Guanzhong Tomb Robbery Notes

Chapter 225: Exile, You Are the Master

Zhao Ziang's frantic dissuasion.

Because my safety is linked to his future.

If I have any safety problems, his future will be over.

Not to mention being transferred to the municipal bureau, he might not even be able to keep his uniform.

"Grandpa Chen! Grandpa Chen!"

"Don't take any risks with your precious body!"

Zhao Ziang wanted to hug my thighs and stop me from leaving.

I was at a loss for words and said, "Don't be like that. I just had this plan."

"Since you say so, then I won't go."

"But I still have to borrow things, just in case I need them when I go deep into the mountains and forests."

Zhao Ziang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"No problem, I'll go to the city bureau to borrow it."

"But let me make it clear first, you absolutely cannot enter the cave."

I thought to myself that once we got there, it would be up to me whether to go in or not.

But for now, Zhao Ziang has to do the job, so naturally he has to go along with it.

So he nodded and agreed: "Okay, I will definitely not enter the cave."

Seeing that I agreed readily, he didn't think much about it.

We left the restaurant and headed to the Municipal Bureau.

The area was poor at that time, and the municipal bureau was just a two-story red-tiled building.

When Zhao Ziang entered the door, he showed his ID and was about to explain his identity to the guard when he saw Deputy Director Long rushing out of the guard room.

He pushed Zhao Ziang away and came to me in two steps.

Zhao Ziang thought he was seeking revenge, so he quickly turned around and grabbed Deputy Director Long's arm.

"Deputy Director Long, what are you doing?"

Wang Hu and Shi Nianzi also stood in front of me to protect me, separating me from Deputy Director Long.

I was also startled by his sudden appearance.

Only then did I see several more scratches on his face.

I guess it was scratched by my sister-in-law.

Deputy Director Long bowed and pleaded, "Mr. Chen, I didn't realize you weren't an ordinary person."

"Please forgive me, sir, and let me go!"

"As long as you tell Commissioner Geng to forgive me and not to bother with me, I will kneel down and kowtow to you!"

He didn't speak loudly.

But there are so many people coming and going.

Many people couldn't help but be curious and stood about ten steps away to watch the fun.

Deputy Director Long was completely losing face when he begged for mercy in public.

I guess Commissioner Geng has already announced the results of the handling.

And it was handled very seriously.

That's why he swallowed his pride and squatted at the gatehouse waiting to apologize to me.

The old man in the lobby sneered, "Xiaolong, isn't it a little late to say that now?"

"The results have been sent out."

"Even if they forgive you, the higher-ups won't change their minds overnight."

"It's better to pack up and leave."

It was just as I expected.

It wasn't Deputy Director Long who risked his reputation.

But after the results of the handling, he had no way out.

I can only hope that my forgiveness can revive his career.

Obviously he miscalculated.

I took out a cigarette and handed it to the old man at the door.

"Master, what punishment was given to him?"

The old man took the cigarette and said cheerfully, "Hey, this guy got kicked to the ground and sent to the forest farm in the mountains to look after the trees."

"Hey, he was sent to look after the forest. Why are you so happy?"

The gatekeeper's attitude towards Deputy Director Long was even more gloating than gloating over his misfortune.

I wonder if there's some old grudge between the two.

"This grandson is just a mean guy, relying on flattery to get ahead. He's been deceiving his superiors and hiding his true intentions, causing complaints from those below him."

"We've all decided to buy some firecrackers and set them off when he packs up and leaves to get rid of the bad luck."

When the people watching the excitement from afar heard this, they couldn't help laughing out loud.

It seems that Deputy Director Long is not very popular.

Everyone was laughing at him.

The laughter made Deputy Director Long's face turn blue and red.

He was too embarrassed to stay any longer, so he turned around and left in shame.

There was a burst of warm applause as he left.

The people in wide-brimmed hats watching the fun applauded enthusiastically, and many people cheered for me.

Zhao Ziang, looking proud, led the way with his head held high, introducing himself to everyone as the one who had taken Deputy Director Long away...

Because Director Hong made the call and Deputy Director Long was assigned to a new post because of me, things went extremely smoothly.

The Municipal Bureau loaned us whatever we needed.

Those who didn't have any were loaned out through coordination with the fire department.

Everything was ready, and we returned in a 212 jeep loaded with equipment and supplies.

Zhao Ziang was humming a little tune while driving.

When we were almost at the county town, I suggested that I wanted to go see Captain Hu.

"See Captain Hu?"

"You want to see that brass object?"

Zhao Ziang was very smart and immediately understood the meaning of my words.

"Well, it would be best if I could get it."

"Such a wicked thing, others would be too busy trying to avoid it, but you insist on getting close to it."

"If something goes wrong with that thing, I won't be able to explain to Director Hong."

"I shouldn't have said that, oh!"

Zhao Ziang felt so regretful.

I feel that if I hadn't said too much, I wouldn't have caused so much trouble.

"Anyway, you told me, I listened, and now I want to see that thing."

"If you can't get that thing, I'll tell Director Hong that you're not doing your job well and suggest you be sent to a forestry farm."

"..."

These words made Zhao Ziang's teeth ache.

He sucked his teeth and patted the steering wheel helplessly.

"Yes, you are the master!"

"I'll figure out a solution for this. It'll probably take two days."

"No, I want it tonight." I said firmly.

I have to go into the cave with Taoist Master Zhang tomorrow morning, so I don’t have time to wait any longer.

Zhao Ziang nodded with a sad face.

"Then we have to go to the county town now. I'll go to Captain Hu's house and ask him."

The car drove into the county town and turned into a small alley.

The alleys are full of very old bungalows, and a large part of them are brick and wood structures, looking like old houses from decades ago.

At that time, larger units and enterprises all had their own family quarters.

In theory, there should be units at the county bureau level.

"Does your county bureau have a family compound?" I asked.

“Yes, but the family housing estates are full.”

"When the housing was allocated, Captain Hu showed his style and gave it up, and lived in his own old house."

"His house is in that yard."

Zhao Ziang pointed to the courtyard gate not far away.

The gate was closed and it looked like no one was home.

"Ever since Captain Hu started having mental problems, the neighbors have been saying all sorts of things. His wife is so annoyed that she usually refuses to open the door."

"Master Chen, Captain Hu's wife doesn't like interacting with outsiders. How about you wait in the car?"

"Okay." I nodded.

Zhao Ziang parked the car, bought some things from a small roadside shop, and then went to Captain Hu's house and knocked on the door.

Soon a haggard middle-aged woman opened the door and let Zhao Ziang in.

About half an hour later, the middle-aged woman walked him out the door.

I followed Zhao Ziang and jogged back to the car.

"Master Chen, the stuff is arriving."

"Let me show you!"