Chapter 326: 322. Who Exactly Is It? (Please subscribe, monthly tickets!)

Zhang Ran did not say much to Zhu San, and after they finished eating, he let them go back.

As for Zhu San, he followed his son-in-law back to the son-in-law's home first, as their original house had already been sold by Zhu San.

On the way, Zhu Mingli finally fully regained her composure, but she did not care about the matter of the auto repair shop; instead, she looked at her father and said, "Dad, do you think it's possible to let Liao Qi work for Mr. Zhang?"

This was an idea that had suddenly popped into her mind.

Her father had only worked for Mr. Zhang in the past, and now, after so many years, Zhang Ran was actually so generous that he gave such a big gift simply out of past sentiments.

If Liao Qi could also work for Zhang Ran, then...

Liao Qi also instantly regained his composure and looked at Zhu San full of anticipation.

Zhu San looked at the look in their eyes and suddenly asked with a smile, "You want to work for Mr. Zhang?"

"Yes," Liao Qi nodded vigorously.

"Then what can you do? Repair cars? Do you think Mr. Zhang is short of people who repair cars?" Zhu San sneered.

"Uh... but, Dad, didn't you also know nothing back then? And Liao Qi can learn," Zhu Mingli clearly did not want to let this opportunity slip by.

Zhu San looked at his daughter's eyes, sighed, and said, "Lili, don't think about unrealistic things."

"Yes, I really didn't know anything back then, just a child of a mountain hunter who understood nothing, but at that time, I dared to risk my life."

"In the end, I did indeed betray Mr. Zhang, but I dare to swear to the heavens that when Mr. Zhang had not disappeared, if anyone dared to harm Mr. Zhang, I would dare to risk my life against them; even if I knew I would surely die, I would still dare to go. You ask Liao Qi, does he dare?"

Zhu Mingli and Liao Qi both stopped talking. They looked at each other, not knowing what to say.

Does he, Liao Qi, dare?

He certainly does not dare!

Is Zhu Mingli willing to let him?

She certainly is not willing to!

Zhu San looked at them seriously and said, "Moreover, since such a thing has happened once, neither Mr. Zhang nor Yong Ge will ever let such a thing happen a second time."

"Once it happens a second time, do you really think I was joking with you about what I said earlier?"

At this, the two were completely stunned. They hadn't thought that much before; they only wanted to be able to follow Zhang Ran, perhaps hoping for glory and wealth.

But after Zhu San said this, they also instantly sobered up.

Zhu San did not pay attention to the two of them; he just looked at the night scene in a daze, not knowing what he was thinking about in his heart.

Upon returning home, Liao Qi's parents saw that Zhu San had also returned with them, and their expressions stiffened, ready to say some unpleasant things.

However, at this moment, Liao Qi hurriedly pulled the two of them aside and whispered a few words, and immediately, the look in their eyes when they looked at Zhu San's family changed completely.

Liao Qi now also understood Zhang Ran's meaning: this auto repair shop was not given to him, the son-in-law, but to Zhu Mingli, or rather, to Zhu San.

Seeing this scene, Zhu San felt a sense of melancholy in his heart again; his own life had changed with the appearance of Zhang Ran.

Now, in his old age, it was still the same; he was still living by relying on Zhang Ran!

Zhu Mingli did not have so many thoughts. She was slightly stunned for a moment as she looked at her parents-in-law, whose attitudes had suddenly improved, but she immediately thought of Zhang Ran's previous words and understood the meaning behind them.

At this moment, for the first time, she felt a sense of gratitude toward this unfamiliar father-figure boss, Zhang Ran.

Even though he had only said a few words, he seemed to have considered many things for her.

At ten o'clock in the evening, just as Zhu San had finished washing up and was preparing to make do for the night on the sofa, he received a call from He Yong.

"Lao San, come out for a bit. I'm downstairs at your place," He Yong said.

Zhu San's expression changed slightly, then returned to normal. This was the real He Yong; after experiencing such things, he didn't trust anyone anymore.

Zhu San arrived downstairs and saw He Yong squatting under a tree smoking a cigarette.

"Want one?" He Yong gestured.

Zhu San took the cigarette, looked at it, and said in a daze, "It's been many years since I've smoked such good cigarettes."

"These were all given to me by Brother Zhang. He said if I'm going to smoke, I might as well smoke some good ones; at the very least, the harm is less. To be honest, these cigarettes don't really pack a punch," He Yong said.

Zhu San nodded silently; this was indeed Zhang Ran's style.

After chatting idly for a bit, Zhu San's expression became much more solemn as he asked, "Yong Ge, what do you need me for?"

He knew that He Yong looking for him so late must have a reason, and it should be related to some events from back then; after all, that was all he, Zhu San, was useful for to He Yong now.

He Yong did not beat around the bush; he took a deep drag of the cigarette and then slowly said, "Was it you who passed the message to me back then?"

Up until now, neither He Yong nor Zhang Ran knew who had passed the message to him back then.

Judging from what Zhu San had done, he seemed the most likely candidate.

After hearing this, Zhu San was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly: "I'm sorry, Yong Ge, it wasn't me. I've let you down."

He Yong's eyes flickered. If it wasn't Zhu San and it wasn't Zhao Hu, then who was it?

The figures of those few people from back then began to flash rapidly through his mind, but he still had no clue.

"However, I might know who tipped you off. Actually, over these years, I have also had some guesses," Zhu San said.

He Yong was startled, then looked at him without speaking.

"Yong Ge, actually, there might be some things about what happened back then that you don't know. After Mr. Zhang went missing, we all separated according to your instructions, but we were found by them almost at the same time. You tell me, how could it be such a coincidence?"

He Yong's expression changed, and he said in a deep voice, "What do you mean?"

"Yes, back then, besides you, Yong Ge, only Xiao Long knew the addresses of all of us," Zhu San said.

He Yong's eyes suddenly turned fierce, but in his heart, he couldn't help but feel a trace of pain and regret. At this moment, he didn't even dare to tell Zhang Ran about this.

Xiao Long was the youngest among them, and also the smartest. He Yong had previously heard Zhang Ran laughingly tell him to take Xiao Long along to gain some experience, and once he was older and more mature, he would arrange for him to handle tasks.

Seeing He Yong's expression, Zhu San hurriedly said, "Yong Ge, don't be anxious yet, listen to me finish. If I'm not mistaken, it must have been Xiao Long who leaked the information to you. Back then, none of us had the time to do it."

He Yong also regained his composure. That's right, back then, Xiao Long not only knew the addresses of Zhu San and the others, but he also knew his, He Yong's, which showed how much He Yong valued and trusted him!

"Not only that, the reason I have such a guess is also because of things Xiao Long said to us. I didn't feel anything before, but the more I think about it, the more puzzled I am," Zhu San said.