Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 1106 Seventh Brother's Purpose
The main house of No. 47 Yu'er Hutong
Wang Li was very happy about Wang Laoqi's arrival, because Wang Laoqi could always buy authentic snacks from Qianmen, which Wang Zhan sometimes couldn't even buy. Wang Laoqi said that many of the vendors of those authentic snacks had changed careers and were now making snacks for their own family and friends, not for sale to the general public.

After Wang Li returned to her room with the snacks, Wang Zhan brought in the tea he had brewed and poured it for both of them. Wang Zhan then took out two packs of Peony cigarettes and placed them on the table along with a kerosene lighter. He opened one pack and offered one to each of them.

After all three of them had lit their cigarettes, Wang Laoqi said, "Isn't it strange how I know Wei Guo?"

“At first, yes, but later I guessed it. Was it because Captain Liu used to work at the Municipal Public Security Bureau, or in the criminal investigation department?” Wang Zhan said.

Liu Weiguo laughed and said, "Seventh Brother said you have a clever mind, and I didn't believe it. But I do now. Don't call me Captain, it feels too formal. Just call me Brother Liu."

Wang Zhan smiled and nodded, then asked, "Seventh Brother, you never come here without a reason. What brings you here today?"

Wang Laoqi took a puff of his cigarette and said, "I'm just here to deliver a message. You can answer or not."

"Wait a minute, Seventh Brother, where are you working now?" Wang Zhan suddenly interrupted Wang Laoqi and asked directly.

Liu Weiguo looked at Wang Zhan with some surprise. Wang Laoqi, however, was not surprised at all when he heard Wang Zhan's question, as if it was within his expectations. Wang Laoqi continued, "I won't talk to you about the department. You wouldn't understand even if I explained it. Let's get to the point. Are you going to listen or not?"

Wang Zhan hesitated for a moment, then said, "Alright, it seems that if you don't tell me today, someone else might come and ask me again in a while. So, Seventh Brother."

"Last time, Blind Chen transported a ship full of goods to Tianjin Port. Where did it come from? How did it get ashore? Can it still be transported now? Is there anyone who can handle this?" Old Wang stubbed out his cigarette and asked Wang Zhan solemnly.

Wang Zhan knew that Chen the Blind's long-distance shipping trip couldn't have been kept secret from his superiors, but they didn't know much either. Of the cargo on that last shipment, only a small amount of food was meant for Wang Zhan, along with his personal belongings from Hong Kong. Of course, the food had long been eaten up, and the personal belongings were all in Wang Zhan's spatial storage.

Wang Zhan thought for a long time, his mind racing. He knew that every word he said would have a great impact on himself and Blind Chen, so he had to analyze the pros and cons of the matter.

Wang Laoqi wasn't in a hurry. He didn't speak to Liu Weiguo and just sat there drinking tea and smoking while waiting.

Wang Zhan thought for about half an hour before raising his head and saying, "I really don't know about the route, but if you want to transport anything or find Blind Chen's boat, you can go to a place called Miaomiya near Yangon. Their home should be nearby. Oh, and there's something else I hope you can pass on, Seventh Brother: Blind Chen and Master Wang have never been my masters and have nothing to do with me."

After speaking, Wang Zhan picked up his teacup. Wang Laoqi looked at Wang Zhan and sighed. Wang Zhan's meaning was clear: he wanted them to leave. Liu Weiguo also noticed this. Wang Zhan's sudden change of heart immediately distanced them, directly offering tea and dismissing them. The two men were proud and couldn't stand it. Although Wang Laoqi admired Wang Zhan, it was only because of his intelligence and experience. He still felt he had the advantage in other areas, so their faces turned cold. They stubbed out their cigarettes, put down their teacups, and stood up. Wang Laoqi said, "Wang Zhan, you're still young. Don't be so extreme. We're just doing our job. Never mind, goodbye."

At this moment, Liu Weiguo had already left the backyard and walked to the front yard. Then he returned to the Lotus Gate and shouted, "Seventh Brother, what are you dawdling for? You're just a little brat. Don't give him any face. Let's go."

The two men left Wang Zhan's house without even closing the gate for him. Wang Zhan sneered, walked directly to the front yard, and closed the gate. The moment the gate closed, Wang Zhan erased the name of Wang Laoqi from his mind.

This person is now obsessed with his career, which is completely different from when we first met. Gains and losses have become more important to Wang Laoqi. This person cannot be trusted. Wang Zhan couldn't understand why Wang Laoqi had gone to the small shop in the alley with him after he finished eating noodles. Could power really change a person so quickly?
When Wang Li came out again, she could tell that her brother was unhappy, so she ran to his side and asked, "Brother, what's wrong? Did Seventh Brother make you angry?"

"Huh? No, but we won't have many chances to see him in the future anyway. Oh well, by the way, what does my little sister want to eat?" Wang Zhan put aside his thoughts; nothing was more important than his little sister.

When Li Bo left Beijing, he had already cleaned up all the mess behind Wang Zhan, so Wang Zhan had always lived a low-key life. He didn't want to attract the attention of certain people. Not many people knew Wang Zhan's background, and Wang Laoqi was one of them.

The other three are Qi Dasheng, Wang Zhan's mentor, who has already gone into hiding in Qingcheng Mountain; Li Lianchang, the former director of Jiaodaokou Police Station, who has gone to Changping and never appears in Beijing; and the last one is Li Bo's secretary, Secretary Wang, who is now the district head of Dongcheng District. This person knows his place and will definitely carry out Li Bo's instructions without fail.

The exception is Wang Laoqi. His family originated from the police force in the old society. No matter how the regime changed, his family was adept at navigating social situations and remained standing in the old society. Even after the transition to the new society, they were still police officers, which shows that they were indeed skilled at solving cases. On the other hand, they also had connections with all sorts of people, so they knew a thing or two about what was happening in the market and what was going on behind closed doors. This was the foundation of their success.

But this Wang Laoqi is different from his father, Wang Laohu. It seems that after solving a few major cases, he has become a bit arrogant and always wants to climb the ranks. Today, Wang Zhan felt the same way. Wang Laoqi must have told his superiors about his situation for the sake of his future, which is why these two people came to visit.

Wang Zhan knew that he couldn't befriend this person anymore. He had changed; he was no longer the street urchin who liked to wander the streets. This person's goals had changed, and he had no intention of considering Wang Zhan a friend. Otherwise, this whole thing wouldn't have happened.

In the evening, Wang Zhan cut several plates of mutton, picked some green vegetables, took out the Liubiju brand sauce he had bought earlier, prepared all the ingredients, locked the front gate and the second gate, turned off all the lights in the yard, leaving only one light on in the main room.

Wang Zhan didn't want to see anyone today, so he and his sister set up a copper stove in the main room, turned on the radio, and ate hot pot while listening to storytelling. The two siblings would also discuss things from time to time.

Wang Li was drinking fruit juice, which was made from watermelon from the space. Wang Zhan had specially made it for her. Wang Zhan, on the other hand, took out a bottle of his treasured Lai Mao wine and poured himself a drink. The two siblings then closed the door and began to eat heartily.

(End of this chapter)