Chapter 429 Farce
Chapter 429 Farce
Xu Damao was sweating profusely and breathing rapidly, as if driven by an invisible force. He hurriedly passed through the narrow alleys of the courtyard. Every step he took was extremely heavy, and the stone pavement under his feet seemed to be responding to his anxiety.
He went straight to Yang Jianye's residence, his angry eyes fixed on the tightly closed wooden door, as if he could see through it.
"Yang Jianye! Come out!" He waved his arms vigorously and clenched his fists. Every knock on the door was accompanied by the vibration of the door frame and a loud "bang bang" sound. The sound echoed in the quiet courtyard, disturbing the tranquility of the afternoon.
His face turned red with anger, his lips were tightly pursed, and his eyes flashed with unquestionable determination.
The people in the yard were attracted by the sudden noise and came out of their rooms or yards. Some were wearing pajamas, some were holding unfinished lunch in their hands, and their faces were full of surprise and curiosity.
They whispered to each other, and from time to time their eyes looked at Xu Damao's figure that was almost out of control.
"What's wrong with Xu Damao today? He's so angry." An old lady whispered to her neighbor with a frown on her face.
"Who knows? I'm afraid he's having another fight with that kid Yang Jianye." Another person shook his head, a trace of helplessness on his face.
Seeing that there was still no movement inside the door, Xu Damao's anger grew more intense like a flame poured with oil.
He took a few steps back, took a deep breath, then rushed forward and kicked the door hard. The door made a loud bang, and the air around it seemed to freeze for a moment.
"Yang Jianye, do you think you can solve the problem by hiding? I'm telling you, if you don't come out today, I'll tear down this door!"
Xu Damao's voice was a little hoarse due to anger. His eyes were wide open and the veins on his forehead were bulging, making him look particularly ferocious.
The people around were startled by his actions and took a few steps back, fearing that they would be affected by this sudden storm.
Some people began to discuss in a low voice, speculating what kind of grudge there was between the two. Some people tried to step forward to dissuade them, but when they saw Xu Damao's expression, they finally chose to remain silent.
"Xu Damao, calm down and don't be impulsive!" Finally, an older man stood up. Although his voice was not loud, it carried an unquestionable majesty. He slowly walked towards Xu Damao, trying to calm his anger.
However, Xu Damao was no longer willing to listen to any advice. He turned to face the crowd, his eyes full of provocation and anger:
"If any of you know where Yang Jianye has gone, you'd better tell me now! Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!" After saying that, he kicked the door again, as if he wanted to vent all his dissatisfaction and anger on this innocent door.
However, facing Xu Damao's anger and accusations, the people around him seemed to have their mouths held down by an invisible force. In the silence, only Xu Damao's panting and the occasional barking of dogs in the distance broke the oppression.
There might be a flash of sympathy or a hint of fear in their eyes, but they all chose to remain silent, fearing that they would accidentally become victims of this storm.
Seeing this, Xu Damao was so angry that he was shaking all over. He stomped his feet so hard that the ground seemed to tremble.
He pointed at the crowd, his fingers trembling slightly with anger, and the muscles on his face twisted, as if he wanted to pour out all his dissatisfaction and resentment through this mouth:
"You are a bunch of heartless people! My Xu family treats you well on weekdays. Didn't I get any benefits from you when I went to the countryside last time? Now that I am in trouble, you are all cowards, not daring to say a word!"
His voice became louder and louder, his tone filled with disappointment and anger, as if he wanted to vent all the grievances and unwillingness in his heart.
However, his accusations did not receive any response, but instead made the people around him retreat even more. Some even turned around quietly and wanted to leave this place of trouble.
At this moment, an elderly neighbor finally couldn't stand it anymore. He stepped forward tremblingly, his eyes showing both sympathy for Xu Damao and helplessness about the current situation.
He sighed and said, "Xu Damao, please stop scolding me. We all know you are feeling miserable, but Yang Jianye and Qin Huairu left a long time ago. I heard they packed up their things and left overnight. We don't know where they went."
At this point, he sighed, as if he also felt sorry for Xu Damao's experience. After hearing the news, Xu Damao froze.
His eyes widened, his pupils reflecting disbelief and shock. His mouth opened slightly, but he didn't say anything for a long time. The expression on his face quickly changed from anger to astonishment, and then to a deep loss and despair.
"They... How could they..." Xu Damao murmured to himself, as if he could not accept this cruel fact. He turned away, no longer looking at the silent neighbors, but fell into deep thought alone.
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