He Caiwei was still thinking that when she got back to the guesthouse, she would have to ask Lao Meng what exactly was there that they coveted.
It would be better if we knew what would attract them here, so that we could make our move more purposeful.
And there must be something they covet, otherwise they wouldn't have traveled all this way just to sell tofu pudding.
He Caiwei was led by her second brother to a small courtyard in the far corner of this row of houses. The courtyards in these alleys were all the same, except for the doorplates posted outside.
However, this courtyard is in the very corner, probably because there is a bougainvillea in the corner against the wall, a flower that is very common in Guangcheng.
However, this is the only one planted in this corner of the six alleys, which makes it easy to identify.
This bougainvillea is the spot where Lu Qingzhu just hid.
However, when He Caiwei arrived, she realized that it was already late at night and these people should have gone to rest. What was the point of her being here?
"Suddenly, I feel like we're being a bit silly. It's the middle of the night, everyone's asleep. Where am I supposed to look? Do you think we'll even see anyone if we go there now?"
Lu Qingzhu only realized this when she heard her sister say that everyone was resting and couldn't see anything.
"Uh, okay, why don't you go back and rest first, and I'll have someone let you know when they get up..."
"That's all we can do. Be careful, eat something when you're hungry, and find one or two more people to help you so you can take turns resting." After instructing her brother, He Caiwei stuffed six freshly boiled eggs into his pocket before turning around and heading back the way she came.
Lu Qingfeng, who lives in Shenzhen, has been worried about his younger sister ever since she left with the team.
He knew how dangerous the Tiger Battalion's missions were, and if he could, he really wanted to go with them.
"You've seemed restless these past few days, what's wrong?" Lu Zhiheng asked, looking at his nephew who seemed listless every day.
"No, it's just that Weiwei and the others have been gone for a few days, and I'm a little worried."
“It’s alright, you’ll get used to it. Your aunt is the same way. She hasn’t been eating or drinking these past two days and can’t even take care of the two little ones. Grandpa is worried too. If you’re in this state, you should appear in front of Grandpa less often so that he won’t worry about you, understand?” Of course, Lu Zhiheng was also worried about his daughter.
However, faced with the greater national interest, he reluctantly allowed his daughter to participate in the mission, hoping that she could make a contribution to the country.
He hadn't dared to report his daughter's abilities to higher authorities before because he was afraid of working too hard. It was fine for her to help out occasionally.
"I understand, Uncle. I'll be careful not to worry the old man." Lu Qingfeng knew that the old man was getting old, and even if his sister didn't tell him why she went out, the old man could guess.
He just didn't show it too much, afraid that they would worry about his health.
Zhang the tailor's health has been deteriorating since this summer, and he is now bedridden. He asked his aunt, who had previously helped take care of him during his postpartum period, to help look after him. He Yuping brings the old man three meals a day, and the aunt helps with the old man's laundry and housework. The old man pays for her work.
The old man had nothing but praise for his old partner. Apart from the old man, his daughter, and He Caiwei, no one else on this street knew Zhang the tailor's true identity.
At the end of last year, Zhang the tailor secretly took Lu Qinglang to the housing management bureau and transferred his house to Lu Qinglang.
The old man kept it hidden until he collapsed more than half a month ago, at which point he took out the property certificate to show Mr. He. Mr. He was so angry that he wanted to slap him.
Zhang the tailor told him with a smile that he couldn't take the things with him, and that he genuinely liked the little ones. However, the older one was hard to fool, so he could only start with the two younger ones. Little Qinglang was the easiest to fool, so Zhang the tailor transferred the house to Lu Qinglang. It wasn't that he favored boys over girls; he just didn't know that the twins' older sister was just as shrewd and clever as his older sister, and not easy to fool at all. He had no choice but to give up.
The older brother of these twins is a bit silly and a little foodie. He's been lured into the homes of the neighbors he knows well as long as they give him food.
That day, when Zhang the tailor said he would take him out for a nice meal, before he could even say a few words, the child obediently followed the old man to the housing management bureau without any trouble.
Five days after He Caiwei left, Zhang the tailor passed away peacefully in his sleep with a smile on his face.
Extravagance is no longer fashionable, so the funeral was very simple. A few neighbors were invited to help, and the aunt who took care of the old man prepared some food. That was how the funeral was held.
When the old man bought a burial plot for Zhang the tailor, he also bought one for himself, right next to Zhang the tailor's.
The old man said that this way, when he got there, he could be neighbors with Zhang the tailor again, and it would be more lively with more people.
He Yuping cried for more than an hour the night she returned. She knew that the old man's health was almost deteriorating. It was probably because of the water and food from her daughter's magical treasure that the old man's body was being nourished, which allowed him to live for many more years.
After all, they had gone through years of famine and war, and their bodies were severely damaged. No matter how much they tried to make up for it later, they couldn't recover. If it weren't for the water in their daughter's space, the old man probably wouldn't have been able to stay with them until now.
Lu Zhiheng didn't know how to comfort her. Birth, aging, sickness, and death are all things that one must experience in this life.
Judging from the old man's health, he can hold on for another year or two. Moreover, he is healthy, painless, and able to take care of himself, which is already very good.
He Caiwei's work went much more smoothly after she found a breakthrough. Relying on her intuition, she managed to capture all of them, arresting a total of 19 people on this side.
At the time, she didn't ask anything. She directly arrested those people who should be arrested and detained those who should be detained. Only after confirming that they had all been caught did she ask Meng Dong about the things that had been puzzling her.
"This isn't actually their final destination. There's a place near Guangcheng, a few hours' drive away, through which they can reach the other side. They're preparing for their retreat, which is why they chose this place. This is just a transit point." Meng Dong knew that there were some things the young girl needed to know.
So he didn't hesitate and told him directly. Of course, there were some things he couldn't tell the girl, so he didn't say them.
This girl is so smart, she must have guessed something, but she knows that these are things that can't be made public, so she just keeps it to herself.
He Caiwei returned home after 10 days. She had also taken leave from the textile factory and would submit the leave slip when he returned. However, with Lu Qingfeng around, she wasn't worried about that.
When he returned, he learned that Zhang the tailor had passed away, and he felt a little sad.
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