Chapter 674: The Current Situation in Pengjiawan

At 5:30 PM, when it was time to get off work, Su Xinghui left the town government courtyard and walked east along the street, observing Pengjiawanzhen as he went.

Pengjiawanzhen was relatively prosperous. Because it was located at the intersection of the highways from Shangjun to Jiangcheng and to Yulin, there was a lot of passing traffic, so there were many restaurants, inns, and shops, as well as a few factories.

However, there weren't many pedestrians on the street today. This was likely an aftereffect of the incident a few days prior where the town government was stormed. The pedestrians on the street were sparse, and those occasionally seen were walking in a hurry.

After walking over a hundred meters, Su Xinghui saw the sign for Chaochao Restaurant by the side of the street and stepped inside. The owner was a young man in his twenties, not yet thirty. Seeing a customer, he asked, "Are you here to eat? How many?"

Su Xinghui said, "I'm here to see Chen Shuji."

The owner nodded and led Su Xinghui to a private room in the back, where Chen Xianyi was sitting and drinking tea.

Chen Xianyi said, "Town Mayor, come in and sit. Chaochao, go arrange a few side dishes for the drinks."

The owner went out, and Su Xinghui sat opposite Chen Xianyi, smiling: "Chen Shuji, County Magistrate Chen asked me to send his regards."

Chen Xianyi shed his serious daytime expression, smiled, and poured Su Xinghui a cup of tea: "My Fourth Uncle has already called me. Is he in good health?"

Su Xinghui nodded: "He's in very good health."

As it turned out, Chen Xianyi was a clansman of Chen Hongfu. Although not a direct nephew, he was the son of Chen Hongfu's cousin, which was close enough.

Chen Hongfu was from Pengjiawan. Knowing that Su Xinghui was taking on a dangerous mission by coming to Pengjiawan, he naturally had to introduce Chen Xianyi to him. Chen Hongfu knew better than anyone how chaotic Pengjiawan was; with Chen Xianyi, Su Xinghui would at least have one relatively reliable helper.

Chen Xianyi nodded and said, "Town Mayor, drink your tea. You drank so much at noon; I was really worried you'd get drunk."

Su Xinghui said, "It's fine. I've never been drunk in my life. No matter how much I drink, I don't feel it."

Chen Xianyi said, "Then wouldn't it be boring for me to ask you out for a drink?"

Su Xinghui laughed: "It's fine. We aren't competing in a drinking contest. Although I don't feel the alcohol, I can still taste the flavor of the wine."

Chen Xianyi said, "Alright then. I happened to prepare some good wine today—thirty-year-old raw liquor cellar-aged from the Pengjiawan Winery."

Su Xinghui said, "That sounds excellent."

Chen Xianyi said, "Ordinary people can't really get this. The current factory director is my cousin, which is why I was able to get some."

Su Xinghui smiled: "Then I'm in for a treat today." ===== CHAPTER 676 =====