Siheyuan: The Era of Struggle

Chapter 202 If you don’t go, I will.

Li Jiefang entered the room and glanced around. Although the outer room was occupied by beds and furniture and was not very spacious, it was still clean.

Just as he was about to go to the back room to see Li Debiao's mother, Li Jiefang was attracted by a photo in a frame on the wall. He walked over and took a look. Among the six people in the photo, one of them had a long left eye. Li Debiao has a mole.

The young man who closed the door turned around and saw Li Jiefang looking at the photos in the frame without permission. He scolded him unhappily: "Hey! I asked you, do you know any rules? Why don't you act like a fool when you go to someone else's house?" What? Go into the house and talk to my mother, and leave as soon as you’re done.”

After saying that, he looked at the shameless Li Jiefang as if he were on guard against thieves.

Li Jiefang, who was scolded, didn't care. He turned around and glanced at Li Debiao, who had a sinister face in the photo, and then hurriedly walked into the back room under the unfriendly gaze of the young man.

"Young man, is my Debiao causing trouble outside again?"

As soon as Li Jiefang opened the door curtain and showed his head, an old woman about 60 years old with a haggard face who was sitting on the kang in the back room leaning against the wall asked urgently.

Smelling the smell of Chinese medicine that filled the room, and looking at the motionless legs of the old woman, Li Jiefang walked to the edge of the kang and said with a smile: "Auntie, you misunderstood. I came today to talk to Brother De Biao." Other things."

After listening to Li Jiefang's words, Li Debiao's mother's eyes lingered on his chest for a moment, and then she sighed: "My old lady is paralyzed, but her eyes are fine.

You are not from the same family as my third son. I know his virtues. If he bullies you, just tell me. When you see him later, I will deal with him and let him apologize to you. "

Looking at the words 'Kyoto City Red Star Steel Rolling Mill' on his chest, Li Jiefang, who was sitting on the edge of the kang, was thinking about how to deal with this matter, while pretending to be anxious and said: "Hi, Auntie, are you Don't think too much, I really want to talk to Brother Debiao about something, can you tell me where I can find him? I'm in a hurry."

"Young man, if you want to tell me something else, maybe I can be of some help, but I am really powerless about this matter!"

Speaking of this, Li Debiao's mother glanced at Li Jiefang, who had an anxious look on his face, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Young man, if it's convenient for you, tell me about the matter and see if I can help you." .”

After glancing at Li Debiao's mother's face with concern, Li Jiefang said in embarrassment: "Aunt, I didn't mean to hide it from you. It's best for me to tell Brother Debiao about this in person, otherwise you'd better think about it. Let me go and find out where Brother De Biao often goes."

As soon as Li Jiefang finished speaking, the young man who had been standing silently in the room saw that he had refuted his mother's face and took over the conversation with dissatisfaction: "If you want to say it, just say it. If you don't want to say it, just leave.

If you want to find him, you can look for him wherever you fall in love. Anyway, we can't find him. "

After saying that, the young man walked to the kang, tucking the quilt on his mother's legs, and said complainingly: "Mom, didn't you say that there will be no such bastard in our family from now on? Why do you care about him again?" What happened?

Besides, this guy keeps claiming to be that bastard’s friend, but he doesn’t even know where he usually goes. He looks like a fool at first glance. He just wants to cheat you out of money. You should rest now. I’ll send him away right now. .

After the young man finished speaking, without waiting for his mother to speak, he turned to Li Jiefang with an unkind expression and said, "You heard what I said, what's the matter, should you go out by yourself, or should I ask someone to call the police to ask you to go out. "

"You are a guest here, Si'er, why are you talking to the guest like this? Have you forgotten all the principles your father taught you when he was alive?"

Li Debiao's mother raised her hand and hit her youngest son on the shoulder twice. After scolding him again, she said to Li Jiefang with a somewhat embarrassed expression: "The child is young and ignorant, so don't be surprised.

But what he told was the truth. The third son didn't come back often, and he didn't tell his family about him. Even we couldn't find him. "

"Mom, I told you that this person is a fool, why are you still paying attention to him?"

After saying that, the young man walked up to Li Jiefang with an angry look on his face, grabbed his arm and pulled him out.

When Li Debiao's mother saw her son making a move, she slapped her hands on the kang and shouted anxiously, "Si'er, stop it. Are you going to make me angry to death?"

"mom……"

Taking advantage of the opportunity when the young man turned back to talk to his mother, Li Jiefang threw away the hand that was holding him, walked up to Li Debiao's mother with a wronged expression and said, "Auntie, if you are like this, then I am not afraid of your body." If it’s not good, I’ll tell you what happened.”

Hearing this, Li Debiao's brother and mother were stunned for a moment, and then the young man who reacted first stretched out his hand and pushed Li Jiefang out with a panicked expression.

"Don't talk nonsense. It doesn't matter what you say to us. If you have anything to do, go talk to Li Debiao. Don't..."

"Si'er, please stop and let me tell you what's going on."

"Mom, this is just a lie..."

"Shut up, it's not your place to talk. Just wait."

After saying that, Li Debiao's mother stopped paying attention to her younger son who dared to be angry but dared not speak. She turned around and said to Li Jiefang anxiously: "What's going on with the young man? Tell me about it."

Li Jiefang glanced sideways at the angry young man, then sat on the edge of the kang and told Li Debiao's mother what he had just thought of.

"Auntie, when I first started working in the factory in [-], there were always some gangsters who came to bully me as soon as I got off work. Later, this happened to Brother De Biao, and he took action to deal with the gang. Later, this matter spread and no one dared to bully me anymore.

Although I was a rough person, I always thought about this favor. Later, I met Brother De Biao by chance. I took him to find a place to drink and showed that I wanted to be friends with him.

At this point, Li Jiefang showed a helpless expression on his face, and then he sighed and said: "But after hearing this, Brother De Biao said that we can't play together. After drinking, he left an address. Then left.

Originally, I saw that Brother De Biao was unwilling to talk to me, so I just let it go. But who knew that when I was having lunch today, I suddenly heard from a friend in the security department of our factory that Brother De Biao beat the children of the cadres of the steel factory. The factory is organizing people to arrest him.

After hearing this, I sent a letter to Brother De Biao according to the address, because I was afraid that he would be caught by people from the security department of our factory. "

As soon as Li Jiefang finished speaking, Li Debiao's mother said with a grateful face: "My child, you are thoughtful. Auntie, thank you for making a trip specifically for this matter, but I don't know where to find this bastard thing right now?"

After saying that, he choked with sobs and said: "This bastard... this thing is going on every day. Why can't you let... people have some peace of mind? Why did I... just give birth to such a thing to worry about."

"Mom, I told you not to interfere with his business, but you just didn't listen. If it weren't for him these years, would you be able to do this?"

When the young man saw his mother's appearance, he got on the kang and patted her back gently while complaining angrily.

Seeing this, Li Jiefang was also afraid of doing anything to the old lady, so he quickly comforted him; "Auntie, don't worry, just have a fight. It's not a big deal. Let Brother De Biao go out and hide for a while. Once the leaders of the factory are relieved, I guess everything will be fine."

I don’t know if it was Li Jiefang’s words that had an effect, or the younger son’s slapping that took care of the problem. Li Debiao’s mother gasped for a while and finally regained her breath.

"My child, you don't need to comfort me. Auntie is fine. Whatever happens to that evil boy, let him take care of it himself. But no matter what, I still thank you, auntie. You are such a benevolent child. If my Debiao is half as good as yours, I will do the same." I can close my eyes with peace of mind.”

As he said that, he turned his head and looked out at the sky, and then said to Li Jiefang: "My child, it's getting late, and my aunt won't keep you any longer. You should go home as soon as possible to save your parents from worrying about it.

Besides, don't worry about De Biao's affairs. You finally have a job. Don't ruin your job because of that evil obstacle. "

After speaking to Li Jiefang, Li Debiao's mother turned to her youngest son and said, "Si'er, give me your kind and righteous brother."

After explaining everything, Li Debiao's mother lay down on the kang and closed her eyes.

"Let's go, I'll take you out."

Seeing that his mother was fine, brother Li Debiao looked better.Li Jiefang saw that he had spent a long time trying to find out anything useful about Xingzi, so he stood up in frustration and said: "Okay, I'll leave first, and you don't have to give it away. Take good care of your aunt at home." .”

After saying that, Li Jiefang walked out with his head drooped.

Li Debiao's brother didn't listen to him either. When he saw Li Jiefang lift the curtain and leave the house, he followed him out.

When the two of them reached the door of the courtyard, Li Jiefang, who was unwilling to give up, stopped and looked at Li Debiao's younger brother and said worriedly: "Little brother, I'm still a little worried about Brother Debiao.

If you know where he is, just tell me and I will go find him now. Otherwise, I will feel a little guilty if I don't repay my original kindness. "

"Brother, I really don't know where he is. Besides, my mother told you to leave that bastard alone. It's dark and cold here. You'd better go home quickly."

After brother Li Debiao finished speaking, when he saw Li Jiefang frowning and still talking, he spoke first, "Brother, I think you are also a person who is going through life. Take my advice and stay away from that bastard."

After saying that, Li Debiao's brother sighed and turned back to the courtyard.

When Li Debiao's brother could no longer be seen, Li Jiefang let out a sigh of relief, then turned around and walked towards the place where He Yuanchao was hiding with a look of disappointment.

"Section Chief, look, liberation is back."

"Well, looking at that boy's drooping head, I'm afraid our trip tonight was in vain."

Following the direction of the security guard's finger, He Yuanchao looked at Li Jiefang walking this way, smiled and whispered to the people around him.

As he was talking, Li Jiefang came to the front of the security department. Before He Yuanchao could speak, he said with a sad face: "The section chief has no chance tonight. Li Debiao's grandson is not at home, and his mother and his brother are not here either." Don’t know where he is?”

"Oh! You went to his house, tell me what happened?"

After hearing Li Jiefang's words, He Yuanchao said with some surprise.

Li Jiefang didn't even have any ink marks, so he tightened his cotton-padded jacket and told He Yuanchao in detail what happened after he entered the courtyard.

After hearing this, He Yuanchao thought about it for a moment, then happily patted Li Jiefang on the shoulder and said, "You've done a good job in liberating your boy. According to you, we may have to stay here for a while."

"Section Chief, you mean that Li Debiao's family knows where he is."

"Others may not know, but after listening to what you said, I think he definitely knows."

At this point, He Yuanchao glanced at Li Jiefang, who was a little confused, and then raised his hand to check the time before continuing: "Let's wait for half an hour. If there is no movement inside, then you can go back to the factory first."

"Then you, section chief, won't you go back with us?"

"Why, the section chief's whereabouts need to be reported to you."

After joking with Li Jiefang, who looked surprised, He Yuanchao asked the security guards to divide into two groups. One group would stare at him here, and the other group would go back to the parking place and wait, while also chatting with the driver. People in the province are anxious.

Li Debiao's house in the large courtyard.

After Li Debiao's brother sent Li Jiefang away, he was worried that his mother would fall into the same old habit, so he hurried home. As soon as he entered the back room, he saw his mother sitting up against the wall again as if nothing happened. As if waiting for him.

"Mom, are you okay?"

"Don't talk about it yet. When you sent the boy out, was there any movement outside?"

Looking at her little son who looked surprised, Li Debiao's mother nodded and asked impatiently.

Brother Li Debiao glanced at his mother suspiciously, and said with some confusion: "What's going on? It's the same as usual!"

After listening to her youngest son's words, Li Debiao's mother showed an expression of relief on her face.

"It seems that what this boy said tonight is probably true. Alas! Why can't these three boys let me live in peace for two days?"

After muttering, Li Debiao's mother thought for a while, then raised her head and whispered to her little son who was still confused: "Si'er, at eight o'clock in the evening, you go to Zheng Laopao's house on Baiguang Road and tell your third brother to go hide. Wait for a while and come back when this thing subsides."

After listening to his mother's words, brother Li Debiao stood up from the edge of the kang and asked with a surprised look on his face: "Mom, do you know where my three...that bastard is?"

After saying that, as if he had thought of something, brother Li Debiao sat down on the edge of the kang again. Without looking at his mother, he said firmly: "I won't go."

Seeing that her youngest son had a stubborn temper with her, Li Debiao's mother, who knew the reason, sighed and said: "Si'er, no matter what, he is still your brother. He broke bones and connected tendons. You can't bear to watch him let the steel roll Someone from the factory took him away?"

"It's better to capture him. Without him, what would our family be like? I won't say anything after the money is gone. But if you go out and ask about our family's reputation, it will stink for ten miles in the wind."

Looking at her youngest son with slumped shoulders, Li Debiao's mother secretly cursed her third son for not living up to expectations, and could only helplessly continue to persuade: "Mom, I know you resent him in your heart, but don't forget how he was when you were a child. Protecting you..."

Knowing that his mother was going to repeat the same old tune again, Li Debiao's brother turned around and interrupted her: "Mom, stop talking. Even if you make such a big deal this time, I won't go."

After saying that, he stood up and headed to the outhouse.

"Okay, you have grown up and your wings have hardened, and I, the crippled old woman, can no longer control you."

With that said, Li Debiao's mother reached out and took off the quilt covering her legs. She put her hands on the kang and began to pick up the crickets from the edge of the kang.

"Mom, what are you doing?"

Brother Li Debiao, who walked to the door, saw his mother's actions, grabbed her arm and said anxiously and angrily.

Li Debiao's mother struggled to stretch her arms outwards, and said in a harsh tone: "If you don't want to go, you won't go. You can't stop me, an old woman, from going by myself. Even if I crawl, I have to climb to Baiguang Road tonight."

The mother-in-law argued for a while, and brother Li Debiao saw that his mother was determined to go, so he had no choice but to say: "Okay, you can just stay at home and take care of yourself. Isn't it okay for me to go?"

Seeing that her youngest son had surrendered, Li Debiao's mother softened her expression and calmed down.

"Son, Mom knows that you are feeling bitter, so this time you should act as a filial piety to Mom."

After hearing his mother's soft words, brother Li Debiao sighed heavily and said nothing.

For a while, there was no movement in Li Debiao's house except for a small alarm clock on the kang that was still ticking.

(End of this chapter)