Chapter 435: Return to Sijiucheng

Under the nurse's reminder, I took a look at Zhou Wei,

Then I hurriedly left the intensive care unit.

After coming out, the sky was already bright.

Upon reaching outside, Zhu Sheng asked: "How is Zhou Wei's condition?"

"Not bad. Sigh, I just don't know when he'll wake up." I sighed.

"Jianqiang, as long as you're alive there's hope, take it slow." Zhu Sheng comforted.

Xiao Long said beside me: "Grandpa, Ru Meng misses you; will you go see her?"

I checked the time,

"Time's running out; we're heading back to Sijiucheng today. Hand Liu Shiru over to Wen Han to avoid complications. Xiao Long, tell Ru Meng that after we finish these matters, we'll go see her."

Xiao Long said: "Okay, Grandpa, I'll let Ru Meng know. Grandpa, my dad wants to go to Sijiucheng to help you; he's feeling stifled."

"Xiao Long, tell your dad to just protect your grandmother and Ru Meng and the others; the Sijiucheng side is crowded and prone to trouble." I said.

"Exactly, Xiao Long, your grandpa is right. Crowds cause chaos; on the Sijiucheng side, having Shi Yong and Ding Li is enough, and your father's task is also important. Xiao Long, go call your Uncle Yong and Ding Li to get moving quickly." Zhu Sheng arranged.

"Okay, Zhu Sheng." Xiao Long acknowledged and left.

"Zhu Sheng, this time returning to Sijiucheng might be the final showdown; winning or losing hinges on this. I'm leaving this to you." I said.

"Rest assured, with me here they are absolutely safe."

"Don't forget, that matter concerns those four bronze artifacts; they must be safely brought back to Zaocheng, which belongs to our Zaocheng's cultural relics." Zhu Sheng looked at me and said.

"Zhu Sheng, I've kept this in mind. Wen Han and Zhou Jie surely fell out over Liu Shiru."

"Even alarming their family's patriarch, this escalation becomes a life-and-death struggle."

"Actually, Wen Han's father has already intervened; when he called Kong Shi last time he clarified the issue. They're even more anxious."

"If they're knocked to the ground, they'll not only lose everything but also suffer eternal infamy." Zhu Sheng took out a cigarette.

I took it and started smoking.

About the time it took us to smoke two cigarettes,

Ding Li, Shi Yong, Ya Ling, and Xiao Long all came over.

I told them: "Ding Li, you drive; Shi Yong, go to the ward and carry Liu Shiru out."

Shi Yong asked: "Brother, does Liu Shiru still need to be tied up?"

"No need, the doctor already gave him a sedative; he's in a drowsy sleep." Zhu Sheng said.

Shi Yong said: "I can't carry him alone; Xiao Long, come with me."

Xiao Long smiled and followed Shi Yong to lift Liu Shiru.

I said to Ya Ling: "Ya Ling, go back to the intensive care unit; your sister-in-law's side is entrusted to you."

Ya Ling nodded,

"Brother, rest assured; as long as I, Ya Ling, am alive, I guarantee your sister-in-law's safety."

I smiled and said nothing more.

Soon after, Ding Li drove the car over,

Shi Yong and Xiao Long supported Liu Shiru as they came over.

At that moment, Liu Shiru's head was wrapped in thick gauze, still in a drowsy sleep.

Looking at the drowsy Liu Shiru, I thought: Liu Shiru, you never dreamed you'd end up like this. You've become a fool.

"Sigh, I fear you won't be much stronger than Zhou Wei from now on."

We placed Liu Shiru in the back seat, letting Shi Yong watch over him from behind.

We all got in the car,

Then we waved at Zhu Sheng and Xiao Long,

Greeting the morning glow, we drove toward Sijiucheng.

The journey was safe and sound; we quickly arrived at Yangquan Hutong inside the Second Ring Road.

To avoid being noticed, I contacted Xiao Yan, asking him to open the shop doors on the street so we could drive the car in.

Xiao Yan quickly went to the shop entrance, operated it, and rolled up the door. We drove in.

As soon as we entered, Shi Yong shouted: "Holy shit, I never expected there to be so many mechanisms hidden in here."

"Shi Yong, keep quiet in the Fun Hall; you know this is Sijiucheng, not Zaocheng." I criticized Shi Yong.

"Come on, what's there to fear? I, Shi Yong, have never been afraid of anyone my whole life, brother, and I'm not talking nonsense." Shi Yong defended.

"Shi Yong, I tell you to speak less for your own good; don't be conceited. Here, making you disappear is too easy. Remember that Qiu Xi? You know, he vanished just because he talked too much."

"Shi Yong, how do you compare to Qiu Xi?"

"Qiu Xi is a veteran of Sijiucheng and has worked in the Fun Hall for so long."

"Therefore, in this place, you must speak little."

"I can't keep an eye on you all the time here."

"Shi Yong, you must listen to me." I said to Shi Yong earnestly.

Upon hearing that Qiu Xi had disappeared, Shi Yong showed a surprised expression.

Then he said: "I never imagined that in this day and age, speaking could cost a life."

I said: "As long as you know. Speak less, sleep more, got it?"

Shi Yong nodded.

Under the lift's operation, we quickly arrived at the underground parking lot.

Gazing at the underground parking lot, those rows of luxury cars,

Shi Yong showed a surprised expression.

I just said, "Fuck."

Then he quickly covered his mouth with his hand.

Ding Li parked the car, and Shi Yong and I lifted Liu Shiru down from it.

We carried him to the elevator.

I pressed the button for the first floor.

The elevator quickly rose to the first floor.

The so-called first floor is the ground floor.

When we reached the ground, I had just opened the elevator door when I saw Xiao Yan and that boss waiting for us at the entrance.

"Mr. Zhao, you're back, you've had a hard journey," the boss said.

"Boss, it's not hard. You even came to meet us," I laughed.

"Mr. Zhao, it's my duty to receive you; where is the person?" the boss asked.

I carried the rice‑dumpling‑shaped Liu Shiru to the boss's side.

"Boss, this is Liu Shiru."

"Ah, how did he become like this? His face is so swollen," the boss asked.

"Ah, this kid, when I caught him he tried to resist, so I punched him a few times; who knew he couldn't take a punch and ended up like this," I laughed.

"Mr. Zhao, you go rest first; Xiao Yan, come, let's carry Liu Shiru away," the boss said.

"Okay, boss," Xiao Yan then went together with the boss carrying Liu Shiru away.

How to deal with Liu Shiru is their business; I don't need to worry, anyway I've handed Liu Shiru over to them.

Shi Yong, Ding Li and I returned to the room; just as we were about to rest, we heard the phone ring inside.

I picked up the call; it was Wen Han's voice.

"Brother Jianqiang, come to my place for a visit; I have something to ask you."

I said: "Okay, Mr. Wen, I'll go right away."

I then put on my clothes and headed to Wen Han's place.

Upon arriving at Wen Han's place, Wen Han was himself playing cricket fighting.

Upon entering the room, Wen Han said: "Brother Jianqiang, you've had a hard journey."

I said: "Serving Mr. Wen is my duty. Liu Shiru was given a sedative at the Provincial Capital hospital, so he hasn't woken up yet."

"Oh, why did you go to the Provincial Capital?" Wen Han asked.

"Mr. Wen, let me be frank: when I first saw Liu Shiru I couldn't control my temper and hit him; who knew this kid couldn't take a beating and I knocked him out. I was afraid he'd die on the way, so I took him to a hospital in the Provincial Capital for treatment, which delayed us a bit," I explained.