However, Lin Qingyu pulled him back, "There aren't that many bad people, I'll go open the door!"
Gu Shi didn't let her go over. He was joking; in such a dangerous situation, how could he let Lin Qingyu go over to open the door?
Fortunately, this time the iron gate can be opened a little bit.
Above the door, you can see directly outside.
This time it was a very familiar woman standing there, carrying a plate of pancakes.
Gu Shi was still investigating the incident that had occurred earlier and did not dare to open the door easily for the time being.
Lin Qingyu noticed his unusual expression and asked, "What's wrong?"
Gu Shi thought for a moment and asked Lin Qingyu to come over and take a look. "She looks a bit familiar. Do you think she's someone you know?"
Lin Qingyu handed the child to Gu Shi and then went over to take a look herself.
The person outside was Li Juan!
Without thinking much, Lin Qingyu opened the door, her feelings indescribable.
"Juanzi! It really is you!"
Li Juan never expected that this new neighbor would be a good friend from Lihua Village.
She looked at Lin Qingyu in surprise, then walked inside.
"Qingyu, I didn't expect you to be the ones moving in yesterday. I was worried that we'd have another difficult new neighbor!"
Lin Qingyu was also surprised; the world seemed so small, as she had run into acquaintances both times she moved.
"Yes, I'm worried too. If I run into bad neighbors again, I'll go crazy."
Lin Qingyu was completely unguarded with her longtime friend and even told her about what had happened to her a couple of days ago.
Li Xiuhua, who was with her child, felt much more at ease when she saw Li Juan.
Gu Shi sat on the sofa, glancing at the two people talking every now and then, lost in thought.
In short, no one interrupted the two long-lost friends, regardless of what they were saying.
After hearing what Lin Qingyu said, Li Juan was so surprised that she didn't know what to say.
"How could such a thing happen? We live in a society governed by the rule of law now. How dare those people do such a thing?"
"That's exactly right! I don't know who my family offended to be doing this to us!"
Li Juan glanced at Gu Shi beside her, and seeing him engrossed in reading the newspaper in his hand, she leaned over and whispered something.
"Is it your husband, Lao Gu...?"
Lin Qingyu glanced at Gu Shi upon hearing this, then shook her head. "It's hard to say. Anyway, all business is the same."
The topic ended there, and Li Juan didn't press further. Instead, she reminded Lin Qingyu to be careful at home in the future.
"Enough about me, Juanzi, what are you doing living here? I thought your family had always lived in Pear Blossom Village!"
"No, no, my husband's family also runs a business. They moved here a few years ago to expand their business. I didn't get a chance to talk to you properly last time, but we'll have plenty to talk about in the future!"
Lin Qingyu felt something was off, and it was only now that she realized what was happening.
Li Juan seems to have lived a pretty good life in this life; the houses here are not something ordinary people can afford.
"Of course! Where do you live? I'll come visit you sometime, and you can try my mom's stewed meat—it's delicious!"
"Okay! You have to come another day!"
As the Lunar New Year approaches, the children in the building become quite lively.
"I have to go now, I have my little nephew and niece at home, I need to hurry back, we can talk another day!"
Lin Qingyu saw her to the door and said, "Why don't you stay a little longer and have some food before you leave?"
"No, I live next door. I'll chat with you another day."
Li Juan pointed to the small building next door. These were all detached houses, not as nice as villas, but the privacy was still acceptable.
As she was leaving, Li Juan seemed to only then notice Li Xiuhua and finally greeted her.
"Aunt Li, I'll come visit again another day!"
Li Xiuhua, holding the child, nodded politely.
After seeing the people off, Lin Qingyu sat on the sofa, lost in thought.
"I haven't seen Juanzi in a long time either. Qingyu, weren't you two best friends before?"
Lin Qingyu glanced at Li Xiuhua, feeling that something was off about Li Juan, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
She nodded and said, "It's alright, I only saw him once when I went back to the village last time."
As Lin Qingyu pondered, a sudden inspiration struck her.
She hadn't seen Li Juan for five or six years; the last time they met was at her wedding.
However, when the two met, there was no awkwardness at all; it was as if they were neighbors who often met.
Lin Qingyu couldn't understand why she had such thoughts, but she couldn't care less about that now.
Too much has happened lately, and her mind feels a bit chaotic. She really doesn't want to pay attention to these sudden thoughts.
Gu Shi did not discuss this matter with Lin Qingyu. He went into his study for a while, and then went to the factory.
"Qingyu, I'm going to the brick factory. You stay home with your mother. Xiaolin is still in the vicinity. It's safe here. Don't go out for the time being."
After giving Lin Qingyu some instructions, Gu Shi was about to leave.
The house is two stories high, which offers good privacy, but it can also feel quite spacious.
Gu Shi had to leave; the matter of being splashed with sulfuric acid was still unresolved.
"I'm leaving now. You can stay home and relax. Don't leave the door open for me; I have the key."
Despite being repeatedly reminded of his instructions, Gu Shi had no choice but to leave, no matter how unwilling he was.
Lin Qingyu felt a chill run down her spine, but she still smiled and saw Gu Shi off.
Gu Shi drove directly to the brick factory and called the police, but he also maintained contact with the factory in private.
Gu Xichao was also at the factory. He had been following his teacher to see patients outside, so he hadn't experienced what happened at home.
Although there was a stove burning in the office, it was still a bit cold, and everyone was wrapped tightly in their military overcoats, afraid that the cold wind would get into their necks.
"Old Gu! Have you offended someone lately, someone under your command...?"
"I've offended countless people, but I've never seen anyone so reckless!"
Gu Shi knew in his heart that this incident was not caused by an ordinary person, and he knew it was not one of the people he usually associated with.
The person speaking was from the police station and didn't have much contact with Gu Shi, so he didn't know Gu Shi very well.
Although Gu Xichao was not old, he looked like an adult and did not seem out of place standing in an office full of adults.
He spoke slowly, "Perhaps it's not a business relationship. Uncle, what are your thoughts?"
Gu Shi glanced at him and said what was on his mind: "I think we can start with your aunt!"
Several people present were taken aback by these words.
Many people have met Lin Qingyu; she runs a small restaurant, which is common knowledge.
It's impossible to tell if that little restaurant has offended any ruthless people.
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