Chapter 2641: A Sudden Shock

Zhao Desan's mind was struck by a sudden shock, leaving his brain a complete blank. What did this mean? Did A-Fang really have genuine feelings for him too? Was he being hit by a wave of peach blossom luck? Why was he constantly attracting these women, and all of them young married women at that? What was the meaning of this? Zhao Desan felt his mind in a chaotic mess, without the slightest clue. After thinking for a long time, he still couldn't figure out what this had to do with Zhao Da being beaten today. He couldn't help but ask blankly: "Sister-in-law A-Fang, why are you saying these things? And what does it have to do with Brother Zhao being beaten today?"

Seeing that Zhao Desan's expression was clearly very conflicted, Du Xiaochan said: "I heard from Sister A-Fang that her husband said although you are rising step by step, it's because your backing is strong, but you've offended quite a few leaders in the past two years, so your life surely won't be very peaceful. I was wondering if it's because you offended some leader, and since he knows about your relationship with Sister Zheng, he deliberately found people to beat Brother Zhao to intimidate you?"

Zhao Desan felt that the things Xia Jian said to his wife A-Fang were purely sour grapes because he couldn't eat the grapes himself, jealous that Zhao Desan was rising step by step while he himself was always stuck in place. However, Du Xiaochan's idea wasn't without merit. It was true that he had offended many people in officialdom because of certain matters. Open spears are easy to dodge, but hidden arrows are hard to guard against. Perhaps some enemy couldn't find a way to deal with him and was taking it out on Zhao Da to vent their anger. Thinking of this, Zhao Desan asked Du Xiaochan: "Which leaders did A-Fang's husband say I offended?" He was far away from the Provincial Construction Committee now, and perhaps that guy Xia Jian really did know more about some situations than he did.

Seeing Zhao Desan's conflicted and hesitant expression, Du Xiaochan felt very uncomfortable inside and said bitterly: "How would I know? Anyway, that's just what Sister A-Fang told me. I told you the matter, and instead of being grateful to me, you just keep asking this and that. You jerk, I hate you to death!" After saying this, she turned and walked into the room where Zhao Da was lying, ignoring Zhao Desan.

Zhao Desan's head was buzzing. He hadn't expected this girl's attitude toward him to become increasingly brazen. Moreover, Zhao Da being beaten by a stranger today sounded an alarm for him; he had to find out who the mastermind was and why they did this. But for a moment, his mind was a tangled mess. With so many enemies, he really couldn't think of who would think of using such a roundabout way to retaliate against him.

Seeing Zhao Desan squinting his eyes and frowning, looking at his wit's end, Du Xiaochan said: "Sister A-Fang said you've offended quite a few people, especially that Director Zheng from your Construction Committee who is bent on getting rid of you. In any case, today's incident happened too suddenly; you'd better be careful."

"Xiao Chan, thank you..." Hearing Du Xiaochan's warm words, Zhao Desan felt a surge of excitement. Forgetting that they were right outside Zhao Da's room, he directly grabbed Du Xiaochan's small hands, holding them tightly and not letting go, thanking her repeatedly.

Being tightly grabbed by Zhao Desan's broad and powerful palms, Du Xiaochan blushed instantly. Although she appeared generous and unrestrained on the surface, she was actually a bit shy. If it had been any other man holding her hand, she would have kicked his balls to pieces long ago. But being held by Zhao Desan at this moment, she felt nothing but shyness and nervousness. She didn't understand why she could never bring herself to be ruthless toward Zhao Desan. Perhaps compared to that Xu Min, Zhao Desan was simply far too excellent, or perhaps it was because he had once helped her catch a thief and saved the living expenses she had while still in school, leaving her with a heroic admiration for him in her heart.

"Let go of me... you jerk, there are other people here! You... your courage has been getting bigger lately, always touching me. Let go... hurry and let go." Unable to break free, Du Xiaochan could only look around. Fortunately, no one saw them, but her beautiful face was already covered in a rosy flush.

Zhao Desan let go with a dry laugh. The soft and smooth feeling of Du Xiaochan's small hands was already etched in his heart. Looking at her blushing little face, Zhao Desan felt a bit itchy inside. Thinking of the exciting part, he couldn't help but shout loudly outside the door: "Shuanzhu, Shuanzhu! Come out quickly, the couple is talking inside, why are you standing there like a fool?"

A moment later, Shuanzhu walked out of the room where Zhao Da was, looking embarrassed. He looked at Zhao Desan, gave an awkward smile, and said: "Big Brother, don't laugh at me, I forgot..."

Seeing that Zhao Desan had regained his composure, Du Xiaochan couldn't help but roll her eyes at him. However, seeing Zhao Desan's spirited and cheerful appearance made her feel that her words just now were worth it. Seeing him happy made her inexplicably happy too. She really couldn't understand what was so good about this guy that always made her think of him for no reason.

Zhao Desan smiled and said: "I'm not laughing at you, I have serious business! Shuanzhu, I'm giving you a task: find a house, and tomorrow morning, take Brother Zhao and his wife to move."

Shuanzhu looked at Zhao Desan, confused, and asked: "Big Brother, why?"

Du Xiaochan couldn't help but say to Shuanzhu from the side: "You're so stupid! Brother Zhao was beaten for no reason today; this matter must be a bit suspicious. For the sake of safety, of course, we have to change places." Du Xiaochan still understood Zhao Desan's thoughts best.

Zhao Desan furrowed his brows, nodded heavily, and remained noncommittal to Du Xiaochan's words.

Seeing that this was Zhao Desan's intention, Shuanzhu quickly said seriously: "Alright, Big Brother, I'll go look for one now."

Zhao Desan smiled with satisfaction, nodding repeatedly: "Mm, Shuanzhu, you really do things well. Go quickly, thanks!"

Shuanzhu gave an honest smile: "Big Brother, don't flatter me. I know very well what abilities I have. Compared to you, I'm a hundred and eight thousand miles away..."

Seeing these two complimenting each other, Du Xiaochan couldn't help but say: "Enough, enough, stop buttering each other up here, go do your real work!"

Shuanzhu gave an honest smile and slipped out of the small courtyard.

Zhao Desan said to Du Xiaochan with a smile: "Xiao Chan, I really have to thank you again. If it weren't for your reminder, I wouldn't have thought of this method, and who knows what trouble I might have gotten into later."

Du Xiaochan gave a faint smile. What she wanted wasn't Zhao Desan's endless gratitude, but something else...

An hour later, Shuanzhu returned. During the time he was waiting for Shuanzhu to find a house, Zhao Desan had been pondering who could have sent people to beat Zhao Da. After thinking it over, he felt that Hu Tao was the most suspicious. At this moment, Zhao Desan finally solidified the decision in his heart: he was going to start fighting back, a powerful counterattack. He absolutely could not let that guy who had cuckolded him continue to be so rampant!

Thinking of this, Zhao Desan gritted his teeth and said to Shuanzhu in a low voice: "Brother, I'm going out to handle something now. Help me look after them; absolutely nothing else can go wrong!"

Shuanzhu nodded and agreed without even thinking. It could be said that his second life was given to him by Zhao Desan; no matter what Zhao Desan said, he would resolutely carry it out.

However, Du Xiaochan wasn't so easy to talk to. Hearing Zhao Desan say this, she quickly interjected: "Hey, what are you going to do again? Don't go offending anyone else!"

Zhao Desan gave a bitter smile. Du Xiaochan wasn't someone easy to comfort; she had a very strong will. To persuade her, he had to use facts. He could only say softly: "Xiao Chan, don't worry, I won't go out of my way to offend anyone. But the matter I'm going to handle now concerns the safety of Brother Zhao's family and my future; it can be said to be very important. Be obedient, follow Shuanzhu, take good care of Brother Zhao and his wife, and don't wander around, okay?"

Du Xiaochan's expression changed slightly, and she pressed: "What are you planning to do? You don't know who did it, do you? You want to go find them alone?"

Zhao Desan gave a noncommittal smile and replied: "Rest assured, I have a sense of proportion and nothing will happen! If it were dangerous, I wouldn't do it. But... people, sometimes, always have to take some risks, otherwise what fun is there? The thing I'm going to do now isn't very dangerous, but it's very important; I have to go. Don't try to persuade me. I promise you, for your sake, I will live well, okay?" Zhao Desan said things that made Du Xiaochan feel warm inside, knowing she had a bit of a thing for him.

Du Xiaochan blushed, rolled her eyes at him, and spat: "Pah! You living well, what does that have to do with me? Go, go, if you want to go, then go. Anyway, it has nothing to do with me. If something happens, don't blame me for not warning you."

Zhao Desan smiled slightly and shook his head without a word. Although Du Xiaochan's words had a bit of a sulky tone, she had actually defaulted to his decision. Zhao Desan gave Shuanzhu a look, signaling him to protect the place, and then looked at Du Xiaochan silently once more before resolutely leaving and walking toward the outside of the house.

"Big Brother, go handle your business with peace of mind, leave this place to me, Shuanzhu! I guarantee it will be foolproof!" Shuanzhu watched Zhao Desan's back, feeling he was very great, and shouted loudly at Zhao Desan.

"Maybe this guy is just going to have a tryst with some wild woman, that's why he wouldn't let me follow... Hmph, it would be best if he didn't come back after he left!" Du Xiaochan watched Zhao Desan walk further and further away, feeling very reluctant to let him go, but too embarrassed to show it, deliberately pouting and saying words she didn't mean.

Shuanzhu frowned upon hearing this, not knowing if Zhao Desan had heard Du Xiaochan's low complaint, and quickly said seriously: "Xiao Du, although you have a good relationship with Big Brother, I don't like hearing you say things like that! When has anything Big Brother done not been for our sake? How can you say such hurtful things? It's fortunate Big Brother didn't hear you, otherwise, he might get angry!"

Du Xiaochan looked carefully at Shuanzhu's expression and found that he was actually serious. She couldn't help but feel that she had been defeated by this blockhead; he couldn't even tell when she was speaking out of anger, he was truly stupid enough. Du Xiaochan moved her mouth and said faintly: "Forget it, forget it, talking to a blockhead like you will only make me die of anger. You're even more of a fool than Zhao Desan, I'm not talking to you anymore."

Upon hearing this, Shuanzhu really couldn't take it anymore, and shouted with a thick neck: "Xiao Du, it doesn't matter if I'm a bit stupid, but how can you call Big Brother stupid? You have to make yourself clear today! Big Brother is clearly going to do a very important and serious matter, yet you say he... aren't you just being unreasonable?"