the wall as punishment.
Director Wang then went to the next room to ask Dr. Hu about the injuries of the three people.
Dr. Hu had just been hurriedly summoned by Li Jianguo and was applying medicine to the faces of the three people.
The three street thugs finally came to their senses. They wanted to touch their aching faces, but hesitated.
It hurts even with the slightest touch. Two young soldiers grabbed the bald man's arms.
As Dr. Hu applied medicine to his face, he gently touched it, and the man cried out in agony, "It hurts, it hurts!"
It took Dr. Hu a lot of effort to apply the ointment all over the bald man's shaking face.
They took a piece of medical gauze and placed it directly on the bald man's face.
Only the eyes, nose, and mouth were left exposed. If Sha Zhu saw them,
They must think this guy has traveled through time and is putting on a face mask.
When Director Wang came in to ask about the situation, Dr. Hu knew that these three street thugs were always up to no good.
Occasionally, I also go to my own pharmacy to get some medicine for falls and injuries.
This time we've finally met our match, so he said casually.
"It's nothing serious. Just apply the ointment for three days, and I'll prescribe two more days' worth of medication for them, and they'll be fine."
Dr. Hu dared not conceal the truth, fearing he would be implicated, and continued...
"All three men were kicked in the chest, suffering some internal injuries. The medication prescribed is to treat their internal injuries."
If the chest pain persists two days after taking the medication, you should go to the hospital immediately.
"I can't do anything about this. I don't see anything seriously wrong. The fact that this young man can still shout suggests it's probably not a major problem."
After finishing his explanation, Dr. Hu continued applying the medicine to the faces of the other two men with buzz cuts.
A short while later, cries of pain came from inside the room again.
Director Wang returned to his office, ignoring Sha Zhu, and called Xiao Li over.
He said, "Go and find He Yuzhu's sister, He Yushui, and have her stand here as punishment with her good brother."
Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu quickly spoke up.
"Director Wang, my sister was just taken away by my master less than an hour ago."
My master heard that my sister was causing trouble everywhere, so he came over, scolded me, and then took my sister to his house to discipline her.
Director Wang looked up at Sha Zhu and said calmly,
"Tell me, how could you hit me so hard? Your whole face is swollen."
"You even made three young men kneel down in front of the neighborhood neighbors. What are you trying to achieve?"
Sha Zhu muttered a weak defense, "Isn't it because those three didn't pay for their meal?"
I've asked them several times, but they try to leave without paying. It's not my fault.
I also mentioned that the neighborhood committee office is right next door, and I even warned them about it, but they completely ignored me.
They never intended to pay me; they just freeloaded. They deserve to be beaten to death.
Director Wang slammed his hand on the table, making it shake.
The pen holder next to the desk fell to the ground, and the pens and pencils inside scattered out.
Xiao Li quickly went over to pick it up and put it back on the desk.
Director Wang stared at Sha Zhu and said, "You know the neighborhood office is right next door."
Don't you know to send someone to notify the neighborhood office to handle this?
You think I don't know what you're up to, kid? You think I didn't hear those "Idiot Zhu" calls?
Sha Zhu pretended to be scared, his heart skipped a beat—someone who didn't know him...
They probably don't know that Sha Zhu doesn't care at all now, since he's just beating up street thugs who don't pay him anyway.
But in front of the leaders, one still has to pretend to be a wronged commoner. So Sha Zhu lowered his head, stood there with his back against the wall, and didn't say a word.
Seeing this, Director Wang shouted sternly.
"Say something! Why are you silent? Oh, just the other day, I saw you buying meat and a stove."
I thought you, young man, knew how to do some small business and earn more money for your family, showing some ambition.
So you're causing trouble right away? Aren't you afraid of getting into big trouble for you and your brother?
I'm telling you, all those things have been confiscated.
You shouldn't set up a stall anymore. The neighborhood committee is short of supplies, and they've requisitioned your things.
If you want to earn some pocket money, you can help out in the canteen of the neighborhood office's kitchen from now on.
Sha Zhu had no desire to help out in the neighborhood office's kitchen, nor was he afraid of retaliation.
The evil deeds of those three people have been thoroughly investigated. They were definitely framed and killed. We absolutely cannot leave any potential trouble behind.
But looking into Director Wang's eyes, Sha Zhu didn't dare to speak out, and could only say...
"Director Wang, that stove is one I just bought, I..."
Director Wang waved his hand to interrupt Sha Zhu, saying, "It's not like I haven't been to your house before."
With a fireplace and a heated kang bed already, what's the point of having a stove?
Don't you still have a stove at home? Whose home is like yours?
Last time there was heavy snow, several neighboring houses collapsed under the weight of the snow.
They arranged for me to stay in your living room for two days, and they told me that your living room was always hot and stuffy.
I'm so envious I'm thinking of moving my office to your place! Do you think my office has heating or a stove?
And those wooden carts, small tables, and stools—weren't they all things you made yourself at home?
If you have the time, make more tables and chairs.
The neighborhood committee is short-staffed; once it's built, I'll pay you for your work.
"You better behave yourself from now on. I've taken care of those three guys for you, so don't cause me any more trouble."
After speaking to Sha Zhu, Director Wang looked at Xiao Li and said...
"Xiao Li, take him to your office to write a three-thousand-word self-criticism. Don't let him leave until he finishes it."
Oh, right, go check how many steamed buns and mutton soup are left, and give them to him in cash. Go ahead.
Xiao Li replied and quickly left with Sha Zhu to his office.
The two arrived at Xiao Li's office, and Xiao Li peeked out.
He quickly slammed his office door shut as if he were a ghost, then let out a sigh of relief.
He opened his mouth and started complaining, "Zhu Zi, look what you've done! You've really angered our director!"
Nobody gets a good day, not the staff at our neighborhood office. I was hoping to get off work early today, but looks like that's off again.
Sha Zhu entered Brother Li's office, sat down in a chair, looked around, and said, "Brother Li, where's your thermos? Hurry up, I was thirsty when you called earlier."