Scholars in the courtyard.

In the middle courtyard, Ran Qiuye led the child in and walked home.

I knew Yu Zecheng and Ran Qiuye, and had heard some things from Yang Xiaotao.

I know very well the cruelty behind the hidden front, so I have always been in awe of Yu Zecheng.

Now that I have met Yu Zecheng's family, I feel even closer to them.

Similarly, Cuiping also found out from Yu Zecheng the purpose of living here, and also understood the importance of Yang Xiaotao.

Besides, she came here just to cooperate with Yu Zecheng in carrying out his work. This was not the first time for her to cooperate like this.

In addition, after walking around this courtyard, she felt much better than the family courtyard. Living here gave her the smell of firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, and tea.

At this moment, when I saw Ran Qiuye, although it was the first time for the two of them to meet each other, after talking for a while, they felt that their temperaments were very compatible with each other. They talked like sisters who had been together for a long time, and their relationship quickly heated up.

Cuiping usually speaks in a loud voice, and her voice can be heard in the yard.

The two of them didn't know what they were talking about, but they could always hear laughter.

When Duanwu saw the boy who was a few years older and kept looking at him, he also took out the clay pot that he mixed in the village, wanting to share the treasure inside.

Unfortunately, when the boy saw a small frog the size of a fingertip inside, he was so frightened that he hid behind Cuiping and kept shaking his head.

Seeing this, Cuiping was very dissatisfied. His child didn't have any "work" that a boy should have. How could he be independent in the future?

But Cuiping liked the contents of the clay pot very much when he saw it. He even picked one up and asked who caught the Dragon Boat Festival.

Duanwu raised his head and said to himself, and received another burst of praise.

The boy behind him was very envious.

After the two of them entered the house, Yang Xiaotao pulled Yu Zecheng and walked to the backyard.

"Daughter-in-law, Lao Yu and I will go to the backyard to take a look. You are ready to order some wine and food!"

Yang Xiaotao shouted across the yard to Ran Qiuye in the house, and then pulled Yu Zecheng and ran to the backyard.

"Lao Yu, Brother Yu! Tell me what's going on?"

As soon as the two entered the room, Yang Xiaotao pulled Yu Zecheng and asked.

Yu Zecheng looked at his new home. He had to say that the house was very clean.

Not even a teapot was left behind that belonged to the previous owner.

Little did he know that when the second aunt and others left, they took everything they could take away, and those who couldn't be taken away were also dealt with by the people in the courtyard.

Among them, the bargain-hunting Yan Fugui and the greedy Jia Zhang accounted for the majority. What could be saved by searching?

Fortunately, people from the street office came over in advance to clean the place, so we were able to sit down alone.

"Tell me first, do you know those three people?"

Yu Zecheng sat aside and did not answer Yang Xiaotao's question. Instead, he asked his own doubts.

In his impression, it had been six or seven years since those three people left Sijiu City, and Yang Xiaotao had never been to Shanghai. Furthermore, none of the three people knew Yang Xiaotao, which meant that they did not know each other.

But why did he feel that Yang Xiaotao knew each other after they met.

Just like the shock that Yang Xiaotao showed when they first met.

"do not know."

Yang Xiaotao didn't bother to explain because it was too troublesome.

Yu Zecheng glanced at Yang Xiaotao suspiciously, feeling even more certain that the identities of the three of them had been exposed.

Look, covert protection is no longer suitable.

"Okay, since you feel it, I'll give it to you too."

Seeing Yang Xiaotao's appearance, Yu Zecheng knew that he couldn't hide it, and they also needed Yang Xiaotao's cooperation, so he told what happened in Shanghai.

"What? Are you doing this again? It's never over!"

Yang Xiaotao felt very annoyed when he heard that someone was targeting him.

But it was soon replaced by helplessness.

"Don't worry, the comrades from Shanghai are here this time to ensure safety and to catch these rats at the same time."

"With us here, you and your family will not be put in danger!"

Yu Zecheng assured him, but Yang Xiaotao was still uneasy.

After all, if he hadn't asked Xiaowei to help him last time in Yangjiazhuang, the alliance would have developed high-yielding corn.

Thinking of this, Yang Xiaotao hurriedly said, "How about we go another day?"

"It's useless. If the enemy really wants to take action, it doesn't matter which day you go or which train you take!"

"Now, you just need to cooperate with us!"

Yu Zecheng said seriously. He knew the enemy's tricks very well. As long as he followed his arrangements, even if he could not catch the enemy, he could still ensure the safety of Yang Xiaotao and his family.

"Okay, but I have to go to Quan City in the meantime."

Yu Zecheng glanced at it, then nodded, "I'll arrange this."

……

On the other side, after Zheng Chaoyang left the courtyard, the three of them did not return to the station. Instead, they asked Xiaobo to drive to the Sijiu City General Administration.

Although it was already off work, the figures coming in and out still looked busy.

"Old Carrot, we are back!"

As soon as the car stopped, Hao Pingchuan jumped out and ran inside.

Along the way, many people encountered strange faces, and the guard guarding the door even reached out to stop them, preparing to ask about the situation.

Zheng Chaoyang also came down and saw Hao Pingchuan making ink marks with the guards there.

"I, Hao Pingchuan, used to be here, the leader of the action team..."

Hao Pingchuan still wanted to explain, but the two young guards guarding the door did not know this person at all, and the people who came in and out only glanced at him and were not familiar with him.

"We came from Shanghai, and when we come back this time..."

Seeing this, Zheng Chaoyang quickly took out his ID and stepped forward. Unexpectedly, as soon as he opened his mouth, he saw an old man walking out.

"M-Do doors!"

Hao Pingchuan immediately waved, pushed away the guard at the door, and hugged the familiar figure.

"Old Hao!"

Duomen hunched over and didn't react for a moment.

When he came to his senses, Hao Pingchuan had already run over and hugged him.

"What a great man!"

Zheng Chaoyang also came forward and shouted with a smile.

"Chaoyang, and Bai Ling! Are you back?"

"Quick, get in quickly!"

Duomen greeted him hurriedly, and then said to the guard guarding the door, "These, these three are the ones who made the biggest contribution to our crackdown on Taoyuan..."

"Let's go, Lao Luo hasn't gotten off work yet, let's go in quickly..."

Duomen said to the newcomers while leading the three people inside. “Lao Luo would be very happy if he knew that the three of you would come.”

"Last time Xiaodai came back, he made Lao Luo so happy that he even drank a glass of wine..."

As Duomen spoke, he came forward and whispered, "Lao Luo, you have a slight liver disease..."

Zhang Chaoyang and the others felt their hearts tightening when they heard this.

Arriving at the familiar office, Domen motioned for Zheng Chaoyang to knock on the door, but Hao Pingchuan on the side couldn't wait any longer and opened the door directly.

"Old Carrot, I'm back."

In the room, Luo Yong, whose face was covered with wrinkles, was startled. He suddenly saw Hao Pingchuan, and then saw Zheng Chaoyang and Bai Ling walking in behind him. His eyes widened immediately.

Zheng Chaoyang's heart was excited, and Bai Ling also stepped forward quickly, "Luo Ju!"

"Chaoyang! Pingchuan, and Bai Ling, why didn't you say anything when you came back!"

"Sit down, sit down!"

Luo Yong stood up in a hurry and came to the three of them. Hao Pingchuan gave them another hug.

"Old Carrot, you miss me so much. Every time you call me, you always hang up without even saying a few words. This time, you have to say it properly."

Luo Yong immediately laughed after hearing this, "Zhong, I will listen to whatever you want to say."

Zhang Chaoyang next to him was a little embarrassed because he rarely made phone calls in these years.

I think back then, Luo Yong treated him as his son, but he...

Looking at Luo Yong's hair, his eyes are a little cloudy under his old face...

For a moment, my heart was filled with regret and self-blame.

"I, I'm back!"

With that said, he pulled Hao Pingchuan away and hugged him up.

"I know that you are doing very well in Shanghai. Last time Xiaodai came from Hangzhou and talked about you, saying that you had done a lot and everyone was fine."

"very good!"

Zheng Chaoyang's eyes were wet, and he leaned suddenly on Luo Yong's shoulder, tears soaking his white shirt.

"You're a grown man! Don't do this!"

Luo Yong pushed Zheng Chaoyang away and said angrily, but with a smile on his face.

"You two are here, where is the child?"

Bai Ling stepped forward and glanced at Zheng Chaoyang, who was wiping his eyes. "The children have gone to school. They are in the nursery. There is nothing wrong with them."

"Besides, the children have gotten used to it over the years."

Luo Yong sighed. He also understood the situation of the two of them. There was no old man in the family, and they were all working first, so the family naturally did not have time to take care of them.

"Old Carrot, at your age, retire quickly and come with me to Shanghai. There are so many young people now, but no one can take over?"

"Pull you down and go to Shanghai to look after your children!"

"As long as the organization needs me, this is my position!"

Luo Yong gave Zhang Chaoyang a hammer, and then asked the three of them to sit down. Duomen brought water glasses to fill them up, and sat next to Hao Pingchuan.

"Tell me, why do you come here when you have time?"

Luo Yong smiled, Zheng Chaoyang picked up the cup and took a sip, then explained the mission.

When Fang learned that the enemy was so rampant, the anger on Luo Yong's face flashed away. Over the years, they and their brothers had dug out a lot of rats under the joint attack, and the rest were afraid to show their heads with their tails between their legs.

Coupled with the fact that the country is getting stronger and stronger, many mice feel that there is no hope, and their original thoughts are gone.

"Yang Xiaotao? From the Red Star Machinery Factory, many people in these 49 cities know about it!"

As he spoke, Luo Yong looked at the radiator on the side, "That one was the first one to do it. With him, my cold legs can feel better this winter."

Several people smiled. Zheng Chaoyang and the others had investigated Yang Xiaotao and knew his status in the machinery factory.

"This Yang Xiaotao is also the number one figure in Sijiu City!"

At this time, Duomen started talking from the side, and the three of them quickly listened.

If anyone is well-informed about the gossip in the Four-Nine Cities, it must be Mr. Da!

Seeing the three people looking over, Duomen did not hesitate and told the rumors and what he had heard.

"This Yang Xiaotao is from Yangjiazhuang in Forty-Nine City. Yangjiazhuang is not only a remote area, but it is also a barren land. But now, because Yang Xiaotao has made high-yield corn, it has become a famous village. Many people in the village want to take their daughter away. Get married!"

"This man lives in a courtyard house and was originally on a blind date with a woman from the neighboring village, Qin Huairu..."

As Duomen narrates, the three people's feelings about Yang Xiaotao become more and more comprehensive.

"Qinjia Village?"

When Zheng Chaoyang heard the name, he suddenly looked at Luo Yong.

The latter felt Zheng Chaoyang's gaze and nodded slowly.

After Duomen finished speaking, Hao Pingchuan and Bai Ling went out to meet acquaintances, and the sound of "goose goose" came from outside the corridor.

Zheng Chaoyang stayed in the office.

"Lao Luo, what happened when I talked about my sister-in-law last time on the phone?"

Zheng Chaoyang asked eagerly.

He said this not because he was concerned about the case back then, but simply because he wanted to find a successor for his eldest brother.

The eldest brother has been single all these years and has no one to take care of him.

I have only two daughters in my family, and I have to take care of Bai Ling.

He and his eldest brother have no other relatives, and they want to find a child to adopt, maybe from a relative.

So he got rid of Lao Luo and looked up the situation of Qin Zhaodi back then to see if he could find a child from his sister-in-law's relatives and adopt him.

After hearing this, Luo Yong stood up and went to the bookshelf, found a document bag and handed it to Zheng Chaoyang.

"This is the information we found based on Qin Zhaodi's relevant information!"

"The relatives of Qin Zhaodi you are looking for are in Qinjia Village. This is their information."

"However, now the life in Qinjia Village can be considered as enough food, and the children can go to school. The biological children may not be willing to adopt your adoption."

Zheng Chaoyang looked at the information carefully, then nodded, "I understand, just give it a try."

"The best thing I can do is give my brother a heir. If he doesn't succeed, I will provide for him until he retires."

Luo Yong nodded, "Ask Duo Men to help with this matter. He has many connections."

Zheng Chaoyang nodded after hearing this and put the information down, "Okay, I'll tell him later. After this mission is over, if there is a letter here, I will come back."

After saying that, the two stood up together and walked out.

"This time, we'll leave after dinner."

"That's a must. Over the past few years, I still miss the smell of the Secretary-General's scrambled eggs with green onions."

"Haha, you"