Chapter 403: Night Return to Zaocheng

It's truly the esteemed host I've long admired—welcome to my courtyard as a guest. Who is this lovely young lady beside you? Wen Han shook hands with Shen Honghong and then asked her about the little Fang standing nearby.

Oh, her name is Xiao Fang, she's my disciple. Xiao Fang, come over and greet Master Wen. Shen Honghong said.

Hello, Mr. Wen. Xiao Fang extended her hand.

Hello, Miss Xiao Fang, welcome to my courtyard. Once you're here, you don't need to worry about anything—I'll protect you. Wen Han said, looking at Xiao Fang.

"You're here now, you don't have to worry about anything—I'll protect you." Wen Han looked at Xiao Fang and said.

Oh, I certainly believe in Master Wen's abilities now—this time we've found the right place. Before, we were just wandering aimlessly. If Zhao Jianqiang had told us earlier that you were the one pulling the strings, I wouldn't have gotten upset. Shen Honghong said.

"Oh, I certainly believe in Second Master Wen's strength now; this time we've found the right place. Before, we were just wandering aimlessly. If Zhao Jianqiang had said earlier that you were our backer, I wouldn't have gotten angry." Shen Honghong said.

Brother Jianqiang, when you return to Zao City tonight, could you try to see my father? How is he doing now? I'm really worried. Xiao Fang asked.

"Brother Jianqiang, when you go back to Zaocheng tonight, could you try to see my father? How is he doing now? I'm really worried." Xiao Fang asked.

Xiao Fang, I'll do my best. To be honest, I'm also worried about Director Shangguan. When I get back to Zao City, I'll first check the situation and then let you know. While you're here, be careful everywhere. I'll be back soon.

"Xiao Fang, I'll do my best. To be honest, I'm also worried about Shangguan Zhuren. When I return to Zaocheng, I'll first get a sense of the situation before saying more. You stay here and be careful everywhere. I'll be back soon."

At this moment, Wen Han said: "Brother Jianqiang, it's getting late—you should leave now. Xiao Yan, bring the car up."

Then Wen Han said: "Brother Jianqiang, it's getting late; you'd better leave quickly. Xiao Yan will drive the car up."

Shen Honghong heard Wen Han call me "Brother Jianqiang," and she looked at me with a different expression.

Then she whispered to me: "What's your relationship with Master Wen? Why does he call you brother?"

You'll find out later. Stay here and behave yourself—don't cause trouble. I said to Shen Honghong.

What trouble could I cause? With the Wen family as my backing, what do I have to fear? Shen Honghong said proudly.

"What trouble could I get into? With the Wen Family as my backing, what do I have to fear?" Shen Honghong said proudly.

Mr. Zhao, the car has been arranged. It's in the front courtyard.

I said to Shi Yong, Ding Li, and Lao Wai: "Come on, brothers, let's go back to Zao City."

I waved at Xiao Fang and Shen Honghong, then took Shi Yong and the others, following Xiao Yan to the front courtyard.

I waved at Xiao Fang and Shen Honghong, then took Shi Yong and the others, following Xiao Yan to the front courtyard.

How did this car come up from the underground garage?

How did this car get driven up from the underground parking garage?

Xiao Yan opened the trunk,

Mr. Zhao, there are 5 million yuan in cash here, a gift from Master Wen for your expenses in Zao City. If you need more money while you're there, just let me know and I'll arrange for someone to bring it to you.

"Mr. Zhao, there are 5 million yuan in cash here; it's Second Master Wen's provision for your expenses in Zaocheng. If you need more money while in Zaocheng, just let me know and I'll arrange for someone to bring it to you."

I asked Xiao Yan: "Xiao Yan, the car is parked in this courtyard—how do we get it out?"

Mr. Zhao, get in the car, and I'll soon open the gate leading to the street. You can drive straight from the courtyard onto the back street without going through the alleys. After saying that, Xiao Yan stood up and walked away.

"Mr. Zhao, get in the car; I'll open the gate to the street for you in a moment. You can drive directly from the courtyard to the back street without going through the alleys." After saying that, Xiao Yan stood up and left.

Damn, how many doors and mechanisms does this courtyard have? I really don't know.

I, Shi Yong, and Lao Wai sat in the back of the car.

As soon as Lao Wai got in the car, he said: "Zhao Jianqiang, I need half of the money in this car. Otherwise, I won't go back to Zao City with you."

As soon as Lao Wai got in the car, he asked: "Zhao Jianqiang, the money in this car must be half mine. Otherwise, I won't go back to Zaocheng with you."

"Hmph, it's all your doing, huh." I said deliberately.

Upon hearing that, Lao Wai's chubby face broke into a smile.

Brother Zhao, this car is awesome.

At that moment, Xiao Yan used a remote to send a command to a flower rack in the garden. The rack slowly moved, revealing a door.

At that moment, Xiao Yan used the remote to send a command to a flower rack in the garden. The rack slowly moved, revealing a door.

He gestured for us to drive out.

Ding Li then drove out of the courtyard.

After driving onto the street, it was already late at night.

The street was deserted, with only the streetlights on.

On the street, not a single pedestrian could be seen; only the streetlights were lit.

Since the start of the year I've been in Beijing; it was freezing back then, but now returning to Zao City the weather is warm—I've been in Beijing for nearly three months.

Since I arrived at Sijiucheng at the beginning of the year, when the weather was still very cold, and now returning to Zaocheng today, the temperature is already high—I've been in Sijiucheng for almost three months.

Sigh, too many things have happened over these three months, one scene after another,

Back then, He Zuming wanted to rely on the Wen family as his backing.

That has basically been achieved. The Wen and Zhou families have also fallen out.

All that remains is to hand over the evidence, then wait for the Wen family to give strong support.

All that's left is to hand over the evidence, then wait for the Wen Family to give strong assistance.

They want me to steal those treasures from the Zao City Museum.

Although I'm completely unwilling inside, for my own future and for a better tomorrow for many people, I have no choice but to take the risk.

Although I'm a hundred percent unwilling in my heart, for my own future and for a better tomorrow for many people, I can only take a gamble.

Moreover, we're not lacking those few treasures.

The car quickly got onto the ring road.

Ding Li was driving, feeling very pleased.

Lao Wai had already fallen asleep, a smile still on his face.

Half of the money in the car is his, and he's already satisfied.

Half of the money on the car was his, and he was already satisfied.

Only Shi Yong was sullen, not sleeping, his mind restless.

These days he has been living with Shen Honghong; what exactly happened?

It made his life so painful that he no longer wanted to live.

I was a bit curious,

So I asked, "Shi Yong, what's wrong? Returning to Zaocheng, you seem unhappy."

After I finished speaking, Shi Yong was stunned,

then said, "Brother, nothing. I'm fine."

"Is that really a happy look, Shi Yong? What's on your mind? Tell me."

"Nothing, brother, truly nothing." After saying that, Shi Yong fell silent again.

"Shi Yong, that's not right. These days you've been staying with Shen Honghong, which must be hard for you. I don't know what happened between you and her,

that made things so unpleasant between you." I asked Shi Yong.

Shi Yong shook his head,

and, indignant, cursed, "That Shen Honghong is not human."

"How could she not be human?"

"Forget it, let's not mention it." Shi Yong fell silent again.

Shi Yong is usually blunt and outspoken; why does he become silent about whatever happened with Shen Honghong?

The more it happens, the more curious I become.

"Shi Yong, what's really going on between you two?"

"Brother, stop asking. If you ask again, I'll jump off right now," Shi Yong said helplessly.

I couldn't ask any further.

Could it be that Shi Yong's thoughts about Shen Honghong's good deeds were seized by her?

Shi Yong is usually outspoken, but he has never done anything indecent to a woman, so I feel at ease letting him live with Shen Honghong and Xiao Fang.

This is just strange,

Never mind, I can't ask any more. If I keep asking, what if Shi Yong really jumps off the car?

"Alright, Shi Yong, I won't ask. We're heading back to Zaocheng. Forget what happened in Sijiucheng as soon as possible."

"Got it." After saying that, Shi Yong closed his eyes.

The car quickly entered the highway.

After getting onto the highway, it would take about five hours to return to Zaocheng.

I wondered where we should stay when we get back to Zaocheng.

Staying at the Zaocheng Grand Hotel is out.

Even though Liu Shiru and the others were watching me in Sijiucheng,

but Zaocheng still has Kong Shi.

At that moment I asked Ding Li, "Ding Li, do you have a place to stay when we return to Zaocheng?"

Ding Li replied, "Brother Zhao, yes. Don't worry, I've already thought of a place."

"What place?" I asked.

"When we get there, you'll know. For now, it's a secret," Ding Li said.

"Alright, as long as we have a place to stay it's fine. This time we must hurry, get the stuff out, and then back to Sijiucheng."

"Ding Li, we're about to leave." I said, looking at the blazing sun outside the window.