Kui Datou didn't even know what he was thinking.
He then arrived at the location designated by Wang Shouren.
This location is quite peculiar: Shichahai.
This is a favorite spot for young couples and elderly men.
Many street urchins also frequent this area, hoping to find an opportunity to take photos of an old woman or something.
The main point is that there are too many people around, and he couldn't figure out why Wang Shouren had asked him to meet here on the 28th.
He touched the two hundred yuan in his pocket to calm himself down.
To ease the tension, I kept repeating phrases like "It's all for money, it's all for money" in my head.
But when he saw Wang Shouren, who was wearing a Zhongshan suit and looking cheerful, his heart couldn't help but jump again.
These days, not everyone can afford to wear a Zhongshan suit.
cadre?
The thought flashed through Kui Datou's mind.
He was genuinely a little afraid of Wang Shouren, mainly because last night it hurt so much, and it smelled so good.
He walked over and said in a low voice, "Why did you choose such a place?"
“I didn’t come here for the purpose of this trip. I just wanted to see how brave you are. You’re quite bold, at least you dared to come,” Wang Shouren said with a smile.
"Well, your method of testing courage is quite unusual, just so I could come and see this person?" Kui Datou had heard of people testing their courage in the wilderness, and he had also heard of people having to pay an initiation fee, but he had never heard of people coming to such a crowded place to talk about such shady things.
"That night..."
"Grandpa, Grandpa, Grandpa, please stop talking!" Kui Datou hurriedly reached out to cover Wang Shouren's mouth, but Wang Shouren dodged it.
Just then, an old man who was taking a walk saw this and said repeatedly, "Hey, comrade, what are you doing? Are you bullying this young man?"
Kui Datou pointed at himself with an incredulous look on his face.
"Me? Bullying him?"
He seemed to hear the most ridiculous answer in the world.
"You're tall and strong, so why don't you behave well? I saw it all just now. You tried to cover this young comrade's mouth? What? You wanted to knock him out and take him away?"
The old man's shout immediately attracted a crowd of onlookers.
Good heavens, if the old man keeps talking like that, Wang Shouren reckons he'll be trending on Beijing's hot search list tomorrow.
"Grandpa, we're just friends, joking around," Wang Shouren quickly explained.
"Really? Don't be afraid, everyone here is a good person."
"That's right, that's right..." someone nearby chimed in, eager for a good show.
"What is it?! Don't think I don't know you guys, you just want to watch the show..." Kui Datou has a fiery temper, he's easily provoked.
"Hey, grandson, what are you saying?!"
Even though it's winter, she's still quite irritable.
Seeing that things were not going well, Wang Shouren immediately stepped forward, spoke a few words in a friendly manner, and then left with Kui Datou.
This infuriated Kui Datou.
"If you ask me, you should have used the same tricks you used on us last night on that guy. I guarantee that he'd have to call us 'Grandpa' from now on."
Wang Shouren said with some helplessness, "You guys are just as arrogant at night."
Kui Datou knew what Wang Shouren meant, and waved his hand dismissively: "Who would go wandering around in that place for no reason? I just saw it, that guy is just a bunch of street urchins. Don't worry, there's no one behind him."
"Fine, you don't think the place I suggested is good. Now it's your turn to suggest a place."
"I think I've figured it out." Kui Datou stopped.
"What did you figure out?" Wang Shouren asked cheerfully.
"You are..." Kui Datou was about to say something like, "You're not from around here, otherwise you wouldn't be unable to find a place."
But when faced with Wang Shouren's gentle smile, he shrank back. After all these years, he knew what to say and what not to say.
"Tell me, think it over before you speak," Wang Shouren said, his smile growing even more gentle.
Kui Datou's eyes darted around: "I've got an idea. Come with me."
Kui Datou led Wang Shouren out of Shichahai, and in a sense, he guessed correctly. Wang Shouren really didn't know where to go. After thinking for a long time, based on his current situation, he created a persona for himself: a middle-level cadre with connections above him, some inside information, and who needed subordinates to do his work.
This position is quite suitable.
So, while looking for a place, he casually pointed to the spot where Lou Xiao'e's last piece of clothing was.
To be honest, that girl left so decisively, giving no one any time to react.
Kui Datou led Wang Shouren through the hutongs near Nanluoguxiang, sometimes turning left and right. Wang Shouren was truly impressed by their familiarity with the area. He watched as the bustling streets gradually emptied out over time.
As he walked, Kui Datou said, "I've heard from the old folks that this area is unlucky. People have always been reluctant to live in that courtyard."
He pointed to the courtyard at what was considered the end of the alley.
It looks extremely dilapidated, but you can still vaguely tell from the lintel that this is a grand mansion, with at least three courtyards.
"So, you specifically choose places like this?"
"No, that's not it." Seeing that he had a place that could outshine Wang Shouren, Kui Datou was also happy: "We chose a place near this area. I'm not bragging, but even if we went into that place, we would feel creeped out. There are hardly any people living around here. But I heard that it will be separated after the New Year, so there aren't many places left for people to live in."
That's right, there are just too many unemployed young people in Beijing.
This problem will gradually worsen over time.
Wang Shouren, who had a keen understanding of the future, was fully aware of this.
Kui Datou led Wang Shouren around in a big circle and into a small alley. At the end of the alley, there was a dilapidated house.
He walked over, looked around, scratched at the door with his fingernail, making a harsh but not loud sound. Then he knocked three times lightly.
Wang Shouren: ...
Sometimes he wondered if this guy, if he really got targeted by the higher-ups, wouldn't they arrest him as a spy?
The door opened, revealing Yuan Wai's chubby face.
"Big Head, how's it going? How's that guy been doing? Can we work for him? Let me tell you..."
Kui Datou didn't say anything, but silently took a step back, making way for Wang Shouren to stand behind him.
Yuan Wai was startled, but immediately put on a smiling face: "Sir, you've come. Please, please."
As we entered the courtyard, Kui Datou explained, "This isn't a deserted place; it's considered Lou family territory."
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