Courtyard House: Starting by inheriting the tradition and suppressing the barbarians.

The courtyard was unusually quiet for the next few days.

Yi Zhonghai was busy working overtime at the factory to salvage his image, while the Jia family stayed indoors, and Sha Zhu avoided Li Xuan whenever he saw him.

These undisturbed days gave Li Xuan ample time to cultivate and farm in the space.

Sunday arrived in the blink of an eye.

The winter clothes I ordered from Xue Ru Silk Shop should be ready by now.

Moreover, my mother, Su Yun, has been looking better and better lately.

The old clothes I had before now seemed a bit too big and didn't fit well.

Li Xuan planned to make several more sets of clothes for his mother and younger siblings.

I'll also buy some good silk fabric and store it in my storage space for future use.

Early in the morning, Li Xuan rode his old bicycle, carrying Xiao Yu.

Su Yun rode her bicycle with Li Tian on the back, and the four of them leisurely left the courtyard.

……

Xueru Silk Shop.

As a well-known time-honored brand in Beijing, business here has always been booming.

As soon as I entered, I saw that familiar figure—Chen Xueru.

Today, she was wearing a burgundy velvet cheongsam with a white mink vest draped over it.

She exuded an air of elegance and charm.

Her permed, wavy hair fell casually over her shoulders.

Holding a sandalwood fan, he was chatting and laughing with several customers.

"Hey, isn't this little brother Li Xuan?"

Chen Xueru, with her sharp eyes, spotted Li Xuan as he walked in.

Her eyes lit up instantly, and she left the other customers behind, swaying her hips as she came to greet them.

Last time, Li Xuan made a big gesture, and he also had a maturity that far exceeded that of his peers.

That left a very deep impression on her.

"Sister Xue Ru, may your business prosper!"

Li Xuan greeted him with a smile.

Even when facing this famous thorny rose of Beijing.

His eyes remained clear and calm, without the slightest hint of unease or lewdness.

"Thanks to you, it's alright."

Chen Xueru glanced at Li Xuan with seductive eyes.

Then, his gaze fell on Su Yun behind him.

"Is this your aunt?"

"Wow, so young!"

"At first glance, I thought she was Li Xuan's older sister!"

Chen Xueru's words were like honey; she made Su Yun beam with joy with just a few words.

"The proprietress is so kind to talk to me. I'm already quite old," Su Yun said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Don't mention it. Your demeanor is that of a lady from a distinguished family."

Chen Xueru greeted them warmly, "Come, come, the clothes are all ready."

"It's hanging in the inner room, go and try it out."

Su Yun took the two children to the fitting room to try on clothes, leaving only Li Xuan and Chen Xueru in the lobby.

"How are you? Little brother, have you missed your big sister lately?"

With no outsiders around, Chen Xueru's mischievous charm really came through.

She leaned forward slightly, resting against the counter.

Those captivating peach blossom eyes stared intently at Li Xuan, her breath sweet as orchids.

She didn't know why, but she usually treated the men who pursued her with indifference.

But as soon as I saw this boy, I couldn't help but want to tease him.

Perhaps it's because he's so special.

Despite her young age, she possesses a pair of deep, insightful eyes that seem to see through the world, making one want to explore them.

Li Xuan smelled the faint fragrance of her perfume and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

He leaned forward slightly, shortening the distance between them.

Until you can see the fine downy hairs on Chen Xueru's face.

"Sister Xue Ru, I definitely want to."

"but..."

Li Xuan lowered his voice, his tone slightly teasing, "I'm afraid I'm overthinking things, and my brother-in-law might be unhappy."

Chen Xueru's expression changed slightly.

Immediately afterwards, she gave a soft hum and gently tapped Li Xuan's shoulder with the sandalwood fan in her hand.

"Such a young age, but he's quite cunning."

"Where did this brother-in-law come from? I'm single right now!"

She has just ended a failed marriage and is currently single, so she's being very selective about men.

"Oh? That's because they have no taste."

Li Xuan took the opportunity to offer a compliment.

Then, changing the subject, he pulled out a wad of ten-yuan notes from his pocket and said, "Since my sister is single, then I, your younger brother, have a chance."

"Make a few more sets this time, and make two more sets of silk pajamas for my mom and younger sister, using the most comfortable material."

Chen Xueru's eyes flickered slightly as she looked at the thick stack of money.

Who exactly is this kid?

Not only is he handsome and charming, but his wealth is also unfathomable.

"Sure, as long as you're willing to spend the money."

"Your older sister will definitely take good care of you and make you feel very comfortable."

Chen Xueru winked and picked up a measuring tape. "Come on, let me measure your size again."

"Have you grown taller lately?"

As she spoke, she walked up to Li Xuan and measured him with a soft ruler.

The two were very close, and their breathing could be heard.

Chen Xueru's fingers traced intentionally or unintentionally across Li Xuan's chest and back.

Feeling the firm, taut muscle lines beneath the fabric, I couldn't help but feel a strange sensation.

How did this kid get such a great physique?

The hardness and the lines are even stronger than those soldiers!

"Little brother, you're quite sturdy," Chen Xueru whispered in his ear.

"That's right, how can I not be strong to protect my sister?" Li Xuan casually retorted.

Chen Xueru's cheeks flushed slightly. "Smooth-talking!"

Just as the two were chatting and joking around.

Li Xuan's spiritual power, which already covered an area of ​​100 meters, habitually spread outwards.

His mental energy instantly penetrated the back wall of the shop, covering a small courtyard behind it.

That was the backyard of the silk shop, usually used to store miscellaneous items and dyes.

"Um?"

The smile on Li Xuan's face suddenly froze for a moment.

In his perception, something was hidden in that seemingly ordinary backyard cellar!

And it's not just any ordinary thing!

Mental energy penetrated the thick wooden planks of the cellar.

There was no dye piled up in the dark, damp depths of the cellar.

Instead, it was transformed into a secret base!

A simple cot and a table.

On the table sits a running military radio!

Next to him sat a bespectacled, well-mannered man who was quickly jotting something down on a piece of paper.

And on the man's waist, there was a Mauser pistol!

"Another enemy spy?"

Li Xuan was startled.

The density of enemy agents in Beijing is just too high!

How come I keep running into them wherever I go?

But then I thought about it again. Chen Xueru's silk shop was located in a bustling city center, with people coming and going.

It is indeed an excellent place to conceal one's identity and pass on intelligence.

The saying "the greatest hermit lives in the city" perfectly describes this situation.

Moreover, Li Xuan's mental power also reached several large boxes in the corner of the cellar.

The box wasn't locked, and it didn't contain gold or silver treasures, but American-made hand grenades!

The detonator of a time bomb!

There are also several detailed defense maps of key units in Beijing!

"hiss!"

Li Xuan gasped.

These are no ordinary undercover agents; this is an action group preparing to cause massive destruction!

If these explosives were to detonate, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Chen Xueru's silk shop will probably be reduced to ruins!

"What's wrong? Did I hurt you?"

Chen Xueru noticed that Li Xuan's body tensed up instantly.

Thinking that he had pulled the ruler too tight, he quickly loosened his grip and spoke with concern.

"no."

Li Xuan snapped out of his daze and looked at the beautiful, oblivious proprietress in front of him, his gaze becoming somewhat profound.

"Sister Xue Ru, who usually goes into your backyard?"

He asked tentatively.

"The backyard? Nobody goes there usually, it's just a pile of junk."

Chen Xueru was a little puzzled. "But recently I rented out a room in the backyard to a tutor introduced by a distant relative."

"They said they wanted some peace and quiet, and that they were preparing for their college entrance exams."

"What's wrong?"

"A schoolteacher? Taking the college entrance exam?"

Li Xuan sneered inwardly.

Taking the college entrance exam with a gun and grenades?

This course is pretty hardcore!

It seems Chen Xueru was kept in the dark. That silly woman, she didn't even realize she was letting a wolf into her house.

"It's nothing, I just think the feng shui of your shop is quite good, and the backyard is especially auspicious for gathering and retaining energy."

Li Xuan did not expose him on the spot.

After all, her younger brother and sister-in-law were still in the fitting room. If a fight broke out, bullets could easily injure family members.

Moreover, this kind of "big fish" must be fully prepared and killed in one strike!

"Alright, the measurements are done."

Chen Xueru put away the measuring tape, rolled her eyes at him, and said, "You're so young, yet you know about feng shui?"

"Strange and mysterious."

At this moment, Su Yun came out with Li Tian and Xiao Yu, who had changed into new clothes.

"Bro! Do I look handsome in this outfit?"

"Brother! I have a new dress!"

Seeing his family's happy smiles, a flash of murderous intent crossed Li Xuan's eyes.

Anyone who dares to disrupt this peace shall die!

"Sister Xue Ru, we've taken the clothes for now, we'll come back for the rest next time."

Li Xuan paid the money and left with his family.

Before leaving, he took one last, deep look at the small door leading to the backyard.

"Just wait, I'll come and bring you warmth tonight."

After leaving the silk shop, Li Xuan did not go straight home.

He made up an excuse to let his mother take his younger siblings shopping first.

He then borrowed the supply and marketing cooperative's phone and dialed a number.

That was the private phone number that Old Chen had left for him.

This matter is too big to be handled by the local police station alone; we need to mobilize more resources!

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