Old Bai nodded.
“In principle, I shouldn’t do this, but since it’s for the country and the people, what’s wrong with me, an old man, making an exception this once?”
"You wait."
As he spoke, the old man turned and went into the house, picking up the phone.
He dialed a number, said a few words to the other party, hung up the phone, and turned back.
"All done?"
Bai Zhenxuan nodded.
"It's settled. The research institute will hold off on the report for another three days; that's the limit, considering the potential impact on higher authorities. What happens next is up to you. That's all I can do to help."
Xiao Weiguo was overjoyed. With these three days, he might be able to come up with a better solution, so things wouldn't be in such a dire situation.
When Xiao Weiguo returned to the hotel that evening, he realized he hadn't called home for several days, so he made a call.
The person who answered the phone was my younger sister, Xiao Shanshan.
Upon hearing that it was her older brother, the little girl happily chatted with him for a while, and also told him about Xiao Jian and Gao Hu's situation over there. She told him that everything was fine and that he shouldn't worry.
After the siblings talked for a while, Xiao Shanshan called Liu Ye over and then quietly slipped away.
My older brother has been away for more than half a month; he must miss his wife.
This time, the two of them weren't particularly affectionate. Perhaps it was because they were too familiar with each other, and some things didn't need to be said so explicitly; their feelings were already in sync.
Over the phone, Liu Ye told Xiao Weiguo that around noon, he received a call from Xiao Feng in the village. Xiao Feng said he had an urgent matter to discuss with Xiao Weiguo and asked if Liu Ye had Xiao Weiguo's contact information.
Although Liu Ye knew that Xiao Feng's family and Xiao Weiguo didn't get along, they were all from the same village. Giving him their contact information wouldn't do anything to Xiao Weiguo, and she was afraid it would delay things if there was an emergency.
So Liu Ye gave him Xiao Weiguo's phone number in the provincial capital and asked if Xiao Weiguo had received a call from Xiao Feng.
Xiao Weiguo was out all day and had just returned; he wouldn't have received a call from Xiao Feng.
But he thought about it for a long time and still couldn't figure out why Xiao Feng had gone to such lengths to find his contact information, or what he wanted to ask him.
The two chatted on the phone for a while longer, and soon after they hung up, another call came in.
Xiao Weiguo guessed that the call must be from Xiao Feng.
Upon answering, Xiao Feng's voice indeed came from the other end.
Xiao Feng, after all, had served as a cadre for several years, so he wasn't so rigid in his thinking.
Since Panlong Company doesn't know Xiao Weiguo's current contact information, his family must know. If we can find his home phone number, wouldn't everything be solved?
So, through several friends in Shang County, he finally found out Xiao Weiguo's home phone number and eventually found Liu Ye.
"Hello, is this Xiao Weiguo?"
"Yes, you're Xiao Feng? Do you need something?"
Xiao Feng chuckled softly on the phone, but for some reason, it sounded a bit eerie to Xiao Weiguo.
"Xiao Weiguo, I have some really great news to tell you. Can we meet and talk in person?"
Xiao Weiguo was stunned. What a wonderful thing!
He knew his situation with Xiao Feng's family better than anyone else; how could Xiao Feng possibly have any good opportunities coming his way?
I asked it tentatively.
"What incredible news is it? Tell me about it!"
Unexpectedly, Xiao Feng refused.
"No, it's not clear over the phone. This is too important; I need to talk to you in person."
Seeing that Xiao Weiguo hadn't responded for a long time on the phone and seemed to be still hesitating, Xiao Feng continued.
"This matter concerns the life and death of Ais Corporation and Alex. Don't you want to hear about it?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Weiguo was shocked.
It concerns the life and death of Ais Company and Alex in the West, so it is of course a big deal, but why would Xiao Feng tell him? Hasn't he always cooperated with the other party?
Could it be that there's some kind of conflict between them?
With that in mind, Xiao Weiguo no longer hesitated.
"Xiao Feng, come to the XX Hotel, room XXX, and find me now."
The matter was of great importance, and Xiao Weiguo couldn't wait until tomorrow. He was familiar with the area where he lived, which was also a densely populated place, and with Jiao Bai around, he wasn't afraid of Jiao Bai playing any tricks.
Jiao Bai is making him more and more at ease. He seems to be a natural-born bodyguard. You can hardly notice him normally, but he always steps up when it matters.
With him by his side, Xiao Weiguo felt extremely safe.
"Okay, wait for me, I'll be there in half an hour."
Xiao Feng hung up the phone, immediately hailed a taxi, and sped towards the hotel where Xiao Weiguo was staying.
Half an hour later, someone knocked on the door.
Jiao Bai went over and opened the door, and sure enough, Xiao Feng was standing alone at the door.
"Come in."
Jiao Bai had already received instructions from Xiao Weiguo: if Xiao Feng came alone, let him in; if there were many people, keep him out. With Jiao Bai's abilities, he could guard the door alone, and even if ten or eight people came, they wouldn't be able to get in.
In terms of safety, Xiao Weiguo still dared not be too careless.
Jiao Bai closed the door, and Xiao Feng walked in. Xiao Weiguo was already waiting for him there.
Xiao Weiguo was startled when he saw Xiao Feng for the first time.
How did he become like this after only a few days?
His hair was a complete mess, his eyes were surrounded by dark circles, and his stubble clearly showed he hadn't groomed himself for days. The last time we met, he had been full of vigor, but now he looked utterly haggard.
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