Siheyuan: Starting with one acre and three fen of land

"There's a way!" Tang Mingping cheered in his heart when he saw Lai Wu's unusual behavior.

He calmed himself down, quickly drank the tea in the bowl, and then followed from a distance.

After following Lai Wu for a long distance, Tang Mingping discovered that this was indeed not the place he usually went.

He knew that the tracking these days would finally bear fruit, and it would not be a waste of He Yuzhu's trust.

While Tang Mingping was excited, he secretly increased his vigilance, determined not to alert the enemy.

As they walked forward, Tang Mingping followed Lai Wu to a remote alley.

Seeing the crowd decreasing, he immediately changed his strategy and followed them. Finally, he saw Lai Wu entering an abandoned house.

Tang Mingping looked around carefully, climbed up a nearby tree, and stood on a branch to look at the layout of the surrounding yard.

After careful observation, he found a relatively safe path and quickly climbed over the wall from the side and approached the yard.

Tang Mingping carefully sneaked into the yard through the gap in the collapsed wall, trying not to make any noise.

He glanced around the yard and saw that it was in a state of disrepair.

The courtyard was full of withered weeds, and most of the rooms had collapsed. Only the northern room was left standing alone, but it was just a dilapidated frame. The walls were broken and drafty.

Tang Mingping approached the north room cautiously, taking every step with extreme caution, for fear of stepping on something and making a noise.

When he walked to the outside of the corner, he looked around carefully again, and after making sure there was nothing unusual, he squatted down and hid under a gap.

He stretched out his hands and covered his body with the straw, listening quietly to the sounds coming from inside the house.

Inside the room, the light was dim, and Lai Wu stared at the mysterious man with his face covered standing in front of him.

His tone was filled with a hint of dissatisfaction and indifference: "I did get the job done. It's not my fault if it wasn't done."

As soon as he finished speaking, the man with the face covered lowered his voice and said in a low and powerful voice: "This matter must continue. This is your reward."

After saying that, he took out a stack of banknotes from his pocket and threw it to Lai Wu without hesitation.

When Lai Wu saw that he had the money in his hands, a bright smile immediately broke out on his face, revealing a mouthful of rotten teeth.

He stretched out his hands swiftly, caught the stack of bills steadily, and began to count the money quickly.

As he counted, he nodded with satisfaction, raised his head and looked at the person opposite him with a cunning light in his eyes.

"We are old acquaintances. I'll give you a piece of information for free. Brother Ma from the alley came to check on us before."

He proudly stuffed the money into his pocket and waved his hand: "Then I'll leave first. If you have any problems in the future, just come to me!"

Lai Wu walked towards the door happily, thinking in his mind how to use the money to have a good time.

For him, spreading rumors is a piece of cake.

Tang Mingping squatted outside the wall, listening quietly to Lai Wu's movements. After Lai Wu left, he still did not move, as if he had merged with the surrounding environment.

At this moment, he knew in his heart that Lai Wu was no longer important, and what really concerned him was the other person in the room.

As time passed, Tang Mingping remained vigilant and waited patiently.

Finally, he heard light footsteps coming from inside the house, and the sound gradually moved away.

After making sure it was safe, Tang Mingping moved his body carefully and slowly moved back along the wall.

When he reached the corner, he stopped and looked around carefully. After confirming that everything was correct, he quickly stood up and strode out the door.

After leaving the house, Tang Mingping followed the man behind the scenes, crossing the streets one after another, his eyes always fixed on the front. Finally, he saw the man walk into a small courtyard.

Tang Mingping followed slowly, maintaining a normal walking speed.

As he passed by the courtyard, he tilted his head slightly, quickly glanced at the gate, and memorized the information on it.

The warm sun is high in the sky, bringing warmth to the winter city.

Tang Mingping stood in front of the door of Emei Restaurant, looked up at the Emei Restaurant in front of him, a faint smile appeared on his face, and walked into the restaurant.

"Master He, someone is looking for you outside." A young clerk ran from the front hall to the kitchen and shouted loudly.

He Yuzhu was concentrating on cooking a dish. When he heard the voice, his brows frowned slightly, but he still nodded to show that he understood.

He put down the kitchen utensils in his hands, washed his hands, and walked quickly to the front hall.

When he walked to the front hall, He Yuzhu saw Tang Mingping sitting at the table waiting. His eyes suddenly lit up, and he strode forward.

Seeing Tang Mingping appear, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, as the thing he had asked him to do before had already been taken care of.

"Brother Tang, you're here!" He Yuzhu showed a happy smile on his face.

Tang Mingping stood up and walked towards He Yuzhu, with a slight smile on his face: "Zhuzi, you have lived up to my trust."

He Yuzhu nodded gratefully, his eyes falling on Tang Mingping's slightly haggard face. He knew in his heart that Tang Mingping must have been busy and tired and paid a lot for this matter these days.

"Brother Tang, have you eaten? It's time for dinner now, why don't you eat something first. I'll come to you after I finish my work." He Yuzhu asked with concern.

Tang Mingping felt He Yuzhu's sincerity and concern, and replied readily: "Okay, then I'll eat something and wait for you."

He Yuzhu raised his hand and waved, calling a waiter over: "Take Brother Tang to the private room upstairs."

"Okay, Master He." The waiter responded and turned around, calling for Tang Mingping to follow.

He Yuzhu turned his head, looked at Tang Mingping and smiled: "Brother Tang, you eat first, don't be polite. You've worked so hard this time!"

He asked the waiter to take Tang Mingping upstairs, while he walked to the counter, picked up a pen and started taking orders.

As the dishes were taken away one by one, the number of menus handed out gradually decreased. He Yuzhu knew that the busy time was over.

He took off his apron, put the things on the table in a simple tidy manner, and walked towards the front hall.

He Yuzhu asked the waiter and found out where Tang Mingping was, then he went upstairs.

When he arrived at the door of the private room, he knocked gently, pushed it open and walked in.

"Brother Tang, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long. I've been busy in the kitchen just now." He Yuzhu walked into the private room with a smile and said to Tang Mingping apologetically.

Tang Mingping put down his chopsticks, stood up, and gave a thumbs up with a smile on his face: "Zhu Zi, your cooking skills are amazing! You are simply at the level of a master chef!"

Hearing this, He Yuzhu smiled modestly, walked quickly to the table, pulled out a chair and sat down.

He Yuzhu picked up the teapot on the table, poured himself a cup of tea, which was just the right temperature, and took a big sip.

Seeing this, Tang Mingping sat back in his seat.

He Yuzhu put down the teacup, breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at Tang Mingping with a calm tone: "Brother Tang, you are embarrassed."

"Zhu Zi, you don't have to be so polite." Tang Mingping waved his hand to show his understanding, leaned forward, and said in a low voice, "I have already discovered what you asked me to do last time."

He Yuzhu's heart moved, and he thought to himself: "Sure enough, there is a ghost!"

His eyebrows slightly raised, and he couldn't wait to ask: "Brother Tang, tell me in detail."

Tang Mingping nodded and continued, "Ever since you asked me to investigate Lai Wu, I have been following him for several days, but nothing unusual has happened. Until a few days ago, something suddenly changed. I immediately noticed something was wrong, and sure enough, I got something."