0p0 Chapter 157 The Dejected Xu Damao.
Chapter 157 The Dejected Xu Damao.
After spending four days in Hong Kong, Yang Ke bid farewell to Lou Xiao'e and returned to Kyoto with Yu Li.
After the handover was completed at the factory, Yang Ke didn't have to go to work today, so he returned to the courtyard house early.
"Yang Ke is back."
"So, do you know about Xu Damao's family?"
As soon as Yang Ke entered the courtyard, he was stopped by several middle-aged women at the entrance. The one who asked Yang Ke the question was the third aunt.
"What's wrong, Auntie? I just went on a business trip for the factory for a few days to make purchases. Is there anything wrong?"
Yang Ke pretended not to know anything and asked questions.
"Lou Xiao'e from the backyard ran away two days ago!"
"They took the children with them and left Xu Damao a divorce letter. Xu Damao went crazy when he saw it at home."
"After failing to find the child and returning home, Sha Zhu mocked Xu Damao, and was chased and beaten up. Both of them had bruises on their faces and had to rest for two days before they could go back to work."
The three women started talking about the big events that had happened in the courtyard these past few days.
"That's quite serious. What about Damao?"
Yang Ke didn't expect that Sha Zhu would still dare to provoke Xu Damao at this time; he would probably have to accept the beating even if he got beaten up.
"He should go back to his parents' house for a couple of days, since people will definitely gossip about him if he stays here."
The three women weren't sure either, but they made a rough guess.
That makes sense, though. Xu Damao's parents do have their own place to live in Kyoto, so it's normal for them to stay there for a couple of days to avoid gossip.
Yang Ke listened without saying much, nodded to the women, and went back to his house.
"Da Mao, you're back."
Xu Damao must have been waiting for Yang Ke to come back. He had only been home for two hours when he returned to the courtyard house and was greeted by several older women.
"Brother Yang."
However, Xu Damao was in no mood to pay attention to anyone else at this time, and went directly to Yang Ke's house to knock on the door.
"Da Mao? Come in."
Yang Ke heard Xu Damao's voice and let him in.
"Brother Yang, could you use your connections to help me find Lou Xiao'e and my two children, and see where they are?"
Upon entering, Xu Damao was disheveled and looked extremely dejected, but he quickly became very nervous and asked Yang Ke questions.
"Yes, Damao, I've heard about what happened to you."
"Don't worry, I'll go ask for you right away, but..."
Yang Ke nodded with a concerned look, but rubbed his hands together as he stood up, giving a subtle hint.
"Don't worry, Brother Yang, I won't let you do this favor for nothing. I just want a result."
Xu Damao probably knew that Lou Xiao'e wouldn't be coming back, but he just wanted to know why she left and took his two children with her. He was willing to pay any amount of money for her.
"Okay, don't worry, Damao, I'll have someone go and find out the situation for you right now."
Yang Ke nodded, looking serious, indicating that he would take care of the matter.
That's right, apart from him, very few people know about this.
"Thank you, Brother Yang."
Xu Damao was deeply moved after hearing this.
In the past few days, Lou Xiao'e suddenly disappeared, and many people have mocked and ridiculed Xu Damao.
Who told him to marry a rich girl and live a life of luxury? Now that she's run away, it's no wonder people are secretly mocking him.
After going out for a short walk to show Xu Damao what he was doing, Yang Ke returned to the courtyard house after eating and drinking his fill.
That evening, Qin Huairu, knowing that Yang Ke had returned, naturally came over to catch up.
"You and Lou Xiao'e?"
While others were unaware, Qin Huairu had some idea about Lou Xiao'e and Yang Ke's affair.
How did she know? Naturally, it was because Yang Ke never came back home after drinking at Xu Damao's house, and she was very familiar with Yang Ke, so she guessed it.
"Speak up."
Yang Ke directly nudged Qin Huairu.
"I think you've gotten a bit cocky lately. I was thinking of giving you some benefits if you behave well recently, but I'll pass now."
Yang Ke immediately began to punish Qin Huairu.
"What's the benefit? I'm just chatting idly, and look how well I behave!"
After Qin Huairu finished speaking, she swallowed and begged Yang Ke for mercy.
She knew Yang Ke had no reason to lie to her; she had indeed become a little carried away because she often came here at night to eat and drink well.
"It's nothing. I bought a lot of good fabric this time, and I was thinking of giving you a few pieces so you can make clothes for your kids."
"Since you have the leisure to gossip, you must have plenty to eat and wear, otherwise you wouldn't have the time to do so."
Yang Ke glanced at Qin Huairu and pointed to the fabrics displayed next to the wardrobe.
“They won’t dare to do it again. My child keeps calling him Uncle Yang, so please give the child some fabric.”
Qin Huairu was also very excited when she heard that it was cloth, and immediately started to act coquettishly.
Clothes weren't cheap at that time; a simple one would cost around 10 yuan, and a thick cotton coat made of better fabric would be even more expensive.
It's not uncommon for most families to wear the same clothes for ten years, let alone the Jia family, who certainly couldn't afford to buy one.
"Then it depends on your performance."
Yang Ke whispered something in Qin Huairu's ear.
"Oh, will this work?"
Qin Huairu was conflicted after hearing this.
She had never heard of such a thing before, so naturally she wasn't very willing.
However, despite saying that, she didn't stop Yang Ke when he took action.
Day 2.
"What's wrong with Sister Qin?"
As everyone went to work together, Sha Zhu noticed that Qin Huairu was walking a little strangely, and quickly asked her what was wrong.
After Sha Zhu's blind date was interrupted again, he no longer hoped to find a wife. He just wanted to find Qin Huairu, so he became a simp again, showering her with concern every day.
"It's nothing. I slept on one side last night, and my thigh is a little numb."
Qin Huairu gave a strange explanation.
No one thought much of it, mainly because very few people would think of this particular point.
Yang Ke naturally followed the crowd and, seeing Qin Huairu easily steer the conversation away from the topic, also marveled at her impressive acting skills.
After arriving at the factory, Yang Ke went to work as usual, but Yu Haitang still came looking for him at noon.
"Brother Yang, how is my sister doing after she went there?"
Yu Haitang was very concerned about this matter.
It wasn't really just because of Yu Li's situation, but also so that I could explain things to my family and learn about things in Hong Kong.
"Your sister lives in a luxury mansion in Hong Kong with a nanny to take care of her, and she gets to see the sea view every day."
Yang Ke teased Yu Haitang.
Since she loved to have fun and couldn't bear to leave Yang Ke, she can only find an opportunity to go to Hong Kong with him later.
"what?"
Yu Haitang never expected to have such a good life in Hong Kong. She thought that she would be unfamiliar with the place and people there, and at most she would just have a place to stay. Surrounded by strangers, life would be troublesome.
"That's normal. You underestimate your brother Yang."
"However, if you regret it, I might consider it in a few days."
Yang Ke helped Qin Huairu figure things out yesterday, so today he set his sights on Yu Haitang.
"We can talk about it when you get there over the weekend. Besides, the warehouse manager isn't my sister now."
When Yu Haitang saw Yang Ke touching her thigh, she immediately slapped him away, even though they were in the office.
That's right, Yang Ke got a promotion after returning yesterday and now has his own small office.
"Okay, okay, I was just kidding."
"But you don't need to worry about the warehouse management. I've found someone else to replace your sister."
Yang Ke doesn't necessarily need to be from the courtyard house; he can naturally recognize other people as well.
The person who replaced Yu Li was also a character in the play, and that person was You Fengxia.