Siheyuan: Starting from the Old Society

Lin Sian secretly observed the chef. He looked like an ordinary person and didn't look like an underground party member at all.

Under Zhou Wen's "threat", the chef could only turn around with a bitter face and go to the kitchen to get busy.

Agui was busy wiping the tables and chairs.

Soon, plates of steaming delicacies were served on the table.

"Uncle Lin, please try it, it tastes very good." Zhou Wen recommended.

Lin Sian took a bite of the shredded pork with fish flavor, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

"Yeah, it's really good, almost as good as the chef at home," he praised.

"That's right, Mr. Lin, your chef is top-notch. This small restaurant can't compare to him." Agui took the opportunity to flatter him.

Just as everyone was enjoying their meal, three men appeared outside the door.

Two of them had dark skin, wore patched clothes and straw sandals, and had conical hats hanging on their backs. They looked like fishermen or boatmen.

The other looked much more elegant, wearing a gray robe, a top hat, black leather shoes, and carrying a suitcase.

Lin Sian took a quick glance and laughed inwardly, it turned out that the store was closing so soon because a "comrade" was coming.

At the same time, he also lamented the hardships of the revolutionary cause.

The other party was also looking at Lin Sian and his group, seemingly wondering why there were still guests there so late.

But soon, one of the men with thick eyebrows and big eyes, who looked a bit honest, smiled and shouted in a familiar voice:

"Wow, why is it so lively tonight? Shop owner, do you have anything to eat?"

He was quite calm.

"Yes, yes, yes, the pot is hot, you three are not a big deal." The chef responded quickly.

He knew that the "comrade" was coming, so he arranged a table next to Lin Sian.

"Old Pan, it's you. It's so late, and you're still picking up passengers on the river." Zhou Wen looked at the other person and suddenly spoke.

"Hey? Are you Zhou Wen? Brother Wen!" Old Pan showed a surprised expression.

One of them worked in moving goods at the dock, and the other worked in rowing a boat to carry passengers, so they got to know each other after a few visits, but they were not very familiar with each other.

"Alas, I have old people and young children at home, so I have to work hard." Old Pan sighed.

"But Brother Wen, you've become rich now. Look at the way you're dressed. Do you think I have a chance to get rich with you?" Old Pan looked like a seasoned veteran.

"This is Master Lin. I'm working under him now," Zhou Wen introduced.

After getting to know each other, he felt that the other party was not having a easy time, and the person rowing the boat must be strong, so he introduced him to Lin Sian to see if he could find a job under him.

Lin Sian nodded as a greeting.

He knew that the other party would definitely not want to work for him. Even if the other party was willing, he would not be willing to do so. He did not want to have anything to do with the underground party yet.

"Hello, Mr. Lin!" Old Pan immediately acted flattered. "No wonder the magpie outside the window chirped non-stop this morning. It turns out it means that I will meet an important person today." He said slickly.

"I'm just a manager of a foreign company, not a big shot. But meeting is fate, so I'll treat you to the table." Seeing that the other party was praising him so humbly, Lin Sian was embarrassed to refuse.

"Hehe, thank you very much, Mr. Lin." Old Pan immediately took the opportunity to thank him, "You are so generous, so generous." He gave people a despicable look as if he was taking advantage of any opportunity.

Zhou Wen frowned slightly when he saw this, while Lin Sian seemed to be thinking about something.

The other party is an underground party member, but now he is acting so mercenary, obviously not wanting to have any contact with them in the future.

This is protecting them and also protecting yourself.

Lin Sian looked at him deeply and continued eating. They also started to serve the dishes.

However, at this time, another group of people came outside the door...

Judging from the dense footsteps, it was obvious that there were a lot of people coming.

Everyone's eyes were focused on the door.

It's the police!

There are a dozen or so.

Lin Sian and Zhou Wen remained calm, but Lao Pan and the other two felt a tightness in their hearts.

The chef, who had just brought the dishes out of the kitchen, was shaking slightly and almost dropped the plate on the ground.

He was anxious and secretly blamed Lin Sian and others.

If they hadn't insisted on eating the food, we could have just closed the restaurant after serving the three people. But now, the police have come.

Lin Sian was also worried about them. It was so late, and the police were still mobilizing such a large force. They must have received some news.

However, when the leading policeman walked in with a stern face.

"Huh? Isn't this Xiaoqiang?" A bodyguard near the door greeted him.

“Oh, it’s you.” The policeman known as Xiao Qiang responded.

"So, Mr. Lin is in there?" Xiaoqiang looked into the store.

"Xiao Qiang, this way." Zhou Wen waved.

"You wait outside first." Xiaoqiang instructed the other policemen, then hurried towards Lin Sian.

"Mr. Lin, why are you here?" Xiaoqiang asked in surprise.

"Shopkeeper, bring another set of bowls and chopsticks." Lin Sian first instructed the chef who was still stunned, and then invited Xiaoqiang to sit down.

"Xiao Qiang, it's so late, why are you still busy?" Lin Sian asked.

"Oh, Mr. Lin, don't mention it. After Director Jiang stepped down, Old Liu immediately excluded us and threw the most tiring and dirty work to Tiedan, Zhou Wu and me. So we have to work overtime even if it's late." Xiaoqiang complained while eating meat.

He didn't know yet that this was a deliberate test by Lin Sian and Director Liu to test their loyalty.

But now it seems that their performance is still pretty good.

When Lao Pan and his two companions and the chef saw that the police knew Lin Sian and the others, they dared not breathe for fear of being noticed.

"What are you investigating?" Lin Sian followed up Xiaoqiang's question.

"Well, our superiors have told us to arrest a man, saying he is a rebel." Xiao Qiang took out a portrait from his waist and unfolded it. Lin Sian, Zhou Wen and Agui immediately felt that it looked familiar.

Old Pan over there also took a sneak peek and instantly broke out in a cold sweat.

Because the person in the portrait was the person they were going to meet tonight, and was sitting next to them at that moment.

Zhou Wen was the first to react and subconsciously turned around to look at Lao Pan.

"Cough cough!" A cough interrupted his movements.

"Xiao Qiang, there's no need to look for it here. It's not there." Lin Sian said.

"Okay, I understand, Mr. Lin. Then let's look somewhere else." Xiao Qiang said and was about to get up.

"Don't be so anxious, eat first and then leave." Lin Sian pressed his shoulder and asked him to sit down. Then he asked the chef, "Shopkeeper, do you have meat buns?"

"No, no, only steamed buns." The chef said a little panicked.

"Well, go cook a big pot of mutton soup, and get some steamed buns for the brothers outside. It's on me!" Lin Sian ordered.

"Okay, okay!" the chef agreed quickly.

Soon, Lin Sian and the police left.

Only Agui realized it later and looked back at the man, which scared them so much that they immediately closed the door.

"Huh!" Old Pan let out a long sigh, "Those three people must have known something." The honest expression on his face had disappeared, replaced by seriousness and vigilance.