Siheyuan: This is really immoral

After the meal, the sun, like an old man in his twilight years, slowly poured its last rays of light of the day onto the distant city of Sijiu.

The afterglow was like a thin layer of golden gauze, gently covering every corner of this ancient city.

Ye Qiangguo inadvertently caught a glimpse of the dazzling red light reflected from the roof shining on himself.

The sudden light instantly aroused his interest, and he suggested taking Lin Zhuang to the imperial city tower to take a look.

Lin Zhuang did not object to Ye Qiangguo's proposal.

After all, the night has not yet fallen completely, and there is still a long time before the evening education of the stick.

Moreover, he was full of curiosity about the tower in front of him, which had not been repaired many times in later generations, and wanted to see with his own eyes what it really looked like at this moment.

More importantly, Linzhuang has always longed to stand in the place that witnessed an important moment in history - the place where the teacher shouted "Long live the people!"

Imagining the shocking scene of that year, he couldn't help but feel excited.

However, since they were still quite far from the imperial city tower, if they just walked, it would be dark by the time they reached their destination. So, Ye Qiangguo waved his hand without hesitation, quickly found a car, and handed the keys to Lin Zhuang, indicating that he would drive forward.

In a blink of an eye, Lin Zhuang drove the car smoothly to the nearby area, and he and Ye Qiangguo walked slowly forward.

Slowly opening my eyes, the sight that came into view was shocking.

That touch of red stands there quietly. Although not as bright and eye-catching as it was presented in later generations, it exudes a unique and profound charm, as if carrying the vicissitudes of time and the weight of history.

If you look closely, you can find that the color is slightly dull, with a hint of oldness. However, it is this unobtrusive color that can arouse people's reverie and contemplation of the past.

Moving my eyes towards the top of the city wall, I saw that its surface was covered with damage marks of varying sizes, just like the marks left by time gently passing through this ancient building.

These obvious or minor damages are all powerful evidence of its experience and witnessing of historical changes. They silently tell the stories that have happened here - the smoke of war, the change of dynasties, the joys and sorrows of the people... Each scar is engraved with a past, becoming an indelible memory of this ancient country with thousands of years of history.

However, Lin Zhuang also noticed that there were lightning protection facilities everywhere on the city wall. Perhaps it was because technology was not as advanced as it would be in later generations, that it was so obvious now.

He slowly turned his head and his eyes fell on Uncle Ye who was standing beside him. He was standing there quietly, his face as calm as water, as if nothing around him could disturb his inner peace. His eyes were like a deep pool of water, staring at the tower that was just a stone's throw away.

The tower was majestic and magnificent, but Uncle Ye's eyes showed no trace of emotion. He just watched silently.

“It’s bitter…”

After a long while, he slowly opened his mouth and sighed.

Lin Zhuang was puzzled and asked, "Bitter?"

"It's just bitter..." Ye Qiangguo heard Lin Zhuang's doubts, quickly wiped his eyes, and then said:

"Natural disasters... have been going on for more than two years. We held a meeting this afternoon. The content of the meeting was very simple - what would happen if there were still such large-scale natural disasters next year?"

"After a lot of data deduction, we don't think about the good or bad side, and just assume that natural disasters remain at this level. Do you know what the result is?"

Lin Zhuang was silent for a moment. In fact, he didn't need to deduce. He knew the approximate number, but he didn't dare to say it.

Ye Qiangguo didn't think much about it. Seeing that Lin Zhuang didn't answer, he simply thought that he didn't know.

"Forty million..."

"If next year is still like this, plus the deaths in the past two years, the number will be a full 40 million."

The old man was obviously very emotional, but Lin Zhuang couldn't tell him anything from his experience of more than 60 years later, so he could only comfort him: "Uncle, we Chinese have been through ups and downs for thousands of years. We have experienced all kinds of situations, big and small. This is a natural disaster, not a man-made disaster. We can only do our best and leave it to fate."

"Ugh......"

After listening to Lin Zhuang's words, Ye Qiangguo was silent for a long time, and finally all his emotions turned into a long sigh.

He also knew that human power is limited and it is difficult to overcome nature.

Even when we were fighting, we had to rely on God to give us good weather, let alone this kind of extreme weather...

But everyone, from top to bottom, was concerned about this matter.

But there is no way, with internal and external troubles, it is a turbulent time.

No matter what, you have to smile and say: It's okay when you are outside.

He was just expressing his true feelings in front of Lin Zhuang.

"Every day, we send people to visit the disaster-stricken areas, and we also receive reports from the locals. We combine these reports and see... the worst-hit areas have been without food for more than 80 days. The wild vegetables in the fields and the wild fruits in the mountains have long been eaten up. Most people eat Guanyin soil to fill their stomachs."

"What is Guanyin soil... In fact, it is just mud. It cannot be absorbed by the human body. Eating a little bit is not a big deal. But if you eat Guanyin soil every day to fill your stomach, there will be more and more soil in your stomach and intestines that cannot be digested. Your stomach will get bigger and bigger... Countless people have died from bloating."

"This disaster is much, much greater than the disaster caused by the Yellow River bursting its banks..."

Lin Zhuang stood there in a daze for a moment, his mouth slightly open but no sound coming out. He had no idea what words he should use to comfort the worried-looking old man in front of him.

However, deep down, he actually knew very well what he should do.

No, to be precise, his mind is as clear as a mirror.

Uncle Ye in front of him has experienced many vicissitudes of life and has extremely rich experience. He understands those so-called great principles better than anyone else.

At this moment, he did not need anyone to persuade him earnestly or give him empty words of comfort.

He just wanted to take advantage of this rare opportunity to speak out the truth that had been suppressed in his heart for a long time without reservation.

Linzhuang stands quietly on one side, like a silent sculpture.

As the sun sets, night gradually covers the earth, and a breeze blows quietly, bringing a hint of coolness.

Lin Zhuang sensed the chill, he gently took off his coat and carefully put it on Ye Qiangguo who was standing beside him.

However, Ye Qiangguo seemed to be unaware of all this, and he still stared straight ahead as if petrified.

His eyes were fixed on the huge and eye-catching badge, his gaze was deep and focused, as if he wanted to see through it to the distant past or the unknown future.

Time passed by minute by minute, and the world around me seemed to be frozen.

I don’t know how much time had passed, so long that one almost forgot the flow of time...Finally, Ye Qiangguo slowly turned around.

The face that was full of complex emotions just now has now returned to calm, like a pool of stagnant water, without any ripples.

He said softly in an unusually calm tone, "Let's go... I'm so sorry to have you stay with an old man like me in the cold wind for so long."

Hearing this, Lin Zhuang quickly responded: "Uncle, you are too serious. Don't say that."

After saying that, the two of them walked towards the car parked not far away.

Lin Zhuang sat in the driver's seat skillfully, started the engine, and while steadily controlling the steering wheel, he said to Ye Qiangguo in the co-pilot seat with concern:

"Uncle, you have to take good care of yourself. After all, only when you are healthy can you have unlimited possibilities."

As soon as the voice fell, Ye Qiangguo, who had been silent, was slightly stunned, and then a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth:

"Haha, you kid..."

"I know that the body is the capital of revolution."

After sending Ye Qiangguo home, Lin Zhuang told him a few words to take care of his health and then left the Ye family.

With Aunt Ye around, Lin Zhuang has nothing to worry about.

Under the moonlight in the dark night, he came to the small courtyard where Chen Xing used to be.

After entering, there were not many people here, but those who were still here at this time must be related to the plan for the evening. Lin Zhuang had obviously been waiting for a long time. When he saw Lin Zhuang coming, he quickly said:

"Brother Lin, everything is ready, just waiting for you to come over."

Lin Zhuang nodded. Have they discussed the way back with the big bear?

"We communicated well, and it's about halfway on their way home, which is a good location."

"Big bear, you're not unwilling, right?" Lin Zhuang asked immediately.

"It's okay. I've already done what Brother Lin said. I told him how much money is in there in advance and told him clearly that he can't touch it. We will follow him all the way, but he will also get some benefits. Just do as you said, Brother Lin, and give him more food."

Lin Zhuang nodded. It was normal to use coercion and inducement.

In the blink of an eye, it was midnight.

Banggeng on the other side had already been ready to go, and was now secretly led by Brother Xiong to the courtyard.

Banggeng has walked this path countless times and has practiced it many times.

Although he had failed several times before, this time was definitely different. His brother Xiong had brought him here with confidence and a solemn promise.

Banggeng couldn't help but get excited at the thought of getting the money that his grandma had hidden.

"hurry up."

Hearing the greeting from the big bear in front of him, Banggeng quickly nodded and said, "Okay!"

After arriving at the courtyard, Banggeng led the way for Brother Xiong with great familiarity.

The two men were very careful along the way. In order to avoid being seen by people who got up to drain the toilet in the middle of the night, they stayed close to the wall, walked every few steps, and stopped every few steps.

Fortunately, the courtyard was not big, and even at this speed, the two of them quickly arrived at the door of the Jia family.

Banggeng took out the key from his pocket and opened the door without making any sound.

After entering, the two of them didn't care about the dust blowing in their faces. After Banggeng closed the door, he whispered to the Bear, "Brother Bear, you go look for it. I've been here many times. Now I doubt whether it's in the house at all."

"Don't worry, leave everything to me. As long as it's in this room, there's nothing I can't find."

The big bear was obviously very confident and waved his hand gently to reassure him.

Then, the big bear started to grope around in the house first, and Banggeng was not idle either. Usually, after the big bear found a place, he would check it again.

A quarter of an hour later, the two still found nothing.

Banggeng looked at this familiar scene and felt it was very familiar. Isn't it like this every time he came here?

First there was a surge of excitement, thinking that I would definitely find it this time, and then there was a long search, but I couldn’t find it… It’s not here… Still not here…

"Brother Xiong, can we still find it?!"

Seeing that Banggeng got emotional so quickly, Big Bear shook his head gently in his heart.

He has little ability, but has a big temper!

He knew that Banggeng had talent, but he was young after all and had an impatient temper. He felt that he was the son of destiny if he had achieved something, and the recent contact with several forces had made Banggeng even more arrogant.

But how could this guy know that none of those forces were serious?

You don't know anything, you followed stupidly, and you didn't even know how you got killed. Without me, the big bear, who would still treat you as a child......

He quickly came to his senses, "Why are you in such a hurry? Wasn't the most important thing I told you in there to be careful and patient?"

After saying that, he stopped talking and continued looking for his own thing.

In fact, Chen Xing had already told him where the money was hidden, and he was shocked when he heard it.

Where did they hide it? No wonder Banggeng couldn’t find it. Who would have thought of using the portrait of their man and father to hide money?

But even though he knew it, he couldn't just take a few casual looks when he entered the door and then go straight to the portrait, right?

You still have to pretend.

Especially tonight... Thinking of what was going to happen later, he shuddered quickly, but fortunately there was the food that the other party promised.

After a long search, the big bear finally brought the stick from the room to the hall.

"call......"

After searching for a while, just when Banggeng could no longer suppress his emotions, Big Bear finally picked up the two portraits in the hall.

"These two dead...what?!"

Bang Geng was just about to say that there couldn't be any money there, but the next second, he saw the big bear pulling out the money from behind!

Bang Geng quickly ran to the side, his eyes widened in surprise, "How can there be money hidden in here?!"

"There's a lot you don't know."

Afterwards, the big bear opened the back of the portrait of Jia Dongxu, and densely packed banknotes appeared on the faces of the two people.

At this moment, there was only faint moonlight shining into the room, but at this moment, it seemed as if four extremely dazzling beams of light shone from the two people's faces onto the banknotes.

"So many..." At this moment, the big bear felt that his eyes were blurred by the money.

A desire to snatch them all away gradually arose in my heart.

Banggeng didn't realize it yet, and after the surprise, he quickly opened his grandfather's portrait.

His intuition told him that there must be more money hidden there!