Siheyuan: The romantic and suave Xu Damao

Not long after, he returned with another policeman who had just left. The three of them came to the huge bronze tripod, stood in a triangular formation, and then each stretched out his hands to hold up the tripod, preparing to move it together.

"Be careful, this guy said this thing is an antique from thousands of years ago. I'll count to three, and then we'll lift it together. Don't drop or bump it!"

However, the bronze tripod was unexpectedly heavy. Although they tried their best to lift it, after just a few steps, the faces of the three people turned red due to excessive force, and they finally had to stop.

Seeing this situation, Xu Damao on the side quickly stepped forward to help without hesitation.

Xu Damao was very strong, and the four of them worked together and exerted all their strength to lift the tripod out of the warehouse, and then locked the door tightly, as if it was an indestructible castle. Then, they lifted the tripod to an iron gate.

Captain Zhao took out the key and opened the iron door easily. The four of them carefully carried the tripod in. After putting the tripod away, Xu Damao looked around like a hound. He saw rows of rifles leaning against the wall, like soldiers ready to go. On the shelves in the middle were wooden boxes. It was obvious that they were either bullets or grenades...

"Brother, you are really strong. I am really troubling you this time. Xiao Li, take this brother to the warehouse and let him take his things away."

"Yes, Captain Zhao!"

Xu Damao politely greeted and said goodbye to the two men, took a reluctant look at the bronze tripod, then turned around and left with the policeman named Xiao Li.

"Alas, if I want to see this tripod again, I can only go to the National Museum and view it through bulletproof glass..."

Xu Damao sighed inwardly, muttering as he walked, and went to the warehouse with Xiao Li. He took his things, filled in the items he had taken in a notebook, and left the Public Security Bureau with a sense of relief...

With the ringing of the bicycle bell, Xu Damao rode his bicycle slowly towards home. When he arrived at the door of his house, night had already fallen and the whole sky was pitch black.

As for the items brought out from the Public Security Bureau, Xu Damao carefully put them all into his personal space.

After parking his bicycle, Xu Damao pushed it into the courtyard. At this moment, he suddenly noticed that Yan Jiecheng was staring at him furtively.

"Hey! Brother Jie Cheng, what are you doing standing at the door?" Xu Damao asked curiously.

Xu Damao was seen holding the rear diagonal bar of the bicycle with one hand, and easily lifting the entire bicycle with the other hand, and then walked into the courtyard as if nothing had happened.

Seeing this, Yan Jiecheng hurried forward and said, "Brother Damao, I am waiting for you here. My father told me to invite you to our house immediately if I see you. It seems that there is something important to discuss."

Xu Damao frowned and asked in confusion: "Oh? Did your father mention what it was specifically about?"

Yan Jiecheng shook his head and scratched his head and said, "Well... I'm not too sure. Just now it seemed like the second uncle came over with some food and specifically asked my father to have a drink and a meal with you."

"Okay, I'll be there right after I park the car. You should go back quickly, it's very cold outside."

"Okay, Brother Damao, you must come. I'll go back first." Yan Jiecheng rubbed his nose with his sleeve, sucked back the snot hanging around his mouth, and then ran home like a rabbit.

After Xu Damao got home, he parked his bicycle securely and locked it. He hesitated for a moment, then took out an oil-paper bag from his pocket, which contained a bag of cold-mixed pork head. Then, he walked towards Yan Bugui's house.

"Hey, Damao, you're here. Come in and sit down. Lao Liu and Lao Yan are both inside."

At this moment, the third aunt was busy in the kitchen. When she looked up and saw Xu Damao entering the yard, she quickly put down the work in her hands and came out to greet him.

"I understand, Auntie. I'll go in right away." Xu Damao responded, reached out to push open the door of the main room, and stepped in.

Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong were sitting at the table, on which three side dishes had been placed, including a plate of boiled peanuts, a plate of braised tofu and a plate of cold pork liver.

"Oh, I can still see some flesh today..."

Xu Damao secretly complained in his heart.

"Brother Damao is here! Come on, come on, sit over here. I'll go get a bottle of good wine. I need to have a good drink today! Haha, I have good news to tell you. Old Liu got a promotion!"

"Oh! What kind of official is this? Old Yan, I think, if Damao hadn't come over today, you would have been reluctant to take out the wine! Hahahaha..."

Even though Liu Haizhong said that he didn't care about the size of the official position, his eyes, which were narrowed into slits due to smiling, had already betrayed him - at this moment, the joy in his heart was about to burst!

"Oh my goodness, the second uncle actually got promoted! That's great, we must have a couple of drinks to celebrate!"

While Xu Damao was saying auspicious words of congratulation, he put the paper bag in his hand on the table and opened it. Inside the bag were slices of delicious braised pork head. He then took out a pack of cigarettes, took out two and handed them to Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong.

"Old Liu, look at how sensible Damao is. He knows you are happy today, so he specially brought delicious dishes. Look at yourself now. For such a big happy event, you are reluctant to even buy a chicken!" Yan Bugui teased Liu Haizhong with a smile on his face.

"Hey, I wanted to get a chicken, but I didn't find any chicken shops open! Why don't you go ask around and see which chicken shops are closed today? Damao, I haven't seen you for a while. I feel like you've grown a lot taller! Wow, look at your body, so strong!"

Liu Haizhong gave an awkward explanation and changed the subject.

"You guys take your time eating, I'll go get the wine." Yan Bugui said as he stood up and turned to walk towards the room.

"Uncle, congratulations! I think you will definitely become the team leader this time?" Xu Damao asked with a smile on his face.

"Hehe, that's right! I have to thank you and Old Yan for reminding me. I can't be so impetuous in doing things in the future. I must learn to control my emotions and think carefully before taking action."

"That way, there won't be so much unrest at home. Damao, we'll have to have a few drinks later!"