Siheyuan: 55 years, starting from a buyer

After saying goodbye to Yan Fugui, Chen Sheng walked into his own yard.

When passing the central courtyard, I saw that there was no light on in the Jia family's room, and I didn't smell any smoke from cooking. The whole house was silent.

The same was true for the other household. Yi Zhonghai was probably also busy with his troubles, and this time his efforts were obviously in vain.

The yard was still bustling with activity. Liu Haizhong was chasing the children and playing as usual, but Xu Damao not only did not stop him, but instead fanned the flames.

Looking at the drunk Xu Damao, swaying there, it was obvious that he had drunk too much.

"You're back, brother!" Xu Damao, who was sitting by the door, not only did not stop him, but instead joined in the conversation, "We had dinner early today, and I thought of treating you to a couple of drinks. Today is really a day worth celebrating!"

He glanced sideways towards the central courtyard with a hint of gloating.

He was so drunk that he lost himself in the yard and made a lot of nonsense, disparaging Yi Zhonghai and Jia Dongxu. The others could only laugh in private.

However, he showed no restraint at all and even showed off, not afraid at all that the two people might be dissatisfied and give him a hard time.

In the following days, the atmosphere in the Yi family and the Jia family was unusually quiet.

Sometimes, Yi Zhonghai would look sad and a little frustrated, as if he was questioning his determination to accept Jia Dongxu as his apprentice.

Jia Zhang sat in front of the door every day, spying on the people in the courtyard through squinting eyes, and regarded Jia Dongxu's predicament as their fault.

Therefore, it was common for everyone to avoid the Jia family's door.

However, Mr. Chen heard a conversation next door at home.

"Grandma, why does grandpa insist on letting Jia Dongxu participate in the competition?" Recently, grandpa often complained at home, and grandma was in poor health, so Sha Zhu occasionally delivered meals to the deaf old lady.

"He is your apprentice, how can you not help him?" the deaf old lady said nonchalantly.

"Oh, I feel so sorry for Sister Qin. It would be better for her to marry me instead of being such a loser." Sha Zhu complained dissatisfiedly.

"Zhu Zi, speak softly. Have you eaten?" The old lady didn't seem to really hear it, but just reminded him.

"Well, I'm fine, grandma, you eat," Sha Zhu said loudly.

Ok……

Maybe, as Xu Damao said, it was not completely false. This guy has always been concerned about other people's family affairs.

Recently, Mr. Chen stayed at home, waiting for news from his second brother Lin Shan, but to no avail.

So, Mr. Chen planned to go out at night to see if he could find any new clues.

He had obtained black cloth from a place before and intended to make his own tights, but unfortunately his craftsmanship was poor and in the end he just draped it over his body in strips.

He felt fine wearing this black outfit. After putting it together in the space, he felt quite energetic when moving around.

However, there are always a few wisps of thread and cloth floating behind, which makes it look a bit weird.

The gloomy weather coupled with the moonlight covering the sky, this semi-dark environment was just right for Chen Sheng's activities. At this moment, he joked that it was quite funny that he seemed to be playing the role of a villain.

However, as he approached the Li family, he became alert.

After all, this family is the remnants of the old school, so they must be careful when doing things.

But after being nourished by the food and water in the space, he is no longer a weakling, and his movements are swift and changeable.

The old injury that used to make a faint sound when he jumped from the second floor is now no longer a problem. He lands silently and no high wall can stop him from entering the house.

The night at Li's residence was immersed in darkness, without a trace of light.

Taking a deep breath, Chen Sheng calmed down his nervous mood and his heart gradually regained its rhythm.

He has already asked his master Wang Shun for detailed information about the Li family.

The Li family consisted of four people, including Li Mang, his son's family and several servants. Until the late 1960s, it was common to hire slaves.

He carefully avoided the bedroom and searched the house for possible clues.

After more than an hour of cautious searching, he accidentally discovered abnormal signs deep in the backyard warehouse.

There are some items hidden there.

He carefully cleaned up the traces, and the scene he unearthed surprised him beyond words - it was full!

Tonight, he returned here again, but found that there seemed to be someone in the study.

He took a deep breath and listened carefully, making sure that the snoring did not come from the study, but from a secret room inside.

Mr. Chen quickly evacuated the Li family's main residence, jumped onto a distant roof, and quietly peered at the Li residence that had fallen into darkness.

He was certain that the Li family must have some secrets! The secrets hidden in the study and the secret room that had never been made public all showed that they were unusual.

Mr. Chen guessed that his elder brother Lin Shan’s colleagues might have already discovered the existence of the secret room, and the Li family would not be unaware of the addition of a new member.

Shaking his head, Mr. Chen understood that it would be better to stay away from the place of trouble.

Before returning home, he changed out of his conspicuous clothes in a private area, then quietly returned home, took a comfortable bath, enjoyed a crispy steak, and patted his belly with satisfaction after his stomach was full of delicious food.

The advantage of having a private space is that you can make delicious food as you please without worrying about the smell being discovered by outsiders. If you do it outside, you will probably be scolded by Jia Zhang.

The experience of the night left him physically and mentally exhausted, and he fell into a deep sleep soon after going to bed.

Until the next morning, when the sun was shining brightly, he stretched his limbs lazily, with the thrill of last night still lingering in his mind.

However, he reminded himself that this matter seemed to have no relevance for the time being and he only had to wait for news from Brother Lin Shang.

But within a few days, he got news from Lin Shan—all members of the Li family were arrested! Chen Sheng was anxious to find Lin Shan to find out the details.

"Brother, what big thing happened?" Mr. Chen asked, unable to suppress his curiosity.

“This… I can’t explain it in detail, but I can say that this mission has improved my level by at least a bit.

And we uncovered a large-scale gang! "Lin Shan's answer was somewhat smug, and his tone was full of pride.

Hearing this, Chen was shaken and surprised: this operation actually brought in a heavyweight figure! In modern times, such a promotion is tantamount to a great merit.

"Then I would like to congratulate you in advance, brother, you are really awesome this time." He was sincerely pleased with Lin Shan's success.

"Thanks to your clues, I was able to catch the bad guy hiding in the crowd." Lin Shan said gratefully.

Then, Lin Shan mentioned what his uncle, Mr. Chen, said: "Mr. Chen, your uncle said yesterday that he would invite everyone to dinner another day, don't forget it."

Mr. Chen smiled easily: "No problem, I'm happy to do that.

This matter has finally come to an end, and I feel much more relieved. "

At the dinner table, Uncle Lin said, "Xiao Chen, I really thank you this time.

I originally wanted to let him hone his skills for a few more years, but now it seems that transferring him is a good choice. "

Mr. Chen replied: "Uncle Lin, you are too kind. It was you who helped me solve the problem."

Lin Shan raised his glass and said sincerely, "Although this may make you feel awkward, Mr. Chen, the friendship between your family and mine is as strong as iron. Just as your father often said, the Chen and Lin families have been friends for generations. Your father and your uncle regard you as brothers, and the relationship between us is still there."

Mr. Chen also raised his glass and replied: "That's right, we are family, no one is different from each other!" The laughter of the two echoed throughout the restaurant.

"Good fellow! We are one family and should not have different opinions!" Uncle Lin responded, looking at his younger brother with a face full of satisfaction. "Look, Lin Shan, your younger brother who is one year younger than you is very smart. I have to learn from you." He laughed loudly, and the atmosphere was relaxed and joyful.

Mr. Chen then asked, "Brother, last time we just talked about it and it was over, how did it end this time?"

Lin Shan replied with satisfaction: "Well, it's almost all done. It's a large-scale operation, half of the capital has been mobilized.

You have benefited from the situation." My uncle laughed and echoed.

"Uncle Lin, can you tell me more about it?" Mr. Chen asked excitedly.

“Actually, it’s a very simple matter.

I couldn't say it before for confidentiality reasons, but now that the situation has been determined, there is nothing I can't say. "Lin Shan continued, "Back then, Li Mang did intend to recruit you into the group, and the one who gave the advice behind the scenes was a bald boss.

They involved you as part of their long-term plan, because you have a deep connection with Mr. Wang and have the opportunity to come into contact with many powerful people in the capital. "

"Originally they planned to go directly to Mr. Wang, but he happened to retire, so their target shifted to you." Lin Shan continued, "Recently they planned a sabotage activity, and a spy planned to go to the Li family to discuss the action plan and transfer the weapons hidden there.

However, our people accidentally discovered this, and using this clue to follow the clues, they uncovered a large criminal group. "

"This action can be said to be an unexpected episode. We didn't expect them to take action at this time, which gave us a perfect opportunity to wipe out the whole nest," he concluded.

After hearing the whole story, Mr. Chen smiled and said, "Well, this is the result of the times.

Sooner or later none of these villains will escape."

After knowing all the details, Mr. Chen felt much more at ease.

As for the branch store, although the atmosphere in the store has improved a little after the theft incident, Mr. Chen is facing new challenges.

All the marginal figures who had connection with Zhao Yong in the store were transferred away, and suddenly there were more than a dozen more people with Zhao Yong's connections, which made the interpersonal relationships in the store more complicated, and even more than half of them were people with Zhao Yong's connections.

These people have different backgrounds and should not be touched lightly.

The management of the store is becoming increasingly chaotic. Although physical conflicts have never broken out, verbal disputes often occur. No one is willing to offend others easily for fear of potential retaliation through future purchases.

At present, the buyer Mr. Li just leisurely makes tea and reads newspapers every day; a new female employee, Li Yuanyuan, has been added. She has strong communication skills and quickly became close friends with colleagues in the store.

In this context, Mr. Chen's life became even more leisurely, and he was no longer anxious about the arrival of the goods, as if no one was paying attention.

After checking in, he suddenly became interested and decided to go directly to the famous cultural relics and antiques shop in Beijing. It was jointly established by dozens of antique shops and is currently one of the largest stores in Beijing.

Even though it will be taken over by the national team in two years, it still maintains its unique style at this moment.

When he stepped into the store, he was surprised to find that the store was deserted, with few customers and only a few staff members busy at work.