In those days, every few alleys there was a garbage chute made of red bricks and cement, where nearby residents would dump their household garbage every day.
At this time, not only were ordinary people struggling to make ends meet, but even the rats scavenging for garbage were struggling to survive, because there was no decent food to be found there.
The cornbread that Si Muyang casually tossed aside completely shocked the mice!
Someone actually threw away cornbread?! Is this outrageous?!
Several mice, disregarding their fear, rushed over, afraid they wouldn't be able to grab the cornbread!
The large iron gate of the bar courtyard opened, and Cheng Chun Kui came out with a flashlight. She immediately saw Si Mu Yang standing not far away.
An undisguised smile spread across her face as she hurried over and said, "Comrade Si, you're here! Um... come in quickly, have you eaten yet? I'll make you some noodle soup!"
The bar had nothing left to sell at night, so if you wanted to eat something, they would have to make it fresh.
Si Muyang looked at Cheng Chunkui, his expression slightly stiff. He had forgotten that there were people in the bar, and that Cheng Chunkui lived there.
He hesitated and glanced at his watch. It was really too late. His mother and two children must be asleep. What should he do?
Cheng Chunqiu didn't hear Si Muyang's reply, so she hurriedly said, "The bar was doing exceptionally well today, and we made a lot of money, but before I could even count it, my mom took it all..."
This money was clearly earned by my sister; what my mom did was a bit... even I can't stand it anymore.
Si Muyang said, "My mother-in-law took all the money?... Let her take it, let's see what Xiao Kui thinks when she comes back."
He didn't know what Cheng Xiao Kui was thinking, but if Cheng Xiao Kui wanted to give the money to her mother, he had no objection.
If Cheng Xiao Kui wants the money back, then he will help Cheng Xiao Kui get the money back.
Cheng Chun-kui continued, "I was all alone in the whole bar, and I was actually a little scared. Luckily you came back!"
She hugged herself tightly, her head bowed as if she were terrified.
Si Muyang said, "This...this isn't quite right..."
He hesitated. After all, he was a grown man and Cheng Chunqiu was a woman. Although they didn't share a room, they slept in the same courtyard, which would easily lead to gossip among the neighbors.
Cheng Chun Kui said, "What's wrong with that? You're staying in Xiao Kui's room, and my room is next to yours."
Before Xiaokui left, she kept worrying that I was scared. I thought I was pretty strong, but she was right. Living alone in such a big place can really be scary. If Xiaokui knew, she would be even more worried about me!
Si Muyang's lips pressed into a straight line. If Xiao Kui knew that he had left and did not stay, would she blame him?
Just as he was thinking about Cheng Xiaokui, the flashlight beam accidentally shone on the garbage bin again.
To his surprise, he saw that the mice that had been eating the cornbread earlier were all dead!
He said, "I have important business to attend to. If you're scared, lock all the doors and windows!"
After he finished speaking, he turned around and ran back to his Jeep, stepping on the gas.
Si Muyang's sudden reaction caught Cheng Chunqiu off guard.
Cheng Chun Kui had considered all the possible answers Si Mu Yang might give, but she never imagined that Si Mu Yang would just run away like that.
It was as if Si Muyang had seen something terrifying.
She watched the jeep drive away, then shone her flashlight around them. Everything seemed normal except for the sound of the wind.
The streetlights in the distance emitted a pale yellow light, but they were too far away to provide any illumination.
She shone her flashlight on the garbage bin again, as if this was the last place Si Muyang had looked at.
But what's so interesting about trash?
Anyway, she didn't see anything wrong.
She had no choice but to pull the coat she was wearing even tighter; the weather was getting colder and colder, and standing outside late at night was already freezing.
She quickly put on her clothes and ran back to the yard, locking the gate.
Si Muyang drove his Jeep straight to the Investigation Bureau.
Fortunately, he instructed Cheng Xiao Kui not to eat any food from the Investigation Bureau.
However, he was also worried that Cheng Xiao Kui might not be vigilant enough and might fall into the enemy's trap.
He drove to the outside of the Investigation Bureau's compound and, using the same method he had just used, scaled the wall to enter the compound.
Then they would sneak into the Investigation Bureau's building.
Cheng Xiao Kui was asleep when she unexpectedly heard sparse sounds coming from the corridor.
She usually sleeps very soundly, but this was at the investigation bureau, especially sleeping on this hard wooden bed.
She slept very uncomfortablely, mostly in light sleep, and would wake up alertly at the slightest noise.
In the darkness, she opened her eyes and listened carefully to the sounds coming from the corridor.
There were still a few patrolmen, and the sound of their footsteps was the same as the footsteps of the patrolmen earlier.
One of them said, "Isn't it about time? Why haven't we heard her shouting?"
After a slight pause, another person said, "The time is definitely up! Once you eat this stuff, you'll be dead in less than half an hour. It's been an hour and a half already!"
"Is it because we were in the office and didn't hear anything coming from here? Anyway, judging by the time, she should be lying in bed by now!"
"Judging by the time, it should have arrived by now. I'm just worried that the medicine might not be very effective. What if it's not effective..."
Two people stood in the corridor, holding flashlights, and then they both stopped in their tracks.
Another person pondered for a moment and said, "Chief Zhang's mission for us is to ensure that Cheng Xiao Kui does not live to see tomorrow morning!"
If the medicine she gave us doesn't work, and Cheng Xiao Kui sees herself brought before several high-ranking officials tomorrow morning... then we'll be in big trouble!
"That's not quite right of you, is it? It's the medicine that Chief Zhang gave us that's ineffective, what does that have to do with us?"
"Even so, the mission still failed! This concerns his whole family!"
As long as Cheng Xiaokui is dead, the leaders will have no way to interrogate her, and whatever Zhang Weidong says in this case will be the final word!
If we go in later and Cheng Xiao Kui is still alive, then we'll help her!
"We've done a great service; Commander Zhang will definitely remember us when there are benefits to be had."
"That's true! With this leverage over us, he'll definitely pave the way for us no matter what official positions we want in the future!"
"Brother, let's do it! A lifetime of power and money! Look at the life Chief Zhang lives!"
"Alright, let's do it! Let's go in and take a look!"
It was so close that even the slightest sound could travel a long distance.
Cheng Xiao Kui opened her eyes and listened to the sounds in the corridor. Her lips twitched violently. It was a good thing that Si Muyang had come to find her earlier!
Otherwise, she would have eaten that cornbread!
Haha! Zhang Tiejun's family is really ruthless; they actually sent someone to poison her!
Want her dead? Let's see who takes whose life!
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