Siheyuan: Started in 1950, third-level cook

Chapter 1112, in my opinion, is unnecessary.

Did we miss something?

These words immediately perked up the previously dejected crowd.

Hey, with so many people searching the whole yard, how could they miss one place? Doesn't that mean the calligraphy might be hidden there?

Once we find that calligraphy, we won't need to go to the security office anymore.

"Uncle, where did we miss?"

"Which nook or cranny, or which side room?"

"Could it be the cellar? But someone just went to the cellar and found nothing."

The residents are all actively discussing it.

"Where haven't we searched yet?" Section Chief Lü of the Security Department stared at Yan Bugui.

Yan Bugui calmly pointed and said, "If I remember correctly, hasn't the old lady's room been searched yet?"

A deaf old lady?

Upon hearing this, the residents quickly came to their senses.

The weather has been terribly hot lately, so the deaf old lady who usually likes to go out for some fresh air hasn't been going out much, and her presence in the courtyard has also diminished considerably.

Everyone in the hospital had just gathered in the backyard, but they were all thinking about the deaf old lady.

Because the deaf old lady was half-buried in the earth, she didn't have the ability to sneak in and pick locks, and had no reason to steal the calligraphy from Chen Jun's house.

So they subconsciously ignored the deaf old lady.

"Third Uncle, what do you mean by that? Do you suspect the old lady of stealing?" Sha Zhu was a little unhappy.

Back when He Daqing ran away to Baozhou, only the deaf old lady in the entire courtyard genuinely cared about him.

Not only did they bring him food, but they even said they would leave the house to him. They were much better than the hypocritical Yi Zhonghai.

So now that Yan Bugui has mentioned that the deaf old lady's room hasn't been searched yet, Sha Zhu jumps out.

The others chimed in, "There's no need for the old lady's room. How could she possibly steal anything?"

"Even if she wanted to steal it, she probably couldn't. The old lady needs a cane to walk now, so she can't open the door lock."

"Yes, the old lady hasn't been going out much lately, so she probably doesn't even know about that calligraphy."

"Hey!"

Yan Bugui said unhappily, "Everyone, I didn't suspect the old lady. I just said we forgot about the old lady's room. What if a thief hid something there?"

"If we find that calligraphy, we won't need to go to the security office."

Upon hearing this, the residents all fell silent.

Yan Bugui was right. No matter what the situation, as long as they found that calligraphy, they wouldn't have to go to the steel mill's security department for interrogation.

It's dinnertime now, and going to the security office might take until late, which could affect my work or school the next day.

"Which room does the old lady live in?" Section Chief Lü asked.

Yan Bugui pointed, and looking in that direction, Section Chief Lü nodded.

Section Chief Lü remembered this deaf old lady; she was a recipient of the "Five Guarantees" (a government-provided social welfare program for the elderly) in the courtyard. It was said that she had previously delivered straw sandals to the team and had some connection with Director Yang.

But friendship aside, Section Chief Lü didn't care about any of that.

Since we missed this spot, we must search for it!

Everyone in the hospital was searched; no one was allowed to make exceptions. Just be mindful of your attitude during the search.

So Section Chief Lü waved his hand and said, "Go search it."

The security officer nodded, but just as they were about to knock on the door, Jia Zhangshi suddenly jumped out.

"No, do you have any conscience? Do you even understand what it means to respect the elderly and care for the young?"

"This old lady is so old, how dare you doubt her? Believe me, if you disturb her, you'll each get a walking stick later!"

Jia Zhangshi stood directly in front of the door, looking quite self-righteous.

At that moment, the deaf old lady seemed to have become Jia Zhangshi's ancestor.

"Jia Zhangshi, get out of here!" Xu Damao cursed impatiently.

Why don't you usually show respect to deaf old ladies? Now you're suddenly jumping out to pretend to be a good person.

"Pah! You, Xu Damao, are the worst bastard in the whole hospital. The old lady doted on you when you were little, and she even helped you pee!" Jia Zhangshi pointed at Xu Damao's nose and started cursing.

Even the shameless Xu Damao couldn't help but frown when he heard Jia Zhangshi's cursing.

Jia Zhangshi, are you out of your mind? Why did you suddenly bring up the topic of urination?

I, Xu Damao, am at least a decent man!

“One thing at a time. By stopping the search, you're only making the old lady more suspicious!” Xu Damao replied.

Sha Zhu, who was standing on the other side, also stepped forward: "Jia Zhangshi, get out of the way, I'll go explain to the old lady."

The only place in the courtyard that hasn't been searched yet is the room of the deaf old lady. Everyone in the courtyard is hoping to find something in her room so that they won't have to line up to go to the security office.

At this moment, Jia Zhangshi jumped out to stop them, which was clearly not right.

Sha Zhu wasn't sure if Jia Zhangshi was in the wrong, or if both Jia Zhangshi and the deaf old lady were acting strangely, so he stepped forward, grabbed Jia Zhangshi's arm, and tried to pull her aside.

Unexpectedly, Madam Jia Zhang seemed to have taken the wrong medicine today, shouting that Sha Zhu was a bad person and unfilial.

Section Chief Lü was very experienced in dealing with this kind of tantrum and bullying. He immediately sent two men to grab Jia Zhangshi's arms and take her aside like a prisoner.

Without Jia Zhangshi's obstruction, Sha Zhu walked to the deaf old lady's door and knocked twice.

Who is it?

After knocking seven or eight times, the old deaf woman's frail voice finally came from inside the house.

"Grandma, it's me, Zhu Zi!"

Hearing the noise from inside, Sha Zhu cheerfully pushed open the door and asked the deaf old lady inside, "Grandma, something's gone missing from our yard. The security department and the police are helping us look for it. Why didn't you come out to see what was going on?"

The deaf old woman waved her hand: "Didn't hear you~"

did not hear?

Hey, that's a reasonable reason.

After all, the deaf old lady's usual image is that she is hard of hearing and often cannot hear what others are saying.

"Well, we've searched the whole courtyard, inside and out, except for your place. How about I help you out for some fresh air so the security guards can come in and look for you?" Sha Zhu said patiently, squatting down next to the deaf old lady.

"Hey, okay!"

The deaf old lady raised her hand, and Sha Zhu quickly helped her up.

After helping the deaf old lady outside, Jia Zhangshi became even more anxious.

Damn it, why does this deaf old lady listen to Sha Zhu so much? She comes out just because I tell her to?

"Oh dear, old lady, they were trying to search your house. They made a complete mess of it."

"What?! I can't hear you!"

The deaf old lady was too lazy to pay attention to Jia Zhangshi, so she waved her hand to indicate that she had a problem with her hearing.

Actually, the deaf old lady knew perfectly well what had happened today.

She could probably guess who did it.

It was Chen Jun who lost the item, and the deaf old lady didn't like him, so she didn't come out when the whole hospital gathered.