Siheyuan: Starting from the Old Society

"Nothing is impossible." Lin Sian's tone was full of confidence, "Because..."

He paused deliberately, and then, in front of Qiu Haitang's extremely shocked eyes, he slowly told a shocking secret...

Song Qingyang and Jiang Zhongwen brought Lin Sian and his group back to the second place. Along the way, the two of them talked to each other like they were performing a crosstalk, praising Lin Sian to the sky.

"Old Jiang, you are really amazing. You can pull out a hero who catches Japanese spies from anyone on the street." Song Qingyang joked, not forgetting to wink at Lin Sian.

"Old Song, what you said is true. Don't you know what kind of person I, Jiang Zhongwen, am? My eyes are like sharp eyes. I can tell who is a talent at a glance!" Jiang Zhongwen said this with such confidence, as if he was the biggest contributor to the whole thing.

"Come on, if I hadn't arrived in time, you would still be drinking tea in the police station!"

"Hey, Old Song, you're being so unkind. If I hadn't been smart and brave enough to take out Director Gong's..."

"Alright, alright, stop flattering each other. It makes me blush." ​​Lin Sian really couldn't stand it anymore. These two old guys really think they are so important.

"Haha, young man, don't be shy. Young people should praise more." Song Qingyang patted Lin Sian's shoulder and smiled like a blooming chrysanthemum.

Back at the Second Division, Jiang Zhongwen took Lin Sian to his office, closed the door, and said seriously, "Young man, tell me what happened? How did you get involved with those people from the Intelligence Department?"

Lin Sian scratched his head and pretended to be confused: "Captain Jiang, I don't know either. I usually go to work honestly and go home after get off work. I never cause trouble. Who knows why those guys in the Intelligence Department want to arrest me?"

"You really don't know?" Jiang Zhongwen stared at Lin Sian suspiciously. This boy is pretending really well.

"I really don't know, it's more real than pearls!" Lin Sian looked innocent.

Jiang Zhongwen pondered for a moment and said, "Young man, tell me honestly, are you hiding something from me?"

Lin Sian's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that this old guy saw something?

"Captain Jiang, I really didn't..."

"Okay, stop talking." Jiang Zhongwen waved his hand, interrupting Lin Sian's words, "You are a cunning kid, don't I know you? This matter is definitely not that simple, I won't force you, think about it carefully, and come to me when you have figured it out."

Lin Sian opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but was pushed out of the office by Jiang Zhongwen.

After returning to his seat, Lin Sian couldn't calm down for a long time.

He had a premonition that he seemed to be involved in a huge conspiracy, and behind this conspiracy, there seemed to be a huge secret hidden.

He looked around; those familiar colleagues now seemed strange to him.

He didn't know who he could trust.

At this moment, a slender hand gently rested on his shoulder.

"Si'an, are you okay?"

It was Qiu Haitang. The concern in her eyes was so real and so warm.

Lin Sian's heart seemed to have found support. He turned his head and looked at Qiu Haitang with a tired smile: "I'm fine, but..."

He hesitated to speak. There were some things he didn't know how to say, or rather, he didn't know whether he should say it.

Qiu Haitang seemed to see his hesitation. She gently held Lin Sian's hand and said softly, "Sian, I know you have a lot of secrets, but I hope you can remember that no matter what happens, I will always be by your side and support you."

Lin Sian looked at Qiu Haitang's clear eyes, and a warm current surged in his heart. He held Qiu Haitang's hand with his backhand, feeling the warmth of her palm. A strange feeling slowly grew between the two of them.

"Haitang, I..."

At this moment, the office door was suddenly pushed open roughly, and a sharp voice broke the ambiguous atmosphere.

"Lin Sian, you bastard, I finally caught you!"

A fat woman with a face full of flesh rushed in aggressively, pointing at Lin Sian's nose and cursing.

Lin Sian was stunned. Who was this woman? Why did she start scolding right away?

"Si'an, are you okay?"

Qiu Haitang asked with concern, her eyes rolling. Her white and tender hands gently stroked Lin Sian's arm, as if she was comforting a frightened deer.

"It's okay, my hands are just a little numb, it's like having a hand spa."

Lin Sian pretended to be relaxed while stretching his muscles, but secretly looked at Qiu Haitang. This girl was usually carefree, but she was actually concerned about him at the critical moment.

"It's all the fault of those bastards in the Intelligence Department. They just mess around!" Zhou Qiang cursed angrily, "Just wait and see how I deal with them!"

"That's right. Don't you see who our Si'an is? How can he be wrongly accused?" Wu Ergou also joined in the fun.

Jiang Zhongwen looked at this group of funny people and shook his head helplessly. He patted Lin Sian on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Young man, you have made a great contribution this time. However, the matter of the Intelligence Department is probably not that simple."

"Lao Jiang, what do you mean..."

"Just keep this in mind and don't make it public." Jiang Zhongwen said, giving Lin Sian a look that said "you know what I mean." "Okay, go away and don't stand around here."

After everyone left, Lin Sian walked alone on the bluestone road in the courtyard, replaying everything that had just happened in his mind.

Why did the Intelligence Department target me?

What is the origin of the mysterious "Hong Party"?

All of this was like an invisible net that surrounded him tightly.

Lin Sian looked up at the sky and saw a bright moon hanging high in the sky, emitting a cool light.

He took a deep breath and his eyes gradually became firm.

It seems that the peaceful life is coming to an end.

After returning home, Lin Sian ate a quick meal and went straight into his own little house.

He opened a secret compartment and took out an exquisite wooden box.

Inside the box, there was a pistol and a letter.

This was the only thing left by the original owner when he traveled through time.

The content of the letter was very simple, with only one sentence:

"Be careful of the Intelligence Department."

Lin Sian stroked the cold body of the pistol, a sneer appearing on the corner of his mouth.

Intelligence Department, right?

I want to see what you guys are trying to do!

In the dead of night, Lin Sian quietly slipped out of the courtyard and disappeared into the night.

He was going to find someone who could help him solve the mystery.

And this person was hiding in the most prosperous den of brothel in the city - Zuixianlou.

Zuixianlou, as the name suggests, is a place of extravagance and decadence.

Before entering the door, you can hear the sounds of stringed instruments and the men's laughter coming from inside.

Lin Sian frowned and walked in reluctantly.

As soon as he entered the door, a strong smell of powder hit his nose, almost making him breathless.

He suppressed his discomfort and looked around. He saw the hall was full of lights and wine, and a group of heavily made-up women were walking around, posing and flirting, which was dazzling to the eyes.

Lin Si'an found a corner to sit down, called a waiter over, and asked, "Excuse me, where is the oiran?"

The waiter looked Lin Sian up and down and saw that he was dressed simply and did not look like a wealthy man, so he said impatiently, "Not everyone can see the courtesan. You should check your wallet first."

Lin Sian took out a silver dollar from his pocket, slapped it on the table, and said coldly: "Take me there."

The waiter was blinded by the money and immediately changed his face. He nodded and said, "Sir, please come this way. I will take you to see the Oiran right away."

Lin Sian followed the waiter through a long corridor and came to an elegant room.

"Master, please wait a moment. I will go in and inform you."

After the waiter finished speaking, he knocked on the door gently.

"Come in."

A charming voice came from the room.

The waiter pushed open the door, made a "please" gesture to Lin Sian, then stepped out and gently closed the door.

Lin Sian took a deep breath and walked in.

In the room, a woman in a red gauze dress was sitting in front of a dressing table with her back to him, dressing herself in front of the mirror.

Her black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and her fair skin looked even more delicate and charming under the candlelight.

Lin Sian looked at her back and couldn't help but feel a slight movement in his heart.

This woman looks so familiar...

As if I've seen it somewhere before...

After leaving the door of Gonganju, Qiu Haitang couldn't hold back any longer and threw herself into Lin Sian's arms, tears bursting out: "Sian, you scared me to death, I thought..."

Lin Sian patted her back gently and consoled her softly, "Silly girl, I'm fine, aren't I? Don't cry, or you'll turn into a kitten."

Zhou Qiang and Wu Ergou also came over, expressing their concern one after another.

"Brother An, you are really awesome. You even dare to mess with the Intelligence Department!" Zhou Qiang was full of admiration.

"That's right. We were worried for nothing." Wu Ergou was still frightened.

"Okay, stop talking and find a place quickly. I have to reward our heroes!" Jiang Zhongwen waved his hand with great pride.

The group came to a private restaurant and ordered a table full of dishes.

"Come on, Sian, I'll toast you with this glass of wine. If it weren't for your wit and courage, we would have been in trouble today." Jiang Zhongwen raised his glass with a grateful look on his face.

Lin Sian took the wine glass with a smile: "Director Jiang, you are too polite. This is what I should do."

"Good boy, you're so straightforward!" Jiang Zhongwen drank it all in one gulp. "Don't worry about the Intelligence Department. I will explain it clearly."

"Thank you very much, Director Jiang." Lin Sian nodded gratefully.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Jiang Zhongwen put down his chopsticks and said seriously, "Si'an, what do you think of this matter?"

"Someone deliberately framed me." A cold light flashed in Lin Sian's eyes.

"I think so too." Jiang Zhongwen nodded. "The Intelligence Department said that they received an anonymous report saying that you were privately selling arms to the Hong Party, and they also provided solid evidence."