Through Wang Tao's explanation and Wang Jiu's words, Chu Xi could conclude that this must be some black-hearted corrupt official in the county who had long coveted Wang Tao's large supply of goods. That was all pure silver...

After all, the root of this seemed to be himself, which made Chu Xi secretly decide to get to the bottom of this matter and eradicate the root of the problem! And get Wang Tao out...

"But where do I start?" Chu Xi scratched her head anxiously. She was not familiar with the current government functions and organizational structures!

She could have rescued Wang Tao directly, or even brought out the mastermind behind Wang Tao's arrest and given him a ailment like "limb discomfort" so that he could no longer harm society. But that would have put Wang Tao in trouble in the future...

I was walking alone on the street when I saw two people riding bicycles coming from the opposite direction from a distance, and I couldn't help but stop.

She was about to pull over to let him pass when she heard a familiar voice.

"Chu Xi, why are you here alone?"

Liao Wenbo looked at the now darkening sky with some worry. This era was not a peaceful one. There were always some people who took risks, and the crime rate remained high...

Looking up at Young Master Liao in front of him and Zhao Qi behind him, Chu Xi held his forehead with his hand and said, "Young Master, I haven't finished my work here yet, why are you following me?"

Even though you look very pretty, that doesn't satisfy your hunger and it doesn't solve any problems.

Of course she wouldn't say it directly, she wasn't that shameless.

"What are you doing here? It's so late and you haven't gone home yet?"

Liao Wenbo was also a little drunk.

"Miss, you know it's so late. What are you doing here? Don't you know it's dangerous for a girl to be outside?"

"Uh, I'm fine. I come here often. I'm familiar with this place..."

"We came here to do some work. We just finished it this afternoon, so it's late. I didn't go back. I was going to go to my friend's house with Zhao Qi. He lives in this county..."

In fact, he didn't finish. The so-called friend he was talking about was an old subordinate of his uncle, who was now the second-in-command of the county and was said to have the potential to make further progress.

When he went to the countryside before, his uncle had told him that if he had any problems, he could ask him for help, and he would visit him on his behalf when he was free.

"As for you, you definitely won't be able to go home at night, but where are you staying?"

He looked at her with suspicion. With such a pretty and charming face and an impressive figure, she dared to walk alone outside often. She must be very brave.

But this woman wouldn't have any important relatives in the county, right? That shouldn't be the case. She heard that Chu Xi was just an educated youth from Kyoto, and later because of some things, she married a soldier in the village.

Chu Xi was a little embarrassed to answer, as she didn't want to lie.

"A friend of mine got into some trouble and was taken away by the Revolutionary Committee. I'm trying to figure out what to do..."

She just said it casually, and then prepared to leave because of urgent matters.

But he found that Zhao Qi's head instantly turned to Liao Wenbo. Could it be?

"Do you have a solution?"

Chu Xi blurted out, but she regretted it the moment she finished speaking. After all, her relationship with Young Master Liao was just average, and asking him to do something for her was a bit abrupt...

Looking at the little face the size of a palm, smiling sweetly, a look of hope flashed across her eyes.

Liao Wenbo was also a little stunned. This? Chu Xi actually asked him for help. That was rare. He had always wanted to find a way to get closer to her.

Liao Wenbo immediately leaned his bicycle against the wall, ready to have a good talk with Chu Xi about what was going on. Chu Xi, who had always been rude to him, actually came to him...

"Is it convenient for you to talk about it, or should we find a place?"

Chu Xi, feeling a little regretful, was too embarrassed to refuse. Since he could help, he might as well do it. At worst, he could repay the favor later.

"My friend is Wang Tao, the actual controller of the black market. Although the situation has eased somewhat now, he was betrayed by his subordinates. It just so happened that there was a greedy guy above him, so Wang Tao was arrested today and is currently being held in some revolutionary committee..."

Looking at Chu Xi's frowning eyes, Liao Wenbo felt anxious.

"Don't worry, I'll find out for you right away. I should be able to find out what's going on soon. But how can I contact you then? Do you have a fixed location?"

Chu Xi thought for a moment and said,

"I was staying in a guesthouse in the county. I had a letter of introduction when I came out."

It can be said that this second-generation official was quite efficient. He took Zhao Qi away without any further ado.

"Alas, handsome man, our love is ultimately short-lived..."

"Hmm? No, that's not right. I'm not in love with anyone else..."

Chu Xi thought about it and decided to go to the guesthouse to book a room first to avoid being exposed.

This wasn't the first time she'd stayed here, and the paperwork was handled quickly. However, the small room and simple decor still left Chu Xi feeling a bit put off...

"It's not even as comfortable as my own house. Sigh! Never mind, as long as I have a place to live, it's much better than the living environment in the apocalypse."

Chu Xi then returned to the space and prepared dinner. He simply cooked two dishes and a preserved egg and lean meat porridge and called it a day. Little Stone still ate happily.

While taking care of Little Stone, Chu Xi didn't forget to release her mental power to monitor this small county town, keeping an eye on Wang Tao, that revolutionary committee, Liao Wenbo, and Zhao Qi...

Judging from the way they were walking straight towards the family compound near the county government, I figured his friend must be a civil servant. I just didn't know what rank he was at. Could I chat with him or ask about his situation?

Little Shitou, who was learning and playing at the same time, seemed a little tired today. He soon fell sleepy after eating. Chu Xi could only sing nursery rhymes silently to coax him to sleep, while observing the every move of some places in the county that might have problems.

Not to mention, just as she had placed the little stone in the children's room, a new situation arose with Wang Tao...