Period drama: Old Cao's carefree life

Chapter 43 He knows this routine well!
Xu Hancheng didn't care about the spittle or gossip; his only concern was the result!

Upon hearing Cao Weida's words, Xu Hancheng's heart leaped into his throat, and he stammered, "Then that means, Commander Ono in the end..."

Cao Weida smiled inwardly and continued, "Although I was scolded very badly, I will always remember your care and concern for me, Director."

"Finally, after my tireless efforts and my silver tongue, Commander Ono finally relented!"

"It's good that you've agreed, it's good that you've agreed." Xu Hancheng wiped the sweat from his forehead; he had really been scared to death just now.

"but."

"No, but what?" Xu Hancheng's heart, which had just been at ease, jumped again.

"Commander Ono said that he knows that although you, Director, are not very capable, you have always been loyal to the Imperial Army. Even if you have not made any great contributions, you have certainly worked hard."

"But this incident caused quite a stir, and Commander Ono was severely reprimanded by his superiors."

"As you know, officers care about their reputation. How could Commander Ono not be angry after being scolded so badly?"

"But then again, while the main responsibility for this matter doesn't lie with you, Commander Ono still has to give an explanation to his superiors."

"Of course, of course, Cao'er, just tell me straight, how am I supposed to cooperate? Don't keep talking in such a halting manner, my heart can't take it," Xu Hancheng said, clutching his pounding heart with a bitter expression.

Cao Wei chuckled inwardly. "That's exactly what I want. If I don't make things exciting and dramatic, how will you remember my kindness?"

"Yes, yes, I was just trying to give you a more detailed report." Having said what needed to be said, Cao Weida stopped teasing him.
"Someone definitely needs to be held responsible for this."

"Yes, no problem." It's just a scapegoat, easy!
It's just that this matter is too big for him to do this. In the past, whenever there was a case that couldn't be solved and the higher-ups were urging him to solve it, this was how it was handled. He was familiar with this routine!

"Furthermore, the person in charge of the jurisdiction must be punished."

"Sang Liuji?"

“Yes, Captain Sang Liuji!” Cao Weida said quietly, “The higher-ups have been paying close attention to this matter. We can’t just rely on a scapegoat. Our police station also needs to take a stand.”

Xu Hancheng gestured with his hand at his neck, tentatively asking, "Like this?"

He didn't ask if it was possible, but rather if it was right or wrong, which was enough to show his attitude.

"No, it's not that bad. It's just that Commander Ono has a task for him. Here's what happens."

The deaths of the three Japanese soldiers last night did not attract much attention, and not many people even knew about it.

They wanted to see the people alive or dead, but they hadn't even seen a trace of the three Japanese soldiers. This made the Japanese officers feel very ashamed, and they were too embarrassed to send out the news.

In the afternoon, Sang Liuji was extorting money from a merchant when he was called back to the police station.

A short while later, he walked out of the director's office as if his mother had died.

Xiao Zhou, a trusted confidant, rushed over: "Captain, Cao Weida, one of Duomen's subordinates, has been assigned to our team as captain. Has he been promoted?"

Hearing this, Sang Liuji, who was already feeling irritable, became even angrier. He kicked Xiao Zhou, who was squatting on the ground with a bewildered look on his face, and cursed, "Gao Sheng Sheng, Gao my ass!"

"Look at me, look at my face! Do I look like I'm about to be promoted?!"

"Damn it, after following me for so long, you still have no sense of propriety at all, get lost!!"

Xiao Zhou was secretly furious. This was outside the police station office building, and there were many colleagues around. He had been kicked on the butt and sat on the ground in front of everyone. How could he not be angry after losing face like this?
However, he dared not speak out against his anger and could only suppress it in his heart.

On the other side, Cao Weida, in a good mood, was lying on a deck chair in the courtyard, basking in the sun.

That's right, he is now the patrol captain of the police station, and also the temporary captain of Sang Liuji's team.

Sang Liuji had by then been demoted to deputy captain.

Whether he can be promoted again, in Xu Hancheng's words, depends on whether he can redeem himself through meritorious service.

Actually, the police station doesn't have a deputy captain position, but if Sang Liuji's captain position is removed, how can they take the blame for him?

The loan was handled by Ono Oda and his group, and then passed through his hands before being spent by Sangokuchi.

All he needs to do is coordinate things; it can be quite easy for him.

"Brother Cao, are you resting?" Little Ears walked in from outside the courtyard and greeted Xiangzi beside him.

Although Xiangzi was just a rickshaw puller, he spent a lot of time with Cao Weida every day.

In modern terms, he was a professional driver!
Little Ear, who understands social etiquette, naturally gave her face.

"Sit down. We only have boiled water at home, don't mind it."

"Look at what you're saying, plain water is fine, it quenches thirst." Little Ears sat down happily, first refilling Cao Weida's half-empty water glass, and then pouring himself a glass.

The water was lukewarm, and Little Ears gulped it down, then wiped her mouth with her sleeve.
"Brother Cao, when are you planning to go see the house? The landlord has already cleaned it up and is just waiting for you to come and take a look."

"Look at my brain, I've been too busy these past few days and I've forgotten everything." Cao Weida patted his head, only then remembering that Xiao Erduo had told him before.

"Let's go take a look."

Although Cao Wei Da was lazy, he was also a man of action, and immediately got up and walked outside.

Xiangzi, who was sitting to the side, immediately stood up, but was stopped by Cao Weida:
"You can rest here. It's just across the street, only a few steps away." Just as the two were about to walk out, a small head peeked in.

"Your name is Gouzi, right?" Cao Weida remembered that this was the kid who wrestled with He Yuzhu.

The dog nodded, a hint of fear in its eyes. "Big brother, Sister Zao'er asked me to come and get you. We've found the house you wanted."

"Wow, that's pretty fast." Cao Weida laughed. "Okay, I got it. Where's your sister Zao'er? Why didn't she come?"

"Sister Zao'er is negotiating the price with the landlord and asked me to let you know when to come and see the house."

Cao Wei Da chuckled. You know what, Tian Zao really took it to heart. "Okay, I understand. I'll be there in a bit."

He took out a few UnionPay coupons from his pocket (actually, he had some space) and handed them over.

Unexpectedly, the dog shook its head, its eyes filled with longing, saying, "I don't want it, you've already given me money."

Tsk, so sensible it's heartbreaking.

"Take it. I can't call you big brother for nothing. Consider this money from your big brother for buying candy."

Without waiting for him to refuse, she put the money in his pocket.

But the next second, the money popped out from under the pocket.

“…” Cao Weida sighed. He could be cold-blooded and ruthless when killing Japanese soldiers, but when faced with a child of about ten years old, dressed in tattered clothes, his saintly heart couldn’t help but overflow.

She picked it up and put it back in his hand, smiling kindly, "Be good, your sister Zao'er won't blame you."

He touched his head, and because he hadn't washed his hair in a long time, his hand was covered in bumps. His heart softened even more instantly.

"Alright, go ahead. Tell your sister Zao'er that your big brother will be there soon."

"Oh, by the way, where's the house?"

"Nanluoguxiang No. 97."

"??????" Cao Weida opened his mouth. Well, he was quite familiar with this.
"Okay, let's go."

The dog sniffed and ran off.

Cao Weida looked at it for two seconds before taking a step and walking outside.

Little Ears quickly followed, hesitating to speak several times.

Cao Wei Da chuckled: "Just say what you have to say, why are you stammering?"

Little Ears scratched his head awkwardly and said, "I didn't dare to speak because I saw that you were in a bad mood."

"Well, you told me to keep an eye on the area you're in charge of, and guess what? We caught a total of seven pickpockets."

“I’ve already interrogated them and found out that it was indeed Fu Decheng who did it. My brothers and I even had a dispute with Fu Decheng’s men, but we didn’t fight.”

Cao Wei Da's expression was strange. "Why do you seem to have some regrets?"

Little Ears chuckled. It was quite a pity, wasn't it? It would have been better if a real fight had broken out, and it would have been even better if a few more had been injured.

Cao Weida guessed his little scheme, nudged him, and chuckled and scolded him a couple of times, but he wasn't angry.

Before long, the two arrived at a courtyard. Before they even entered, a man came out from inside.

"Mr. Lian, you've finally arrived! This must be the buyer. It's a pleasure to meet you!" The homeowner was a middle-aged man in his forties, dressed in decent clothes, and somewhat plump, clearly someone who was not short of money.

Xiao Erduo clasped his hands in a fist and introduced, "Brother Cao, this is the landlord, and he's from your clan, named Cao Kun."

"Oh? So we're from the same clan. It's a pleasure to meet you." Cao Weida smiled and returned the greeting with clasped hands.

"Master Kun, I don't need to introduce this gentleman, do I?"

"No need for that. Cao Wei Da, the magistrate, who in this area doesn't know him?" Cao Kun's face was a bit round, and his smile had a rather endearing, simple charm.

"Come in, come in!"

"Please, please."

The three of them walked in.

Upon entering, one sees the gray-blue brick floor polished smooth by time, with a flower bed made of blue bricks placed in the center.
It was springtime, and the roses were peeking out as they climbed up the wooden frame.

The carved window lattice of the main room reflects the sunlight, and the birdcage hanging under the eaves sways gently in the breeze.

The eaves of the east and west wing rooms are slightly upturned, and the moss at the base of the walls spreads along the gaps in the bricks and stones, giving it a quaint, quiet, and elegant feel.

Cao Weida fell in love with him at first sight.

Perhaps because it wasn't rented out, there was less damage, and the entire courtyard house has been preserved in its original state.

Unlike Uncle Duo's house, although it is also a courtyard house with a similar size, the courtyard is much more cluttered.

(End of this chapter)