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âNo, the warehouse is occupied by refugees now. Weâll find each other if we go to the right place.â The man in the middle said, shaking his head.
âOkay, Iâll believe you this time, but youâd better not lie to me. Otherwise, donât blame me for making things difficult for you.â After Gu Chengrui was done, he asked for the names and characteristics of the other three people before he bandaged his wound and walked out.
He also asked the guards to prepare some food for them.
The next morning, Gu Chengrui found Qian Zhuang and Gu Erjiang and asked them to find a few more people to keep an eye on the three people as described. If those three arrive, they must keep a close eye on them.
In the afternoon, the new constable, Zhang Daren, brought a few bailiffs and rushed to the clinic.
Gu Chengrui saw them coming in and immediately came up to them. âWelcome, Constable Zhang. Iâm sorry for not coming out to welcome you,â
âDoctor Gu, youâre too polite. Weâre here on Lord Baiâs orders to bring those people back.â
âI see. Would you all like a cup of tea in the backyard?â
âNo need. Letâs get to business, as we must rush back tonight.â n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âAlright, letâs talk while we walk.â Gu Chengrui led them to the manor after he finished speaking.
On the way, he told Constable Zhang the confessions of the three men.
He also told him about the three other people who were part of them, inciting the refugees to come here.
âThere are three more people?â Constable Zhangâs head hurt when he heard this. If they wanted to capture those other three, they wouldnât be able to return today.
Gu Chengrui saw him in a difficult spot and said, âBrother Zhang, if you have an emergency, you can bring these men back directly. 1â11 catch them tonight and send them over.
âIf youâre not busy, you can rest in the manor for the night. Itâs not too late to set off tomorrow morning.â
Constable Zhang hesitated for a moment, then looked at the others and said, âBrothers, what do you think?â
âSir, letâs stay for one night. Weâve been running for days with our sore feet.â Someone immediately said.
âThatâs right. We just have to get back before tomorrow ends. 1 really canât walk anymore today.â
âAlright, weâll go back tomorrow.â Constable Zhang hesitated for a moment and finally agreed.
âLovely, Iâll make the arrangements for tonight. Everyone, do have a good sleep before setting off tomorrow morning.â Gu Chengrui smiled and nodded.
Since they werenât in a hurry to return, Gu Chengrui wasnât in a hurry to bring them to the manor either. Hence, he brought them to the Grassland Taste Restaurant.
After arranging for everyone to go to a private room upstairs, he said, âHave some tea and take a break. 1â11 arrange for your meals.
âBy the way, is there anything you guys donât eat?â
âNo, but itâs quite hot today. We would like to have something refreshing.â Constable Zhang said.
âAlright, please wait a moment. 1â11 be right back.â After Gu Chengrui finished speaking, he turned around and went to the kitchen.
âSo, are we eating here tonight or going to the manor?â Zhou Ying asked after receiving the news.
âThe manor. 1 wonât need to go back and forth that way, but 1 wonât be able to come back tonight.â Gu Chengrui said.
âAlright, just take care of yourself. Itâs not peaceful now, so donât drink too much.â
âI know. 1â11 go up first.â Gu Chengrui nodded, took two dessert plates and snacks, and went upstairs.
Zhou Ying began to prepare the dishes. Since they requested something light and refreshing, Zhou Ying served nine braised lamb feet, a plate of honey-flavored kidney beans, a plate of peanuts, and a plate of pigâs skin jelly.
Afterwards, she told Li Sheng to stir-fry a plate of black-peppered beef, twice-cooked pork, and a plate of prawns while she prepared cold mixed white sweet potato vines, lettuce, cucumber, and some bean paste mixed together.
She also personally roasted five lamb legs and prepared a bowl of sour plum soup..