Chapter 82: Showing One's Hand

"Aunt Wang, the old lady's matter is not urgent for now."

"The toilet will be finished tomorrow, but there is still something about the courtyard wall; our main courtyard still needs to cause some trouble with the rear courtyard."

"After things calm down, we'll then bring the old lady over."

"Yang Qing briefly explained the matter of the courtyard wall."

"Director Wang's brows furrowed."

"What does Liang Jin Bao want to do?"

"Yang Qing confirmed some of his guesses, and his courage grew considerably."

"He's probably aiming at the toilet, or maybe it's my idea."

"During this period of repairing the house, I don't know how many ghosts and monsters have come to our home."

"Lei Master should know about this."

"Director Wang coughed slightly, disguising her slight embarrassment."

"She also understood in her heart that this kid Yang Qing seemed to have guessed something as well."

"Later I'll go find Liang Jin Bao to talk."

"Yang Qing waved his hand."

"No need; originally I lived alone in the rear courtyard, not knowing how many people suspected me of secretly doing something and hiding treasure."

"Now that the toilet is fixed, with people coming and going every day, plus the back door designed by Liang Jin Bao, our home is basically open for everyone to see, which may actually reduce a lot of trouble later."

"The Houzhaofang used to be the quarters for the womenfolk, belonging to the inner court of the Siheyuan, possessing a natural mystique."

"Indeed, it easily invites others' wild imaginations."

"Long-standing suspicion will inevitably invite continuous malice."

"She never figured out why Yang Qing voluntarily proposed fixing the toilet; it seems this is one of the reasons."

"Then let them settle it themselves; when the time comes, you'd better not get involved and stay as far away as possible."

"Yang Qing laughed."

"I'm afraid this matter will become quite lively."

"These days, the people in the Siheyuan, in order to thwart Liang Jin Bao's plot, have continually provoked the people of Liang Jin Bao's courtyard; now the relationship between the two courtyards has become very strained."

"This incident concerning the courtyard wall is very likely to become a fuse."

"If mishandled, it could turn into a mass brawl."

"Yang Qing expressed that he was really looking forward to it; after all his hard work designing, wasn't it precisely for this?"

"Let them fight, let them struggle; the bigger the commotion, the better."

"By then, forget about being an outstanding Siheyuan; even whether a few elders can keep their positions is uncertain."

"And the door on the courtyard wall will become a scar for both sides, constantly reminding them that the people opposite are not on good terms."

"They now have a match in strength, so the attention directed at him will also be much less."

"Yang Qing's smile gave Director Wang a somewhat bad feeling."

"However, Yang Qing's following words made her forget that bad feeling."

"Only see Yang Qing pull out a handful of cash and a handful of silver coins from his pocket and slap them onto the table."

"Aunt Wang, I have something to report to you."

"Director Wang looked at the money and silver coins on Yang Qing's table, and she was stunned."

"This..."

"Yang Qing, you wouldn't have done something..."

"Yang Qing directly interrupted her speculation."

"No, how could I? I merely discovered a treasure trove."

"Treasure? Director Wang suddenly lifted her head."

"Treasure?"

"Your family's treasure?"

"Indeed, Yang Qing confirmed once again that Director Wang knows a lot."

"Director Wang also realized she was getting a bit anxious and misspoke."

"Under Yang Qing's scrutinizing gaze, Director Wang composed herself."

"Yang Qing, you know the state's policy: gold and silver must be turned over."

"Chen Hong was also bewildered by Yang Qing's move, asking what you're doing—this isn't self-inflicted trouble, is it?"

"Our days are clearly getting better; why are you messing around?"

"Turn over, must turn over; Aunt Wang, look, Yang Qing took it out precisely to turn it over. Otherwise, what would he take it out for?"

"Saying this, she kept giving Yang Qing meaningful looks."

"Yang Qing saw her worry from her gaze."

"He spoke candidly."

"Yes, Aunt Wang, I took them out precisely to hand them over to the street office."

"But it seems I've been targeted now."

"Upon hearing this, Director Wang looked at Yang Qing's eyes, which narrowed."

"This kid has changed; he's becoming ever more cunning, giving her a slippery act."

"She looked at the silver coins, then at the cash, and thought of a possibility."

"He did it on purpose."

"Director Wang thought for a moment and then asked."

Many people?

Yang Qing nodded, then shook their head.

Perhaps we can attract more people.

His few words almost amounted to laying it bare; I know many things.

Director Wang looked at them, no longer with affection, only retaining the posture of equal conversation.

Yang Qing pushed the money toward Aunt Wang, then said.

The money belongs to the state; I don't want any of it.

However, some people have targeted me for over ten years.

Moreover, they are still watching me; I feel it's too dangerous.

Moreover, the old lady will soon be living with me; I think it's better to eliminate this danger.

They also pushed the old lady out; it can be said they exploited this to the extreme.

Director Wang took a deep look at them.

This child is no longer the Yang Qing who once needed her protection from being bullied.

They seemed to have grown up overnight; the depth of their scheming made her somewhat moved.

She has watched them grow up bit by bit.

Growing to this extent in such an environment is somewhat unbelievable.

She didn't know that residing in this body was an adult's soul.

Director Wang pushed the silver coins and money toward them again.

Give you two more days; however much you can fish out, I can help you clear that much.

Yang Qing nodded, stood up, and bowed.

Thank you, Aunt Wang.

Director Wang patted their shoulder, then left.

Chen Hong listened, looking bewildered, and could only guess roughly.

You want to use Jiedao, then…

Yang Qing nodded.

Sun Hongqi has become active again recently.

Moreover, there are others I don't know who are also acting.

It seems that when we were renovating the house, they investigated thoroughly and found the treasure is not in the house.

If I don't take action, it won't be long before someone moves against me.

It was also a coincidence that let me discover a treasure.

So I want to make use of it.

I also find it hard to judge the outcome.

During this time, you should stay in the military compound; come back when things settle.

Chen Hong was a bit nervous, grabbing their hand.

Otherwise, you could also go to the military compound.

Yang Qing shook their head, comforting her.

The more dangerous this time, the safer I am; everyone is waiting for me to lead them to find the treasure.

Someone wants to move against me, but others would not agree.

Chen Hong said again.

Then I'll accompany you.

Yang Qing patted her hand.

What about the old lady? We can't just abandon her once our goal is achieved.

You work here during the day; if you don't go back at night, what if something happens?

The old lady's health is poor; we can't let anything happen to this spinal vertebra.

Don't worry, with Aunt Wang around, I'll be fine.