Chapter 417: Xiao Long wants to go to Sijiucheng

"Zhu Sheng, here I guarantee you, Zhao Jianqiang will definitely bring those treasures home." I said resolutely.

Zhu Sheng laughed,

"As long as it's what Zhao Jianqiang guarantees, I certainly believe it; I believe you can definitely do it."

Those treasures, you just need to know their importance.

"Sigh! Thinking about it, I feel some pain; we are lacking too much in cultural protection. How could such a person become a director? How can we get him in to relieve my hatred?" Zhu Sheng sighed.

I said: "Zhu Sheng, Kong Shi will get that guy in."

Zhu Sheng said, "How would Kong Shi get Director Lu in?" He didn't quite understand.

I have a backup plan.

I told Zhu Sheng again about the large sum of money I left for Lao Wai.

Zhu Sheng burst out laughing after hearing that.

"You, Jianqiang, this is again using a knife to kill someone?"

"It's not killing, it's eliminating harm." I said.

I had just finished speaking when Xiao Long pushed the door and came in.

"Zhu Sheng, Grandpa, I've ordered the restaurant dishes. Let's eat." Xiao Long said.

"Just eating, just chatting, we're all hungry; quickly call Ding Li and Shi Yong in. They're hungry too." Zhu Sheng said.

Xiao Long went outside to call Shi Yong and Ding Li.

Soon Ding Li and Shi Yong came in.

I put all the dishes Xiao Long brought onto the plate.

Let Xiao Long pour the wine.

"Sigh, time really flies; I didn't expect it to be June already, a year has passed, this year hasn't been easy for us." I said, holding the wine cup.

"Yes, Jianqiang, last year wasn't easy, this year is harder. But we have confidence, we'll keep going." Zhu Sheng said.

"Right, we have confidence." Xiao Long, Ding Li, and Shi Yong also said.

The five of us finished all the wine.

After finishing the wine,

Xiao Long said: "Grandpa, let me go to Sijiucheng with you; in the provincial capital it's boring, I want to follow you, see the world in Sijiucheng, meet a few people."

Zhu Sheng said: "Xiao Long, you've gotten tired of following me; he's been constantly saying he wants to go with Grandpa to mix in Sijiucheng. Jianqiang, if it's really not possible, take Xiao Long with you."

I shook my head,

looking at Xiao Long I said: "Xiao Long, I understand you, but this place is also important; you must be responsible for protecting your sister Ru Meng's safety,

plus Zhu Sheng, Aunt Zhou Wei and their safety; if anything happens to them,

how could I let loose in Sijiucheng to act? Xiao Long, you must understand, the burden on your shoulders is heavy." I said, holding the wine cup.

Actually I don't want Xiao Long to go to Sijiucheng because it's too dangerous there.

There is danger to life at any time.

Xiao Long then stopped speaking.

I said to Zhu Sheng: "Zhu Sheng, Qiu Xi is dead."

"How did he die?" Zhu Sheng asked.

"It was Wen Han who killed him, because Qiu Xi talked too much and did things he shouldn't have, Wen Han made him disappear. That day at the Crown Hotel, at night Wen Han came to see me,

its purpose was to silence him,

mainly he wanted to kill Ding Li and Lao Wai, he didn't want people to know too much." After Zhu Sheng heard me finish, he took a breath of cold air.

Zhu Sheng, after hearing me finish, took a breath of cold air.

"They're too ruthless, more ruthless than I imagined; yes, to survive in Sijiucheng you have to be ruthless. The place looks calm on the surface, but underneath there are surging undercurrents."

"Wen Han wanted to kill me, how would I not know?" Ding Li said.

"That night, you and Lao Wai were asleep. I talked with Wen Han in the study for a long time. I never said anything. Right, Ding Li, did you have that USB drive on you?"

Ding Li said: "I had it on me. Brother Zhao, how is it useful?"

I said: "Give it to Zhu Sheng; carrying it on us is too unsafe."

Ding Li said: "Okay, then take out a pendant from the neck, open it, inside there's a small USB drive, then hand it to Zhu Sheng."

Zhu Sheng asked me: "What's inside?"

I leaned close to Zhu Sheng's ear and said: "It's evidence of the Wen family's crimes."

Zhu Sheng nodded, then took the USB drive and put it in his upper clothing pocket.

"This is very important. I hope this thing is never needed. Xiao Long, pour the wine, don't be angry. Xiao Long, following me this old man, what's wrong with that? Uncle Zhao Jianqiang not letting you go is reasonable; that place is too dangerous."

"If you go there, what if you make a slight mistake?"

"How would Uncle Zhao Jianqiang face your grandmother and father? That would be harder for him than if something happened to him. And the girl you're dating would be even more unwilling to let you go."

After Xiao Long heard Zhu Sheng's words,

"Then why can Uncle Yong go, and Brother Ding Li go?"

Shi Yong laughed: "Xiao Long, you can't compare; I've eaten all kinds of food, played with all kinds of women, dying wouldn't be a loss. That's why I went."

Hearing Shi Yong say that,

I was so angry I didn't know whether to praise Shi Yong or slap him twice.

Ding Li laughed heartily,

"Xiao Long brother, you and I are different; I've always wanted to make a name for myself, so I fear nothing, willing to follow Brother Zhao. I also haven't been in a relationship."

"Then I won't date, I'll go to Sijiucheng. I want to protect Grandpa." Xiao Long said angrily.

"Alright, Xiao Long, don't be angry. In Sijiucheng there are many people, that's not good either; this Wen Han is very sensitive and suspicious. You're important in the provincial capital, I already said that. Don't bring this up again."

Right, Zhu Sheng, Mr. He left. I hurriedly changed the subject.

I was just going to ask you about this—where did Old He go, and what about that horse hunter? Zhu Sheng asked urgently.

Mr. He left early; he already realized something and hurriedly left me. He said he would continue wandering the world.

It's good that Mr. He left; this saves me a lot of worry. The horse hunter works at the amusement hall. He knows nothing, so this ensures he can stay alive safely.

After Zhu Sheng heard me finish speaking, he nodded,

Making money in that kind of place is too hard; if a person knows too much, that's a sin. Sigh, it seems ordinary people are better—the less they know, the safer. Old He leaving was right; he can calculate and figure things out, so of course he knows when danger is coming.

Besides, he lives comfortably, not caring about fame, fortune, or profit.

Sometimes I truly envy him.

After he recommends you to Wen Han, he can quietly withdraw.

That is quite remarkable.

Mr. He is just like that; back when he followed me in Zaocheng, the more money I gave him, the farther he ran.

Also, Zhu Sheng, I feel we can make use of Kong Shi.

How can we make use of Kong Shi? He's already gone dark. Zhu Sheng said.

That's right, Zhu Sheng. This time I go back I wanted to inquire about Shangguan Zhuren's news, but time was tight and I couldn't find out.

I want to use Kong Shi to rescue Shangguan Zhuren. This Kong Shi is just a wall‑grass; wherever the wind blows hard, he leans that way.

I want to pass through Lao Wai to convey the message that our backer is the Wen Family to Kong Shi, so he knows how formidable our backer is.

Let's see whether he will go down a dark path or have some other idea,

As long as he has some other idea, then we can gather news about Shangguan Zhuren from him,

use him to rescue Shangguan Zhuren.

I think this move is a good one.

After I finished speaking, Zhu Sheng pondered for a moment,

"Jianqiang, your idea is not bad. But we need to take it step by step and see how it goes."