My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 337: Xu, Liu, and Yan Set a Trap

Liu Haizhong looked at the two of them, frowned, and asked, "So what should we do next? We can't just let it go like this."

Xu Damao's eyes darted around, a sly smile appearing on his face. He beckoned to the two men and said, "Second Uncle, Third Uncle, come here. I'll tell you a plan."

As he spoke, Xu Damao lowered his voice, leaned close to their ears, and whispered his thoughts.

Liu Haizhong and Yan Fugui's eyes lit up as they listened. After they finished, Liu Haizhong couldn't help but burst into laughter, nodding repeatedly and saying, "Good! Good! Good! Xu Damao, only you could come up with such a wicked plan, it's brilliant!"

Yan Fugui nodded in satisfaction, a calculating smile on his face.

Xu Damao smiled modestly and said, "Isn't this because I've been spending a lot of time with you two gentlemen and have been gradually influenced by you two? I just thought a little more than you did."

Hearing Xu Damao's praise, Yan Fugui and Liu Hai were very pleased and their faces were full of pride.

Xu Damao rolled his eyes, looked at Liu Haizhong, and said with a smile, "Second Uncle, if this matter is to be accomplished, we still need you to speak on our behalf. Jia Zhangshi is the one who listens to you the most, so you are the most suitable person to do it."

Yan Fugui stood to the side without saying a word, silently supporting Xu Damao's suggestion.

Liu Haizhong thought for a moment, then nodded without hesitation and said, "Okay, no problem. I'll go talk to Jia Zhangshi right away. After all, the Jia family and the He family have never gotten along, and Qin Huairu is especially resented by Jia Zhangshi. This matter will definitely be settled."

After the three of them reached an agreement, they went their separate ways.

When Yan Fugui returned home, his third aunt was already waiting anxiously. As soon as she saw him, she rushed forward and asked him anxiously, "Old Yan, what were you two discussing when you went out? You were being so secretive."

Yan Fugui glanced at his wife, then at his eldest son Yan Jiecheng standing to the side, carefully closed the door, and made sure no one was eavesdropping before lowering his voice and recounting to the two men in detail how he had bribed Jia Zhangshi to apologize that day, as well as the plan he had discussed with Xu Damao and Liu Haizhong.

After hearing this, both the three aunties and Yan Jiecheng showed expressions of disbelief.

The third aunt said with some concern, "Wouldn't it be a bit inappropriate to do this? After all, it's scheming against people behind their backs. If we get caught, our family's reputation will be ruined."

Yan Fugui glared at the third aunt and said dismissively, "What's wrong with it? Besides, I didn't do anything personally. Xu Damao came up with the plan, Liu Haizhong relayed the message, and Jia Zhangshi was the one who started the trouble. What does this have to do with our family? If anything happens, it won't be our responsibility."

After saying that, he looked at Yan Jiecheng seriously and solemnly instructed him: "Remember, you must not say a word about this to any outsiders, not even to other family members, understand? This matter is of great importance, and if it is leaked, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Looking at his father's serious expression, Yan Jiecheng nodded earnestly and said, "Don't worry, Dad, I know the importance of this matter and I will definitely not say a word about it."

At the hospital entrance, Qin Huairu gently handed a lunchbox to He Daqing.

He Daqing looked at Qin Huairu, paused for a moment, and slowly said, "I've already talked to Zhuzi about the house, and he agreed."

Hearing He Yuzhu finally agree, Qin Huairu was secretly delighted. She never expected that the house issue could be settled so easily.

She immediately put on a look of grievance and gratitude, and nodded slightly. He Daqing glanced at her, said nothing more, took the lunchbox, and turned to walk into the hospital.

Watching He Daqing's figure disappear into the hospital entrance, Qin Huairu turned around. In that instant, a slight smile crept onto her lips, her heart filled with a triumphant smugness.

Not long after, Qin Huairu returned to the courtyard house at No. 95.

She had just reached the courtyard gate when a figure rushed towards the central courtyard in a panic—it was Liu Guangtian.

Liu Guangtian rushed to Liu Haizhong, panting, and said, "Dad, Qin Huairu is back!"

Liu Haizhong looked up at Liu Guangtian and asked in a deep voice, "Was she alone, or did she come back with He Daqing?"

Liu Guangtian, panting, replied, "She's all alone."

Upon hearing that it was only Qin Huairu, Liu Hai was overjoyed and immediately instructed Liu Guangtian, "Go and tell Xu Damao and Yan Fugui about this. I'll go find Jia Zhangshi."

Liu Guangtian nodded and immediately ran to inform Xu Damao and Yan Fugui.

Qin Huairu quickly walked into the central courtyard. As soon as she stood still, her eyes suddenly lit up—there was a large black ten-yuan note lying on the ground.

She looked around; the courtyard was empty, without a single person in sight.

Qin Huairu hesitated for a moment, then quietly squatted down, pretending to tie her shoelaces, and casually grabbed the money in her hand before quickly walking towards the backyard.

This scene was witnessed in its entirety by Jia Zhangshi, Liu Haizhong, Xu Damao, Yan Fugui, and Liu Guangtian, who were hiding in the shadows.

The group exchanged knowing smiles, their understanding unspoken.

Yan Fugui looked at Jia Zhangshi and asked in a low voice, "Did you make the mark on the money as I asked you to?"

Madam Jia patted her chest and assured her, "Don't worry, it's written very clearly. I guarantee that Qin Huairu won't be able to see it unless she looks closely."

The group exchanged glances and then broke into smug smiles again.

Liu Haizhong looked at Liu Guangtian: "Guangtian, you continue to keep an eye on Qin Huairu, don't let her spend the money."

Jia Zhangshi was about to call for help when Xu Damao quickly stopped her, saying, "It's too coincidental to shout about losing money now. Let's wait a bit."

About half an hour later, Jia Zhangshi's heart-wrenching cries suddenly came from the middle courtyard.

"Help! Help! Catch a thief!"

Upon hearing the shouts, everyone in the courtyard couldn't help but run towards the central courtyard to see what had happened.

Liu Haizhong, Xu Damao, and Yan Fugui rushed out immediately.

Once most of the people had arrived, Liu Haizhong deliberately put on a stern face and asked, "Jia Zhangshi, what are you shouting about?"

Upon seeing Liu Haizhong, Jia Zhangshi immediately burst into tears, crying out, "Second Uncle, there's a thief in our yard! My money has been stolen!"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked surprised.

Yan Fugui pretended to be serious and said, "Ms. Jia, are you sure your money was stolen? You can't fool us."

Jia Zhangshi repeatedly assured him, "Second Uncle, Third Uncle, I, Jia Zhangshi, may be a little greedy for small gains, but how could I dare lie about something like this? Ten whole dollars! That's a week's worth of food for my family!"

Seeing Jia Zhangshi crying so sincerely, everyone started to discuss it.

Someone whispered, "Was the Jia family's money really stolen?"

Someone chimed in, "Judging from her expression, she doesn't seem to be faking it."

Some people questioned, "What money could the Jia family possibly have that could have been stolen?"

While crying, Jia Zhangshi kept cursing, "Which heartless bastard stole my money! He has no conscience!"

Seeing that everyone was discussing it, Xu Damao immediately pretended to be serious and said, "Second Uncle, this is a big deal. Our courtyard has been rated as an excellent courtyard every year. We must take this matter seriously."

Liu Haizhong nodded seriously: "Yes, this matter must be taken seriously."

Yan Fugui then spoke up, "However, I've been in the front yard all day and haven't seen any outsiders come in."

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately became suspicious of each other, seeing everyone as a thief.