After listening to Chen Xiaobei's question, Feng Xiaoyue's eyes flashed with surprise.
"Why did my brother suddenly ask about this?"
"I just saw two acquaintances sneaking into the yard, so I was just a little curious."
Feng Xiaoyue nodded, "I've also heard about that courtyard. It's populated by people from all walks of life. They usually buy and sell some information. Yes, sometimes they also hire murderers."
Chen Xiaobei's heart skipped a beat, but on the surface he had to pretend to be indifferent, "Oh, that's not a place where our proper people can go."
"That's right, brother, stay away from your two friends from now on. We are duty-bound people and don't associate with these quacks."
Chen Xiaobei agreed on the surface, but began to think about it in his heart.
Logically speaking, after two fingers were cut off, they should rest peacefully in the four acres of land to recuperate. However, the three of them suddenly left Hetou Village and came to Xiaojia Town.
And ran to this house.
Could it be.
Chen Xiaobei suddenly had an ominous premonition.
Could it be that the three of them had a falling out with Yang Zhi?
Yes, go back and check with Yang Zhi quickly. If there is really a falling out, will you really hire a murderer to kill someone? Who to kill? Yang Zhi? Or...
Hu Laoqi and others returned to the inn. The three of them ordered some food and drinks and started drinking in the room.
"Brothers, don't worry now. With five thousand taels of silver, we can find the top killer in Dacang Kingdom and we can definitely kill Yang Zhi and those two girls."
Liu Mazi chuckled and said, "Brother Qi, you are still thinking fast, I admire you."
Hu Laoqi laughed and said, "Okay, don't say any flattery. After we have eaten and drank enough, we will go to the county seat."
Cao Bei, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but interrupt and asked, "Brother Seven, we live well here, why do we want to go to the county town?"
"Well, we used to live in Xiaojia Town. If Yang Zhi finds out that we have run away, he might chase us here. So, we must leave as soon as possible."
After hearing what he said, Liu Mazi and Cao Bei lost their joy for drinking.
"Brother Qi, now that you tell me, I'm really not feeling well after drinking this wine. Why don't we leave quickly!"
Seeing how nervous the two of them were, Hu Laoqi had no choice but to put down his wine glass.
"Looking at how useless you two are, okay, go find a carriage and let's go to Qingniu County and have a drink."
The three of them ate a few mouthfuls of food in a hurry, got on the carriage and rushed to Qingniu County.
Chen Xiaobei walked around the county town and finally bought some food, especially pork. Chen Xiaobei deliberately bought more.
After all, plus Shen Ziyan and Huang Ying, they have four mouths. They can't be wronged if they eat well.
Just when he was about to return after finishing his shopping, he was suddenly stunned. Aren't those sitting on the carriage in front of the street Hu Laoqi and the others?
Chen Xiaobei thought he was dazzled and quickly rubbed his eyes again.
Yes, that's right, it is indeed Hu Laoqi and the others. The white gauze on their hands is too conspicuous.
It's strange. Didn't you live in Xiaojia Town? Why did you come to the county town again?
Chen Xiaobei was a little confused, but his curiosity drove him to see what happened.
Chen Xiaobei followed from a distance and saw the three of them turning left and right, finally stopping at the entrance of a Bafang Inn.
Staying in an inn again? Chen Xiaobei was suspicious, but he had no time to stay here any longer. He had to return to Hetou Village before dark.
Back in Hetou Village, Cui Hongyu was chatting with Shen Ziyan and Huang Ying. The school had already ended.
The three of them were overjoyed to see Chen Xiaobei come back with so much meat. In this day and age, eating meat was a privilege reserved only for rich families.
Huang Ying even waved her hand to Chen Xiaobei carelessly, "You are busy with your business. We will prepare the meal and call you to come and eat."
Upon seeing this, Cui Hongyu could only smile and nod to Chen Xiaobei, indicating to him to just let Huang Ying come.
There were three women in a drama, and he just wanted to have some peace and quiet while eating. Chen Xiaobei tied up the carriage and rushed to the four acres of land. When he saw what happened to Hu Laoqi, he had to ask Yang Zhi for details.
Yang Zhi and the others are also preparing wine and food. Their joy tonight has diluted their sadness.
The people led by Dachun worked very hard and the house was built very quickly. It has been topped out today.
They would be able to move into a new house in three to five days, so Yang Zhi invited everyone to drink some wine, have a good time, and gather themselves together. The escape of Hu Laoqi and the others had caused the people to be distracted.
Just as I sat down to raise a toast, Chen Xiaobei came.
Yang Zhi greeted warmly, "Brother Xiaobei, you're here just in time. Sit down and have a drink."
Chen Xiaobei smiled and waved his hand, "I won't drink anymore. Brother Yang Zhi, I have something to ask you."
Yang Zhi put down the wine glasses and let everyone drink first. He then got up and followed Chen Xiaobei and walked out for more than three feet.
"What's going on? It's so mysterious."
"Brother Yang Zhi, where have Hu Laoqi and the others gone?" Chen Xiaobei got straight to the point.
Yang Zhi was stunned for a moment, then laughed, "They went out because our gang leader agreed."
When Yang Zhi was momentarily dazed just now, Chen Xiaobei knew that there was another hidden reason behind Hu Laoqi's departure.
But Yang Zhi didn't tell the truth, and he couldn't say much. Chen Xiaobei could only nod his head and said, "Ah, I saw them in Xiaojia Town, so I came to ask. Since your gang leader agreed, then don't count me talking.
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"Hey, it's nothing serious. Since you're here, let's sit down and have a drink." Yang Zhi quickly changed the subject.
"No, since there's nothing else, I'll go back first."
Xiaobei smiled and said hello, turned around and walked back.
While walking back, Chen Xiaobei was secretly thinking that Hu Laoqi and Yang Zhi had a falling out. This was enough to prove that Yang Zhi's failure to speak up was nothing more than a family scandal that should not be made public.
Then Hu Laoqi is suspected of paying for the murder, and he should have taken precautions early.
The biggest problem now is that although the village protection team members in Hetou Village are very active and enthusiastic, they don't know martial arts, so they have to find someone to help.
Yes, go find Liu Rumei. The dozens of people she has brought are all top-notch experts.
At this time, Liu Rumei, Xiao Qing and Xiao Hong were enlarging and drawing a map of Qingniu Mountain and hanging it in the front of the house.
Liu Rumei stared at the steep slope without leaving her eyes.
"Liu Ce, look, if someone attacks while we are going up and down the steep slope, we will have no chance to fight back."
Liu Ce smiled and shook his head, "Miss, you are overthinking it. The nearest woods are thirty feet away from here, so a sneak attack is absolutely impossible."
"No, even if it's impossible, we shouldn't take it lightly."
While he was talking, someone knocked on the door outside, "Miss, Chen Xiaobei and Chen Lichang are here."
Liu Rumei quickly opened the door with a few people to greet her.
"Chief Xiaobei, what kind of wind has brought you here?" Chen Xiaobei said as he greeted, and sat down.
Soon Xiaoqing served tea.
Chen Xiaobei smiled calmly, "I don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything. Today I have something I want to ask Miss Liu for help."
"Yesterday, Yang Zhi's people sneaked into the school, and the two teachers they just hired were almost killed."