Siheyuan: I am a big capitalist after the founding of the People's Republic of China

At dawn, the old man went out to look for Director Zhao, who had sent the news about Li Zihang's parents last time. Last time, Director Zhao left a letter with his address information, saying that he could contact him anytime if he had any questions.

The old man, with a scruffy beard and red eyes, found Director Zhao and explained the matter. Director Zhao also notified the others. After all, as the only offspring of an old comrade, he was lost. It was reasonable to take care of him.

Besides, the old man is also a patriot. No matter what the reason is, Director Zhao has to help. So he uses official power to find the person safely.

When Li Zihang woke up, he found that his hands and feet were tied with hemp ropes. A piece of hemp cloth was stuffed into his mouth and tied with a towel.

Only the nostrils were left to breathe. I was startled. I wanted to stand up. But the hemp rope tied me into a shrimp shape and I couldn't stand up. Then I thought about what happened last night and thought I was kidnapped.

I suppressed my emotions and calmed myself down. I looked at the environment I was in. After looking around, I found that I should be in a secret room with the dim light shining through the skylight. The space was not big, only 3 meters wide and meters long. There were walls all around, and only one door was blocked by the cabinet board.

I lay on a pile of straw. There was an extinguished oil lamp hanging on the wall. After calming down, I lay on my side on the straw. I tilted my head and looked at the small skylight on the roof. I thought to myself, what the hell, who did I offend?

He hadn't lived a good life for two years before he had to suffer this torture. It was a question whether he could survive this time. He twisted his body carefully to see if he could break free from the rope. He found that the person who tied him up was really talented. This rope, this way of tying, even a cow couldn't break free.

I don't know how much time passed, but it was daybreak. I could still vaguely hear the tofu vendors shouting and occasionally the crowing of roosters.

When I was about to burst from holding my pee, there was finally movement from the blocked door. After the cabinet outside the door was moved away, a middle-aged man walked in from outside. Judging from his temperament and appearance, he didn't look like a good person at all.

Kidnapper: "Little brat, don't move. I'll take the towel off your mouth. But if you keep yelling, I'll stab you. Nod if you understand." After saying that, he gestured with the dagger in his hand towards himself.

Seeing the kidnapper like this, he nodded obediently. The kidnapper came over and untied the towel tied around his mouth, and took out the linen cloth that was gagged on his mouth. He took a deep breath and stretched his sore jaw. He said

Li Zihang: "Uncle, could you please untie my hands too? I want to go to the toilet. Don't worry, I won't run away or scream. Just don't hurt me."

Kidnapper: "You are quite smart, little brat. Okay, I will untie you. But if you dare to play tricks, you'd better think about how many times you can be stabbed by men."

After saying that, he untied Li Zihang's bound hands, but left the ropes on his feet untied. Then the kidnapper pointed to the toilet in the corner.

Li Zihang looked at the toilet in the corner, jumped to the toilet, took off his pants and urinated.

After peeing, Li Zihang let out a long sigh, put on his pants and said, "Uncle, are you kidnapping me for money or to kill me? If it's for money, I will definitely cooperate with you as long as you don't hurt me. If it's for my life, can you let me die with understanding?"

The kidnapper was also amused and said, "Okay, kid, you are not big, but you are smart. Don't worry, if I had killed you, you would still be alive. I cut your throat last night." After hearing what the kidnapper said, I felt relieved instantly. At least the kidnapper didn't get the money, and my life was safe.

Li Zihang: "Uncle, don't worry. I will definitely cooperate with you. As long as you promise not to hurt me, my grandparents will definitely use the money to redeem me. My family is very rich."

Kidnapper: "Boy, do you have any money? I have already found out. As long as you are honest, I will let you go after I get the money."

Li Zihan: "Don't worry, I will definitely cooperate with you. Can you please stop blocking my mouth? It's too uncomfortable."

Kidnapper: "You'd better not play tricks, kid. Think carefully, I'm here to get money, not to kill you. But if you shout and scream, you'll attract people. Then I can't get money from you, so I'll have to take your life."

After listening to the kidnapper's words, he nodded quickly and said he would not shout or scream. Then, the kidnapper tied Li Zihang's hands again. The kidnapper told him to stay still. Then he went out and blocked the door with a cabinet. Time passed by unknowingly, and Li Zihang felt that it was so long.

On the night when Li Zihang was kidnapped, the city of Sijiu looked normal on the surface. But secretly, there was a turmoil. Officially, the police and the National Security Bureau, secretly, Liu Dawai and a group of old friends in the old man's family were all trying to find out about Li Zihang.

Li Zihang, who was locked in the secret room, didn't know how long it had been. He looked up at the sky outside the skylight and felt that it was almost noon. He moved to the door and listened to the noise outside. After a long time, the sound of two people talking came from the room separated by a wall from the secret room.

Kidnapper 3: "Brother 2, I went out early in the morning to get information. The kid's family must be very anxious. Shouldn't the old man leave him alone for another two days before sending the letter? Then I can ask for a good price."

Kidnapper 2: "Xiaowu, wait down there and bring back some food. Don't let that kid starve to death. And take a look at the situation on the street to see if anyone is secretly trying to get information about that kid, and see how the police react. Oh, and go to a few city gates and see if there are any soldiers checking on people leaving the city."

Kidnapper 1: "Got it. Third brother,"

Kidnapper 2: "Xiaowu! Be careful when you go out. Don't let us get killed before we get the money. After all, this kid's family is the family of martyrs, so he must have official connections. Besides, the old man is rich and powerful, and we have no idea how many tricks he has in secret."

Kidnapper 1: "Don't worry, Brother 3. I will be careful."

After Li Zihang finished listening to the conversation between the two kidnappers, there was no movement outside. Based on his own judgment, one person should go out and the other should stay here to watch over him.

Li Zihang was so hungry that his stomach was growling when he heard the door open again. The kidnapper pushed open the cabinet and brought in a bowl of rice soup and a steamed bun. He put them on the ground and walked over to Li Zihang and untied him. He then kicked Li Zihang and told him to get up and eat.

Li Zihang took a few sips of rice soup and a bite of steamed bread from the bowl. He looked up at the kidnapper. Then he lowered his head and started eating again. To be honest, I had never eaten steamed bread at home before, but now I feel that it tastes especially good. After drinking a few sips of the rice soup, I still feel very hungry. I asked the kidnapper if he could give me some more. The kidnapper ignored him and walked out with the empty bowl.

Time passed quickly. Li Zihang, who didn't know the time, lay on the straw pile and looked up at the dark sky outside the skylight. He thought about his grandparents, who must be very anxious. If he was really killed, would his grandparents be able to survive?

While Li Zihang was daydreaming, another kidnapper came back. As soon as he entered the room, he said to his accomplice: "Third brother, I went out to get information today and found something bad."

The third kidnapper: "What's the matter, Xiaowu? What did you find out?"

Kidnapper Xiaowu: "I saw two groups of people on the street today, secretly or openly, trying to find that kid. There were also soldiers at the city gate checking people leaving the city. Especially those with children, the check was stricter. There were also a few people sitting in front of the tea shop at the city gate, staring at people coming and going. We really stirred up a hornet's nest."

The third kidnapper: "It seems that this kid has a great background. The previous plan may not work. If we don't plan it well, we may not only get the money, but also lose our lives...."