Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 1029 The Affairs of the Martial World Are Over
After Wang Laoqi's explanation, Wang Zhan realized that things were a bit complicated. He was indeed not a member of the martial arts world, although his two masters were. However, they had long since retired, and retired very thoroughly, especially Blind Chen, who had even disappeared from the lives of his extended family.

But what Wang Zhan found strange was that no one had the power to do such a thing, especially given the high risks involved. Regardless of whether the Thieves' Guild was unethical or not, the Eight Outer Guilds were still very united when it mattered most.

Wang Zhan wanted to remind Wang Laoqi, saying, "Seventh Brother, don't get involved in this matter, don't even listen to it. Right now, the Thieves' Guild is just suddenly unprepared, and they were previously disorganized. But if these people are pushed too far, it won't be a simple matter for the Thieves' Guild."

Wang Laoqi frowned and said, "You mean there are other people?"

Wang Zhan glanced at the young man sitting next to him without saying anything. Wang Laoqi understood that Wang Zhan had some concerns, so he said, "Oh, look at my brain. This is my apprentice and also my nephew, Wang Yu, the fish that swims in the water."

Wang Zhan spat out his tea and laughed, "This name was given by Tiger, right? No, Seventh Brother, did your family have a blood feud with animals?"

Wang Yu was also amused. He knew that his seventh uncle's name was Wang Ergou. It was because of this name that Wang Laoqi always asked people to call him Seventh Master and never mentioned his real name.

Wang Laoqi said helplessly, "There's nothing I can do. He's my father, after all. Alright, hurry up and tell me."

Wang Zhan lit a cigarette and said, "Seventh Brother, you don't know this, but you should know what the Eight Outer Gates are, right? The Thieves' Gate is just one of them."

Wang Laoqi nodded and listened attentively.

Wang Zhan continued, "Don't be fooled by the fact that these people have disappeared or retired from their professions. Their Eight Gates still exist, and they even have intricate connections with the Inner Eight Gates."

"Don't be fooled by the fact that we're all scattered now. When it comes to a life-or-death situation, someone will always step forward. At that time, the Outer Eight Gates will still be a unified force, and even the Inner Eight Gates will participate. Do you think the Thieves' Guild can withstand the trouble they're dealing with now?"

After listening to Wang Zhan's words, Wang Laoqi lit a cigarette and fell into deep thought. Wang Yu next to him also seemed to be thinking. Wang Zhan did not disturb them and went out to the kitchen to check on his chicken soup.

Wang Zhan's voice came from the kitchen, "Dinner's ready!"

Wang Li knew that her brother was planning to invite Seventh Brother and the others to dinner, and it definitely wouldn't be in the main room, but in the dining room in the east wing, where there was plenty of space.

In the side room next to the kitchen, Wang Li led Wang Laoqi and Wang Yu in. By then, six dishes were already laid out on the round table.

Wang Laoqi didn't stand on ceremony and found a seat. Wang Zhan walked in with a bottle of Lai Mao liquor and said, "How about it, Brother Qi? Even Tiger doesn't get this kind of treatment. Let's start eating."

The group sat down, and Wang Zhan reminded them, "There's still one main dish that hasn't been served yet. It's a little undercooked, so let's eat slowly and wait a bit."

The group chatted and drank as they started eating. Wang Laoqi said, "I thought you were down on your luck, but looking at this food, I know you're doing well. Don't mistreat my little sister Lili."

Wang Zhan smiled and said, "That's my own sister. You can mess with me, but if you mess with my sister, you'll die a horrible death."

Wang Laoqi's heart skipped a beat. Wang Yu looked at Wang Zhan in surprise. This was the first time someone had ever said such a thing to a policeman.

After dinner, Wang Laoqi said goodbye. Wang Zhan packed up a chicken soup for Tiger, and Wang Laoqi took it and left. Wang Li ate very comfortably, helped her brother wash the dishes, and then went back to her room. Wang Zhan then started preparing some meat for Jinbao, and gave it all the leftovers.

Jinbao was eating heartily in the front yard, while it was quiet outside. After finishing his work, Wang Zhan brewed a pot of tea and sat on a recliner in the backyard, gazing at the sky. Ever since Wang Laoqi's visit, he had felt uneasy.

After May, June arrived, and the market remained stable. Apart from a small number of people fleeing the famine, there were no major fluctuations in prices or supply.

Courtyard No. 95, rear yard and rear building

The deaf old lady was at home, leaning back in a recliner, resting with her eyes closed. A purple clay teapot sat on a small table next to her, and the room was quiet.

That recliner was a gift from Sha Zhu. Ever since the deaf old lady returned to her home, Sha Zhu probably felt he hadn't done much, so he kept asking her if she needed anything. Annoyed by the questions, the deaf old lady asked Sha Zhu to buy her this recliner.

There was a soft knock on the deaf old lady's door, but she heard it and said, "Come in."

Yi Zhonghai walked in carrying a tray and said, "Grandma, I asked Cuilan to make your favorite braised pork and chicken soup. Please get up and have a bite."

Yi Zhonghai placed the tray on the square table. The deaf old lady also got up from her recliner and said, "Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Cuilan. Why didn't she come over?"

Yi Zhonghai said, "She wasn't feeling well and lay down to rest."

The deaf old lady sat at the square table, and Yi Zhonghai served her food. The two chatted about the everyday life of the family in the courtyard, especially about Sha Zhu.

After the deaf old lady finished eating, Yi Zhonghai cleared the dishes and chopsticks aside, lit a cigarette, sighed, and said, "Grandma, Third Brother is dead. Not only is he dead, but all his men are dead, and even Third Brother's child has been kidnapped somewhere. What am I supposed to do?"

"Ah? How could this be? Didn't you pay me back a while ago?" The deaf old lady shut her mouth abruptly, only managing to say half of what she had said.

“Grandma, you’re free tomorrow, why don’t you go and see the people you’ve been looking for? I bet they’re not having an easy time either. I heard they really offended the Eight Outer Gates this time, and they’ve gone all out to find the person behind it all,” Yi Zhonghai said to the deaf old lady.

"Ah!" The deaf old woman was frightened. She had lived through the old society and knew all too well the power of the Eight Outer Schools. "Swindling, cheating, theft, robbery, murder!" These Eight Outer Schools had reached their peak.

“Sigh, this time, we’ve gotten ourselves into big trouble. I’ve cut off all contact with people coming from Henan. You should also prepare yourself. We can’t afford to offend them, so we have to save our lives no matter what,” Yi Zhonghai said.

The deaf old lady knew very well that Yi Zhonghai was a ruthless man who could make a decisive decision. She couldn't hesitate either, or she might get herself into trouble. She hadn't lived enough yet and didn't want to die.

The next day, the deaf old lady went out alone. Not long after, a district chief in Xicheng committed suicide out of fear of punishment, and his entire family disappeared overnight.

Wang Laoqi came to see Wang Zhan again and stayed for dinner that night. During the meal, he told Wang Zhan about the matter and was full of admiration for Wang Zhan's analysis. However, many people from the Outer Eight Gates have been exposed, and the public security department is now investigating them one by one. Those with problems will be arrested.

(End of this chapter)