Chapter 361: Liu Yan

"Let's go back."

Yang Qing said to Chen Hong and the old lady.

Chen Hong shook her head, and the old lady also disagreed.

"Stay here; it's comfortable."

The big courtyard probably already knows, yet no one has come, which shows how warm or cold people's hearts can be.

When he arrived at the courtyard, he feared it would be even more distressing.

"Go back; there are still children at home."

"I don't have any business either; there's no need to be hospitalized."

Chen Hong and the old lady thought of the children and also nodded.

Yang Qing let Chen Hong support the old lady, and he stood up from the sickbed himself.

His body had no problem; it was all a matter of the mind.

Along the way, the elders and aunties took great care of Yang Qing and the old lady, patting their chests and saying that if anything was needed, they would definitely help.

Having lived among the courtyard people for so many years, there wasn't a single warm‑hearted person.

But the people from the street, only because one's own daughter‑in‑law had offered help, were so enthusiastic.

Why is the difference between people so great?

Entering the courtyard, San Da Ma, Jia Zhangshi, and Yi Da Ma all gave him a respectful salute.

They exchanged greetings briefly and then went home.

At his own home, Lou Xiao'e and Yi Da Ma looked at him with concerned faces.

Lou Xiao'e's expression was solemn.

"What happened? What's wrong?"

Yi Da Ma also asked with concern.

"Your complexion is a bit pale; what did the doctor say?"

Yang Qing hurriedly said it was nothing.

"I just fainted briefly; when I heard news about my father, I got a bit excited and then passed out."

"Ah!"

Yi Da Ma exclaimed in surprise.

"Yang Rong has news?"

Chen Hong had the old lady sit down, glanced at Yang Qing, and then said.

"A letter arrived."

Yi Da Ma handed the fan she was holding to Chen Hong, and pulled Yi Xiaoxiao to sit on the straw mat.

"How are the two of them doing?"

Yang Qing shook his head.

"I don't know; I just asked someone to look for them."

Yi Da Ma nodded.

"That's right; first find them, and once found, decide."

"Then later, will you go over, or will they come back?"

"Or will both sides stay like this?"

The old lady interrupted her.

"Who knows? They disappeared for so long, and suddenly there's a letter."

"I don't think it's reliable."

Then she glared at Yang Qing.

"Yang Qing, you haven't been home all day; these days, stay at home and properly look after the children."

"Also let Ezi and you, Yi Da Ma, rest."

Yi Da Ma realized she had spoken too much and changed the subject.

"Yang Qing, now that you're back, how should we prepare those dried oysters you brought back?"

"We've been pondering for half a day and still haven't figured it out."

Yang Qing glanced at Lou Xiao'e, and Lou Xiao'e gave him an awkward smile.

"Don't look at me; I can eat but can't cook."

"Alright, she's the young lady."

Yang Qing stood up, took out the dried oysters, and tossed them into water to soak.

"These are like sea cucumbers and abalone; they need to be soaked in water."

"For dinner, I'll make a sauce, and we'll eat this."

While they were fussing in the courtyard, the street director brought a girl to the Siheyuan.

They eventually arrived at the large back courtyard.

Seeing Yang Qing fine, the street director let out a sigh of relief.

"Yang Qing, you gave me a fright."

Yang Qing looked up, saw it was the director, and greeted with a smile.

"Hello, Director."

The director nodded.

"All right, since there's no problem, let me introduce you: this is Liu Yan, who will live in the West Ear Room of the main courtyard."

Yang Qing knew this was to monitor him.

Yang Qing gave a faint smile and said nothing.

Liu Yan, however, took the initiative to speak.

"I'll go..."

Chen Hong, however, snorted and waved his hand.

"Understood, understood, miss, do as you wish; we won't keep anyone."

The Jiedao director gave an awkward smile, grabbed Liu Yan and left.

They were already unpopular, so they shouldn't court further trouble.

After Liu Yan left, not long after, Chen Xueru and Xu Huizhen also came over.

They still didn't know Yang Rong's news; they only heard that Yang Qing had fainted, wasn't attending class, and they rushed over.

Yang Qing got a headache again.

Don't let your own affairs affect them.

He looked at Lou Xiao'e, who shook her head at him, indicating it was fine.

The Lou family's connections are still strong; for their family, even if they simply say they're leaving now, no problem will arise.

The cafe seat was left there.

As for Xu Huizhen and Chen Xueru, there were no major issues, and their performance in recent years had been excellent.

A little bleeding, and they just leave.

The back route was something she insisted on paving herself; Lou Bancheng could only reluctantly offer their family assets.

Connections, networks, and money all started moving.

It also let Lou Xiao'e know the capabilities of the Lou family.

Yang Qing gave Xu Huizhen a signal, and she knew what to do.

They didn't talk much, only left to tease the kids.

Until evening, after the Siheyuan residents finished work, people gradually came over to visit Yang Qing.

Yang Qing dealt with each of them one by one.

Qin Huairu still didn't want to leave, but Chen Hong drove her away.

Only after everyone except Xu Huizhen and the others had left did Yang Qing finally reveal the matter.

Xu Huizhen's eyes darted rapidly.

"Do you know what your father actually did that makes people cling to you?"

It's too strange; the attention given to Yang Qing is excessive.

Who knows? Yang Qing is also helpless.

"I don't know, maybe he knows a hidden treasure spot where life is going well."

"Back then, after searching so much, by the time of surrender, the maritime transport capacity had already been heavily damaged."

"There are many things that can't be taken away."

"And at that point, trying to bring them back would likely be intercepted by Yingjiang."

This is the biggest possibility he could think of.

After all, from the last treasure operation, they captured many unusual people.

It let him learn many things.

That flower Yang Rong was playing with.

He probably also dealt in shady goods.

Chen Xueru frowned.

"What should we do now? Otherwise, let your father hand over the items."

Xu Huizhen rolled her eyes.

"What kind of person is Yang Rong? Would he listen to Yang Qing?"

"Besides, even if he listens, so what?"

"If he actually produces something, others will only think he still has more in his hand."

"That would make him even more troublesome."

Then she looked at Yang Qing.

"Otherwise, could you use that Liu Yan you mentioned?"

"If you don't fully understand the opponent's background, you can't do anything."

Yang Qing shook his head.

"Forget it, things are already like this; I still won't get involved."

"The more you know, the harder it is to get out."

"If mishandled, it could also implicate you."

"Leave it to fate; knowing less might be safer."

"You should prepare, prepare yours, and me. You don't need to worry."

"You can't get involved in this matter."

Chen Xueru thought for a while.

"Should I try to find connections and contact Xianggang, to see Uncle Yang's thoughts?"

Xu Huizhen interrupted again.

"Shut up, the fewer people who know about this, the better; if his father really has treasure information and people…"

Yang Qing waved his hand.

"It's not that severe; the treasure is actually within the country."

"It does exist, but would they dare to dig it?"

"The previous incident already scared many people to death."

"No one dares to gather anymore."