Chapter 394: Wen Han's Late-Night Visit

When night fell, the three of us rested.

Suddenly the butler opened the room door,

When I heard the noise, I immediately got up from the room.

I feared that Liu Shiru had learned the USB drive was missing and had come with people to look for us.

I felt under the pillow and pulled out a knife,

If it really were Liu Shiru's men, I would fight them to the death.

At worst, I could die here, I thought.

At that moment the butler turned on the room light,

"Second Master Wen, please have a seat."

I heard the butler's voice in the room calling Second Master Wen,

Could it be Wen Han who arrived.

I opened the room door,

Stretched my head out and indeed saw Wen Han.

Wen Han came over together with that boss.

The boss, upon seeing me, said, "Mr. Zhao, Second Master Wen wants to discuss something with you."

I stepped out of the room,

"Mr. Wen, you're here; I thought it was someone else. I was just about to fight to the death,"

Wen Han smiled,

"Zhao Jianqiang, you really are like a heroic outlaw of Liangshan in ancient times. There are a few people in the room."

"Count me in; there are three of us in total. The other two are fellow townsfolk and my assistants, one named Ding Li, the other Lao Wai," I told Wen Han.

Wen Han nodded,

"Visiting late at night, sorry to disturb your rest. Is there a quiet room? I'd like to say a few words with you."

"Yes, let's go to the study," I said.

"Watch the door and don't let outsiders in," Wen Han said to the boss and the butler.

The boss and the butler immediately bowed and said, "Very well, Second Master Wen."

"Jianqiang, put on a piece of clothing," Wen Han said, looking at me.

"Alright, Mr. Wen, I am meeting you sincerely," I replied with a smile.

"What sincerity! That's exactly what I need most," Wen Han said.

I opened the study door,

and Wen Han and I walked in one after the other.

Then we closed the door.

Wen Han and I sat down on the chairs in the study.

I casually took out a cigarette,

handed one to Wen Han,

Wen Han took it, and I lit it for him.

He took a drag,

"The two you mentioned, why isn't Divination He Zuming there? Isn't he living with you?"

"Mr. He left this morning,"

"Where did he go?" Wen Han asked.

"Mr. He has gone wandering the world. He thought staying with me was too dangerous and might become a burden, causing trouble, so he left me," I said.

"Does he know about our matter?" Wen Han asked, looking at me.

"Not entirely; some things he knows, some he doesn't. For example, he doesn't know about me stealing the USB drive," I said, looking at Wen Han.

"Jianqiang, how did you steal the USB drive? Can you tell me? You should know that Liu Shiru has bodyguards around him,"

"That? Very simple. Mr. Wen, I first have Ding Li lure a hotel server, and through the server gather information on Liu Shiru."

Then Ding Li, Lao Wai, and I teamed up to bind the trusted person beside Liu Shiru, named Ruan Wei,

I then subdued Ruan Wei, and he stole the USB drive for us.

Only he could steal it, so Liu Shiru wouldn't suspect anything," I explained to Wen Han.

After hearing my explanation,

Wen Han clapped his hands and said,

"Excellent, what a good idea, Zhao Jianqiang, you truly are brave and cunning.

Have you looked at the USB drive?"

"No, after I got the USB drive I handed it to the boss. Mr. Wen has already assigned me, I know too much, and it's not good for me," I said seriously, looking at Wen Han.

Wen Han stared at me carefully with his small eyes,

hoping to see the answer in my eyes,

I didn't dodge Wen Han's gaze; if I dodged, he would suspect me.

Wen Han looked for a while,

smiled,

"You're right; when some people know too much it's not good. What's the next plan?"

"I have no plan; I follow Mr. Wen, doing whatever he orders, whatever he arranges I will do,"

"Tomorrow you'll work at the Douqu Pavilion," Wen Han said.

"Going to the Fun Fighting Hall, want to work together with Brother Qiu?" I asked.

"Qiu Xi is no longer there. You go there to take charge."

"Brother Qiu, he's not working at the Fun Fighting Hall anymore. What did he go do?"

"He knows too much, his mouth isn't tight, he went to the Western world to mess around." Wen Han said lightly.

"Upon hearing that, my scalp went numb; no need to ask, Qiu Xi is dead."

"I don't know how he died, but it must be related to Wen Han."

"Since Wen Han doesn't trust Qiu Xi, I estimate Qiu Xi won't have a good ending."

"Wen Han already said it—he knows a lot, and moreover his mouth isn't tight."

"This is even more frightening; perhaps the contents of the USB drive also involve Qiu Xi as one of the participants."

"I'm just speculating."

"The West is not bad, it's free. Well then, since Mr. Wen arranged for me to go to the Fun Fighting Hall, I'll go tomorrow."

"I want to ask, can I bring the two people beside me?"

"Many people, many mouths. Jianqiang, you need to understand this." Wen Han said.

"I understand, then I'll go ahead first. Others, I'll let them temporarily stay here." I said.

"Wen Han also didn't express disagreement."

"Jianqiang, I came late tonight mainly to have a good chat with you."

"In a short time, wanting to gain someone's trust is difficult."

"Looking at these few matters, you are someone who can be entrusted with tasks."

"You struck Qiao San, you struck Li Tian, daring to take responsibility, and moreover you handled things so smoothly."

"Good, I really like you."

"But, you're too old, your experience is surely extensive."

"Jianqiang, I need your honest words."

"Tell me, why did you come to Sijiucheng, why did you come to my Fun Fighting Hall to play."

"Why do you want to follow me and hang out,"

"you need to give me a suitable reason."

"Hearing Wen Han ask like that, I knew Wen Han had already investigated me."

"I don't know how much Wen Han understands about me,"

"whether he understands everything, or only part."

"I took a puff of a cigarette, and did not directly answer Wen Han's words."

"Wen Han also didn't continue asking."

"We both were smoking, looking at each other."

"The room felt somewhat oppressive."

"I finished smoking a cigarette,"

"then extinguished the cigarette butt,"

"looking at Wen Han I let out a long sigh,"

"Mr. Wen, I want you to hear my honest words."

"Right, Zhao Jianqiang, I just want to hear your honest words; some things, it's better if you say them yourself."

"Alright, it seems, Mr. Wen, you've looked into me."

"Wen Han smiled,"

"Zhao Jianqiang, we are adults now. Not three- or two-year-old children; if we are happy playing together, we just play."

"Interactions between people are all purposeful."

"From when you came to the Fun Fighting Hall, when I first met you, I felt you are not an ordinary person."

"Coming to the Fun Fighting Hall to play, there must be some secret matter, or perhaps another purpose."

"So I deliberately tested you."

"I deliberately mentioned the matter of those 60 packs of tea leaves, to have you pay Qiao San's medical expenses."

"Ordinary gamblers would not agree to that,"

"because they value money, they value winning and losing. But you don't care about anything."

"Actually, that cricket jar is also me deliberately testing you."

"You actually didn't take a penny, just to hang out with me."

"Zhao Jianqiang, I'm not a fool either,"

"so I deliberately showed off a bit, bringing Li Tian over, to see if you lack the courage, to hit Li Tian, whether you dare to take responsibility."

"I didn't expect you to have done all that, and moreover dare to take responsibility."

"A person who dares to take responsibility, I really like."

"Wanting to hang out with me, I must also understand him, know his past before proceeding."

"Nowadays people are too fickle."