Siheyuan: tomb robbing? I am serious about hunting.

Chapter 589 Framed

The turmoil in the courtyard The courtyard of the Suzhou Cotton Mill family area has always been a lively place. Neighbors often see each other, and life is trivial and full of fireworks. The feelings of Chu Tian and Zhuang Xiaoting are getting deeper and deeper. The figures of the two walking in the alleys and chatting in the yard have become a warm scenery in the courtyard. Zhuang Xiaoting is young and beautiful, with a gentle and kind personality. She should be a darling in everyone's eyes, but unexpectedly, this has aroused Qin Huairu's jealousy. Qin Huairu, a widow with three children, is a little breathless due to the burden of life. She is used to being thrifty and wants to take advantage of everything. She looks at Zhuang Xiaoting's youth and beauty, and Chu Tian who loves her, and the fire of jealousy in her heart is burning more and more. In her eyes, Zhuang Xiaoting is like a dazzling pearl, which makes her dim. At first, Qin Huairu only said some bad things about Zhuang Xiaoting to the neighbors behind her back, such as "That girl looks pretty, but who knows what kind of character she has", "She dresses up all day, I don't know what she wants to do" and so on. Most of the neighbors just laughed and didn't take it seriously. But Qin Huairu was not satisfied with this, and she began to plan a more vicious plan in her heart. One day, Zhuang Xiaoting went to the public tap in the yard to fetch water as usual. Qin Huairu was waiting early on the side. When she saw Zhuang Xiaoting coming, she pretended to greet her enthusiastically: "Xiaoting, come to fetch water." Zhuang Xiaoting smiled and responded: "Yes, Sister Qin." Just when Zhuang Xiaoting bent down to get the water, Qin Huairu quietly stretched out her foot and tried to trip her. Zhuang Xiaoting was caught off guard, stumbled, and almost fell. The bucket in her hand also fell to the ground, and the water spilled all over the floor. "Oh, look at me, I'm so clumsy, I didn't notice you." Qin Huairu said hypocritically. Although Zhuang Xiaoting was puzzled, she didn't think much about it. She just thought it was an accident and said, "It's okay, Sister Qin, I'll go get another bucket." But Qin Huairu didn't intend to give up. A few days later, Zhuang Xiaoting received an anonymous letter, which said that Chu Tian had an affair with another woman outside. After reading the letter, Zhuang Xiaoting was shocked and sad. She didn't believe that Chu Tian would do such a thing. But this letter was like a thorn in her heart, making her begin to doubt Chu Tian. At the same time, Qin Huairu was spreading rumors in the courtyard, saying that there was a rift between Zhuang Xiaoting and Chu Tian, ​​and Chu Tian would soon abandon her. For a while, the atmosphere in the courtyard became a little subtle, and everyone looked at Zhuang Xiaoting with a little more strangeness in their eyes. Zhuang Xiaoting was exhausted by these things, and she decided to find Chu Tian to ask clearly. After seeing the letter, Chu Tian was angry and anxious. He held Zhuang Xiaoting's hand tightly and said, "Xiaoting, you have to believe me. I only have you in my heart. Someone must have deliberately framed us." Zhuang Xiaoting looked at Chu Tian's firm eyes, and the doubts in her heart gradually dissipated, but she also realized that there must be a black hand behind this matter. Just when Zhuang Xiaoting and Chu Tian wanted to find out the truth, another thing happened. The clothes that Zhuang Xiaoting put in the yard to dry were inexplicably stained with a large stain, and they couldn't be washed off no matter how they washed. Zhuang Xiaoting looked at her beloved clothes being destroyed, and finally couldn't help crying. She knew that these successive things were by no means a coincidence, and someone must be targeting her. As the steward of the Siheyuan, Yi Zhonghai also noticed that something was wrong in the courtyard recently. He saw that Zhuang Xiaoting was troubled by these things, but he didn't know how to solve them. After many mediations failed, he decided to hold a meeting of the whole courtyard to let everyone discuss the matter together. On the day of the meeting of the whole courtyard, everyone in the Siheyuan gathered in the yard. Yi Zhonghai cleared his throat and said, "A lot of things have happened in our yard recently. Everyone has seen it. Zhuang Xiaoting has been tormented. We are all neighbors. If there is any conflict, can't we talk it out? Why do we have to use these despicable means? I called everyone here today to make things clear and find out who is behind it." Everyone discussed it one by one. Some said that someone must be jealous of Zhuang Xiaoting, and some said that they should find this bad guy and teach him a lesson. Zhuang Xiaoting stood aside, with tears in her eyes and said, "I have always regarded you as neighbors and friends. I really don't know what I did wrong to be treated like this." At this time, Qin Huairu's face became very ugly. She lowered her head and didn't dare to look into everyone's eyes. Chu Tian noticed Qin Huairu's abnormality, and he suddenly had a guess in his mind. He said loudly, "I think this matter is related to Sister Qin. Sister Qin was present when these things happened recently, and she had been saying bad things about Xiaoting behind her back." Everyone's eyes were focused on Qin Huairu at once. Qin Huairu denied it at first: "Don't talk nonsense, how could I do such a thing?" But under everyone's questioning, her psychological defense gradually collapsed. Finally, she cried and admitted that she did all this. "I am just jealous of her. She is young and beautiful, and has a good partner, while I have three children and my life is so hard. I feel unbalanced and want to cause trouble for her." Qin Huairu said while crying. Yi Zhonghai was very angry after hearing this: "Qin Huairu, how could you do this? We are all neighbors and should help each other, but you do such a harmful thing. You should apologize to Zhuang Xiaoting quickly." Qin Huairu walked in front of Zhuang Xiaoting and knelt down with a plop: "Xiaoting, I was wrong. I shouldn't be jealous of you and shouldn't hurt you. Please forgive me." Zhuang Xiaoting looked at Qin Huairu kneeling on the ground, with mixed feelings in her heart. She was silent for a while and said, "Sister Qin, I can forgive you, but I hope you won't do such a thing again in the future. No matter how difficult life is, we should rely on our own efforts instead of hurting others." After this incident, the courtyard returned to its former tranquility. Qin Huairu also realized her mistakes and began to work hard to change herself. She no longer envied others, but focused on taking care of her children and living a good life. Zhuang Xiaoting and Chu Tian's relationship became more firm. They experienced this storm together and knew how to cherish each other more. And Yi Zhonghai also realized through this incident that as a steward, he should handle conflicts between neighbors more fairly and maintain the harmony of the courtyard. In this courtyard full of fireworks, everyone continues to live an ordinary and warm life. Those conflicts and misunderstandings have become a small episode in the long river of time.

Sweet Pursuit Zhuang Xiaoting works in a street office near the Suzhou Cotton Mill staff quarters. Her daily work is ordinary but fulfilling, helping community residents solve various life chores. At work, she shows great enthusiasm and patience, and is deeply loved by colleagues and residents.