Life in siheyuan era

Zhang Quanyi lay on the hospital bed, his eyes quickly scanning the surroundings. There were three other patients and their families in the room.

Seeing that they weren't paying attention, Zhang Quanyi retracted his gaze and asked in a low voice, "What did Grandpa and Second Brother say?"

Old Hua Tou chuckled and replied softly, "Zhiyuan said 'Well done,' and the chief also praised you, and Grandpa too. It seems the chief has tacitly approved the joint investigation team."

After saying that, Old Hua Tou glanced around and then whispered, "Zhiyuan wants me to tell you that there's another purpose to making this matter big, and that's to completely disband the Quanyi Gang. The chief has arranged for the police to visit each house, and those kids' parents will be watching them like hawks."

Old Hua Tou earnestly instructed him. Zhang Quanyi thought carefully. Although he was reluctant to leave his brothers in the Quanyi Gang, his desire to wear a police uniform made him choose. "Grandpa, I'll listen to you."

"That's right." Old Hua Tou said happily, and added with some concern, "If the Quanyi Gang isn't disbanded, it'll be difficult if someone reports you then."

"Don't worry," Zhang Quanyi replied.

Then, he asked worriedly, "What if my exam results aren't good?"

Old Hua Tou replied in a low voice, "Zhiyuan has thought of that. After the case is solved, he'll get you a commendation. With a commendation, you can get extra points. As long as you pass, you'll be given priority for admission."

"That's one aspect. Another aspect is that Zhiyuan is going to find you a police instructor, a former police academy graduate. Not only will he help you prepare for the exam, but he'll also help you when you enter the school."

"Zhiyuan has put a lot of effort into your future. The rest is up to you. For this month, you have to work hard to pass the exam. Grandpa and your parents have discussed it, and we'll take turns accompanying you to study during this time."

Old Hua Tou made up his mind, and Zhang Quanyi's parents also made up their minds. If they couldn't seize this opportunity, there would be no chance in the future.

Zhou Zhiyuan also made up his mind. At noon, he made an appointment with Han Xue, found a secluded restaurant, ordered food, looked around, turned his head, and said in a low voice, "Sister Han, I'll give you a clue. Pay attention to Yan Wen, the dispatcher at the Public Transportation Company, and find the person behind him from him."

"You must pay close attention to one thing. The investigation of Yan Wen must be secret, extremely secret. He's being closely monitored, and those monitoring personnel are all masters among masters. If they discover you, there will be no chance."

"I'll give you a suggestion: Impersonate a writer from the Literary Federation or a reporter from a newspaper, go to the Public Transportation Company to find Wang Jianli, Wang Daji, and Wang Dali, the father and two sons, and look for clues without revealing any traces. If you mention my name, they won't suspect you and will even help you."

Listening to his whisper, Han Xue asked in surprise, "Since he's already being monitored, is it appropriate for me to investigate?"

Zhou Zhiyuan replied in a low voice, "There's a critical matter. They don't dare to alert the enemy, fearing that a slight carelessness will expose them."

"As long as you stay away from Yan Wen and investigate through roundabout means, without arousing Yan Wen's vigilance, those monitoring masters may even secretly help you."

"Note: Your time is very tight. You must complete the investigation task and catch the person behind Yan Wen before May 3rd."

Hearing him say that, Han Xue understood that Zhou Zhiyuan was giving her a chance to make a contribution.

But she was worried and asked in a low voice, "Won't you be punished?"

Zhou Zhiyuan smiled wryly and whispered, "If we catch the person behind him, I'll desperately try to offset my demerits with merits. If we don't catch him, I'll take the blame for you."

These words moved Han Xue, and she said in a low voice, "I can't let you take the blame. I won't investigate."

Zhou Zhiyuan replied, "This opportunity is very rare. After the case is solved, I'll have to leave for a while. It's hard to say how long, maybe ten days, maybe a few months."

"By the time I come back, your temporary position may have expired. Even if Deputy Director Zhang wants to speak up for you, there will be no excuse."

As Zhou Zhiyuan's voice fell, the two stopped talking. After the waiter finished serving the dishes, Han Xue asked in a low voice, "Where to?"

Zhou Zhiyuan smiled wryly again and replied, "This matter really needs to be kept secret."

"Is it related to Gu Chengliang?"

"Not much."

He told the truth. Gu Chengliang was an extension of the Fangshan incident, but the core issue was whether the Yin Formation posed a danger to the country. This issue involved national security and had to be given top priority.

As for the few people who ran out from another world, the higher-ups were extremely interested and wanted to communicate with them, talk about cosmic knowledge, exchange academic ideas, and promote the improvement of science and technology and the improvement of people's lives.

The higher-ups didn't treat them as enemies, and the orders issued were for friendly communication, sincere invitations, and no arrests unless absolutely necessary, and no harm to their lives.

This order gave them a headache, but an order was an order. Understanding had to be executed, and so did misunderstanding. But the problem was how to communicate with them. How could they invite them if they couldn't even speak to them?

But this was a matter for Section Chief Luo and Zhang Limin to worry about, and it had little to do with Zhou Zhiyuan. He still had an important task: Li Zicheng's treasure had to be transported out.

The truth was that the higher-ups were not interested in the jewels in the treasure. The luminous pearl was a circle larger than the luminous pearl held in the Empress Dowager's mouth, but the higher-ups only glanced at it, said "Eye-opening," and sent it to the museum for exhibition.

As for the dagger, it was said that the higher-ups wanted to reward Zhou Zhiyuan with it, but a few experts promptly dissuaded them, saying, "A treasured sword for a hero," and that the dagger, which could cut iron like mud, could be studied.

The luminous pearl and the dagger were taken away, and the higher-ups stared at the nutritional pill for a long time, and finally instructed, "It must be researched in a hundred years."

This was the attitude of the higher-ups, while the Chief Steward valued the batch of gold and silver. RM currency could not be circulated abroad, and some urgently needed machines and materials could only be purchased with gold, while silver was an indispensable raw material for some equipment.

The Chief Steward's order was very simple: "Transport this batch of gold and silver safely as soon as possible." He didn't mention the jewels, because these jewels had nothing to do with him, that was a matter for the WH Department to care about.

So Zhou Zhiyuan still had an order on his back: "Stand by at any time, and set off immediately upon order."

He was the guide to enter the Yin Formation, and it wouldn't work without him.

Under such circumstances, he had to consider one thing: give Han Xue a favor.

He was bold enough to reveal such a secret and critical figure to Han Xue, and the idea was very simple.

When he followed Yan Wen into the Public Transportation Company, he thought of the Wang family, father and two sons, but then he received an order that he could not move.

Zhou Zhiyuan knew that the two departments had transferred elite forces to take over the case, but left him and Shen Lanbo aside. It could be understood rationally, but emotionally, he felt that they were crossing the river and demolishing the bridge.

Shen Lanbo obeyed orders and listened to commands, but Zhou Zhiyuan had his own little thoughts. He handed this matter over to Han Xue to investigate, and her success was his success.

He wasn't worried about Han Xue's safety. There were at least two pairs of eyes staring at Yan Wen's surroundings.

Han Xue also thought of this and asked in a low voice, "You can't participate in the investigation, will it be a mistake for me to investigate privately?"

Zhou Zhiyuan explained, "Everyone is anxious, but they have overlooked one thing. At this time, a female investigator should be sent to follow up. By the time they think of it, you have already intervened, so they can only acquiesce and will actively cooperate with you."

Han Xue accepted this explanation, but asked worriedly, "Will it have any impact on you afterwards?"

Han Xue's worries were reasonable, but this was the purpose Zhou Zhiyuan wanted to achieve. He had been busy to death during this time, and his plan to make money was about to die prematurely. It would be even more difficult to make money after three years.

He wanted to achieve a purpose: for Section Chief Luo to take back his military investigator certificate and kick him out of the gate of that small building.

He had analyzed that the biggest punishment he could get was this, which would scare many people, but he wasn't afraid.

His loyalty and ability had been affirmed, and he would still be allowed to rush up at critical moments. Strictly speaking, the mistakes he made were not big, just being righteous, and there was no principle involved.

As long as he achieved this purpose, it would be fine. He should come forward at critical moments, and don't look around for targets at ordinary times, which really affected his plan to make money.

Zhou Zhiyuan had calculated it well, but he would definitely not tell Han Xue what he was thinking, he just sighed and said, "I will be severely criticized afterwards, but compared to letting Sister Han make a contribution, I will accept this criticism."

"And the important thing is that you can fully demonstrate your investigation ability through this action. Let me tell you a secret, this action is being watched by several senior leaders, and Deputy Director Zhang is just the forward commander."

This secret made Han Xue's heart flutter. At this time, she couldn't care about eating and discussed the various aspects of the investigation with Zhou Zhiyuan in detail, striving not to make any mistakes.