"I heard that thieves were on the move last night. The government surrounded the shops where the thieves were hiding, but they actually dared to set fire to the shops and then take the opportunity to steal a boat and escape."
"They ran away?"
Zhong Muyu couldn't understand how so many people could be led to surround and kill someone and yet they managed to escape?
"Yes, that's what they said. Most of the people ran away. Apparently, they ignited the gunpowder they had hoarded, causing chaos, and then escaped in the confusion."
Zhong Muyu thought of the masked man who had infiltrated the military camp.
If they are spies of the Communist Party, then they are indeed a very audacious bunch.
They've run away this time, so they probably won't be coming back, right?
Zhong Muyu lowered her eyes: "That's a real pity. It would have been great if we could have caught them."
"Yes, the government is also doing its best to capture him."
Zhong Muyu nodded, then closed the ledger and gave a big smile: "The news is great, now it's up to you here!"
"I would be delighted."
Chi Xuanzhu returned the smile.
After leaving the counter, Zhong Muyu went back and changed into simple clothes before leaving the restaurant through the back door.
Xiangmanyuan was almost completely burned down. Even before Zhong Muyu got close, he could smell a strong smell of smoke.
Their arson also damaged the nearby shops, and now the government has cordoned off the area, prohibiting unauthorized personnel from entering.
Zhong Muyu didn't approach them either. Judging from the way they were burned, there probably wouldn't be much evidence to be found.
Following the road, Zhong Muyu went to the dock, where they were also cleaning up a mess, but the situation was much better than at Xiangmanyuan, at least those people hadn't set fire to the boats at the dock.
Just then, Zhong Muyu felt another sharp gaze.
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