Chapter 600: Zhou Tong Has a Request

"What? What else?" Su Yang truly didn't react at all.

"I knew you forgot." Zhou Ruohan gave Su Yang a hard pinch on his waist.

Then after stretching his wrist, Su Yang finally caught on and hurriedly said, "Grandpa's aura was too strong just now, it pressed me so hard I could only think about answering the question, so I really forgot about this."

Zhou Ruohan said, "Alright, I'll forgive you this once, but tonight there should be dinner at home, everyone will come, you can bring it then."

"In front of everyone it's more meaningful."

Su Yang naturally had no reason to refuse; after all, for him it was a matter of time, as long as the bracelet matter isn't exposed it's fine.

Zhou Tong today is a professional driver; all the way he pretended not to see, ignored, only responsible for driving his car well and being a good bag‑carrying aide.

They first went to the larger courtyard they mentioned on the phone; this courtyard hasn't been renovated yet, but the yard is relatively big, about two or three courtyards larger than the one Zhou Laozi lived in earlier.

It has pavilions, towers, etc., and surprisingly has a hint of light luxury.

The house remains in its antique original style; only the furniture has been cleared out.

"How is it? Satisfied? Earlier I chose it based on the general idea you all gave," Zhou Tong said from behind.

Su Yang said he was very satisfied; he actually doesn't care much about the size of the courtyard, only the location.

But thinking of living in this courtyard in the future gives him a sense of achievement.

Because in a few years, Jingcheng's housing prices will double, especially such courtyards will become astronomically priced.

Even situations where even the rich can't buy them will appear.

Not far from this courtyard, after passing two alleys, Su Yang reached their own small courtyard that had already been renovated.

The plants inside this courtyard are clearly tended.

The interior decor is low‑key luxury; Su Yang glanced twice and felt the money he gave before probably wasn't enough.

Because Zhou Ruohan took him around the study; the vase on the table, the calligraphy and paintings on the wall all seem to be heirloom works.

If these items were really to be bought at an auction, each would be over a million and definitely unattainable.

The reason they appear in his renovated study is probably because Zhou Ruohan brought them; he didn't ask where they came from.

Zhou Ruohan proactively introduced, "Do you think these things are too expensive? Actually they really are, placed in your study, you shouldn't be surprised, because in Jingcheng's circle, this is already the most modest."

"Even a pen washbasin there is worth far more than yours, and the wood they use at home is golden nan wood, yours is just ordinary rosewood; just make do for now, and when the chance comes, we'll replace it."

Su Yang said, "That's already great, these things were unimaginable before, and I feel I'm not really suitable to use them."

Zhou Tong smiled beside him, said nothing; if it were before, he would have said "Look at you, country bumpkin, with no prospects."

Zhou Tong felt even this was too embarrassing to bring up in front of others.

When he arranged it before, he specifically asked Zhou Ruohan's opinion, opting for the lowest‑tier configuration.

They originally planned to return to Zhou Laozi's residence for dinner, but because some people were still working out of town and hadn't returned, they just found a random restaurant outside for dinner.

After dinner, Zhou Tong suggested taking Su Yang out for a walk, to have some drinks, etc.

Zhou Ruohan originally didn't want Su Yang to go out, but seeing Zhou Tong's pitiful look she agreed.

She could see Zhou Tong definitely had business with Su Yang, so she gave a few instructions: "When you go out, don't go to those chaotic places, and definitely don't go out to do anything bad. Last time your brother‑in‑law came, he got into a feud at a club, which led to those two incidents in Ganzhou Sheng later, both stirred up by Tian Xiaofei. So this time keep a low profile, avoid any contact with those people."

Zhou Tong nodded repeatedly; although he doesn't care about those people, even somewhat ignores them because his work environment doesn't align, he still thinks of Su Yang.

After they left, Zhou Tong immediately became lively: "Brother‑in‑law, I'll first take you for a big drink, then give you a spin."

Su Yang smiled a bit, said nothing; now he's even more certain Zhou Tong has something he wants his help with, otherwise he wouldn't be so eager. But Zhou Tong didn't mention it, so Su Yang didn't ask; after all, he's not in a hurry.

Indeed, after Zhou Tong finished his drink, buoyed by the alcohol, he slurred, "Actually... actually I want to ask you for a favor."

As soon as he spoke, Su Yang teased, "You still have something to ask me to help with? What in Jingcheng is something you can't handle and need me to do? You're really flattering me, aren't you? Or maybe you're like Liu Zixuan, that little witch, setting a trap for me? That's not impossible, but you'd have to find a sucker like Tian Xiaofei for me to make a quick buck, otherwise I won't find it worthwhile."

Zhou Tong's head immediately shook like a tambourine, then he nodded frantically: "I absolutely didn't mean that, how could I trap you? My sister would kill me."

"And the favor I'm asking isn't about Jingcheng; what could I possibly have... I usually serve in the army; it's just that these two times you came, I happened to be on leave at home."

"A few years ago I might not have been able to come back even once in two years; this year I've already returned twice. Ah, never mind that, let me get to the point. I have a comrade who transferred to the Municipal Public Security Bureau in Jinzhou, assigned to the Armed Police Corps as a squadron commander."

"He's a man who doesn't speak much, has a blunt temperament, and easily offends people. I heard his squadron commander position might be stripped soon. He still doesn't know about bowing heads or giving gifts, just stubbornly standing there."

"Even if he's removed, it's not a big deal; salary won't drop much, and he won't starve. But he once earned merit with us and was wounded on the battlefield; if he's really taken out, it's disheartening. Moreover his family situation is poor; the whole family depends on him. So if possible, I'd like you to help him advance."

Su Yang listened and found it odd: "That's not it; after you talk so long, give me a reason you must help him? And I'm going to Lieshan Xian, I'm not in charge of the public security system there; it's the city bureau, how can I help him?"

"Also, by your logic, he can still get by, and quite well, at least better than most people."