Life in siheyuan era

Hearing Qiu Jianye's words and seeing Zou Hong's expression, Zhou Zhiyuan knew he was completely exposed.

His secret as a military investigator was no longer a secret. Qiu Jianye saying this in front of Zou Hong meant they had reached a consensus.

“You might be transferred soon. I don't know if it will be to the Public Security Bureau or another department? No matter where you go, remember that Xingyi Subdistrict Office is your home. Secretary Zou and I will fully support you.”

And Qiu Jianye expressed his understanding, solemnly saying, “The principle of confidentiality cannot be broken. Don't tell your parents above, and don't tell your wife and children below. Don't worry.”

Hearing this, Zhou Zhiyuan showed a wry smile. How could this still be kept secret? Unless the interested person was blind, deaf, and also had senile dementia.

But Qiu Jianye and Zou Hong had communicated beforehand, and taking the initiative to say it was also a positive attitude. They would fully support Zhou Zhiyuan's secret work. Although they never asked which department Zhou Zhiyuan belonged to, or what he did on this trip?

The two sides ended their conversation, and Zhou Zhiyuan then walked into the Deputy Director's office. Nie Yucheng still had that lukewarm attitude, while Li Huaiyi was much more enthusiastic towards him. The Beijing Garrison Command could issue him a certificate, although he was serving as a squad instructor, the halo on his head was dazzling.

Zhou Zhiyuan, who had been demobilized, could be temporarily recalled back to the army, which fully demonstrated two points: first, absolute loyalty; second, extremely strong professional ability.

These two points had reached a consensus in the Subdistrict Office. When he walked into the courtyard, Zhao Xia immediately rushed out of the office, stopped him, and earnestly said, “Be my introducer.”

Joining the organization required two introducers. With the leaders of the Subdistrict Office avoiding suspicion, Zhang Yong, as the director, became the first introducer. Zhou Zhiyuan being able to be the second introducer made Zhao Xia's face glow.

Zhao Xia spoke earnestly, but Zhou Zhiyuan had to be responsible to the organization, and said in a low voice, “Report your thoughts and work situation.”

This was the power of the introducer. Knowing the rules, Zhao Xia immediately said, “In terms of thought…”

She wanted to report, but was interrupted by Zhang Yong, “No need to say it, would he dare to make things difficult for my people? Zhou Zhiyuan, immediately come inside and sign.”

Zhang Yong, who had removed his temporary hat, was quite arrogant. He was the director of the Comprehensive Office, and didn't need to be polite to the little clerk of the Urban Management Section. He gave a low shout to show his majesty and express his attitude of protecting his own.

Zhao Xia was his person, and in this kind of occasion, saying it wouldn't cause ambiguity. Zhang Yong was modest and wouldn't say Zhao Xia was his soldier.

Director Zhang was authoritative. In front of Geng Qiulian and Zhao Xia, he forced him to sign his name on the document, and then said in a low voice, “There's someone named Lou Xiaoning who called three times looking for you. He seems to care about you.”

Hearing this news, Zhou Zhiyuan immediately returned the call. He also cared about Lou Xiaoning.

Lou Xiaoning was the section chief of a certain section of the Industry Bureau. There was a phone at home and a phone at work. Zhou Zhiyuan called his work phone to get in touch with him.

Hearing his voice, Lou Xiaoning smiled and said, “Even after you've been demobilized, the army still thinks about you. Your ability is strong enough.”

Zhou Zhiyuan replied indifferently, “The tea hasn't cooled down yet after the person left.”

Lou Xiaoning smiled and replied, “Do you have time tonight?”

“If I don't have time, I'd be ungrateful.” Zhou Zhiyuan was telling the truth. Lou Xiaoning had invited him twice, and this was the third time.

So Lou Xiaoning confirmed, “Six o'clock tonight, Modi Western Restaurant.”

After the two ended their call, Zhou Zhiyuan called Lin Shurong, and then called Shen Lanyin.

Shen Lanyin replied softly, “I'm on duty tonight. Come find me after you finish eating. You guessed right, Hao Zhiwen came to me to explain, but I ignored him.”

Shen Lanyin's voice was no longer cold, and there was a tenderness in her soft words.

Smiling softly, Zhou Zhiyuan put down the phone and looked at Zhang Yong, hearing him make a surprised sound, “You even have to ask her for leave when you go out.”

“It's not just one person's business anymore!” Zhou Zhiyuan sighed, turned around, and walked out of the room.

His identity had changed. He was no longer the single Zhou Zhiyuan. In the past, he could just call Lin Shurong to report, but now he also had to call Shen Lanyin.

But he didn't need to call Shen Lanbo anymore. Shen Lanyin would naturally pass on the message, and he had something to say to Wan Chunfang.

“Sister Wan, do you know any teachers at Yongning Elementary School?”

Hearing his inquiry, Wan Chunfang readily replied, “Speak if you have something to say. I know their director of teaching.”

“Not that big…” Zhou Zhiyuan said in a low voice, “My neighbor likes Teacher Ran Qiuyue. Can you help me find out about her situation? The sooner the better.”

“No problem.” Wan Chunfang still readily replied, then showed a suspicious look and asked in a low voice, “Is it your neighbor or you?”

“I have a girlfriend.” Zhou Zhiyuan defended.

“It doesn't matter, you can have two, or multiple, girlfriends, right?” Wan Chunfang was too straightforward.

Immediately, Han Xue's voice came, “Let's go.”

They were going down to do publicity. Zhou Zhiyuan's “Comprehensive Rectification Plan” was being promoted throughout the district. This was the first step in the comprehensive rectification of the sanitary environment, “Each household sweeps the snow in front of their own door.”

After the Qingming Festival, each household opened their closed windows and cleaned the indoor and outdoor sanitation, and then expanded it to the entire courtyard.

This time period was ten days, with the neighborhood committee as the backbone to post notices and do publicity, with the Urban Management Sanitation Section providing support. There would be an evaluation every five days and a notice posted, praising the advanced and criticizing the laggards.

This time, they were going to post “notices” in the hutongs, and even posted them all the way to Ping'an Hutong.

After posting these two notices at the entrance of his courtyard, Han Xue turned around and walked inside, while walking and saying in a low voice, “You're quite devious.”

“Can you speak properly?” Zhou Zhiyuan asked in doubt.

Then asked, “Is it effective?”

Then said, “Since it's effective, then it's a good method, and the person who came up with the good method is a pillar of the country.”

“You're just gilding your own face.” Han Xue replied.

Then said, “Since you're a pillar of the country, give me an idea.” At this time, the four people were divided into two groups, and Han Xue could say something.

Hearing her ask for an idea, Zhou Zhiyuan stretched out his left hand to pinch his fingers and replied in a low voice, “How can you catch tiger cubs without entering the tiger's den?”

This idea made Han Xue furious and shouted in a low voice, “Are you asking me to use a honey trap?”

And Zhou Zhiyuan replied in surprise, “What are you thinking? What I mean is, since Gu Chengliang wants public security themes, then give him these themes. Only through contact can breakthroughs be made.”

This reply stunned Han Xue, and then she heard Zhou Zhiyuan ask in a low voice, “Interview, what were you thinking just now?”

This question made Han Xue's face flush, but she would never admit that she had misunderstood, and changed the subject to fight back: “Don't you know this is very dangerous? Would you give this idea to Shen Lanyin?”

Han Xue actually brought up Shen Lanyin, and Zhou Zhiyuan wouldn't take this sentence, and said in a low voice, “Tell me before you meet him, what are you afraid of with me as your bodyguard?”

“Who's afraid?” Han Xue shouted in a low voice.

Zhou Zhiyuan replied seriously, “Don't take it lightly. Gu Chengliang should have practiced kung fu, and he carries a hint of evil. Safety first. And the two of us are comrades in the same trench, and protecting you is my bounden duty.”

“Remember one thing, this task cannot be told to others. If I go out, don't contact him. Safety first.”

Hearing him speak cautiously, Han Xue asked in a low voice, “You're afraid of him.”

“Not afraid…” Zhou Zhiyuan said in a deep voice, “But that hint of evil, I don't know if it comes from himself or the objects he wears. I have a way to restrain him, but you don't.”

The energy in Gu Chengliang made him feel uncomfortable. He didn't know how to describe this energy, so he simply called it evil.

He was quite interested in this evil energy, but he had no opportunity to contact Gu Chengliang. If Han Xue had the opportunity, he would let her do it, and then give him a chance to intervene.